First Chinese American baby reported in Humboldt era
A sensational Humboldt feature notes a Chinese father and white mother with a newborn claimed as the first Chinese American baby in the area. The piece discusses interracial marriage, social views, and a sensational backdrop of gambling and palace life, alongside unrelated Iowa agricultural notes and a preacher’s bond issue.
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Humboldt
Umboldesici
Charlea Hy
Ham
Ergatella
Amerida
Denison Hotel Plans and Contracts In The Works
Fragmentary notes indicate plans for a new hotel in Denison during the coming season. The project includes specifications and a contract setup with a $20 stake or expense, and the hotel construction is to begin soon after.
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Ence Anes i
Fort Madison building society sued by former secretary
Legal action filed in the district court targets the directors and officers of the Fort Madison Building Association. The suit, dated 1913, alleges defalcation of about 1000 dollars by J. W. Allbright, a former secretary.
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Eerie
Fort Madison
Fort Maida and Building Association
J. W. Allbright
Survey for New Railway Between Davenport and Muscatine
J E Bradford of this city will conduct a preliminary survey and estimate for a new interurban line between Davenport and Muscatine. The Davenport company lags behind the scheme.
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Muscatine
Davenport
Bradford
Davenport ‘Company
Swift Justice in Gass Prison Five-Year Sentence Trio
Less than a week after the Wiota depot robbery off Rocksland road, Charles Reed and James Beaver confessed and were indicted. They are serving five-year sentences at Fort Madison penitentiary.
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Swift
Gass
Atlantic
Wiota
Rocksland Road
Charles Reed
James Beaver
Fort Madison
Des Moines Hero Medal Delayed for Des Moines River Rescue
Carnegie hero medal expected for Leslie M Nourse the Des Moines railway mail clerk who saved Ralph Leonard a Chesterfield boy from drowning in the Des Moines river. Dr L McCash secretary of the anti saloon league is pushing to secure the award but three witnesses needed to confirm the act are unavailable delaying the medal.
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AlMedal
Carnegie
Des Moines
Leslie M-Nourse
Ralph Leonard
L. McCash
Nebraska Crop Conditions Week Opens Cold Then Warms
Lincoln report shows the week began cold with cloudy skies then turned warmer with temperatures about 5 degrees above normal. Rainfall was below average across most of the state, totaling under a quarter inch in many areas and not exceeding half an inch in reported spots. Southeast counties saw more showers while overall April rainfall remained below normal in the southeast and above normal elsewhere.
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Lincoln
M Wucea
Peking Customs Reform Explained by Minister Rockhill
The Chinese government explains a plan to simplify administration of customs duties for officials and for the present establish. Foreigners fear the move signals a reorganization of Chinese customs.
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Peking
Rockhill
Juans
Rockefeller's Pastor Johnson Plans Chicago Move
New York reports Rev Dr Rufus P Johnson pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church may resign and move to take a faculty post at the University of Chicago, following the death of Dr Harper. The planned change stirs comment as his resignation leaves the New York church.
Panama Canal Debate Sees Sea Level Solution Favored
In a lengthy interview, Phillipe Banna Varille, once Panama minister, condemns the existing system and promotes a sea level canal. He argues dredging offers economic and scientific advantages over dry land approaches.
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Favarga
Haris
Wearthy
Phillipe Banna
Varille
Panama
Uni
Panama Canal
Debate on Allison provision amid Interstate Commerce changes
The debate centered on language proposed by Senator Allison and amendments by Senators Fulton and others. Republicans largely opposed changes while public sentiment and anticipated discussion guided the day’s actions. The session saw only a few amendments accepted, notably striking "fairly remunerative" and limiting ICC rate orders to two years, with the ICC named as defendant in challenges.
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Bailey
Allison
Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Dinterstate Commerce Commission
Dowie in Critical Condition Amid Declining Strength
Reports from Chicago describe John Alexander Dowie's health as critical with his strength failing and swelling near the heart. Dr Franks, attending Dowie since his return from Mexico, says Dowie may live a week or ten days, but a rapid downturn within three days would not be surprising.
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Chicago
Alexander
Youardbie
Hag
Wranks
Mexico
Paper Trust Quit. Government Wins Dissolution Suit
The United States government secured a surrender in the U S circuit court before Judge Sanborn in St Paul Minnesota, dissolving the combination between the General Paper company and twenty three other defendants on grounds of restraint of interstate commerce.
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Gombine
ST. Paul
Minn
United States
Cune Cenditin
Sanborn
General Paper Company
Bernhardt Wept in Frisco After Fire Tour
Actress Mme Bernhardt and Mond completed their trip by car through a devastated San Francisco district. The city’s former aspect was familiar to her, and upon seeing the fire’s results she wept.
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Mme. Bernhardt
San Francisco
Mme. . Bernhardt
Mond
Panama Warned to Be Quiet Over Canal Zone Turmoil
Washington urged restraint regarding Panama unrest that could disrupt canal operations. A State Department letter outlined U S justification for intervention if disorder threatens the canal zone, citing the need to protect the canal and maintain work in progress.
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Panama
Washington
Canal
United States
Canal Zone
Rigan
Soap Sand Found Near Savage Neb In Sioux City Report
Farmers from Savage Nebraska brought samples of a remarkable soap found near their town to Sioux City for analysis. The sand mound contains fine grains used in scouring and the soap lathers in water. Factory owners will analyze the substance as farmers haul soap sand away for cleaning dishes floors and hands.
