Sugar Cargo Held Up Over US-Russia Duty Clash
A Russian beet sugar cargo is blocked at Philadelphia amid US beet sugar industry push for higher duties. National boards plan to press Secretary Gage in Washington to release the shipment and avert a broader trade clash with Russia over bounty claims and tariff additions.
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Philadelphia
Russia
National Board of Trade
National Association of Manufacturers
W. R. Tucker
Charles H. Cramp
John H. Converse
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Theodore C. Search
Washington
Gage
United States
16-Year-Old Impersonates Dowie in Bank Teller Ransom Plot
A 16-year-old boy attempted to extort John Alexander Dowie for 2000 to secure the life of Arthur Barnard, teller of Zion Bank missing since Saturday. Detectives in disguise and false whiskers intercepted him at Racine and Roscoe, then escorted him to detective headquarters for disposition.
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Chicago
Pat Crowe
John Alexander Dowie
Arthur Barnard
Zion Bank
Central Station
Dowie
Barnard
Detective Headquarters
Chief Ripley
Coleran
Roscoe Street
Racine Avenue
St. Paul
C. Boy
Thompson
Edward Burns
Clark Street
Belmont Avenue
Hartes View Changes With It Cost Him To Find Out
Sir Robert Hart notes a shift in view on Boxers from quelling them to fearing their overrun of China and danger to foreigners. The piece cites loss of art, bands of Boxers, Catholic converts with arms, and ongoing allied relief amid a shifting provisional government and city policing led by various nationalities. Captain Dodds is named as American representative supervising municipal judgeships under the military committee.
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Peking
China
Robert Hart
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Robert
Conger
United States
Dodds
Ninth Infantry
Wolves Tight in Trempealeau Describe Bold Howling Night
Trempealeau Wisconsin residents report four wolves perched on a bluff along upper Main street causing loud howls after dark. The same night a wildcat escaped after a battle with Frank Babbitt’s dog. The text cuts off mentioning Chicago Board directors.
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Trempealeau
Wis
Washington News on Boxer Leaders Executions and Policy Shifts
Conger with U S approval accepts the decapitation of four Boxer ringleaders despite opposing execution of Prince Tuan and General Tung Fu Hsiang. Prince Chwang and Yu Hsien among those to be executed. others spared or treated differently due to military risk. Foreign ministers form a Pekin commission to name guilty officials and plan reprisals and arms interdiction while Russia reiterates no separate Manchuria deal.
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Washington
Prince Tuan
Fu Hsiang
Conger
United States
Prince Chwang
Yu Hsien
Shansi
Tung Fu Hsiang
Great Britain
Germany
Russia
Japan
Pekin
Supreme Iowa Court Backs Judge in Titus Amendment Case
The Iowa Supreme Court in a per curiam ruling sustains Judge A R Dewey of Washington in the Titus amendment case. All six justices align with the lower court, rejecting the amendment on procedural grounds as not entered on the house journal nor properly proposed. The ruling shocks observers and accelerates gubernatorial campaign starts for the November election.
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Des Moines
Evienine Journal
Supreme Court of Iowa
A. R.dewey
Washington
Supreme
Supreme Court
House of the General Assembly
Titus
Funeral procession sails from Osborne to London
In Cowes Isle of Wight on February 1 the funeral began at 1 30 pm from Osborne. The coffin moved to Alberta by 2 25 pm as a large crowd watched in silence. After the body was embarked King Edward boarded the royal yacht Osthorne and the naval procession set course for London.
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Cowes
Isle of Wight
Osborne
Alberta
Great Crow’ S
King Edward
Osthorne
Love and business mix in Kenosha breach suit
Chris Jensen orders his attorney to begin a breach of promise suit against Carrie Jacobson and a debt claim against her father. Jensen also seeks restitution of real estate in Dakota deeded to Jacobson. Jacobson says Jensen promised a lucrative position that never came. The cases drew local interest in Kenosha.
