Britain Bars American Beef for Army Contracts
A Chicago packing house reports the British government will ban all beef not home grown from army contracts, effective June 1. The move would hurt U S cattle exporters, with exports to Britain valued near 100 million dollars in live animals and 200 million in animal products, potentially echoing the New Orleans horse and mule shipments controversy.
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Wasuisdrex
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Agricultural Department
Great Britain
Great Britais
New Orleans
Bank Robbery Solved in Missouri Bank Theft Tale
Freeman, a convict in Michigan City prison, confesses to the 310000 theft from the Bank of Commerce in a Missouri city. He names Irwin Gamble as the thief who fled with 9000 in Emporia, Kansas, while Freeman faced a near life sentence for an assault. Chief Love Redalia corroborates the confession.
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Asia
Bank of Commerce
Freeman
Michigan City
Ind
Nn Redalia
Irwin Gamble
Emporia
Kan
Gamble
Wreeman
Vandals damage Hendricks monument in Indianapolis grounds
Vandals broke a large granite ornament from the Thomas A. Hendricks monument on the state house grounds Friday night. A bronze figure portion and laurel seat were removed and the scales held by Justice were stolen. An Indianapolis office boy in New York later made headlines for stock speculation winnings.
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Hendricks
Indianapolis
Thomas A. Hendricks
State House
York
Wall Street
Europe
Pierre Charbonnier
Edward Sweet Company
War Clouds Lift as Japan Accepts Russian Manchuria Declarations
Reports from Washington state that Japan’s Takahira, April 10, received official advice dispelling fears of a Sino Japanese rupture. Japan accepts Russia’s declarations on Manchuria in good faith, aligning with United States positions and signaling reduced risk of international division.
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Washington
Takahira
Tokio
Russia
Manchuria
United States
State Department
Hay
Japan
China
Botha opens Boer peace talks amid De Wet doubts
April 10 de Wet is described as irresponsible while Botha renews negotiations with Britain. Officials think De Wet's forces could be captured if he surrenders, and Botha acts as his faction’s negotiator. Reports conflict over De Wet's mental state amid ongoing hard campaigns.
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Botha Ree
Cari
Tony
Botha
deWet
En. Botha
de Wet
Gen. Botha
Ran
Londox
Lord Kitchener
Ultra Junfoes
Notorious Counterfeiter Skoog Targeted by U.S. Secret Service
The man shot in West Street, New York, identified as Albert Jensen, is actually John Albert Skoog. Wanted by U.S. and Swedish authorities, Skoog is described as a top counterfeiters of 320 bills. He escaped Joliet Prison in March 1807. a bench warrant stands from the U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
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Secret Service
New York
Ubiel Hazen
Skoog
Wazen
I. Skoog
Grand Avenue
Brooklyn
Smile Mobert
Bank of Sweden
Bank of Copenhagen
Bank of Scotland
Secret Service of
Great Britain
John Albert Skoog
Albert Jensen
West Street
Jensen
Sweden
Stockholm
United States Secret Service
Joliet
Waven
Secret Service Department
Skoogg
United States Circuit Court
Northern District of
Illinois
First Woman Voter Arrested for Election Fraud
A warrant was issued for Mrs. M. A. Rateliffe for willfully voting in the wrong precinct at the recent city election. She, 68, with two children, was a prominent Democratic supporter and is said to be the first woman arrested for election fraud in the country.
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Fair Sex
Dexvia
M. A. Rateliffe
Reckoning Indemnity in China Sparks Fear of Rebellion
The State Department reports Rockhill in Pekin warns delay risks a major rebellion led by Fung Fu Sian in Shen Si province. Officials say China’s failure to punish leaders and settle indemnity prompts turmoil, with a proposed U S limit of 40 million dollars and a 24.9 million dollar ask to be pressed.
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Tina May Phang
State Department
Rockhill
Pekin
Rockbill
Prince Tuan
Tong Fo Sian
Sinan Fu
Ran
Hay
Robert Hart
Ghana
United States
Man Dead After Ranch Arrest Attempt in Nebraska
A Nebraska deputy marshal shot and killed David C. Tate at a ranch near Ainsworth after he allegedly resisted arrest for muduler arson and other arinids. Tate reportedly refused to surrender, tried to move clothing, then fired a Winchester. the marshal returned fire, killing Tate instantly.
