Minister Conger Welcomed in Des Moines Addressing Boxer Society Trials
Des Moines May 4 Minister Conger was formally welcomed at a 2 pm public meeting in the auditorium. About three thousand citizens attended as addresses of welcome were given by Joige Josiah Given Dy 28 Hutchings, Joh A. McCall, Governor Snow, Mayor Hartenhewer and others. Conger responded, reviewing the siege of Pekin and the Boxer movement. He described a Chinese society backed by Shantung governors, aimed at expelling foreigners, and recounted missionary and provincial actions fueling fear of foreigners. He warned the danger of the society and its impact on Chinese and foreign relations. Last evening Conger and Tanly attended a reception at the theatre house hosted by the city federation of women’s clubs.
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Des Moines
Conger
Lis Beer
Shanting
Gene Yugheu
Chin
Shanti
Rev de Brooks
Kent
Desing
Val Shon
Darth
Gouger
Tanly
Atre House
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Two More Judges Suggested In Assembly Debate
In Missan on May 4 the judiciary committee endorsed a joint resolution to amend the constitution increasing supreme court judges from five to seven. The aim is to remove an intermediate court between circuit and supreme tribunals and ease the high court’s burden. The plan requires approval by two legislatures and popular ratification, a process lasting several years. The assembly debated Milwaukee shoreline and submerged lands questions, with vetoes sustained on related measures.
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Judiciary Committee
Supreme Court
Supreme
Keene
Milwaukee
Tla
Northwestern
North Point
Keane
United States Supreme Court
Orton
Cady
Sturdevant
Assembly
Mussrs
Barker
Wartung
Miner
Silkwerth
Schwedel
ZinniWonn
Milwaukee Senate and House clash over peddler fruit hawking bill
In Milwaukee debates the house refused to concur with a senate amendment allowing professional peddlers to hawk fruits. Another senate amendment set limits on legislature contest expenses, changing the figure from 390 to 350 dollars.
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Milwaukee
Senate
Judiciary Committee
House
Pension plan for 40000 Sinnis Central employes
Chicago May 4 President Stayveant Dish of the Sinnis Central road announced a new pension system for about 40,000 employes. The plan begins July 1 and offers more liberal provisions than any prior railroad. The company starts with a gift of 250,000 and will annually allocate up to 100,000.
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Mingis Central Company
Chicago
Sinois Central Road
No Immigration Board This Year Amid Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR text discusses apportionment, senate actions, and political confusion. Mentions Sheboygan area, state houses, and various names with unclear roles. Core sense shows stalled immigration board plans and disputed districting amid legislative friction.
Conger Welcomed Home by Iowa After China Mission
Majory Edwin J. Conger the Republican minister on China was greeted with a hero’s reception on Iowa soil at Council Bluffs. A formal reception at the Grand hotel preceded a Des Moines delegation’s welcome and a march to the state capital with music and speeches.
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China
Des Moines
Speela
Huang Mini
Ana
Omiba
Edwin J. Conger
Lowa
Council Buffs
Grand Hotel
Leslie M. Shaw
Conger
Jennings
Juror in Eastman Case Delays Murder Trial
In Cambridge Massachusetts on May 4 the defense counsel argued as jury illness paused the Eastman murder case against Charles R. Eastman. An early adjournment was ordered due to one juror’s illness, with Apache Kiv a Zuaui band teacher later noted as a desperado expected to appear.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles R. Eastman
Richard Grogan
Native plums and mulching aid tree growth and market demand
Native plums show strong demand in local markets with midsized varieties selling well. Deep thinning of curculio stung fruit helps prevent larvae spread, while mulching practices improve tree vigor and yields. Experts note good prospects for choicer varieties and highlight practical marketing prices and packing methods.
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Madison
Michigan
Prof. Goff
Manila Builds Civil Government After Inauguration
Manila reports civil government established yesterday with a general civil government inaugurated. The United States Philippine Commission vows to permit experiments or elections here, while authorizing similar steps in other municipalities. Taft states a municipal government for Manila will soon be created.
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Manila
United States Philippine Commission
Plums Shrinking Vines and Thinning in Orchard Care
The article discusses plum tree thinning to improve fruit size, noting thinning does not increase total yield and early thinning benefits depend on bearing. It covers best timing as soon as curculio-damaged fruit is identifiable, spacing guidelines, and market price considerations for mid to large sizes. It also mentions pruning, variety differences, and handling during harvest plus a legal note on a court session observation.
