Farmers plan own line to cut transport costs critics say
A Long Island Drayton professor proposes farmers in North Dakota and Minnesota build their own railroad linking Gratton to Duluth, claiming a 25,000 par mile capitalization could yield rapid profits. The plan enlists local farmers at quotas paid in stock, cash, and seed supply, with an 1800s era vision of a sprawling rural network and ambitious growth milestones.
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Drayton
N.Y
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wien Bulli
Ron
Gratton
Northern Railway
Mtr
Hinen
Bugil
Miva
Nwt
Millon
Mierohanta
Bun Gabriel
Poruna Galleya
Alalind
Calor
Tee Aide
Fate of Washington society belle in Carthage tale
The article recounts the life of Mrs Fellowa known as Cora Hells Wellowa, once a Washington society figure, now destitute in Carthage Missouri with four children. It details her marriage to Chaska, a Sioux man, abandonment by her husband, and her decline into poverty. neighbors and local aid workers describe her education, looks, and current struggles. The piece notes charity efforts by the Methodist Aid Society to relocate her family to Nebraska where relatives await.
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Huron
Chaska
Belle of Washington Society
Cartito
Mon
Milgar
Aba
Rowbud Tridian
Santee
Washington City
Aid Society of the
Methodiat Church
Nebraska
Chapka
Handsome Elk Taken After Chase by Marshal Deputies
The Deepiate Indian murderer Handsome Elk was captured Thursday morning after little resistance. Deputy marshals closed in and arrested him near Crambelit FP3h, with Poodykoonte set to defend him at examination. Severe thunderstorm hit Huron, bringing torrential rain and hail damaging Milo Bell’s barn and nearby structures. Cartes Blavacand, son of Dr Ameathanil, editor of the Millar Gazette, fell from a freight car and died after a severe accident.
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Chamberlain
Mandy
Indal
Ctrambelit
Poodykoonte
Handsome Elk
Pawnack
Huron
Milo Bell
Traiture Thiraday
Cartes Blavacand
Ameathanil
Millar Gazatte
Bos | Joye
Fourteen Men Held as Police Close In on Cheago Murder
Fragmented report notes fourteen men held by Chicago police in connection with the murder of Marshall Cheago, alleging a lead tied to a jewelry shop incident. It mentions an unnamed suspect formerly linked to a Golden Inn department store proprietor and a key cashier case, with further details obscured by the damaged text.
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Chicago
Marshall Cheago
Despininus
Welr
Sueplelun
Hive
Ambien Tech
Thomas J. Mirshall
Golden Inle
Atest
Willie Rermse
Peoria
Statue of General Hancock Erected on Seventh Street
A grand Hancock statue dedication occurred on May 1 at Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Washington in front of a large crowd. The event featured a parade, military honors, and remarks by Brigadier General J. Th. Brooks land marshal, with federal troops and veteran organizations in attendance. President Cleveland presided, Bishop Butler Veo gave the opening prayer, and Senator John H. Palmer delivered remarks.
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Wavelind
Washington Toray
Vase Mulnetude
Washinton
Cuneral Winfield
Mancock
Seventh Street
Pennsyivania Avenue
Accordani
Cor Erens
Ray Mvoltedt
BhattayiVania Court
Bouwe Ty
J. Th Brooks
Thene
Wanlington
Jane Walker Nnga
Hay
Religious belief in Iowa from 1920 figures indicate Protestant majority
Data from an Iowa report shows 208,848 residents, with 72,000 identifying with Protestant sects. The total population expresses religious affiliations and numbers including 1,007.88 as a value tied to observed denominations. The article outlines definitions and views on religious affiliation within the state.
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Dex Moines
Lundermot
Conauy
Gustavus Vasa Birthday Anniversary Observed by Swedes
Swedes across the city gather to mark the 4th anniversary of Gustavus Vasa the liberator born in Sweden. A Market Hall vigil includes an English speech by Governor Clough and speeches by prominent Swedes in their own language. Celebrations planned in Minneapolis Chicago and other Swedish communities nationwide.
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Guaiweun Vasou
Thin Ciy
Wisconsin K of P celebrates twenty fifth anniversary in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Knights of Pythias mark the twenty fifth anniversary of the order in the state on May 12 in Milwaukee. Officers report progress, with many representatives from subordinate lodges and a large Uniform Rank contingent attending events and a parade planned by day’s end.
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Grand Lodge
Kalchies
Pythian
Wisconsin
Badger
Storm Rips Eastern Nebraska Causes Wide Damage
A terrible storm swept eastern Nebraska last night causing extensive damage in rural districts and Omaha. Torrents of water and damaged structures were reported, with tornado proportions feared in some areas. The Oyster supper Man succumbed alluwberry tural eons.
