Roosevelt speech on the Negro question at Lincoln dinner
President Roosevelt addressed a Republican Club Lincoln dinner, praising Lincoln and urging mutual respect between races. He cited Bishop Power’s views favoring civil equality amid race separation and urged white and black Americans to work together, uphold liberty and justice, and pursue education for all. He stressed unity across regions and faith in the nation’s destiny.
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New York
Roosevelt
Republican Club
Euchusigsny
Lincoln
R Powerr Atrange
North
Caroliina
South
North Carolina
Aberahbam Lincoln
Orater
Eark
Fion
Orly
Wull Be Fee Soon Weather Delays Breweries Supply
In a damaged report the Freeport area notes that severe weather has halted work on a schedule causing delays. A formal plan to provide beer supplies to the city is postponed with a promise to set a supplement by the next passenger period.
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Freeport Tania Acela Ort Dever Fren Ak Baap Brewery
Cremdlronedl
Citi
AL Witleriog
Uncertain fortunes as Boers seize artist Searelle property
The text notes prominent impresario Searelle facing government seizure of property amid war actions. It mentions arms purchases, confiscation under orders, and a complicated exile with John Hays Hanametichk, while Searelle’s finances and hospital expenses strain relations with friends. It also references Mizpaly collaborations with Elle Wheeler Wilcox.
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Ban Briedsen
Snink Searelle
Tilliantire
Stimdle
Thermander
Wruger
Serelle
Mizpaly
Elle Wheeler Wilcox
Adelphia Climbing Challenge Forms Capitan Feat Plan
In Adelphia Pennsylvania a proposed Mercantile event centers on Carl Kelsey and Nathan Folwell attempting a Capitol climb during inauguration week. Folwell and Capitan aim to scale the WUEGUE steps in Wilshippton while Folwell's prior effort fell short. If successful, the feat would mark a first.
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Adelphia
Midor Vary
Carl Kelsey
Nathan Polwell
Pennsylvania
Wilshippton
Pobwell
Kalsey
Aleresntire
Folwell
Capitol
President Roosevelt’s stance on arbitration treaties debated
Fragmented passages discuss U S policy toward arbitration, the 1908 treaty, and reactions in Congress. Details mention President Roosevelt, senatorial resistance, and international negotiators, with references to Brazil Spain Mexico and other nations. The debate centers on whether arbitration pacts bind or set precedents for future disputes.
Divorces Sought in Sensational 1904 Petition
A divorce petition filed in district court by Lucy Fischer formerly Luce Matson against Frank Matson cites cruel and abusive treatment. The couple married in April 1902 and lived apart at times, with the husband allegedly intoxicated and violent. Lucy seeks a bill of divorce and relief the court may grant. Separately, a lengthy, moralistic editorial fragment discusses bail and a criminal defendant named Willing, his imprisonment, and potential family impact.
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Ted
Hedd
Ben Voll
Luce Matson
Prank
Matson
Marson
Quintiff
Waterloo
Id. Fischer
Lucy Fischer
St. Paul
From Penitentiary to County Jail? Bold peril in Willing case
A defiant Louis G Willing, serving a six year term for arson at Anamosa, faces possible transfer to Black Hawk county jail as indictments linger. His father contemplates posting $4,000 to secure a new trial and appeal, while attorney Switzer pursues every legal remedy. The case centers on the Waterbury Allendorf fire and related charges, with the family’s deep community roots noted as context.
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Shevitt Caldwell
Anamos
Willing
Damoacles
Lewis GC
Waterloo
Anamosa
Black Hawk County
Nem
Black Hawk Colunty District Court
Larry Allendorf
Waterlin
State
L. G. Willings
Watery
Allendorf
Brate
Ll. C
Harry Allendort
A. St. Bwiteer
Hair Para
Switzer
la Crosae
Wis
Louis Willing
Wieling
Fettton
Pene
Anamosa Reformatory
Lovie G
Mass of Floating Debris after Central American Eruption
The Moelle Mia steamer City at Panama from San Francisco Jan 21 reports sea fog and a heavy mass of drifted vegetation and wreckage, with trees five to six feet in diameter and animal carcasses, eight to nine feet thick, likely cast into the sea by a volcanic eruption in the Central American coast.
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Avapuiler
Mexico
Panama
San Francisco
Running for Selectman in Nantucket
Acquaintances of Rev G A Bryant former Jesup pastor, now in Nantucket Mass., report he is running for selectman. The worldly minister, once devoted to a Baptist convention, deserted his family after becoming involved with an eastern girl. This note reaches us via The Inquirer and Mirror.
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G. A. Bryant
Waterloo
Jesup
Nantucket Mass
Selectmaan
Inquirer and Mirror
Informa
Brant Bryant Returns to Nantucket and Enters Local Politics
The article recounts Bryant a former pastor evangelist and singer returning to Nantucket with his wife, facing biographical controversy. It notes his past business efforts barber shop jewelry telegraph, and his bid for county office, along with memories of his departure from a church, family estrangement, and courtship. The piece references Nantucket’s 100 census population of 3,019.
