Ten Thousand Settlers Flock to Alberta Frontier
Alberta's western expansion accelerates as about ten thousand settlers arrive in thirty days. From the United States and Europe, families trek toward Red Deer river regions, straining tents and supplies as railways haul wheat south and goods north. Agents report land purchases totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars amid a flood of new colonists, while towns like Strathmore welcome the largest settler influx on the continent.
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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 Haunt Rhodesian Swamps
Bulawayo Chronicle cites two natives claiming sighting a creature described as part crocodile part dragon with a long neck and heavy tail. The report, likened to a brontosaurus, places the monster between the Lunga and Kafeo rivers with a map cross marking its area.
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Herr Carl Ma Benbeck
Rhodesia
Sclentiss
Rhodesia Museum
Bulawayo Chronicle
Kayleg
Lunga
Kafeo
Fogether
Population drift fuels frontier farming drive northward
The passage notes optimistic settlers eager to claim farms of their own. It mentions about three thousand people moving north this year from Bassano and nearby areas, bringing capital, experience, and strong determination, courage, and resolve.
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Bassano
Riot at Chicago bargain sale injures women four arrested
A Chicago May Day bargain sale ended in a riot injuring several women and leading to the arrest of four overzealous customers. Police report most shoppers were men pushing to enter the store, breaking windows and causing extensive damage as doors opened.
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Chicago
Kagrking
On Trail of Big Frauds in Illinois Central Company Case
Chicago May 31. Government prosecutors reveal evidence in the Illinois Central Company fraud inquiry. Edward J. Davies testifies before the Interstate Commerce Commission describing alleged rebates and racketeering with aims to prosecute rail executives and collect fines. Davies hints at vast losses and a church hospital scheme connected to the case.
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Illinois Central Company
Chicago
Linpoly Central
Western
Cesapools
Powill
Womumanlal
Eona Church
Hoaplega of
Attempted break in at Vermont official's home reported
A Vermont representative reportedly barred from his Washington residence by a break in prompt today. A nearby official was said to confront intruders after a trip to Mt Vernon ended. No further details provided.
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Washington
Vermont
Rome
Comacess
Bowen Tergad
Lowe
Mt. Vernom
Senator Dolliver Involved in Unusual Home Break-in
A fragment reports Senator Dolliver entering his own home through a rear window after misplacing keys in a different pair of trousers. The event occurred in his back yard with doors fastened and clothing unchanged as he climbed inside.
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Dolliver
Prosecution Labels Communion Wine Case as Bootlegger Rule
Calhoun county Prosecuting Attorney Howard Cavanaugh says ministers who serve wine to congregations will be classified as bootleggers. The statement follows a Marshall clergyman’s doctor prescription to buy communion wine under dry law. Prosecutor notes the local option law does not distinguish wine from alcohol in enforcement.
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Hattie Creek
Mich
Howard Cavanaugh
Calhoun County
Min
Marshall
Gettysburg uniforms contrast scene at Jos Be aeee
Fragmentary notice recalls Civil War era uniforms and civilian clothes at a Gettysburg or related event. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the piece hints at attire contrasts and historical reenactment themes.
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Gettyaburg
Jos
Barnard Class of 1910 Chooses Men by Demanding Traits
Barnard College seniors vote on ideal husbands listing traits from brown eyes to being a chauffeur. The survey shows two want to be engaged, nine hopeful, four refuse to answer, and most favor men with humor and wealth. The class disapproves of suffrage and notes New York City figures among popular and hungriest girls.
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New York
Barnard College
Collage
Han
New York City
Gertrude Hunter
Havel ‘Woodhill
Harriet: Fox
Barnard Colege
J:ayee
Giant New York Zoo Elephant Steals Diamond Ring
At the Brome zoological garden authorities report Alice the elephant seized a diamond ring from Miss Elizabeth Morrell of Thapvere dua, N. Y., while she fed crackers. The ring, loose on the finger, was reportedly valued highly, prompting concerns over what action might be taken.
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New York
Brome Zoological Garden
Wanted 2000000 at ten percent interest for one year
An advertisement offers 2,000,000 dollars for one year at 10 percent interest. Contact G. S. Olive at 220 W. 10th St or phone 574. Also mentions fancy strawberries at Kelley’s.
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G. S. Olive
10Th St
Kelley's
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