Liberties in Wartime and Public Policy Debates
A fragmented 19th century column touches on prison labor, expurgation of Petron memoirs, Tunisia and Korea tensions, Russia and Germany shifting alignments, Washington capital punishment concerns, bicycle reform in New York, and a Columbia River horse meat trade export. The piece blends political musings, international affairs, and unusual trade notes with a satirical tone.
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Columbia River
Enlmon Enoning
Atlantic
Supreme Court Upholds Geary Exclusion Act
The high court rules the Geary Chinese exclusion act constitutional, easing lower court workload and reducing legal costs for attorneys, reflecting the justices’ interest in limiting litigation while enforcing the law.
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United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Retired New York police chief Byrnes to live on $3000 pension
The long serving New York chief of police Thomas Byrnes has retired on a $3000 yearly pension. The move is described as a first step toward purifying and reorganizing the New York police by the new police commissioners.
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Thomas Byrnes
New York
New
Board of Police
Admmnissionere
Diphtheria Serum Cuts Mortality in Munich and Berlin Reports
A medical congress in Munich reported guti toxine use reduced diphtheria deaths markedly, with Munich hospitals claiming over 50 percent decline. Berlin showed drop from 41 to 18.81 percent. Other reports suggested broad therapeutic benefits with no adverse serum effects. Meanwhile Lord Rosebery’s memory lapse at public events drew stark contrasts to aging statesmen's vitality.
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Munich
Boston Medical and Surgical
Berlin
Lord Rosebery
Wolfl
Ibe
Gladatone
World News Highlights From Washington Desk
The Bennington ordered to Honolulu to reslage Philadelphia. troops to assist. Winniebigo agent revoked due to no need. The Supreme Court refuses habeas corpus for Dob a and associates. The president amends service rules removing eighteen chiefs from the excluded class in Agriculture. Reynolds: a mother’s pension claims cannot be rejected for noncontribution. Senate rules committee to meet Saturday on ventilation and Capitol lighting.
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Washington
Bennington
Honolulu
Philadelphia
Onser
Winniebigo
Oational Supreme Court
Doba
A. HU
Reynolds
Senate Committee On Rules
Senate
Capitol
Notable Obituary Snippets Across States and Nations
A miscellany of brief notices reports Ruth Cleveland lauded as a rising cyclist, editor El M Brown of the Frankfort Crescent dies, Mrs. Sarah B Cooper elected president of the Californian Suffrage Amendment association, aged venerable figures like Aquila Roberts and Deputy Indiana’s elder died, Isle of Ind’s Teste Johnson aged eighty eight and long judge service, Henry L Fry a wood carver linked to Westminster Abbey dies in Ohio, Dr. Edward Eggleston and Mrs. Eggleston escape drowning at Lake George, Miss Della Dunnevy to inherit $100 000 from Mendville uncle, Mrs. Hannah Martin famed for Messiah claim passes away in Cincinnati, Catherine Adney aged ninety seven dies near Lebanon, Cardinal Gibbons to stay in Rome then lecture on capital and labor in Paris, Andrew Jackson Martin grandson of Andrew Jackson dies in Memphis, Father Eudards de Pego ing once of New York fled South America amid religious exile.
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Ruth Cleveland
el M. Brown
Frankfort
Irid
Crescent
Sarah’ B. Cooper
Aquila Roberts
Deputy
Ind
Estute
Teste Johnson
Isle Ind
Henry L. Fry
Westminster Abbey
Pleasant Ridge
Ohio
Edward Eggleston
Eggleston
Lake George
Della Dunnevy
Jeffersonville
James Foster
Mendville
Hannah Martin
Cincinnati
Catherine Adney
Lebanon
Shawna
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
Ontbelle
Unfortunate Events Across States Claim Multiple Lives
A chaotic aggregation reports numerous deaths including James Sheare near Oxford Ohio from choking at dinner, Freddie Nicolay six in Jackson Michigan, and William Barton a hotel night porter in Hot Springs Arkansas. Also noted are drownings in Mississippi River, a train accident in Bellaire Ohio, a self inflicted gunshot in Indiana, and a bank of crimes across Illinois Missouri and Indiana with various injuries and robberies.
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Ozeona
Tex
James Sheare
Oxford
Ohio
Henry McKinney
Nashville
Tenn
Arifie
Freddie Nicolay
Jackson
Mich
Frank Tones
Ind
Overland Limited
Hodges
Batchelor
Ats Dixon
Albert Hage
Pierceton
Barbee's Lake
Waverly
Oat Hot Springs
Ark
William Barton
Guy Mingles
Keithsburg
Mississipp River
Bath
Multitude of 1900s Crises Reported Across Nations
A sweeping news summary notes political upheavals and violent events from Adair to Topeka including murders in Kentucky and Missouri, a New York murder reward, unrest in Armenia and Formosa, cholera in Turkey, and arrests in Bristol while detailing public fears of lynching and calls for policy action by authorities. The report also covers church, rail, and labor disputes, a Spanish shipwreck rescue, and rising tobacco prosperity in California.
