Ten Thousand Seek Land as Alberta Boom Surges
Vast Canadian west colony surge as 10 000 settlers arrive in Alberta in 30 days. U S buyers push land purchases totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars while rail lines carry wheat south and settlers’ tents appear across Strathmore and other towns. Observers describe unprecedented housing strain and rapid work projects as new colonists flood the province.
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Calgary
Alberta
al Bassano
Department of the Interior
Red Deer
Europe
Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
Hassans
Athera
Trriewin Trant
Amertcan
Raliwash Land
Waehindion
Strathmore
Tenis
Giant Reptile May Be Found in Rhodesian Swamps
The Bulawayo Chronicle reports natives in Rhodesia describe a creature huge as half elephant and half dragon dwelling in swamps between the Lunga and Kafeo rivers. Descriptions liken it to a brontosaurus with a crocodile head and hippopotamus body, prompting museum displays in America.
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Rhodesia
Herr Carl Ma Benbeck
Sclentiss
Rhodesia Museum
Lunga
Kafeo
Fogether
Henry George
Optimistic migrants seek farms as they move northward
The article portrays hopeful settlers from Bassano and nearby towns marching north this year. It notes about three thousand have already left, carrying capital and experience. It emphasizes their determination and courage as they anticipate taking possession of farms of their own.
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Bassano
Bargain riot at Chicago store injures women
A May day sale at a Chicago department store sparked a riot as crowds surged through the aisles injuring several women and leading to four arrests. Police report most bargain hunters were men pushing past clerks and breaking fixtures while shouting threats. Men reportedly shouted that they would not be responsible for their wives.
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Chicago
Kagrking
On Trail of Big Frauds Involving Central Company Probe
Chicago May 31 federal investigators allege a major fraud case tied to the Illinois Central line and rebating schemes. Edward Davies testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission citing potential prosecutions, penalties, and a church hospital scheme as part of the wider operation disclosures.
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Chicago
Linpoly Central
Western
Cesapools
Powill
Womumanlal
Eona Church
Hoaplega of
Notable Attempted Break-In at Vermont Representative’s Home
An undated report from May 31 describes a representative from Vermont barred from entering his Washington home. The event involved a comrade breaking into the house and a related disturbance after the traveler returned from a trip to Mt Veron. The exact details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Washington
Vermont
Rome
Comacess
Bowen Tergad
Lowe
Mt. Vernom
Senator Dolliver Breaks In By Back Yard Window
The text describes Senator Dolliver entering his own home by forcing a rear window after realizing his keys were in another pair of trousers. He spent minutes uncertainly before climbing in, then entered his apartment. The fragment hints at an accidental or curious intrusion rather than a deliberate trespass.
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Dolliver
Communion Wine and Bootlegging Class Debate in Calhoun County
Prosecuting Attorney Howard Cavanaugh of Calhoun county says individuals who serve wine to their congregations will face bootlegger classification. The remark follows a Marshall clergyman’s doctor’s prescription to buy communion wine amid dry laws. Local option statutes are said to have no effect on wine or intoxicants.
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Hattie Creek
Mich
Howard Cavanaugh
Calhoun County
Min
Marshall
Covtlles At Gettysburg Uniforms and Civilian Clothes
Fragmentary OCR notes describe uniforms and civilian attire at Gettysburg era events. The readable text references Jos Be and 1831 likely as unrelated scraps amid a Civil War era page.
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Gettyaburg
Jos
Barnard Classes Girls Vote On Ideal Husbands
Barnard College graduates reveal a humorous survey on ideal husbands. The vote shows preferences for brown eyes, humor, and size, with several girls already engaged or hopeful while others refuse to answer.
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New York
Barnard College
Collage
Han
New York City
Gertrude Hunter
Havel ‘Woodhill
Harriet: Fox
Barnard Colege
J:ayee
Elephants at New York Zoo Seize Diamond Ring
The Brome zoological garden authorities report Alice the elephant snatched a loose diamond ring from Miss Elizabeth Morrell of Thapvere dua, N Y during feeding. The ring was on Miss Morrell’s finger and the elephant reportedly valued it more than the jewel, prompting no surgery or further action.
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New York
Brome Zoological Garden
Wanted loan offer and local ads
2000000 wanted for one year at 10 percent interest. G. S. Olive at 220 W. 10th St. phone 574. Fancy strawberries advertised at Kelley’s.
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G. S. Olive
10Th St
Kelley's
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