Republicans Sweep Municipal Elections Across Iowa
Across cities like Sioux City Hawarden Clifton and Fort Dodge Republicans won mayoral and council seats by wide margins. Democratic candidates led in Des Moines and several towns, but overall the report shows a strong GOP wave with decisive mayoralties and council majorities and limited voter interest in several locales.
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Deg Moinés
Biour ‘City
Sioux City
W .G. ‘Beere
Eudoceme
Mr. Bears
George Whittemore
Treas Warer
Sam Page
Joe M. Lewis
Hawarden
Attowey
J. H. Hutchinson
Walter Scott
Hutchinson
Tucker
Bieck Valley
Twenthfour
Onet
Wiggerman
Daamerat
Opresenk Oltr
Capedallr
Water Service Department
Isadeji Mendar
Meine Vaasa
den A
Tom Lake
Storm Lake
Hilary Hadto
Andrew Carnegie
Spencers
Fort Dodge
TeMars
Leclare MonaGay
Quicthc
Maries
Pemaerat
Bheklon
Iowa Falls
Mancay
Nceiieias Oarmragk
Maplaten
A. EF
Seea T
Poenjsan
FT Carey
Glootash
Sioux Ds
Elposed
AL D
Atnser
Webster City
Citizens
Charlies Lacer
J. N. Tift
Aurelia
Stoses Mumaieri
Sioux Center
Weraske
Independence
Paollina
Fardhr
Cruel Poison Plot Against Crows Described in Arkansas
A planter in Arkansas devised a gruesome method to deter crows by soaking corn in a poison and inserting horsehair through the grain, making the evidence nearly undetectable. Crows swallowed the tainted kernels and choked on the hair, suffering and dying, while the planters watched with grim pleasure.
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Beath
Tuin
Arkansas
Giddep Hired by Cab Company For Fare Runs
A Philadelphia Press snippet notes Giddep's employment with a cab firm to pick up fares while Trokeley observes his readiness to take a call for work. Moerritt debates sled versus skates as Little Johnnie jokes about weather forecasting.
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Meligger
Giddep
Trokeley
Philadelphia Press
Moerritt
Johnnie
Rumors of Port Arthur Bombardments and Vladivostok Movements
War dispatches describe fragmented reports of bombardments at Port Arthur and maneuvers of the Vladivostok squadron. Russian sources claim the Japanese fleet remains largely intact while battleships shuffle positions near Liao Tung peninsula and Possiet Bay as torpedo attacks and bombardments continue with limited damage reported.
Japanese naval strategy questioned by English observer
An English observer criticizes Japan for neglecting a key tactic, the landing of an expedition behind Port Arthur and Vicen Bay, suggesting insufficient coastal guns at Port Arthur to defend the town against a sea attack.
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Port Arthur
Vigeon Bay
Torr Arthur
Toga
Russians Withdraw Across Pakchen River Amid Korean Skirmishes
Reports state Russian detachments in northern Korea withdrew to the right bank of the Pakchen river after crossing the Jtecrossed Pakchen line near the Ching- Bien. Russian forces along the Cakehen river and Anu area are looting lightly and facing fodder shortages while a cavalry post remains active at a distance. Nearby at St. Petersburg the visit to the new admiralty dockyard drew 12,000 dock workers and officials as ships like the Oleg receive minor upgrades aboard a partly armored, icebound cruiser.
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Korea
Pakchen
Ching- Bien
Kasan
Cakehen
Anu
Oyar
Tha Cear
Admiralty
St. Petersburg
Flawna
Tein
War News In Brief From The Far East Front
The Hussians mass on the Yalu with two field guns as scouts clash with Japanese outposts north of Anja. The Japanese fleet of about twenty ships bombarded Fort Arthur Tuesday night and withdrew without damage. Rumors claim Japan blocked Port Arthur. The Vatican denies aiding missionaries in Japan. Russia says Korea is not belligerent and would join only with clear evidence of joint action with Japan.
