Philippines as They Are Letter on War and Governance
A Victorian era letter to the Chicago Record by Elwin D. W. Whealock argues the Philippines’ conditions under Spanish rule and critiques the US war. It cites population, religion, and ethnicity facts, asserts independence ideals, condemns intervention, and references McKinley and Lincoln on consent and annexation.
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Chicago Record
Elwin D. W. Whealock
Philippines
Hays
Americ
South
Tival Devel
Mberty
Spala
Maalia
Sant. Andrew
United States-alyenat
MacArthur
Torres
Apwuatha
Apulaldo
Oda Waf
Aguinaldo
Peder
Washington
Dewey
Cuba
Chase
Agruinalda
Congress
Anch Hig
George
Manile
Lugon
Ohio
McKinsey
Lincoln
Man Named Bylong Held After Clever Sioux City Capture
Sheriff Hockings returned with Max Bylong from Sioux City and lodged him in the county jail on the hill. Bylong faces long confinement, possibly years, if he serves time in the state’s penitentiary. The capture is praised as clever and the sheriff earns credit for the operation.
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Hockings
Sioux City
Cattle buyer traced to Max as suspect in Wisconsin theft
Bockings learned a stock buyer tied to Max was bunching cattle in Wisconsin. He chased leads to three car loads sent to Hawkeye and Sioux City. Sioux City officers held Max in custody. he admitted identity when confronted and waived examination. He remained jailed for October court.
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Bockings
Max
Wisconsin
Wisconsla
Hawkeye
Sioux City
Missouri
Yard
West Union
Bysong
Elgin A Good Fit Not A Town In Iowa Prosperous
Elgin has shown remarkable growth in the last two years with merchants reporting fifty percent higher business. New operations, improved streets, sidewalks, schools, a modern hotel, a grand opera house, a fine church, and numerous dwellings reflect visible progress. Citizens take pride in Elgin as a country town that acts like a thriving rural city.
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Theta
Iowa
Elgin
Pardon Pronounced for Captain Dryefus in Paris
Captain Alfred Dryefus, convicted by counter military court for treason with extenuating circumstances, is to be pardoned. The Council of Ministers approved pardon in principle, to take effect in a few days. Dryefus relinquished his appeal and will be sent abroad before the pardon is promulgated to avoid demonstrations.
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Paris
Alfred Dryefus
Council of Ministers
Dryefus
Atte
Dryafus
Walter Rothlisberger Shot While Hunting
Fifteen year old Walter Rothlisberger, son of John Rothlisberger, was accidentally shot in the right hand while hunting in the woods last Sunday. He fell and the gun discharged, mangling the hand. doctors feared loss of use, including possible loss of thumb and part of fingers.
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Walter Rothlisberger
John Rothiiisberger
Miller Pillsbury Dead
Charles Alfred Pillsbury, a prominent Minneapolis miller born October 8, 1842 in Warner New Hampshire, died September 17. He moved to Minneapolis in 1800 and led the Hour milling industry, retiring in 1891 due to ill health. He served as a state senator for ten years starting January 1, 1877.
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Charles Alfred Pillsbury
Minneapolis
Mr. Pillabury
Warner
Merrimac County
New Hampshire
Pillabury
Bible lessons on work and Eve in Garden of Eden
A historical, garbled piece discusses Bible lessons praising work as blessed and Adam and Eve themes. It references sin, Eve’s value, and mentions figures such as Josephs and Davids, implying a reflection on biblical narratives and human labor. The text is fragmentary and laden with OCR errors.
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Adam
Garden of Eden
Half Fare to Cedar Rapids Exposition Ride
The BG RB & N Ry offers half fare tickets for a round trip from Cedar Rapids stations to the Exposition. The four day Carnival features Reeds Celebrated Military Band, diving acts, vaudeville shows, public parades, horse recess events, and Ladies Day with a grand floral parade. The city will be decorated and arches will be erected.
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RB & N Ry
Cairo
Owen Agent Bow & N Ry
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Lumber Yard
John Lehman & Son
Royal ‘Tailors
Chicago
Elgin Clothing Store
Attorney At Law, Collections Cinvivancing Btc
Elgin, Iowa
Pillsbury’s Best
Hisbury'a Best
Tu Es
G.L. Fraiburghaus
Elcin
Rlgin
Lowa
Thuredayuinvon
Lesthr Ainsworth
Eeewens
Democratic County Ticket
T R Stam
Edward Hanson
Eigin
Culver
Oelwein
W Rosser
Arlington
J W. Dwyer
Fremont
KR Rogers
Byf Little
Philipines
Max Bylong
Miller Pillsbury
God
Eve
Josephs
Davids
Mike
Arthur Shaffer
Clement
Joe Barratt
Mable Shaffer
Riveville Town
Mr. Latimer
Fayette
H. 8. Badsel
John Halverson
Gunder
Bilgin
W. 3. Kuster
Minnesota
Mrs. Branch
Elknder
I. E. Franch
Sophia Christ
George White
Fred Hadvel
Payette
U. S U
J. Pfeiffer
St. Louis
F. D. Lawrence
Badsel
Hadsel
Central City
Town
Luin Lehman
Redg Wing
Minn
Fred Berg
Louis Kuenstler
BR. J. Havok
Philadelphia
Robert Barrington
Bloomington
Wis
George Staehr
Melchair Lutzsinger
Remson
South Bend
Pater McKellar
Rudolph Yanni
Hazelton
Yanni
Canning Pastory
Sam Freiden
John Sutter
Indian Territory
Columbus
Neb
Frank
C. Moser
Amelia
Postville
Will Grover
Forest City
Bert
Ed Hanson
Lizzie Spahr
Chas. Anderson
Lynch
Andersons
Nebraska
Andrew Benson
Manchester
John
August
Elias Benson
Will Read
Oelwein Register
Democratic County Central Committees
Robert Quigley
McGregor
Rebekeh
Rebekah
A. G B. Blunt
L. H.lemks
M. D
Ohiltran
Dmewone Door Wuab
Bora & Sublupp’s Bhue Stove
Cedar Rapids
Citizens State
Bank
Biggin
Lawa
L. B. Mattoon
Promident
Joan Holverson
Vick Rareipeentt
Becker
Joseee Cartier
John Malverson
Auy Benson
F. Becker
David Jacobin
United States
Europe
Bavke
Ainsworth & Ainsworth, Attorneys AT Law Special Regeion
Col’ West Union
Robert Evans
Banks
Aca
Ine
BCRER
BAO A
Bunday
I. Grush
J. Monto
Nabie Ieee
Alice Ped Braper
Oras Anythican
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Modern Remedy CO
Kewanee
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