Probe on $368000 Chinese indemnity claim under Roosevelt era
Testimony by John W. Foster at the New York surrogate court ties a $100000 Ward family claim to a $868237 payout from the Boxer indemnity fund. Rep. Hamlin says a broad investigation will follow. Foster and his son in law allegedly received $184118. Denby, then ambassador to China, reportedly objected to the claim.
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Foster
Washington
John W. Foster
New York
State Department
Roosevelt
Representative Hamlin
Dem. Mo
House Committee On
Georgia Matson
Frederick T. Ward
China
Ward
Hamlin
United States
Mr. Denby
Army officer is scored for anti Jewish remarks
Washington reports Colonel Joseph Garrard of Fort Myer was reprimanded by the secretary of war on orders from President Taft for endorsing a soldier's promotion exam appeal based on Jewish parentage. Taft called the matter delicate and directed condemnation words not used.
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Washington
Joseph Garrard
Fort Myer
Secretary of War
Taft
Garrard
Bloom
Joseph A. Bloom
Electrical storm claims multiple lives in Michigan
An electrical storm across Michigan caused at least three deaths. Bryant Smith, 79, of Wyandotte, and nine-year-old Arthur Bushany were killed by downed wires, while J. H. Howell, 60, died from lightning at Montrose near Flint. Winds reached 60 mph in Detroit.
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Detroit
Michigan
Bryant Smith
Wyandotte
Arthur Bushany
J. H. Howell
Montrose
Flint
Killed With His Fiancee By Interurban Car
Mitchell Illinois June 6 Henry E Knolle vice president of Mound City Chair company St Louis and his fiance run down by an electric Interurban car on the Alton Granite City and St. Louis Traction line The woman dragged 350 feet along track her head severed body mangled Knolle knocked from right of way into Long Lake recovered by fishermen Also report suicide murder at Sioux Falls South Dakota June 6 Man kills mother in law and himself after jealous dispute
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St. Louis
Mitchell
Henry E. Knolle
Mound City Chair Company
Alton, Granite City and St
Mohall Sees Record Year of Improvements and Growth
Mohall expects 1911 to surpass all prior years in spending on improvements as gas franchise work begins around July 1 and new buildings rise. The town reports strong construction activity including a brick hardware store, flour mill, brick yard, laundry, and electric lights. Rural North Dakota teachers must study agriculture or related subjects for certificates, with exams in August and state courses emphasized in summer programs. Grand Forks to host June conventions, while North Dakota cities test pool room regulations.
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Mohall
Ferguson
Grand Forks
North Dakota
William Buhler
Stanley
Buhler
Justice Court
District Court
Acme
Congregational Church
Barlow
Ambrose
Divide
Fargo
Vestal
Plaza
Ryder
Bismarck
Minot
Fort Barthold
Bismarck Commercial Club
Commissioner of Agriculture
Gilbreath
Outlandish Going Out of Business Sale Promises Deep Discounts
The advertisement catalogs vast markdowns on men and boys clothing and accessories. It lists collars, shirts, pants, coats, hosiery, dresses, undergarments, shoes, hats, and suits with prices pitched well below ordinary retail, touting brand names and hand tailored quality.
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New York Court
Sioux Falls
Herman Pephlo
Carrie Johnson
Duluth Elevator Company
Thompson
Washburn
Soo
Bottineau
Rockford
Dak
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