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Sand Hills
Sioux
Savage
Neb
Sioux City
Wayne Nebraska Plans Fourth of July Celebration
Citizens of Wayne Nebraska planned a July Fourth event and wrote Congressman McCarthy to secure a speaking presence from Senators La Follette or Tillman. McCarthy met both, but prior commitments led to declines.
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Wayne
Washington
Neb
McCarthy
la Follette
Tillman
Mrs Blaine Arrives in Sioux Falls for Divorce Case
Mrs James G. Blaine arrives in Sioux Falls with only her maid, joining the local divorca colony after traveling from the east.
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Mrs. Blaine
Sioux Fallen
Sioux Falls
James G. Blaine
Divorca
Crisis Over Amnesty Dominates Russian Parliament
In St Petersburg a political crisis grows as radicals demand universal amnesty for political prisoners. Upper house leaders debate a throne speech reply while liberal Witte backs amnesty with limits. The opposition pushes for immediate release and exodus of non-guilty prisoners.
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Almavers
Russia
Thomutat Femands
Mem Hepsi
Rugyne Troubetskoy
Waskatkiie ‘Rostkovski
Specc
Gaunt
Count Witte
Open 800000 Acres for Settlement by Fence Removal
Government officials announce 800,000 acres opened for settlement after removal of fences by ranchers. Filings will begin on land previously fenced, likely boosting population in western Nebraska counties including Hooker, Custer, and Cherry.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Hooker
Custer
Cherry
Lomestead
Zion City Fight Renewed In Court Over Dowie Controversy
The dispute over Zion City escalates as Dr Dowie rejects a proposed compromise. Court actions continue to dissolve the recent temporary injunction and to determine control, with generals and associates preparing to argue the case in court.
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Dowie
Zion City
Death of Carl Schurz Publicist and Former Cabinet Member
Carl Schurz a prominent publicist and former cabinet member died at his home Monday due to complications from illness following an attack of elumach trouble.
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Carl Schurz
Hale for Frisco Daily Report and Subscriptions
San Francisco daily report of subscriptions shows changes up to noon May 12. Total promised $5,984,654,705 verbal promises unconfirmed $309,750. Stand total $6,294,406.70.
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San Francisco
Finance Committee
Monda
Work Again Goes On In New York Funeral Trade
More than 200 funeral processions were held in Greater New York Sunday as 1,500 union drivers who struck last week returned to work. An amicable settlement between drivers and funeral coach owners was reached early.
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New York
Greater
Good Wages for Expert Painters and Paper Hangers in Omaha
In Omaha the master painters announce higher pay due to a shortage of first class workmen. Skilled workers can earn up to 60 cents per hour as shops report ample work and steady demand for painting and paper hanging services.
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Omaha
Qnen
Nebraska split bill may not pass this session
Washington reports the murker bill to divide Nebraska into two judicial districts may not become law this session and could await final consideration in the Fifty-ninth Congress. Representatives Hinshaw and Norris push for action in the House this term with Hinshaw urging members to report the bill.
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Nebraska
Hinshaw and
Norris
House
Hinshaw
Menthera
Attorney Triplett Poised in Nebraska Fraud Prosecution
Federal authorities prepare to present major charges against Triplett in Nebraska courts. Officials claim he is a key figure in cattle country fraud schemes. The Justice Department expects to reveal influential backers and efforts to delay trials, with Triplett seeking defense funds and post regal leverage to avoid grand jury proceedings.
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Omaha
Burnett
Federal
Nebrask States
Department of: Justice
Triplett
Fences Fall Amid Federal Hearings In District Court
The Western district sees removals of illegal fences after twenty five cases filed last fall. Special District Attorney Rush reports five actions in federal court against cattlemen who resisted removals. Decrees issued three days ago require fence removal within five days and reveal why owners did not comply. Many large land tracts outside cattle company enclosures have since disappeared or been removed.
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Rush
Fed
Losures
Condition of Winter Wheat Shows Higher U S Averages
Washington reports a crop bulletin from the agricultural statistics bureau based on surveys by respondents and agents. The condition of winter wheat remains above the ten year mean with steady area under cultivation noted.
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United ‘States
Washington
Archishop Appointment Fills New Orleans Vacancy
Archbishop Blenk of Porto Rico is named archbishop of New Orleans to succeed the late Archbishop Chapelle, filling the vacancy in the archdiocese.
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Chapelle
Washington
Ill Wey
Tames
H. Blenk
Porto Rico
New ‘Orleans
Bien
Entitled to Pensions for Veteran Cavalry Widows
The house favorable report on the Scott bill would grant pension eligibility to veterans or widows of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Kansas volunteer cavalry regiments under the 1900 act. These units, mustered near war's end, served to repel Indian attacks afterward and earned pension rights for ninety days of Civil War service.
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Washington
House
Kansas Volunteer Cavalry
Traders to Resume Work in Chicago Insurance Losses
At a directors meeting of Traders' Insurance, now under receiver after the San Francisco fire losses, it was decided to pay the losses dollar for dollar.
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Chicago
Traders' Insurance Company
San Francisco
Japs Aid San Francisco Relief Efforts
Washington notes Secretary Tats as Red Cross president informs Japanese ambassador that funds from the Japanese public for San Francisco relief will be gratefully accepted by the American Red Cross.
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Washington
Tats
Ameran Red Cross
Japan
San Francisco
Murderous Nebraska Woman Arrests in Denver
H. W. Renner, a brakeman once from Fairbury Nebraska, was struck on the head with an ax by his wife while asleep in Denver. He lies at death’s door as authorities investigate the suspected murder attempt.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado & Southern Railway
H. W. Renner
Fairbury
Neb
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