Monument to J Sterling Morton Unveiled at Morton Park Nebraska City
A large crowd gathers in Morton park as the Arbor Day memorial monument to J Sterling Morton is unveiled. Ex President Grover Cleveland, Gov. John H Mickey, Adlai Stevenson, and former cabinet members attend. The statue by Rudolph Evans shows Morton with a tree and plow symbolizing his pioneer and tree planting legacy.
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Nebraska City
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J. Sterning Morton
Morton Park
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Morton
Hilary A. Herbert
Navy
David R. Fancis
Interior
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Adlai E. Stevenson
Cleveland
George J. Miller
Morton
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Evolution’s Apostle Inspires Home Builders Following
The text lauds an apostle of evolution who rallied pioneers to subdue harsh conditions and led a growing cadre of home builders who viewed him as their natural leader. It emphasizes his inspirational role and influence among supporters shaping development efforts.
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Evoluion
Miscellany Snippet with Humorous Streetcar Remark
Fragment from a stray line mentioning a man speaking of his fiancée and a crowding streetcar. The tone hints at a humor column or gossip note with a playful exchange about appearances and social settings.
Febacco an American Plant
A compact note identifies Febacco as an American plant first observed on the island lana wa and used by the American Walter Raleigh era.
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Lana
Walter Raleigh
Morton Memorial Monument Unveiled in Nebraska City
The Arbor Day Memorial monument honoring Secretary Morton is unveiled with remarks by former secretarys and dignitaries. Paul Morton and Sterling Morton lead the procession as Nebraskans announce fundraising by the Arbor Day Memorial association and celebrate Morton's public service and pioneering life.
Railway Passes Put Men at Risk of Smash-Up Fatalities
A terse saying warns that men with bad Nick fare better away from rail transport, implying danger of deadly smash-ups for those with tainted reputations. It reflects social attitudes and cautionary superstition about rail travel dangers.
Education and Liberty in Limited Editions of Life
A reflective piece on education beauty and love, noting limited editions in rare families and books. It argues liberty entails responsibility and that responsibility tests character in the race of life.
Puzzle Claims a Man Tries to Reset Stopped Clock
A fragment describes a man returning home late and attempting to set back a clock that has stopped. It also states the king of Italy is annually presented with 10,000 American cigars by the emperor of Austria.
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Italy
Austria
Eerie Claim Dismay Over Anis Morality
Fragmentary scribbles report blunt claims about Anis morality amid unsettled discussion. The text suggests skepticism and tension among groups, with limited clear details or names.
London Bill of Fare and Sausage and Onions Price
A London restaurant displays concise notice reading be S. C. 28. 4. The meaning is that a patron can have sausage and onions with two slices of bread for four pence.
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London
S. C
Good Intentions Gone Wrong in an Unreadable Fragment
A fragmented OCR item discusses good intentions that failed or caused trouble, hinting at moral or practical consequences without clear names, dates, or places. The readable fragment centers on cautionary sentiment about well meant actions causing harm or trouble.
Era of competitive railroad building, Harriman says
E H Harriman president of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific discusses a new era of competitive building. He asserts UP is ready and not afraid and notes ongoing North Platte line projects and enjoined actions. He cites Japan and China expanding railways and predicts cooperation or competition in Transpacific trade.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Paciic
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company
North Platte
Harriman
Fill
Japan
China
Corea
Midland Valley Railroad opens Oklahoma river valley
The Midland Valley railroad extends from Fort Smith Arkansas northwest through Indian and Oklahoma Territories and reaches Pawhuska Oklahoma Territory. New townsites along the line offer strong prospects for merchants manufacturers and settlers. For more information contact Joshua F. Elder Traffic Manager Midland Valley Railroad Fort Smith Ark.
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Muskogee
Midland Valley Railroad
Fort Smith
Ark
Indian and
Oklahoma Territories
Arkansas River Valley
Pawhuska
Oklahoma Territory
United States
Joshua F. Elder
Supreme Court Dismisses Preferred Tontine Mercantile Case
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal brought by the Preferred Tontine Mercantile Company of Missouri against Missouri. The action, originating in Missouri courts via a writ of error, sought to compel cessation of operations over alleged diversion of funds. The Missouri Supreme Court ruling against the company stands affirmed.
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Washington
Tontine Mercantile Company of
Missouri
Supreme Court of the
United States
Missouri Supreme Court
State Supreme Court
Women Want Cleveland's Scalp Debate At Suffrage Meeting
At Rochester New York the New York State Woman Suffrage association debated articles in the Ladies' Home Journal by former President Cleveland. A resolution protested the journal for not publishing replies to Cleveland's criticisms. Susan B Anthony proposed an amendment seeking to halt subscriptions.