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Omahi Omaha
Nebraska
Omaha
Cripple Creek Fire Strikes City Amid Rebuild Effort
Cripple Creek suffers a massive blaze that destroyed multiple blocks. Officials vow rapid clearance and new brick structures while stalling some rebuilds to ensure fireproofing and safety standards. Residents cope as commerce slows and state inspectors review damages and regulations.
One Hundred Years Old Celebration at Mare Deten
A hundred year celebration in Mare Deten marks the fifteenth anniversary of the West Alleghenien Congregation. The event brings theologians and church leaders to the city for three days of services at the Oldest Building Now Used for Worship. Notable attendees include President Maton of Beloit and Rev. James Brand of Oberlin College, with ongoing activities around the Ohio Congregational Association meetings and related conventions.
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Mare Deten
Olio
Marlettk
Alleghenien
Oto
Congregational Association of
Ohio
Churen
Maton
Beloit
Wiscoloje
Williame
Spanish Premier Castillo for Peace and U S trial aims
Madrid dispatch reports Senor Canovem del Castillo publicly states Amation has not protested Spain's right to punish Hibunters but seeks a fair trial under 17 and 1877 treaties. Weyler is to be urged to defer executions as negotiations unfold with Washington and Madrid.
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Wil
United
London
Madrid
Standard
Senor Canovem del Castillo Hay
Amation
Spain
Bpantah
Wilitie
Dias
Weyler
Washington
Cleveland
Ameri
Italy in Africa Indirect Victory and War Policy Debate
Italy’s Chamber of Deputies on May 11 endorsed the government’s course by a 278 to 133 vote of confidence. The assembly supported a war funding policy while praising General Rigotti and the Duke of Sermonot as foreign minister. Ministers urged evacuation of Eritrea and avoided expanding a rhetoric in Africa, warning that Adowa and the Mareb line could prolong war with Abyssinia.
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Chamber of Deputies
Africa
Adigrat
Marek and Brosd
University of Iowa Exhibition Showcases Nebraskan Gymnastics Talent
Athletic Nebraska girls and University of Nebraska visitors presented a gymnastics exhibition at the Iowa State Armory Saturday evening. Miss Chapel won the thigh dump with Miss Cook second, Springboard effort highlighted the event. Miss Spurck drew praise for the Dell and Miss Wittott led bar work, while Miss Duliel and Miss Low impressed on the ladder. Aliva Elliott starred on parallel bars and a novel long passing routine impressed the crowd. Iowa entrants led by Miss Stewart and Miss Croppry contributed strong floor displays.
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Gymnasiun Clune
Lingolis
Spd
Sant Eximbinion
Kirty
Rymnasium Clas
Quate University
Miss Chapel
Misa
Mine Spurcke
Mies Wittott
Mioe Dutlél
Mis Low
Miss Cropas
Aliva Filiott
Iowan
Mien Stewart
Croprey
Fipurck
Alaska Gold Fields Prospect Prompts Miner Influx
United States Marshal Lo Ky Wilkins meets in Bitka with officials to discuss a boom of 2,600 miners moving toward the Abate region near Cook Inlet. Reports promise large finds in the Yukon placer fields with $1,200,000 of gold last season and many miners wintered, now washing fish gravel to extract gold.
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Tiwi
United States
Lo Ky Wilkins
Bitka
Anoe Kayie
Cook'a Inlet
Yukon
Swift Packing Denies Plan to Abandon Kanwar City Yards
Report claims Swift Packing weighed moving operations from Kanwar City. G Swit, company president, firmly denies any abandonment plans. He cites immunity money and feasibility issues, insisting no intention to relocate despite rumors. Also notes unrelated local events: Clearwater billiards crown, a drowning in Rock Valley, and an American statue grant in Europe.
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Kanwun
Swit
Keane
Murderer Holmes Hanged In Philadelphia After Controversial Confession
The Philadelphia execution of Howard W. Mudgeit alias Holmes follows a notorious case in which he confessed to various killings, denying most charges. He faced the gallows calmly, heard last words, and died with witnesses and clergy present, as details of his confessions and connections to the Pleitzel murder and related fraud surfaced in the aftermath.
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Philadelphia
Howara W. Mudgeit
Altaa
Hy J. Holmes
Benjamin Pleizel
Sharp
Butcher
Richardéon
Moat
Holmes
Piel
Ma Eara
Holmen
Mur
Rotan
Bie
Clementa
Perkins
Father Salle
Father McPake
Lawyer Moran
Richardson
Chairman Carter Calls Meeting Of National Republican Committee
Chairman Carter of the National Republican Committee issued a notice to members to meet at the Southern House St Louis on June 19 at noon to prepare the temporary roll of membership and designate temporary officers for the convention and to handle other business. Notices of contest must be filed in writing with grounds described, due by June 1. communications go to the Secretary in care of the Henderson Hotel Washington DC, then to the Southern Hotel St Louis MO.
