Saloon to Each 25 Persons in Milwaukee Camp
In a rail camp setting during railroad construction the practice of saloons for every twenty five men is described with references to Milwaukee and related camps. The piece reviews how mining and camp life invite old social ills and enforcement lapses amid unsettled western territories. It ties to wider concerns about prohibition in camps and the social fallout of rapid expansion. The report also notes San Francisco education board support for a critical letter addressing imperial influence and federal stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jou
Seper Yoersja
Idaho
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Board of Education of
Tab
Lettingwell
Japan
David
Nottran
Increase Japan Army Two More Divisions to Be Added
The Japanese cabinet has agreed to add two divisions to the army, raising total divisions to 19. Finance minister opposes, plans to cut extraordinary appropriations to fund the expansion. The move aims to enable a larger force including infantry, artillery, and cavalry, with rapid response capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Tremonthich
Orient
Japan
Tragic Explosion Destroys Lone Traveler. Charles Chadta Missing
At Olympia Washington on December 29 Charles Chadta, engineer and part owner of Lone Traveler, was drowned after an explosion aboard the launch just after starting from the dock. Three workmen were rescued. Charlie Chadta’s mother waited at the wharf as rescuers saved others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hos
Shelton
Charle
France Debates Church Separation Law in Chamber
In Paris on December 23 the government’s bill amending the 1908 law separating church and state was debated in the chamber. Radical motions and counterarguments pitted ministers against clerical influence as the assembly sought a path to public worship rules and shared property arrangements.
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Paris
Combes
M. Pellets
Coort
Firth
Bremer Clemencean
M. C. Lorie
Reichert
Joost
Ribot
Brian
M. Dessyer Cochin
Vounedt
Christmas Invitation and Store Closure Notice
Our Christmas invitation invites all children in Coeur d'Alene and nearby who appear at the store on Christmas morning for a gift. The store will be closed all Christmas Day with doors opening promptly at a stated time for distribution. The notice also mentions a service on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macy Trier
Tinley
Winn Bark Chainet Company
Elivares
Aight O'Chonte
Bryan Grills Root on Federal Centralization Debate
A Bryan voices strong protest against Secretary Root and centralization, arguing the danger of expanding federal power at Washington’s expense. He defends local self government, warns against surrendering state powers to a distant authority, and questions policy in Japan and California as prime examples.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Bante Root
Root Indorses
Dryan
Anya
Bie
Dentiny
Washington
Hoot
California
Brown
Rescue Hicks Today Daborsfield Dec 24
Rescue operation announced for Hicks in Daborsfield dated December 24. Authorities state rescue efforts will proceed immediately with ground and aerial support. No injuries reported yet and conditions are being monitored.
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Daborsfield
Wai
Bas Tenn
Confere between Lewiston club and lawmakers ahead of session
A conference between the Lewiston Commercial Club and regional legislators from Idaho and nearby counties is planned for January 2. Key topics include a 660,000 dormitory appropriation for the State Normal, a joint bridge bill with Washington, river improvement, and a state ferry appropriation at Oregon.
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Lominton
Habe
Lewiston
Nex Perse Snd
Idaho
Ostara
Meute
Legislate
Blate Normal
Wotables from Europe. Kew Tork Dos 32
Fragmentary notes show a European table of counts with unclear names and numbers. The text mentions Kaleo Wilhelm and a mix of unfamiliar terms, but no coherent event or outcome is evident.
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Kew Tork
Dos
Barve
Hemedmuiler
Anateian Smtmemdor
Ceda
Subway Franchise Proposed in Spokane Amid Tangle of Tracks
Fragmentary city notice describes a proposed Spokane subway route from Main to Front avenues with a tunnel under Front Street and access to power sites for electric railway use. It mentions street intersections near Bernard, Brows, Division, Sheridan, Troy, and Kendrick with scheduled operations and crew details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
GeNlewack
Main Avenue
Front Avenue
Invosts Tienes
Front_bp avout Genter
Bernard
Brows
Division
Gheridan Streets
Alpetrio Railway
Train Service Stopped Across Clearwater Port Line
Lewiston Idaho December 22 Train service for the Clearwater Port Line is entirely stopped and cannot be resumed until the regular schedule can be restored. All the single routes connecting with the Short Line have also been discontinued. Early morning orders led to the rolling stock being detached and pulled away, leaving several cars idle as crews were sent out from Lewiston.
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Lewiston
Idao
Clearwater Port
Famine Threat Looms in China Amid Food Crisis
Report from Victoria and Kiangel province warns of a severe famine as 40 000 square mile feed area shrinks. Observers describe mass hunger, fever, and desperate acts including selling children as famine spreads and more die. June outlook bleak as crops fail and relief struggles to reach the afflicted.
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Victoria
Buti Ale Traity
Ehich
University Building Project Moves Forward Amid Delays
Fragmented report describes university construction including Agricultural and Administration buildings nearing completion. Administration building planned as a landmark. Delays in equipment shipments affect timelines. cadet encampment and military discipline noted. Regents discuss zoological society ties and campus figures named, with ongoing campus upheaval and social chatter.
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Tam Coty
Pba
University
Litherland
Ddaure
Stauantn
Steuvenberg
Heehee
Rinneasberg
Lewiston Pent
Litthveriend
Cusur d'Alene
Girls Prevent Fire Rathtrum Incident Sparks Rescue
In Rathtrum Sashe Miew Aide Stoddard attempted a retry when a Hightech device toppled igniting nearby materials. A resident woke to the scene aiding in evacuating the room and preventing a larger blaze. No serious injuries reported.
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Stoddard
Hightech
South Dakota Makes Good Amid Turbulent Weather Notes
Sante Demimre Cal Dee reports erratic wind and rain conditions along the Ratan Barbers channel. Howth Diakots today note builder activity and evolving plans as a sequence of events unfolds. Highest rates observed reach 25.708 notes with a peak around 22.104 notes per hour.
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Sante Demimre
Cal
Dee
Ratan Barbers Channel
Erulvor Howth
Diakots
Howe
Rope broke at hanging reveals chaotic countryside event
A fragmentary report notes a rope failure during a hanging conducted by local authorities. It mentions figures from the Gemlty of Bovey Parsing and a 20 year old farmer, with unclear attestations of involvement and outcome.
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Howton
Dew
Jods Hainitian
Ube
Ley
Bovey Parsing
Farmer
van Dee Hille
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