Van Valkenburgh Named United States District Judge in Missouri
Albn S Van Valkenburgh has been appointed United States district judge for the western district of Missouri. At 48 he is among the youngest on the federal bench and previously served as United States district attorney, succeeding War ner in 1905 and being reappointed by President Taft in 1909.
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Albn S. van Valkenburgh
United States
Western Division
Missouri
von Valkenburgh
Senator Warner
Western District of
Taft
Major Warner
Syracuse
N. Y
Ilinois
Michigan
University of Michigan
van Valkenburgh
Kansas City
Robson, Douglas and Trimble
Jackson County
D. J. Haff
Grace Ingold
William Draffen
Senate
Roosevelt
Lawrence van Valkenburgh
New York
Poindexter in limelight as Roosevelt aids senate bid
Representative Miles Poindexter of Washington, backed by Theodore Roosevelt, seeks the U S Senate seat once held by Samuel Henry Piles. Poindexter, a one term congressman long active in law and politics, visited Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill, optimistic over Roosevelt's support in his bid. Roosevelt’s backing intensifies national political maneuvers amid Feud with Ballinger and Pinchot.
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Miles Poindexter
Washington
United States Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Memphis
Tenn
Congress
Roosevelt
Poindexter
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior
Taft
Gifford Pinchot
Sagamora Hill
Senate
King
Fancy Hii Academy
Rockbridge County
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
Wallawalla
Wash
Spokane
Third
Ballinger
Samuel Henry Piles
Millionaire Ranken Endows Trade School for Boys
David J. Ranken Jr of St Louis, a wealthy real estate and stock operator, has given his fortune, over 3 million, to the David J. Ranken Jr School of Mechanical Trades, keeping only 3000 a year for himself. The school, begun with 500000, offers boys over fifteen a two year trade education for 30 a year, with a strong emphasis on practical work in drawing, carpentry, bricklaying, painting, and steam engineering. He visits daily, teaching by doing and using shop work to illustrate geometry.
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David J. Ranken, Jr
St. Louis
Andrew Carnegia
Ranken
Londonderry
Ireland
Ranken School
Sife
Trades School
Choate Faces Unprofessional Conduct Charges Probed
The American Bar Association will thoroughly probe accusations against Joseph H. Choate, former U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, at its Chattanooga convention next month. Accuser James R. Watts claims Choate caused him to lose hundreds of thousands through omissions and wrongful acts as his attorney. Choate demands a full investigation.
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Joseph’ H. Choate
United States
Great Britain
American Bar Association
Choate
Chattanooga
Tenn
James R. Watts
Staten Jeland
Mr. Choate
Court of St. James
Harvard
Massaighugette
New York
A.b. i
Er Temple
England
S. Ngny
Heke
Flag star plan for Oklahoma and new states
The 1911 flag rule requires adding two stars for Arizona and New Mexico. A 1818 act fixes the change to July 4 next after admission. In 1908 the Oklahoma star was placed bottom right. now two more stars would be added to the existing six rows, aligning with prearranged rows without a full redesign.
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Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Utah
Oklahoma
Army and Navy
Admiral Dewey
Secretaries of War and Navy
Scranton Doctor Claims Silver and Gold Multiplication
Dr Frederick W Lange of Scranton claims a process to multiply silver and gold by 100 percent, asserting he can produce purer chlorides and nitrates from a silver matrix with fluxes. He says United States Mint assays of his products confirm purity, while he denounces critics as misinformed.
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Scranton
Frederick W. Lange
Daffy
United States -Mint
Wilkerson Drew Chicago Legal Help for Taft Bill
Special Assistant District Attorney James H. Wilkerson from Chicago was summoned by Attorney General Wickersham to Washington to refine Taft’s railroad rate and Interstate Commerce bill. He worked over a month, shaping the conference bill for passage, after which amendments were reduced. Wilkerson has led major government prosecutions and now assists on the beef trust grand jury probe with Kenyon.
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Chicago
Taft
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
James H. Wilkerson
Washington
Wickersham
House
Senate
Wilkerson
Sims
Kenyon
Beef Trust
Foreclosure sale threatens Clara Morris Yonkers home
In White Plains a county order directs the old Clara Morris homestead in Yonkers to be sold for foreclosure. The famed actress, near death in the mansion, is unaware of the proceeding as the sale is to proceed after publication notices. Her physician says she may not survive much longer.
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White Plains
Clara Morris
Yonkers
Miss Morris
Morris
Frederick M. “Harriott
Owl Returns to Haunt Rushville Neighborhood This Summer
The Rushville owl that terrorized residents on North Matt Street last summer is back. Pedestrians and drivers report fear as the nocturnal bird again haunts the district, causing uneasy evenings and residents safeguarding hats and clothing in the area.
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Hoosier
Rushville
Matt Street
Parasol Fashions Showcase Delicate Silk and Embroidery
Fashion notes discuss women's parasols with silk flowers eyelets and lace medallions. Designers blend fine embroidery with decorative motifs from millinery, creating transparent or semi transparent coverings that may compromise sun protection.
Dress for the Young Girl in Light Brown Linen
Describes a smart young girl’s dress in light brown linen featuring three wide box-pleats down the back and front, secured at the waist with large French knots worked in Ososillde. Slits are cut behind the pleats and a ribbon threaded through them.
Fragmentary textile notes on brown ribbon pattern
Incomplete OCR shows description of brown ribbon trim and its width. Mentions material and pattern references but lacks complete context or full sentences.
Pretty gown made of voile in Humph green tone
Describes a dainty voile dress with a gathered waist skirt reaching the knees and slight fullness at the banded yoke. Details include a Claudine frill, a round neck, and a walat-band. Materials listed: 6 yards of 44 inch voile and 2 yards of silk. Patterns priced at 3s 0½d complete, 1s 6¾d for skirt or bodice.
Hints for brushing hair and embroidery advice in a practical guide
A practical guide advises using a comb with smooth teeth to detangle, then brushing from roots to ends. It warns against unsanitary brushes, recommends regular daily brushing for five minutes, and suggests ammonia in water for sanitizing brushes. It also notes brush quality affects scalp health and discusses embroidered monograms and towel etiquette for nursery items.
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van Valkenburg
Pennsylvania
Wilkerson Drew
Clara
Clara Morrla
Pendale
S. Aimple
Pettlooata
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