Taft may address congress on Minnesota liquor issue
Washington December report says President Taft may send a special message to congress on Minnesota liquor policy in Indian country. Interior officials note Ballinger order limits. Minnesota delegation and anti-saloon groups prepare for possible treaty changes and a fierce policy debate if Congress acts.
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Two Queer Rock Formations on St Helena Island
The TM Herald notes two queer rock formations on St Helena, later described as four figures including the Devil's Nose and Lot and His Daughters. It recalls Napoleonic legends and suggests the sea carved these weathered forms, with speculation on their origins and naming.
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Her Auto Duster in Cincinnati Gossip
Mrs Kean scolds her new maid Pauline for not using a duster. Pauline admits she uses it only when her chauffeur beau takes her riding, in a brief Cincinnati Enquirer item.
Proof of Her Ability and The Other
A brief cartoon dialogue contrasts two views on a woman's conversational skill. The One dismisses her as having poor talk, while The Other praises her discretion in choosing what not to say, implying strong judgment in communication.
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Fall Fatal to Skater at Como Park
St Paul reports a skating accident at Como park where sixteen year old Howard Fassett struck his head and died within minutes. A Mechanic Arts High School student, he did not regain consciousness after the fall.
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Troops Move Toward Ojinaga Amid Rebel Activity
Mexican forces with 120 cavalrymen and ten rapid fire artillery left Chihuahua along the Orient road toward Ojinaga on the Texas border where rebels are reported ascendant.
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Hearst Supports Harmon For President Despite Party Split
Washington reports Harmon presidential stock rises after conferences with Democratic leaders. A luncheon hosted by Representative Francis Burton Harrison drew about fifty party members, with William Randolph Hearst endorsing Harmon as a true Democrat. Guests included Champ Clark and Theodore Bell among others. The gathering reflected broad support within the Democratic ranks.
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California
Land ruling rescinded by department restores entryman residence rule
Mitchell South Dakota December ruling at Washington had required continuous residence for homestead claims. The department now states absence with a leave of absence does not break continuity, allowing combined periods of residence before and after absence to meet the required period.
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Rescuers Die in Bellevue Canada Collieries Disaster
Frank, Alta. Dec 12. Rescue teams battled fresh cave-ins at the Canada collieries mine in Bellevue where Tuesday night’s disaster left forty two dead, including five rescuers. The grim toll reflects ongoing peril underground.
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Postmaster General Seeks Parcel Post in Rural Routes
Postmaster General Hitchcock reports a dramatic drop in postal deficit from 17.5 million to about 5.85 million for the year ending June 30. He urges limited parcel post on rural routes, expansion of services, and adoption of deposit certificates for the postal savings system, noting 1,500 new post offices and 515 new rural routes totaling over 12,235 miles.
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Anti-Oleomargarine Law Seeks Congressional Change
Washington December report from the commissioner of internal revenue urges remedial legislation to fix defects in the oleomargarine act. The 1909 findings are said to remain evident in the latest fiscal year, with a call for a reform that can be better enforced as both a revenue and consumer protection measure.
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United States
Royal E. Cabell
All Probably Escaped From Brunswick Hotel Fire
Minneapolis report states no bodies recovered from the ice coated ruins and, after checking the hotel register and staff lists, it appears likely all 150 guests and attached staff escaped. The hotel suffered a near total loss with damages around 150000 dollars.
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Brunswick
Over ninety three millions total population of the United
Population figures show the United States surpassing ninety three million in total, reflecting a growing demographic trend. Analysts note continuation of migration and birth rates shaping the national count, with regional shifts appearing in census projections.
Dispute Settled in Inland Boundary Fisheries Pact
Ottawa reports a three day conference between Professor David Starr Jordan US representative and Professor Prince Canadian commissioner. They reached an agreement to bring into force the joint international regulation for fisheries in inland boundary waters with simultaneous promulgation at Washington and Ottawa, ending delays.
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David Starr Jordan
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International Fisheries Commission
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Stolen Safe Recovered in Minneapolis Mystery
The Adams Express safe stolen last Thursday night was found on Superior boulevard by dairyman James Larson. $900 in bills and silver were missing. bank checks drafts and fur shipments to J. W. Evans remained in the safe. Police have no suspect.
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James Larson
Waterville
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