Statehood Drive Shifts Toward Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Public leaders argue for admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory to statehood, while Arizona and New Mexico may wait. Congress faces a long session with possible new policies and economic changes. Republicans show mixed support for merging the territories into one or two states as sentiment favors action on Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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Arizona
New Mexico
Congress
House
Senate
Itill
Southwest Territories
Territories
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Indian Terrtory
The Royal Crown Of England Worth Half A Million In Gems
An account of the royal crown of England detailing the value of its diamonds pearls and other stones. The ring of gems around the circle totals nearly five hundred thousand dollars with many specific stone valuations listed. A speaker reflects on personal loss expressing tears that cannot restore a wife.
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England
The Chinese Minister's Daughter at Washington Legation
The Chinese Legation in Washington hosts Miss Misa Liang, the minister's seventeen year old daughter, as a social presence at receptions and theatre boxes. She learns English well, travels with her father, and enjoys American society, defying traditional gates while eyes track her expanding freedom.
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Washington
Sir Chengtung Liang Cheng
Misa Liang
Lim
Miss Liang
Sevelteen
America
China
Wome
Wu ¥Ing Dang
Legation
Miss Shaug
Mark Twain at Seventy Says Regular Life Smart Path to Age
Mark Twain at seventy quips on his strict routines for longevity. He recalls early life habits, diet, and discipline, noting he never smokes when asleep and keeps regular bed and rise times. He warns that true morals require a full, lifelong stock and cannot be learned by chance.
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New York
Mark Twain
Clement
Mwe
What a Strike Cost Chicago Police Service Proves
Analysis of the Chicago Teamsters strike shows millions in costs diverted from improvements to pay for extra police, emergency debt, and related losses. The city retired and reissued bonds to cover the bill while citizens endured upheaval and danger. The piece labels the labor conflict a tremendously expensive burden on a great city.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Atrike
Ring once worn by Louis Philippe linked to Miss Strong
Miss Josephine Strong former private secretary to Congressman Hawley owns a diamond ring with a storied past. The ring once belonged to Louis Philippe king of France and is tied to his brief stay in the United States including a winter in Zanesville Ohio.
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Josephine
Strong
Washington
Congressman Hawley
Louis Phillipe
France
Phillipe
Zanesville
Ohio
Land Monopoly and the American Homestead Debacle
An editorial charges the American Land Mogul myth, criticizing the Deseret and commutation clauses of the Homestead Act as tools for land grabbing. It argues vast western land remains under government control while settlers fail to establish homes, urging stronger residency requirements and reform to curb monopolies.
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Ireland
England
America
Uncle Sam
Colorado
West
Public Lands Commission
History and politics mix in scattered old notes
Fragmented text references Gen Morgan Neville pledging funds to a prince seeking the Bourbon throne, a pear shaped diamond ring, Bendigo mine depths in Australia, and a discussion of land law commutation clauses and their repeal effects. The passage blends historical intrigue with legal questions about homestead settlement and title, with unclear dates or sources.
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Morgan Neville
Beucol
Paris
Gen
Neville
Miss Strong
Oreleans
Phillipe
Brance
Naville
Pack
Tim
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