Chinese Seek Temporary Asylum Amid Terror Fleeing Mexico
Chinese refugees fleeing violence in Coahuila Mexico appeal to the United States for temporary asylum in the county after memories of the revolution era Chinese massacre drive many to cross toward Eagle Pass Tex. The request was delivered to federal authorities in Washington.
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Washington
Coahuila
Mex
United States
Dras Negros
Eagle Pass
Tex
Buford
Mazatlan
Sinalo
Mexico
Nogales
Ariz
Burford
San Diego
Cal
Yorktown
Topoleampyu
Alcatat
Maza
Policarpo Itueda
Juarez
New York
State Department
Fairbank Community Notes and Local Obituaries
Fairbank items recount local visits and calls from residents such as Mrs. Sarah Simms and Miss Bridgie Ronai, wedding of Myra Meweld and Frank Ostrum, a death in the Damer family, and a Catholic church funeral. The column lists visitors to Fairbank, church events, and minor civic mentions from nearby towns.
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WP. Rechikmann
Dunkerton
Chas
Waterloo
Flora Aighte
Cedar Rapids
H. B. Migbee
Dusaave
W. M
Independence
John Woleimot
John Leeher
Jesup
O. H. Green
Grovetreet
H. J. Holdenbeck
Vinion
Indiana
Gob Fyerett
W. M. Wighee
Burlington
Lillian Meweld Fiast
Myra
Frank Ostrum
Heron Lake
Minn
Maude Dukes
Clara Dame
R. F. Damer
J.D. Yamige
Ain
Watt
Hin
Wand
Fat Ger Dunalice
Hebel Envoy to Ask Fair Play
Funeral details from Fairbank describe a service for a young woman with eight floral bearers, Sodality members, and Knights of Columbus in a procession that started at 9 45 a m. The church service impressed mourners and dignitaries from Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Cherokee Worthington Independence Oelwein Stanley and Hazleton attended.
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Fairbank
Sodality Society
Knights of Columbus
Han
Milwaukee
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Cherokee
Worthington
Independence
Oelwein
Stanley
Hazleton
Brown Resigns as End of Trouble at Friends Church
In Marshalltown Iowa May, Pastor E H Brown resigned amid ongoing conflict at the Friends church that began last November after the finance committee sought to cut his salary from 1000 to 800 and to credit outside funds. The dispute risked church disruption until Brown offered his resignation.
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Marshalltown
Friends’ Church
E. H. Brown
Brown
Central Association results and YWCA tennis plans
Results from yesterday in the Central Association include Ottumwa and Keokuk games and a Burlington win over Keokuk. YWCA girls are invited to join tennis clubs meeting tonight with the East High gym class. A Paris dispatch reports New deficits for France’s Western railway output rising to 66 million francs next year.
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YW. C. A
East
High Gymnasium
Wreck Crew Games Words in Whimsical Reply
A brakeman described the train wreck scene with odd phrases from the Atchison Globe. He said the hog head greased the pig while the tallow pot cracked diamonds and the front shack betted the rail ahead. He added the cow rested in the doghouse as the crew chased back with the red.
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Atchison Globe
Conquest over Circumstances Inspires Practical Victory
A quoted maxim from Lucy Latcom extols mastering annoyance by transforming uncontrollable circumstances into helpers, presenting a philosophy of resilience and thoughtful attitude as a form of victory. The text emphasizes inner power over external conditions.
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Lucy Latcom
Where Better Employed Store Proprietor Seeks New Worker
A store proprietor asks a candidate if they can operate a cash register. The applicant replies with confidence having prior experience in varied tasks from taxicab work to handling gum plot, noting tighter supervision now.
Not Time for Visits in a Small Town Busyness
In Chudleigh the eldest daughter Elsie becomes a wage earner as private secretary to Mr. Larkin after Mr. Lambert’s death. Mildred Rand meddles, calling and visiting during office hours, resenting Elsie’s shift and fretting about Mr. Larkin’s view while Elsie concentrates on her work. Mr. Zarb observes and approves.
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Chudleigh
Elele
Lbe
Mildred
Elsie
Mr. Larkin
Flare
Mr. Zarb
Court Tog Hears Speeding Fines In Wry Yukon Tone
In a humorous court scene Jimsonberry and Harkaway face speeding charges. The judge finds both guilty at 60 mph, adds a dollar to each fine, and jokes that their combined claims meet the limit while noting their cars allegedly cannot exceed specified speeds.
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Jimsonberry
Harkaway
Waal
Gerry
Harper’s
Fun In the Rabbit Family
Jane Rabbit notes Pa Rabbit seems ill after laughing at hunters. Brother Bob fears he may have apoplexy as the family jokes about the men shooting at each other.
