Immigrants numbered 243267 and cost $5 million
A federal immigration report for the last year notes 243267 immigrants were processed, with $5 million spent on entry procedures. It details deportations, contracts for labor, and the distribution of immigrants by age, health, and skill. The report mentions 84 dollars landed value per person and a decline in immigrant expulsions over prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinston
Nov
Sisuer Eeseral
Bniital
Benani- Siete
Paul
Benceere
Imeiicainia
Postum Cereal Coffee Marketed As Health Drink
A 1900s style advertisement touts Postum as a healthy hot drink alternative to coffee. It claims benefits for stomach comfort, reduced caffeine effects, and easier digestion. The piece emphasizes natural grain composition and urges grocers to stock the product to meet consumer demand despite coffee’s reputed downsides.
Immigration report details arrivals by origin and literacy
The document shows total arrivals 258,000 with 140 years? It records 60,485 males and 120,301 females. It notes 28.63 percent cannot read or write and cites origins including Italy Rusaa Moravia Ireland Portugal and other places.
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Watts
Thask
Italy
Moravia
Austin
Ireland
Portugal
Sewall Not Cast Down By Election Victory for Silver
The World notes Arthur Sewall of Maine regards the election as a practical victory for Silver. Sewall argues Republicans should seek broader unity, predicting gains in central states for a free coinage platform. The piece discusses farm prosperity, wheat prices, and international trade as factors shaping the political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnt
Mroriine Daie
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Caildi
Sewall
Ewa
Max der Berate
Uier
Republican Adainistraa
Methodist Bishops Propose Foreign Missionary Fields
At a Detroit meeting bishops discuss foreign mission work. India and Africa receive emphasis with promises of funding and a plan to allocate 347i for mission work while 200 votes approve Tadte for Mulayeta support. Philadelphia chosen for next gathering.
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Detroit
Mion
India
Liskins
Thoburt
Foose and
Andrews
McCabe
Mindanary
Tadim
Taur
Eoterniseian
Mulayeta
Murminttie
Africa
Knivesse Buehip
William ‘Taylors
Corea Bhistiana
Phildelphis
Bustington House and Stows City Trains North
To St Paul and Minneapolis via Burlington Route with splendid daily trains from Missouri River points northward. sleepers available to Council Bluffs and Sioux City. consult Ticket Agent W Wakely, Gen Pass Agent, St Louis.
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St Paul
Minneapolis
Burlington
Miaouri River
Bustington House
Stows City Las
Ana Cara i
Council Phute
Councl Bluffs
Sioux City
Sworth
W. Wakelgy
St Lous
Breckinridge Again Seeks Senate Seat in Kentucky
Cincinnati dispatch outlines Kentucky political scene on eve of Senate race. Breckinridge faces split Republican field with Me Kinley plurality noted amid Democratic contest. Candidates include Mate, Judge Bolt, Bruney. Dems list Blacktry, Cartisie, McCreary, Breckinridge as potential opponent. Private meeting referenced as pivotal in timing of decisions.
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Cincinnati
Preaktert
MeKinley
Legisifagnretie Varias Ream
Taming
Amon Myan
Repubican
Mate
Bolt
Bruney
Arin Siyater Blacktry
Seeceniry Cartisie
Cotgresmman AfcCreary
Wy C.F
Breckinvnice
Breckineldey
Gortin
Vanderbilt's will revealed in New York probate filing
The will of the late Vanderbilt heir Harriet Vanderbilt named general beneficiaries and cousins, with about 1.5 million in estate value. Claimed sums included a large trust fund to be invested and distributed via vestry oversight, and remaining quarters to Josephine, Kisam, Ethel, Tilinm Ky and George Ww as executors.
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New York
Dig Pariely Byusr
Mig Brandes
Mi Kiam
Josephine de Molt
Kisam
Ethel Kte
Sant Corsiive
Tilinm Ky
George Ww
Ate
Russia Prepares Navy Amid Reports From Sebastopol
London May 4 A mixed dispatch reports Russia readying its fleet with Sebastopol stance noted. An excerpt from a Republican Senator Biggins of Delaware discusses national money policy and inflation versus contraction. The item mentions a book sale at 9 Van Buren Street and a church gathering Tuesday evening.
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Russia
London
The
Dolly News
Biggins
Delaverie
Tilt Tisok
van Buren Street
Topes
Society World topeka events and greetings in town
Topeka society notes recount a social evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Whe H Johnston with attendees including Mr and Mrs RK Tamisen and Mr and Mrs Fred Cole. Readers learn of forthcoming pianist recital by Mish Fath Collins at the Copeland hotel, a birthday surprise for Mr Frank Witting, upcoming charity ball plans, and a flurry of visits and visits to Kansas City Leavenworth and New York, with many local members and hostesses named along with social chores and committee roles.
