Land values and coal deposits tied to Indian Territory
Wisconsin Senator La Follette cites Geological Survey figures on coal lands in the Indian Territory to argue government control of essential resources could meet emergencies. He presents royalties of 8 cents a ton and estimates potential value across lands leased to Indians, comparing to national rail investments and suggesting trusteeship over mineral wealth.
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Wisconsin
la’ Foltte
Senate
Insian ‘Territory
Clark
Wyining
Mui
la Follette
Leited States Geological Survey
Tay
Surve Vielda
Nator Lia
Olivers of
Baliettis
la Foll
Notice on Simultaneous Death Notices Across Newspapers
Public notice states that Marclaga art death notices inserted in The Wrenington Post will appear simultaneously in multiple newspapers upon application without extra charge. Names listed include New York TM Reston Glage and others across Chicago, Philadelphia, Providence, Pittsburgh, Rochester, and more.
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Marclaga
Wrenington Post
NEW York TM
Reston Glage
Tupfalo Cou
Mining Fraud Alleged in Pennsylvania Case
Warrants issued for J D Shaffer of Philadelphia and J L Mitchell of Los Angeles accusing them of false pretenses and swindling about sixty Wilkes-Barre residents out of sixty thousand dollars via the Joaquin Gold Mining Company. Promoters claimed rich ore. investors say the mine was a sham. Shaffer admits selling stock as an agent for the company. Mitchell defends honesty and prior promotion.
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Wilkesbarre
J. D. Shaffer
Philadelphia
JL. H. Mitchel
Los Angeles
Cal
Joachma Gold Mining Company
Wants of Porto Ricans Demand Citizenship and Representative Government
Porto Rico Governor Beekman Winthrop arrived in New York from San Juan and heads to Washington to brief the In sular Affairs Committee. Native demands center on American citizenship and an elective senate replacing the current six American and five native upper-house members. Roosevelt suggested citizenship in 1903. Winthrop will stay about two weeks.
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New York
Beekman Winthrop
Porto Rico
San Juan
Washington
Ratt
Porto Tivo
Senate
Islana
Roosevelt
Congress
Gov
Winthrop
Elephants Rampage Disrupts Colored Church in Cincinnati
A herd of twenty elephants escaped from Hagenbeck circus during transfer from Carriage Fair grounds, panicked worshipers at First Colored Baptist Church, damaged fences and trees, and two elephants swam across MHS Creek before capture. Rev J C Francis and locals file damage claims.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Hagenbeeck Circus
First Colored Baptist Church
Gatbriel
Ed Culen
Iff
Mhs Creek
J. C. Francis
The
Colored Church
Anthracite Workers Denied Higher Wages Claim
New York April 1 The anthracite operators committee says workers in the coal fields are not paid more than those in bituminous. Using figures from Pennsylvania’s secretary of internal affairs the statement compares average yearly and daily earnings across labor classes, showing anthracite workers earn about 3.75 percent more yearly and roughly 20 percent more across all classes than bituminous workers. San Jose Costa Rica April 1 Cleto Gonzalez Viquez, former finance minister, elected president of Costa Rica.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Costa Rica
San Jose
Ftcensindo Cleto Gonzalez Viquez
Republic of
Voters Under Duress Liberal Views Hit by Election Orders
Report from Saint Petersburg and Odessa describes pre election repression of liberal candidates in sixty six factories where workers faced arrest for liberal displays. Authorities ban meetings and push voters toward reactionary party tickets amid rumors of violence at polling places.
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Odessa
St. Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
City
Ivan Michaelavitch Zanchersky
Senate
Kuutbai
St.Petersburg
Municpal Congress
Many Reforms For Ohio General Assembly Adjourning
Columbus April 1 the only general assembly will adjourn tomorrow until 1908 the terms of members extended for three years reforms include 2 cent passenger fares state railroad commission regulation of freight rates salary for county officers ending prison contract labor repeal of inheritance tax saloon tax up to 1000 local option by petition search and seizure law and a public morals measure banning offensive billboard pictures
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Columbus
Ohio
General Assembly
Gov Ide Takes Oath in Manila Amid Wide Ceremony
Gov Ide left the palace at 9 am and took the oath of office at the ayuntamiento in front of over a thousand people. Troops and constabulary lined the streets, followed by an informal reception. Gen Leonard Wood hosted a luncheon for the Japanese squadron staff at the Army and Navy Club before sailing to Mindanao. In San Juan Porto Rico the Anti Tuberculosis League was formed with strong support and immediate subscriptions.
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Washington Post
Manila
Gov. Ide
Ayuntamiento
Leonard Wood
Army and’ Navy’ Club
Gen. Wood
Mindanga
San_ Juan
Porto Rico
Anti-Tuberculosis League of
Fifteen Germans slain in attack on transport train
A South West Africa dispatch reports Chief Merengo's son killed fourteen soldiers and an officer, attacking a German military transport train. In Cronstadt, Father John Sergieff was struck with a loaded cane during sacrament. the assailant was captured and faces death for sacrament violation.