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Kenosha
Wis
Chris Jensen
Carrie Jacobson
Jensen
Dakota
Jacobson
Anthrax Alarm Hits Northwestern Wisconsin Farms
In Oshkosh on February 1 the northern coun ty reports an anthrax outbreak on Anton Brota’s farm after he moved from Wittenburg bringing cattle a draft horse sheep and poultry. Only the sheep survive as the illness alarms local farmers. In Madison Indiana on February 1 Charles Kernon of the Twelfth Infantry in the Philippines was blinded when lightning struck his gun en route home.
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Oshkosh, Wis
Anton Brota
Brotz
Wittenburg
Wis
Madison, Ind
Charles Kernon
Twelfth Infantry
Philippines
YWCA Chicago Elevator Tragedy Sparks Outrage
Burlington residents condemn Chicago YWCA officials for allegedly ignoring Stella Thomas's death in an elevator last Saturday. Her body was reportedly sent to the morgue with little attention while efforts to hush up the incident were noted. Comptroller certificates authorize the First National Bank of Medford Wisconsin to begin business.
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Burlington
Chicago
Stella Thomas
Burlington Friends
First National Bank of
Medford
Wis
Peace at the mines hinges on Columbus talks outcome
In Columbus Ohio a joint conference of operators from Olio Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania proceeds to set the scale for the April 1 start. Walter Mullen of Massillon heads the meeting with W B Wilson and C L Scroggs in key roles. Iowa and Michigan are barred. Both sides keep plans secret as talks stall on concessions but agree no wage increases will be granted.
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Columbus
Olio
Indiana
Sinois
Indianapolis
Walter Mullen
Ohio
Massillon Operators’ Association
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers
C. L. Scroggs
Ilinois
Iowa
Michigan
Committee On
Northern Pacific Bay Round Trip Details
One way and round trip by Northern Pacific Bay every Tuesday for points in Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. For details write Quo. D. Roarns tf Dist Pass Agt Des Moines IA.
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Northern Pacific Bay
Minnesota
North Dakota
Manitoba
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Quo
D. Roarns
Tf Dist. Pass. Agt
Des Moines
Miners Driven to Seek Run-of-Mine and Uniform Differentials
The article outlines how miners push for run-of-mine pricing and a uniform differential between pick and machine mining. Illinois favors a rise to 12 or 14 cents, while miners oppose changes there. Ohio miners want a reduced differential though operators resist. West Virginia’s stance emerges as a key debate point amid regional cost differences and competition. Joliet Illinois man F Bingham arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses by selling church singing book ads. rutas
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Illinois
Ohio
West Virginia
Western Pennsylvania
Joliet
Mls
F. Bingham
Bingham
J. W. Lowrey
Local Couple Weds in Springfield Marriage Ceremony
Dr Harold Emery Jones of Racine Wisconsin married Miss Edna Marion Barnes daughter of Faits bury mayor and member of the state board of equalization at the bride’s home. The groom is a Racine physician and Edinburgh University graduate.
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Springfield
Ills
Harold Emery Jones
Racine
Wis
Edna Marion Barnes
Fruits Freshness Claim At All Times Ad
An advertisement touts ongoing availability of chosen fruits, described as very fresh and of high quality. The copy emphasizes constant stock and superior selection.
Our Candies Are The Best We Can Buy
A brief promotional line touting the quality of candies sold. Emphasizes that the products offered are the best available and highlights customer value.
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Minn
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Holy Cross
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Cons
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M. L. Logan
A. S. Hays
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OF. Haight
Johnson's ‘Bakery
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Journal
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Omaha
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Attorney At Law
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Washington, Iowa
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Otty
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Marsh W. Bailey
Downstaira
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P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Racine, Wis
Racine Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Lakeside
Delphi Ind
Andrew Allen
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
M. Lombardo
T. J. Dempsey
National Bank
Ww. Jeffrey
A. Anderon
A. Es Anderson
Washington County
Kings Bank
A. HH. Wallace
A, Warrk
Cashier
Wm. Blatrr
O,m, Keck
First National Bank
Wm. Bigh
A. BH. Wallace
D. . Keck
L. D. Robinson
J . Hendarann
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville, Mo
Dixon & Matthews
Kemple
Express Cnares
Emble Flower Co
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R. F. Riley
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