Missionary’s Report Blames Leopold for Kongo Horrors
Rev Dr Robert H Naseau, a Presbyterian missionary, spent 45 years in Kamerun under German Kongo rule and reports brutalities by King Leopold’s rubber system. He condemns European slave masters and predicts no hope for the oppressed without worldwide protest.
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Africa
Fort Sumter
Robt. H. Naseau
Kamerun
West Africa
Naseau
New York
Europe
Leopold
Belgium
Nassau
Eastor
Horrors in the Kongo and Blame Cast by Missionary
A Presbyterian missionary denounces King Leopold II and German rule in Kamerun, detailing slave labor for rubber, scalped punishment, and massacres. The piece calls for a worldwide protest to expose the atrocities and force reform of the Leopold regime and Kaleerie soldiers.
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Belgium
Leopold
Awfa
Lam
Sasol
Aris
Kamerun
Maple flavor cream promoted at Shaw's Pharmacy
A brief ad notes that the healthiest cream with maple flavor is popular and available for tasting at Shaw's Pharmacy located in the American Bank Building.
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Shaw's Pharmacy
American Bank
Arraignment Echoes Moneyed King Of Belgium Crimes
A dramatic condemnation of the money driven king of Belgium and Kaiser era soldiery amid harsh rhetoric. The piece, attributed to Dr Robert Nasaa, emphasizes outrage over wartime cruelty and calls for accountability.
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Belgium
Dr. Robt
Nasaa
Sam Bowlin’s Pup in Village Visit Sparks Fear
On a brief village vacation Sam Bowlin arrived with a savage looking dog that caused fear and a wide stir among residents. The pair drew attention as locals discussed safety and control concerns during their stay.
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Wide Drcumfer
Paltry Salaries Spark Local Taunt and Pet Challenge
A Saturday scene in Elm Street town features locals debating money and opportunity. A boastful outburst condemns small earnings while the Security Saving and Safe Deposit Company grows in prominence. Cy Carson and Seth Hawking, along with townsfolk, watch a dog betting duel unfold as a man bets on a dog versus another for twenty to ten.
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Elmshaded
Main Ot
Cy Carson
Seth Hawking
Dog Weight Bet At Village Yard Ends In Drunken Celebration
In a village tale a raw-boned man bets his dog can outlift a lighter canine. The crowd gathers around a junkyard yard where barrels and rubbish crowd the scene. The old man wins as the pup weighs over 250 pounds, and the locals celebrate with drinks.
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Beth
Allen
Sam Bowlin
Bam
Numerous Small Fires Reported Over July Fourth
Fire alarms totaled fourteen from midnight July 3 to midnight July 4 with no serious blazes. Damage remained under fifty dollars, including a $16 grocery alarm on Twentieth Ave and a $15 blaze near Munger's Saloon on Second Ave.
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Munger
Litchfield
Bclamp
Seneca Hotel
First and Stewart
Occidental and
Main
Virginia St
Terry and Pine
Sixth and
Nineth
Madison
Brooklyn Ag
Ana
Roof Fire Suppressed Quickly by Fire Department
Report states a roof fire caused by firecrackers or roman candles was swiftly extinguished by the department. Damages were minor in all but two cases, with limited impact reported.
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Borenav
Thomas
Genial Thief Spurns Coin In Home Break-In
A jovial thief entered C T Dynart's home at 2422 Tenth Ave N Tuesday night remove Dynart's trousers to another room and helped himself to about six dollars in fireworks stored for a planned display. He also helped himself to Mr Dysart's French wine and left without taking any money.
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C. T. Dynart
Mr. Dysart
Car repairer killed in line of duty
Deputy Coroner Wiltate left for Laster this morning after a car repairer employed by the Northern Pacific was killed last night in the performance of his duties. The deceased’s name and details are not yet available.
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Wiltate
Laster
Northern Pacific
Whitl
Robel Hig Benefactor
John Topika of the Occidental hotel took in a stranger who spent the night. The next morning the stranger stole Topika’s watch worth 28 dollars and 3.50 dollars in cash. The stranger had no place to stay and was helped by Topika, resulting in the theft.
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John Topika
Occidental
Topika
Pageeyr
Tootha
Messenger Boy Vanishes After Delivery
George Laird of the Victoria hotel handed a parcel check to an A. T. messenger for his call case yesterday. Since then neither the boy nor the grip has been seen, the bag holding clothing, valuable papers, and a Smith & Wesson revolver.
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George Laird
Victoria Hotel
A. T
Smith & Wesson
Notice to Water Consumers Delinquency for July Payments
Water rent for July August and September is due by July 31. The district covers all city areas south of the Union and East Union center line. Metered water from late to 2nd of each month becomes delinquent on the 26th.
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Union
East
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Norn
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U.S.A
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Standard Furniture Co
Lak Storrd
Seattle
Firet Ave
Laurel
the Hegdahl CO. Inc
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Lloyd Transfer CO
Ins
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Diller Hotel
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
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Wey Etalge
Tat Avenue
van Neufelder
Nice
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Acaar
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First Avenue
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Beattie
Wash
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Lua
Alaska
the Star
the Star Publishing CO
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Second Avenue
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Second Ave
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Omaha
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Mutual Life Ride
Washington
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