Fight Over Economy Fanned In Taft Era Congress
Special Correspondence reports President Taft faces a cautious House leadership plan to avoid major debates this session. The push favors economy in executive expenditures with sizable bills proposed for national highways pensions and a department of labor, while local pork projects seek district gains. Democratic insurgents and Speaker Cannon fight complicates early action with Weeks and Greene at odds over merchant marine subsidies, setting a January clash.
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Washington
Taft
House
Congress
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Cvil
District F Columbia
Internal Revenue
Department of Education
Bureau of Public Highways
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Department of Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Uncle Sam
Cannon
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Greene
Massachusetts
Altho
Merchant Marine
Weeks
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Parker to Run for Alabama Lieutenant Governor
Birmingham druggist John L. Parker announces his candidacy for lieutenant governor with a formal plan to enter after the January 24 State executive committee meeting. He will outline his platform and vows to advocate independent, right minded policies benefiting the state. Mary E. Jones wills $259000 for a Knoxville home for aged women.
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Birmingham
John L. Parker
State Executive Committee
Parker
Alabama
Sumter
Tuscaloosa
Jefferson
Mobile
Mary E. Jones
Knoxville
Rowland declares for Calhoun County sheriff
John T. Rowland announces his candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. He appeals for support and votes from all citizens and pledges to perform the duties to the best of his ability if elected.
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Calhoun County
John T. Rowland
Calhoun County Sheriff Candidate Enters Democratic Primary
A Calhoun County resident announces candidacy for sheriff in the upcoming Democratic primary. He pledges to uphold duties and give his best efforts in office.
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Calhoun County
Brooks Announces Candidacy for Calhoun County Sheriff
T Brooks announces candidacy for sheriff of Calhoun County subject to the Democratic primary and asks every voter for support. If elected he pledges to perform the duties to the best of his ability.
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Calhoun County
T. Brooks
Sheriff Announces Candidacy for Party Nomination
A local candidate declares intention to run for sheriff under a party banner. The statement outlines commitment to law enforcement, community safety, and campaign goals ahead of the upcoming election.
Henry Announces Candidacy for Calhoun County Sheriff
J D Henry announces for the office of Sheriff of Calhoun County subject to Democratic party action. He pledges to discharge duties faithfully and competently for the best interests of the entire public and asks for citizen support.
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Calhoun County
Democratic Party
Ing
J. D. Henry
Blackmon Seeks Congressional Nomination in Fourth District
Democratic party action outlined for the Fourth Congressional District with candidate Fred L. Blackmon identified as the focus of the effort.
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Congress
Fourth
Democratic Party
Fred L. Blackmon
Railways In Canada Charters and Construction Totals
Out of 206 railway charters granted by the Canadian parliament in the twenty years ending 1909 only 28 have seen construction. 846 have lapsed and the rest received extensions. Excluding CP, GTP and CNo, charters called for 63 809 miles of construction.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Northern
After Us the Deluge Phrase Traced in History
The saying After us the deluge is linked to Mme Pompadour and Louis XV era circles. Some authorities attribute the remark to Prince Metternich while Pompadour supporters say Metternich borrowed it from the Pompadour New York American.
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Mme. Pompadour
Louis XV
Prince Metternich
Metternich
Pompadour
New York
Jacksonville Holiday Guests and Social Gatherings
News notes from Jacksonville list visitors returning home and local social events. Dr. T. L. Hay and D. C. Griffith leave after Christmas visits, W. A. Harper returns from Nashville, hous e parties and bridge club gatherings fill the week, with multiple residents hosting and visiting others across nearby towns.
