Supreme Court decision threatens settlers lands in Iowa
The Elgin Echo reports the US Supreme Court ruling awarding overthun lands to Northern Pacific Railway will force nearly 4,000 settlers in Iowa and Washington to face repurchase or loss of farms. About 1,805 patents have issued, with many settlers already paying fines and improving property. Thousands spent to fight the rail line, leaving the future of farms at risk as purchases or forfeitures loom.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Chicago
Supreme Court of
Tnp
Chicago murder and disasters flash across city page
A chaotic report piece recounts a husband murdering his wife and self inflicting wounds in Chicago, a church ghost story mishap with alcohol causing injuries, a postmaster arrest for embezzlement, a New York skyscraper fire, a hanging, a major Ohio fire, a Boston insurance man confession, a murder acquittal, a Great Western stock crash, and other varied incidents with names, places, and dates through a single chaotic clump of 1902 era items.
Baltimore’s Rebuild Sparks From Fire’s Aftermath
Baltimore moves toward renewal after a two day blaze that left ash and rubble across the business district. Insurance losses settle around 85 million as hospitals and institutions recover, while the Johns Hopkins campus suffers vast property damage and rent losses. A new city plan features straight avenues and modern construction, with reconstruction to begin under the mayor’s advisory board.
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Baltimore
Tina
Tusttrance
Congeqneten
Peabody
Biremen
Tusurance
Burnad
Ender City
Mourning for Senator Mais A Henna in Cleveland
Crowds lined Euclid Avenue as honors paid at an Episcopal service for Senator Mais A Henna. The procession moved to Lake View Cemetery with officials from President Roosevelt’s cabinet and Ohio leaders attending. The city planned postfire rebuilding, widening main streets and accelerating construction amid civic pride and temporary business quarters.
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Lake View
Ebluma
Xcorex
Ciizens
Gene Crous
Jones Fulls
Liberty Street
Pratt Street
Franklin Street
Pratt
Bualtimore
Fayette
Lexington
German
Harbor
W. A. Leonard
Ohio
G. N. McGraw
St. Pauly Chure
W. E. Pierce
Loye
Wilel
Five Men Indicted Over Iroquois Theatre Fire
A Chicago grand jury indicted five men connected with the Iroquois Theatre calamity. Three face manslaughter charges for roles in the theater’s affairs and two city officials are charged with palpable omissions of duty in theater inspections. Mayor Harrison is cleared of criminal blame though the administration is censured. Names include George Williams, Edward Loughlin, Will J. Davis, Thomas J. Noomin, and James E. Cummings.
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Chicago
Harrison
Musham
Btw
George Williams
Miss Engance
Edward Loughlin
Bia
Will J. Davis
Iroquois
Thomas J. Noonin
Levines
James E. Cummings
War and Reports From the Far East
The article details chaotic rumors about the Chemulpo battle, notes Russian losses at Port Arthur and Vladivostok, and cites ships like the Varing and Korletz. It discusses Japanese sea dominance, attempted landings at Pigeon Bay, and Russia’s troop movements toward Manchuria with estimates of 200,000 to 300,000 troops.
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Far East
Chemulpo
Etnas Conners
Cetyern
Santiago
Novembor Jeas
Varing
Philadelphia
Whorletz
Chemulpo Harbor
T He
Port Arthur
Boyarin
Yeneset
Ogo
Geome
Straits of
Tangata
Hinkaido
Russia
Pigeon Bay
Linu
Mukden
Harbin
Japan
Corea
Yalu
Coren
Manchuria
Rinasinn
Acc
Europe
Severa
Attom
Siberian
Qing Peninsula
England preprations for war with overbarned ships refitted
The London press discusses war prospects in the Far East and Britain’s possible involvement. Reports note Woolwich refitting ships for emergency action and Canada eyeing Atlantic and Pacific defense. Canadian militia officials foresee duties if Britain joins the conflict.
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London
Far East
Great Britain
Pavia
Russia
France
Germany
Japan
Woolwich
Canadian Militia Department
Aries
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Russian War Volunteering Amid Far East Moves
Reports indicate Russia calls for volunteers in the far East as Japan is believed to have landed forces near Liaotung Gulf. Russia has seized Newchwang and sent about fifteen hundred infantry into the city. Abandonment of the proposed Bt Loula fair exhibit announced by Russia.
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Far Hnet
Japan
Liaotuig Gulf
Russia
Newchwang
Rusela
Uprisings in China Feared Warns Rear Admiral Evana
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evana warns uprisings in China may occur as 1,500 marines are held ready in the Philippines to protect American interests. A 600-marines battalion sails from San Francisco on the Buford, with 60 already in the Philippines and more to be posted to Cavite and Patro.
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Evana
Tronhla
Interior
China
Robley D. Evana
Asiatic Squadron
Navy Department
Philippines
Ances
Buford
San Francisco
Olou- Bano
Cavite
Patoe
Cossack scouts advance to Anju amid Manchuria fears
Reported Cossack scouts have advanced to Anju while four hundred thousand Russian soldiers are expected in Manchuria within twelve days. Transport Znfro was sent to remove American women and children from Ping Yang district as tensions rise. Viceroy Alextef faces threats of losing naval and military power due to alleged blunders. The English public subscribes to a fund for Jepnness war widows and orphans.
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Anju
Manchuria
Znfro
Ping Yang
Alextef
Jepnness
Periah
Din's Weekly Review of Chicago Trade Signals Prosperity
A summary of Chicago market activity notes wheat strength and broader gains in agricultural and wholesale trade. It highlights rising jobbing demand, improved staple consumption, steady steel and rail demand, and higher lime r developments while grain shipments increase and foreign trade shows mixed results amid unsettled markets.
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Din's
Chicago
Druvel
Tyonami Steel
Neders
Corm
Jyshela
Undefined commodity market notes from historical ledger
Fragmented OCR text lists prices and terms for livestock and grains with numerous misspellings. Mentions wheat, corn, sheep, cattle, and burley with varied figures such as $1.02 to $1.08 per unit, $2.00 for sheep, and $3.50 to $150 for certain goods. Includes place names and vendors in a disordered trade record.
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Dork
Ness
Eluyy
Dex
Wheiee
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Iowa
Supreme Court
Frank Lewandowal
Stanson
Brynk Lewandawsld
Si Chen
Lewanadowski
Ian
Richmond Street
Chirelith Chieinnath
Rey
Kaines
Yank C. Hestetter
Et Laitia
New York
American Trent Society
Xariancod
Spruce Streets
Conroy
I Pilsburg
Jar Yond
Conneaut
Conneaut Harbor
Anong
Mutual
Marine Bank
Wallice J. Am
Boston
Church
Belle Lewis
Sixourney
Great Western
Chicago Great Western
Chicago Hound
Dyersville
Town
United Kttes Supreme Court
John Kovavhehot
August Hogarth
Marvel
Booth Bel
Koren
Hay Hay
Karen
Comrade
Ames &. Allen
Cayuga Lake
Louis 'J. Dickdaven
New York City
Cor Pell Colverztey
Lize
Maryland
Hanna
Honore
Roosavelt
Berrick
Senate
House of Representatives
Severad Elvice
Buelld Avenue
Eigh
Guy
Myron
Herrick
Samuel Mather
J. B. Zeorbe
W. J. McKinnie
A. B. Hough
Andrew Squire
W. B. Sander
A. Grassetti
McLane
API
Paul
Reed Smoot
Hoston Herald
St Loula World
England
Brier
Dan & Cin
Imimutace
Banas
Fae
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