Immigration Debate and Public Attitudes in The Leader
The Leader argues immigration policy, noting a shift in arrivals from Europe and the impact on American life. It cites Collier’s Weekly, references 1904 and 1905 trends, and warns about corporate influence and assimilation challenges. The column reflects on misfortune, character, gender etiquette, and the value of loyalty in new citizens.
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Mays Collier's Weekly
Europe
England
Germany
Ireland
Scandinavia
America
Ason
Mason and Dixon
Mississippi
Armistice Talks Advance Amid Russia Japan Peace Efforts
Reports from St Petersburg indicate rapid progress toward arranging a meeting between Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries. Washington is eyed for the venue with tentative dates dependent on travel plans. Meanwhile Berlin and London discuss terms and power dynamics shaping a potential armistice and the forthcoming Washington conference.
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Washington
Plains
Manchuria
Tokio
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Marquis Ito
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Japan
Tee Ewe
Commercial Conditions Under Warmer Weather Report
Warmer weather spurs distributive trade and crop developments despite irregularities. Texas wheat crop impairment and delayed planting create mixed effects while export trade remains strong. Railway earnings are sturdy, building remains active, and steel mills guard heavy materials. Labor is unsettled in parts, but overall conditions stay favorable for agriculture and industry.
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Crus
S. Ize
Texas
Roosevelt Forms Committee To Modernize Public Service
President Roosevelt names a five member committee to study reforms in all government bureaus and departments to align public business with modern business practice. Charles H Keep chairs the committee with Frank Hitchcock Lawrence Murray James Garfield and Gifford Pinchot as members to recommend economical changes.
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Washington
Charles H. Keep
the Treasury
Roosevelt
Frank H. Hitchcock
Lawrence O. Murray
Commerce and Labor
James R. Garfield
Gifford Pinchot
Forester Department of Agriculture
Britain counsels France to remain firm against German aggression
London reports Lord Lansdowne has urged France to avoid provocation and stay steadfast in the face of German threats. Britain has taken independent action not yet disclosed, to be revealed when the China squadron and other ships return home. A Paris dispatch notes mobilization plans may follow if needed.
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London
Lord Lansdowne
France
Great Britain
Kruger
Peace plenipotentiaries invited to meet in Denver and St Paul
The June 17 dispatches report Mayor Speer of Denver inviting the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries to hold sittings in Denver, with similar invitations from St Paul Governor Johnson. Also noted are accounts of John Paul Jones remains transfer plans, a Hitchcock cement works fire, and various unrelated notices. The text includes garbled OCR sections and multiple city and event references.
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Japan
Berlin
Jouye
Germany
Lokal Anzeiger
Russia
Count Inouye
Korea
Denver
Col
R. W. Speer
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
St. Paul
Minn
Gov. Johnson
Washington
John Paul Jones
Navy Department
Sigsby
Cherbourg
France
Paul Jones
Paris
Chesapeake Bay
Cement Works
Buench
Oklamaha City
Okla
Hitchcock Cement Works
Hitchcock
Priday
Mourning for Gen Gomez Fills Havana Palaces
Crowds line streets and Cuban flags hang in mourning as Gen Gomez body lies in state at the palace. Rural guards guard the bier while relatives and officials send flowers. Congress votes three days of mourning and $15,000 for the funeral set for Tuesday.
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Hiavana
Nerdy Crain
Havana
Cabanal
Mournig
Gen. Gomez
Cipal Calon
Eepard
Congress
Gov Folk orders crackdown on horse race betting in Missouri
Governor Folk, after talks with Atty Gen Hadley, directs Sheriff Herpel of St. Louis County to arrest race track operators and bettors violating the law. He calls on deputies and citizens to uphold state authority, promising federal support if local efforts fall short.
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Jefferson City
Gov
Polk
Hadley
Herpel
St. Louis County
Folk
Missouri
Senator Hicks Die at 77 in Lamar Missouri
State Senator L D Hicks of Marshall died at his daughter Mrs BE Adams home in Lamar after a three week illness. The aged lawmaker helped pass the bill ending ratable gambling for Missouri horse racing, reversing his vote previously. His death coincided with the expiry of the old racing law.
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Lamar
L. D. Hicks
Marshall
BE. Adams
Senate
Missouri
WashingtonChosen For Russo Japanese Peace Talks
President Roosevelt announces Washington to host the peace conference after Chefoo and Paris options failed. Plenipotentiaries may adjourn to a summer resort if Washington proves uncomfortably hot, with a formal notification to both governments.
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America
Iea
Russia
Japan
Treaty of Poace
Chefoo
Paris
Washington
Roosevelt
The
Hague
Beef Trust Indictments Expected in High-Profile Case
Washington reports a large batch of beef trust indictments is nearly certain as Special Assistant Attorney General Pagin and Morrison return to Chicago to resume work. Morrison, famed for postal and land fraud indictments, is expected to pursue anti trust charges, witness tampering, perjury, and jury tampering. The president consults Senator Knox on the pathway forward.
