Fraudulent missionary veteran and liquor reform plea
A letter details a stranger who offered a Union Tremé Missionary Society subscription then deceived by seeking cards and insurance work. The piece condemns fraud, urges caution, and argues willpower, health, and kindness cure drunkenness, citing General Grant and Christian forgiveness as inspiration. It ends urging youth to abstain from whisky and avoid dangerous temptations.
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Union Treme Missionary Society
Ife
Grant
Hether
Christ
The Prison of the Bottle and the Drunkard’s Despair
A sober critique of temperance preachers who offer no practical path to sobriety. The piece argues whisky endangers the drunkard through pain, ruined hopes, and moral wreckage, likening abstinence to a chloroform that relieves conscience. It notes the difficulty of quitting and the victim’s perspective.
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Temperance
Whisky
Tie
Strategic naval clash looms as Russian fleet nears Pacific
The article notes an imminent naval battle as the Russian fleet, sailing from the Indian Ocean through Malacca toward the Pacific, stops for coal and travels north. It weighs Russian numbers against Japanese skill, hints at Japanese patience, and mentions capture of collier ships with potential engagement before readers access the paper.
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Indian Ocean
Pacific
Straits of Malacca
Toyo
Asia
Formosa
Journal attacks Chronicle over town clock funding
The Knoxville Journal accuses the Chronicle of unfairly attacking county officials for spending funds on a town clock atop the courthouse tower. The Journal defends county priorities while contending the editor shows bias against the county seat and criticizes the Journal for its own publicity efforts.
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The
Knoxville Journal
Chronicle
Knoxville
Court House
Journal
Board of Supervisors
Prisoner of war numbers pressure Japan’s resources
Japan holds over 70 000 prisoners of war demanding feeding and guarding costs. Barracks used for POWs limit other needs. Japan offered to release about 25 000 wounded or unfit for service. Russia and Spain would need to accept captives or aid in dispersal.
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Japan
Russia
Spain
Lda
World War Prisoner Treatment and Naval Battle Hopes
The article notes German prisoners dying from disease and privation, while Japan treats prisoners relatively well. It covers a U.S. Senate bribery indictment in St. Louis involving J. BR. Burton, plus analysis of battles between Russian and Japanese forces, and contrasts leadership messages from Rojestvensky and Togo ahead of a major fleet engagement that could end the war with a Russian defeat.
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Rojestvensky
Togo
Nelson
Fraud order against William D. Owen over rubber company scheme
The Post Office Department issues a fraud order against William D. Owen former congressman and Ubero Plantation Rubber Company promoter of Indiana. It is alleged he and partners collected about 10000 dollars from the public and the Attorney General believes civil or criminal action cannot reach their schemes.
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Post Office Department
William D. Owen
Congress
Ubero Plantation Rubber Company
Indiana
Atorney
Second turbine steamer makes maiden transatlantic voyage
The second turbine steamer built for regular Atlantic voyages completed her first crossing arriving at Malifax on the 14th. She surpassed her predecessor and peers with turbine engines delivering smoother ride due to reduced vibration, a key advantage for passenger ships.
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Atlantic
Malifax
Notable Knoxville Journal Column Smooths Casey with Ministers
The Knoxville Journal notes Curtis manages to align Casey with city ministers suggesting hope for Casey if his hot air tank holds. Sunday arrives in Knoxville.
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Curtis
Knoxville Journal
Casey
Billy
Knoxville
Teddy Will Surely Come Home Now
The Tri-County Press urges caution about President Roosevelt exposing himself to danger and accidents for popular sport, stressing his life is too valuable and that a change of administration is not desired.
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Teddy
Roosevelt
Tri-County
Dry Albia awaits water plan as petition fails
In Albia the new water system project stalls while residents of several thousand fear drought. The saloon petition fails and locals grow restless as they await the Casey's Express Office reopening and any new developments from Knoxville Journal.
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Albia
Sahara
Knoxville Journal
Birth Announcement Sparks Debate in Harvey News
The Knoxville Ex questions whether the Friday Harvey News report of an infant born the following day reflects malice aforethought. The piece notes direct pressure and a sharpened pen while discussing the controversial birth claim.
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Harvey News
Knoxville Express
Ask Supervisors Luke Hunt and Pilmer About Town Clock Tax
Pleasantville News questions why the county should be taxed to cover two thirds of the bill for a town clock. The editorial implicates Supervisors Luke, Hunt, and Pilmer in addressing the funding decision and fiscal impact on residents.
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Luke, Hunt and
Pilmer
Pleasantville News
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Promote Digestion
An advertisement asserts that strong digestion comes from food that is digested and assimilated not from the amount eaten. It claims Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets aid digestion and strengthen the body. The copy invites readers to try the tablets, noting many have benefited.
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Chamberlain
Administrator's Sale Notice for Orlando A. Elliott Estate
The administrator of Orlando A. Elliott's estate, authorized by the Marion County Iowa District Court, will sell at public outcry for cash on May 18, 1905, at P. H. Bousquet’s office in Pella. The real estate includes Lots 1, 2, and 3 in Block 10 in Southeast Pella, subject to Hannah Sarah Elliott's rights. Deed issued after court approval. B. F. Keables, Administrator.
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Orlando A. Elliott
District Court of the
State of
Iowa
Marion Country
P. H. Bousquet
Pella
Marion County
Towit
Hannah Sarah Elliott
B. F. Keables
Cheated Death by Electric Bitters Claim in Iowa Man
E I Wales of Bear Grove Iowa credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble after two years of pain and anxiety He says the medicine also helps general debility and nerve trouble Henry M Langerak a druggist offers to guarantee them at 50 cents
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E. I. Wales
Bear Grove
Iowa
Henry M. Langerak
Albia Saloons Cause Fire Scare And Law Action
Residents on Moon and Perry block feared a fire Saturday causing a loud crowd, but no blaze was found as firefighters and onlookers gathered. The saloon petition failed to reach the council by the deadline, while Albia’s police arrested Geo Brackett Frank Brackett Tarvey Norman near the MBE church for drunkenness, with fines set and jail time ordered to be worked off on the street. John Brackett faces a separate morning trial.
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Albia Union
Albia
Moon
Perry Block
Geo
Frank
John Brackett
Tarvey Norman
Mbe
Wright
Frank Brackett
George Brackett
John" Brackett
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