Surprise change as vestryman Miller backs Talbot case
Huntington Pa Jan 3 A sharp shift in stance by W G Miller vestryman altered the Talbot controversy. Miller claimed signatures on a petition and a blank form were obtained improperly suggesting possible forgery while denying earlier objections. Vestrymen Langdon Denithor Jackson threaten prosecution and call for investigation into signature procurement.
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Denithora
Fame awaits the aan Wao will re organize the democratic party
A garbled Portland News item discusses fame, reorganizing the democratic party, and mentions Governor Vardaman of Mississippi skipping the inaugural ceremony. It refers to Roosevelt’s view of the St Louis capital, Paris fees, and a 40 year estrangement, with notes on smoking, yellow fever in Havana, urban insanity increases, and a South Carolina writer Tobias arguing races and philosophy.
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Democratic Party
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Mississippi
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Vannaan
St. Louis
Wr. Tobias
South Carolina
United States
Im. Tobins
la Revue
Paris
Tragic Searchlight Prompts War History Reflections
The piece critiques how the searchlight lens on distant wars frames events from Port Arthur to Trafalgar, comparing dramatic moments across history. It ponders whether sensational emphasis obscures broader context and questions if such illumination equates to catastrophe or a divine sign. It also notes Gen Miles and Governor-elect Douglas in a brief military pay discussion.
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Saturday Evening Post
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Keel of First American Vessel Laid 297 Years Ago
Boston notes mark 1607 ship Virginia keel laid during Popkat colony at Popham Beach on Kennebec. Gll of God and John landed 120 colonists, built fort, church, and town. Virginia launched October after winter delays. Joen Dighby commanded. Carried freight and passengers later between London and Janisstown.
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Kennebec
Harrisgnas Commissioner Nominee Name Sought
Fragmentary OCR note lists a Danville figure linked to a Harris county or similar commission, naming George and T Biewing ham in a likely political appointment context. Unclear roles. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
Jailbreak at Port Wayne hits hardware store
Port Wayne Indiana reports a burglary at an Oakwood hardware store Friday night. Thieves stole ten pounds of dynamite and left a lone dollar fifty to cover it. No injuries were reported.
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Ind
Oakwood
H Hardware Stows
Boundary Barred by Prohibition Across Maine Border
An excerpt describes Maine prohibitory liquor policy prompting cross border drinking. It notes imminent enforcement two years, aims to tire residents into repeal. The article mentions Houlton to Fort Kent, border towns, Canadian raids, and wine stocked on wheeled racks along a line dividing U S and Canada.
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Ryan
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Edward VII
Judge Philips to Stay On Bench Despite Succession Hopes
Kansas City report notes Judge John F Philips aged 70 will remain on the United States district bench as he considers resignation timing. Several states back indorsements for his successor with Beardsley Ladd and Moore among supporters while talks of a compromise senator influence loom in the outgoing judge’s fate.
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Kansas City
Jane
John F. Philips
United States District Cent
Dec
Himzhere Frem
Federal
Beardsley
Sanford B. Ladd
Moore
Major Warner
Philips
Rock rolls onto engine near Keswek station
A large rock rolled downslope north of Keswek station and struck the front of the Oregon Express locomotive, displacing trucks but not wrecking the train. The express was moving slowly due to fears of landslides and was halted at Kennet by a gravel train, causing a three hour delay.
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief from Heart Ailments
An advertisement-style snippet touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as strongest remedy for heart palpitations and tremors caused by overwork and exertion. It claims to strengthen heart nerves and muscles, prevent smothering spells, and restore normal function, with a testimonial from a user in Belair and a promotion for free trial offers.
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Miles
Cary
Jaye
Four Iowa banks fail in 1904 reported as small loss
Auditor Carrall dismisses sensational Iowa bank-failure claims. Only four state banks failed in 1904, with total assets near 1 million and creditors’ loss around 160000. Officials say failures were under half a percent of banks under supervision and contradict national reports of dozens of crashes.