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Jacksonville
T. L. Hay
Mr. Griffith
Charleston
D. C
T. A. Bateman
Allegheny Hotel
W. A. Harper
Nashville
Tenn
Helen McKnight
Will Sargent
Catheryn Aderhold
Anniston
John Watkins
Carrie Watkins
Painsdale
R. W. Morris
Birmingham
Tom Martin
Miss Butcher
Atlanta
Bateman
Emmett Crook
The Blue Danube and Its Majestic River Valleys
The Danube preserves ancient splendors with vine clad hills and sunlit valleys. White mountains pierce the green forests, wayside chapels dot the banks, and the river’s solemn beauty surpasses the Rhine, inviting American travelers to explore this superb, indescribable waterway.
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Danube
Khlue
Rhine
Wordplay in Homework Tales Sparks Laughter
A student crafts a punny sentence linking the word anecdote to a rabbit and a goat, eliciting smiles in class. The playful line showcases quick wit and classroom humor.
The Intellectuals Seek White Horses on Daily Commute
Commuters nicknamed the Intellectuals ride daily between their homes and New York in a ritual they call a white horse pool. Each morning they search the line of the road from windows for white horses, wagering on who will spot the most. The best guess wins a prize of 900.
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New York
W. F. Johnston Named To Succeed Maj. Smith
Industrial notes from Georgia and Alabama predict 1910 will be a strong year for regional development. Major projects include central Georgia power from the Ocmulgee dam reaching Macon and Atlanta, a large Chattahoochee dam at Columbus, a new steel plant in Gadsden, and extensive mining and cement ventures across the two states.
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Columbus
Dee
Georgia
Alabama
Ocmulgee
Macon
Atlanta
Griffin
Olumbus
Chattahoochee
Columbus Power Company
Gadsden
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company
Birmingham
Okefenokee
South Georgia
Alabua
South
Tuscaloosa
Cuthbert
Port Gaines
Onakman
Akla
Edison
Mobile
Decatur
Augusta
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics for Every Living Farm Animal
Humphreys' Veterinary Specifics offers a 500 page book and stable chart covering horses cattle sheep hogs dogs poultry and farm ailments. Each 60 cent homeopathic remedy targets issues from fever and lameness to colic coughs and indigestion with mail free delivery from Humphreys Homeo Med Co New York.
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Humphreys
Johnston Elected Major of Third Battalion Alabama National Guard
The December election results show Captain W F Johnston unanimously elected major of the Third Battalion replacing Major D Houston Smith. Captain C M Woodruff of Pelham Guards becomes adjutant, with Lt B R Sawyer likely to succeed Woodruff. The battalion includes Anniston Oxford Talladega and Malacanga companies.
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W. EF. Johnston
D. Houston Smith
Alabama National Guard
Johnston
W. H. McKleroy
C. M. Woodruff
Pelham Guards
B. R. Sawyer
Woodruff
Anniston
Oxford
Talladega
Malacanga
Smith
New Singer Man Likes Model City in Anniston Move
H G Earnest resigns as local Singer Sewing Machine Co manager effective last Saturday. W H Lipscombe succeeds him and takes full charge. Burke promoted to Montgomery and leaves for new field tomorrow. Earnest remains as general salesman and collector. Lipscombe, from Tallahassee, moving to Anniston with his family, praises the city as the prettiest and cleanest he has seen. He says he was born in Virginia and has seen many towns from Tampa to West Texas.
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Singer Sewing Machine Company
H. G. Earnest
W. H. Lipscombe
Mr. Earnest
B. ©. Burke
Montgomery
Tomor
Ernest
Lipscombe
Mian Earnest
Tallahassee
Wla
Jaccksonville
Pla
Anniston
Virginia
Tampa
Atlantic Ocean
Texas
Gentle Hint Spooks Congregation With Snoring Metaphor
A clergyman startled his drowsy church with a playful remark. He reminded the congregation that his purpose is preaching not acting as a vampire in a snoring match, delivering a light hearted jab to wake the room.
Nice Man on Street Car Handshake Gaffe
Two young women on a crowded street car in Washington mistake a stranger for a friend and grip his hand for support. After realizing the error they confess, and the man offers his other hand with a polite smile.
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Washington Post
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