Des Moines Leader shows rail consolidation and Hague arbitration themes
The article discusses Rock Island and Great Western rail interests forming a broader system, led by Stickney, with possible gains across the Midwest and Southwest. It also reviews The Hague Court’s influence, Pan American arbitration shifts, and treaties directing signatories to refer disputes to arbitration under Hague rules.
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Denmark
Wiet Indies
Arbitration progress amid war clouds at Lake Mohonk meeting
The eighth Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration, presided by John W. Foster, analyzes how arbitration has grown from Grotius to Jay treaty era and now shapes peace efforts. It notes three major international bodies and a rising role for Vatican diplomacy in Philippine friar lands, with Governor Taft slated for a Rome visit to seek a practical settlement.
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John W. Foster
Qnen
Howev ‘Wilration
Emery de la Cros
Grotius
Penn
Kant
William Penn
Urope
United States
Dingland
LYSIK
Institute of International Law
International Law Association
Hague Court Amas
Afk
James Smith
Philippines
John &. Porter
Adjutant General's Office
O'Gorman
South Dakota
Pope Leo
Bostom
Geme
United Badies Aml
J. M. Thobuara
Tor
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Manila
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Tati
Overnor
India
England
Ike
Iran
Auryides
Sultan Wood
Alt East
Janis
Scientific Farming and the Growth of Experiment Stations
The piece extols the rise of scientific agriculture led by U.S. experiment stations. It notes fifty-six stations covering states and territories, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico, applying practical results to farming, animal and dairy foods, and crop protection. It cites Harwood praising vast government funding and wealth gains from applied agriculture research.
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W. S. Harwood
Scribner's
Mutgic
United States
Hawaii
Alisha
Torto Rico
Philippi
Harwood
American Rule in Philippines Firm on Bar Question Acceptance
The text argues that Rome is appealed to and a Human decision is accepted while the American government in the Philippines treads carefully to avoid discord. It contends that settling the bar question will bolster Filipino confidence in adjacent provinces where friar lands lie, signaling that the American regime differs from Spain.
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Philippines
Spain
Devery's Coachman Inherits Wealth Amid Turmoil
William, former police chief, inherits a fortune after aunt Mrs M O Brien dies in California leaving him sole heir. O Brien plans to stay on until Tuesday, while Dev ery mansion tensions rise over abrupt coachman departure. Maine town of Marshfield votes pay for snow shoveling by Mrs Fred Berry amid heavy winter snows.
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York
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Victor
Arven
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John Varian
M O'Brien
California
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Harges
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Tie
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Maine
Marshfield
Fred Berry
Prof Josiah Royce to Speak at Grinnell Laws College
Cambridge to Grinnell trip for Professor Josiah Royce a Harvard philosopher to deliver the laws college address on June 11. Royce a noted idealism advocate and author of Religious Ideals and The Spirit of Modern Philosophy has international reputation and will also give the Phi Beta Kappa oration at Iowa City.
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Cambridge
Grinnell
Sliver
Eyement
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Royce
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Iowa City
The Vice of Intolerance in Iowa Press Debates Hour
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial protests Washington Press for branding Senator Hour a traitor and denounces insulting attacks on his integrity. The piece defends free thought, criticizes vulgar vituperation, and argues Republicans in Iowa will back Theodore Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw while noting uncertainty about a 1904 vice presidential bid.
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Theodore Ronsevelt
Jessie A. Shaw
Colorado
Californi
Local snippets reflect vivid journalism and curious notices
The Iowa text surveys editorials and notes from several papers. It highlights a veteran editor’s view on successful papers, mentions a Grinnell convention porter, praises Iowa toy and button manufacturing breadth, and quotes colorful regional commentary from the Des Moines Globe and other papers about poetry and Philippines volcanism. It captures a snapshot of press culture and local wit.
Platinum mining boom in Similkame and Slate Creek
Reports say platinum deposits near Similkame and Slate Creek attract prospectors as a new mining rush. A company named Slate & Hydraulic plans to start operations immediately, with assays indicating significant platinum content in gravel. Other deposits near Princeton, British Columbia, prompt capitalist interest and expected exodus of miners once snow clears.
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Jameen River
Tocai
Slate & Hydraulic Company
Amas
Lye Company
Princeton
British Columbia
Ted Ami
President Asked to Nama Triplets in Chicago Paper
A clipped Chicago American fragment describes Patrelman Rau newly born triplets with a playful note on naming. The text humorously references President Roosevelt and a large combined weight around twenty five pounds, mentioning parents and a friendly inscription to loved ones.
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Patrelman Rau
Birdie
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Roosevelt
Rita Miel
Cheesy With Cream and Megs Recipe Fragment
Fragmentary cooking note from the New York Evening Sun describing a chocolate and cream mixture with salt pepper and mustard then whisking and baking steps. The text is garbled but indicates a cheese or chocolate cream preparation with heating and mixing actions.
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New York Evening Sun
Reily
Josiah Gray Returns In Dignified Fashion Amid Town Buzz
Readers recall Josiah Gray’s ascent from socialite to stock success and wealth. His changed attire and distant stance unsettle old friends as he strides the street with exaggerated confidence. The tale underscores public fascination with a local figure turned financier.
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aArthur H. Foltwwell
Brooklyn
Filipino brides sought by American officers amid rich dowries
The article notes Philippine heiresses seek American soldiers as husbands with dowries reportedly reaching up to 360,000 dollars. Generals and wealthy Filipino families offer large sums to attract officers, yet many officers refuse. It discusses Filipino beauty, customs, and the rarity of marriages between soldiers and locals.
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Philippines
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Cupid
United States Army
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Miestiza
Fragmentary Tabard Tit-Bilk dialogue hints at a Quiver mystery
Fragmented OCR text shows a dialogue about Mrs Quiver and Mr Quiver with uncertain references. The lines suggest a casual starer remark and a possible misunderstanding over a topic not clearly stated in the readable portion. No names, dates, or concrete actions are resolvable.
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Quivertiyea
On Fin Blindness In The Poet's Corner
A fragmentary verse meditation on wasted talent and divine purpose. The speaker contemplates spending life in darkness until God’s judgment asks for an account and answers that God does not require labor beyond his will. The lines reflect restraint, patience, and acceptance of a divine plan.
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