One Week of War Signals Shifting Fronts and Loans
A week of war reports shows Japan pressing northward with detachments around the railroad as Oyama advances. London and New York absorb funds through a 660,000,000 loan while lines of retreat and reinforcement debate the inevitable clash.
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Japan
Itasela
WieiUedfeld
Iin
Ititast
Ale Fe Hong Lo
Joan
London
New York
Dean Yee
Mesayer
Ruel
Bel
Ware
Boater Walters
Tokio
Oyama
Sean
Tey
Istersbirg
Siplighal
Na Pads
de Tollrard
Atresty
Nfo
Tha Vallvous
Sungarl
Four Slain in Warsaw Street Clash Reported
A mob of about 1,000 Jews clashed with a police patrol on Deika street in Warsaw during a supposed memorial gathering for a socialist leader. Four killed and dozens wounded as shots were exchanged. authorities say police fired on the crowd after leaders urged attack. The interior minister in Moscow bans a congress due to cholera outbreak protests.
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Warenw
Jows
Streste
Toye
Deika
Mitny
Socialiats
Mnb
Theraupoti
Vatican
Moscow
Tle
Japan's Progress in Ten Years 1814 to 1904
Analyzed figures on Japan's material and monetary progress over ten years, drawn from Sidney Lewin Ghuck's The White Peril in Lie WardMaat. The article notes government, banking, and insurance sectors, railways, and overseas trade shifts, with critics questioning rates and capital scales. It also covers investigations into the Equitable Life Assurance Society and state insurance supervision actions.
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Japan
Sidney Lenwin Ghuck
Lie WardMaat
AFD Paote
Mepoalie Jn Avin
QU Iiatumm Co.s
Protectorate Rules Domingo Modus Vivendi in Force
A troubled account notes a practical protectorate over Domingo despite the U S Senate. Reports mention missing presidents and efforts to prevent arming movements near Mays and Turks Islands. Miguelito’s recruits for a Monte Christi revolt are discussed while others doubt the movement’s viability during the mine das vivendi operation.
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United States Senate
Domingo
United States Seale
Hnesen
Mays Graea
Thoependescia
Miguelito
Monte Christi
Yignea
President Roosevelt Heads Southwest on Noted Tour
President Roosevelt began a lengthy Southwest trip accompanied by Postmaster General Cortelyou and Secretary of Commerce and Labor Taft. The special train, among the finest ever, carries the president, his private car Roelet, and a cadre of aides, photographers, and stenographers as he plans to attend the Roaring Riders muster in San Antonio and hunt in Colorado while maintaining contact with Washington. The journey spans Oklahoma and Texas routes with stops at Louisville and St Louis and could last about two months unless unplanned events curtail it.
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Lonven Washington
Roosevelt
Southwest
AD. Roosevelt
Corteiyour
Meiene
Department of Commerce and
Tabor
Washington
Wilkin Tweb
Mr. Young
Alexanter Lambert
Wierletant
G. I. Fortesque
M. C. Tattin
J. F. Methew
H. A
Colorado
Mens
Weteest
New York
New Canal Commission Names Key Panama Isthmus Officials
The War Department announces the formation of a new Isthmian Canal Commission with Theodore P. Shants as chairman and Charles W. Magoon as governor. John Willace named chief engineer with Adlai Endicott and Gen. Peter C. Heins among members. Salaries total 102,500 with allowances. former commission totaled 120,000.
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Ettants
Panama
Theodore P. Shants
Charles W. Magaon
Canal
John #. Willace
Trom Adiajral M. Endicott
U.S. Ne
Peter C. Heins
Talited
Oswald M. Ernst
Corps
D. A
Benjamin M. Yarvai
War Department
Walt
Lettef
Death Toll in Zeigler Mine Disaster Surges
Two explosions at Joseph Talter’s mine in Zeigler Illinois killed thirty four men and injured eight, most of them Greeks and Tartarians by numbers. Rescue efforts were hampered by flames smoke and afterdamp as workers and officials blamed damp and lack of ventilation for the deadly gas buildup.
