Western Union Faces $125000 Fee Dispute
General Solicitor H D Estabrook argues Western Union Telegraph did not qualify for an exemption from a 125000 fee by lacking Articles of Incorporation. Secretary Hayward had offered to file with proper fee and temporary waiver. A suit by Attorney General Byers seeks the fee and penalties totaling one million dollars.
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Mes Moines
Nova
H. D. Estabrook
West
Estabrook
Hayward
Western Union
H. W.byers
Girl Dies From Farm Fire Near Storm Lake
Eva Traum, 13, was badly burned when kerosene rekindling caused an explosion in Charles Traum's farm home six miles southeast of Storm Lake Iowa. She ran from the burning house but died shortly after. The blaze destroyed the house and caused about 3000 dollars in property loss.
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Storm Lake
Charles Traum
Here
Eva Traum
Tariff Conferees Agree and Adjourn in Washington
July 30 Payne Aldrich tariff bill news says conferees reached agreement on all disputed points and aligned reports. The measure moves to the house for a vote on Saturday while the senate plans to begin consideration on Monday. Senate may extend into next week.
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Washington
House
Senate
Reunion of Vets Was Success in Toledo
Des Moines July 30 report by Maj. M. M. McDonald, department commander of the G. A. R., and Col. D. J. Palmer of the state railroad commission say the old soldiers reunion at Toledo was one of the most successful ever held in the state.
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Des Moines
Toledo
M. M. McDonald
D. J. Palmer
State Railroad Commission
Woman Named Chicago School Superintendent for First Time
Chicago July 30 The Chicago Board of Education selects Mrs Hila Flagg Young to lead the city public schools marking the first time a woman heads the system The move follows the creation of a new board and signals a historic change in local education administration.
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Chicago
Hila Flagg Young
Board of Education
Gen Worthington Dies at Garfield Hospital
General Henry C. Worthington, a Nevada congress delegate, diplomat, and jurist, died at Garfield hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 81 years old.
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Worthington
Washington
Henry C. Worthington
Congress
Nevada
Garfield Hospital
Couple Held for Murder in Taitaville, Missouri
Richmond Missouri July 30 George Glasscock a farmer and Etta Sweford his sister in law were arrested for the murder of Clyde Hatfeld at Taitaville in this county on July 43.
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Richmond
George Glasscock
Etta Sweford
Clyde Hatfeld
Taitaville
Cummins Introduces Rate Bill Amid Commodities Clause Debate
Washington July 30 Senator Cummins introduced a bill to remedy defects in the commodities clause of the Hepburn law caused by the recent Supreme Court decision. The measure aims to adjust regulatory rates and restore the act’s intent.
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Cummins
Washington
Senator Cummins
Hepburn
Re‘cent Supreme Court
Hannibal Tragedy Shocks City as Family Killed and Shot
In Hannibal on an unspecified date in May or July 30 a triple tragedy occurred. Charles Bealey is alleged to have shot and killed his baby, seriously wounded his wife, and then committed another act of violence before authorities intervened.
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Hannibal
Chas. Bealey
Wanderer Senator Heir of Muons Sought
A fragmented notice seeks a person described as the son of a senator and heir with noted fame. The sparse text mentions dollars, abode, and Norto Dolph but remains unclear on location or purpose.
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Ba Pallens
Geph Norto Dolph
Lord Cromer Defends Vivisection At Research Defense Meeting
Lord Cromer presided at the annual Research Defense Society meeting and urged sympathy for scientists performing animal experiments. He argued that anti vivisection claims fail under cross examination, noting animal research has prolonged life and eased suffering, including potential cancer remedies, despite critics.
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Lord Cromer
Research Defense Society
Jord
Metropolis
Stephen Coleridge
Royal Commission On
Tornado scatters Zephyr papers across wide area
A farmer south of Dublin, Erath County, found Zephyr related papers blown hundreds of acres from the Zephyr tornado path. Blank checks, a Zephyr deed, cotton yard tickets, a letter, a photo, and more were strewn over 50 to 100 miles away near Hico Iredell and Meridian. The letter's addressee died in Zephyr. Deeds and valuables were returned to Zephyr owners.
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Dublin
Tex
Erath County
Brown County
Zephyr
Zephyr Bank
Zephyr Cotton Yard
Hico
Iredell
Meridian
Royal Baby Record Sparks Spanish Queen's Wistful Hope
After the birth of the infant princess in London, the queen of Spain, when congratulated, expressed a fond wish to have as many children as her grandmother who bore eight, and twenty in total. The remark reflects royal expectations and family lineage amid a global celebration.
