Nature's Protest and Immigration Drift Across Borders
An essay-like column argues nature punishes selfish farming as abandoned eastern farms degrade owners, while New England French Canadians may return to Canada for land. It notes possible use of post subsidies to bolster merchant shipping and mentions a royal heir's sea-faring dream alongside a summer dog bite scare and caution for keeping pets safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Dominion
Canada
Northwest
Canadian Northwest
Government Fails to Convict Heinze Copper King
The jury returns a not guilty verdict on the charge of misapplying bank funds against Copper King miner Heinze. Prosecutors argued misused funds tied to company operations, but the jury found insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinze
Heinze Acquitted In 1907 Mercantile Bank Case
New York City financier Frederick Augustus Heinze was found not guilty of misapplying Mercantile National Bank funds and of over certifying Otto Heinze & Co checks. A three week trial ended with his discharge as government attempts to label him a high-finance gambler failed. Heinze pledged to focus on copper interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Frederick Augustus Heinze
Mercantile National Bank
Otto Heinze & Co
United States Circuit Court
Heinze
Charles W. Morse
John B. Stanchfield
Henry A. Wise
United States
Stanchfield
Frames law to bar pictures of fights
A bill proposed by Representative Smith of Iowa would outlaw mailing or importing any picture description or record of prize fights or betting on them. The measure targets the Jeffries Johnson mill and carries penalties up to one year in jail and a $1000 fine, with referral to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Jeffries-Johnson
Smith
Iowa
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Drive With Rockefeller in Tarrytown Feels Like Local Custom
In Tarrytown New York daily rides with John D Rockefeller have become a spring pastime for residents. The oil magnate invites friends to travel by auto or carriage and guests rarely decline due to his excellent vehicles and scenic routes. Rockefeller insists visitors wear a paper vest as protection against colds, and he keeps the garment after the ride as a souvenir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Oil King
Rockefeller
LaZiest Man Is Divorced In London Court
Archibald Depau, dubbed the laziest man, was in Tottenham police court where his wife sought separation. Her counsel cited six week bed rests since 1904 as the reason. Depau offered no questions as the separation order was granted. Bankrupt Newman Baum jailed in Little Rock for contempt after failing to turn over $16,684.10 to Receiver J. A. Comer. He claimed near penniless.
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London
Eng
Archibald Depau
Tottenham Police Court
Depau
Little Rock
Ark
Newman Baum
Trieber
J. A. Comer
Baum
Firebrands Threaten Bemidji As Minnesota Forest Fires Rage
Bemidji Minn residents face a fast moving forest blaze four miles wide as smoke fills churches and streets. Governor Eberhart activates militia with Minnesota guardsmen aiding in quenching firebrands dropped by wind near lumber yards and central business district.
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Bimidji
Minn
Mimidji
Bemidisis
Christopher C. Andrews
Minnesota
Walker
Eberhart
Andrews
Minnesota National Guards
Crookston
Bemidji
Weyerhaeuser and Shevlin
Forest Fires Unchecked in Northern Michigan
Forest districts in Calumet and surrounding areas face ongoing wildfire danger as no rain falls to ease the blazes. Authorities warn of further forest disasters if dry conditions persist and relief does not arrive soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumet
Mich
Michigan
Auto to Explore Africa Plan by German Explorer
Berlin Africa being the favorite field for German explorers, Dr Siegert, a well known geologist, proposes a plan to explore the Eastern Sahara. Estimated cost is $225,000. The scheme would use automobiles and airships, running as far as possible by road and taking to the air where land travel fails. The Nile valley would be followed to the end of traffic facilities before striking eastward into uncharted territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Africa
Siegert
Sahara
Nile Valley
Kaiser Presents A Vase To Roosevelt In Berlin
Emperor William presented to Mr Roosevelt a three foot high vase from royal porcelain works. One side shows the likeness of his majesty and the opposite shows two views of the imperial palace in Berlin including the statue on the electric bridge and the palace terrace with William of Orange. Some newspapers suggest striking a medal to commemorate Roosevelt’s Berlin visit.
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Berlin
William
Roosevelt
Royal Forcelain Works
Imperial Palace
Elector
William of Orange
Illinois Nuggets Highlight Political Fees and Local News
Elgin probes alleged conspiracies by state attorney probate and county clerk offices to triple fees. Mount Vernon hosts Women’s Mission conference officers. Maywood theft hits the Lutheran Seminary cornerstone. Kane counts teen abduction with rewards. Dixon opens ten model saloons under strict limits. Chicago bans Gotch Zbyszko bout for Decoration Day. Salt price cut rocks Chicago. Police close theater for objectionable dance. Highland Park 3000 mile auto gun test run planned. Coal City bank robbery suspect held. Bloomington publisher Julius Diedrich dies at 65. Sycamore man killed crossing tracks. Carthage post office robbed of 1000. Kirkland school burned. all pupils safe.
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Elgin
United States District
Charles L. Abbott
Abbott
Commercial Club of
Mount Vernon
Home Mission Conference
Methodist Church of Southern
O. O. Rice
Mount Carmel
Chicago
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Harrison and
Thirteenth Avenue
Harrison and Thirteenth, Avenue
Maywood
Aurora
Earl Adams
Kane
Frank Michels
Charles J. Shull
Dixon
Busse
International Salt Company
International
Steward
Cort Theater
Waukegan
Northwestern Military Academy
Highland Park
Cincinnati
Dallas
Tex
Morris
Thomas Howard
Coal City
Bloomington
Julius Diedrich
Bloomington Journal
Red Men
Tlinois
Sycamore
Vernon Allen
Allen
Creston
Carthage
Rockford
Kirkland
Ladybug Details Exchange Shocks Visitor
A quarrel unfolds as a woman scolds a guest for wearing a hat and smoking a pipe in her presence, calling herself a lady bug in a sharp, witty rebuke. The exchange highlights playful social banter and etiquette norms in a domestic scene.
Too Lavish Pie Breakfast Etiquette
A light anecdote from Youth's Companion centers on Mrs. Dobbs who queries a new boarder about breakfast preferences. The guest declines pie for breakfast while noting pies for dinner and supper, framing pie as a daily luxury and finishing touch rather than a morning staple.
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Troy
Persow
Jarvis
Illinois
Seaboard
Washington Herald
Congress
Postmaster General
Russia
Peter the Great
Emperor William
Col. Roosevelt
Attorney Wise
Pittshore
Cincinnati Ss
Aes
Philadelphia Ae
New York
St. Louis
Boston Bee
Brooklyn
Cliub
Philadelphia
Detroit
Ween Wee Ae
Cleveland Wee
Boston
Peewee
Web
Eee Ae
Washington
Louis Teeter
Claile
Wen
Springfield
Davenport
Peoria
Dub
Abed
AUTO
Kaiser
California Fig Syrup Co
Shik
Carter
Carters
Sporting Goods
C. R. J. Leacock Sporting Goods Co
Pine Street
St. Louia
Missouri
North 10Th St
Pyetete B-Coleman
PA Ks
Higha
Pileonean
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