Jewish Refugees Flock to America From Persecution
Jewish leader Dr. Joseph Krauskopf argues refugees from Russia Romania and nearby lands should be resettled in agricultural colonies in the United States He proposes funding farms tools homes and communal centers plus industrial workshops to create self sustaining settlements that yield independent bread producers and restore morale and leadership.
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United States
Russia
Roumania
Near East
Joseph Krauskopf
Ghetto
Rabbei
United Ites
The
Sun
Arctic Islands to Feature at Seattle Exposition
Special to The Sun Seattle Oct 3 1908 Arctic Ocean islands praised for grass wheat and potential population growth. Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition plans garnet mining exhibit with women led company at Hornblende garnet lodge near Wrangell. Ground broken June 1 two years prior. officials aim to finish exhibits and buildings well before June 1 1909 opening.
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Alaska
United States
Seward
Arctic
Bering Sea
Yukon
Prince of Wales Island
Seattle
Hornblende Garnet Lodge
Stikene River
Wrangell
Minneapolis
Kimberley
Basy
Startling Conditions In the Chicago Jail
Jessie M. Partlon reports stark conditions in Chicago jails,描 documenting squalid cells at Harrison Street station, overcrowding, filth, and brutal guards. The piece condemns the system as failing to reform, noting routine arrests and reentries at Cook County jail and the Bridewell, with prisoners sharing cells, scant bedding, and scarce food while illicit activity flourishes. It highlights a pattern of false arrests, mistreatment, and the recurring cycle of crime among the poor.
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Chicago
State
Law and Order
Joliet
Harrison St
Murphy
Pittsburg
Cook County
Bridewell
Black Maria
Chicago Bridewell
Katarno Offered to Treat Catarrh Early and Prevent Chronic Case
A remedy named Katarno is promoted as the best internal cure for chronic catarrh, effective even after long standing cases. It advises early use at first cold symptoms, with Henry J. Huder's Drug Stores listed as sellers at 42 S. Pennsylvania and 22 W. Washington streets.
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Katarno
Henry J. Huder
S. Pennsylvania St
Washington St
Massachusetts Governor’s Wife Urges New Parlor Style
Mrs. Guild, wife of the Massachusetts governor, campaigns to educate Englanders against the parlor habit. She favors a combined sitting and music room for family use and supports a separate room for guests to escape family bustle.
Danville Girls Head East on Sponsored Tour
Ten Danville girls depart Sunday for a trip through the east funded by The Daily Press. They will visit Buffalo Niagara Falls Washington and the Jamestown exposition to showcase Danville womenhood. The group was chosen by popular ballot.
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Danville, Ill
Danville
East
Daily Press
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Washington
Jamestown Exposition
Yale Fullback Coy Shines In Opener Against Wesleyan
United Press reports Yale back Coy was a key strength in the opening win over Wesleyan, aided by Fred Murphy as Goebel struggles to hold his starting role amid new challengers.
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New Haven
Conn
Coy
Yale
Wesleyan
Fred Murphy
Goebel
Accused Plotting to Kill Mexican President Diaz in LA
Three Mexicans including Ricardo Flores Magon are jailed in Los Angeles suspected of plotting to assassinate President Diaz and topple the Mexican government. The group, alleged to include Antonio Villareal and Librado Rivera, fights extradition through lawyers while facing murder and neutrality law charges across states. Local Mexican community honors the prisoners, while authorities pursue legal avenues and possible extradition.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Diaz
Ricardo Flores Magon
Mexico
Antonio I. Villareal
Librado Rivera
University of San Luis Potosi
Bor
Mazon
Gillett
Negotiation Begins At Rent House Visit
A visitor inspects a house for rent after reading the sign. She knocks and is invited in. She steps on a rack causing a small sting, and the owner asks if she is okay. They proceed to discuss business.
Pierce Shines At Guard In Cambridge Grid Debut
Cambridge reports Pierce, moved from tackle to guard, emerging as a likely star this season. After the opening game coaches confirm Burr Hoar Newhall Lockwood Rand will retain their places. Two of six forward pass attempts succeeded as the squad plans further practice today and tomorrow to improve open play.
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Burr
Hoar
Newhall
Lockwood
Rand
Ali
Indianapolis Public Works Board notices 1907 assessments
City of Indianapolis Board of Public Works announces prima facie assessments for several street and alley improvements. Projects include Indianapolis Avenue Cornell Avenue Parker Avenue Arlington Avenue Chesapeake Street and a local sewer along Arsenal and Michigan. Remonstrance hearing dates set for October 11 and October 18, 1907 with meetings at the Board’s office.
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Department OF Public Works
Majestic
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
City of
Indiana
Indianapolis Avenue
Enty-Fifth Street
Twenty-Sixth Street
Cornell Avenue
Enth Street
Twenty-First Street
Eleventh
Parker Avenue
Tenth Street
Nowland Avenue
Arlington Avenue
Washington Street
Helley Avenue
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
Board
Majestic Bidg
Washington Boulevard
Ington Boulevard
Arsenal Avenue
Michigan Street
Vermont Street
Folows
Oriental Street
Lowell Avenue
Chesapeake Street
Senate Avenue
West Street
Missouri Street
6Th Ease
Second Alley
Ritter Avenue
Ans
Pratt
Board ‘of Public Works
Ponte Works
Indapolis
Indianapole
Mabel Street
Grande Avenue
van Buren Street
Mabe! Street
LaGrande Avenue
Majestic Bldz
Layman Avenue
Lowell Avenual
Vowell Avenue
Ate Board of Public Works of
Sai City
Joseph T. Elly
Preston. C
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Alaska-Yukon
Wash
Arctic Ocean
Jessie M. Partlon
Edward A. Marz
Albany
N.Y
Danville Girls
United Press
Ricardo F. Mazon
Flijah’s
Manna
Grocers
Jersey
Taggart
Pierce
Cambridge, Mass
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