Bitter foes in war and peace clash over swords gift
Long before the coming war, Terauchi and Kuropatkin forged a strong friendship dating to Paris twenty years earlier. At Japan's request Kuropatkin ordered a Russian sword for Terauchi, while Terauchi sent a Japanese blade, both richly made with gold accents. The exchange highlights respect amid looming conflict.
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Japan
Russia
Terauchi
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Paris
France
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Europatkia
Ile Xe
Seward
St. Petersburg
Togo
Port Arthur
Wokie
Eut
Ah Jupen Kuropatkin
Auction prospectus for Davenport area farm sales by D. Van Pelt
The article lists upcoming farm auctions by auctioneer D. Van Pelt in and around Davenport Iowa with sale dates in December. Properties include Findley Hamilton near Argo Otto Seeman east of Davenport M Winter west of Davenport and Henry Peters west of Davenport. Van Pelt notes over forty sales left this season and praises his bidding system and success with local farmers.
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D. van Pelt
Deco
Findley Hamilton
Argo
Dev. Fith
Otto Seeman
Davenport
River Road
M. Winter
Henry Peter
Mr. van Pelt
Revival in Walnut Iowa Ends Saloon Hours
A two week revival led by Rev. G L Barker of New Jersey draws affectionate turnout in Walnut Iowa. Churches invite the evangelist who preaches plain gospel as saloons and pool rooms agree to close at 7 PM during the meetings. Barker remains through the 14th. Also notes a holiday sale at J H Petersen’s Sons.
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Walnut
G. L. Barker
New Jersey
Methodist
Presbyterian
Harker
Goldinova Is Only a Myth in Crawford County
Assistant State Geologist Savage returned from Crawford county after investigating reports of patrol, rum and gold deposits on a farm. He found the gold claim groundless and the oil suggestion unlikely to yield commercial value. He asserts that gold, oil or gas cannot exist in paying quantities in the state.
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Des Moines
Tec
Savage
Crawford County
Manila
Desperate family relies on Bucklen’s Amica Salve
A remote household faces distress after an accident with Burns cuts and wounds. The family stocks Bucklen’s Amica Salve as the best earthly remedy, available for 25 cents at Fremk Nadler’s Drug Store.
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Bncklen
Fremk Nadler
Damages Awarded For Arm Loss In Chicago Phone Case
A jury in Judge Dupuy's court awarded 18 year old Frederick Schreekingest from 927 West Twenty-first street 2000 dollars after he lost his right arm while working at 133 South Clinton street for the Chicago Telephone Company two years ago. He now works for Peoples Gaslight and Coke.
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Ghitage
Robbers Raid Peoria Bank in Broad Daylight
Pewwin Illinois December 12 two unmasked men robed the Peoria National Bank at noon forcing teller to surrender currency estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars. After a dramatic chase through Peoria streets they fled by horse and buggy toward the Terre Haute Brewing yard, pursued by police. The suspects Edward O Regan alias Williams the Jap and an accomplice are sought as investigators comb rail yards and city streets. Teller Ered Bracken suffered a scalp wound but fought back briefly before the robbers escaped with the cash.
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Pewwin
Central Illinois
Peoria Nuation Bik
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Edward O.regan
Williams
Sheriff's Ofice
Ered Bracken
Bracken
Billy
Brecken
L. F. Stoecker
Rock Island Railway
Don't Wait Stock Up Now For Christis Supplies
A frenzied sales item urges customers to buy gravuries and other baked goods before a deadline. It lists various items like seeded raisins currants citron and candy, with prices and brand hints while promoting a new meat department and low city prices. The fragmentary note emphasizes urgency and value.
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S-D
California
WDE
BMG
Barty
Special Holiday Bug Sale at J H and Petersens Sons
A quirky holiday notice promotes a one of a kind sale for Oriental Sougs described as specials for the season. The phrasing evokes a long standing local shop sale event at J H and Petersens Sons with year end gift focus.
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J. H
Petensen
Antes Plans Large Casket Factory in Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa December 12 plan to build a brick four story 60 by 150 foot factory on the river front for coffins and funeral supplies. W H Antes C W Towner and B O Skewrig lead the project with $100000 capital stock and incorporation papers filed. Antes presides over Des Moines Casket Co and Wichita plant, linking regional firms to the venture.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Casket Company
W. H. Antes
Des’ Moines
C. W. ‘Towner
B. O. Skewrig
Marcus
Antes
Des Moines
Wichita
Whie
Fire damages Keokuk library and city telephone exchange
A Wednesday morning fire at the Keokuk public library damaged the city telephone exchange, making five weeks of service disruption likely. Toll lines were restored quickly, but other quarters must be secured while the destroyed switchboard is replaced. Western Union Telegraph office in the same building escaped serious damage. The library on the second floor was saved by swift fire department action. The blaze is believed to have been caused by a defective ace fire.
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Keokuk
Towa
Western Union Telegraph Office
Jury Hangs On Embezzlement Case In McEwan Court
In Chicago Dec 12 after five hours of deliberation the jury could not decide if William P B embezzled 700 from Pinkertech National Detective Agency. The vote reportedly swung seven to five against conviction after the first ballot was ten to two. Aurora Begicy testified he used part of the money for campaign expenses and paid medical treatment for his brother.
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Chicaxo
McEwan
William PB
Pinkertech National Detective Agency
Aeaulttad
Ieru
Aurora Enlé
Begicy
Morter
Old Soldiers File Appeal In Case
Des Mothey Iowa December 12 Colonel Chis a Clark of Cedar Heplds is commissioned by the Grand Army department to plead the soldiers' preference law before the Iowa supreme court. A series of speeches will be made on the act's validity. A Marshalltown judge ruled it unconstitutional favoring a class. Warren Walker represents C H Bhay the old soldier plaintiff seeking to compel Marshalltown council to obey the law. Representative B J Bealer assisted in securing Grand Army services for the case. The state argues rights to equal claims for civilian employes in civil war service justify the act.
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Des Mothey
Chis
A. Clark
Cedar
Grand Army Department of
Iowa Supreme Court
Dudge
Marshalltown
Supreme Court
Warren Walker
C. H H. Bhay
Council of
B. J. Bealer
Cedar Rapids
Analifi Tong
Init
Salled
Tader
Fragmentary note on workers, law, and shipping rabbits
A damaged OCR fragment references debates on attacking soldiers and law, mentions ship rabbits by carloads from Hutchinson to major cities, notes a carload shipment and a Tuesday rabble shooter, and records prices at 8 cents per rabbit with destinations Kansas City Chicago and St Louis.
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Hutchinson
Dee
Grett
Iaet
AL Alberts
Kansas City
Chicago
St. Louis
Woman Slips to Death Amid Struggle for Rent Room
In a tragic incident a woman identified as Mrs Mor ris HL the Revere house fell four stories after an improvised attempt to escape a pursuer over a payement. Authorities say she may have loosened her grip during the fall. No money for a room is cited as a motive, with fear of resecution noted. Davenpour Malting Co advertises Pale Export Bottled Beer at phone 109.
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Dee
Morris
Revere House
Rasche
Lricky
Davenpour Malting Co's
Seren
Taylor Streets
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