Washington to host Russia Japan peace conference
Officials announce Washington selected as the site for the Russia Japan peace conference after both governments asked for the capital. The plan envisions plenipotentiaries meeting, with possible adjournment to a northern summer resort if Washington proves too hot.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Loeb
Paris
Hague
White House
M. Nelidoff
Europe
Nicholas
Europatkin
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Persia
Trans-Caspia
Kansas Girl Killed by 25-Foot Cliff Fall in Colorado Gulch
Miss Mabel Crummer a 20 year old school teacher from Lawrence Kansas was killed Thursday when she fell from an overhang on Gold Quartz hill west of Cripple Creek Colorado The cause of the fall remains uncertain as her sister who accompanied her was not watching At the time The drop measured about 25 feet and she died on recovery Miss Crummer was visiting her father who had recently begun mining in the district.
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Creek, Col
Mabel Crummer
Lawrence
Kan
Miss Crummer
Mabel Crummer Dies Near Cripple Creek En Route Home
Lawrence Kansas reports Mabel Crummer, a school teacher who taught in Cuba last year, was killed near Cripple Creek while traveling with her mother and sister to visit her father for the summer. The incident marks a tragic end to her journey.
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Lawrence
Kan
Mabel Crumner
Dancing Professors Drop Title in National Meeting
In Columbus Ohio the American National Dancing association elected Duryea of New York president and chose Boston for next year. The new national body United Professional Teachers of Dancing in America decided to drop the word professor as it is overused in their field.
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Columbus
Ohio
American National Dancing Association
Scar Duryea
New York
Boston
The
United Professional Teachers of Dancing In America
Ex Official Expelled From Garfield County Medical Society
Dr. E. E. Cowdrick once secretary superintendent of the territorial board of health has been expelled from the Garfield County Medical association for alleged irregularities during his tenure.
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Enid
Okla
E. E. Cowdrick
Territorial Board of Health
Garfield County Medical Association
Sixteen Injured in Trenton Trolley Crash
A head on collision on the Trenton Lawrenceville Princeton trolley line at Lawrenceville injures sixteen people. Lang Johnson of this city is reported in critical condition and may die.
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Trenton
N J
Lawrenceville
Princeton
Lang Johnson
Ex Confederate General Absalom Baird Dies Near Relay Md
Washington report notes the death of United States Army retired Major General Absalom Baird who served as a general from September 1885 to August 1888. He passed away near Relay, Maryland.
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Washington
Absaolm Baird
United States Army
Relay
Jeff Davis Opens Arkansas Senate Campaign in Conway
Governor Jeff Davis announces a formal campaign kickoff for the United States Senate in Conway on July 4 in Little Rock. The Arkansas political scene focuses on the anticipated candidacy and campaign plans.
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Jeff” Davis
Arkansas
Little” Rock
United States
Conway
Threaten Strike Disclosures Reported in Chicago Grand Jury
Chicago dispatch says the June grand jury was briefed by State's Attorney Healy and assistant Fake on a sensational labor leadership expose. Investigators under Fake and a police inspector reportedly gathered evidence of blackmail plots against businesses, efforts to curb competition, and damaging admissions by labor leaders.
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Chicago
Healy
Fake
Norwegian Rebellion Threatens Swedish National Honor
London reports King Oscar harbors deep resentment over Christiania politics and advisers fear fueling the rift. Crown prince remains obdurate as powerful men in the riksdag warn of viewing Christiania acts as an insult to Swedish honor. Stockholm signals uncertain Swedish policy toward Norway’s rebellion.
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London
Oscar
Christiania
Riksdag
Stockholm
Oklahoma Case Reversed in Indian Agent Bribe Suit
The U S circuit court of appeals reversed the territorial supreme court ruling in the case against Asa C Sharp an Indian agent. Sharp was convicted in district court of soliciting and receiving bribes to influence lease selections. The appeals court found the indictment invalid due to clerk errors in grand jury drawing.
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Eaul
United States Circuit Court of Appeal
Supreme Court of the
Territory of Oklahoma
United States
Asa C. Sharp
Sharp
District Court
Territorial Court
Appeals Court
Philips
Leader of Cleveland Sold Again to Chicago Banker
The Cleveland Leader was sold two weeks after being bought by Charles Otis Jr. It changed hands Monday and is now owned by Joseph Medill McCormick of Chicago, son in law of the late Senator Hanna. Medill, grandfather of Mr. McCormick, helped found the Leader before moving to Chicago many years ago.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cleveland Leader
Cowles
Charles Otis, Jr
Joseph Medill McCormick
Chicago
Hanna
Joseph Medill
Mr. McCormick
Chicago Tribune
The
Leader
Another Escape for Barney Oldfield at Charter Oak Park
Hartford—Barney Oldfield narrowly escaped death negotiating a mile in 58. Oldfield’s Green Dragon blew a tire near the quarter and the right rear wheel collapsed. The car spun but Oldfield remained in the seat.
