Indians in North Dakota Gain Vote in Two Counties
The Supreme Court decision opens voting rights to Indians from the Fort Berthold and Fort Totten areas in McLean County and surrounding counties. Indians, once barred, will participate in electing a United States senator, marking the first large native turnout in state and national government. The Fort Berthold Reservation community, noted for its flour mill, grain supply, and cattle herds, shows progress with a brick school rebuilt with modern facilities while government aid supports schooling and agency needs.
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North Dakota
Supreme Court
Diana
Buneon County
Fort Totten
Ted Lane
Cmal
Cousin
Henson
United States
United Buttes
McLean County
Fort Berthold
Shell
Terriers Dominate Chicago Rat-Killing Night at Halstead
A crowd gathered at Twenty-sixth and Halstead as dogs of fox, terrier and Irish breeds fought rats in a lively contest. Predominant fox terriers struck as hundreds of rodents were killed, with a 1 pound fox terrier and its siblings dispatching six rats in a minute and two seconds and fourteen seconds respectively. Spectators watched as dogs teased and fought, then the event concluded with rats parceled into packs of five to ten for pit entry.
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Chicago
Aus
Twenty-sixth
Halstead
Dewin
Himelf
Tidy
Milind
Elders flee mob as violence erupts in Flintstone county
In Cumberlang on August 17 two Mormon elders were attacked by a mob while preaching near Wiligee. They fled to the mountains to save their lives, leaving a large tabernacle near the village. A young woman reportedly became infatuated after a doctrinal dispute with her parents keeping her from attending meetings.
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Cumberlang
Ofd
Flintstone Thie County
Wiligee
Wofeat Becaias
Leith
Har
Eleven Bands to Lead G A R Parade in Cincinnati
Cincinnati August 17 The parade and review committee of the G A R encampment led by General Hickenlooper approved plans for the veterans parade on September 7. Eleven bands to aid the march with standard bearers on white horses, plus head riders for each division, and a presidential colors bearer. Headquarters assigned, special train arranged from Decatur, and several hotels named as department homes.
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Cincinnati
G. A. HK
Andrew Hickenfooper
Charles IE. Brown
M A. Cochran
B Rll Cowan
Joseph L. Gaul
L. M. Hosea
Thomas %. Heat
Frank
Auone
United States
Bappattine
Hickenloopers
Dunham Powt
Decatur
Stevens
Nik
Dunham Post
Muurters
Mwe
Department of Georgia
Stag
Minnsseta Peck & Wilamson's Hall
West Fifth Street
Potomac
Kansas
West Virginia
Kentucky
Emery
Maine
Dennison
Missouri
Burnet House
Vermost
Gibson
Maryland
Stratford
Rhode Island
Ohio
Wisconsin
Ives
W. F.C
Vincent
Mra
Dt Io
Cheinnali
Parlor
National Organization
It Thrall
Frost Co Aes Powl
George H. High
Summedere Foote
George H. Thomas Post
XI. Maxwell
W. H. Lytle
Henry Lachter
George H. Whitcpin
Chertes Webber
August Needy Barents
M. More
F. 4. Kane
A. 8. Grant
John Kisrane
Ghatrmen
C. A. Lentmeyer
Halla
Buffalo
Butelo
Bourn Street
Illinois Department
Royal Commission Spreads Word on Treaties
A dispatch from the colonial government reports that Punjab has decided to proceed toward a formal treaty arrangement. Chamberlain and State Secretary officials are noted as discussing the winter terms and potential commissioners for overseeing the process.
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Jebo
Tod
Eon
Meen
Chamberlain
Eacine
Punjenty
Booth Plans New Order for Volunteers in Springfield
In Wit, Aug 37, Commander Booth heads the Volunteers of Almer ton. He and Brigadier General Prekins spoke at the Volunteers barracks and Second Presbyterian Church, praising the order's growth and dramatic recruitment. A new Federation of Christian Workers is planned with bishops and philanthropists.
