A Trick of the Chinese Immigration Scheme Exposed
Fragmented report describes a broad scheme in southern provinces to evade immigration laws. It mentions merchants and authorities testing new tactics, with a focus on enforcement and the potential tightening of rules as the current law expires. A separate note reports a freight train accident in Muncie Indiana, injuring a man who died later in hospital.
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Wael
Deerninig
Ching
America
Eaetanik
Ontey
Muncie
Ind
Wiliam Teckaenultz
Richmond
Chielgant
Enere
Colored Bishop Held Up in Cleveland Church Riot
Rev WW Campbell of the Evankelian Mission church arrived from Cleveland to lead services when a disturbance occurred at 2:07 AM. He had just ridden in from Cleveland and was greeted by local congregants as he assumed duties for the denomination across Ohio Michigan Indiana Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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Tetedo
Ohio
WW. B. Campbell
Mvanceliat Mipvion Church
Chiveliand
Michigan
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Wabash bridge contract awarded to American Reldze firm
Pittsburg December 22 The American Reldze company has secured the contract for the steel superstructure of the Wabash reals We canthover bridge over the Micro river at Mingo Junction The contract amount is about 4 000 000 and the step union demands completion before the war The total project cost will be 1 008 000
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Pittsburg
Reldze Company
Micro River
Mingo
Four Die in Iowa Family Fire as Five Others Hurt
A rural Iowa blaze destroyed the home of John Ashtageh and killed four family members including William and Mary Ashbauh. John Ashbaugh and several children escaped, while two cats were saved. One room's exit attempt left the scene perilous. investigators suspect an overheated stove caused the fire. The injured include two young children with burns, and the surviving adults expect recovery.
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Dohols
Sammerle
Bal Ashbaugh
Y Ashbaugh
Bon
James Ashtaigh
Ann
Recordountriul
Ashhangh
Arenes
John Ashhaigh
Anil
Mir Asbreagh
Heron
Teo
Burns
Mra
Ashtitch
Herman
War Cloud Lowering as Argentina Stands Firm in Chile Dispute
December reports from Buenos Ayres note the Argentine government resolves to maintain its eisen until Chile explains its attitude. Senor Concha Subercasesus, the Chilean minister, met General Mitre. public opinion supports withdrawal of Portela. Portela will leave Valparaiso for Buenos Aires amid recall threats. Washington indicates talks with Chile to refer the arbitration to Maryland. In Valparaiso another National Guard contingent is proclaimed.
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Buenos Ayres
Chile
Cille
Portaga
Valparaiso
Sener Portela
Chitin
Bienos Ayres
Tulle
Poesia
Dinneas
Burook Arree
Senor Portola
Washington
Sener Garvia Mero
Maclay Faces Uphill Battle Over Removal
Special to The Post reports Mr. Maclay at the Brooklyn navy yard declaring he will strongly oppose removal. He says he did not intend to resign and will not quit the department until forced, arguing the appointment was via civil service and his conduct justifies dismissal.
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New York
Maclay
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Fireman Killed in Destructive City Store Fire
In Hirmngham December 2 a deadly blaze at a store complex caused one fireman to die and another to be injured. The fire destroyed or damaged the Minho Feet and Va Commercial Key properties, with 40 000 dollars in losses cited. Firemen Haden Corhran and John Colburn battled the flames but were trapped by debris. Corhran died soon after rescue.
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Hirmngham
Ann
Spein
Age Herald
Hantaville Baye
Kle Olte
Ete Sreman
Minho Feet and
Va Commercial Key
Haden Corhran
John Colburn
Cothuri
Fire rescue averts spread as residents aid in crash
A room and kitchen display ad led to a cautious joint effort by residents to stop a major fire. Several people were slightly injured while volunteers aided the fray. George Handleton received commendation for his quick actions in assisting the injured and saving property.
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Lesiiraned
Cltigens
Toni
Aettheens’ Phiree
Fire Strikes Jennings and Walnut Springs in Early December
A small fire damaged J W Remare barn in Jennings Louisiana with fear of incendiaries. A second destructive blaze in Walnut Springs Tennessee caused about 8000 in losses with 400 insurance, starting from a defective fire in John Paris store.
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Walnut Springs
Tenn
Sia Diterest
Fte
the Que Favorite
Orive
Am Defective
John Paris
Apparent Local Political Rifts Emerge Over Estate Matter
Citizens here discuss the disputed matter as Ex-Adioron Diecoral Miller fronts a line of support for Harrinot and Harrison. Opponents cite a cash figure near one hundred thousand dollars and question the handling of a private letter.
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Erava
Tiermell
Diecoral Miller
Harrison
Russell Jarrivon
Biography of John E Sherman by Kerr in Progress
Ex congressman Kerr writes a biography of John Sherman with ten thousand dollars set aside for the project. The work purports to reveal letters and events from Sherman’s life, including correspondence from his brother General W. T. Sherman and other notable figures.
