Richard Harding Davis Sighted Kongo Inquest Falls on Leopold
Richard Harding Davis, the American novelist and war correspondent, reports from the Kongo that charges against King Leopold in the Free State administration are true. He cites enslaved millions, restricted trade, and widespread cruelty, while noting Belgian officials under Leopold’s thumb and contrasting conditions with nearby French territory.
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Richard Harding Davis
Kongo
Leopold
Tsenttie Star
Bnclastve
London
Richard Hardie Davis
Noveltat
King Leopold
Kongo Free State
Mr. Davis
Court weighs custody as debt lodges for boy in California
In Berkeley California a mother faces losing her son after she fails to pay a debt claimed by a caregiver. Johnny Kauike valued at 87 dollars and 60 cents is held by Mrs Kateke until payment is made. The case hinges on whether the court allows release to the mother or continuation of care with Mrs Alcantara.
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Seattle Star
Herkeley
Cal
Johnny Kauike
Jeans Alcantara
Unique Voile Gown Shown In Two Sizes
A French blue etlk voile gown features white dotted accents on a burst orange taffeta foundation. The voile forms the front panel to hem, mandarin sleeves, back bodice, and shirt. a perpendicularly banded girdle uses eaten ribbon. Underblouse shows yellow lace.
Will Open New Coal Mines In Pierce County
Two Pierce county coal mines Wilkeson Gale creek and South Willis long idle have been sold by Tremont Coal to Haswell & Co of Tacoma and Seattle. Receiver held ownership until now with manager L B Winsor taking possession Friday. Mines to operate at full capacity and output to rise quickly.
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Tacoma
Pierce County
Boston
Haswell & Co
Seattle
Gale Creek
Willis
Wilkeson
Tremont Coal & Coke Company
B. Winsor
Banks Open New Rooms Amid City Reconstruction
Gossip from New York reports Chemical National Bank moving into a large Duane Street banking room after temporary use. Importers and Traders Bank takes over Murray Street and Broadway site, while Mercantile National Bank rooms in the Western Union building gain elegance. Transit fares rise as Pennsylvania Railroad doubles prices for longer distances. A Holy Trinity Church ceremony unites a white rector and a mixed congregation, sparking debate on race in marriage. A dramatic financial scene follows as rival investors push risks and social chatter about Carnegie links and city developments.
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National Park
Importere and Tradere Bank
Murray Street
Broadway
Mercantile National Mask
Western Union
Pennsylvania Nalhead Company
Holy Trinity
Lenox Avenue
One Hundred and Twenty-second Street
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B. H. Benson
Decter Benson
Andrew Carnegie
San F re Unite Vick Es not y Mee axes
In a fragmented clipping a local union meeting is noted with unclear names and a dispute about union dues or fees. The text shows unrest, a few dates, and references to a committee handling a grievance. No full details are clear due to damage.
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