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Joseph Talter
Zeigler
Bottam
Appin
Hm Reealy
Uns
W. D. Ryan
THLE
New Workers of America
J. J. Wood
Cleveland
Ohio
Che
Thia
Heighey
Rail and railroading notes from early era in Springfield and Detroit
The article reports multiple railroad developments including Big Mour’s plan for four passenger stations in Springfield Ohio, a Little Rock meeting to settle railway box suits, construction of the world’s largest station at Jeupisie Germany totaling 1 000 feet in length and 47 500 000 dollars, a Denver and Rio Grande branch line contest from Dorange Colorado to Warmington Nebraska with July 1 completion, service opening between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne via two traction companies, an extension of seven years for the Canada Southern over the Detroit river, discussions among Great Con rail interests over summer through trains, H J Miller named third VP and GM of Chicago and Western Indiana, several wooden railways in Quebec and the U S, sweeping cost reductions at Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and northern railroads pulling from the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western trunk line amid freight rate changes.
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Springfield
Rusa
Chestine
Arkansas
Little Rock
Jueipsie
Geremany
Denver and
Rio Grande Road
Dorange
Gal
Warmington
Neh
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Detroit River
Ten Hell
Ne- Tineke
Detroit
Connectig
H. J. Miller
Rock Island
Chicago and Western Trinols
Raltrand
Himmend
Canada
United States
Quebec
Ghicngo
Lurlington
Quin
Ulagses
Uinplayea
Moe
Baitimore
Palladelphire
Notable World Figures and Royal, Political Ends
A sampling of global figures and events paints a portrait of late 19th or early 20th century prominence. It notes rulers, heirs, and nobles with immense wealth and estates, including a king with a vast coin collection and a grand duke earning a substantial yearly income. It mentions politicians, artists, and explorers, as well as advances in science and industry.
Indian cash disbursements to five Civilized Tribes planned by Uncle Sam
The article notes Uncle Sam will start a series of disbursements to the five civilized tribes totaling millions. It cites about 35 million in property and land values tied to the funds on deposit and land, with Osage and other tribe accounts highlighted. Payments are expected to extend through 1906, spreading across years and affecting many individuals.
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Dollara
Sam
Lature
Tire
Cense
Unela
Five Civilized Tribes
Sucre
Orage Nation
United States
Short News Notes From Cassie Chadwick Territory
Mra Cassie L L Chadwick proclaims all will wear her territory including her droubles and BOUTIN Tastes GQ. Merguson sentenced in United States District Court to three years in Marsland penitentiary for mail robbery. Marlatt 80 years old, longtime selling clerk on Oldeonge board of Trade, committed suicide in Toronto. widow reportedly in China.
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Mra
Cassie LL. Chadwick
Tastes
Merguson
United States
Marsland
Claw
Marlatt
Onge Board of ‘Trade
Toronto
Hla
Chitnita
Chicago Elects Democrat Edward F Dunne Mayor by Plurality
Edward F Dunne, the Democratic nominee, was chosen mayor of Chicago by a plurality of 24 248 over John Maynard Harvin. Jaun Smulski re-elected city attorney defeating W B Monk by over 17 000. Frederick W Block and Adrian C Anson win as city treasurer and clerk. Total mayoral vote 322 378 of 410 263 ballots cast. Dunne pledges municipal ownership of street railways.
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Edward F. Dunne
Mayer
Chicago
Micherd Carter MW
Harrison
John Maynard Harvin
Prohibition
John WY. Smulski
W. B. Monk
Frederick W. Block
Adrian C. Anson
Anson
Dunne
Manyoralty
Majorslty
Spotted Fever Epidemic prompts New York health drive
New York confronts cerebrospinal meningitis as deaths rise from 271 in 1908 to 1201 last year and 149 in the last month. The disease, a germ illness spreading via the nose, strikes mainly children aged 1 to 5 and the poor, with rapid, often fatal courses and unclear cures. Public health officials vow thorough investigation and remedies.
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New York
New York Health Department
Cnse
Ieningitia
New York City
Cocaine Fear Sparks Police Crime Report in Jackson
Police in Jackson Mississippi link a recent crime surge to increased cocaine use among Negroes. They claim the drug was previously unknown in the community and warn of drastic measures to curb its spread. A crackdown connected to the wartime crime drive is expected.
