Iowa society seeks physician exam before marriage license
Des Moines reports the Iowa Society for the Prevention of Disease and Degeneracy has drafted a bill for the next legislature requiring a physician's certificate of examination prior to issuing a marriage license. Eight more warrants issued in Grand Rapids water plant scandal. Henry Lischer, editor of Der Demokrat, dies at 75 in Davenport. noted as a pioneer German newspaper man in the northwest.
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Des Moines
Iowa Society For the Prevention of Disease and Degeneracy
Grand Rapids
Mich
Davenport
Henry Lischer
der Demokrat
Northwest
Goodnow Arrives in Chicago on U S Consul General Mission
United States Consul General Goodnow, arriving from Shanghai, travels through Chicago on a mission before visiting his home in Minneapolis. He is expected to proceed to Washington after his Chicago stop.
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Goodnow
Chicago
Shanghai
Windy City
United States
China
Ofient
Washington
Minneapolis
China Not Opposing Coolie Draft to Transvaal Project
Reports from Pekin say the Coolies are to be enlisted for Transvaal labor with government guarantees on treatment and wages. Ting Fang, former Chinese minister in Washington, urges government support as beneficial to relieve southern provinces over population. The southern revolution is portrayed as unemployed brigandage rather than political movement.
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China
Transvaal
Ting Fang
Board of Commerce
Washi
Pekin
Sia
Murphy case eyed as jury questioned in U S court
Grand Forks Dec . In the United States court the jury has been secured in the Murphy case and nets are being examined. Amidon issued a bench warrant and will explain to the court the rumor that he was tal members of the jury to his conm to discuss the Murphy case.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Dec
United States
Murphy
Will Nets
Minot
Tidge. Amidon
Fi at Rock Fire Claims Two In Fiery Tragedy
A deadly blaze at Fiat Rock in Mieb decimated a family, killing Mrs Hat and her 14 year old son. The two were found on the first floor near a doorway as neighbors fought to reach them. Fire officials say both died from severe burns and smoke inhalation. The incident left the father and other family members traumatized. Fire crews battled the flames for hours before bringing the fire under control.
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Fiat Rock
Mieb
Dec
Hattie Suttliff
Sarnia
Bloomington contractor fatally shoots man on railway line
In Bloomington Indiana December Chas W Speigel a contractor for the Union Ville Timnel on the Indianapolis Southern Railway shot and killed a man instantly. Two men were nearby as the incident occurred. Speigel reportedly fired after an altercation. Police waited on the scene as the story unfolded with unclear motive and details.
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Bloomington
Ind
Speigel
Union Ville Timnel
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Walt
Treasury estimates for Northwest 1905 appropriations
Secretary of the treasury submits estimates for government service and works in the Northwest for the year ending June 30, 1905. Indian Service funds cover Chippewa and Sioux care and school programs across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. Public buildings requests include multiple Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa sites plus St. Paul elevator, Fond du Lac, Green Bay, and Rapid City projects. Rivers and harbors funds list St Croix, Minnesota River, Duluth harbor improvements, and Wind Cave National Park support.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Northwest
Indian Service
Epetes
Elief
Civilization
Chippewas
Minnesota
Sepa
China
Lake Superior
Turtle Mountain
Canton
S. D
Bran Sae
Flandreau
Fort ‘Totten
Nord
Wis
Minn
Ipestong
Rapid
Albert Lea
Atlantic
Baraboo
Lowa
Centervill le
Fare
Fargo
Fond du Lac
Grand Forks
Green Bay
Iowa City
Iowa
Marshalltown
Town
Pierre
St. Paul
Duluth
Ate Bay
Grand Marais
Wind Cave
National Park
Mitchell Sentenced in North Dakota Court
Grand Forks report says Editor W. C. Mitchell was sentenced by Judge Amidon to thirty days in the county jail and a $100 fine. A stay motion was argued and the accused posted bonds for future appearance.
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Mitchell
Grand Forks
N. D
W. C. Mitchell
Amidon
Martell Murder Trial: Conductor Identifies Suspect
Grand Forks ND December 8 jurors completed testimony with key witness Conductor Else of Ye Great Northern positively identifying Martell as the ram who led his train at Emerado after the murder. Martell's route reportedly ran from Grand Forks to Emerado, Larimore, Casselton, Fargo, Buffalo.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Martell
Else
Ye Great Northern
Ram
Emerado
Larimore
Casselton
Fargo
Buffalo
N. Y
Dilly Swim For A Bet In Chicago River Challenge
An Australian captain named Sidney swam from Rush Street to Madison Street bridge in the Chicago River winning a £11,000 stake from George Turnbull who bet him he would not dare. The wager was settled as Turnbull and Captain Hinman finalised a business engagement amid wagers and light banter.
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Sidney In
Rush Street
Madison Street
Chicago
George Turnbull
Turnbull
Hinman
Conor
Josh
Ghiesgo
Mel
Heredurnbull
Dunnit Otel
Hicago River
Clark Street
Rumor of Colombian troop move toward Panama spreads
A circulating report claims 3000 soldiers sailed from Cartagena to invade the Isthmus, with possible trail to Port Limon Costa Rica. The United States cruiser Atlanta is at the Indian coast as the rumor’s origin remains unclear. In St Louis a mob attack on Joe Irwin, who shot Edward Larson, ends with Irwin in custody as Larson may die.
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Colon
Cartagena
Isthmus
Port Liman
Costa Rica
Panama
United States
Atlanta
St. Louis
Joe Irwin
East St. Louis
Irwin
Edward Larson
Mount Vernon
Til
Megro
Lawson
Tewin
Famous Usury Case Reversed by Supreme Court
In an opinion by Justice White the U S Supreme Court reversed the Nebraska Supreme Court’s decision in the Schuyler Nation usury case, signaling a major ruling on interest practices.
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Washington
Y Justice White
Supreme Court of the United States
Ie Supreme Court of Neea
Schuyler, Nation
Prominent figure linked to Downey Sule water issue
A damaged article fragment links a well known person to a water utility problem involving Downey Sule. The unreadable piece references Grand Rapids in December and a disrupted promissory connection.
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Grand Rapids
Dec
Supreme Court Rules Sewing Machines May Be Sold Across State Lines
The U S Supreme Court held that sewing machines could be sold in North Carolina without pay of state manufacture taxes. The decision centered on a mail order sale involving a machine sent C O D and contested tax collection rules. The court reversed a lower claim that Carolina tax applied to interstate commerce.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
North Carolina
Jolk & Western Rail
Persia
Ees
Reuterfield of
Boskofet II
Carolina
Found Dead in Wisconsin Woods A Hunter Reports Body
The dead body of Robert Hansen of Union Grove Wisconsin was found hanging in a wooded area by a hunter near North Pisite on December 6. Authorities investigate cause and identify him.
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North
Pisite
Het
Robert Hansen
Union Grove
Wis
Remodel Highlights Largest Jewelry Store in the West
The Diamond Department boasts a dramatic remodel that surpasses last year’s size and completeness, with customers from the city and nearby towns noting the store now eclipses its former self.
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J. F. Holmes
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Enone
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Hoffire
Minarda
Perth
Leeilay
Abe
Pigtare Fressing, Fargo Decorating CO
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Moukdtens, Pargo.decorating CO
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Maiaey Iuachs
Anant
Legislature
Coolies
IU. S. Court
the Forks
Shiaw
Dilly
Ham
Eng
Ilo
Olen
U. S. Supreme Court
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