Commissioner Criticizes Ellis Island Immigration Conditions
New Fork reporter William Wilms, in the annual immigration report to the treasury, condemns abuses and disorganization at Ellis Island during the prior ten months. He cites rough handling, filthy detention rooms, dining areas without utensils, excessive demand for passes, and outbreaks of scalp disease and trachoma. He notes over 2000 aliens became destitute in New York last year.
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Ciass
Europe
Rock Island Fast Mail Wreck Near Des Moines
Des Moines reported the west bound Rock Island fast mail wrecked at Newton after attempting to pass a scene of a previous freight wreck. Three cars left the track and twelve cars of merchandise sank. no loss of life reported though several men were in perilous condition.
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Des Moines
Rock Island
Clergy Endorsement of Convention Hall Contest
In Kansas City Missouri on September 30 the attack on the Convention hall guessing contest was taken up and approved by Congregational ministers. They adopted resolutions deploring the way money was raised for the hall by such means and backed Rev Charles Wheeler of the Southwest tabernacle.
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Kansas City
Charles Wheeler
Southwest Tabernacle
Cholera toll climbs in Iloilo province report
Manila reports 5,124 cholera cases and 2,740 deaths in Iloilo province on Monday marking the highest district total since the outbreak began. The figure surpasses Manila totals and many other provinces since the start of the epidemic.
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Manila
Iloilo
Panaya
Railroads Prep for Record Visitor Rush in City
Kansas City on September 30 reports railroads gearing up for a major influx as the Priests of Pallas event is set for next Tuesday. Passenger agents forecast the single largest throng in city history, with all lines mobilizing to handle extreme crowds and crowd-control measures being arranged.
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Kansas City
Flood Worsens in Ottumwa with River Near High Water Mark
Des Moines river flood rises toward historic high as Ottumwa faces flood damage. Thousands of dollars in property and crops are harmed, a mile of sewers washed out, and large road sections underwater. Separately in Rio Janeiro revolutions declare independence in Acre and Bolivia fights. In Washington, postmasters budget tops 46.9 million dollars, up 1.6 million from last year.
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Des Moines
Rio Janeiro
Galvez
Acre
Bolivia
Passaic Breezes Offers Local Updates and Farming Notes
Local notes report calls for road repairs on Main Street and grain hauling issues. Amity Kay shipped cattle, Carl Decker hogs to Kansas City, and Packer received bridge lumber for a bride company. Lumber car arrivals continue as barns and corn cribs need repairs. Frequent traveling and visits by John Nighey and Ira Harden are noted, with community plans including a Methodist preacher transfer and Old Settlers meeting forthcoming. Weather remains steady and threshing engines were active after a pause.
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Amity Kay
Carl Decker
Kansas City
St. Joseph
John Krinti
Butler
Thavia
Bred Mosher
John
Mallard
Broom Corti
Bates county court house praised by all in county
The People Are all Well Pleased. The new court house of Bates county is a model and the people are all well pleased. The county court did well, saved the county a good sum in its construction. Diev In Summit township on Sunday Sept 21 1902 John B French after an illness of ten days. He was born Oct 11 1878 in Leavenworth county Kansas and married to Miss Calle Sparks Jun 24 1900 at Smithvale Mo. A daughter born Sept 18 1902. He leaves wife baby and four brothers and three sisters. Remains laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery Sunday at 4 p m.
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Buicling
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Court House
K. H. Enterprise
Diev
Summit Township
John B. French
Leavenworth County
Kansas
Calle Sparks
Smithvale
Oak Hill Cemetery
Vaccinating Cattle Warns of Black Leg Spread
Public notice urges prompt vaccination using Black Lepids method to combat rising black leg in cattle. injectors now sold for one dollar. From Garett & Rreasiath at North Side square Butler Missouri, 44 41.
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Garettoo
North Side Square
Butler, Mo
Roosevelt ACI Secretaries Confer Over Coal Strike Impact
A White House conference with President, Attorney General Knox, and others addressed the coal strike's fuel shortages. Officials weighed possible actions while noting the legal and political complexities. A second meeting discussed strategies to end the dispute and stabilize supplies, with reports showing cautious optimism about relief.
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Mounty
Ugacne Tee
Kent
New York
Wis
Rena
Tie
Wentioun
Local Notes on Residents and Developments in Vernon County
Hume residents report Lillie Jokey returned from a Colorado trip. BL Adams, a national agent for K C and Southern, is erecting a tidert residence near Hume Street. TOC Robinson, formerly of Dites County, seeks positions for a Vernon County plat book. He works for Northwest Publishing Co, makers of plat books in Dios Dr histatins, TCO, following MrBiraste Kinsastity Monday. when lis anleo underwent an operation.
