Postmaster General Transfers Inspectors Under His Jurisdiction
Iowa Wynne orders the entire corps of post office inspectors reassigned from the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General to the Postmaster General. The move affects over 200 inspectors nationwide and shifts control to streamline government operations. TL Bristow, the Fourth Assistant, opposes the transfer and fought to block the plan.
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Pestmoster
Wynne
Post Office
Tha
PostoMco Department
TL. Bristow
Hazing blamed for Lyons Michigan student death
Henry Jolson an 18 year old son of Daniel Johnson a well to do farmer near Lyons Michigan collapsed at home after returning from the State Agricultural College. His parents claim hazing drove him to raving. College officials cite insanity from overstudy. He left home two weeks ago in good health.
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Henry Jolson
Daniel
Johnson
Lyons
Mich
State Agricultural College
Young Johnson
Rich hoard found in old chest after death
Relatives of John Dunfioe, a Humtramek eccentric, discover a large cash fortune in an old chest in the death room. Amount uncertain, rumored between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars, with neighbors recalling he claimed to keep money in the bank.
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John Dunfioe
Humtramek
Hamtramck
Detroit
High
Hatfield Duty Feud Flare Near West Virginia Mines
Feud between the Hatfield and Duty families on Pigeon Creek in Mingo County escalates with killings on both sides. Harvey Duty leads nine sons in a vow of vengeance after George Hensley allied with Devil Anse Hatfield was slain. Old Hatfield feuds resurface amid a history of violence dating to 1890s in the region.
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Hatfield
Hatfelds
Duty
Pigeon Creek
Mingo County
Harvey Duty
McCoys
George Hensley
Mary Hatfield
Morgan
Devil Anse
Onp
Marion Duty
Dutys
West Virginia
Will Hatfield
Verge of church going epoch predicted by Dr Hillis
Rev Dr Nowell Dwight Hillis told a Plymouth church Brooklyn audience that a golden age of religious enthusiasm and revival is near. He argued society has moved from criticism to creativity and science brings a new daily God with humanity, signaling the start of a major church building era.
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Chicago
God
Adams 18 Seated Declared Colorado Governor On Returns
A Denver compromise led to Alva Adams Democrat being declared Colorado Governor after canvassed results by the Legislature. Adams 128,078 to Peabody 113,304, Adams plurality 14,774. Court ordered ballot boxes turned over. Legislature later canvassed and certified Adams, who was inaugurated Tuesday.
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Denver
Alva Adams
Adams
Peabody
Adame
Supreme Court
Gabbert
Sudi
Legislative Committee
Dickson
Haggett
Alva Adama Jong
Miscellaneous Early 20th Century Political Notes
North Dakota governor elect B Y Searles, son of a Methodist minister, is linked to Frank J. Cannon of Utah. Gen George J Gillespie discusses design fits for a new meal of honor. Gov elect Edwards Stokes of Naw devaey noted as bachelor with mansion-building halted. Gen Joe Wheeler touts Kuselan’s victory over Japan and longs for Manchuria despite cost. West Virginia governor elect William O Dawson began as apprentice in a printing office, later studying law. Indiana governor elect J Frank Hanly is teetotal, non swimmer, tobacco free, pillar in the Methodist church, and teaches Sunday school. Yoho W Foster, ex-secretary of state, to publish a volume on Arbitration and the Hague Court.
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B. Y. Searles
North Dakota
United States
Frank J. Cannon
Utah
Salt Lake
George J. Gillespie
Edwards, Stokes
Nawdevaey
Joe Wheeler
Kuselan
Japan
Manchuria
William O. Dawson
West Virginia
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Yoho W. Foster
Gen. Harrigan
Hague Court
Port Arthur Surrender Reframes Russian Garrison Size
Two weeks after Port Arthur fell the Japanese moved 18 military prisoners to Japan and policed the city. Estimates show 22,484 rank and file soldiers remained at surrender, with 30,000 soldiers and 30,000 sailors originally under Stoessel, suggesting a larger initial garrison and prompting debate on General Nogi’s celebrated defense. The Baltic fleet reportedly heads home from Madagascar, raising questions on strategic aims and future Pacific strength.
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Japan
Learittle
Nogt
Attmar
Luisgs
Stoessel
Nogi
Gener Nogi
Madagascar
Pacific
Rojestvensky
Manchuria
Shakhe
Nog
Manchuaria
Oyama
Kouropatkin
Proposed new states Oklahoma and Arizona to enter union
A historic forecast outlines Oklahoma and Arizona statehood, with Arizona formed from Arizona and New Mexico. It cites population estimates, railroads, banks, agriculture, mining, and irrigation potential, plus the flag update and regional economic strengths.
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Oklahoma
Indicta Territory
New Mexico
Aridas
Arizona
Nevada
Congress
Indian Territory
South
States
Auvong
Oa Great
Ferguson
Congress debates statehood bills and rail regulation
Senators grapple with a statehood measure and Indian Territory land limits while the House discusses the Panamanian inquiry, naval funding, and the Swayne impeachment charges. A remarkable family tale notes no female Roesch births in generations of wrestlers.
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Waptim Roexeh
White
Roesch
Bepn
Cujiuiln
Civil Service For Porto Rico Proposed In National Capital
In the National Capital Porto Rico is to have a civil service system similar to that now in force in the Philippines. A bill in Congress would grant interstate commerce commission power to fix freight rates on complaint with rates staying pending appeal to the Supreme Court. Senator Stewart introduced a bill to fix top salaries at 100000 for the President 20000 for the Vice President and Speaker and 10000 for each Senator Representative and delegate.
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Porto Rico
Philippines
U. A
Congress
Interstate Commerce
Supreme Court
Stewart
House of Representatives
Cause and Cure of Rheumatism by Dods Kidney Pills
Eagle River Wisconsin reports cures by Dodd's Kidney Pills proving rheumatism stems from kidney disorders. A remarkable case of Muggle Deckert describes severe pain, sleeplessness, and paralysis before using nine boxes, after which her kidneys and rheumatism improved, she can walk and sleep, and she praises the remedy.
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Doda
Macguie E. Deckert
Eagle River
Wla
Sneelal
Dodd
Deckert
Speakiay
Kinney
German engineer reports rail traction cost parity with electric power
Terr Stelehel, a German engineer, completes experiments comparing steam and electric traction on the Hue line between Marienfelde and Zos gen. He finds current costs near equal with a 1 percent difference per 1,000 kilometers. steam costs 13 cents per passenger kilometer, electricity 12 cents. Results surprise engineers who expected electricity to be clearly cheaper for railway passenger traffic.
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Stone Voi Ieee
Lanes
Terr Stelehel
Marienfelde
Zosgen
Shaim
Terr
Rebebel
Th Ds
A Wish Meany Gentified Autumn Expedition Tale
In the Lennsylvania mountains autumn sets a curious mood as a floating expedition seeks the next day’s bid. The talk turns to adventures and zest, with a German farmer guide offering wary warnings and odd boasts about sport and loyalties amid a rural backdrop.
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Lennsylvania
Humaz ii
Bruder-In
Grape-Nuts Said To Help Appendicitis Recovery
A family report claims an eight year old boy recovered from an illness and weak digestion after daily Grape-Nuts. The parents credit the cereal with improving appetite, strength, and sleep, and warn against improper digestion of white bread as linked to appendicitis.
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Postum Co
Battle Crock
Mich
Wetlville
Exet Bkg
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