Anti-Dog League Forms Against Bierce
A new Anti-Dog League movement targets Ambrose Bierce and dogs as a whole. The prospectus claims dogs are heredity animals, and the group seeks to rid society of their alleged faults. Washington recently formed a dog hater organization with a permanent chairman and secretary, while many posts wait for delegates to assemble.
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Anti-Dog League
Ambrose Bierce
Bierce
New York Press
George Washington
Anti-Dog League Society
Washington
Women and Matrimony in the Labor Shift
The piece notes a drop in enthusiasm among women for independence through work and earnings. It cites a student who says work feels harder as competition grows, prompting a shift back toward matrimony as a vocation. The trend may ease over time, as independence remains shadow more than substance for many.
Kansas Perking Up Amid Storms and Quakes
A Kansan reflects on recurring floods droughts and grasshoppers and notes Kansas remains a sturdy place to live despite cyclones winds and occasional earthquakes. The piece cites precarious farming cycles, mortgage pressures, and community resilience across the state.
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Kansas
Kanasas
Emporia Gazette
Decision in Case of Dr Leroy Craig Shuts Down Beet Factory Losses to Farmers
Judge Cornish of Lancaster County District Court orders Dr Leroy Craig released from asylum as dipsomaniac ward confinement deemed unlawful. Ruling criticizes ward separation and argues law overbroad, failing to meet police regulation limits and risking mental health by confining such patients with insane inmates. The decision impacts state treatment of dipsomaniacs and agricultural interests dependent on local industry.
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Cornish
Lancaster County District Court
Leroy Craig
Scott's Bluff County
Farmers Face $60,000 Shortfall From Sugar Beet Firm
Estimates by locals indicate the Standard Sugar Beet company of Ames Nebraska owes farmers in KCook and surrounding area about $60,000. Individual amounts vary from $100 to $3,000. The firm is now in receivership and many farmers may not receive their due, dampening prospects for the regional sugar beet industry.
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Ames
Nebraska
Kcook
the Mutual
Nassau Street
State Treasurer reports funds for school apportionment
Mortensen reported to the state superintendent that 413 851 03 dollars are available for the semi annual school apportionment. Distribution to counties and districts will be at 1 10 per scholar. Last May 389 000 was distributed at 103 per scholar. Funds come from state school taxes and various interest and license revenues totaling 413 851 03.
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Mortensen
Bankers Elect Officers At Grand Island Meeting
At the Grand Island gathering the bankers association chose five officers for the year. Al Hance was named president, John A. Miller from Kenary vice president, and C. A. Robinson of Shelton became secretary-treasurer. S. K. Warrick also joined the slate.
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Bankers
Grand Island
Bankers’ Association
S. K. Warrick
al Hance
John A. Miller
Kearney
C. A. Robinson
Shelton
Thefts for Twenty Years at Mutual Life Ins Co
A New York special grand jury exposed long running fraud at the Mutual Life Insurance Company. Thieves allegedly took thousands yearly over twenty years through fake printing and supply bills via George McKibbin & Son. Total losses exceed 1 million dollars.
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Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
George McKibbin
Criminal Court
The
Mutual
Wellman’s Arctic Expedition Arrives at Trondhjem
Five members of Walter Wellman’s Arctic expedition arrive in Trondhjem on May 28. Dr W N Fowler joins the party before they sail to Tromsoe and then the Fridtjof for Spitzbergen. Wellman expected back in three weeks with remaining crew. total members planned at thirty five. Only five, including Wellman, will travel in the balloon.
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Walter Wellman
Major Hersey
Alex, Lowenthal
Felix Riesenberg
A. Buzzacott
Rosenberg
Arived
Trondhjem
W. N. Fowler
Tromsoe
Spitzenbergen
Welln
Mr.Wellman
Packers Face Meat Inspection Bill in House Probe
The agricultural appropriation bill now before the house committee on agriculture carries a meat inspection amendment with three new proposals. It extends inspection to domestically consumed products, requires sanitary inspection of packing plants, and shifts inspection costs to packers.
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Senate
House Committee On Agriculture
Mob Hangs White Man in Tallulah After Jail Transport
Monroe report says a mob seized a special train, reached Tallulah, forced the jail, and hanged R. T. Rogers, accused of killing Jesse Brown of Girard, La. Brown died February 19, 1904. Rogers was tried, found guilty, granted a venue change, and a mistrial ordered with the case pending before the supreme court.
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Monroe
Tallulah
Jesse Brown
Girard
Brown
Rogers
Supreme Court
Burton Ready to Resign After Court Ruling
Senator J. R. Burton states he will resign as soon as the court mandates are issued and enforced to avoid tarnishing the Senate. He informed privileges and elections committee members of his intent following the recent supreme court decision affirmed by the highest court.
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J. R. Burton
Supreme Court
Senate
Zulus Attack Near Buffalo River Fails After Two Hours
Rebel force of six hundred under Zuli s surrenders and attacks Colonel Leuchar's troops near Buffalo river in Natal. Under bush cover natives approached within fifty yards but were met with heavy rifle fire. After two hours the Zulus fled leaving seventy dead. British casualties: one killed and three wounded.
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Zulis
Leuchar
Buffalo River
Durban
Natal
Royal Nuptials Set Spark Madrid Festivities and Tours
King Alfonso leaves Madrid for the frontier to meet Princess Ena as Spain anticipates a grand royal wedding. Cardinal Sancho to officiate at San Jeronimo church with two hundred choir artists. A detailed six day to two week program unfolds from May 29 to June 8 with banquets, galas, and a honeymoon at La Granaja. Princess Ena departs London May 25 to join the events.
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Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Frontine
Cardinal Sancho
Toledo
Pardo Palace
San Jeronimo Church
Royal Pal
Aranjuiez
Opera House
la Granaja Palace
San Sebastian
Moret
de Luque
Irun
Castilian Guard
Ena
Henry of Battenberg
London
Victoria Station
King Edward
Alexandra
Prince
Princess of Wales
Duke
Duchess of Connaught
Princess Ena
Senate Passes Free Alcohol Bill After Debate
After considerable debate the senate on May 24 passed the bill relieving denatured alcohol from internal revenue tax and then adjourned while still considering the agricultural appropriation bill. The free alcohol measure, already through the house, awaits effect January 1, 1907 with amendments that do not change its scope.
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Senate
Aldrich
Hale
Committee On Finance
House
History facts condensed in a dated miscellany
A compact recitation of historical milestones and curiosities from various eras. It notes abdications in 1889, slavery emancipation in 1865, ancient dental practice, multiple shorthand systems, Pitman’s 1840 publication, 15th century standing armies, early American stereotyping, 1639 Cambridge press, and Deir el Bahari art dating to Egypt’s eighteenth dynasty.
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Milan
Servia
United States
Pitman’s
Charles VII
France
England
America
Benjamin Mecom
Philadelphia
Cambridge
Mass
Deir-el-Bahari
Thebes
Egypt
Glycerine Boosts Dr Pierce Medicines For Coughs
The glycerine in Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery enhances medicinal effects from roots like Black Cherrybark and Golden Seal. It aids digestion, strengthens the flesh, and helps lingering coughs though it cannot cure consumption in advanced stages. Send for extracts book and consult Dr Pierce in Buffalo.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Xcoe Pete
N. Y
Pierce
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DiLler Record
Diller
Wellman
Christiana
Burton
WII
Festivi
Ace
Committee On Public Health
Massachusetts
Boston
Dr. Hartung
F. B. Foster
C. O. Kepler
G. M. Palmer
Indianapolis Star
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