Vast Summary Of Global Happenings And U S Congress News
The fifty ninth congress opened with Speaker Cannon reelected and Roosevelt urging federal supervision of corporations and railroads. A Panama canal funding vote of 11 million dollars and 750 thousand for Chicago naval station work are noted, along with resignations and multiple international diplomacy items.
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Cannon
Roosevelt
Congress
House of Representatives
Russia
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Lake Naval Training Station
Chicago
Fairbanks
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Allison
Iowa
Turmoil in Russia raises fear of financial panic and mutiny
A St Petersburg dispatch reports bank runs and revolutionary violence as Father Gapon is condemned to death by a committee. Assassination of ex minister of war Sakharov and street fighting in Kiev with heavy casualties mark a rapidly escalating crisis. Prime Minister Witte faces mounting pressure and calls for repression and a dictator grow louder.
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Russia
Witte
St. Petersburg
Father Gapon
Central Revolutionary Committee
Sakharov
Tsarskoe Selo
Baltic
Kieff
Bills Wild West Horses Killed in France
The article notes that all horses from Buffalo Bill's show were killed in Marseilles France to prevent glanders. It also mentions a Wisconsin legislature debate over insurance and public service investigations. Other items include Senator Mitchell in poor health after dental extraction and inquiries into life insurance executives led by District Attorney Jerome.
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Marseilles
France
Wisconsin
United States
Mitchell
Oregon
Jerome
New York
Ridgely
S. Lipschuetz
Hamburg
Germany
Scbor
Roosevelt
Washington
Webb Hayes
Cleaning Common Things by Marion H. Neil
Cleaning guidance urges weekly wash of dust cloths and thorough dusting of curtains and high surfaces. Use two chamois leathers for washing and polishing windows, avoid scrubbing paint, and ensure water is changed often for spotless panes. Promote sunshine while noting careful cleaning of glass and varnished wood.
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Marion H. Neil
Oyster cooking methods from Farmers' Review
Seasonal oyster tips describe selecting oysters with little liquid, avoiding salt during cooking, and serving immediately. Recipes include Fried Oysters, Oyster Stew, Oysters and Macaroni, and Escalloped Oysters with step by step layers and baking times.
Chestnut Custard Recipe Method
A simple chestnut custard uses boiled mashed chestnuts three eggs and rich milk. Beat egg whites and yolks then mix yolk with chestnut pulp add milk sugar and vanilla. Bake in buttered mold and finish with a browned meringue spread over top.
Tomato Bouillon Recipe From a Vouched-For Guide
A reader offers a tested formula using a can of tomatoes and a quart of strong bouillon with one small onion chopped fine, a bouquet of six cloves, twelve whole peppers, and half a teaspoon celery seed wrapped in a bay leaf. Boil strain cool then reheat and serve immediately.
Cluny Lace Widest Narrowest Embroidered in Blouse
Cluny lace described as the tiniest and narrowest real Cluny not imitation is used in new blouses. It runs across the front and back and interrupts the embroidery design.
Broadcloth Hats Highlight Velvet Folds and Wings
Broadcloth in hats appears in stylish effects matching velvet folds and wings in two or three shades. The article notes this textile choice as a notable yet not new trend.
Medicine stains on silver rub with methylated spirit
A historical note advises treating silver with methylated spirit to remove stains. Rub the stained area lightly, then wash the spoon in warm water to finish.
Iowa State News Acknowledges Awful Deed
Independence reports William 5 McWilliams confessed to murdering his wife and five children in their home. He says his motive was that his children would be better dead than alive and he could no longer live with his wife over money demands and jealousy. Details of each killing are given.
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William
McWilliams
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mess
W.L. Douglas
Mas
Avoca Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Elmer Noel was found guilty of the September 14 murder of Lee Addison in a coal shed near the Rock Island depot. Addison died from a gunshot wound to the breast after an ante mortem statement implicated Noel, who claimed it was self inflicted.
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Avoca
Elmer Noel
Lee Addison
Noel
Rock Island
Addison
Fairfield Tragedy Claims 20-Year-Old Bessie Henry
Bessie Henry aged 20 burned to death early morning while starting a fire at her father George Henry's home. She mistook gasoline for kerosene and emptied it on the fire triggering an explosion that caused instantaneous death from inhalation of flame.
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Fairfield
Bessie Henry
George Henry
Miss Henry
Victim of Football in Sidney Dies from Prior Game Injuries
Harry Rowe aged 18 died days after a football game three weeks earlier. Officials learned only recently of injuries, which caused internal ruptures beyond remedy. Rowe said he did not want the game blamed for his death.
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Sidney
Harry Rowe
Robbery Attempt at Gilman Bank Alarmed Town
A daring early morning attempt to rob Gilman bank used a nitroglycerin charge on the vault door. The blast blew the lock but a telephone operator across the street heard it and alerted the town, revealing the crime and sending the robbers fleeing before capture.
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Marshalltown
Bank of
Gilman
Banker Acquitted in Birmingham Bank Case
Ottumwa reports Judge Hichelberger directed a verdict for E. H. Skinner after evidence did not support the charge. Skinner faced accusations of taking deposits after his Birmingham bank became insolvent.
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Ottumwa
E. H. Skinner
Birmingham
Hichelberger
Skinner
Death of Noted Iowan in Marshalltown
Herry Anson, pioneer resident of Marshalltown and central Iowa, died recently at five o clock of pneumonia. He was the father of Adrian C. Anson, the famed baseball player and Chicago city clerk, noted as the first white child born in Marshall County.
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Marshalltown
Herry Anson
Iowa
Adrian C. Anson
Chicago
Marshall County
Man pleads guilty in mass killing case
William McWilliams pleaded guilty on three indictments for killing his wife and five children in Independence. Specialists say he shows no signs of insanity. He has expressed a wish to end his life and is now under careful guard.
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Independence
William McWilliams
McWilliams
Mandlin Divorce Granted in Monona County Court
Judge Hutchison in Monona county district court grants a decree of divorce to Joseph Mandlin from Maggie Mandlin. The brief item notes no further details on property or alimony.
Rheumatism Relief Report From Dubuque Worker
J G Montsel of S098 Jackson Avenue Dubuque Iowa described years of rheumatism and swelling in ankles knees and elbows. After trying Williams Pink Pills for Pale People he recovered in months and has remained well for eight years. His family now uses them and endorses the remedy from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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J. G. Montsel
Jackson Avenue
Dubuque
Iowa
Roberta
Klauer Manufacturing Co
Dr. Williams
Mr. Menkel
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
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Iowa State News
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Maggie Mandlin
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Joseph Lynch
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Iowa State College
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Boom
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Webster’s International Dictionary
W. T. Harris
U ‘8
Commissioner of Education
G. & C. Merriam CO
Springfield
Mass
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