Roosevelt Abandons October Congressional Session Plan
In Oyster Bay on September 14 President Roosevelt abandoned plans for an October extraordinary session of Congress. The session will convene November 9, with formal call after his return to Washington. Critics feared lawmakers would leave campaigns to attend. No firm agreement on financial legislation exists, and passage remains uncertain.
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Oyster Bay
L. 1
Senate
Aouse of Representatives
Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Bulgarias Ultimatum to Prevent Massacre Across Balkans
London reports a Balkan crisis surge with Bulgaria ready to intervene to stop massacres of Christians. Sofia warns the Christian world of moral responsibility as Bulgaria plans measures against Turkey if the powers fail to act. Constantinople notes large forces gathering near the city with potential first clashes. Vienna cites renewed proposals to admonish Bulgaria, awaiting result.
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London
Viceria
Sofia
Daily Telegraph
Bulgaria
Europe
Turkey
Ferdinand
Brzaria
Constantinople
Vienna
Austria
Russia asks time to delay Manchuria evacuation
Russia seeks permission from China to postpone evacuating a small Manchurian province beyond October 8. Secretary Hay in New Hampshire weighs the request as the postponement would be brief. Shanghai reports Pekin would add a treaty article to curb sedition in foreign-settlement newspapers. The Supao affair remains deadlocked between consular and diplomatic bodies. Some women confide in men to extract secrets.
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Washington
Russia
China
Manchuria
Conger
State Department
Hay
New Hampshire
Shanghai
Pekin
United States
Wisdom of the Bee Legend Recited at Rotunda
A New Orleans Times-Democrat tale recounts the Queen of Sheba visiting King Solomon. In a test of artistry, a swarm of bees chooses the natural wreath over the painted imitation, proving Solomon’s wisdom and the bee’s preference for nature.
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Sheba
Solomon
Pascagoula
Diogenes
Great Southern Hotel
Gusport
Red Ses
Arabia
New Orleans Times-Democrat
The Depth of Depravity and a Graphic Warning
A Brooklyn Eagle item recounts a spoiled romance where a man named George Billings flirts with an engaged woman, then boasts of an upcoming marriage. The narrator relays the shock and labels the behavior as deceitful, underhanded, and scandalous, highlighting perceived moral depravity.
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Jim
George Billings
Pve
Tom
George
Tompkyns
Brooklyn Eagle
Angel Cures Dumb at Kerhous Village Near Brest
Crowds of pilgrims gather at Kerhous near Brest to witness Marie Raguenes a 40 year old farm servant who regained speech after thirty years of silence following a heavenly message. She first spoke during dinner and then at the promised moment at noon on a Wednesday declaring her recovery.
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Kerhous
Brest
France
Marie Raguenes
Marie
The Way of Life in a Harvest Pause
Poem fragment reflects weariness from daily toil and hope in divine love. The speaker contrasts gloom with moments of sunset, harvest, and laughter as a passing spirit renews faith and claims belonging to God. Lisbhorne is referenced through a line about life leading there.
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Lisbhorne
Mary Lm, Powler
Of a' Different Breed
President Mellen of Northern Pacific speaks of Far Northwest prospects to a Wall Street friend. He notes many lambs and sheep on farms this year and claims a value of $6 per breed. The broker concedes the railroad has the edge in the joke about worth.
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Mellen
Northern Pacific
Wall Street
Far Northwest
Tan Leather by X Rays
The article discusses the first industrial use of X rays in tanning leather, highlighting a pioneering application of K rays to improve leather processing.
Quips and anecdotes from early 20th century figures
A collection of short remarks and stories involving figures such as a Western congressman discussing President Roosevelt, Edward MacDowell and his pupil, Justice Day, Chauncey M. Depew on King Edward, and General Nelson Miles. The tales touch on elections, music, law, royal expenditure, and Civil War conscription schemes.
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Chauncey M. Depew
Edward
Prince of Wales
United States
Duke of Newcastle
Nelson A. Miles
Orbra Young Triumphs Over Kidney Troubles With Dodd's Pills
A Tennessee boy, Orbra Young, son of Lester Young of Crossroads, recovers from chronic kidney and urinary troubles after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He sleeps through the night now, and his father praises the remedy. The piece urges parents to address such disorders promptly and notes the cure as proof. It ends with a light anecdote about cucumber freckles and two quips.
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Crossroads
Tenn
Orbra Young
Lester Young
Orbra
Dodd
Cumulative 1900s Advertisements and Phrases Bypass
A collage of early 20th century ad copy and slogans with references to medicines tonics cures and pitches for starches, pain relief devices and household goods. Mentions Lawrence Drug Co Des Moines Ia Defiance Starch Mr Kline’s Great Nerve Restorer and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup among others.
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Lawrence Drug Co
Des Moines
Mr. Kline
Kave, Ltd
Sre St
Philadelphia
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Roose
Edward MacDowell
Parnell Commission
Justice Day
Frank Jackwood
Charles Russell
I. KR. McCarthy
Jefferson, Towa
Putnam
Piso
Bodsley, Vanburen
Dnd
American Bankers’ Association
San Francisco
Santa Fe
Geo
T. Nicholson
Chicago
Peoria
Morton Co
N. Dakota
Northwent
Come
Ace
Bellava
Add
Tone
Epley
Aver
White Mfg. CO
Michigan ST
Chicago, Ill
W. WN. U
Des Moines, Ia
THE
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
Dr. Caldwell
Mucut Stey
Deexter
Sampte
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, Ils
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