United States Fourth in World Population, Census Report Says
The census data place the United States fourth in population behind China, the British empire, and the Russian empire. The report notes U S growth since 1800 and details population figures for Puerto Rico, Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, the Philippines, and American Samoa, with total U S population near 344 million at century’s end.
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Washington
United States
Philippine Commission
Porto Riva
Hawaii
Alaska
Guam
Wival Seevice
Alustat
Hayall
Philippine Islands
Tag
Manus
Porto Rico
Namae
War Department
Census Office
American Samoa
China
Russian Empire
Brance
Asia
Miilion
Madakiscar
Grape-Nuts Advocated For Brain Fatigue Recovery
An article extols Grape-Nuts as a dietary aid for mental strain and nervous exhaustion. It claims brain work wears particles from the body and that Grape-Nuts supplies phosphate of potash, albumen, and starch to rebuild strength. It recommends daily use with cream and notes availability from grocers.
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Guy
Poeium Careal Co. Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
St Louis Group Backs Reciprocal City Conference
A letter from St Louis to Walter B Stevens secretary of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co expresses support for a reciprocal conference. The writer says the aims align with promoting brotherhood, commercial facilities, and international understanding and pledges cooperation for the World’s Fair. MARK BENNETT signs the note.
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St Louis
A. B Mulit
St. Louis
Walter B. Stevens
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Co
Mark Bennett
Prairie dog town spoof in Leslie's Weekly critique
Readers mock a Kansas prairie dog scene printed with exaggerated mounds and rabbit figures. The critique doubts the image’s authenticity, suggesting it was faked from a photo and drawn atop it, while noting the mounds appear oversized and the animals misrepresented.
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Leslie's Weekly
Kansas
Puck
Elae
West
Central Park
New York
D. B. Lants
Friends of D. Wilson Rally Behind Auditor Candidacy
The friends of D. Wilson of Republic County back his bid for the Republican nomination for state auditor. They reject claims by rivals that Wilson would align with every aspiring figure in the state convention.
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D. ¥. Wilson
Republic County
Republicas
Wilson
Wilton’s bid stirs Fifth District politics in Scandia Journal
A. E. B. Kimball notes Wilton’s broader appeal, claims unity across factions, and predicts a race for auditor against Coleman and Osborn for superintendent, with Wilson possibly acting as an unexpected factor in the Fifth District race. The Scandia Journal editor warns constituents to watch early party dynamics and ticket formation.
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Republic County
A. E B. Kimball
Scandia Journal
Wilton
Firth
Coleman
Clay Center
Osborn
Saliva
Wilson
Governor Shaw’s Plans Delay Until Washington Return
Governor Shaw of Town, next secretary of the treasury, travels home from Washington after three days there. He will be in Chicago tonight then depart for home January 21 or 22, with oath set for January 25. His successor Cummins to be inaugurated January 16. Shaw will address the National Business League in Chicago on February 27 about The Commerce and Industries of the West. Also: Chester Taylor convicted of murder in Newton, Indiana, for the 3 month old Dr Fuller case. life imprisonment.
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Chicago
Shaw
the Treasury
Los
Washington
Union League Club
Sleet Cummins
Gage
Newton
Jan
Chester Taylor
Fuller
Taylor
Younger brothers seek commuted life terms from state board
Minnesota prisoners Cole and Jim Younger applied to the state board of pardons for commutation of their life sentences for murder to thirty five years with good time. They have served twenty six years for their share in the Northfield raid and say friends would help them start a business in Missouri, their old home. They are currently on parole and cannot leave Minnesota.
Carrie Nation threatens to smash law and churches in Topeka letter
The letter from Carrie A Nation warns of action to resist criminal factories if Christians in Topeka fail to support Chief Stahl. She vows to exhort rebuke and smash if necessary, referencing political and religious tensions and plans to speak in Columbia Missouri and coordinate mass meetings with WCTU and Home Defenders.
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Topeka
Carrie A. Nation
Stahl
Goa
Columbia
Cuban Revenues Rise Three Percent in Cuba Customs
The War Department's division of insular affairs released a statement noting a three percent gain in customs revenues for the island of Cuba. The report, dated January in Washington, outlines earnings from the customs division and signals improved fiscal activity on the island.
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Washington
Jan
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
Island of
Cuba
County Decides Wolf or Coyote For Bounty
County commissioners ruled the animal killed by Vic Washington was a coyote and awarded a $1 bounty instead of $5. Experts were split, with Washington insisting it was a wolf. officials chose the cheaper option to save $4 while noting uncertainty.
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Bo Mr. Washington
Vic Washington
Washington
Jones
School for Masons in Atchison With Fort Set Guest
George F. Pond of Fort Scott is in Atchison to lead a week long school of instruction for Masons. Three sessions daily at 9 am 2 pm and 6 pm at Washington lodge corner Fourth and Commercial Streets. Washington lodge No 5 notes only four elder lodges in the state Highland Leavenworth Kansas City Potter. Atchison hosts two lodges Washington and Active lodge No 163 with over 400 lodges statewide.
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Highland
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Potter
Atchison
Washington
Conference at Omaha Moves West League Negotiations
West league magnates arrived by orange trains to meet with Omaha managers. Attending were President Whitheld Samer Quaring of Kansas City Thomas Burns of Colorado Springs Van Brant of St Joe and reps from Milwaukee and Indianapolis. Hickey of the American association has invited Rourke's club to join. Rourke will respond after today’s talks.
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Whitheld
Samer Uanting
Kansas City
Thomas F. Burns
Colorado Springs
van Brant
St. Joe
Elizabeth seeks 36000 for eye repair case
Wichita January report notes Mrs Elizabeth requests thirty six thousand dollars in a monetary matter related to an eye. Further details are scant in the readable text.
Details of a Detention Case Against City Homes
Mrs Howell alleges mistreatment after being removed to a pest house in April 1901. She claims exposure to rain and cold, inadequate shelter and care, and resulting total blindness in one eye. The case centers on city detention practices and care standards at the time.
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Pest
Pest House
Howell
Ios
Rosa Leese
Freede Manages Giants Strategy for Better Baseball
Andrew Freedman, owner of the New York Giants, outlines plans to improve the club and win more in New York City. He discusses past offers and contracts with Ned Hanlon and others, intent on fielding a stronger team and attracting top talent with strategic deals and financial backing.
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New York Giants
New York
Tun
Andrew Freedman
New York Baseball Club
Krank Stobe
Clevelerut
Ned Haslers
Han Jon
New York City
Iam
Aiggh
Banquet for Shaw Noted in Public Announcement
The report outlines a banquet honoring Shaw with attendees including ex-Gov Frank D. Jackson of Des Moines. Remaining details are obscured by OCR errors but indicate formal proceedings and recognition by an official body.
Theft at Beloit Church Leads to County Jail
Dell Bender and Clark Hrunatinie were jailed in Cook County on theft charges after church property including a crown, overcoat, and plates went missing from the Christian church in Glasco. Bender claimed he found the items. authorities questioned suspects and recovered some items Sunday.
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Beloit
Kan
Dell Bender
Clark Hrunatinie
Cooks County Cerony
Pr. Wood
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