Immigrant Trends and Policy Notes from Early 1900s Reports
The article surveys eighty years of immigration into the United States with totals around two hundred seventeen thousand five hundred twenty three, highlighting Europe as the leading source, with the West Indies and China contributing notable shares. It also covers maritime passenger movements, domestic agricultural scales, and policy items including anti polygamy resolutions by a church assembly and measures to protect Panama Railway assets alongside presidential china discourse.
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Democratic gains in Springield city election secure council control
The Democrats won in Springfeld's city election capturing four of seven aldermen and the entire township ticket. They will retain City Council and County Board of Supervisors control. Milwaukee elected David S. Rose mayor with 23 820 votes while Victor Berger led the Social Democrats with nine aldermen in a council balance of power. Voting machines were used broadly with strong success.
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Parker
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Victor E. Berger
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Battle at Sea in Darkness Describes Night Action
A correspondent recounts a night clash where ships exchange fire in darkness and torpedoes abound. Gunners struggle through smoke as blasts illuminate the sea and destroyers battle to protect a stranded vessel amid midnight chaos.
Russians Plan Great War Scandal Revealed
The article reports a spy scandal linking Russia and Japan with treachery uncovered before a planned troop landing. It notes Moscow efforts to keep details secret and alleges Russia offered vast sums for Japanese military information, including a claimed map sale for 200000 dollars.
Russians Prepare Defenses as They Expect Japanese Attack
The Russian general staff believes Japan will strike the right bank of the Yalu soon. They fortify the river mouth and have built a notable bridge extending the Wiju line toward Pin Hu Jan. A front correspondent notes Russians lure the Japanese by sending small groups across the river.
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Unclear Vessel Incident Reported With Fire and Explosions
Fragmentary OCR recounts a nighttime maritime event involving a steamer, a channel waterway, and an explosion on the vessel's side. A number of crew including a chief engineer are wounded as six others die, with chaotic combat described in the darkness.
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War News in Brief Sees Japanese Drive Russians From Korea
Seoul authorities reopen all mines, 10000 troops land at Yougampo on Yalu river. Port Arthur bombarded anew. Russian losses near the elu reported heavy with 900 killed or wounded and 400 captured as Ogar’s forces retreat. Japanese occupy Wiju and Yongampo in a notable military feat. Tolstoi calls for abolishing war and Froloff gains assistant secretary status by the Emperor.
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Hoosier Happenings Brief State Items and Accidents
Everett Myerly sixteen near Elwood fractured both legs in a horse kick. Emmett Neever fifty near Windfall fatally struck by a fallen tree. A E Chambers of Chicago to start a chicken farm east of Shelbyville after buying sixty acres. Ambrose Aspy praised for five years as a regular Hone student. State anticipates good fruit crop despite winter. Miss Tillie Sneiznmeier burned in Columbus during epileptic stroke. Mrs Caroline Nawley resigns DePauw music post to wed in Cedar Rapids. Arcana liquor license remonstrance stalls sale. Holland silent. Clark B Davis holds original government grant near Reddington signed by Andrew Jackson. Mary Martin, flood refugee, dies near Washington. Mrs Bruce Hickman killed by car strike at Monticello. William Miller fatally struck by freight train at Marion. Floods and late sowing boost corn acreage in Henry County. Terre Haute Commercial Club to drum up world’s fair traffic. Decatur County Fair officers elected. fair July 26 to 29. stock sold in county shares. Teen wounding near Washington. Mabel Howard gravely injured. Founerousse fiancé of shooter. Samuel Whitmeyer estate bond $80,000. Swiss heirs noted. John Mellvain crushed on hay load. Anderson Gore killed by interurban car at Walters Crossing.
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Hope County
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Sct. Louis & Western
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Henry County
Decatur County Fair Association
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James ©. Caskey
Charles H. Need
Foucerouse
Mabel Howard
Henry Howard
Valentine Hiles
Peter Fouwerousse
Aclivain
Anderson Gore
Walters Crossing
Bismarck’s Bitter Resignation Tale From Century
The Century recounts Bismarck’s forced resignation with eloquence and sarcasm. He speaks English to mock a coachman, recalls his role in unifying Germany, and denounces peers and the present rulers with sharp wit. The narrator notes his intense sense of wrong and ingratitude amid a rapid, caustic tirade.
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Ventire
Dean's Kidney Pills advertised to aid weak kidneys
An advertisement claims kidney weakness causes backache fatigue and nerve issues and touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure. Mrs Sadie Mettles of Columbus Ohio testifies the pills relieved her kidney related pain and improving health with no recurrence. Free trials are offered by Westersfilburn Co Dulalo New York with pills sold at 50 cents per box.
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Fourth Avenue
Columbus
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Portrait of Complimented Fashion By Miss Buddington
A dialogue features Miss Buddington admiring a new brand of clothing praised by Mr. Huggins. She notes the garment is a beautiful complexional style and much cheaper than her previous choice.
Nickel Plate offers $1.00 round trip to 100 miles
Beginning Sunday April 17 and every Sunday after, groups of five or more may travel for one dollar per person to any destination within 100 miles of the selling station on the Nickel Plate Road. See the nearest agent or contact C A Aster jin T P A Fort Wayne Indiana.
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C. A. Asterjin
Fort Wayne
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Half the soldiers of the Czar are illiterate
A historical note reports that about half of Czarist troops lacked literacy, highlighting continued gaps in education among military ranks and the impact on command and administration.
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