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Sigourney Savings
Corning State Savings
People’s Savings of
Pella
New Liberty Savings
Hawkins
Wiiten
Carrall
Aly
Daily Capital
Iowa
Auditor of State
Spencer Bank
Grinnell
Storm Lake
Ques
Citizens’ Bank
St. Charles
Mt. Ayr
Holstein
Farmers' Bank
Garfen Grove
Richardson
Pleasanton
Bank of Dixon
Bank of Olin
Bloodhounds Trail Men Innocent In Murder Case
In a Christmas Day murder of United States Marshal Russell, bloodhounds traced two men who were later cleared of involvement. The actual killers were reportedly in charge of the attacked party and loitered in Carmen Texas awaiting grand jury action. The community near the crime scene remains tense as authorities pursue the case.
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BH Russell
United States
Caerman
Tex
Arme
Grist
Bill Nalions
Ben Myers
Fort Townend
Christos
Myers
Bears Invade Towns In Siberia Crisis
San Francisco reports Captain Thing of the steamer Harold Dollar returns from the east detailing hundreds of starving Siberian bears driving villagers into near siege. In Usta Ramechika near Petroparjovosk, 150 handles were killed in a single day.
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Harold. Dollar
Siberia
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Kamchatkan Pensula
Lunger
Usta- Ramechika
Petroparjovosk
George Ray Back in Custody After Escape Incident
In Delphi Indiana on January 3, George Ray of Fiora is jailed following a claimed escape and serious injury. The sheriff acted quickly saving him from harm. Mrs Ray reportedly fled her home amid allegations. The case involves a prolonged period connected to a death and a disturbing dispute surrounding a neighborhood.
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Ind
George Ray
Fiora
Ray
Wes
Opposition to prison literacy printing in Indiana schools
Teachers in Indianapolis today urged better wages and opposed a plan to print school books in state prisons. The Indiana State Teachers Association meeting highlighted calls for higher pay and improved resources for teachers statewide.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Oklahoma Antitrust Ruling On Confiscated Matches
A Guthrie area court case held that a wholesale match contract violated Oklahoma antitrust laws. The referee correctly denied returns but wrongly allowed a $1 040 claim for the Guthrie Wholesale match company, which had ordered unsold matches under an illegal agreement. The district court affirmed the decision, voiding the claim due to the contract’s illegality.
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Lagiron Aigeatta Belonain
Oklahoma
Cutlitte Wholesale
Didmond Match Company
Hud
Match Company
District Court
Atches
Guthrie Wholesale Company
Wyhich
Guthrie Whitlesite Company
Judge Slover’s Retirement Regretfully Marked by Colleagues
Kaness City notes Judge James H. Slover retires after twenty years as Division No. 2 judge. Clerks and lawyers express sadness, recalling his bench humor and pathos, including the old courthouse tornado incident and a near-fatal escape. He salutes reporters and the press, praising trusted colleagues and secret confidences kept.
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Kaness City
James H. Slover
Judes
Circuit
Sawyers
Juniet
Sloyer
Third
Deleware
Stover
Daily Press
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted at local drugstore
A local ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a modern medicine for blood and system cleansing. It claims relief for stomach and other ailments and notes availability at Franke Nadler’s drugstore for 25 cents with a guarantee.
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Dr. King
Franke Nadler
Davenport Stockholders Meetings Announced for January
A series of stockholders meetings is listed for Davenport banks including Union Savings Bank Citizens National Bank Davenport Savings Bank Davenport Trust Company German Savings Bank Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank The notices specify dates in January 1905 to 1908 with polls open from 2 to 4 pm and bank officers named for president cashier and secretary.
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Davenport
Temeyer
WM Heuer
Caxbler
Davenport Savings | Bank of Davenport
AU Burdick
Henry
Strucg
Ee Realdent Coskier
Davenport Trust Company
Setond and Mary
Joan F. Dow
Henry G Struck
Farmers’ & Mechanica" Savings Bank
Harrison Street
Claus Stoltenberg
Julius C, Hasler
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