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Washington
Pagin
Morrison
Moody
Chicago
Department of Justice
Knox
Pennsylvania
Beef Trust
What Kansas Farmers Need for Harvest Work
Kansas farmers require 25 000 men and 2 240 teams to harvest crops, per a Kansas labor official's report to Missouri labor officials. Harvest and threshing will last about 60 days with wages from 1 75 to 2 50 a day. Two hundred workers already signed in Kansas City. shipping to Kansas fields starts Sunday.
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Kansas City
Kansas
State Labor Department of Kansas
A. B. Jamison
Free Employment Department
Missouri State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Kansas Fields
Pension Office Orders Medical Examinations Change
Washington June 16 Commissioner of Pensions Warner orders medical examination for pension claims to come from the bureau's medical branch under a musical referee. The plan cuts 200 examining surgeon rosters and considers a card system for claimant records. Died Prom Grier. St Louis June 16 Meehan, aged 36, dies at St Mary's Hospital, likely grief-induced. Married on Wellwood Train J A Coleman and Laura J Pemberton wed between Harrisburg and Eldorado. Rodent threat endangers Missouri crops. prayer meeting planned for corn and grass benefits. Washington fever case noted. details unclear due to OCR.
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Washington
Commissioner of Pensions
Warner
Bureau
Prom Grier
St. Louis
David
Meehan
Citixans
St Mary's Hoapital
Wellwood
Hidorado
J. A. Coleman
Equality
Laura J. Pemberton
Eldorado
Harrisburg
Jaden Burks
Wellsville
Ainhima
Miesourt
Mississippi State Budget and Education Plans Highlight 1904–05
A Mississippi budget report details 1904 05 expenditures for schools archives hospitals and deaf and blind institutes with large totals and projected balances. Secretary Fisher notes state association membership at 23 745 and counties like Amite Leake and Winston leading efforts to grow to 60 000 by summer. The article also covers institute plans county teacher institutes and insurance applications from Philadelphia the Great Seal replicas and local court bankruptcy notes.
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Fisher
State Cotton Association
State Association
Amite
Leake
Winston
Income
Lauderdale
Wilkinson
Copiah
Department of Education
Department of Edacution
New York Central Lines Propose Faster Intercity Schedules
At a New York conference on June 6 1909 railroad executives announced revised timetables to shorten travel between New York and Chicago. The Empire State Express remains the fastest, with twenty hour records, while the Lake Shore Limited and Southwestern Limited gain time. The proposed changes include an 18 hour schedule for the New York to Chicago run and earlier departures from Chicago with coordinated arrivals in New York.
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New York Central
Aoa
New York
Pasanger
Chicago
New York Central Lines
Buffalo
Grand Central Station
Newark
Lake Shore
Areana
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago Record
Herald
Veteran hails Doans Kidney Pills in Urbana testimonial
Joshua Heller of 706 South Walnut Street Urbana Illinois testifies that after using Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble back pain shin pain and shoulder blade pain he found relief again and endorses the product now as he did over two years ago Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises sales by druggists at 50 cents per box
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Joshua Heller
South Walnut Street
Urbana
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
B. B. Midendorf
Park ‘Street
Quincy
Wil- Mame
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J.D. Quackenboe
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Palang
Mortimer
Tts
Ulling
Andrew Caronety
Cere
Gee
Tun
Count Cansiel
St. Petersbarg
Oyama
Daily Telegraph
Tien-Tsin
Linevitch
Lineviteh
Boouxkeeper
Walter W.juntgen
Eiger County National Bank
Ute City
Weiner
Chicago Brick Co
Moncaw
Moscow
Okishom
Bridgewater
Tune
Melelite W. Miler
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Adiler
Fuillano
St. Pat
Fisce
Parla
James Mansereh
Pact
Instuation
Ciit Enginesre
Attration of Mechanical Engineers
Fie Waa
United States
Canada
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Neb
Nebraska
Ofte
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James A Close
Nore Johns
Dr. Close
Aes
Eve Preciced
Wurkwen
Jose Rs Toy & Rec
Ge Akow Mar
Ome
AMI
Oia
Senator Hicks
St Lows
St. Louis Typographical Union
Crawford Theater
International Typographical Union
St. Louis Typothetae
Aulli
Denville
Willam Parkinson
Borax Bill
St. Louis Exposition
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Ind
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Prisos
Toledo
Hurma
Munipellar
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Eailly
Ohio
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Feverhill
Rewa A
Hickasayy
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Gma
State Lil Dop
Archives and History
Hisxiesinpi Historical Society
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Leer
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Sourenry
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Brogh
Dow
Gona Esclavo
State Board of Health
Brecuinotan
St Louie Exposition Fund
Ocess
Ae Prestet Und Exsessatile Printing Fund
Ngs
Ees
de Risora' A College
Sure i Insine
Jackson
Ant Micissippi Insine Hopital
Ae Meridian
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Spring Garden Insurance Company
Philadelphia
W. Q Cale
Southern Confederacy
Thompson Bros
Yazoo City
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Vardeman Bag
Davis
Morence
Tintin
Steenty
Burns
Tomloa
Carters
MT Tleiver
LION
Wits
ZION
Woolson Seige
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