Pension ruling expands civil war veterans benefits
The article reports a new ruling from the Pension Bureau in Washington that beginning April 13 widows and veterans over 62 may receive monthly pension increments under the general act of June 27, 1900. It details scales by age 62 to 72 plus, with notes on prior Mexican and Civil War service and the long battle over maximum age limits.
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Pensiona Ware
Washington
D. C
Pension Bureau
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Ware
Essajlons
Sife
Wade
Seveland
Cominisajuner
Thousands Out of Work in New York Trade Crisis
The article reports widespread unemployment in New York with about 60,000 workers affected as a nationwide slowdown threatens many more. Printing industry layoffs plus possible broader manufacturing impacts are noted amid labor disagreements and push for shorter work days.
Tillman for Congress in South Carolina Race
James Tillman of Gonzales announces his bid for Congress amid the vacant South Carolina seat left by the death of G. We Croft. Former lieutenant governor Santit Carolin, recently acquitted in the editor killing case, seeks the office with the Angusta Chronicle interview.
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Mocmor Partnoe
James
Fiftuan
Santit Caralinn
Inturier
N. G. Ganlex
Columbis
Congress
Angista Ra
Chronicle
Ceangroxaman G. We Croft
South Carolina
Miners vote to accept two year wage scale proposal
Indiana Ohio Illinois and other states with about 190000 miners cast ballots to accept or reject a two year wage scale with a 14 percent cut. Most polls show strong support for acceptance while some locals near Sheeleyville Terre Haute and Pymera report mixed or opposing votes. National tellers will count the ballots at Todianapolis and results go to United Mine Workers headquarters.
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Indiana
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Pennsylvania
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Iowa
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Denmore
James Pritchard
Rewlock
Iidiana
West Virginia
Mitchell Mad
Wilson
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Sheeleyvile
Terre Haute
Pymera
Cabinet Imperil
Murder case and multiple sensational crime reports
The report covers the Schafer murder case with details of a wife involved and a defendant from Bedford. It also notes a confession by Veron Wheeke aged 15 in Wisconsin to killing his father and an incident at the American Theater in New York. Additionally Telluride townsfolk, armed, drove suspected atropathizers from town.
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American Theater
New York
Citizens Alliance
Telluride
Cole
Three Persona Killed in Explosive Plant Disaster
An explosion destroyed the Chienga Tay Novelty Company plant at Chi rao killing three workers and injuring others. Police report a separate arrest in Leavenworth Kansas involved a man charged by his daughter. Aboard the British steamer Aramac a missing boat count remains unclear after a wreck off Guernsland. Paris London and Washington discuss mediation moves in the Car Eastern war.
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Paris
London
Washington
Russians Say Port Arthur Harbor Blocked By sunk Ships
A London Daily Mail dispatch from Nowehwang claims four Russian steamers the Harbin Hail ur Ningata and Sungare were sunk at Port Arthur’s mouth after the Retvizan was removed. Vice Admiral Makaroff supposedly kept the fleet outside with coal savings and a small channel remained open. Independent confirmation remains elusive.
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Daluy
Hatless Man Dies in Missouri Martyr Tale
William Preston Beach of Macon Missouri dies at 25 amid a hatless habit he believed protected against illness. A lawyer by trade born in Newark New Jersey in 1824 date unclear officials report pneumonia from weather exposure as his life ended young.
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William Preston Beach
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Fueumonia
Reach
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Newark
Ainsetl
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Beaton
Frank Hefera
Heffern
Travelers Protective Association Board Names Officers
The association’s directors were due to formalize leadership with a secretary treasurer and other posts. Chairman McDonald noted a plan to appoint TW Donhan of Cincinnati and the national secretary, with Labauine of the group assisting in the process.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
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Latta
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Heres
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TW. Donhan
Clacionatl
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Labauine
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Port Arthur Report Denies Japanese Occupation Claim
The Port Arthur rumor of Japanese seizure is denied by officials including Audral Alessa secretary of the commission on far western affairs. The situation remains unchanged with no significant events in twenty four hours as reported by A Tien Tain special and Telegram received earlier.
