Alaska hunting and travel notes in 19th century press
The piece surveys Alaska as a prime hunting and fishing ground for demand in primitive pastur e life and mentions the journey to Alaska X, Japanese canal projects, and a mix of cultural notes from Kioto to Marseilles. It reports on a California rail line trial with two powered trailers and mentions infrastructure plans, plus various curiosities from science and education.
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Alan Kea
Atim
Teno
Salifornia
W. P. Miller
Oro
Ukiah
Harris
Atate
Fae Wiready
Official Summer Plans for President and Cabinet Members
A wrap of where the President, Cabinet members, and diplomats will summer. Names like Jefferson, Mrs Thurber, and Mrs Brewer appear among plans to visit New York resorts, Maine coast, and Western points. Secretaries Lamont and Gresham may visit West Point. numerous families split across Charleston, Michigan, and Washington area summer homes.
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Chiveland
Nome
Guy Gilles
New York
Urrney
Jefferson
Tamily
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Waxford
Mra
Thurber
Wil Kummer
Marlon
Hama
Nieir
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Tine
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Breyens
Wilprohatty
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Ara Gresham
Carliale
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Mater
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Mig
Morton
Tex
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Malmouth
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Charleston
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Bortenta
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Miniecer
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Die
Admindacks
Milnage
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Walldl la Mads
Rush for the Lands Sparks Yankton Agency Settlement Controversy
Report details a tense scramble for lands in Armour and Yankton Agency with large force crossings and a claim that 165,000 acres would be allotted to a government holder. Controversy centers on church influence and accusations within Vermilion University ties. Local officials deny wrongdoing as investigations unfold.
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Armour
Time
Missouri
Yankton
Order of Elks Fight at Convention Sparks Tense Debate
Delegates from lodges across the United States converge in Chicago for the Elks convention amid internal strife and calls for harmony. Officials plan to elect leaders, while tensions over control and policy threaten to color the gathering as hundreds arrive and a strong pro unity sentiment grows.
Socialist Congress Address in London Agenda
Fragmented OCR text portrays a Socialist Congress draft from London addressing unions and international workers. It mentions May dates, trade unions, and calls for reorganizing labor alliances, with references to the United States, UK, and international bodies. The piece lists proposed agendas, reform aims, and notices for worker organizations.
Unclear Weather Note From Aberdeen May Forecast
Fragmentary weather notice from Aberdeen on May 21 reports high winds, damaged vegetation, and widespread thistle clearing. Forecasts indicate continued unsettled conditions with possible changes later in the week.
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Aberdeen
Bld
Giellin
Uris
Notable Arrest Marks Sun Dance Case in Embazzment Scandal
Ex mayor Sampann, arrested at Sun Dance in a high profile embezzlement case. Wires his arrival here Wednesday as authorities pursue charges. Hubbard reports full details forthcoming.
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Sherit Hubbard
Toe Sampann
Sun Dance
Tammany Chooses Frederick Smyth Sachem for Fourth of July
New York May 20 The newly named sachem Frederick Smyth of Tammany is to be installed tonight. The event aims to show the party’s vitality as it plans a Fourth of July celebration. Invitations will go to the president and senator. Vice President Stevenson is reportedly tied to another engagement in Chicago. Gail Hamilton remains gravely ill with little hope for improvement.
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Frederick Smyth
New York
Tammany
Srand Sacherm
Indian School Institutes Summer Workshop Schedule Set
Washington May 20 Commission of Indian Affairs has decided to hold the annual summer institute of Indian schools at three locations July 1 to 6 at Ellisons City Iowa July 8 to 27 at Cacomi Washington July 29 to August 6 at Haran Huron. Local frost and weather notes report a light frost with damage to corn and gardens but no lasting injury.
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Commissions of Indian Affairs
Trovalage
Hax
Elton
Gloux City
Cacomi
Wash
Joel
Haran
Huron
Max
Counterfeiters Arrested In Chicago Bust Signal Large Operation
A major counterfeit ring was broken up in Chicago as police seized plaster molds, tools, and hundreds of coins in a West Lake Street house used by suspects named Tray, Riley, and several women. Several alleged ringleaders including Mayer, Murphy, and Canna TAM face charges. In a separate case, former First National Bank cashier Thompson is jailed in Mexico City on charges tied to the bank’s 1904 failure and a shortage of funds.
