Worldwide Congress Notes and Market Updates
A long string of brief items covers a $6.835 million army appropriation for Mexican expenditures, Panama Canal ceremonies chaired by Col. Goethals, Rucker resolution on campaign fundraising, Colorado coal labor talks, and labor unrest in Denver. Senate arbitration treaties with Austro Hungary, the Netherlands and El Salvador renewals, comet observations, and Congress adjournment schedules are reported alongside stock, rail, and port movements and various local incidents.
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Senate
Austro-Hungary
Netherlands
Salvador
Disestablishment Bill Advances as British Legislature Act Looms
The Welsh disestablishment bill becomes law under the act. The London Standard reports a potential appointment of the Duke of Connaught as Ireland’s next viceroy. In Germany the imperial parliament ends a session amid chaos as socialists refuse to rise, prompting clashes with other parties and the speaker.
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London Standard
Duke of Connaught
Canada
Ireland
Socialist Party
Johannes Kaempf
Biography of Francisco Villa Reveals Deeply Notorious Career
Based on a Boston Transcript biography read before the Senate by Senator Lodge, the profile traces Villa born circa 1868 in Las Nieves Durango as an uneducated bandit who looted cattle and horses, terrorized Durango and Chihuahua, killed numerous captives, tortured and ransom-seized, joined Maderista forces, and led mass killings including the Casas Grandes massacre in 1913 and the Aviles prison executions.
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Boston Transcript
Senator Lodge
United States Senate
Francisco Villa
Las Nieves
Durango
Guanacevi
Reza
Chihuahua
Soto
Allende
Madero
Revolution
Urbina
Casas Grandes
Carlos Alatorre
Luis Ortiz
Batopilas
Senora Maria de la Luz Gomez
Ciudad Juarez
Federale
Senor Ignacio Gomez Oyola
Cristobal Juarez
Baeza
Messrs
Caravantes
Isaac Herrero
Ciudad Guerrero
San Andres
Senor Sabas Murga
Sta. Rosalia
Pueblecita
Visconti
Sarli
CIA Harinera
Sordo Y Blanco
Senor Montilla
Cordo Y Blanco
Senor Ramos
Court of First Instance
Castillo
Federals
Carreras
Jose Dolores Moreno
Alvirez
Aviles
Torreon
Senor
Ignacio Irigoyen
Jose A. Yanez
Montezuma
Maderista
Miguel Baca Ronquillo
Mule's firm place in war in Vera Cruz described
A Philadelphia Ledger writer notes the army mule's arrival in Vera Cruz with celebration. The piece lauds the mule as essential to military effort, capable of carrying loads, feeding troops, dragging guns, hauling tents, carrying wounded, and enduring hardship across campaigns from Peking to Mexico City.
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Vera Cruz
Philadelphia Ledger
Lincoln
Pankhurst
Julius Caesar
Champ Clark
Missouri
Peking
Mexico City
Hamlet
Balzac In Wall Street Debate Ends With Miner Stocks Claim
Two Wall Street traders argue over Balzac as their third guest Jones enters with a puzzled look. He reveals he has never bought mining stocks, steering the room away from the literary quarrel and toward his own investing stance.
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Balzac
Wall Street
Jones
Popular
Canada’s Place as a Producer in Wheat Markets
A New York journal lauds Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta as rising wheat powerhouses. It notes 1904 58 million bushels, 1909 150 million, 1913 about 200 million, predicting Canada may surpass France India and contend with Russia and the United States for top production. It cites U.S. settlers moving to the Canadian prairies and large immigrant shipments to Alberta and Saskatchewan, with details on Kansas and Texas arrivals, trains, stock and farm assets, and Panama exposition links.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
New York Financial Journal
Winnipeg
Canada
France
India
Russia
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Canadian Prairies
Bassano
Oregon
Colorado
Calgary
Peers
Edmonton
Peter Goertz
Cardiff
McPherson
Kansas
Goertz
Rock Island
Mystery at Charity Picnic Dinner Joke
A paying guest questions another at a charity picnic dinner. One asks if the other is a policeman. The reply denies it as the first speaker notes a "tough joint" of fried chicken in the second’s fingers, highlighting a humorous moment.
Jaglsby Prefers Scenic Route Amid Water Talk
A Baltimore Sun snippet notes Jaglsby, described as off the water again, maintains a frank stance. He offers no excuses and simply says he prefers a scenic route, underscoring his candid approach to the situation.
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Jaglsby
Baltimore Sun
The Button Doctor Story From a Child’s Tale
A Judge recounts Florence Louise noting another child swallowed a button and would be fine after specialists were summoned. She quips that they sent for a regular button doctor, reflecting early fascination with medical experts.
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Florence Louise
Rena
Limited Intentions in a Sussex Courtship
A reader note from the Rehoboth Sunday Herald discusses a social clash over marriage proposals. The speaker clarifies that he proposed to wed, not to provide support, highlighting mid-20th century views on finance and partnership in marriage.
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Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Proving the Punch Skids and Skittles in a Sleepy Exchange
A playful back and forth centers on a story with a strong punch line and a sleepy reaction. The dialogue contrasts bold claims with a drowsy response, hinting at a humorous exchange about a memorable moment.
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Puck
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