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Barney Oldfield
Hartford
Conn
Charter Oak Park
Oldfield
Pure Food Law Favored by Tri State Medical Group
The Tri State Medical association of Iowa Illinois and Missouri calls for a stringent pure food law. It censures Congress for not passing a stronger measure last session and urges the passage of the toughest law to combat adulteration of foods drinks and medicines.
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Burlington
Iowa
Tri- State Medical Association
Illinois
Missouri
Congress
Three New Yellow Fever Cases Reported at Panama
Governor Magoon reports three new yellow fever cases at Panama and that the patients from June 12 have died. Names listed as Mosgomono, Griffiths, and Aikens.
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Washington
Isthmian
Canal Commission
Magoon
Panama
Mosgomono
Griffiths and Aikens
Shoenfelt to Practice Law in Muskogee
Indian agent J Blair Shoenfelt who retires July 1 and private adviser Clark Tisdel who also resigns will open a law office in Muskogee as soon as they quit government service.
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Shoenfelt
Muskogee
I. T
J. Blair Shoenfelt
Clark Tisdel
Wounded Russian Prince Reported in Manila Battle
In Manila a Russian Prince Potetten is listed among the wounded amid ongoing fighting. The report notes Russian forces and casualties as the conflict unfolds with limited details available.
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Manila
Prince Potetten
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed by Denver Ticket Seller
Three years after, Eugene Lario of 751 Twentieth Avenue Denver says Dean's Kidney Pills stopped his backache and prevented future pain. He previously suffered severe back pain worsened by long desk work and credits the remedy with complete relief. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo distributes, price 60 cents per box, for sale by all druggists.
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Eugene
Lario
Twentieth Avenue
Union Station
Denver
Col
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Man Who Keeps Quiet Less Likely to Talk in Nec
A reflective note suggests silence protects a man from trouble in the necropolis, implying restraint reduces risk of trouble or conflict.
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Nec
Railroads Push Against Rate Regulation in Senate Testimony
Inter-State Commerce Commissioner Prouty argued before the Senate Committee that railways should set their own rates and develop business without a rate making law. He said a rate must be fair and reasonable and that confiscation or abusive rates infringe on railroad property rights protected by the fourteenth amendment.
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Senate
Washington
Inter-State Commerce
Prouty
Circuit Court of the
United States
Geese at Prague Fair Wary of Tar Booted Feet
Geese guided to the Prague fair wear tar boots to protect their feet from injury amid the bustling display. The practice aims to prevent damage as birds travel through crowded stalls and parade routes.
Important to Mothers Castoria Safety Warning
Inspect every bottle of Castoria for infants and children to ensure it is the safe remedy. Do not use any questionable product and follow label directions for dosage and usage.
Red Cross Ball Blue Soap Ad Item
An old typed advertisement notes Red Cross Ball Blue in a large .2-oz pack priced at five cents. The item is from The Russ Company of South Bend, Indiana.
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Russ Company
Souch Bend
Ind
Jealous Husband Provokes Shame In Wife Says Source
It is annoying to a woman if her husband is jealous of her and it is humiliating if he isn’t, reflecting a conversation about marital dynamics and respect.
Defiance Starch Endorsed as Superior New Process
An advertisement claims Defiance Starch is unmatched by any rival due to a wholly new process. It boasts greater quality and one third more for 10 cents, urging customers to switch for better value.
Society Woman Keeps Up With Birthday Trend
A society woman attempts to stay current with social fads by noting birthdays, showcasing her interest in contemporary events and personal milestones within the community.
Australian Leaf Herb Remedy For Women
An ad promotes AUSTRALIAN LEAF as a nurse Mother Gray in New York says it cures female weaknesses back ache kidney bladder and urinary troubles. Sold at druggists or by mail for 60 cents with free sample mailed to The Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY. The line about a man cannot serve God and mammon echoes a moral aside.
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Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Defiance Starch Offers 16 Ounce Box Advantage
Grocers report not stocking Defiance Starch due to existing 12 ounce brands. Defiance provides 16 ounces for the same price, appealing to buyers seeking extra quantity. The ad touts no cooking required and hints domestic tensions needing calm.