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Port Arthur
Yingow
Newchwang
Tien-tain
Che
Shanghai
Mdriden
Yahina
Mikasa
Asahi
Matsuse
Hetose
Fudashi
Fuji
Milado
Vladivostok
Reat
Posslet Bay
Tumen
Hyelsan
Musan
Vindivostok
Myelsan
Boundery
Korea
Manchuria
Kilja
Due Weet
Thin Jing
Husisan
Byeissa
Vladtvostok
Becul- Pekin
Pontaoule
Oheprena
Windivertok
Tomen
Ito
Saahuet Vindivestok
Wijn
Fort Arthur
Yalu
Anja
Tokio
Port Arthur Garbor
Osservatore Romano
Vatican
Congregation of the Propaganda Haa
Japan
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
Russia
Chinese Army Mobilizes Along Manchuria Front
Thirty five thousand Chinese troops stationed near the war zone in three divisions within Manchuria. Russia wary of Chinese forces in the area while China concentrates 20,000 troops on the western frontier. Russia to send a military expert to inspect Chinese forces as London reports a postponement of indemnity payments pleasing Berlin.
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Shachnikwan
Russia
Manchuria
China
Mancharia
Eashern
Mongolia
London
Berlin
Russia mobilizes 550000 in Manchuria for future operations
Official St Petersburg announces complete mobilization by March 25 with field force of 550 600 infantry cavalry and artillery. Russia will not start a serious land campaign until June and a decisive battle is not expected before August. The report notes no European power has sent such a large army that distance.
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St Petersburgs
Russia
Manchuria
Rou- Topatkin
Jt ix
Furthet
France
Prussia
Iste
Ruyain
Godak
Turkey
Tengland
Europe
Thussia
Janan
Vladivostok Squadron Blows Out Of Sce-Round Harbor
Report states the Vladivostok squadron, bound in the harbor, blew out with dynamite and departed for an unknown destination. Admiral Makara left Port Arthur March 30 to join the squadron, sighted Toro's scouts March 19 on return. Unconfirmed report says Vice Admiral Stark attempted suicide.
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Vladivostok
Makara
Port Arthur
Toro
Stark
Germany Eyes New Navy Squadron amid Russo Japanese War
German advocates push for a larger navy arguing to build a new squadron soon while delaying cruiser stations abroad. The Reichstag, however, reportedly resists the plan and trims naval spending. Observers note the debate reflects wartime pressures and strategic priorities.
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Germany
Russia
Japan
Webster Wae Willing and the Persistent Debtor
A tale from a Republican notes Webster’s willingness to owe and trade, contrasted with a debtor who feared losing trust. A second item reports an alleged Bright’s Disease cure story praising Dodd’s Kidney Pills as a miraculous remedy supporting recovery and health.
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Webster
Daniel Webster
Daniel
Mr. Webster
Nme
Springfold Republican
Wonderfrai
Broadland
Maren
G. W. Gray
Snd
Bright
Dodd
Melp Wanced. A Pusser I Kiss You Scene
Dialog fragments show characters A Pusser and Mary McLane with a quick exchange about kissing and screaming for help. The text includes a Pennsylvania touch with a Punch Bowl reference and unclear context. Strong entities are Mary McLane and Pennsylvania.
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A. Pusser
Mary McLane
A. Fusser
Western Canada Climate Delights Farmers and Scientists
The article extols Western Canada’s excellent climate with detailed observations from Thorne and government agents. It notes mild highs in July at Winnipeg and Prince Albert, ample moisture in the Saskatchewan Valley, and rapid crop maturation aided by long sunshine and scarce cyclones or blizzards.
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Gackatchewan
Canada
Thorne
Minnesota
Atapart
Canadian
Northenet Territories
Winnipeg Fa
Prince Albert
England
Wouthern
Reskatche Wan
Wester Canada
Seed catalog offer from John A Sulzer Reed Co of La Crosse Wis
An early 1900s mail order notice advertises seeds and fruit trees from John A Sulzer Seed Co La Crosse Wisconsin. It touts apricots apples crabs cherries plums peaches and giant Bismark apple and promises hardy Wisconsin stock and a large seed catalogue. It cites testimonials and distant seed varieties, urging readers to mail one dollar for a full catalogue and seeds.
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John A. Sulzer Reed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Darether
Yeosinte
Billioga
Dollar Grasa
Victoria
Just Seine Ie TN Ratamps
John A. Sulzer Seed Co
Remra
Lota
CO. Nlud
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