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Kerr
Matar
Deteweier
Paita
Arogenian Kerr
Sherman
W.tp. Sherman
Goodwater Fire Wipes Out Town Again In Month
A large blaze in Goodwater Alabama destroyed the town area for the second time in thirty days. Firemen fought the flames after 10 o clock tonight and the inferno threatened the wheat market area. Goods and crops were moved to safety as a wind from the north aided the fire and kept it from crossing the street, with losses estimated near forty thousand dollars.
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Goodwater
Ala
Birmingham
Als
Thyes
Desloete
Fire damages in Appleby and Smithville Texas
December report from Appleby notes a morning blaze at A W Huot’s residence with minor loss and damage to a smokehouse in Smithville. The fire at John Jonny’s saloon destroyed a smokehouse and a large quantity of fresh pork, valued around $150, with no insurance.
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Appleby
Texas
A. W. Huot
Tod Coands
Cory Aloe
Smithville
John Jony
Thle Price
Crane Sends Special Messenger over Roosevelt Tender
New details emerge as Governor Crane's stance on Roosevelt's offer for the Treasury secretaryship remains unsettled. A special messenger is en route to Washington to deliver a note, with no public comment from the governor.
Five Story Building Wrecked by Fire in New York
Fire gutted a five story building on Henderson Street in New York today causing about 87000 in damage. The structure was owned by the estate of Tiothag Vernon and the blaze caused extensive destruction downtown.
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New York
Hender Irest
Tiothag Vernon
Fire Destroys Residence in Denison. $1200 Loss
A fire at a residence in Denison Texas last night destroyed the home and furniture valued at about 1200. Insurance partly covered the loss.
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Denison
Texas
Peter Williams
Archishop Chapelle Returns to New Orleans Amid Welcoming Reception
Archishop Chapelle arrives home in New Orleans after a formal December welcome. A large committee led by Mayor Capdeville met him at a fully furnished residence donated by the diocese. A later reception featured speeches praising his service and ties to the city.
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New Orleans
Archilehop Chapelle
Capdeville
Milena
Hhn
Diarvese
O. Provesty
Arekblaiop Chapel
Kew Orieana
Winperer
Fire Claims Four In Basement Blaze At Four-Story Shop
In New York on December 22 a basement fire engulfed a four story shop building. Tailor Teane Gill aged 152 struck by tragedy and an unidentified man perished. About forty workers were inside and many leapt from windows seeking escape. Four injured, none seriously. Fire began in the basement and spread rapidly with crowds scattering. Prices and other details unclear due to garbled text.
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New York
Teane Gill
Dukement
Utica Fire Destroys Reynolds Block de Urgent Loss
Fire at the Reynolds Block on John and Catherine Streets Utica New York caused heavy damage and injuries. A man named Bortlorr was trapped by a collapsing wall and severely hurt. A residence in San Augustine Texas also damaged by an early morning blaze.
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Reynolds
Utica
N.Y
Fonsetory
Heynolds
John and Catherine Streets
Immigration Statistics At New York Port Report
Albany December 22 The weekly bulletin of the State Labor Commissioner shows immigration at the New York port holding steady in the quarter with about 10 000 arrivals in the three months. The Southern Italians form the largest group, followed by Hebrews Poles and Germans. Among those 18 years old and over about 77 percent can read or write with literacy highest among Northern Europeans and lowest among Southern Italians.
Mrs Harrison Wealthy in Probate Dispute
In Indianepolly on December 2 the county probate matter over President Morrisons widow's petition saw debate. Mrs Harrison, informed of the petition, opposed granting a piece in the estate, prompting a heated discussion among local residents and officials.
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Indianepolly
Morrison
Harrison
Gea
Keeping Costs High in the Philippines Amid Skirmishes
News from Manila reports ongoing efforts to reduce American expenditures in the Philippines, hindered by active natives. Chaffee remains hopeful that hostile provinces will be pacified within two months as sharp skirmishes yield insurgent casualties and U.S. patrols push operations in Samar, Botaps gos, and Tayotia provinces.
Turbulent Philippine War Reports and Local Repression
Dispatches from Batangas and Manila describe insurgent clashes with nineteen killed, captures of rifles and ammunition, and scouts engaging Jaenraetts in multiple skirmishes. Reports note executions, arrests for counterfeiting, and a typhoon impact on transport Mende. General Chaffes signals pacification by February with cautious policy on starvation and relief for surrendering towns.
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Batangas
Dag iNebi
Ninetien
Kilind
Tientenant Kiford
Second Infantry
Olde
Jaenraetts Iq
John Ny
Wertman
First Cavalry
Airiig
Manus
Wigan
Island of Lukom
Jogottizal
United States Army
Mende Haw
Manila
General Chaar
Associated Press
Tatande
Chaffes
Bamar
Porte
Lagune
Ustangas
Remains of Judge L W Osborne Arrive in Blair Blair Net
The funeral details for Judge L W Osborne, former counsel general to Samoa, are noted as his remains arrived in Blair. The report records the December date and mentions services to follow under funeral arrangements for the deceased.
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Teaas Avenue
Harrison Bros. & Co., Inc
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Main Street
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California
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Maine Grown Triumph
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Crocthie Stes) Company of America
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Victoria
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Immigration Statistics
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