Alabama for Taft Protest on Taft Managers on Committee
Alabama activists push against Taft managers presence as Contests from Alabama and Arkansas affect 24 seats in the Republican National Convention. The Taft forces claim a sweeping victory with no roll calls as Florida Georgia and Kentucky contests are to be heard today totaling 34 seats. Protests were reduced to writing after clashes over proxies from New Mexico Alaska and North Dakota and a late session debate.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Alabama
Arkansas
Watt
Taft
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Irank WH
Hitchcock
Taft Manadger
Arthur I Statter
the Treasury
Charles ¢ Phelps
Washington
National Committee
New Mexico
Alaska
North Dakota
Joseph J3. Kealing
United States
District of Indiana
Pairbanks
James Francis Burke
Pennsylvania
Knox
A. M. Stevenson
Colorado
Mr. Scott
Hemenway
Indiana
Auditorium Annex
Fairbanks
Joseph G. Cannon
Messrs. Hitchcock
Staller
Phelps
Four Dead and Ten Hurt on Tennessee Cruiser
At sea off Santa Barbara the armored cruiser Tennessee suffered a batter tube explosion that killed four sailors and wounded ten in the engine room. The ship, part of the Pacific fleet, left Santa Barbara an hour earlier and reached the breakwater near Los Angeles by evening. The wounded are to be brought ashore. no officers were reported hurt.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tennessee
Santa Barbara
Pacific Fleet
W. A. Weldon
San Pedro
Admiral Sehree
Packing Firms Pay Fines Under Interstate Commerce Law
Kansas City three packing firms Armour Packing Cudahy Packing Swift & Co. and the Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad paid 61 000 in fines plus costs after being convicted in 1906 of rebating. Each fine stood at 15 000. These were the first major indictments under the interstate commerce law.
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Kansas City
United States Court
Armour Packing Company
Cudahy Packing Company
Swift & Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Naval power talk at home and sea
Uncle Cyrus and Aunt Martha discuss naval strength from Youth's Companion while baking mountain cake. They react to estimates claiming American cruisers and battleships have engine power rivaling European forces, with jokes about pulling cavalry into the sea and keeping shorelines safe.
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Martha
Cyrus
Louisiana
United States Cavalry
Centenary of the Waltz Celebrated This Year
The waltz marks its centenary this year, immortalized by Lord Byron and long held precedence over other ballroom dances. The article notes its enduring popularity and significance in social dancing history.
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Lord Byron
First physician in northern Indiana uses chloroform in patient
Dr John M Kitche n recalls being a young doctor about 21 when he used chloroform on a tooth extraction. The patient fainted unexpectedly and he poured water on him to revive him, declaring that soaking was “a part of the treatment.” He recounts the incident in the Indianapolis News. Also mentions a tale from Biarritz about an American lady remaining seated as King Edward entered a Casino.
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John M. Kitchen
Indiana
Indianapolis News
England
Flatbush
Spyglass at the Seashore Becomes Kids Favorite Toy
Two young boys build sand castles on a sunlit May beach. One spots a distant black ship and, after a careful look through a jointed spyglass, passes it to his companion. A passing cit considere the spyglass the finest gift for a shore child, promising happiness and beach envy.
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Buffalo Express
Not Cut Out for a Gallant in a New Orleans Car
A 19 year old man and a 16 year old girl share a shy, comic moment on a suburban New Orleans streetcar. He offers his seat, she declines, then a turn of the car drops her into his lap. She laughs it off while he blushes and exits at the next stop amid amused passengers.
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New Orleans
Terpsichore
Supposed Tomb of Eve Described From Jeddah
An English journalist reports from Jeddah a view of Eve’s tomb on a postcard showing a blend of ancient and modern. He notes that the sarcophagus appears proportioned to the mother, suggesting a striking harmony of eras.
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Eve
Jeddah
Monkey Sent to Boys' Home in Jersey Justice Case
A report notes a rare monkey custody case prompting comment on New Jersey court speed. The animal was regularly admitted to a boys’ home amid a sensational state action, highlighting abrupt judicial handling.
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Jersey
The Enchanting Waltz and a Royal Courtesy Tale
A narrator praises the waltz as unrivaled among dances, noting its enduring popularity and haunting melodies. An anecdote involves a king visiting a room where a lady remains seated, prompting curiosity about her identity, which remains discreetly omitted.
How to Repair a Cloudy Mirror Effects and Remedies
A mirror becomes cloudy from surface scratches or damaged silvering. Scratch removal uses soft leather with water and jeweler's rouge. For extensive wear, use a wooden buff wheel with fine pumice and water, then polish with felt buff and rouge.
Passing Illustration Tells How Yale Professor Uses Logic
Arthur Deerin Call recounts Prof. Billy Phelps of Yale, beloved English literature teacher, remarking on a campus parade by the governor's foot guard. As the band marched, Phelps quips that the scene exemplifies “the undistributed middle” in logic.
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Arthur Deerin Call
Billy Phelps
Yale
Giants and marvels in a curious travel tale and odd anecdotes
The narrative fills pages with a giant woman exaggeration, a $25 leaf of a fig tree, and a buggy wedding in Rochester. It notes a monkey sentenced to a state home after legal handling, and a charming balm of love between a beautiful heiress and a French count ending with playful worldly jokes.
Brain in the Muscles
Sir John A. Cockburn told the National Association of Manual Training Teachers that memory resides largely in the muscles and that learning should engage the hand muscles to strengthen recall. He spoke at Caxton Hall in Westminster, England.
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Sir John A. Cockburn
National Association of Manual Training Teachers
Caxton Hall
Westminster
Eny
Remarkable Part of Diggs Revealed in Brief Exchange
A light exchange contrasts Biggs and Diggs over remarkability. Diggs reportedly did nothing to suggest a remedy during a two week cold, despite daily meetings, highlighting an understated reputation gap between the men.
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Biggs
Diggs
Professional Cards and Probate Law Opinions
Special workt-Opinions on Title Real Estate and Probate Law from the Iowa Trust and Savings Bank office.
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Offee
Iowa Trist and Savings Bank
Formerly Interne Hospital State Uni versity of Iowa
Formerly interne at the hospital state university of Iowa. Contact by house phone 4 Black, office 263 Black, Atlani.
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Interne Hospital
State University of Iowa
Black
Atlani
Probate Practice and General Law Office In Atlanttal
Willy drawn and probated reporta made for administrators and guard lane. their appointments secured. Probate practice a specialty. General law business transacted in Atlanttal.
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Willy
Atlanttal
Electric Meat Saw Replaces Old Handsaw in Outener Snap
An updated outener setup features an electric meat saw replacing the old handsaw now discarded. A small handsaw driven by an electric motor is used to sever all bones neatly and expeditiously.
Wrist Bones Indicate Child Age by X-ray Study
A Boston physician declares wrist bone condition on X rays as a reliable age indicator for children and is presently examining schoolchildren in groups of 600 under his new system.
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Boston
Cannot Change Herself Says Manchester Untoz
A criticising man notes a woman may adopt another’s style to please or enhance a man’s appearance but cannot change her own nature. He argues this constraint is the focal point of social judgment and commentary.
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Manchester
Farmer Seeks Lost Bull Through Golfers
A humorous exchange has a farmer asking a golfer if he has seen his missing bull. The golfer denies knowledge, and the farmer explains the animal is loose and advises the golfer to follow if spotted, noting the bull wears a red coat and should be directed back toward the farm.
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