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London
Spain
Nice
Grandma
Coats for jurymen in Boston court
Judge R O Harris ordered alpaca coats for jurymen in the superior criminal court to keep them comfortable during hot weather. The coats are to be paid for by the county treasurer, with the judge pledging to cover the bill himself if any demurrer arises.
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Boston
Superior Criminal Court
R. O. Harris
Hawaii Seeks Foreign Labor as American Recruits Fail
Washington reports that Hawaii struggles to recruit in New York and other cities, turning to Europe and Portuguese workers after failed efforts to import labor. Immigrant workers are sought abroad as Chinese and Japanese leave Hawaii, closing island ports to return. Unemployment in major cities persists as Hawaii contemplates agricultural labor reliance.
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Washington
Department of Commerce and Labor
Department
Hawaii
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
United States
San Francisco
Golden Gate
San
Des
Idor
Chicks Hatched by Water and a Dusty Duster Tale
In Columbus Indiana Mrs. Andrew Faulconer hatched a brood of chicks by placing eggs under a hot water bottle after an abandoned mother hen. The birds grew odd, preferring to roost with a feather dusted basket bed until a duster lure guided them to sleeping quarters. Separately, six year old Dora, a music pupil, stepped in for a missing graduate at Welser School of Music and performed Schumann and other pieces in a commendable substitute recital.
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Columbus
Ind
Andrew Faulconer
Dora
Welser School of Music
Virgh
Happy Farmer
Schumann
Young Pianist Dora K Hoffmann A Six Year Prodigy
In Pottstown Pennsylvania a six year old girl Dora K Hoffmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Hoffmann 455 North Charlotte Street is hailed as the youngest solo pianist to perform publicly in the town her prodigy talent noted by local observers.
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Pennsylvania
Pottstown
Dora. K
Warren
Hoffman
Northharlotte
Seattle man breeds peculiar poultry from wild seabird
Seattle Herbert Joyce of Springdale has long experimented with a peculiar poultry breed said to come from a Sandwich group in the Pacific Ocean. His first wild birds hiss like geese, then he crossed them with domesticated poultry and finally produced a rooster nearly perfect except for crowing ability.
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Seattle
Herbert Joyce
Springdale
Sandwich
Pacific Ocean
New Orleans Boy Becomes Protégé of Wealthy Benefactor
In New Orleans Leon Naimais, 18, rose from bell boy to protege of Starr Hoyt Nicholas, a wealthy New Yorker. During a visit, Nicholas took him to Hawaii where the benefactor died suddenly on May 31, leaving Naimais a $4,500 gift before his death.
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New Orleans
Leon Nalmals
Grunewald
Starr Hoyt Nicholas
Naimais
Hawaii
Nichols
Kids on Long Ride in Gilthrie Oklahoma
An unclear fragment describes children aged five and eight inspired by figures including United States Marshal John Abernathy. The text mentions a journey and references multiple names in a garbled OCR passage, lacking coherent events or specifics.
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Gilthrie
Okla
Vic, Temple
Louis van Abernathy
John Abernathy
Nave
Hordebackive
Practical Round Barn For Successful Farmer
An article describes a 26 sided round barn design with a 94 foot diameter, detailing construction costs, layout, and advantages. It covers foundation, roofing, ventilation, stalls for cows and horses, a silo, hay loft, and feed storage, noting labor savings and structural strength benefits.
Up to Date Horse Stall Features in Pen Sketch
The design includes a outside hay chute connecting to the upper floor, a rear door for feeding from the lower level, and a 3 by 2 foot chute. The manger and feed box measure 2 by 2 by 1 feet with a 2 foot partition, plus a feed box door to prevent accidents. Concrete floors preferred. plank floors lowered 3 inches at the heels for sweepability.
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J. Wesley Griffin
Experience of Sarning From the Experté Tale
In a fragmentary report the experté share a curious scene about giving candy to a baby hand and a vague nod to Thanksgiving. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a reflective, thankful mood amid a social exchange.
Blood not the only thing in farm stock improvement
The article argues selection and steady care drive progress in farm stock more than breeding alone. It warns farmers against overpaying for high priced stock, noting pure bred sires and grading up require proper feeding and management to succeed. It urges continuing liberal feeding and good care to avoid stagnation.
Melon Vines Die From Unseen Causes in Low Ground
A fragment notes melon vines dying with decay at the base and delayed branch loss. It mentions no insect damage and cites possible factors like low ground levels and manure-induced heat as potential causes.
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