Reading and Answering Want Ads Triggers War News Tone
Portsmouth wires from Aug 25 report six cables from St Peters burg via Count Lamsdorff opposing Japan’s compromise. President Meyer’s audience in Peterhof unsatisfactory but open door remains. de Witte involved, Sakhalin price debated, arbitration possible. Lamsdorff says Russia pays no territory. Virginia election indications favor Martin Swanson slate.
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N. N
de Witte
St. Petersburg
Count Lamsdorff
N. H
Meyer
Peterhof
Oyster Bay
Venice
Japan
Russia
Sakhalin
Nicholas
Lamsdorff
St. Wetersburg
Reuter Telegram Company
Tribune Want Column Highlights Local Move In Ad
A Tribune notice reports a family securing a new home through local classified ads. The item underscores how readers use listings to find housing in the city.
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Tribune
Robbers Attack Rhinelander Manager. Factory Burns
Frank Sayner of the Rhinelander Boat Company was attacked by two robbers in the basement after midnight. He escaped, but was overpowered and knocked unconscious while thieves robbed checks and about $500 in cash. The lamp they overturned started a factory fire.
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Rovbed
Barnael
Rhinelander
Wis
Frank Sayner
Rhinelander Boat Company
Sayner
Forrest Defends Surpluses in Australian House
Melbourne report notes Sir John Forrest speaking in the house of representatives about surpluses and fiscal measures as August matches proceed. The session focuses on budgetary concerns and policy options amid debates on national finance.
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Melbourne
House of Representatives
John Forrest
Labor Leaders Fined for Contempt in Cincinnati Case
John O’Leary vice president of the Molders' Union of North America and Henry Hinnekemp business agent of the local union were found guilty of contempt and each fined 100 dollars. They allegedly induced two foundry workers to quit under union recognition promises. The court injunction barred any interference with the plaintiff’s business, and the defendants argued for union rights to offer better work. The case may go to the supreme court.
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Cincinnati
John O'Leary
Molders’ Union of North America
Ienry Hinnekemp
Supreme Court
Cleveland
Hosea
Llosen
Proscription of the Negro in Bloomington Ice Cream Parlors
Proscription in Bloomington Alabama reports that ice cream and soda shops refuse service to colored patrons by demanding payment upfront for each glass or dish. White customers object to sharing glasses, leading to boycotts of establishments serving Negroes. A group of colored jubilee singers faced the same policy and threatened suits after being refused service.
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Bloomington
Bloomington Chautauqua
Difficulties Yield to a Want Ad Venture
A playful note suggests listing one’s difficulties to gauge how many could be resolved through a small advertising venture. It invites readers to consider a creative approach to problem solving via publishable notices and services.
Two Entertainments In Aurora End In Police Raid
In Aurora the basement Salvation Army event for Hold the Fort collided with a police raid on a large craps game in the same building. The uproar ended with overturned tables and fleeing gamblers as crowd noise mixed with religious music.
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Aurora
Salvation Army
Doctors Offered a Bribe in Stanford Case Recall
Honolulu reports recall a sensational story that Stanford estate representatives allegedly offered physicians money to alter autopsy conclusions on Mrs. Jane Stanford. Dr. C B Wood billed 150 for the autopsy which the estate refused, claiming territorial authorities should perform autopsies. Dr. Stumphries defended the private autopsy as proper and said the alleged bribe proposal would have a decisive impact if accepted.
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Honolulu
Jane Stanford
Stanford
C. B. Wood
Stumphries
Wood
Esate
Waggaman Indicted for Embezzlement in Catholic University Trust
Thomas B. Waggaman former treasurer of the Catholic university was indicted by a federal grand jury for embezzlement linked to his duties as a trustee of a trust estate amid attention on the sizable funds involved.
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Washington
Thomas Bh. Waggaman
Catholic University
Federal Grand Jury
Belt of Lightning Destroys West Burlington Block
A violent electrical storm struck near Burlington Indiana on July 23. A belt of lightning sparked a fire that consumed a large business block in West Burlington, including the opera house a general store and a fine ice cream saloon. All property belonged to Gahegan and Son.
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Burlington
Gahegan & Son
Moth Infestations Close Minneapolis Flour Mills
Mediterranean moths have closed two Minneapolis flour mills with more shutdowns expected to rid the area of pests. The insects gather under fine silk cloths used in sifting flour and form webs one to four inches thick.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Five Leaf Clover foreshadows danger as lineman falls
Traverse City Mich Aug mid shows Dunenan McLachlan, a lineman, about to climb a forty foot pole. He touches a live wire and dies instantly. He had found a five leaf clover at the pole foot and feared death, prompting a momentary job quit. Fellow workers released and the body fell to the ground. Also advertised are North Western excursion rates to Portland Tacoma Seattle and California with the Overland Limited and California Express trains departing from multiple stations.
