Indians and Whisky the Agents Having Traveled
Washington, Nov. 5. The Indian department faces a hard task curbing liquor sales to Indians on allotments. Courts have begun to view Indians as United States citizens, easing restrictions on liquor sales. Agent Day condemns whisky traffic and urges enforcement while noting drought, poor instruction, and limited supplies among farms. He calls for stronger action by the commissioner and general guidance on the Indian problem.
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Washington
Indian Department
United Fois
Egerton
South
United States Grand Jury
Indian Affairs
Cole
David F. Day
Sys
Congress
Day
Ant
Frank G. Arma
Fragmentary Rise of a Branding Tron Motif
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a cryptic theme involving reversed text, blankets cast aside, and a plow. It reads like a stray line from a broader editorial or feature, with no clear persons, places, dates, or concrete events readable.
Big Election Bets At St James Hotel New York
Report from New York details heavy wagering at the St James Hotel on election outcomes. Bets involve Hill Morton and Morton’s state victory with several large sums exchanged by bettors including Joe Wendling A Mattheson J Westcott and J Mahoney. A stranger offered a 1000 to 75000 wager on Morton’s margin but disappeared with call for cash to settle.
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New York
St. James
Joe Wendig
Michael F. Dwyer
Hill
Morton
A. Mattheson
J. Wescott
Boston
Wendlig
Hin
Mattheson
Westcott
J. J. Mahoney
A. J. Powers
Wendie
Wendig
Police Captain O'Toole Seeks Retirement Amid Bribery Claims
Acting Captain William O'Toole of Leonard Street station asked to retire after Lexow committee testimony alleging bribes while head of the Piasex Market court squad. Dr Whitehead testified paying O'Toole on several malpractice arrests, and the retirement decision awaits board action after investigation.
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New York
William O'Toole
Leonard Street
Lexow Committee
Whitehead
O'Toole
Greeting General Booth at Washington Depot Visit
Salvation Army soldiers filled the Pennsylvania depot to greet General Booth commander in chief arriving with Ballington Booth. District clergy and dignitaries welcomed him, followed by a parade to barracks and hospitality at W B Woodward's home. He met city priests at the Congregational church and spoke to a large Convention Hall audience.
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Washington
Salvation Army
Pennsylvania
General Booth
M. S. Newman
First Congregational Church
L. B. Wilson
H. B.farland
Ballington Booth
Pennsylvania Avenue
W. B. Woodward
Congregational Church
Convention Hall
China seeks peace through powers over Japan conflict
London November 6 The Daily News reports China has asked the foreign office to mediate with Japan for peace and has sent a minister to Paris to seek France's mediation. It notes China offered terms of peace and frames this as a renewal of earlier overtures, with calls that European powers avoid prolonging the war.
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London
The
Daily News
Foreign Office
China
Japan
Paris
France
Lord Rosebery
United States
The Mexican Rodeo in Southern California Ranches
An old time Mexican rodeo survives in Southern California’s Mexican settlements. Vaqueros drive cattle to corrals at successive ranches, lasso and brand, then feast on hot chili dishes and wines. After sunset, young senors and senoritas dance a cachuca and La Jota amid a lively fandango.
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California
San Juan Capistrano
Senor Avila
Senor Arriilaga
San Juan Valley
Something That Will Average All Right Bits Tid Bits
Pegg says his son trusts his wisdom and Potts reassures that things will average out. By age 20 the boy may think his parent knows nothing. The exchange reflects lighthearted, humorous dialogue in a brief tidbit.
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Pegg
Potts
Intriguing Scientific Amusement From Old Reports
A collection of speculative science notes mentions a midday fireball over the Irish Sea on May 9, future food use, polar distances under 500 miles, forty eight eye diseases, and the Zante earthquake of 1890 moving at 3.5 miles per second. It notes Leroyal’s find of 400 petrified Indians in a Guerrero cave and a French alloy for glass soldering by A F Walter. A 267-pound meteorite near Godhaven is described as tempered steel, with diverse elements listed. Dr Buisson of Paris promotes hydrophobia prevention by vapor baths, testing a rabid dog with a virus incoculation claim.
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Irish Sea
Leroyal
Guerrero
Mexico
A. F. Walter
A. Heilprin
Godhaven
Disco Island
Buisson
Paris
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