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Bryant
Allege Bigamist
Nantucket
Jas
Selestman
Daily Courier
Warrants Withdrawn In High Profile Murder Case
By recommendation of the board of pardons Governor Pannypacker withdrew the lethal warrants for Mrs Kate Edwards and Samuel Greason who were to hang tomorrow for the murder of Edwards husband. Greason’s case will go back to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court if it refuses to reopen. If not, attorneys for the prisoner face a board of pardons hearing next month.
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Associa J Diantrishurs
Board of Pardons
Pannypacker
Kate Edwards
Sammuel Greason
Greason
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Divorce Hearing in Cody Case Noted in Cheyenne
The divorce suit of William Cody against Mses. Louisa Cody was cried for hearing in Cheyenne. Mrs. Cody charges her husband with forceful coercion and seeks alimony while the trial proceeds. The proceedings will last two days as each side presents testimony.
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Rita
Cheyenne
Willian
Touisa
Carly
Susterday
Cody
UN Tiny
Natery
Amat Mvorce Court
Laghand
Run Josephing
Moeller Receives Full Powers as Archbishop in Cincinnati
Henry Moeller was conferred full powers as archbishop of the Cincinnati diocese. Cardinal Gibbon delivered a sermon highlighting Christianity as miraculous in origin and praising the divine influence guiding the church’s growth despite human weakness and poverty.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Henry Moeller
Cardinal Gibbon
St. Paul
Christ
Caesar
Rome
Virgil
Ovid
Cicero
Tacitus
Bie Corporation Incorporation Shapes Local Industry
Another Bie Corporation of Yrenton incorporated on February 14 to provide health care and food products and to acquire other companies and plants, aiming to operate as a broader business organization.
Germans Hill Natives Clash Near Dahis
Berlin reports a sharp clash between a detachment of German troops and Werero natives ten miles north of Dahis in southwest Allied territory. Sixty two natives were killed in the engagement.
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Berlin
Dahis
Allied
Bottomless pit halts highway work near Pleasantville
A six mile boulevard project near the city and Pleasantville stalls as a reported bottomless pit of quicksand swallows over a million cubic yards of earth. Contractors Hess and Le Chard faced rising costs and floods of delays despite dredges and planks, with the state Budd commission offering a bonus to stabilize foundations. The case drew attention as engineers struggle to find bottom and the project remains stalled amid winter weather and rising expenses.
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Quicksand
Bailde
Salt
State Nowd
Henry TL. Badd
Hess & le Chard
Naw
Atkinitie County Board of Frees
San
Dirk
Budd Hinde
Amantle County
Board of Freeholders
Toilly
Avery
Therm
Gupta John
Cnn
Inquest Reveals Hoch Confessed to Marital Abuses
Chicago February 15 inquest reveals Johann Hoch admitted multiple marriages. Mrs Mary Waluker Enel Todas and Princess Shipley tied to the case. Five wives reportedly died within Hoch's marriages.
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Chicago
Mary Waluker
Enel Todas
Prinieelor Shipley Tase
Johann Hoch
Insanity Linked to Cold Snap and Immigration
Local report notes alleged links between a cold spell and rising insanity among Jewish immigrants, with a surgeon stating high mental illness rates in St Louis. A stone cutter reports a child begging case near his home. a family of five seeks vegetables. News also includes the death of a baby in Morris Minnesota and burial considerations.
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St. Louis
Ata
Eshly
Wheeler Bond
Mr. Vetter
Eutler
Cedar Walls
Waterloo Motor Works
David Johnson
Indiana Divorce Bill Moves Through Senate In Need Reform
In Indianapolis tech section Feb 1 the senate passed a foreign divorce bill by 22 to 7 vote. The measure envisions a commission of lawyers to certify divorce laws and to work with other states to secure uniform nationwide policies. The governor may contact other state governors to push a Washington congress gathering for a national approach. The bill advances to the House.
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Marvikharg
Tiesomite
Divates Dawg
Atd
Legel
Alan Foyy
United States
Congress of Delegates
Washington
House
Indiana
Indianapolia
Ind
Tech
Senate
Foernier
Postmaster Resistance and Protests Stir Washington D.C.
A chaotic letter from Cariman accused of stalling duties surfaces as Mrs. Jessie Story secures a New Jersey post. Caray's delays involved telegram protests billed to him, while he claims punishment by the Post Office Department. Carman swears he will not return until stripped of office, citing Hawthorne era repercussions. Woodward, offered the position, declined after consideration.
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Washington
Jessie L. Story
S.J
W. J. Caray
Carman
Pabaia
Hawthorne
Para
Curmats
Story
Woodward
Mather
Kansas Grants Women Voting Rights in State Election
Topeka reports Kansas legislators passed a bill granting women the right to vote for presidential electors and for the state house, with a 68 to 44 vote after a heated debate. Mary illen Lease highlighted as a known lecturer supporting the reform.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Mary Illen Lease
Colorado
Alan
Frenceforth
House of Representatives
Vermont Maple Syrup Debate Sparks Pure Food Riff
Senator TMatl recalled childhood days on a farm as the debate on pure food simmered. He argued against a law to standardize maple syrup, claiming the Vermont product is already sublime and essentially priceless, drawing mixed sympathy from fellow senators.
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Washington
New England
Tmatl
Vermont
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