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David C. Luse
Hans
Lixvens
Ainsworth
David C. Tate
United Sta
Prod
M. Haas
Lise
Hit
Plea From Porto Rico Highlights Destitute Workers Plight
A petition bearing 6,000 signatures from Porto Rico workers, presented by Senor Igtesias arriving on the Poncc steamer, warns of growing misery and starvation at home. Mothers and children reportedly perish from hunger or suicide as distress spreads across families.
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New York
Senor Igtesias
Federation of Later of
Porto Rico
Poncc
Sanda
Porto Rieo
McKinsey
Porto NI
Market Quotations From Chicago to New York
A highly garbled early 20th century market roundup lists prices and quality notes for hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter creamery eggs and potatoes. It mentions No 2 red wheat No 2 white corn No 2 white oats and various shipping grades with prices, with scattered figures such as 34.00 to 4.42 for cheese and 8.00 to 8.50 for butter and beef sales in New York and Chicago markets.
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Chicago
Cattie
Ranauen
Ae hooTe
Ote Park
Ness
Buffitee Mug Chuire
Czar and Mikado May Fight In Looming War
Washington reports indicate a potential clash between Russia and Japan as diplomats warn the tension over Manchuria could trigger a broader conflict. Dispatches from Yokohama and Hong Kong describe Japanese anxiety and Russia’s desire to claim gains, while both nations weigh military options and international reactions.
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Russia
Iussia
Manchuiria
Japan
Dussia
Maeclini
Uber
Cokio Ann
Yokohama
Irussia
Ching
Isha
Yokio
Seression
Aftiies
Sapan
Fingliad
Sneh Sipypert
Enghiul
Manchiriy
Asia
Manchouria
Hussiv
Plague Scare: Bubonic Outbreak Reported in America Tone
Federal alerts note suspected bubonic cases in San Francisco area and whispers of a quarantine push. Treasury officials cite global spread from the East with thousands of cases and tens of thousands of deaths historically, urging careful action to prevent wider reach.
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Aung Jen
India
Special Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Lederad
San
Semanahia
California
Quero
Waslington
Sia
Califournia
San Francisco
Peneimning
Treasury Department
Far
Uemurine
Sparks from the Wires
A quirky compilation notes tax quirks and technical points. Mentions Eudie income tax levels, Marconi’s visit for electrical experiments, Rhode Island population density, Detroit pavement area, robin redbreast exports from England, and Arizona density estimates.
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Eudie
Sig. Marconi
Rhode Island
Detroit
Mich
England
Arizona
Simulated Wrani sin Logan Statue Unveiling in Washington
A detailed description of General Logan’s statue unveiling in Washington with President McKinley present. Notables attend as Logan is shown with sword and dignitaries, including Chauncey M. Depew and other officials, surround the pedestal featuring generals and senators.
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Gen. Logan
Washington
John A. Tenei
Thay Seilpran
Michinley Wis
Amik Oude
Buet Guddress
Chauncey AL Pepe
New York
John Pucker
Suldlieg Guauk Staresum
Mae
Logan
Culumbda Wisi
Lowa Citeles
Uniqi Ja
United States
T Ie Moniter
Ren
Logan Alataels
Fastini
Atticas
Peasnesses
Hien
Slocum
Leggett
Bhir Mune
Strong
Taco
Avie
Cuillom
Conkling
Evarts
Miller
Vorbees
Thani
Penes
Gen
Vath Og Atlantley
Gia
Europe
Farm Life The Best Plan To Stem Emigration
Illinois district schools adopt an agriculture course to curb farm emigration. A Springfield committee drafted a curriculum paralleling the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, aiming to captivate rural youths with farm topics, experiments, daily care, and production notes.
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Illinois
Springfield
Minois
University of Iinois? College of Agriculture
Manchuria Pages and Europe Shifts in 1906 Power Plays
The article outlines Russo Manchurian control, the Transsiberian Railway, and British German Britain aims. It discusses Japan’s stance, potential alliances, and Italian politics, plus French religious laws and Danish election results signaling shifts in European power, with Rhode Island noted as densely populated.
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