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Springfield
Wit
Thia
Ted Teller
Volunteera of
Almerton
Gamemander Bullington “Booth
Prekins
Ttn
Tims Fa Corrientin
Jollet
Booth
Federacion of
Christian Workers
WIFE A HARD LANDLORD. Anderson Ind Grocer Seeks Divorce
Anderson Indiana grocer J H L Penticost seeks divorce from wife Mars alleging expulsion and financial disputes. He claims she refused to repay advances and was grasping about clothing prices. The divorce filing cites repeated rent and purchase disputes and social standing of both parties.
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Anderson
Ind
Grocer
Enils Aus
ATA
Walt
J. HL
Penticost
Pingree's Axe Aims to Oust Michigan Gang Rule
Fragmentary OCR describes Governor Pingree seeking to overthrow a local power bloc in Michigan. References to political factions, anti Pingree sentiment, and alliances with corporate interests hint at a major campaign to reshape state leadership. The piece notes fusion forces and national political angles shaping local contests and bloc alignments.
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Michigan
Pingrenth
Procresa &T
Ian
National
United States
Neonate
Progres
Puirvad Land Corporation
Peae Fai Ai
Two Sisters Run Boots Care Biz in Chicago Basement
Two sisters rented a Madison Street basement to operate Chicago bootblacking services. Customers flocked for the novelty of a woman’s deft fingers with the blacking brush, returning the next day despite occasional scoffs. The piece notes rapid local interest and a growing booth enterprise amid urban curiosities.
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Chicago
Woomen Bootblacks
Madison Street
Indianapolis
Night Shot At Door Targets Peotone Doctor
Dr. Kirkpatrick, a Peotone physician, was fired upon at his door early this morning as he answered a call. The bullet missed. footprints led to Dr. Henry’s residence. By morning, Henry was arrested and bonded for a preliminary hearing amid high excitement. Both doctors are prominent. jealousy is suspected.
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Kirkpatrick
Dr. Henry
Manteno
Peotone
Henry
Leper Quong Wah Sought by St Louis Police
United States officers aided by the police search St Louis for Quong Wah a former Chinese merchant and leper. He has vanished from his laundry on Olive Street raising fears of contagion in the Chinese settlement as health department officers join the hunt amid secrecy from Chinese friends.
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St. Louis
Police Department
Quong Wah
Olive Street
Health Department
Quon Wah
Boy Dies From Fright During Electrical Storm
Macomb Til August 17 A 12 year old boy named Horses Adepek died from fright during a heavy electrical storm. The storm caused extensive crop damage with corn flattened and grain in shocks damaged. A lightning strike last night hit the electric light house at Colchester burning it to ashes and causing substantial losses.
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Macomb
Til
Adepek
Mehmning
Colchester
Esa
Foreclosure sales set for Union Pacific branches
W D Cornick, vice president of the reorganized Union Pacific, will represent the company at foreclosures this week. Sales will be held at Kearney Nebraska and Duncan Nebraska, with further auctions at Lincoln and Colorado line at various mortgage-backed properties. Attorneys and officials including S. Abbott and Lawrence Greer will oversee proceedings.
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Omaha
Neb
W. D. Cornick
Union Pactic
Beachines
Orst
Kearney
Nob
Black Hills
Republican Valley
Duncain
Union Pacific
Lincoln
Coloradoling
Lineal
Kan
Oraha
Reputtenn Vale
Taetacer Aos
Taetacer Aos Sue Maetia Ay O Witt, Vicw President Corstish
Pavnte
Lawrences Greer
New York
Ise
Union
Pacifier
Sar- Rent
Inowin
Cerutin Chion Pacite Boniholders
Ani
Howard S. Abbott
SS Paul
Filonel
Alszunder
Eeneney
Talon Paciic
Louise Michel Praises and War Sympathy Rumor
Parin August report notes Louise Michel defends France amid conflict and praises the United States, linking Cuba’s struggle to liberty. Private Meadores and Private Ury from Oakland are killed in a feud related incident at the Red Cross Hospital after a train yard fight, throat slashed.
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Parin
Louise Michel
France
Naw
Mie
United States
Cuba
Gomrade
Oakland
Cal
James Meadores
Jonas Ury
Zykuente Senna Es
Seren
Cal 6 Wath
Cryes
Red Cross Hospital
Hospital a Crown and Atlanta Ga A Elmer J Gotr
Hospital news from Atlanta Georgia notes a crown situation involving Elmer J Gotr and local medical staff. Details are fragmentary but indicate a civic health update with named individuals and a regional setting.