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Traverse City
Mich
Dunenan McLachlan
McLachlan
Coffins Ready for Aged Phelps Couple at Selby Farm
Two handsomely trimmed coffins rest in a spare room at the Selby township home of Christopher C. Phelps and wife. The aged couple, 92 and 75, are pioneer residents of central Illinois. Caskets were built to their specifications using wood from their own seasoned orchard.
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Bloomington
Christopher C. Phelps
Selby Township
Bureau County
Central
Ilinois
Phelps
Very Low Excursion Rates to Philadelphia by North-Western Line
Ex excursion tickets will be sold September 14 15 and 16 with favorable return limits on account of Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O F Apply to agents Chicago & North Western Ry.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
California
Pacific Coast
Overland Limited
California Express
Chicago & North- Western Ry
North-Western
Grand Lodge I. O. O. F
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Tribune North Side News: The Best Always
The Tribune highlights its north side coverage and emphasizes strong local reporting. Readers are invited to follow daily updates on community events, local leaders, and neighborhood developments.
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Excursion to Dubuque for Tri-State Fair
The C M St P Ry offers excursion tickets to Dubuque for the Tri-State Fair from August 21 to 26 priced at 365 for the round trip. Tickets on sale August 21 to 26 good for return until August 28, 1905.
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Dubuque
For Sale Ads Turn Forgotten Items Into Cash
Make quick money by listing unused belongings in a simple For Sale ad. A small investment can unlock value from forgotten treasures without harming friendships.
Bryan and son return home from lecture tour
Lincoln Neb Aug 23 W J Bryan is resting after lectures which will end in two weeks His son William who had been in a Chicago hospital is nearly recovered and accompanied his father home They will sail for the Orient from San Francisco in September instead of to Europe as previous announced
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Neb
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
William
Chicago
San Francisco
Orient
Europe
Excursion Tickets to Elroy Wisconsin Fair Offered
Excursion fares via the North Western Line available August 28 through September 1 with return until September 2. Tickets may be purchased through agents for travel to Elroy Wisconsin.
Trolley Collision on Brooklyn Bridge Kills One Man
In New York on August 33 a Brooklyn bridge trolley collision left one dead and five injured. Frederick Tripp of the Bronx died. two surface cars collided rear end under the Brooklyn side stone arch.
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New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Frederick Tripp
Bronx
Wife Acquitted in Iowa Murder Case
Ottumwa Iowa August 23 Mrs Mary Harris is discharged at a preliminary hearing in the murder of her husband James Harris who was found dead August 5 with a bullet hole in his head.
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Ottumwa
Mary Harris
James Harris
Harris
Viceroy and Governor Move to End U.S. Goods Boycott
In Shanghai on August 23 the viceroy and the provincial governor reportedly agreed to suppress a boycott of United States goods, signaling official steps to ease the trade dispute.
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Shanghai
United States
Excursion Tickets to County Fair at Galesville Wisconsin
Reduced rate excursion tickets via the North Western Line available August 28 to 31 with return until September 1. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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Galesville
Wis
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Real estate ads merit close watch by cautious saver
A reader notes that a man who has saved a few hundred dollars should monitor real estate listings closely, comparing prices and opportunities with keen vigilance.
Notice to Du Pater on school land certificates forfeiture
La Crosse Wisconsin on August 8 1905 F J Toland issues notice to Le A Du Pater Berkley California under a September 6 1904 contract demanding 1710 dollars due for principal interest and expenses. If unpaid by October 6 1995 the school land certificates numbered 11974 to 11985 124809 12490 12504 secured by the debt shall be forfeited and become Tolands property.
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Wis
le. A. du Pater
Berkley
California
F. J. Toland
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Schedule Note
Daily service pattern shows trains running daily except Sundays and Saturdays with variations in the week. The listing records normal weekday operation and exceptions for weekend service in the historic timetable.
Green Bay and Western RR schedule changes effective June 21
The notice lists the Green Bay and Western Railroad timetables. It details outbound and inbound connections from La Crosse to Merrillan and Green Bay, with transfer times at Marshland Amherst Junction Stevens Point and Winona. It notes a Merrillan daily train at 7:40 a.m. except Sunday and a return service from Winona at 5:00 p.m.
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Winona la Crosse
Stevens Point
Grand Rapids
St. Paul
Minneapolis
la Crosse
Marshland
Winona
Merrillan
Omaha Road
Wisconsin Central
Amherst Junction
The Tide of Needs Reciprocated
Seeking work and help in return with steady hours and fair wage. applicant, George Eliot, offers skills in writing, editing, and research. Available for projects from December to March, remote or on site, negotiable pay and timetable. References furnished upon request.
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