Investigation of the Packers in the United States
The piece discusses government scrutiny of major Chicago packers and the public debate over their business methods. It argues farmers benefit from packers' global market efforts, highlights improved by products, and notes Garfield's report exonerating packers from broad charges while urging fair treatment and awareness of wider economic impacts.
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Chicago
Reid
Thiégat
Gafield
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
Jesa
Japan urges Britain to honor Anglo Japanese alliance
The Nichi Nichi in Tokio argues that Japan has a right to demand Britain implement the Anglo Japanese pledge and maintain neutrality. It brands France as duplicious for aiding Russia and calls France to choose either backing Russia or strict neutrality, warning of France’s compromised prestige.
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Tokio
Nichi Nichi
Japan
Great Britain
Rojestvenaky
France
Russia
French
Tornado at Snyder Oklahoma Reports Arrive
Guthrie reports from Hobart and Chickasha place deaths and injuries in Snyder tornado at 500. Storm struck Snyder at 11 o clock Wednesday night demolishing the town. Initial news came by telephone before wires failed.
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Guthrie
Okla
Hobart
Chickasha
Snyder
Frightful Accident in Harrisburg Involving Dynamite Trains
Eastern express of the Pennsylvania railroad collided with a freight train in South Harrisburg at 1:10 this morning. Two freight cars carried dynamite and several explosions occurred as wreckage caught fire. Initial estimates place about 50 dead and 100 injured, though figures were not final.
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Harrisburg
Hay
Eastern Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Downing Charged With Wife Abandonment
Springfield May 11 Alexander Downing a Valparaiso University student has been indicted on wife abandonment. Miss Laura Smedley, a teacher at the Colean school, alleges they wed in Chienzo last November under assumed names and he refused to acknowledge her. The litigants are prominent.
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Springfield
Alexander Downing
Valparaiso
Iind
Cotton Hill
Colean School
Laura Smedley
Downing
Chienzo
Well known editor Nixon dies in Biloxi Mississippi
Dr Oliver Woodson Nixon longtime literary editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean is dead in Biloxi. He served on Gen Pope's staff as medical director of the Army of Missouri. Nixon founded the Evening Chronicle in Cincinnati in 1870 and later merged it with the Cincinnati Times with his brother William Peon Nixon. The brothers bought the Inter Ocean in 1878.
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Biloxi
Miss
Oliver Woodson Nixon
Chicago Inter Ocean
Nixon
Gen. Pope
Army of Missouri
Evening Chronicle
Cincinnati
William Peon Nixon
Cincinnati Times
The
Inter Ocean
Owner of the gold contested after Fort Madison find
Des Moines May 11 contractor James J Maley uncovered a package with 11500 in gold coins inside a cistern at Fort Madison. Two casks of wine disintegrated as earth was shifted, wasting the contents, prompting a dispute between the contractor and property owner over rightful possession. Also reported is the death of cattle breeder James Johnson at La Plata Missouri.
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Des Moines
Fort Madison
James J. Maley
la Plata
James Johnson
Midnight saloon curfew ordered by North Alton mayor
Illinois state news reports Mayor John R. Davis of North Alton ordering two newly appointed policemen to close saloons and private gardens each night at midnight. The move targets late hours, clashes with past practice, and follows labor unrest and local incidents.
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John R. Davis
North Alton
Ghanenvinger
Davis
Canadian Magnates Follow US Philanthropy Lead
The Philadelphia Press comments on a trend of wealthy Canadians emulating American philanthropists by giving for public causes. It highlights Sir William MacDonald of Montreal donating 34,000,000 to education in Quebec as a princely example. The New York Tribune notes the generosity as notable in any country.
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Canada
Sir William MacDonald
Montreal
Quebec
Y. Tribune
Gotham's Budget Compared To Federal Spending
The New York City budget rises yearly and surpasses the U S government outlay of the era. The municipal budget equals four times the state government cost, averaging over 28 dollars per person annually and about 150 dollars per family.
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Gotham
City of
New York
United States
College Education as a Major National Industry
The nation relies on higher education as a major industry with 426 colleges and universities enrolling 175,000 students. The sector represents about 250 million dollars in invested capital and provides employment for 25,000 teachers and officers.
Prince of Wales Property Holdings Nears £150,000 Income
In a few years, as leases fall in, the South London property of the prince of Wales will yield about £150,000 per year, up from the present £100,000. He practically owns the riverside from Waterloo to Blackfriars bridges.
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Prince's
Young Writer's Fad in a French Phrase
A Chicago Record Herald note observes that English has four times as many words as French, yet young writers feel compelled to sprinkle French phrases to clarify meaning. The quip highlights writers' linguistic pretensions in a light, humorous tone.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Peace Congress Explained by an Aged Gentleman
In a child friendly exchange the cartoon narrator asks what a peace congress is and receives a definition from an old gentleman describing it as a group of men who make war against war, as reported by the Chicago Post.
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Peace Congress
Johnny Bumpernickle
Chicago Post
The Large Soul and Greek Plow Market
The piece remarks that a large generous soul is rare among warriors. It notes Greece now has about 10,000 modern plows in use versus 14,000 antiquated ones and that Greece offers a good market for agricultural implements.
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Greece
Sign in Mexico Rooms to Let Notice
A window display in Mexico shows a notice fixed on a dwelling balcony advertising available rooms to rent. The sign specifies rooms for let and draws attention from passersby seeking lodging in the area.
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Mexico
Woman’s dress advice on pleasing men expert says focus on appeal
An expert claims that if a woman wants to dress well to please a man she should aim for a becoming overall appearance rather than detailing costume. The statement emphasizes general presentation over specific attire details.
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