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Washington Post
Berlin
Africa
Merengo
Cronstadt
John Sergieff
Father John
Russia
Gapon Demands Trial To Defend His Honor In Court
In St Petersburg on April 1 Father Gapon writes to the procurator claiming he lives there only by tolerance and requests a trial to defend his honor and legalize his status, or, if guilty, to be condemned.
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St. Petersburg
Father Gapon
Paris Morocco Accord Satisfies Officials as Tensions Ease
Paris reports Bourgeois will detail the Moroccan accord in the Chamber of Deputies. The Algeciras settlement is hailed by officials and the press as easing controversy and the threat of war. France gains policing rights at Mogador and Tangier while Germany’s goals are partly realized through a police framework. London papers praise the pact for stabilizing Europe and preserving peace, noting France secures key interests and prestige.
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Bourgeoiz
Chamber of Deputies
Algeriras
France
Germany
Mogador
Spain
Tangier
Casablanca
Isga
Morocco
Europe
London
Algeciras
Bride-to-be Myth Knocks Man Across a Thousand Miles
Charles Ibbitson of New Brunswick Nova Scotia traveled 1000 miles chasing a bride promised by letter and advertisement. At Meriden railroad station he waited for March 9 at 1 pm, only to learn the match was a hoax. He faced crowds, wore a long reddish coat and slouch hat, and relied on a merciful hotel proprietor for meals.
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Washington Post
New Haven
Conn
Meriden
Charles Ibbitson
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Elizabeth Rogers
Brattle Street
Depew Living Quietly Hopes For Health Return
New York reports that Senator Depew will not return to the Senate this term as hoped. He remains in retirement at the Hilton F. Shebard estate near Scarborough-on-Hudson, secluded for a month since leaving Washington. Daily rides in a car accompany him, with neighborhood children as occasional companions. caretakers are present, but he is largely alone on the 200 acre estate.
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New York
The
Herald To-Morrow
Depew
Senate
Hilton F. Shebard
Scarborough-on-Hudson
Washington
Latoly
Senator Depew
Death of J W W Ballantine political figure dies
Joseph W W Ballantine aged seventy six died in City Point Florida while recuperating his health. He long chaired the Democratic State executive committee and served as Morristown mayor and Morris County surrogate. In Norway Vossevangen reported premier Vossevangen W C Steen died of heart failure the same day. Jasper H Lawman portrait painter aged eighty one died in Pittsburg after a career from Xenia Ohio to Cincinnati and Paris.
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Washington Jr
Somerville
N. J
Joseph W. W. Ballantine
Somerset County
City Point
Fla
Morristown
Morris County
Vossevangen
Norway
W. C. Steen
Pittsburg
Jasper H. Lawman
Mr. Lawman
Xenia
Ohio
Cincinnati
Paris
Contere
Public Building Bill Pushed for Major Cities and Towns
A federal public buildings measure aims at about 20 million dollars for Boston, Pittsburg, New York, Atlanta and other cities. The plan includes site purchases, new warehouses, and remodeling of existing structures to house federal offices and post offices. The bill, expected to pass with strong support, previews a broad program with regional allocations and safeguards on site proximity to rail hubs.
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Boston
Pittsburg
New York
Atlanta
Federal building plans reflect rising real estate values
Real estate values climb in Atlan tic and New Orleans as proposed federal structures approach occupancy. New Orleans may receive a 1 3 million dollar appropriation for a site and building, with 00.00 funds available immediately. Toledo seeks 1 5 0 0 0 for a new post office, but may not secure that amount. The S. Levis plan, from Chairman Barnhöldt, aims to create efficient post office facilities near rail hubs and standardize sanitary conditions and rapid delivery. The forthcoming bill promises broad postal reforms.
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Treas
Ivy
Boston
New York Custom House
Pittsburg
Union Station
Atlantic
Treasury
New Orleans
Toledo
Ohio
Ohio City
S. Levis
Barnholdt
Edo
Gates Shies at Poker Game in Grief-Driven Alabama Move
Birmingham April 1 John W Gates has left town with his bank roll amid sorrow among South’s noted poker players. He skipped the Alabama Club invitation where two study poker games with an off limit pot of 400 was to be shared by prominent members. The syndicate allegedly took the pot, deepening gloom as Gates, known for not dodging a challenge, declines the chance to play.
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Congress
Middle West
Ullinois
Ohio
South
Birmingham
Atricken
Washington Post
Ala
John W. Gates
Gates
Alabama
Alabama Club
The Strangest Thing That Could Happen
An odd claim from an old ad stating that constipation cannot be cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills, with a guarantee and a 2 cent price cited for druggists.
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