Figures of Cities Show New York Leads in Expenditures
The Census Bureau reports 161 U S cities with populations over 30 000 in 1904. New York tops land area and total expenditures at about 554,440,215 with a two year rise of roughly 87 million, while Chicago and Philadelphia trail in current costs. Washington spends most among larger cities, with half funded by the federal government and half by taxes. Per capita debt peaks in Newton Mass and New York follows, with Boston leading per capita levy.
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Census Bureau
New York
New Orleans
Chicago
Hoboken
Department of the
Philadelphia
Bullmore
Boston
Washington
United States
San Francisco
Cal
Omaha
Neb
New Haven
Conn
Covington and Lacrosse
Wis
Portland
Auburn
N. C
Detroit
Municipas
Newton
Mass
Pawtucket
Southern Mill Men Defended by Welfare Official
Miss Gertrude Weeks of the National Civic Federation visits southern mill towns to probe child labor, admitting many children work there and some wages are outdated, yet most attend school. She notes no state care for poverty makes criticism tricky. Also mentions cancer research progress and cautions against premature human treatments.
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Gertrude Weeks
Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Lewe
Baptismal Dedication Signals Unionist Future Leader
In Chicago on Thursday a child of Amnery G. Creel was baptized into unionism, with Rev Charles Stelzie officiating and John Mitchell as sponsor. The dedication frames the infant as a future leader for the labor cause and the advancement of mankind, aiming to fulfill parental hopes and doctrine.
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Chicago
Amnery G. Creel
Anion Tabor
Charles Stelzie
John ‘Mitchell
Vision of the Son’s Mission Begins a World Message
A father imagines his newborn will grow to preach universal brotherhood and individual rights. After years of study, the child is destined to spread the sages’ timeless teachings across the globe. The dream endures that as the infant becomes a man, greater duties will unfold.
Winner in Shoshone draw lands winner named in Wind River claim
Hana Bertie of Laramie Wyoming drew No 1 in the Shoshone Indians land lottery at Lander. First choice on 1 000 000 fertile Wind River acres near Yellowstone National Park is valued around 20 000 dollars. many others drawn listed with cities from Wyoming Montana Nebraska and beyond. The lottery was supervised by Commissioner General W A Richards with referees from Billings and Cheyenne as thousands registered for the valuable agricultural and mineral lands.
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Wyoming
Lander
Wyo
Hana Bertie
Laramie
Tle
Wind River
Yellowstone National Park
Unns
Berlin
Wye
Hdward & Wuek
Basin
Thomas Flye
Fairplay
John H. McPherson
Central
Mich
William Brising
Cheyenne
Charles Overcamp
Lyons
Town
Hiobert L. Bailey
Salem
Tomes A. Marrow
Lewiston
Mont
W. A. Richarda
General Land Office
8. Maginnis
Billings, Mont
Gal
R. Schnitger
Cheyanne
Porter and Denison Lead Iowa Democratic Ticket Clash
The Iowa Democratic State convention at the Chautauqua Coliseum nominated Porter for Governor with a platform calling for tariff for revenue only and destruction of trusts. John Denison was named for Lieutenant Governor amid a battle between Porter supporters and conservatives, while Bryan’s influence and labor alignment were endorsed.
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Waterloo
Claude R. Porter
Appanoose County
Lion
United States
Democraty
Iowa
Cauminns
Indorse Beyan
Init
Lyon
Roeth
Samiel
Gompers
John Mitchel
Wis
Bryans
Wendorre
Dankerney
Wi- We
Jennings Bryan
Chautanquit Coliseum
Bail
Henrat
John Denisson
Forter
Jon D. Denisson
Porter
Denisson
Ing D. AW
Unclear OCR Snippet From Early 20th Century News
Fragmentary text references several topics including Panama canal bonds, Russian and French affairs, the Japan Philippines area, and a reference to Mrs Chadwick. Names and specifics are sparse, rendering a precise event or person focus difficult to determine from the available lines.
Peculiar American Terms and Regional References
This excerpt notes American usage of terms like This and That and a large 144,000,000 figure. It mentions North Carolina and Mississippi with Brite schools for textile study, a revived fencing practice among young Japanese nobles, and the Japanese Marine Association forming a volunteer Beet of auxiliary cruisers.
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North Carolina
Mississippi
Japanese Marine Association
Crop prospects and meat inspection reforms across states
Widespread optimism on diverse crops as NY Central reports record potential yields from Kansas Nebraska and Missouri with wheat near 90 million bushels and corn projected around 350 million in Kansas and Nebraska. New meat inspection rules require sanitation whitewashed facilities daily cleaning of tools and strict clothing and health standards. Debs warns of revolt if leaders are executed as IWW marks its first anniversary and claims 140000 members.