Wisconsin Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Opens in Madison
The Wisconsin Odd Fellows held their annual Grand Lodge meeting in Madison with about 500 delegates. An initiation class of over 200 past grands filled the morning, and officers reports dominated the afternoon. Grand Master Watson praised progress and urged accuracy in working degrees. Grand Secretary Hoe reported 17,410 members as of Dec 21, 1904, a net gain of 162, with relief payments at 31,640, receipts 174,084 and expenses 182,842. A proposed biennial session change was discussed.
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Grand Lodge
Madison
Wis
Grand Lodge of Wisconsin Odd Fellows
Watson
Hoe
Spain Disavows Spanish Gunboat Fire on Alfanca
The United States reports Spain fully disavowed the firing on the US merchant ship Alfance. The Madrid dispatch from Minister Uvylor states the tone is cordial and the disavowal satisfies all demands in letter and spirit according to the State Department.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Uvylor
Madrid
Spain
Gresham
Allincen
Maor
Uhi
Tony
Election landslide in South St. Paul favors People's Party
The South St. Paul election produced a landslide for the People's Party with every candidate winning by large margins. The Citizens' Party, which won two years earlier, saw Mayor Fitch defeated by about 40 votes as Mayor-Elect Gehnn proved a stronger foe in a heated campaign.
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Gahan Geta
South St. Paul
People’s Party
Citizens' Party
Fitch
Gehnn
Iowa Masons Hold Sixth Annual Grand Lodge Session
Marshalltown Iowa hosts the sixth annual convention of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons. Grand Master Fellows delivered the annual address as officers reports were received and committees appointed. Public exercises scheduled for this evening.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
Sdth
Grand Lodge of Iowa Masons
Publisher S. M. Owen in critical condition at Minneapolis
Owen Ja Ill of Furn Stock and Home and a university regent, Minneapolis, June 6, is gravely ill with chest trouble and varicose veins. Family members visiting away have been summoned as his condition is now regarded as very critical.
Miners Force Work Halt at Gaylord Mines
A mob of about 200 Poles, Huns, and Italian miners pressured Gaylord mine workers to stop work today in Columbus Olio. Deputies arrived as tensions rose while wage disputes and unsafe conditions were cited as the trigger for the stoppage.
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Columbus
Olio
Gaylord
Senle Pricca
Lis
Scena
Hepburn son wed in Washington church ceremony
Mr. Charles B Hepburn son of Representative Hepburn of Iowa married Miss Elizabeth Fealey of this city at St Paul's church in Washington last night.
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Wadden
Washington
Charles B. Hepburn
Representative Hepburn
Iowa
St. Papuw's Church
Eilizabeth Fealey
Wilde Goes Ceuxry in London Sentence Controversy
London report states Oscar Wilde, recently sentenced to two years hard labor for gross indecency, is under confinement in a padded room after becoming insane. The detail contrasts his prior conviction with the current alleged condition.
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Wilde
Ceuxry
London
Osear Wilde
Return to Work in Providence Mills Increases
A slight rise in the number of workers today follows yesterday’s return of strikers. Mills that had closed doors have reopened, restoring some production. The scene is unfolding as workers resume duties in Providence.
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Providence
I, I
Ben
Milla
First Meeting of the Con Breas Society
A religious society's inaugural gathering discussed uniting existing groups to promote nonsectarian religion, absolute mental liberty, and inclusive spiritual growth. Notables from Cambridge and Boston served as officers and vice presidents guiding its mission toward broader fellowship and reform.
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Stnal
Temple
Ube
Breas
Waa
Ned
Ned Morberio
England
H.W. Thorning
The
People's Church
Jenkins Loyd Tones Isgonert
Fl. W. Higginson
Iot
Cambridge
AM. J
Ravage
Boston
Basia
National League of Republican clubs to convene next week
Arrangements are completed for the National League of Republican clubs convention to be held in Cleveland. William W. Tracy of Springfield, Ill., is named president of the league. The article notes the organizer and the Springfield ties, with references to banking associations.
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Pho
Ocleveland
Cleveland
Oho
National League’ of Republican
William W. Tracy
Springfield
Wimpy
Nodling
First National Boul
Young Tribune Leader Named President of National League
The article notes Mr Tracy rose from a bank clerk after returning from Williams College where he led peers. A former president of the Republican League of Illinois, he became president of the national league, organized in Chickering Hall, New York City in 1887, and has steered its flourishing tenure.
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Wiliams College
Tracy
Republican League of Illinois
National League
Chickering Hall
New York City
Formosa Republic Collapses as Tang Hoa Flees Island
June 7 report says the Formosa republic has collapsed, its president Tang Hoa escaped, and foreigners on the island are safe. Chinese forces in the north disorganized by advancing Japanese troops, while loyalists joined rioting and looting of government buildings at Tipes Pu and Wobe.