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Jackson
Miss
Negeves
Unclear text notes multiple items from wires
Fragmentary report mentions a student group petitioning a president and a death from pills. It also notes railroads refusing rites and possible National Letter Carriers convention location shift to Minneapolis from Portland. Names and places are garbled, making precise facts difficult.
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Kansas State Agricultugs
Cinverum 19
Nijebols
Meavig
George Bower
Upner Sandisky
Ohio
National Letter Carriers
Minneapolis
Portland
Ora
One Hundred Years Ago In Colonial Times
A retrospective notes the Jewish oath bill defeated by the Lords after passing Commons. A council of about 500 Indians gathered near the Wabash mouth. Emanuel Lisa established Bellevue Nebraska as the first trading post. New Hampshire creates school district towns. The U S government seeks 2,000,000 acres of Indian land west of the Wabash opposite Vincennes. The Spanish consul in Philadelphia reports St Augustine in Ila opened for provisions. Prussian troops assemble at Corfu and nearby islands.
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Commons
House of Lords
Emanuel Lisa
Nebraska
Bellevue
New Hampshire
United States
Wabash
Vincennes
Philadelphia
St. Augustina
Ila
Corfu
Seventy-Five Years Ago Highlights of Global Upheaval
Seventy five years ago uprisings in Belgium thrived daily as the country neared revolution. Georgia legislature nullified Cherokee Indian laws. A state road linked Lake Michigan to Madison and the Ohio region began. New Orleans parish prison reforms noted. East Tennessee faced a harsh cyclone. Surveyors began laying out Chicago. France sent an ultimatum to the Dey of Algiers seeking public reparation and sixteen million dollars for wartime costs.
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Belgium
Georgia
Lake Michigan
Madison
Ohio
New Orleans
East Tennessee
Chicago
France
Algiers
Historic notes from 1870s: wars treaties and statues
Fifty years ago Butler University at Irvington Indiana opened war. Charlotte Bronte died. Rayland signed peace with Mohammed of Cabul. Sir George Gore left St Louis to explore Powder River headwaters. General Jackson statue unveiled at Place Arm is. John Brown abolitionist settled on the Pottawatomie River near Osawatomie Kansas. Missouri emigrants invaded Kansas polls on election day.
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Butler University
Irvington
Ind
Charlotte Bronte
Rayland
Mohammed
Cabul
India
George Gore
St. Louis
Powder River
Montana
General Jackson
John Brown
Pottawatomie River
Osayatomie
Ark
Kansas
Missouri
Civil War Shifts and Lincoln Visit Spark Northern Peace Rumors
Fortieth anniversary notes Sheridan's victory at Sailor's Creek and Lee's army defeat after day of fighting. Lincoln visits City Point amid telegrams of Union success at Petersburg. Wisconsin Legislature urges railway distribution stations. Northern cities see strong Union party support in municipal elections.
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Sheridan
Lee
Sailor's Creek
Tebmend
Petersburg
Lincoln
City Point
Wisconsin
Post Office Department
Union
Illinois Acts Spark Municipal Incorporation Move
Thirty years past events show Illinois Legislature passing the municipal incorporation act while statewide politics shift with Charles R. Ingersoll winning Connecticut governorship. Amid church and papal affairs, Cardinal Manning’s creation and a Vatican encyclical refresh excommunications. A deadly train collision near Burlington, Iowa, injured and killed many as a telegraph operator’s blunder linked five trains. Henry Ward Beecher begins testimony in his Brooklyn trial, defending himself in the Tilton affair.
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Blander Fhve
Burington
Iowa
Manning
Rome
Switzerland
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Twenty Years Ago in War News Fragment
A fragmented text recalls British forces marching toward Tama and Arab villages, mentioning General Graham and General Grant in a period of upheaval. The passage hints at a cabinet meeting and asserted national disinterest in internal affairs while noting February transit concerns.
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Tama
Grant
Flonine
Fev
Frea
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