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Rabbit
Jane Rabbit
Pa Rabbit
Bob
Alming High Student Seeks Beauty Doc Visit
A fragment notes a student asking how to get a drastic makeover to resemble a photographed image, indicating a search for cosmetic changes through a beauty professional. The lines mix quoted questions about appearance and motivation for the visit.
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Alming High
Beauty Doctora
Widow Gathers for Funeral of Young Man in Waterloo
Mrs. Harry Slee widow of the late 29 year old musician died in Waterloo after a sudden death on January 5. Funeral services were held at Kistner parlors with interment at Fairview cemetery. Mrs Slee endured weeks of illness while abroad and awaits guidance from English relatives before the burial was finalized. She will depart the city soon.
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Harry Slee
Waterloo
St. Louis
Slee
Fairview
Kistner
G. W. Hinkle
Christ Episcopal Church
Eau Claire
Wis
Musicians’ Union
Hinkle
Vaudeville at the Majestic Offers Bama Bama Girls and More
The Majestic presents a lively vaudeville lineup headlined by the Bama Bama girls Toy Shop Pastimes featuring Miss Josephine Fields and W J McGraw. The Dixie Quintette delivers top singing, Harris and Randall perform Fifty Miles From Nowhere, a country store owner and showgirl sketch with backstage antics, plus Kerank C Warris and Florence Randall among the touring cast.
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Waterloo Theatres
Josephine Fields
W. J. McGraw
Dixie Quintette
America
Harris
Randall
Audener Avsnat
Kerank C. Warris
Florence Randall
Vaudeville Bill Features Pietro and Paul Stephens
A pleasing season ticket offers Pietro the pianist and accordionist performing a medley of popular, standard and classical numbers. Paul Stephens, the equilibrist, joins as the second act on a bill of all stars.
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Pietro
Paul Stephens
Hay's Boy From Titanic Found in Nova Scotia
Halifax reports the Minia returned with Titanic dead, including Charles M. Hay, president of Grand Trunk Railway. Officials received the body and sent it home aboard a special train. The Minia faced heavy weather and found remains scattered, last two pickups forty-five miles apart.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Minia
Mackay-Bennett
Charles M. Hays
Grand Trunk Railway
Railway
Wilson in Texas Delivers Surprising Lead in Primaries
Dallas May 6 The Texas precinct results show Wilson ahead of Harmon among Democrats and Taft versus Roosevelt in Republicans remains unsettled. County conventions tomorrow will decide delegates to national meetings with a possible state convention on May 28.
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Dallas
Tex
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Harmon
Texas
Morris Brothers Cleared After Lack of Evidence
Arthur Morris and his two brothers, arrested on a fragrancy charge last Saturday, say they were headed to factory work at about 6 am when taken into custody. Court records show they were discharged for lack of evidence, though Arthur faced a later arraignment on a separate charge and pleaded not guilty. Their mother’s address is Eleventh Street, and Arthur recently urged his wife to join him in Waterloo.
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Arthur Morris
Eleventh Street
West
Arthur
Hutchinson
Kan
Waterloo
Co-operative societies grow in France and Belgium
Taft submits the second installment of consular reports on cooperation and living costs. France and Belgium show rising membership in co operatives, with small grocery and bakery societies thriving in northeastern and central France. Belgium also has widespread associations linked to labor unions and various crafts.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
France
Belgium
Netherlands
Denmark
Huntington Wilson
United Kingdom
The Daily Hint on Cooperative Societies
The Daily Hint reports on cooperative societies selling at lower prices to members with minimal profits directed to funds for pensions strike relief and injuries. It notes growth in the Netherlands since 1890 with diverse associations in supplies and credit and describes Denmark restricting sales to members with a Danish society network. Average dividends range from 5 to 12 percent according to consular reports.
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Netherlands
Co-Operative R Movement
Denmark
Joint Association of Danish Co-Operative Societies
Presient
Privaty
Appointment of Administrator for James H. Stull Estate
The undersigned Carleton Sias is appointed administrator of the estate of James H. Stull, deceased, in Black Hawk County. Creditors and those holding claims must present them duly authenticated for allowance. Dated May 4, 1912.
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Add Muenistrator
Black Hawk County
Carleton Sias
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Hebel
Polcarpo Rubba
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Ketwanee
Monmouth
Galessburg
Hannibal
Muscatine
Frances
Western Railroad
Paris
London Telegraph
State Western Railroad
U. of M
Hay's
Titanic
W. F. Spry
Alma Wetlwater
Odwain
J. B. Green
Randolph Atroot
Taining Reports
Meadowdale
Black Ilank Road
Black Hawk Building
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