Freight Theft Plagues Rail Lines Across the Midwest
A Chicago dispatch reports extensive freight thefts from rail cars amid a year of losses, allegedly tied to an organized group. Last year losses reach $500,000 with multiple grain crews discharged after officials blamed workers. A Milwaukee railman reportedly confessed, implicating others, while county officials consider compensating Mr. Gales for his losses with taxpayer support.
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Chikago
Milwaunee & St. Paul Read
I Transit
Chicago ‘Dispatch
Bush
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
Resolutions by Chianka Lodge Honor Deceased Members
Chianka Lodge No 221 Mitchell South Dakota passes resolutions mourning the deaths of W N Holland and A J Curtis. They express heartfelt sympathy to Holland and Curtis families, note the loss to their homes and the sorrow of their children and kin, and order the resolutions recorded and copies sent to the relatives.
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W. N. Holland
Meiners
Mitchell
South Dakota
Chianka’ Lodge
Itchell
Hollands
Guattas Conmie
Resolutions of Condolence for W N Hollands
A Western Star lodge committee notes the death of W N Hollands and offers heartfelt sympathy to him and his motherless children. The resolution requests minutes entry and publication in city papers, signed by Leonora Ferris, Alice Spink, and Carrie Stafford.
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W. N. Hollands
Star Gebekathi Lodge
Toyanel
Glir
Hollands
Leonora ‘Ek
Ferris
Alice Spink
Carrie Stafford
County Treasurer Reimbursed After Bank Shortfall
The county treasurer Mike Gales refunded 2800 dollars after Stevens Bank failed to cover county deposits. A later one dollar dividend reduced the loss to 980 dollars, with Aurora and county officials approving reimbursement this week.
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Stevens Bank
Plankinton
Mike Gales
Aurora
Une N
Mrs Fox Seeks Divorce From Marion Fox After Estrangement
Vermillion reports divorce filings by Jessamine Lee Hox asking separation from Marion L. Fox on grounds of non-support. Papers served in Columbus Ohio by Congressman J J Lentz for Gunderson and Gunderson of the city. The Foxes, prominent statewide, wed five years ago and have been estranged for about four years with Mr Fox absent since last year.
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Vermillion
Clay County
Jessamine Lee Hox
Marion L. Fox
Mr. Fox
Columbus
Ohio
John J. Lentz
A. B. Lee
Hyomei Offers Quick Relief for Catarrhal Troubles
A Republican reader endorses Hyomei for catarrhal troubles claiming immediate relief and proven results with regular use. The complete outfit includes a pocket inhaler, a dropper, and a bottle priced at $1 with extra bottles at 50 cents. The maker guarantees a cure when directions are followed or refunds the money.
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Republican
Bryan Snubs Call for Philippine Independence
The San Francisco Chronicle notes Mr. Bryan disappoints Filipinos of the Aguinaldo stripe at Manila banquet by refusing to commit to immediate independence. It says travel has made him more conservative with advancing days.
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Bryan
Aguinaldo
Manila
William 4. Bryan
San Francisco Chronicle
Trusts Becoming Good Report Sparks Public Alarm
The Philadelphia Record notes the steel trust ordering its subsidiaries not to accept rail rebates, while sarcasm and concern ripple about Standard Oil. The piece argues corporations are turning overly benevolent, unsettling those who view such power as risky.
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Philadelphia
Steel Trust
Standard Oil
February Fashion Ads Prompt Brightens Style
A fragmented ad reads Annual February around with a call to dress better suggesting a seasonal shopping push and style emphasis. The readable bits hint at promotional tone and fashion focus without clear brand names or dates.
Euthanasia Debate Stirring Views from Harvard Professor
Chicago Chronicle reports Professor Charles Eliot Norton of Harvard publicly endorses hastening death for certain persons under benevolent aims. Critics note Nash insistence on safeguards and decision makers is missing. The paper also notes a dramatic 110 mile journey in zero weather and comments on Morocco war talk impacting markets.
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Chicago Chronicle
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard
Rider Albert Horn Sees 110 Mile Cold Range Run
Albert Horn, a young range rider from this city, rode 110 miles in harsh weather, a record for rough country work. He completed the long trek despite the cold, reflecting endurance in the range service.
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Pierre
Albert Horn
Germany Eyes War Over Morocco Trade Row
The Chicago Chronicle reports that German business interests may push toward a great war over a $1,500,000 per year trade quarrel with Morocco, a conflict born of years of effort and now viewed as problematic by capable observers.
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Chicago Chronicle
Germany
Morocco
Lonely Walk Through Frigid North Dakota to Niobrara
A man, wife, and five mixed-age children walked into town from Huron, North Dakota, dragging some belongings in a sulky while the others trudged behind. Citizens fed them as they described a 23 mile trek in fourteen below temperatures en route to Niobrara, Nebraska.
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Woonsocket
Huron
North Dakota
Niobrara
Neb
Resolutions of Condolence for Ambrose J. Curtis
Western Star Rebekah lodge No 23 I O O F notes the death of oldest member Ambrose J. Curtis and extends sympathy to his family. Resolutions will be spread on lodge minutes and copies sent to Curtis and published in city papers.
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Curtis
Western Star Rebekah Lodge
Ambrose J. Curtis
Lodge
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Luther
H.B. Anderson
C. A. Anderson
Jos Ll. Levinger
Mrs. Fox
Lee Has
Scallin Brothers Guarantee
Hyomei
Tropics
W. H. Conyes
Clothier
Wat
Mien’s Suits & Overcoats
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France
Ranger
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