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St. Lewin
Pune
Washington
Cartee
National Republican Committee
Therm
Hore
Louth
Thersington Hotel
Washington, D. C
Soulhern Hotel
Berlin Riding School Fire Claims Four Lives
A blaze at the riding school attached to the University of Heidelberg in Berlin killed four people, including two women and two children. The report notes the tragedy as a major university-area disaster, with early details limited and authorities beginning inquiries.
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Berlin
Dhe
University of Heidelburg
Bearing sealing claims arbitration pact eyed by nations
Washington May 1 It is understood Ambrose Bayard and Wrenn will form ally exchanges to ratify the arbitration treaty on sealing claims. The two arbitrators will meet as soon as cases are ready to determine damages under Canadian and Venezuelan claims with hearings at Sandringham and Victoria.
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Washington
Ambamedtin Bayard
Wrenn
London
Senate
America
Great Urtipla
Victoria
AOC
Baringten
Sandran
Offeo
Wich Cason
Grealdont
Sri Republic
Methodist Conference Endorses Equal Treatment for Delegates
The May 11 1900 Methodist General Conference in Cleveland adopted a resolution by Rev H A Monroes of Delaware endorsing equal treatment for delegates regardless of color. It urged guarantees of equal treatment at future conferences and called for prompt reconciliation of stalled business and reforms. Recess saw discussions and plans for potential election day changes, with a vote slated for May 18 and then postponed to Thursday.
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Cleveland, O
Methodist General Conference
H. A. Monros
Delaware
Cleveland
Adels
Fraternal Union
the Methodiat Charatey
J. I
Graw
Fnally
Thompson Acquitted as Bank Cashier in Insolvency Case
Thompson, cashier of the defunct Maurice State Bank in Grange City, is acquitted of reserving deposits after insolvency was known. The court found the bank able to meet depositors’ claims other than shareholders and held no basis to appoint a receiver. The acquittal may lead to the dropping of the related case against a brother.
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Maurice State Bank
Grange City
A. E. Thompson
Milte
aRalukEhla Brother
Steamer Blows Up Killing and Injuring Crews
Reports from Vicksburg Mississippi on May 11 say the steamer Tapes Brown exploded its boilers near the harbor. Details are scarce but rumors claim several people were killed and many injured as rescuers sought survivors. The Harry Brown, carrying coal barges, reached New Orleans and towed empty barges downstream. The vessel, owned by St. Louis partners, was valued at about $20,000 with a crew of around thirty.
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Cripple Creek
Hulighitech
Novody
Cours
Dave Leer
Jeo Purdy
Livni
Villanes
Ayiel Heyuane
Fuinille
Willy el
Cripple Creek Metriot
Dvanerate Fisoph
Tin Horn
Prixon
Myers Dvenniv
Cansen
Orie
Iit
Sula Ini
Windresse
Colorado
Wilitlao N. Puella
Wight
Adentry
Rulnond Eros
Rato
Belek
Crinpty Creek
Wally Yhais Muholy
layKe Huber
Moen
Wits
Aes
Crook Ehaney
Businens
Stotar
Gillerye
Walter Rete Bits
Boventhan Nailly Hunt
Vicksburg
Miss
Tapes Brown
Harry Brown
New Orleans
Loulaville
St. Louis Parten
Illegal ticket scalping ruled by supreme court
Chicago May 1 southern grand division of the supreme court of INO held scalping illegal and refused to expunge a 1898 judgment from records in a case involving George Burnek of Juris Jowcoty against the people as represented by the Tilinole Continental Maltway company. The case may go to the Vaulted States ginnane court. The report also notes a death in New Berlin and other brief items from Des Moines Vermillion and New York.
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Chicago
Grand Division
Supreme Court of Ino
AL Mount Vernon
Wan iLigal
Jude
George Burnek
Juris Jowcoty
Ginnane Court
Associatid
Wortford
Cony
Jtulius Houlihan
Patsy Nolan
New Berlin
Nolan
Des Moines
Drake
Tandiry
Vermillion
Vermilion Daily Freeman
Mowers
Diniloy
Europe
New York
Aldlbach, Tekelhulmer & Co
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People's Party
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Castillo For Peace
Italy
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Chew
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Frank Kinederlan
Atie
Daniel French
George Washington
Washington Memorial Association
Hamarkabie Carder
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Benjamin F. Pletzel
Pathe Dally
McPake
Dr. Schott
Por- Kina
Emily Clyralid
Anderson
Merman W. Afudeels
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Commonwealth
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Canada
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Hunde
Supreme Court of Mitunte
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Dee Moines
May L
Town Foyt Jewelers
Paris
Fushora
Towa
Fort Des Moines
United Whites Post
Yavison
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