Canada backs Doukhobors as good citizens in official report
An internal Canadian report on the Doukhobors, aka Spirit Wrestlers, endorses them as valuable settlers. The document responds to years of criticism by outlining investigation results, portraying the community as a positive addition to the Dominion and discouraging further attacks or mischaracterizations.
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Anada
Canadian Interior Department
Universal Brotherhood
Canada
Dominion
Atlantic
Saskatchewan
Bataun
Russia
Far
Northwest
Kiev
Alexander II
Georgia
Caucasus
Count Tolstoy
Society
Ofrends
England
Verigh
Jesus
Yorkton
Christ
Verigin
Mach
The Doukhobors of Canada: Faithful Yet Feared Exiles
A survey of the Canadian Doukhobors details their 19th century exodus from Russia, their settlement in Assiniboia and Saskatchewan, and the rise of leader Father Verigin. It notes the naked pilgrimage episodes, land grants, communal farming laws, oaths, and ongoing tensions with authorities, alongside the community’s growth and modernization including mills and rail plans.
Blind Man Identifies Dead Mary by Hair Touch
In a morgue scene a blind man seeks his wife Mary among two bodies. He rejects the first, then, upon touching the second corpse, exclaims Mary is found, noting her hair as the telltale sign and lamenting her thin, cold appearance.
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Mary Wallaces
Fingstone
Mary
Mayor Carmody Shot in Home Burglary Incident
Mayor J. T. Carmody of Cedar Rapids was wounded in the groin during a confrontation with a burglar who had just left the home of Father Toomey after stealing a gold watch and $25. The assailant fled after firing three shots. a $500 reward was offered for the burglar's arrest.
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Cedar Rapids
J. T. Carmody
Father Toomey
Carmody
Third Fire In Six Weeks Ravages Des Moines Plant
A Des Moines lightning factory owned by Thea Dodd and Struthers burned at dawn, causing heavy damage. Night watchman W. O. Allen died in the flames, his body found amid the debris. This marks the third major fire in six weeks in Des Moines, all occurring on Mondays two weeks apart.
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Des Moines
Thea Dodd & Struthers
W. O. Allen
Kill a Self On Eve of Trial in Huntsville
Huntsville Mo May 25 On the eve of his murder trial Irving Carter aged 23 committed suicide at his home here by shooting himself in the head A year ago he shot and killed Thomas R Bagby alleging Bagby had wronged his sister Carter lured Bagby to a spot where he shot him At his preliminary hearing he pleaded the unwritten law
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Huntsville
Irving Carter
Thomas R. Bagby
Bagby
Carter
Frisco Train Wreck Near Wister Junction Injures Nine
Frisco wreck at Wister Junction Oklahoma across from Frisco line in a heavy rainstorm. Two trains a passenger and a freight collided head on on the St. Louis & San Francisco line. Nine people injured none seriously. Tank and eight freight cars derailed.
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Frisco
Tort Smith
Ark
Wister Junction
Okla
St. Louis & San Francisco Railway
Homeopathic Medical Society Meet Opens in Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac Wisconsin May 20 The Homeopathic Medical Society of Wisconsin holds its forty fifth annual meeting at the Palmer House with Dr F A Walters of Stevens Point presiding. Physicians from across the region attend for a full program as sessions continue. The event closes tomorrow evening.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
The
Homeopathic Medical Society of Wisconsin J
Palmer House
IF. A. Walters
Stevens Point
Indiana Masons Begin 88th Annual Session in Indianapolis
The Grand lodge of Indiana Masons opened its eighty eighth annual meeting in Indianapolis with Grand Master Charles N. Mikels presiding. The sessions run through tomorrow in the newly dedicated Masonic temple following yesterday afternoon’s elaborate ceremony.
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Indiana Masons
Indianapolis
Ind
Grand Lodge of
Charles N. Mikels
Masonic Temple
Railway Conductors Name Officers at Convention
Boston Mass May 25 In closing their convention today the Order of Railway Conductors chose Jacksonville Fla as the place for the next biennial convention Officers were elected as follows F J Bradford of Somerville grand Inside sentinel and Harbin of Monterey Mex grand outside sentinel
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Boston
Mass
Order of
Railway Conductors
Jacksonville Fla
F. J. Bradford
Somerville
Grand
Sentinel
Harbin
Monterey
Mex
Negro assailant captured near Sharp Oklahoma
A black assailant who attacked Mrs. Cole, a 17 year old bride at her home near Sharp, Oklahoma, was captured at Wes Lettka, Oklahoma, and jailed. Authorities fear lynching as excitement runs high.
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Muskogee
Okla
State Center Chautauqua Assembly June 24 30
The third annual State Center Chautauqua assembly will be held June 24 to 30. Former Indiana congressman James F. E. Watson will give the opening address. Dr. A. D. Keptord of Des Moines will lecture on tuberculosis at the closing day event.
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Chautauqua Association
State Center
James FE. Watson
Indiana
A. D. Keptord
Des Moines
French Art Critic in Paris May Notes
A fragmented French art critique fragment from Paris dated May. It mentions Francois Bmnie, Nichel, and Preven as artists or art figures. The legible text hints at an aging artist and city setting but lacks coherent events or clear conclusions.
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Qles
Paris
Francois
Nichel
Preven
Artiat.andg
Aritic
Olty
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