Turmoil in Formosa as President Flees and Riots Burn Towns
Dispatches from Shanghai report widespread upheaval on Formosa with the republic's president escaping from his headquarters while official buildings burn. Looting is alleged by natives and Chinese soldiers, with rioting also reported at Hobe. foreigners largely spared.
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Shanghai
Formosa
Talpeiin
Republic
Highoren
Hobe
Corbett Eltzshamops mill in Dallas talks continue
In New York on June 7, manager Brady stated he is satisfied with Dallas arrangements for a Corbett Eltzshamops bout. The bout could be held in October, with Dallas selecting the exact date and venue and his fighter ready the night before the event.
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Corbett
New York
Corbett Eltzshamops Mill
Brady
Dallas
Man Killed by Cow Attack Near Baraboo Wisconsin
An elderly Baraboo man aged about eighty eight died from injuries after being attacked by a cow near his Portage home a few days ago. He leaves a wife and two sons. The incident occurred in June and the victim succumbed yesterday to the injuries, ending a long life.
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Baraboo
Wis
Millard
Portage
German Baptists Endorse Sewing Society as Church Work
In Decatur Illinois on June 7 the national German Baptist conference recognized the sewing society as legitimate in church work, affirming its role within the church community.
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Decatur
Ill
National German Baptist Conference
Vilas for President Talk Hits Washington
Senator Mitchell of Wisconsin, in an interview in the city, says Democrats in his state oppose free silver. He also nominates Senator Vilas as a potential presidential candidate for 1906.
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Vilas
Washington
Mitchell
Wisconsin
Ex-Postmaster General Blesell Not En route to Washington
A June dispatch from Washington states that ex-Postmaster General Blesell is not traveling to Washington. He is reported to be in Buffalo in good health, countering rumors of an imminent trip related to Wahenitl.
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Biseodl
Washington
Blesell
Buffalo
Inferno ravages oil fields near Russell City and Kane
Fires driven by westward winds devastate forests and oil tanks from Russell City to Kane. Dozens of rigs and tanks destroyed, homes evacuated, and measures taken to defend Briand Hollow and nearby facilities. Firefighters from South Penn and local crews battle blazes as explosives risk remains high.
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Burns
Olean
Sell
Curtis
Cay
Knapp's Creek
Knapp’s Creek
Wetwford
York & Pennsylvania
Dmergoll Company
Ita
Lond, Pup
United States Line
Hotjgeg
McAlister
Pipe Aoe
Bradford
Magnaline
South Penn Oi Company
Dagolla
Olields
Family of seven held in Ohio for alleged insanity seances
All Have Whecola Cleveland June 5. An entire family of seven were taken into custody today for alleged insanity. The family includes Hear Buchwold the father his wife and two daughters Eva and Emma and three small children. They adhere to the Spiritualist faith and have been locked in their home at 8 Beaver Street for over a week holding wild seances.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hear Buchwold
Barawn i Wold
Eva
Emma
Ex-Senator J Cassatt Harming Attempt at Bank
Former banker J Cassatt of the First National Bank of Tellya, Iowa, was found at the Des Moines bank with a throat wound and was in dangerous condition after an apparent self-inflicted attack. The bank assault will be immediately investigated. Cassatt remains alive but critically injured.
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An Lowa
Mgn Trieu
Dia
Des Moines
Mino
J. Cassatt
First National Bank of
Tella
Yyaa
Cassatt
Man Killed Riding Horse In Towa
Daniel Menster aged 38 was killed yesterday while riding when his horse stepped in a hole and threw him. He died from a skull fracture. The accident occurred in June at Nock Lapljs, with bystanders reporting the fatal injury.
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Nock Lapljs
Towa
Daniel Menster
Bondwell backs McKinley for president in 1906
Springfield Ohio July 6 Gen Aer Bushell says in an AP interview he favors Gov McKinley as Obio's choice for president in 1906 and will stand by him.
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Bondwell
Mckkinsey
Springfield
Ohio
Aer Bushell
Associated Press
Peter Roy Em Appointed Assistant Secretary of State
The Assistant Secretary of State position in Yankton was filled today by Peter Roy Em, former register of deeds. He will proceed to Plorre at nee.
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Yankton
D. D
Peter Royem
Register of Deeds
Plorre
Nee
Oregon Short Line Receivership Ordered in Portland
Judge Gilbert signed an order appointing John M. Egan as receiver for the Oregon Short Line and Utah Northern Railway and authorized issue of receiver's certificates up to 750000.Election Frauds investigated by grand jury following the recent city election with focus on election funds.
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Egon
Portland, Or
United State
Gilbert
John M. Egan
Oregon Short Line
Utah Northern Railway
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