Dr Eliot Visits the South Boosts Tulane and Alumni Unity
New Orleans March 11. Educators praise Dr Charles William Eliot for energizing southern higher education during his Tulane visit and Founders' Day. The alumni gathering spurs cooperation to elevate Tulane, with plans for a Board of Overseers and expanded facilities. Eliot notes university competition drives progress and cites Harvard as a model for enduring state advancement. Massachusetts laws and prosperity are highlighted as benefits of strong educational institutions.
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New Orleans
South
Charles William Eliot
Harvard
Eliot
Tulane University
Tulane
Elliot
Dr. Eliot
Harvard University
Boston
Cambridge
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Louisiana
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Killing Appendicitis
Advertisement notes Dr King’s New Life Pills prevent appendicitis and cure constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion. Mentions price of 25 cents at W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Dr. King
New Life
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Good Maple Sugar Season in Rutland Vermont
Rutland Vermont reports maple sugar makers tapping many trees this week with predictions of a good year. Cold nights and warmer days are ideal for sap runs, and a deep snow pack fosters thawing to sustain sugar weather. Unusually heavy ice on hills cools the ground at night, aiding the sap cycle.
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Rutland
Vermont
The Pseudonyms of Female Writers
From the New York Press a discussion on why women novelists use male pen names. Jane Harriett Jay, Mrs Arthur Stannard, Mrs Octavius Eddins, Mrs D H Bulger and others explain they sought broader acceptance, separate dramatic and literary work, or to protect family reputation.
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New York
Charles Marlow
Vaudeville Theatre
Madge Hazelton
Charles Marlowe
George Prost
Octavius Eddins
Bevaline
Aren
Uel Publishers
Theo. Gift
D. H. Bulger
Theo
Dorothy
Dorothea
Theodora
God
Dora
Curtis Yorke
S. C. Richmond Lee
Rheumatism Myth Promises Quick Home Cure
A vintage health column claims rheumatism is a symptom of kidney trouble and promotes a simple home remedy made from Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. The piece touts the mix as harmless, inexpensive, and capable of relieving backache, kidney and bladder issues with doses after meals and at night.
Lurid Glow of Doom cures boy with eczema
In Henrietta Pennsylvania a five year battle with eczema benumbed a boy until his mother reports seven bottles of Electric Bitter cured him. The ad claims electric bitters relieve eruptions sores and rheumatism, promising relief for 50 cents with guarantees from local druggists.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
W. J. Smith & Bro
YW. A. Palmer & Sons
Gans White Bout Sparks Interest in Ring Circles
New York March 11 The ten round bout between ex champion Joe Gans and English first champion Jabez White at National A Row night draws strong attention. It would be Gans first real fight since Battling Nelsons defeat and White's first ring appearance in years. Rumors of possible fixing swirl but critics see Gans with more at stake than White. A win would restore Gans prestige while a loss could end his career.
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Gans-White
New York
Joe Gans
Jabez White
Gans
Nelson
White
Baltimore
Gang
Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs
The cl aim promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy that strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It emphasizes that the genuine product contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, urging buyers to refuse substitutes and buy from all druggists.
Fair Play and Chivalry in Literary Criticism
The speaker cites gender bias in reviews and notices of novels, noting that women often face so-called chivalry or contemptuous indulgence. She argues fair treatment is scarce and that critics frequently preface with gendered references, shaping perceptions of women authors.
Edmondson Mystery May Be Cleared Up
Decatur Alabama March 11 on a lone island in the Tennessee river lives a mysterious white man with a negro family. Some say he is Tom Edmondson believed murdered and cremated with his kin at Woodland Mills in 1908. Public speculation ties Bob Clements to Edmondson murders and awaiting a supreme court appeal.
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Decatur
Ala
Tennessee River
Tom Edmondson
Woodland Mills
Bob Clements
Nettie Edmondson
Edmondson
State
Supreme Court of the State
Edmondsons
D. C. Almon
Near Death in Big Pond
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recounts near fatal lung trouble followed by miraculous relief from Dr King’s New Discovery now lasting twelve years. The ad promotes the remedy for coughs colds and bronchial ailments priced 50 cents and 1.00 with a free trial bottle and guarantees by local stores.
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Big Pond
Ida Soper
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Ananias Club May Visit Taft
Washington March 11. President Taft praised ex President Roosevelt and said he will carry out his policies while avoiding old feuds. He is making new friends daily and reopening southern navy yards. Senators Bailey Money Tillman and Bellamy Storer may visit, as the Storers plan to reside in Washington. The scene hints at Ananias club members on the White House lawn.
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Roosevelt
White House
Washington, D. C
Taft
Southern
Navy Yards
Bailey
Texas
Senator Money
Mississippi
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Bellamy Storer
Mariah Storer
Washington
Ananias Club
It Saved His Leg By Bucklen Arnica Salve Claim
It Saved His Leg. J A Swenson, Watertown Wisconsin, writes ten years of eczema cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve after 15 doctors failed. Salve claims to cure skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. 25 cents at W J Smith & Bro H R Palmer & Sons.
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J. A. Swenson
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Long Distance Bell Talk Cuts Letter Delays
A note explains using Bell Telephone for long distance calls to Norcross eliminates the time waiting for a letter reply. A two minute talk costs 40 cents under the Long Distance service, highlighting faster communication.
