Frivolous Newsminer Items From A Rural Dakota Paper
A cluttered page from Emnnon County includes assorted notes and humorous sketches about fashion fads like harem skirts, street scenes, and social quirks. It mentions a New York office buy, a one legged foot race in Minneapolis St Louis, and a pistol permit fee shift in New York, all in a collage of brief items retrieved from various locales.
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Minneapolis
St. Louis
New York
Wal Street
Wall Stres
Maxim Praises American Dish Dishes and Dignities
A scrambled column notes Sir Hiram Maxim extolling pork and beans while predicting a future praise from an authority abroad. The piece also references a Brooklyn man suing for courtship, plus a Siamese king and American envoy customs in cremation rites and etiquette.
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Hiram Maxim $S
Pennsylvania court grants woman liberty to use eyes as she pleases
A Pennsylvania court asserts a woman may use her beautiful eyes freely, noting prudent gallantry but emphasizing that no court can restrain beauty. The remark frames a moral stance on restraint and allure in a legal tone.
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Pennsylvania
Hungarian Baron Arrested in New York for Brass Knuckles
Richard von Arkoyy a Hungarian baron was arrested in New York for carrying brass knuckles. The incident followed his reported aim to enter American society after hearing of a Drexel Beresford first encounter.
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Richard von Arkoyy
New York
Johnson Dead Three Cent Fare Crusade Advocate
Obituary notes the death of Johnson, famed for leading a three cent fare crusade. He gained notoriety in Cleveland for his transportation reform advocacy and public campaigns.
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Cleveland
Jubilee era railway magnate Tom Johnson dies after Nantucket illness
Tom Loftin Johnson, a pioneer in street railways and founder of Cleveland Electric Railway, died at 57 after a long decline following political defeats. Born July 7, 1834 in Georgetown Kentucky, he built tram lines in Louisville and Cleveland and served multiple terms in Congress before financial reverses and health failures ended his public career.
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Jobtsos
AD & Jvar
Wedserdar
Nani
Galulee Stremeth
Spemline
Nantooket Island
Nist Prins Ab
Wevinesatas
Prem
Tom Loftin Johnson
Georgetoen
Streel Railway
Louisville
Indianapolls
Johsedn Street Railway
Ward
Burton
Sos
Hill
Detroit
Depositors Savings & Banking Co
Cleveland
Johnson
Ely
Biehr
Nantucket Island
Fire destroys National League grand stand at Polo Grounds
The New York Nationals stadium at the Polo Grounds suffered a large fire that destroyed the south bleachers and grand stand, threatening equipment and the central gym. Manager Moran arrived soon after and the elite house with uniforms was saved. About 20 000 spectators were present as the blaze extended across the grand stand within ten minutes. Firemen fought the flames amid fire on nearby elevated tracks and dry carriages.
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New York
freeAusine
Joss
Moaran
New York Nationals
Near 100 Injured in Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas
A multi state incident left nearly 100 people injured across Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Authorities report a series of collapses and accidents, with hospitals coordinating care and emergency crews responding to multiple sites.
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Missouri
Oklahoma
Tornado Storm Ravages Midwest Killing Dozens
A violent windstorm with tornado-like force swept Western Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma causing numerous deaths and widespread destruction. Reports indicate at least 22 killed and many injured with towns wiped out and communications disrupted across Kansas City Topeka and surrounding areas. Fire, hail and lightning accompanied the storm, with rail and telegraph lines down and extensive crop damage reported.
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Topeka
Kan
Missouri
Kansas
Ownabona
Bieteoart
Oklo
Evers
David Stites
Powhattaun
Wah
Eskri Ran
Jersons
Is Kath
Kehool
Derek
Namie Pelton
Persoie
Netowaky
Kar
Art Thiee
Ots
Ward Topeka
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Nansas City
Hiaciuhi
Shawnee
Chu
Going After Bryce in the House of Commons
The Exchange Telegraph reports Premier Asquith will be called to the House of Commons, with speculation about whether this marks a bid to address Bryce’s actions. The item notes London based reporting from Extland and the potential political maneuvering.
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London
Extland
Exchange Telegraph
Asquith
House of Commons
Ambas
Appointment for Guild to Russia Unclear Letter
Former Massachusetts Governor Curtis Guild Jr is named as envoy to Russia in a dispatch sent to the Senate by President Taft. The misspelled text confirms Roekh amassador to Turkey and other diplomatic notes.