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Biraste
Lisanleo
Local Notes and Farming Briefs From Hume Area
Nearttivens of Hume and vieility WHT fire meet to discuss sinking adivisability. Lon Clayton hauled stock cattle to KC market. Dr Standish primes white faced herd for KC stock show Oct 21. Vaccination advised for calves and yearlings. Hern vs Gwinn verdict for defendant. Grandma Cline, 83, died Monday morning. Mayor Moore and W A Willison met. no injuries reported.
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Agidwell
Holmes
Lon Clayton
Finch
Nevada
Standish
JL. McConnell
W. Cotton
Thomas Sundley
Hern Vs. Gwinn
Rich Hill
Beedles
Hume Telephone System
L. G. Felix
Moore
W. A. Willisons
Grandma Cline
Federal Interference Contested Over Coal Strike
Infiltration fears and constitutional limits spark debate on federal interference in a Pennsylvania coal dispute. Officials discuss receivership and militia use, while the president denies warrant without full militia mobilization. Wall Street hears of a plan to urge presidents of coal railroads to Washington to discuss a resolution.
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Gostent
Pennsylvania
Nck
New York
Wall Street
Gett Notherty
Washington
Mission
Fight Over Devery Delegation At Democratic Convention
In Saratoga New York on September 30 delegates from the Ninth Assembly District led by Frank J Godwin were placed on the temporary ballot while former Chief of Police William S Devery headed contested delegates. The gubernatorial race remained open as former Senator Wil and others commented on the uncertain field. Devery was cheered as he entered the hall and shook hands with supporters. The convention opened at 1230 with John S StanchfieldElmira as temporary chairman.
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N. Y
Ninth Assembly
New York City
Frank J. Godwin
William S. Devery
Wil
Devery
Eelovk
John S. Stanchfield
Elmira
Local Notes From Our Town on Recent Events
Spruce Items reports Miss Emma Lair improving slowly after illness. A street fair at Clinton drew many local attendees. Andy Stephenson purchased a hundred head of hogs for his feed lot. Miss Pearl Dickerson, studying at Appleton City, returned home to visit. Rev. Cowan led services at Pleasant Home church last Sunday. Miss Stith of Butler visited Jas. Simpson’s. Walter Mistler notes half the grain remains unthreshed. Charles Peacock built a smokehouse for John Harshaw. Lew Smith bought a five‑bundle cattle lot. Ava Beard shopped in cattle trade. Maud Erbart, visiting Boonville, Mo., returned home. Pr Ronte.
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Clinton
Andy Stephenson
John Harshaw
Lew Smith
Ava Beard
Maud Erbart
Boonville
Ronte
Secretary Shaw Visits New York Bankers In Monetray Outlook
New York on September 10 reports Secretary Shaw visiting the financial district as an early guest. He met with bankers to discuss the economic situation and expressed optimism over the improving monetary outlook.
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New York
Shaw
Financial District
Young Republicans of Missouri plan February banquet in Kansas City
The next annie banquet of the Young Republicans of Missouri will be held in Kansas City on February lak night, aligning with Lincoln's birthday after a ruling executive committee meeting last night. Genuine black diamond stickpins are on sale in Chicago at 15 cents, known as black diamonds, anthracite lumps attached to gold-washed pills, and a playful sale is noted. The Superior Mining company's mill on the Leonard tract in Joplin, Missouri, burned with a loss estimated at $15,000.
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Kansas City
Young Republicans of
Missouri
Lincoln
Executive Committee
Chicago
Superior Mining Company
Leonard Tract
Joplin
President Roosevelt Talks While Constrained by Doctors
Cabinet members report President Roosevelt does most of the talking as doctors order strict silence. He apologizes for monopolizing visits and says he long planned to address the West, lamenting that illness may prevent delivering planned speeches to invited cities.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Hind
Iis
Auction notice to sell or exchange Kansas farm property
Local ad invites people to list farms for sale or exchange for land in western Kansas. It lists Adrian, Asp 6th and Itich Hill Opt. 4, W. O. Atke win's law office in Butler Opt. 4, and Chetap Transportation in Western Kansas Opt. 7. Contact B. B. Atkinson at 47th Urainfield, Kan. for terms, prices, and descriptions.
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Itich Hill
W. O. Atkewin
Butler
Chetap Transportation
Western Kamas
B. B. Atkinaon
Urainfield, Kun
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