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Audral Alessa
Commission On Far Western Affairs
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Tien Tain
Port Artute
Siere
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal
Nashville
D. C
Gen. Wood
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Blackburn
House
Bristow
Paetetice Department
William Alden Braith
United
Severe Snowstorm Strikes Midwest With Feared Damage
A large storm begins Monday near Cheaso and continues Tuesday dropping seven inches. Snow blankets eastern Iowa and Illinois, delaying steam and electric traffic. A former police officer is arrested in Olinns for allegedly killing John Fitzgerald. Gas asphyxiation deaths occur in Wapakoneta and a Chicago man dies after casting a ballot.
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Cheaso
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Ellnois
Indians Fight for Blackbird Island Land Title Suit
The Hawkeverstate Indians contest Blackbird Island’s state affiliation claiming it belongs to Nebraska or is part of the Indian reservation. Lizzie Wilkershaw seeks injunction against George F. Phillips and William L. Johnson to halt possession and development such as timber cutting and sawmilling while asserting the land was set off for Omaha Indians by the government. The case hinges on whether the Missouri River island is connected to the mainland and its proper state designation.
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George F. Phillips
William L. Johnson
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Lizzie Wilkershaw
United Sates
Karus
Missouri River
Tt In
State of
Government Land Office
Dee Molves
Notable Deaths and Oddities From Local Pierces
A jumble of early 20th century brief items reports Alsike Mas dying after a stone attack, Davie jailed awaiting grand jury, a two foot high goose weighing 144 pounds shown at livestock events, a farmer’s suicide near Schleswick, and accidental head injury on a railway bridge. Other notes mention free mail delivery prospects, Clarion electric improvements, a bank issue in Garden Grove, a large amphitheater project at Missouri Valley, and a school superintendent fined for assault.
Tragic 16 Year Old In Carbolic Acid Death and Man Hangs Self
In Iowa City a teenage girl drunk three quarters of an ounce of carbolic acid after family troubles. Separately John Hannafin a 34 year old laborer from Medina Minnesota, recently ill, lost to despair and hanged himself in a barn by a wire noose. Both incidents occurred on Saturday and authorities reported the details.
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John Havnafin
Miss Gertie Sour
Hannafin
Iowa City
Medina
Minn
DYES PREPARING TO LEAVE Boone Couple Faces Mail Misuse Question
The Dre couple plans to leave Boone likely for Des Moines. Efforts to detain them under federal mail misuse statutes failed after Boone delegates consulted the federal court. Dre has been discharged from the Northwestern Railroad and will depart as soon as possible. A legislature bill to address such cases is drafted but not yet passed.
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Sherman Dre
Des Moines
Dre
Northwestern
Stailroad
Postmaster Indicted Over Neola Paper Handling Incident
Neola Postmaster George L. Wilkinson is indicted by a federal grand jury in Council Bluffs for holding the Neola Reporter during two days while attempting to collect unpaid postage on a past edition. Wilkinson, who also runs the Neola Gazette, claims the move is spiteful and vows to clear himself.
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Isue
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Neola
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Council Bluffs
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Feared Attempt to Beacee Wee Segers and Williams Sentenced
Fragmented report notes William Htogere sentenced to twenty-five years at Fort Madison for the attempted murder of Baloonkeep er Forney last April. Officers pursued a suspect carriage at 46 o'clock on Budar morning to avoid a violent arrest.
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William
Htogere
Connell Hinds
Fort Madison
Baloonkeeper
Forney
Insanely Confined Residents and Local Crimes Highlight Iowa News
Cephas Dern of Spencer was adjudged insane and placed under care after setting a fire in his room. Reports mention Grand Larceny and embezzlement cases involving M Fale Soule, former cashier of Town Walls Savings Bank, with alleged losses around 50000 dollars. Burglaries threaten Shidel clothing store and a fishy accident fatality near Eastings. Lyon County meat producers discuss new membership rules. Waterbury brewery petition advances amid local tensions.
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Congress Passes Alaska Bills and Post Office Inquiry
The Senate approved Alaska measures including road and school funding and an extra judge while denying a delegate. A bill raised pensions for totally blind veterans. In the House Speaker Murphy named W Bourke Cockran as war and means leader. Debates over postal investigations and railway tariffs dominated sessions.
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National Capital News and Political Standoffs in Review
In the National Capital, a Philippine Will authorizes 16 million for island improvements. Roosevelt weighs states plans while party leaders push platforms. A postal inquiry heats Senate lines as Sleath faces scrutiny. Mormon leader Smith argues Congress may not pry into private affairs. Mann reports on tunnel projects under the Chicago River.
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