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Chica
Chicago
Fon Oricers
EAL Troy
Georgs Tiles
Miamias Meyers
Why Murphy
Adami
Con Rusa
Lutw
Lil Beyer
Tray, Riley
Hye
West Lake Street
Altlers
Mayer's
Murphy
Allt
Han Beet
Thommon
Firat National Bank
Idi City
Mexico
Sherith
Porter
Ahhediy
Whiten
Outlawed Miners Meeting and Labor Reports
A chaotic May gathering of the Iowa Federation of Labor heard reports on the outlawed Miners of Jerome. A representative was appointed to seek friendly relations, with committees set to report later. Other items include a Presbyterian assembly debate and a shooting incident at Giteon farm.
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Ortumwa
Alaio
Dole Kates
Ottumiva
Ottumiva Typographical Prion. Preabyterion Geunrat Anaenshly
Pittaburg
Nice Aceston
Presbyterian General
Aasembly
Conaldusa Ton
Board of
Nome Ails
Ofhix Place
Mord Wright
Peter Myers
Myers Inell
Carlisle at Covington legislative gathering described
A garbled report details Carlisle opening remarks at a Kentucky event on May 28. The passage mentions speaker Albert S. Berrey and notes praise for a Ms. Martin while referencing attendees, a process, and various ceremonial actions amid a disjointed narrative.
Conservatives Win As General Assembly Sways Toward Union Support
Fragmented OCR text reports Conservatives winning a political contest in Texas, noting General Assembly dynamics and resolutions adopted with broad support. It mentions legislative action, union seminars, and key figures like General Jester amid a tense political landscape.
Annual Grand Lodge Convocation Plans Amid Marshalltown Return
Ane Grant Lage Wil Meer ahere 5) une After m Enpee at Thirty Yiars, Marshalltown, ta, May 2h-After a laper of thirky yedrw the grand lodge of Town Mavand returns to Mirshall town and a cordial welcome awaits it, "The Ahtyveognd ynnual convencion wil be held Jute 4, band 6, wk by Odeon of Home The ... Washington, May 2earn whatract of the reports any condition of the nat ional banks of Des Moines on May, Wae glyynt mit by the comptroller of the vursey Monday. It shows that the total maiurem were $41 Uine: prin c pal terns of Which were: Lona ass discounts, $240,204, mocks, securities, i e., $277,082, banking houses, furniture and fixtures, $4143, other real estate and mortgages, $1272, reserve in banks and in ithe danls of reserve Lucenta. $7RLAS Princiial Hanhitton: CUM etek, BAIN) sueplia fini, HIRAM, madivided putt, $56.80 hon [ta, 41,100,607. The average reserve held Wie 87,00 per Lenk
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The Gail Hamilton Memorial and Labor Rally
A lengthy obituary and tribute to Gail Hamilton outlines her life from New England roots through antislavery journalism and wartime writing. The piece notes her close ties with James G. Blaine and her role in the National Era and New York Tribune. It also covers her marriage, teaching work, and prolific writings including Twelve Miles From a Lonely… and Sermons to the Cores. It describes a convention and memorial scenes at Washington with references to Amalgamated Workers and the Wakeuate family.
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Krell
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Russia invites bid for icebreaker ship to Siberia
A May letter from Russia’s naval attache seeks bids from Towa Tron works to build an icebreaker of about 1,400 to 1,600 tons and 000 horsepower for use on the eastern coast of Siberia. The project hinges on river depth and date. costs rise if delivery requires a voyage around South America.
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Disinser
America
Tron
Wier
Hyer
South Amberea
Union Shipards
San Francisco
Dickey
Royal Miliitary
Invention of Triynyl matches and Wheat Prices Rise
Testimony traces the origin of phosphor matches to a Hungarian youth named Triynyl at Vienna Polytechnic. He demonstrated a phosphorous sulfur reaction after rubbing lead peroxide and sulfur. A merchant Romer bought the invention for about £700. Separately, Kansas City reports wheat prices at 70 cents a bushel with scarce supply.