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Massachusetts
St. Petersburg
Washincton
Taft
Senate
Curtis Guild, Jr
Missachusetts
Dintaesadir
Russia
W. W. Roekh
Turkey
Rockhitts
SLEUTHS HELD FOR THREATS IN BLACK HAND PLOT
Gilbert B Perkins and his son Walter Perkins, heads of the Perkins detective agency Indianapolis branch, were arrested by U S deputy marshals in Erie Pennsylvania accused of mailing a Black Hand threat to C Strong a railway capitalist. The letter demanded 350000 for not exposing the writers and warned of harming Strong's mausoleum or home. Both men were released on 1000 bonds each. The elder Perkins attributed the arrest to rival agency hostility.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gilbert B Perkins
Pitts Heat
Perkin's Detective Agency
Walter Perkins
United States
Minishals
C. Strong
Erie
Strong
Perkins
Governor Guild Named Special Ambassador to Mexico
The president appointed Governor Guild as special ambassador to Mexico during the centennial of the republic’s founding. Mr Rockhill will replace Oscar S Strauss as secretary of commerce and labor after Strauss resigned the airship project to Turkey months earlier.
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Guild
Taft
Jie
Mexico
T Republic
Rockhill
Oscar S Strauss
Department of Commerce Labor
Roosevelt
Strauss
Turkey
Mackinac Straits Open as Tug Clears Ice
Detroit reports to the weather bureau that Mackinac Straits are ice free and a tug has passed through, marking the opening of navigation.
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Detroit. Mich
Weather Bureau
Straits of Mackinac
Fire Ravages Iditarod City Business District Alaska
Practically the entire business district of Iditarod City Alaska, famed for recent rich gold strikes, has been destroyed by a large fire. No injuries reported as authorities investigate causes and assess losses.
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Seattle
Wash
Iditarod City
Alaska
Former Illinois Legislator Found Dead in Mitchell Home
Michael Link, a former Illinois state legislator and key witness in a Chicago grand jury probe into Senator William Lorimmer election, was found dead in his Mitchell home. He had testified he received $1000 for his vote and a share of a jackpot.
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St. Louis
Miraouri
Michael 3.Link
Ilinois
Chicago
Williwin Lerimner
Mitchell
Uh Link
Denver House OKs Cornforth boxing bill for 10 rounds
The Colorado legislature's House passed the Cornforth bill legalizing boxing contests limited to ten rounds with no decision. The measure now moves toward final approval or further action in the Senate.
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Denver
Colorado
Cyclone Hits Missouri Mining Towns Injuring Dozens
Flat River Missouri reports a cyclone injuring fifty persons with several fatally likely. The storm struck Flyina Fleet River and Hather mining towns causing extensive damage estimated over 100000 dollars.
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Flat River
Missouri
Flyina
Fleet River
Hather
Kenyon Wins Iowa Senate Seat On Second Ballot
In Des Moines Kenyon secured 75 votes on the second ballot to win the Iowa Senate seat, defeating Republican Horace E. Deemer as the legislature adjourned this session. A joint assembly also saw Democratic support for Adams, Connelly, Ward, and Thomas on multiple ballots for mayor, while Washington considered a constitutional amendment for direct election of U.S. senators.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Kenyon
Saunders
Deemer
Porter
Supreme Court
Horace E. Deemer
House of Representatives
Senate
Denver
Colo
Speer
Adams
Cvonnell
Ward
Thomas
Wade
Goudy
Dawson McCreery
Martin Moupin
Representatives
United States
House
Cannon
Matin
Preachers Pay Full Fare in Rail Roundtrip Fare Reform
Chicago officials of the Central Passenger Association urged ending reduced roundtrip tickets for clergy. They planned a vote by circulating notices to rail lines and readers, arguing clergy should pay standard rates. News notes veterans and rebels gathering in San Diego under Stevens, with military histories cited.
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Chicago
Central
San Diego
Wul Iuin So Stevens
Stevens
Hatte Sutumbiv
Mithit Stevens
Fourth Cavalry
Wade
Earthquake Alarm Shocks Rome City
A slight earthquake was felt in Rome causing alarm but no damage or injuries are reported. Local residents felt a tremor and notified authorities as officials assess the event.
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Rome
Tal
Prince Henry Enger Inaugurates New Aero Machine in Darmstadt
A report from Darmstadt indicates Prince Henry Enger inaugurated a new air machine developed under the auspices of the Grand Duke of Hesse. The device, described as an experimental aero craft, is described as a 1% test of progress in Prussian aviation.
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Prince Henry Enger
Darmstadt
Prussitt
Grand Duke
Fust
Chicago benefactor’s gifts mark ninth birthday celebration
Chicago philanthropist Daniel Pearson, noted for aiding colleges and benevolent institutions, marks his ninety ninth birthday with plans to distribute an additional 200000 in gifts. Prominent beneficiaries include Clayton, Doane College, Melthdtee College, and Wilson for Commission Rate, as well as support for Nebraska and New Jersey missions.
