Leprosy Cases Plague United States Immigrant Population
Washington reports the surgeon general plans to publish findings from a decade long survey showing at least 1000 lepers in the United States, largely among immigrants. The commission urges Congress to authorize segregation and to establish national labs in New Orleans New York and Minnesota or Montana.
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Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
United States
Congress
J. H. White
G. T. Vaughan
M. J. Rosenal
New Orleans
New York
San Francisco
Minnesota
Montana
Democratic State Convention Nominates Full Ticket in Ohio
The Democratic state convention in Columbus adjourned with a platform pleasing all factions. The ticket includes Governor James Kilbourne, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Howells, Supreme Court Judge Joseph Hidy, Clerk of the Supreme Court Harry R. Young, Attorney General M. B. McCarty, Treasurer R. P. Alshire, and Public Works member James R B Holtman. The platform covers extensive public subjects.
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Columbus
Lows
James Kilbourne
Anthony Howells
Stuke Fatally Injured in Runaway West of Rushville
Henry Stuke of Stuke Bros. died after a runaway 12 miles northwest of Rushville Illinois. While workers rushed to help, the threshing outfit caught fire burning the machine four wagons and 300 bushels of wheat. A Hodge Bros separator and a George Black machine also burned.
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Rushville, Ills
Henry Stuke
Stuke Bros
Hodge Bros
George Black
Negro Convict Shot Dead in Cuero Window Attack
Doom Eda wards a negro county convict was shot at his window Tuesday night. A load of buckshot struck his head, killing him instantly. A negro preacher and a woman have been arrested.
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Cuero
Tex
Doom Edawards
Prisoners Escape By Sawyer Through Jail Mole
Two inmates confined in the Taylor Texas jail escaped by sawing through the jail's iron bars and tunneling a mole to reach freedom. Local authorities launched a search for the pair, with a bulletin describing their last known location and physical descriptions.
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Taylor
Tex
Vast Kansas Wheat Output and Crops Reported in 20 Years
A Kansas stat line shows 712 487 558 bushels of wheat over two decades, averaging 35 024 387 per year for a total value of 423 068 185. Wellington taxes liquor and drug stores at 1200 yearly. Effingham forms a girls band. Oswald Wilson, Fort Worth Chief Crop Statistician, reports Texas season figures: 5 150 009 bales of cotton valued at 139 million, 1 500 080 tons of seed, 87 000 000 in oil valued at 274 530 000. Wheat last year 23 395 912 bushels value 14 973 384. corn 4 558 895 acres 81 963 210 bushels value 38 522 588. Rice 25 000 acres 1 250 000 barrels value 23 750 000. Total grain and cotton acreage 14 060 712 valued at 209 468 451. Farm products value 25 000 000. farm animals valued at 58 732 338.
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Kansas
Wellington
Kas
Effingham
Fort Worth
Tex
Oswald Wilson
Agricultural Department
Texas
Great Northern express robbers surrounded near Peoples creek
Reports say the Great Northern robbers are cornered on Peoples creek south of the Little Rockies with seven guards awaiting Sheriff Griffith and a 40 man posse. The gang crossed the Missouri near Peck Agency Monday and rode fresh or stolen horses. Sheriff Benner of Great Falls also mobilized help.
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Benner
Great Falls
Griffith
Trials at Manila and shifts in China dispatches
Manila July 11. Lieut Brown of the Second Infantry faces murder charges for killing a native at Binangonan after a native fled when Brown questioned him during a river swim under fire. Capt. Fremont also of the Second Infantry stands trial for striking a soldier. The court seeks witnesses from Washington. In Benguet unrest Governor Whitemarsh faces investigation following a physical clash with Secretary Scherer. New York June 11. Pekin dispatch reports imperial troops defeated by allied villagers near Atchichon. Li Hung Chang asked for 1000 reinforcements from Lechien Fu. 2000 Shan Tung troops await allies’ permission. French forces, after blocking Lechien Fu, permit entry of troops into Chi Li provinces.
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Manila
Brown
Second Infantry
Binangonan
Francis H. Fremont
Washington
H. Phelps Whitemarsh
Benguet
Otto Scherer
New York
Pekin
Lu Pen Yuen
Atchichon
Pao Ting Fu
Li Hung Chang
Chiaga
Lechien Fu
Chi Li
Glass break at Plate Glass works injures five workers
In Kokomo Indiana five of ten men carrying a large plate shattered when a sheet weighing 2200 pounds broke loose from an annealing area. The 122 by 190 inch plate fell on their heads and shoulders causing severe scalp wounds and flesh scraping injuries. All five face possible loss of arms or death.
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Kokoma
Ind
Plate Glass
J A Fillmore Resigns as General Manager in San Francisco
San Francisco reports indicate J A Fillmore has just resigned from the position of general manager of the wa. The brief note signals a leadership change in the local organization as of July 11.
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San Francisco
J. A. Fillmore
Tha Wa
Pension Granted for Long Service to Railroad Worker
A veteran employee will receive a pension from the Pacific system of the railroad. He will be paid $1000 a month until year end and then $500 a month for life. The corporation cites his meritorious service in granting the pension.
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Dogiretr
Tragic Lumber Mill Accident and Saloon Duel Fatalities
In Livingston Texas Robert F Victory was killed at the Lima Lumber mill when drawn into a line shaft. his body suffered severe injuries including broken bones and crushed limbs. In Santa Fe New York Harry Daley and J Arias died after a pistol duel following a dispute during a game of seven up.
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Livingston
Tex
Robert F. Victory
Lima Lumber Company
Santa Fe
Harry Daley
Itahaca
N. Y
J. Arias
For Sale 300 Acres Near A and M College Road
A 300 acre tract adjoins the A and M College road described as desirable hill land. It is well located near two main state railroads with future Bryan College area growth, shops, and a cotton factory expected nearby, making the property valuable. W R Cavitt.
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A. and M. College Road
Bryan
College
Arceline Convent
Free Will Baptist College
Central Texas Fair
W. R. Cavitt
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