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A Crown
Atlanta, Ga
Elmer J. Gotr
Muster Out Will Be Discharged Within 30 Days
Washington August 17 The mustering out of the volunteer army has begun at the War Department and will continue until the force is reduced to a 100000-strong mix of regulars and volunteers. About 35000 volunteers will be discharged including infantry cavalry and artillery units. Formal plans await information from General Merritt before launches to state capitals.
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Washington
War Department
Corbin
Philippines
Roaiptein
Spain
Weather lore from Northwest Kansas explains wind and rain
The Godland Weekly Republic explains how warm southeast winds bring moisture from the Gulf of Mexico while cooler northwest currents produce rain when intermingled. The article notes the arid grassland in Northwest Kansas drives heat up and air influx from all directions, causing rain as dew points shift. A separate Los Angeles item reports Judge Clark upholding a contract in the Creede estate dispute with $20,000 awarded, and further contests pending.
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Godland
Kan
Republic
Kansas
Tignous
India
Gulf of Mexico
Irs
Creede
Los Angeles
Cal
Aue
Clark
Governor Court
Pera Yaduy
Mra. N.C
Stra
Receiver named for Boston and Alaska Company
James Carrot was today appointed receiver of the Boston and Alaska Company at Bontril Wash. The application cites company debts and government obligations totaling about $14. Bank statements list several bond holders and include names such as Octal Seat Brixham Lavirada and South, with other accounts noted.
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Alaska Company
Bontril
Wash
James Carrot Wan
Boston and Alaska Company
T Baners
Octal Seat Brixham
Lavirada
South
Would Have Paid $100 Per Box Says He
Topeka grocer William Nobleman cites relief from kidney trouble after using Morrows Kideneolds. He reports back pain, urinary pain, nervousness, and recovery after one box, stating he would have paid $100 per box and that Kideneolds always cure.
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Morrow
Wiliam
Topeka
Kansas
Avenus
Swift & Holiday Drug Co
John Nestl & Co
Appeals to Honest Men in New York Campaign Lifted
Senator Patrick H. McCarren, Democratic committee chairman, outlined plans to appeal to voters on honesty in public affairs. He cited the $4,000,000 cans steal, the fares bill, and the Haines law as key issues. He said the party is in good shape and will strengthen in New York, Brooklyn, Albany, and Proy, Elxe. The campaign committee will meet at the Hoffman House Tuesday night to start work.
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Democratic Party
New York
Saratoga
N. Y
Patrick H. McCarren
Democratic Committee
Democrata
Brooklyn
Albany
Hoffman House
Body found hanging after Texas woman's disappearance
Fort Worth Texas Aug 17 The body of Mrs Mary Howser missing a week from her brother Mart Bushs home near Van Alstyne was found this morning in a woods area. The body showed no signs of struggle and indicates she strangled herself the night of her disappearance.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Tex
Mis
Mary Howser
Mart Bush
van Alstyne
New Field for Capital in Cuba Draws New York Financiers
New York financiers with representatives on the ground in Cuba assess investment opportunities. Roland Br. Conklin, vice president of North American Trust Co and new federal agent at Santiago, says Cuba offers many chances for profitable investments once a detailed survey is completed.
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New York
Cuba
Ave
Roland BR. Conklin
North American Trust Company
Fecal
United States
Santiago
Suspected assault ends in fatal infection case
In a documented incident, Annie Patrick Quinn is accused of striking Mrs Horst with a bucket during a quarrel at the front door. A later wound worsened, leading to inflammation and death. Dr. Fred Hielvel and Dr. George H. Van contributed to treatment, while witnesses recall the confrontation and police involvement.
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Are
Annie
Patrick Quinn
Bethat
Patien
Horst Wis
Quinn
Horer
George H. van Wre
Des Moines Officials Question State Printer Bill
Town officials challenge a bill of one dollar presented by State Printer Conaway for two blank die registers of twenty tape words printed on each page. The group figures vary across pages and are not identical on any two pages.
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Conaway
Des Moines
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