Memphis Under Commission Government One Year In
Memphis operates under a commission government law for a year and reports large savings from bank deposits at 3 percent. Fire, police, and health services have improved. The success is presented as a model duplicated in many cities.
Commission government praised as efficiency booster
A Birmingham observer cites Memphis results after one year under the Commission form, noting higher revenue collections and wiser spending, with better public services. Senator Kilby supported measures benefiting constituents, while Democrats rejected Taft's tariff ideas at the last election.
Senator Simmons shifts to real tariff revision stance
Senator Simmons of North Carolina now supports real tariff revision after previously backing higher lumber duties under the Payne Aldrich bill. The South’s railroads add two immigration agents to attract homeseekers, a move praised as right direction while Western railroads are urged not to monopolize regional development.
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Bailey Resigns Over Initiative Referendum Recall Debate
A Senate shakeup ends with Senator Bailey of Texas resigning amid conflict with Senator Owen over Arizona statehood and the recall principle. Public reaction quickly shifts to Bryan's view that Bailey’s move boosts awareness of recall and related reforms and may hasten their adoption. The Atlanta Georgian notes Bailey’s withdrawal was short lived and could still affect party dynamics.
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Roosevelt to Visit Frisco and Berkeley Lectures
Ex-President Roosevelt arrives in San Francisco and stays ten days to deliver Earl lectures at the University of California Berkeley. Four lectures run on consecutive afternoons starting Saturday with Realizable Ideals. He leaves April 3 to speak in Reno on Good Citizenship and then address the California legislature in Sacramento.
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Piles Cure Guarantee with PAZO Ointment Ad
A 50 cent ad claims PAZO Ointment cures itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days or money back. It promises guaranteed relief.
Currency hearing deferred by American Bankers Association
The currency committee hearing before the National Monetary Commission, set for today, has been postponed to next Tuesday. Other banking interests will be heard on the same day.
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Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Anniston Resident
Felix L Bridges of 626 Noble Street Anniston Alabama testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his chronic backache from kidney trouble after other remedies failed He purchased at J L Wikle's drug store and says the pills clearly cured him Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent and price is 50 cents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Ottumwa Woman Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
Ottumwa Iowa resident Harriet E. Wampler reports relief from long standing female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The advertisement urges women to try the herbal tonic before radical surgery and offers free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
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S. Ransom Street
Ottumwa, Iowa
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
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Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Montgomery seeks saloon licences by petition to legislature
Montgomery pushes to establish saloons without a public vote by petitioning the Legislature. Proponents argued saloons were removed without a vote, but now Montgomery appears to seek their return without a vote, highlighting a noted inconsistency.
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Chronology of notable historical events and figures
A list of dates and brief notes on events and people: tax and revolution ties with the Stamp Act 1765, Concord meetings in 1775, Decatur killed 1820, Rosa Bonheur born 1822, Bond Head resignation 1838, Sebastopol sortie 1855, Levy death 1862, Holden impeachment 1871, Ball Act suspension 1893, Jewish expulsions in Russia 1910, among others.
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Taft Opposed to Arizona Admission Over Initiative Plan
Critics say President Taft opposes Arizona statehood due to its Initiative Referendum and Recall provision. They argue consistency would require opposition to any state with similar constitutional features, citing Maine Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas South Dakota and Oregon.
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Wanted Language Promotes Candor in Offers
A brief urging clear directness in bids and requests. Those who state wants or offers plainly and explicitly aim for clearer communication and better results.
Taft Works on Message to Congress on Tariff and Reciprocity
White House reports show President Taft delaying vacation to prepare a message for the special session. Upon returning to Washington he will consult advisers before sending it to Congress. The message is expected to spell out views on reciprocity and tariff revision and threaten a veto if a radical tariff bill passes.
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Connecticut Educators Convene in Hartford
Hartford reporters note state leading educators convene in Hartford on March 22 to discuss curriculum reforms, teacher training, and statewide education priorities with involvement from state officials and school districts.
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