Taft Rushes Message and Christmas Mail Plan
The article recounts President Taft pushing his congressional message while Speaker Cannon visits the White House briefly. It notes post office officials urging early Christmas mail delivery, cautions against advertising mail by foreign lotteries, and reports tariff board leaders traveling to Chicago for livestock exposition. Taft’s stance on margarine policy is described as noncommittal.
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Calla
Post Office Department
Cortland Comfort Sleighs at 45 Dollars a Bargain
Cortland Cart and Carriage Co offers Comfort Sleighs at 45 dollars with wood iron and paint. Sleighs boast hickory wood, finest iron and eleven coats of paint. If not satisfied after a week, money back. Display includes over forty new sleighs ready for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortland Cart and Carnage Co
Cortland Cart & Carriage Co
Hood's Sarsaparilla Fame and Political Happenings
A garbled report promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming cures for numerous ailments and cites a political scene with Representative Benjamin Forst of Pennsylvania urging restrictions on oleomargarine. It notes President Taft and military figures amid a foggy procession and a separate record of fish distribution reaching 240,000 pounds in a year.
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Benjamin Forht
Pennsylvania
Forht
United States
Taft
Butt
Tia
Goton
No Army and Navy Lobby Gag Order Issued
President issues a gag order restricting furnishing information to any committee of the House or Senate or any member, except as authorized by department heads. The policy targets bureau officers and officers of the Army and Navy in Washington, aiming to centralize authority under department heads.
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Washington
Howae
Senate
Corigrens
Departmenta
Army
Marine Carpe
Louse
Congress
Intermarriage Debate Moves Beyond Rabbinic Conference
New York December 2 The recent conference of American rabbis in tide elty delved into matters beyond its authority. The executive committee of the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations issued a statement criticizing intermarriage as a religiously forbidden act. The Movement expressed regret that the conference vote against intermarriage was inadequately worded and almost equivocal.
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New York
Conference of American Rabbis
Union of Orthonie Teveiel
United States
Canada
Dy J. P. Merten
We ‘Chaitman
Partiolnia
Jndalan
Murderers Sought In Ito Case Koreans Implicated
A disorderly dispatch claims investigators suspect wealthy Koreans from Bisley in the mines of being behind a plot to murder Prince Ito at Harpin last October. The note says Koreans financed and organized the assassination attempt.
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Thas
Prince Ito
Diepan
Har
Mai
Bisley
Mires
Chi
Made It A Life Study
Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska claims years of study show the cause of internal trouble circulation. He perfected Hem-fluid, a remedy, and says it cured 1,000 cases. Details and booklet available from a Barre Vermont pharmacy and a Buffalo station.
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Leonhardt
Lincoln
Neb
Barre
Huxfalo
Northwest strike ties up transportation across region
A major rail strike affects 65,000 people with 150,000 potentially impacted as switchmen walk out from St Paul to the Pacific. Great Northern shops shut in St Cloud and Superior causing hundreds idle. mills in Minneapolis close for lack of grain transport. Heluva crews and iron range towns report shortages and looming hardship as dialogue with unions stalls and no replacements are allowed.
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St Paul
St. Cloud
Minn
Der
St. Paul
Pacific
Seattle
Minneapolis
Lig Flour Milla
Ain
Nour
Mint
Great Northern
Superior
Wisconsin
Borane
St Cloud
Witmar
Dorit
Livingstone
Helena
Swituhmien
Brotherhood of Tosamotive Virevion
Thoa
Atritchig Synitetis
Minaroola
Iron Range
New Hotel Planned for St Johnsbury
City officials discuss a possible new hotel project in St Johnsbury with plans tied to property on open street near the court, aiming to attract investment. If details firm, a stock offering of 2000 shares may be issued to residents to support the hotel venture.
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St. Jolnabary
Dee
Faure
Belm
Jebowben
Academy
Cane Ik
Tapitilinix
Rendyr
Isp
Plaep
St. John Awiry
Railroad fighting it petition for improved Newport Lyndonville service
Petition for better rail service between Newport and Lyndonville is before the public service commission. Young and Coombs for Boston and Maine lead the case with Frank J. Miles representing residents. The hearing extended to allow a county court matter to be resolved and the commission granted an order to obtain documents from the New England and Passumpsic Telephone Company related to their formation and papers.
