Wealthy Minneapolis lumberman donates pine to Swedish Lutheran Church
Charles A. Smith, a wealthy Minneapolis lumberman, gives 25,000 feet of standing pine valued at about 25 000 dollars to the Swedish Lutheran church at Lindsborg Kansas. The piece notes related industrial and historical items and a court ruling restoring a New York schoolmaster to his position with back pay.
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Swedish Lutheran Church
Lindsborg
Kan
Charles A. Smith
Minneapolis
New York
Court of Appeals
Sheep Wagon Wedding at Casper for New Mr and Mrs Lambert
In Casper Wyoming Ross Lambert owner of a sheep ranch wed Miss Louisa Morrison at midnight seated in a sheep wagon. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride's mother and a few friends. After the knot was tied the couple headed to Saett's Ranch twenty miles away in the same wagon.
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Casper
Wyo
Ross Lambert
Louisa Morrison
Saett
First White Chicago Birth Celebrates 79 Years
Alexander Beaubien, the first white child born in Chicago, just marked his 79th birthday. He witnessed the city’s infancy from a few log houses near the river mouth and the first frame house. His early playmates were Potawatomies, Winnebagoes, and Sacs, while his father served John Jacob Astor's fur company and the home was always filled with traded pelts.
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Chiscago
Alexander Beaubien
Chicago River
John Jacob Astor
Fur Company
Census uproar as locals denounce enumerators in Albany
Report from Indianapolis notes prize blockheads among census takers. Public furor erupts in Albany New York over population decline with locals calling enumerators drunk and incompetent. Recount demanded amid misread questionnaire replies such as "20 by 40" and "76 feet."
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Indianapolis
Buch
Albany
N. Y
National Society Urged For Historic Places Protection
State societies have preserved and marked historic sites inspiring Congress to form a national society. Massachusetts Virginia Maryland Nova Scotia and Australia exchange ideas on rural delivery ballot reform land transfer and other reforms. The interchanges bolster patriotic memory and modernization across nations and states.
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Massachusetts
Virginia
Maryland
Doatatyg Ter
Toronto
Cannafan
Nova Scotia
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Zionist colonization stalled by sultan decree in Palestine
The Zionist movement faces a three month limit for Jews entering Palestine and a ban on acquiring land as outlined by the sultan. The London Spectator credits Russian diplomacy with backing the Turkish action, warning that Germany seeks influence in Southwest Asia while Abduk Hamid’s voice speaks, hands guided by Russia’s foreign minister.
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Palestine
London Spectator
Armove
Germany
Asia
Abduk Hamid
McKinley Inauguration Explains Strong Presidency
The article lauds McKinley as a great leader entering his second term, crediting his calm handling of war and economic revival. It contrasts opposition critiques with a view of his influence over Congress, his unity across parties, and the nationwide support his policies have earned.
Broken Opposition Is Said to Mark McKinley Era
The Washington Star reports that President McKinley has overcome organized Senate resistance to insular policy. It argues no cohesive anti administration party exists in Congress, with Democrats largely undecided and hesitant to oppose, while McKinley’s tact and amiability foster broad good will within the party.
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Eam
Washington Star
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United States
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Hamilton
Seward
Munroe
Hi Tory
Senate
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Democratic Party
Philippines
Colorado Notes Takes A Look At State Happenings
Colorado notes report barber shop hours in Boulder and Colorado Springs. Trout introduction, mining deaths, and railroad delays are covered alongside civic projects. Officials discuss a rapid transit grant, water works bonds in Pagosa Springs, and a new auditorium. Notables include Lyman Baldwin and John Hays Hammond.
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John McGillis
Camp Bird
Ouray
G. A. R. Memorial Association of
Denver
Thomas W. Goad
Colorado
Liverpool
England
Trinidad
F. R. Wood
W. E. Lawler
Boulder
Marshall
Lorado Springs
W. S. Stratton
Pagosa Springs
Colorado Springs
Colorado Legislature Work Scales New Heights in Session
The ongoing legislature shows life with a plan to move House bills to the governor. Senate Bill No. 2 on Denver city county consolidation passes House 47 to 7, with 11 absent, now awaiting the governor. Officers discuss a bribery probe, a pay day bill, and revenue measures as lawmakers push state financing and constitutional amendments.
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Senate
Bush
Denver
House
George E. Ross-Lewin
First National Bank
United States
State Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
Mr. Stewart
Edward Ylor
Clay B. Whitford
TH. N. Hawkins
Patterson, Richards & Hawkins
John Murphy
Calvin E. Reed
T. J. O'Donnell
Charles E. Gast
A. W. Arrington
Stewart
Casimero Barela
Barela
Charles 8. Sprague
Colorado Springs
Rawalt
Madden
Stubbs
Pochon
Dickerson
Sprague
Bucklin Bill Sparks House Debate on Constitutional Tax System
In the House the Bucklin bill on the Austalasia tax system drew sharp lines with supporters and opponents arguing its fit for the county. Several members urged or opposed the plan, noting revenue concerns and the proposal to submit the question to voters for a third reading recommendation.
Petitions Read in Senate Endorse State Board of Inspection
In the Senate the following communications were read under petitions. The Yuma Cattle and Norse Growers Association, Roaring Fork Stock Growers Association, Bent County Cattle and Horse Growers Association, Round-Up Association and North Park Stock Growers Association endorse H. R. 839 Harris establishing a state board of inspection commissioners.
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Senate
Yuma Cattle and Norse Growers’ Association
Roaring Fork Stock Growers’ Association
In Horse S. B. 52
Ammons
Bent County Cattle and Horse Growers’ Association
Round-Up Association
North Park Stock We Association Indorse H. R
Harris
State Board of Inspection Commissioners
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