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Whe H. Johnston
RK Tamisen
Fred Cole
Siew AL
Olle
Tyler Club
J.beene
Nelem Grrtellie Racy
Mish Fath Collins
Sonspl
Oly
Copeland Hotel Pitz
Hefnhcola Misa Tracy
Grenadiers
von Dahlen
Sehobert
von Bullen
S Leseile Ee
Cere Buss
Sol Pal Myr Frankill
Thuradar
Tower
Hush
Piewene Wert
Mikey Louis
Dallen Nellie Ci
Ladin Withrow
Kate Ernien
Det Kythany
Aliie McCarter
Bmma Broten
Eh Fas Be
Lineie Wiseman
Laurent Cavill
Mesarg Howerd Suite
Inad Ramey
Martin Shogayst
Nip Tey
Harry Feeter
Fred Tears
Winspow
Frank Sweicinger
Frank Cavill
Mise Birdie King
Jule Whitmer
Katherine Sills
Pierence Lewis
Ate
Chix
Frank Witting
AL Bulie
Nstsiaf
Wiley
Halston Health Iit
Gailady
Ladies' Society
Mailison Street
Alwithe Oolleees
Peart
JS Gonselly
Stra Wm
Meisk
Thos Verlit
BH. Powel
Will Wilman
Wim Sherman
Jhy. Giltelly
Chas Dreat
Grace MokKee
Carbondale Ismpeniling
Stary Whitton
L. & Woolverton
J.F
Mary Loters
Annie Mulleney
Koneus City
Geore
Rust
Mullaney
Hitx
Chieaso
Culr
Turlington
White
Rete Hall Small
Mista Crete
Lou Neely
Leurchwort
Poperioe
Fueblo
Col
Otre
CH. Sutton
Mise
Myrtle Jetmire
Mice Georghing Wasson
Minke
Ber Alster
Sam Gardenhirs
New York
Sutton
Sige Wasson
Mias Maude Welet
Boston
Phila Gelphia
Suttonian
E. Otre
Chafica Blood Smith
Kansas City
Walter Lintefield
Jane Tlittlehed
Atkinson
Frome
Cestern
Meigs Uitte
Therenn Livesington
Kanvas Ciey
Amd
Arinin Fassler
Luncheon Notes and Social Details Aboard Local Club
A list of social visits and gatherings outlines dinner companions, travel plans, and upcoming events. Notable items include Dr and Mia W. Branscrop’s Monday trip for civic duties, Mrs KR. at Spbreey visiting Lincoln, and Mr dN. Partet’s father’s death prompting family travel. A new branch class forms with weekly meetings, while a women’s club evening gathers with local residents and visitors from La Junta Colorado.
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Mia W. T. Branscrop
Tadiane
Oth Waters
Liewretton
Spbreey
Line
Coln
Neb
Kinstian
Pauline
Baker
Cts
Sweet
Pi Dillon
Sule Creeby
Margaret Dudley
Moitis
WA Johnsion
GO. Smith
Miss Willard Health Statement Issued In Good Condition
St Louis Nov 14 1896 Associated Press reports clarify Miss Willards health as good as usual. The note counters rumors of poor health and confirms she presides over the national WCTU convention as in years past. Officials listed include Stevens Stevenson Champ Barker and others.
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St. Louis
Willard
National
WCT. i
Lindell
Mien Willard
Owl
Abe Way Ts
Wilson
Misa Willard
Ens
German cineus Giese tours Pacific Northwest port
Immigrant attraction efforts at Coast Tachgs feature German lecturer Hens Giese touring the Pacific Northwest. He plans lectures and industrial prospects to spark German investment in mining and other enterprises. An evening supper and musical selections will close the event at the First Methodist church. Subscribe for the State Journal.
Man Arrested for Train Extortion Threat
H A Lindenmeyer jailed on felony charge after threatening to wreck a Union Pacific train to force payment for a cow killed by a train. He allegedly wrote a letter demanding money and warned of wrecking a train if pay was not made. claim agent and constable pursued charges leading to preliminary hearing and district court for trial.
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H. A. Lindenmeyer
Pinexsmith
Diorrance
Raw
Talon Pacif
Union Pacific
Lindenmeyer
Aca
Lindenmeier
Dornier
Tower Bend
RW. Jenkins
Miter
Lindiimeyer
Lindenmever
Chim
HW Jenkins
Justice Furry
Cain
Union Pacific Ralway Company
Hal Vitame Gesoche
Dindenmeyer
Justice
Furry
Hearst
District Court
Sion
Jai
Atndenmeyer
Bunker Hi
Ruswell County
Union
Grand Opera House Dramatic Night Draws Crowds
Local notes describe Charles BH Vale's "Twelve Temptations" at the Grand Opera House with advance ticket sales and popular price seating. Upcoming week features "We Prisoner of Zenda" and Whitney Opera Company presenting "Rab Hey" with Crawford, promising strong attendance and a top price entry.
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Grand Opera House
Charles BH. Vale
Heine
Whitney Fipera Company
Manenr Crawford
Notable Violin History Book and Local Notices
A mixed page note covers a forthcoming book on Old Violinists from Lyon & Healy of Chicago, with praise of its role for violinis ts, plus a local supper event by the First M. E. church on November 17. Also listed are farm and merchandise ads, medicinal items, and a slate of references to people and places in hints of a community notice page.
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Ol Windins
Lyon & Healy
Chicage
Lyon 8
Tammm
Chicago
M. E
Kiels & Co
Tie Avenue
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Wien
Poston
W. W. Runspeaker
Mer, Co. Davis & Sheets
Kale
Methodist Bishops
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Topeka
Heinz's
Heinz’s Kraut
Chase & Sanborn
W. S. Kale
Kansas Avenue
Miss Willard
Stevens
Kyrine L. Stevenson
Clara
Boee
Frances eRe Featee Champ
Helen M. Barker
State Journal
U.P
Schiliinae
Lew Spencer
Clarkson
Aldes
G. AR
Arkatkak
William G Gray
Connecticut
Joan L. Sie
Delavar
Ayers Ploriga—s
EC Bune
Tiineda
Jamon BF
Towa
Cioton Fouglaws Bentnikey
Jung
Gunn
Lance Maemaniessus
Jowipt T. Pade
F Hubbard
Obio—F
Sidve
Janice
Stebbira
Porvomac
Eldidge
Rhode
Weber Mirginot
North Carolina
Jone
Biebbens
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