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Goff
Oafo Aho University
Feaure
Veta Sor
Wits Gay Hatch
Eastman
Cambridge
Maya
Jliens
America
Jarga
M'KINLEY SEES COWBOYS AT AUSTIN VISIT
President and party arrived in Austin with a hearty reception as they toured the cotton belt of Texas. Crowds lined the way to the station and long-horned cattle and cowboys greeted the presidential party before it continued to San Antonio.
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Austin
Great Southwest
Tejas
Texas
San Antonio
Miss Loeb Fourth Irresistible Luck Stir Michigan First
Michigan wins first place in the Northern Oratorical Contest with Carroll L. Story presenting Henry Ward Beecher as the topic. Chicago takes second with Bertram G. Nelson on The World's Orator. Iowa third with Ottassett on Israel's Last Conductivity. Wisconsin fourth with Miss Louisa Loeb on Triumph of Altruism. Officers elected include President F. S. Merriun and Vice President E. G. Marshall. Next year’s contest to be in Chicago.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Lormac
Michigan
Carroll L. Story
Henry ‘Ward Beecher
Chicago
Bertram G. Nelson
Otta Sett
Israel
Wisconsin
Louisa Loeb
Oberlin
Minnesota
F. S. Merriun
E. G. Marshall
E. G. B. Watson
Chicuss
Judge notes tight control of Shakespeare revivals by Cohen
The judge comments on Cohen’s theater control and the resulting scarcity of Shakespearean revivals, citing Mendenheimer-Shakespeare’s interpretation of the Jew Shylock as a harsh portrayal and linking it to business policy. The exchange hints at industry influence shaping classic productions.
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Mendenheimer
Shakespeare
Shy- Joel
Hochensteiner
Cohen
First Presidential Visit to New Orleans Inspires Big Banquet
The presidential party traveled the cotton belt from Memphis to New Orleans May 2. Crowds lined the Yazoo valley and Mississippi towns to greet the president and cabinet. Governors, senators, and local officials welcomed the party as a grand military parade marked the trip, while New Orleans hosted a formal reception and comments on army canteens and local agriculture amid lively local talk.
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Cotton Bell
New Orleans
Memphis
Gulf of Mexico
Yazoo Valley
Vicksburg
Jackson
Mississippi
Magnolia
Melkinley
Cleveland
Turk Yeve
Befara Ima 2
Ind
Creszent
Ethr All
Vetel
Letter from Philippines praises insurgents and US work
February letter from C. Q. Arian in Montelopa, Litkoh, describing garrison duty near Los Baños, claiming over 100 prisoners sent to Manila and about 100 guns captured or forced to surrender. Town burnings cited then insurrection largely over, with insurgents surrendering for $15 per gun and oath of allegiance. Observations extolins insurgent intelligence and potential for American schools, noting women and children as bright and optimistic about education.
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Matt Anderson
Mt. Moreh
C. Q. Arian
Philippines
Montelopa
Litkoh
Los Banos
Manila
Ishiads
United States
May Day Abroad Reports Mixed in Latin Countries
Across Gorlin, Rome, Tasbon, Madrid, and Vitana on May Day 1919 comparable scenes of orderly demonstrations and minor disturbances occurred. In some places thousands joined peaceful unions or eight hour day rallies while others faced police warnings and sporadic clashes. Newspapers suspended briefly in Vitana as lawful meetings proceeded in Rome and provincial areas.
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Gorlin
Rome
Tasbon
Madrid
Barcelona
Vitana
Marquis Ito Resigns as Japanese Cabinet Crisis Deepens
Amid delays by Finance Minister Viscount Watahaho on public works the cabinet crisis peaked with Premier Marquis Ito resigning to the Mikado. Other cabinet members followed suit except War Minister Baron Kondama. It is said Ito urged Emperor to appoint Marquis Yamagata to form a new cabinet, though Ito may lead a new administration.
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Yokohama
Viscount Watahaho
Marquis Ite
Baron Kondama
Ito
Yamagata
Tto
Cash Register Co Strike Shuts Plant in Nayton Ohio
National Cash Register Company board announces factory closure after molders quarrel delays production. About 2,340 employees affected as four molders were discharged and foundry workers walked out seeking reinstatement. President John J Patterson refused to comment on the dispute.
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Nayton
Ohio
National Cash Register Company
John J. Patterson
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