Marriage popularity shifts across regions, census reveals
A census bulletin notes western states show lower marriage rates while Texas Arkansas Mississippi and Florida report higher per 10 000 adults. Hawaii Alaska Utah and the Middle West show varied patterns with prosperity raising marriages and panic lowering them. The accompanying map outlines regional contrasts and the role of polygamy and income in marriage trends.
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Pacific Coast
D. C
California
Cew
Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Jon
Tanai Weld
Oxless
Hill
Hawaii
United States
Alaska
South
Prof Hill
Middle West
Utah
Mormon Church
Sugar Trust
Mabel
Union
The Middle Class Will Rule China
W S Lewis of the Methodist Episcopal church asserts the middle class will govern China as provincial assemblies elect parliament members and draft laws. He notes citizens with estates over 5000 dollars form the core of these bodies and that eight men were sent to Pekin to convey recommendations for laws.
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Usted Press
San Francisco
China
W. S. Lewis
Pekin
Saloon Owner Fined for Alcohol Exposure of Infant
Kalama residents condemn Yellowstone saloon owner Steinberg after he gave his three year old beer and placed a cigar in the child’s mouth. He paid $88.40 in fines including $30 beer, $50 cigar-related costs, and $5.40 costs. Indignation runs through the town with threats of action if repeated.
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Kalama
Steinberg
Yellowstone
Musical Club Will Give Concert At Y M C A Hall
A story of victory over self will be told at a Ladies Musical club concert Monday afternoon at the Y M C A hall. The program includes readings and songs by Mrs Robb Mrs Jansen Mr Milligan Mr Graham and quartets from Schubert songs arranged by Mary Carr Moore. Ethel Myer will be the accompanist.
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Y. M
Heninghin
John Milligan
B. A
Robb
Will
Frederick Graham
Eden Tree
Romayne Jansen
the Guide Post
Mrs. Robb
Mra. Jansen
Mr. Milligan
Graham
Cou
Mra. Robb
Re. Jansen
Mr. Graham
Schubert
Mary Carr Moore
Mise Ethel Myer
Gold Pieces Scattered by Snowbound Treasury Heist
A crowd in Cincinnati rushed the street after an express sub treasury messenger dropped a bag of 500 twenty dollar gold coins in the snow. The bag broke, police dispersed the mob, and several coins remain missing.
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Cincinnati
Sub-Treasury
Sir William Bull in Street Fight
Sir William Bull, member of the House of Commons, fought a knock-down street duel with a man in his audience last night until police intervened. The pair exchanged noisy taunts with Sir William insisting on advancing amid a cheering crowd.
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London
William Bull
House of Commons
William
Sir William
Oregon Forty Niner Veteran J B Ganigan Dies at 76
Medford reports the death of J B Ganigan at his home after a long life as a pioneer and veteran. He joined the wagon train to Oregon in 1848 and took part in Table Rock battles noted as among the bloodiest on the Pacific coast. He was 76.
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Oregon
I Ls Press
Medford
J. B. Ganigan
Table Rock
Pacific Coast States
Plains
Arrests Without Charges Anger Seattle Readers in 1900
The piece notes 852 people were arrested on suspicion in Seattle in 1900 with no charges initially, 200 later charged and others released. It questions innocence and police motives, cites officials like City Attorney Ralph Pierce and Detective Captain Charles Tennant Ald, and argues arrests on suspicion are common in eastern cities and Seattle.
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Seattle
Ralph Pierce
Ilegal
Capery
Charles Tennant Ald
Gold Star Oleomargarine Promoted for Flavor and Savings
A 30c per pound advertisement touts Gold Star Oleomargarine as a refined, Purity packed butter substitute. It claims better flavor for pie crusts and long shelf life, urging readers to try a pound and arrange home delivery if not in stock.
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