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New York Central Omginic
W. C. Brown
New York
Uuols
Indiana
Missouri
Iowa
Kansas
Normeka
Brown
United States
Kanada
Kansay
Nebraska
F of Agriculture
Wilsons
Tey
Allvn
Debs
St. Laws
Industrial Workers of the World
Jeader
Eugene V. Debs
Haywood, Moyer and Pettibone
Twerensey Report On National Bank Growth June 18
Comptroller of the Currency reports a rise in national banks to 470 chartered in the year ending June 30. Capital totals reach 34,602,55 with a surplus of 450,000,000. Circulation stands at 05,000,000 and deposits aggregate 272,000,000. Per capita money in circulation estimated at 2.42.
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Twerensey
Nummber
Baykea
Thea
Muder
Capitalia
Webster City Emmons family faces a string of misfortunes
The Emmons family of Webster City endures a series of calamities starting with a poisoning incident involving Willis Jamions daughter and an attack on George Emmons. Other relatives suffer injuries from a fall, fire, a lightning strike, a horse kick, and a sidewalk accident. J. O. Humnens plans a lawsuit for damages.
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Webster City
Suiter
Molto
Osher
Emmons
Nave
Willis Jamions
George Hamonly
Avas
George Emmons
George Pumons
J. O. Hmmnens
George
Lown City
Fedal
Onge
Welas
Dathagéa
Prisoners admitted to state penitentiary in mixed demographics
The record shows 103 men admitted with a majority described as whites and many aged 20 to 25. Whigs and magilated women are noted among prisoners, with a variety of professions represented including banker builder photographer jockey attorney and others.
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Stwtt
Kua
Uae
Suitor shoots in family dispute over marriage
Farmer Meyers accuses Campbell of attempting to murder his daughter Ruth after Campbell, driven by love, sought marriage. Campbell shot and wounded Meyers. the attempted killing occurred after Ruth spurned him while returning from church. Police investigate and the assailant faces possible charges.
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Campbell
Charles Meyers
Biilutg Ein
Camnpbell
Meyers
Ruth
Sammbell
Multiple Fatal and Near-Fatal Accidents and a Church Fire
A string of early 20th century Iowa incidents reports a near fatal runaway when a team frightened a farmer near Epworth. a 2O year old boy drowns in the Wapsipinicon River near Anamosa. a 10 year old boy’s head blown from a gun accident in Mason City. a Ripley Baptist church struck by lightning and burned for about $3,000 loss. a baby’s fatal rifle accident in Oskaloosa. a 20 year old woman bitten by a dog in Iowa City with hydrotherapy precautions. and the dog killed and burned by residents.
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Peter Selegeriner
Epworth
Llece
Doier Sehweniger
Baier
Rome
Schweniger
Owen Clark
Mason City
Jim
Des Moines Man Kills Wife Then Ends His Life
In Des Moines, J B Gregg killed his wife by shooting during a confrontation in front of their children and then died by suicide with a second shot. The tragedy followed domestic strife and a violent act by Gregg using an 82 caliber bulldog revolver.
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Greg
Pot Moines
John
Death by Lightning Strikes 18 Year Old in Palo Alto
An 18 year old Miss Phoebe Livermore was struck and killed by lightning during a severe thunderstorm in Palo Alto. She had just stepped outside her home as the storm peaked and was instantly killed. The community mourns the loss of a resident known by all.
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Livermore
Palo
Phoebe Livermore
Wightning
Miss Livermore
Bolt
Youth Drowned at Adel in Mill Pond Tragedy
Thomas Shine, 17, of Des Moines, drowned in a mill pond near Adel while swimming with two companions. He attempted to swim the far side, disappeared on the return trip, and authorities suspect heart failure. The incident follows a separate accident where George Drelich, 17, was killed when hit by a moving vehicle while racing a speed record. Ernest Prorich sustained a broken arm.
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Thomas Shine
Lend
Thomas Shindle
Des Moines
Will
Hovda
Lo Mare
Plecas
George Drerich
Ererich
Ernest Prorich
Olin
Pet
Clnton
Greeley
Lewis Schnader, Jr
Charles J. Weller
Yate
Hopking
New Haven
Conn
University of Lews
Duluque
Mississippi
Roman Catholic Mutual Protective Society of Town
Guttenberg
Nebraska
South Dakota
Dubuque
Iowa State University
Wm. Gordon
Mitchellville
Homer Willams
Hichard Wil- Mats
Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Joseph W. Fulton, Jr
Fairfield
Fullon
Army of the Philippines holds annual meeting date
The Army of the Philippines plans its eleventh annual meeting on August 18 and 16 with Des Moines as destination. Delegates and visitors are expected from all central western states to attend the gathering and discuss plans.
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Army, of
Philippines
Vis Des: Moines
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