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Rochester
N. Y
Ladies’ Home Journal
Cleveland
New York State Woman Suffrage Association
Susan B. Anthony
Real estate man leaps to death to avoid arrest in Chicago
Adolph Perbohner, a real estate and loan operator, leaped through a plate glass window four stories to evade arrest on warrants charging conspiracy and fraud. He died instantly Friday in a square near Chicago City Hall, witnessed by crowds and office workers.
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Chicago
Adolph’ ‘ Perbohner
Perbohner
Cuban Tariff Committee Seeks Cuba U S Trade Changes
A Cuban committee of members from all major commercial, agricultural and industrial groups met in Havana to draft tariff schedule changes. They plan to propose substantial cuts on U S food product tariffs and higher duties on cotton and other American goods to compete with Europe, guiding a new treaty request.
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Havana
Cuba
Chamber of Commerce
United Organizations
United States
Cleveland May Stay A Month Or More In Nebraska
Joy Morton invited Grover Cleveland and family to Arbor Lodge in Nebraska to deliver the Morton monument address and to stay a month or more for health reasons. Cleveland plans to bring his family and physician and may remain beyond the unveiling and through the holidays.
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Nebraska City
Nebraska
Morton Monument
Joy Morton
Grover Cleveland
Arbor Lodge
Morton
Cleveland
Chileans Seize German Vessel Steinbeck at Valparaiso
The German ship Steinbeck, reportedly ashore near Valparaiso and abandoned by its crew, was reportedly taken by Chilean locals who refused to surrender the vessel. The Kosmos steamer Neko, arriving from the south, confirms Chileans still hold the ship with a valuable cargo aboard.
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San Francisco
Cal
Valparaiso
Valpariso
Beyond Territorial Limits Shown by Roosevelt West Virginia Trip
The piece argues President Roosevelt becomes the first chief executive to leave American territory as he departs on the West Virginia. It asserts the voyage does not vacate the presidency since the ship is American territory and constitutionally no prohibition exists on leaving U.S. soil. Some lawyers suggest extraterritorial reach could extend to any destination the president visits.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South
West Virginia
District of Columbia
London Honors General Booth With Freedom Award
The freedom of the city of London was conferred on General Booth of the Salvation Army in a ceremony attended by civic officials thousands of citizens and Salvation Army officers. The address praised Booth and the army for global charitable work extending beyond London.
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London
General Booth
Salvation Army
Army
Lawson Sues for Libel Over Copper Expert
Thomas W. Lawson of Boston sues Horace J. Stevens of Houghton for 20000 dollars alleging damage to his character. The suit, filed in Hancock, Mich, accuses Stevens, a noted copper mining writer, of libel.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Dispatch
Hancock
Mich
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Horace J. Stevens
Houghton
Stevens
Bank Robbery at Libau Targets Moscow Bank Branch
Six armed men entered the Libau Mos cow International Trade bank yesterday and robbed it of 17 500. Two five men were captured and 10 000 recovered. The sixth man escaped with 7 500.
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Libau
Russiia
Moscow International Trade Bank
Bonds Refunded Total Reaches Thirty Million
Bonds totaling 1,985,600 were refunded at the treasury department. Under the secretary's last call the total refunded to date stands at 30,584,600.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Uprising Upends Kharkoff as St Peters burg Fears Spread
Panic grips St Petersburg as rumors spark shop closures and boarded windows. General Trepoff vows order while police tolerate orderly parades. Rail traffic is restored with military trains and cattle shipments to ease famine fears. Kharkoff sees barricades and a provisional government but troops avoid a siege as defenders depart with honors.
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ST. Petersburg
Trepoff
St Petersburg
Moscow-St. Petersburg
Brest
Kazan
Moscow
Finland
Kharkoff
Railroad Slaughter for Twelve Months
Washington reports the twelve months ended June 30 1905 saw 836 persons killed and 13 723 injured on railroad trains. Compared with 1904 this shows 11 more deaths and 4 123 more injuries among passengers and employees with deaths rising only among passengers. There were 1 231 collisions and 1 535 derailments causing $2 410 671 in damage.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft Declines Presidential Candidacy Rumors
Washington reports Taft, Secretary of War, states he will not run for president, plans to remain in the cabinet as long as the current president desires. He says he has no intention of becoming a candidate and did not authorize any “presidential boom.” The Post notes the Akron speech sparked speculation.
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Washington
the Post
Taft
Mr. Taft
Akron, O
Secretary Hitchcock Pushes Land Office Reform
Secretary Hitchcock proposes abolishing all land office receiver positions in the western states where 110 men hold offices. He argues land office registers can perform the receivers’ duties, noting a combined annual stipend of about $250 000.
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Washington
the Post
of the Interior
Hitchcock
Land Office
Land Office Régizters
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North Platte Country
Missouri Tontine Company
Wes
Booth
Thomas W. Lawson Sues
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