China seeks higher duties to meet indemnity demand
From Marshfield Wis. news of the world: China asks an increase in customs to meet the indemnity payment of 437,008,000. Allied forces’ indemnity wiped out. April 22 reports three hundred plus killed or wounded amid frontier explosions. China’s tribute and foreign troop actions are described. Paris cabinet meeting signals power negotiations. German and Chinese forces clash with pillaging reports and casualties.
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Shanel
Chili
Heke
Delenese
Paris
London
Cosgor
Peklit
Washington
Tinos
Chineise
Innk
Coban committee backs adaption amid Pacific tensions
The Coban committee in relations votes to recommend adaptation at Phitt amemument as tensions mount after a Santiago Cuba baseball game incident where a Cuban pushed an American down. Police units have broken up a band of American brigands in Pampanga province. The Philippines party seeks mediation between the US government and local masses. Commissary Sergeant Woodcock is guilty of selling government stores at Miliva and sentenced to years in prison. Aguinalio remains inactive amid antiimperial sentiment.
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Coban Counseittee
Santiago
Cuba
Pampanga
Saxon
Philippines
Woodcockswas
Miliva
The Boers and Global War Turbulence
A chaotic mash of 1901 era news items: Boer actions, London statements, fires in Cape Town farms, famine rumors in Olio, and various political and social notes. Reports include mining disasters, legal rulings, theater figures, and notable deaths.
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Louwle Doubi
Boar conManlant
Cape Town
Turbulent era reports across cities and nations
A sprawling montage reports jilted marriages and reassignments, academic resignations, labor strife, and political moves. Presidents, grand masters, and bankers figure amid strikes, court actions, and diplomatic shifts as war clouds murmur over Philadelphia Boston Chicago and international capitals.
Smallpox Detains Steamship at Quarantine
New York May 18 steamship Hohenzollern of North German Lloyd is held at quarantine due to a smallpox case in steerage. Cabin passengers were removed after seven hours. The vessel marks the first use of new quarantine rules for contagious diseases. After demigation steerage passengers will be sent to Ellis Island.
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New York
Hohengzollern
North Germany
Lloyd Ine
Hohenzgollern
Elils Island
J P Morgan Knighted in Paris Honor The Legion of Honor
London May 18 The Exchange Telegraph Paris correspondent reports that J P Morgan has been tendered the decoration of Knight of the Legion of Honor by French authorities. The move signals recognition by France for his influence in finance and international trade during a period of strong transatlantic links.
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J. P. Morgan
London
Exchange Telegraph
Paris
Legion of Honor
Albany Strike Deepens Franchised Unrest in May Crisis
Albany reports no settlement as railway strike lingers after talks between Union Traction officials and strikers. Council proposes arbitration and possible franchise revocation if Monday passes, while police and 600 additional troops reinforce the city amid continued disorder and transport disruptions.
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Albany
Union Traction Company
Common Council
Mth
New Forkity
Wil Walsh
E. Leroy Smith
Ivpetion
Strom
Teotile
Vth
Viewing Fair Site Plans for Repairs and Buildings
Milwaukee May 12 officers and committee members met to decide how to allocate a 25000 dollar fund for fall show preparations. 7000 goes to Milwaukee fund and 18000 for a new office building a janitor’s house and repairs. Buildings will be painted and repaired and a possible pavilion for stock judging may be built later.
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G. McKerrow
Hupbard
G. Wilcox
J. W. Thompson
Charl Jwonse
George Wylie
Secr
Tary True
Milwaukee
Dairy School
Dad School
Crop Failure In India Reported In May Weather Situation
May 18 dispatch notes crop failure in India as ongoing planting and weather conditions affect yields. London telegraph cautions of broader regional impact and potential supply concerns.
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India
London
Relief rolls rise as Indian secretary cites 481000 aid recipients
Lord George Hamilton, the Indian secretary, noted in Parliament that 481000 people were then receiving relief and expected to increase rapidly. The figure reflects ongoing welfare needs amid the period’s administrative response.
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Lord George Hamilton
House of Formmans
Colored editor in trouble in Milwaukee
Milwaukee May 8 Rh B Montgomery editor of the Wisconsin Advocate a paper claiming to serve colored people is in trouble again Since criticizing a Boston colored woman who sought admission to a Milwaukee convention of the Women Federation of Clubs he has fallen from favor A colored porker Steve Robinson denounced Montgomery before a church meeting and Montgomery allegedly libelous article led to a warrant for his arrest but he could not be found and may have gone to Chicago
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Wis
Rh. B. Montgomery
Wisconsin Advocate
Boston
Wonens Federation of Clubs
Montgomery
Steve Robinson
M. B. Church
Advocate
Robinson
Chicago
Washington D C May 1s Route Recommendation Report
On air from Washington May 1s officials will discuss the Istagian canal commission report. The likely finding favors the Niverngun route for engineering advantages over the Panama route with fewer problems.
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Washington,d. C
Addit
Jett Wone
Istagian Cansl Commission
Red Park
Panama
Europe
United States
The Saskatchewan District and Its Fertile Lands
An in-depth account extols the Saskatoon region as exceptionally fertile with two soil types rich loam and lighter loam, both highly productive. It praises climate, drainage, and dry air favoring stock raising, dairy farming, and grain, noting abundant water and fuel and long manured seasons for crops and pasture.
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Doris
Rosy Boeing
Qroaidie
Huile
Saskatoon
Westin Canada
Gale
Egg Disti
Cound
Ileland
Saskatchewan Valley
KulTalo
Astormawent
Waliea States
Lue
Smallpox Fear Prompts Burning Lumber Camps in Wis
West Superior Wis May 13 reports fear of a coming northern smallpox epidemic. Authorities consider burning lumber camps to stamp out the disease amid about twenty cases. A contingency fund of up to 10000 is expected from the legislature to support the effort and care for patients, with requests likely from many states for aid.
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West Superior
Wis
Shah of Persia Dying Rumor Sparks Coup Talk
London May 8 reports the shah of Persia is dying of kidney disease amid rumors that Russia plans to seize power upon his demise. The sparse dispatch notes health concerns and rising international speculation over succession and influence in the region.
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Russia
London
She Shah of
Persia
Illness Forces Postponed Visit to Contrexeville
The text notes that Tifis 1, from the Daily Ex press, is too ill to undertake a planned journey to Contrexeville and suggests the illness will not trigger a Russian coup in Persia.
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Tifis
Daily Express
Contrexeville
Persia
English Strike Averted In London Rail Clash
In London on May 18 the London and North Western railroad faced a threatened strike after several employees were discharged and some workers transferred. Directors said a meeting had been held and promised to reconsider thirteen cases while the others would not be interfered with.
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London
London & Northwestern Railroad
Thethers
Child Dies After Homemade Firework Injury
In Watertown Wisconsin on May 18 John TM Busert aged 3 filled a cartridge with powder, placed a fuse in his mouth and lit it. The explosion tore the lower part of his face away and he died an hour later in terrible agony. A widow and three children survive him.
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F. Watertown
Wis
John ™ Busert
Cnllgren
Dohn P. Loomis Called
Kansas City May 18 John P. Loomis a prominent businessman died yesterday after a brief illness. Flo was born in Neenah Wisconsin in 185.
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Dohn P. Loomis
Kansas City
John P. Hoomis
Flo
Neenah
Wis
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