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Chicago
Whinols
Daniel Kk. Pearsons
Riiex
Aid
Amenigin Moan
Doane Vo Nibraska
Melthdtee College
Letiuton UL
Shes
Wilson Speaks at Jefferson Banquet in Indianapolis
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey was the principal speaker at the Jefferson banquet of the National Democratic League of Clubs in Indianapolis. About one thousand plates were served and the galleries were crowded. no presidential boom was launched in Bryan's absence.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
National Democratic League of Clubs
Clark Announces For Governor In Iowa Race
Lieut. Gov. Clark authorized the announcement of his candidacy for governor of Iowa before the 112 primaries as the legislative session closed.
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Clark
Dies Moines
Iowa
Diplomatic Arrival Report for Senor Inclan in Washington
Senor Zama conn Inclan arrived in Washington and was greeted by Mexican staff. He will present his credentials to President Wilson at an early date.
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Washington,d. C
Senor
Zamaconn Inclan
Wilk
Basss
Til Weirasly
voyage bound tragedy as measles claims many aboard
The British steamer Orteria arrived from Funchal Madeira with 150 immigrants including Lao families and 150 single persons. The voyage began on January 21. Measles killed 57 children during the trip and 45 total deaths were recorded.
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Honolulu
Orteria
Funchal
Madeira
Wet and Dry Bills Fail End County Option Fight
In Springfield Illinois the wet and dry bills failed to pass the house ending the county option fight in this session of the General Assembly.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Geberal Assembly
Assignment of Boston firm to Herbert H White detailed
The Human Life Publishing Company of Boston assigned to Herbert H White, treasurer of the University Press of Cambridge. Liabilities of the assigning firm exceed 50 000 dollars.
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Boston
Human Life Publishing Company
Herbert H. White
Treas
University Press of
Cambridge
American Shoots Self in Paris Hotel Continental
Paris report states Hermann Guthmann, a 45 year old American bank employee, killed himself at the Hotel Continental with a firearm. The incident occurred in Paris, France.
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Self
Paris
France
Hermann Guthmann
Continental
Two Boys Die in House Fire at Fort Witham Ontario
Four youths at Fort Witham Ontario set fire to a house while a woman named Mrs Joseph Frost was away. Two boys died from burns and the others survived. Police report notes indicate matches were used and the blaze was confined to the dwelling.
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Fort Witham
Ontario
Joseph Frost
Phy
Democrats Balk at Campaign Finance Reform Clash in House
Washington DC reports the Democratic party faces early trouble in the House as the Rucker bill for campaign finance publicity advances after a furious debate. An amended Jackson provision mandating source statements and quarterly adds sparked defections but the measure passed the chamber unanimously in its final form.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
House
Rucker
Jackson
Kansas
Congress
Mr. Ruckers
Dughse
Ispore
Abin
George
New York
Alwaaider
Borland
Sweat
Michigan
Tharer
Massachusitts
Wieson
Gill
Ruck
Dkonom
Wisconsin
Perry Hemont
National Publicity Law Association
Probat
Democratic House
Senat
Cams Tilen
Toyond
U S Army Reads Threats as Agua Prieta Border Tension Rises
Washington reports heightened border alarms as President orders reinforcements to the Mexico frontier amid rumors of martial law. Officials say troops move toward Arkoma and Agua Prieta to deter incursions while warning civilians along the line to stay off streets and seek safety as a possible clash looms.
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Washington
Agua
Quiet strikers pace Muscatine border talks collapse
In Muscatine Iowa quiet strikers and employers of the Button Workers Protects ten clashed over a labor dispute as a proposed 56 day stoppage drew near. Ottawa Canada to study the dispute board holds hearings while miners may return to work in Alberta and fuel shortages threaten mills and smelters.
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Iseatine
Iowa
Muscatine
Earl Button
Towa
Alberta
Ottawa
3 Kink
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Treeter
North Dakota
Malty
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Wile
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Connecticut
Rio Janiero
Buenos Ayres
Nova Scotia
Curly Bear
Ike
Solar System
Winsted
Conn
Prooklyn
Josip
Laese
Ming
Tusce
Ans
Crustes
Ceienet
Tom Ll Joan
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Thw
Ain
Joames Cleve
Mnafeygt
Aed
Bebe Heers Gecree
Ess
Mabe Liwr
Asmes
Moore and Gymnasium
New York National Club
Polo Grounds
Big Heart
Okla
Whiting, Kan
Mary Farms
Stroyed
Bryce
U. S
James Bryce
Great Britain
Eader James Bryce
Order of Hibernians
William W. Rockhill
Michael Link
Lorimer
Hon
LA Fayette Young
Winson
Tre
Payne Aldrich
Wits
Prince Henry
Pearsons
Wilson
Trenton
Jefferson
Governor Wilson
Senor Incian
Human Life Magazine
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