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Preschel
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Danos
Vienna
Pyof. Muissner
Irinyl
Leeann
Kansas City
Kaneay City
Fevan
Southwest
Chicago
Hore
South West
Kansaa City
Moma
Woman Refuses Rockefeller In Maquoketan Courtship
A Maquoketan woman, EW Pfeiffer, daughter of a local grocer, refused the hand of Joli Rockefeller after a courtship in Cleveland. The article notes the social distinction among residents and contrasts the fortunes of the suitors, highlighting the disgraced or less fortunate suitor.
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Joli D. Rockers
Pfeiffer
Clivat
Cleveland
Daly
Mullen Indicted in Federal Case Over Winnebago Arrests
Thurston County Sheriff Mullen faces a federal grand jury indictment for resisting United States authority during the attempt to arrest Winnebago Indian police. The case underscores federal supremacy over state power in Omaha filings.
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Sherifn Trontle
Omaha
Mullen
Elon
Maynard Hynes Dune
Br. Paul
Min
Clough
Harry Hayward
Kite Ging
Nova Scotian Apple Pie Anecdote
A Nova Scotian visitor heard a quaint tale of a small town host offering three kinds of apple pie ovens named Thou crogs bar and kiveriid. The hostess urges a choice though guests are not hungry, insisting on fetching pie with a polite offer.
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Odd Fellows Temple Dedication Ceremony at Philadelphia
The Odd Fellows temple near Wheeling hosts a grand dedication with civic and fraternal dignitaries from Rochester to Springfield. Delegates journey from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states as the encampment prepares to open for the first time in 25 years, with plans for a statewide celebration and ceremonial rites led by senior lodge officials.
Unclear OCR News Snapshots Include Officials and Royal Note
Mixed historical notes report on iron production gains, military surgeon convention in Mutato, Queen Victoria’s Balmoral stay, a drawing room event, and bank currency section approvals. The fragmentary item cites Worcester Palace and various officials, but details are incomplete and non-linear.
Bohemian Exposition Draws New York Visitors
An ethnological exposition in New York highlights Bohemian life with a Bohemian church model and a photostat department at an American restaurant. Bohemian residents, led by Chicago organizers, funded the event with several thousand dollars and sent a architect and carpenters for the booth.
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Prague
Bohemia
America
Mapa
Burea
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Ue Exposition
Annual Convention Closes for Y M C A Secretaries
Hartford Conn May 17 The annual convention of the Y M C A Secretaries Association closed last night and delegates return home today New methods of religious work in education earned general approval and attendees foresee expanded social and entertainment programs A Sumner Dudley of New York praised camping and new field operations which may be widely used next season Last
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Agere Ummewivd
Sumner
Dudley
New York City
United States cutter Perry rushes to avert maritime clash
In San Francisco on May 13 the revenue cutter Commo dore Perry sped out to head off a potential fleet confrontation near Heringsen. The mission aims to prevent armed vessels from selling and to deter British interference as tensions rise over the seating question and northern moves. The situation signals risk of retaliation and a cautious U S response to avoid further trouble with England.
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Perry
England
Hon
Street Car Profits Cut By Bicycle Surge In City Transit
May 17 report notes rising bicycle use hurts streetcar revenue as unpaved streets, dry roads, and pleasant weather boost passenger shifts. Despite increased sport and population, fixed costs stay steady, making small monthly fare changes impact profits. outlook unclear for new routes. Lynn Gibson, a Washington territory official, part of obituary note in Audubon Park.
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Mon
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Sutotles
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Orlaana
Janica Lynn Gibson
Audubon Park
Washington Territory
Cleveland
Notable General Sherman Recalled Across American History
In a reminiscence of General Sherman, the article notes his presence at key moments from California gold fever through the Mexican and Civil Wars, including his Savannah letter and his stance under Mounting danger. It contrasts his decisive leadership with a quip about keeping houses during Lincoln’s time. It also touches on American impact on Indian religious views and a Hindu’s blunt joke about baptism.
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