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Defiance
Unclear text fragment about remedies and quotes
Fragmentary OCR text discusses soothing syrups and remedies with scattered phrases are treated as a general nod to medical cures. It includes garbled words and a proverb about friendship and lending. No identifiable individuals or organizations are present.
Railroad commission hears admission of rate discrimination
In Springfield before the Illinois railroad and warehouse commission, railroad representatives admitted under oath that freight rates were reduced for large manufacturers while smaller manufacturers bore the cost of the reductions to more favored shippers. Mr. Hamblin of the Burlington line testified to this under questioning by Chairman Neville.
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Springfield
Ilinois
Yale College in China Receives Approval in Hunan
Intelligence at Yale reports the governor of Hunan has granted permission for a new Yale college at Chengsha. The province, previously unfriendly to foreign enterprises and missions, was swayed by the efforts of Yale graduates in China.
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Hunan
New Haven
Conn
Yale
China
Yale College
Chengsha
Milwaukee Grand Jury Targets City and County Graft
Milwaukee, Wis is set for a grand jury session focusing on city and county life. Reported confessions by five graft officials include Otto J Seidel and former Supervisor Edward Strauss, with emphasis on large scale graft in upcoming investigations.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukeee
Grand Jury
Register of Deeds
Otto J. Seidel
Edward Strauss
Confederate Veterans Train Wreck Near Gold en Gate
Three people were killed and twenty-nine injured when the eastbound Cotton special carrying Confederate veterans to a Louisville reunion derailed on a trestle after hitting a spread rail at fifty mph. The crash in Albion Illinois overturned engine and four coaches, with the dead including J J Uhies and J D Johnson and an unidentified woman. most injured passengers were from Arkansas and Missouri. The injured were taken to Louisville.
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Louisville
Albion
Ill
Southern Railroad
Golden Gate
J. J. Uhies
Greening
Ark
J. D. Johnson
Louise McCutcheon
Campbell, Mo
Arkansas
France Demands Neutral Waters in Cochin China Crisis
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Kuban anchored near Cape St James and was ordered to depart. A French warship was dispatched to enforce neutrality as Sai Gon coal suppliers pull away. Twenty eight coal collier ships have left Sai Gon with thirty more preparing to sail.
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Cochin-China
Saigon
Cochin
China
Cape St. James
Oklahoma Land Office Candidates Arrive in Lawton Race
J. D Maguire of Norman plans retirement as Lawton land office receiver at end of his term. Swing of candidates forms with R. R. Miller of Hastings, O. P. M. Butler of Lawton, and Lafe Hubler of Ponca City backed by key territory politicians.
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Oklahoma Land Office
Guthrie
Okla
J. D Maguire
Norman
United” ‘States Land Office
Lawton
Oklahoma
R. R. Miller
Hastings
O. P. M. Butler
Lafe Hubler
Ponca City
East Buyers Predict Record Wheat Yield in Oklahoma
A party of capitalists traveling on a Frisco special observed crop conditions in Oklahoma and Indian Territory on Wednesday. They forecast a wheat yield of thirty-five to forty million bushels this season.
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Lawton
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
West Point cadets receive diplomas in Taft ceremony
Secretary Taft distributed diplomas to 114 West Point cadets. Thomas Satterwhite, former attorney general of Arizona, killed himself in his office. The pope met in private audience in Rome. The Most Reverend John J. Keane, archbishop of Dubuque, was chosen as host for the next Nurserymen’s meeting in French Lick, Indiana.
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Taft
West Point
Thomas Satterwhite
Arizona
Rome
John J. Keane
Dubuque
Dallas
Tex
Nurserymen's Association
Lick
Ind
Former Dyspepsia Sufferer Praises Dr. Williams Pink Pills
A San Francisco man named Joseph Baysson credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing his dyspepsia and indigestion after suffering pain sleeplessness and a sallow complexion. He urges others to try the pills and notes they are sold by druggists and that a diet guide is available from the Dr Williams Medical Co. in Schenectady New York.
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Dr. Williams
France
Joseph Baysson
Aix-les-Baing
Larin Street
San Francisco
Cal
Williams
Dr. Williams Medical Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Open letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington writes letters praising how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made her well, and the publication notes their belief in the product's effectiveness as featured in the column.
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Mary Dimmick
Washington
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Sufferers
Lynn Massachusetts specialist Mrs. Lydia E Pinkham offers advice to sick women. Letters from Mrs Dimmick of Washington DC describe eight years of pain and an operation avoidance, and another letter from Mrs Dimmick reports a full recovery using the compound.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Dimmick
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Capitol Streets
Washington, D.C
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