Brief World and National Notes
The Department of Justice targets the telephone trust for dissolution. A Big Rapids dentist F W Joslin and his family were killed in a Detroit area car crash after a freight train collided with their vehicle. Mrs Mathilda Raderloff was acquitted of murdering her husband in Cincinnati. President Taft signs the Panama canal bill and asks Congress to declare it not a treaty violation. A plot to harm Rep Ben Johnson of Kentucky is disclosed in Washington. Standard Oil funds questioned in campaign finance. A potential war draft capacity estimate is released. German flour import duties are imposed to protect U S peas. Congress reserves funds for the commerce court. Juvenile court bonds are posted for two boys linked to a Kansas City homicide. A murder case in Chicago ends in acquittal. A severe storm causes six deaths and many injuries along the Mississippi valley. An excursion train wreck near Decatur results in deaths and injuries. A man robs mail clerks on a Union Pacific train. he is captured after wounding himself. Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson returns to Nome after four and a half years in the Arctic.
Edict Triggered Riot as Tungchow Sacks and Loots
Reports say a recent edict ordering queue cuts sparked a riot among Gen. Chang Kutti's troops and set Tungchow ablaze with looting and near total destruction. The turmoil follows unrest across the region near Pekin.
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Chang Kutti
Tungchow
Pekin
Rock Island to Host 1918 Convention City Pick
Personal Rock Island Illinois chosen as the 1918 convention city by German editors of Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota and Missouri. Notables include James Otto Manlius celebrated 68th wedding anniversary with 102 descendants and 16 living children. Detected theft from Charles M Schwab while en route to Loretta PA and Stavanger appointment for Walter A Leonard. Ohio Columbus centennial underway with Governor Harmon speech and gun salute.
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Rock Island, Ill
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Nlineis
Missouri
James Otto
Manlius, Ill
New York
Loretta
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Annual meeting highlights Springfield Illinois Anti Horse Thief
The thirtieth annual convention of the Illinois Anti Horse Thief association will convene in Springfield on October 16 in the state house senate chambers. Officers include H. R. Terry, William J. Cordier, John W. Clary, and James S. Derry. Governor Deneen may speak along with Mayor Schnepp and Judge Weaver, as arrangements consider city and state participation.
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Springfield
Illinois Anti-Horse Thief Association of
Illinois
Carlinville
H. R. Terry
Virden
William J. Cordier
John S. Schnepp
J. B. Weaver
Inspectors Probe Springfield Milk Quality and Preservative Use
Deputy inspectors H. G. Rodenberg and Anton Spath collected forty milk and cream samples after stopping wagons across Springfield. Samples and groceries including twelve vinegar items were sent to the state lab for fat solids and preservative analysis, with formaldehyde flagged as a common preservative. Health board suits in Quincy show growing national importance of medical practice regulation as Dr L G Brown faces charges.
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Springfield
H. G. Rodenberg
East St. Louis
Anton Spath
Mt. Carmel
State Laboratory
Health Board Victor
Illinois State Board of Health
Quincy
Wisconsin
Thomas Morris
la Crosse
L. G. Brown
State Board of Health
John T. Gilmer
Congress ends second session with high budget figures
The Sixty second congress adjourned as the senate struck out $600,000 in state claims from the general deficiency bill and approved a $9,000,000 expenditure. Debate over Penrose investigation and a house vote on salaries marked the session before President Taft departed for Beverly, Massachusetts.
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Sixty-second
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House
Oregon
Texas
Virginia
Maryland
la Follette
Penrose
Chilton and Watson
West Virginia
Committee On
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Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Cannon
Panama Canal
Taft
Beverly
Mass
Loeb Defends Roosevelt Over 1904 Campaign Gifts
William Loeb Jr., then secretary to President Taft, claims he did not receive any Standard Oil or Harriman contribution to Roosevelt’s 1904 campaign. He asserts Cortelyou assured him the Standard Oil grant had not occurred and says Harriman urged Roosevelt to aid the New York state committee at a White House interview.
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New York
William Loeb, Jr
Taft
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Standard Oil Company
RE. H. Harriman
George B. Cortelyou
Federal forces bludgeon Mexican rebels near Ascension
In Ascension sixty miles southwest of Juarez General Rabago's federal column clashed with rebels led by General Orozco. Seventy six rebels were killed and prisoners were taken while federal losses numbered a dozen dead and thirty wounded. General Salazar reinforced Orozco with over 300 men, forcing Rabago to halt the pursuit and camp on the Palomas ranch after the retreat.
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Juarez
Mexico
Rabago
Orozco
Ascension
Palomas Land and Cattle Company
Darrow Trial Move Denied by Los Angeles Judge
In Los Angeles on August 28 Judge Willis denied the motion by Clarence S. Darrow's attorneys to dismiss the indictment charging him with bribing Robert Bain. The ruling sets the path for the ongoing perjury and bribery case against Darrow.
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Darrow
Los Angeles
Cal
Clarence
Robert Bain
Willis
Superior Court
Post Offices Close Sundays Under New Postal Bill
Washington reports that all first and second class postoffices will be closed Sundays due to a provision of the postal appropriation bill signed by President Taft. The change follows congressional approval and affects federal mail facilities nationwide.
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Washington
Congress
Taft
Four Die From Black Damp in Wisconsin Mine
Four men were overcome by black damp in the Frontier Lead and Zinc mine near Linden Wisconsin on Monday and died before anyone knew they were in danger.
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Linden
Wis
Here
Colorful advice and patent remedies for daily care
An excerpt promotes Cole's Carbol salve for skin care and Paxtine Antiseptic for dental hygiene. It claims practical benefits and lists prices for druggists and mail order from The Paxton Toilet Co. Boston Massachusetts. It also offers a general note on social behavior about accepting others' impositions.
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Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Diagnosis of Ammonia Attack Threatens Husband
A newspaper-style joke dialogue reports Mrs. Mixey asking about her husband and the doctor diagnosing a serious ammonia attack. The dialogue suggests the illness may be fatal as it could take his breath.
Castoria Safety Reminder With 30 Year Signature
Mothers urged to inspect every Castoria bottle for the familiar signature and assured safety for infants and children. The notice emphasizes Castoria’s long use and recalls that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria, signaling consumer trust and brand awareness.
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Fletcher
Orphanages in Turkey Run Industrial Work for Widows and Orphans
In the Turkish empire 22 orphanages run by Americans enroll 3000 inmates. An industrial program provides employment to over 10000 people beyond the orphans, largely by widows and orphans. Rug and lace making and embroidery form the main work, with goods sold abroad.
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Turkey
Not The Five Pound Note Yet Lost In London
An elderly hunter helps a man who drops a five pound note on a tram wait. The finder asks for reward, but the hunter replies that he did not lose the money and intends to investigate losses in London, noting the man is the 131st to lose such a note that morning.
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London
Witty Exchange Between Jack and Jim About a Bobbing Figure
Dialogue features Jack asking about a figure bobbing up and down outside. Jim reacts with humor, saying it’s his wife who always shows up when not needed. The scene captures playful banter and informal rural humor.
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Jack
Jim
Woman Finds Health with Grape-Nuts Change
Ambitious girl thwarted by nervousness and hysteria finds health and success after trying Grape-Nuts. She describes improved sleep, reduced headaches, resumed studies, and later a happy home. Letter from Postum Co. promotes The Road to Wellville and claims many similar testimonials.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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