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Norcross
Bell Telephone
Supreme court rules city cannot revoke issued business licenses
Atlanta decision says the city may not revoke a validly issued business license after payment of the fee except for liquor or other police regulated licenses. The ruling states nuisance findings belong to the recorder's court, not council action, and orders injunction against revocation of George Peginis's restaurant soda fountain and cigars license.
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Atlanta
Supreme Court
George Peginis
Peginis
South Broad Street
Recorder’s Court
Sait
Fulton Superior Court
Oldest Georgia man 121 years, authentic record
Albany Ga March 11 The oldest Georgia resident with authentic age lives in Mitchell county near Pelham He is John Brimberry a negro Brimberry is 121 born January 2 1788 in North Carolina The Sapp family records back his birth and verify the remarkable age with high confidence
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John Brimbery
Mitchell County
Albany
Georgia
Pelham
iJohn Brimberry
Brimberry
North Carolina
Harmon Sapp
Sapp
Doctor Killed Himself on Southern Train
Savannah March 11. Dr R T Baird of Fredericksburg Virginia became violent on a Southern Railway train between Atlanta and Jesup claiming he was being shot. He stabbed himself in the chest with scissors and attacked a porter and other train men. He was found dead in his berth on arrival at Jesup. Presumed drug influence. Body taken to Jacksonville.
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Savannah
Atlanta
Jesup
R. T. Baird
Fredericksburg
Jacksonville
New League Projected in Eastern Baseball
Promoters formed the Eastern Association of professional clubs to open the season by late May with about 100 games on the schedule. Eastern New York cities and western Massachusetts are likely hosts, with interest from Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Cities under consideration include Kingston Poughkeepsie Johnstown Gloversville Hudson Schenectady Newburgh Middletown Pittsfield and North Adams.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Eastern Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Kingston
Johnstown
Gloversville
Hudson
Schnectady
Newburgh
Middletown
Pittsfield
North Adams
Religious Author Recites Kidney Remedy Testimony
Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman of Sallisbury North Carolina writes of years with kidney trouble. He describes severe winter kidney pain, eight days bedridden, thick white sediment in urine, and frequent urination. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy his pain faded and urine normalized, and he fully recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy by all druggists.
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Joseph H. Fesperman
Sallisbury
N. C
Foley
Duty of four gents a pound on coffee
Washington reports the proposed tariff bill for the special session includes a 4 cent per pound duty on coffee amid committee debates. Other changes: lead and copper unchanged, iron ore free, pig iron 25 percent lower, textiles graded tariffs with higher on high grade cotton and silk, lumber duty likely rise.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Jfammlies
Norman Mack Residence Destroyed by Fire in Buffalo
The home of Norman E. Mack, chair of the Democratic National Committee, on Delaware Avenue Buffalo, was nearly destroyed by a blaze driven by a 54 mile per hour gale. The fire began in the servants quarters on the third floor. the roof fell in soon after. The second floor and Mack's library were burned. Mack is in New York and his family in Atlantic City. Loss estimated at $50,000.
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National Democatic Committee
Buffalo
N. Y
Norman E. Mack
Democratic National Committee
Delaware Avenue
Mack
New England Hardware Dealers Convene in Springle
The annual convention of the New England Hardware Dealers Association opened in Springle Mass with large turnout of manufacturers jobbers and retailers. President Samuel H Thompson of Lowell led the opening session and gave the address. Sessions continue tomorrow.
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Springle
Mass
New England Hardware Dealers’ Association
Samuel H. Thompson
Lowell
Cham berlain's Liniment praised for shoulder relief
Lame shoulder relief from Chamberlain's Liniment advertised as effective for sprains or rheumatic pain. Users are advised to apply freely and rub vigorously at each use. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W. J. Smith & Bro E. C. McEvoy L. P. Canning.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Zach Chandler Club Banquet Arrangements Completed
Lansing Michigan hosts the Zach Chandler Club banquet tonight with speakers including Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana and Frank L Mulholland of Ohio elaborate plans completed for the annual event in the city.
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Zach Chandler
Lansing
Mich
Wiliam Alden Smith
Michigan
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Frank L. Mulholland
Ohio
Telephone charges compared with telegraph savings
Readers are urged to compare long distance Bell Telephone message costs by counting how many words can be spoken in three minutes and comparing to equivalent telegraph costs. Including time saved and satisfaction, the telephone is shown as inexpensive versus other services.
BLUE AND GRAY REUNION OPENS ENCAMPMENT IN FITZGERALD
Veterans of the North and South arrive in Fitzgerald Georgia for the fourth annual encampment of the National Association of the Blue and the Gray. Headquarters opened at the Lee Grant hotel by Major General Julian Carr of North Carolina, national commander.
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Fitzgerald
North
South
National Association of the Blue and the Gray
Lee- Grant Hotel
Julian Carr
North Carolina
Athens residents use Bell Long Distance to Lawrenceville
Residents of Athens increasingly use Bell Telephone for long distance calls to Lawrenceville. The service offers 3 minutes of talk for 39 cents, emphasizing the value of personal conversations over shorter, cheaper options.
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Athens
Lawrenceville
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