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Newport
Lyndonville
Young & ¥Ouns
Boston & Malino
Frank J. Miles
Cane
Boatimany
New England and Passumpafo Telephone Company
Dunnett
Caledonia
Orlaane County
New England and
Passump- Ale
Rice
Wraten
Pasaumpsio Tele
New England
Addison county docket unveils December term puzzles
Middlebury reports the Addison equity court docket for December lists 17 criminal actions and two divorce cases. Jury trials are scheduled, with nine cases set for the new term, under the state superior judge's format.
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Middlebury
Addison Jequity Court
Ensuring Purity of Syrup of Vigo and Henna Elixir
The California Drug Syrup Co proclaims top quality through a strict fill statement with every package. It asserts unique manufacturing methods and plant-based medicinal principles, urging purchase of granine-manufactured Syrup Co products and availability via leading druggists.
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Vigo
Isi
California Mig Syrup Co. Pub. Tighest
Age of
California
Calilian Ig Syrup Co
Evidence accumulates in sugar frauds case at New York trial
Government alleges conspiracy by Janne Fendégmel Oliver Spitver and several American Bugs jetving company employees to defraud the government of duties on sugar. Testimony hints the probe may widen to involve other sugar docks and additional accomplices as the trial continues before Judge Martin and a U S circuit court jury.
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Wie
York
Janne PF
Dendémagel
Oiiver Spitver
Fot
American Bugs Jetving Company
Eluy
Fuars
Binarcos
Tn Nm
Lmtern
Martin
United States Circuit Court
Kaiser Backs Bernstorf as Pan German Press Tries
A Berlin Pan German mouthpiece urges support for Count van Bernstorff amid U S tensions. The article notes Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s cautious stance and warns against censoring Pan-German ideas as undermining imperial policy.
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Berlin
Count van Bernstortt
United States
Philadelphia
Nord Deutsch Allgemeine Zeitung
von Bethmane-Holtweg
Panera
Bernetor
Pattey
Count Bernstein
German women for suffrage rally in Berlin
Seven business women met for a discussion in Berlin on December 2 to press for electoral rights and rules governing trade. The gathering included professional jurists and several employed women who demand inclusion in the election process for merchants and tradespeople.
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Berlin
Barred Red Cross Stamps in Transatlantic Mail Policy
Washington December 2 New British policy restricts letters and articles bearing charity stamps from entering the United States and other nations under the Red Cross banner. British and German actions apply to Christmas gifts and parcels with such stamps. Officials warn that items not bearing proper postage will be returned or forwarded to dead letter offices.
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Washington
Dev
Britain
Duke Tapartmen
Gerif
Christine
Ragtad
Ireland
Scotiand
Crowe
Attech
Christiana Gifte
Atene
Stampa Ae Jin
Tranasa Lenin
Bondman Chase Highlights Fallout in Vermont Bribery Case
A long pursuit across Caledonia and Lamoille counties ends with the capture of Will Hackett in Barre on charges tied to statutory rape. District Attorney Stern pursues witness Langdon, who implicates James Gallagher in bribery schemes connected to the United Railways. Gallagher seeks immunity while preparing for a second trial set for December 6.
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Springhel
Heriff I
Barre Wae
Springfeld
Charlesstown
N. FL
Sepa
Attorre Stern
Andrey Willian
Langdon
James Tullagher
Hyde Park
Serarriaes
Hchmita-Kuef
Bhivery
Gallagher
Oakland
Bungie
New York
Europe
Minal
Patrick UN
United Railways
Galinghar
Rockfeller Denies Kidnapping Plot In Cleveland Visit
John D. Rockefeller, returning from Cleveland by train, says he was wrongly accused of involvement in a kidnapping plot. He explains health issues prevented a promised speech at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland and cites his wife’s illness as the reason for cancellation.
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John D. Rockfeller
Cleveland
Rockfeller
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Cirvedent
Parisian Sage Hair Remedy Ad From Red Crows Pharmacy
An old style advertisement claims Parisian Sage fixes dull lifeless hair quickly and promises benefits for thinning or falling hair as well as gray coverage. It attributes dramatic outcomes to a product from Buffalo New York and mentions a Cure All Cold claim and false medical assurances.
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Red Crows
Grave
Aindas Ale, Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Charged With Selling Woman In Buffalo Case
Buffalo men Doc Phil lips of Akron and Ewart Smith a farmer near Lockport were held for the grand jury on a charge of violating the penal statute. Phillips wife was found living in a barn with her child and alleged that he sold her to Smith for $1.50 before Smith turned her out.
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Buffalo
Ernest Phillips
Akron
Ewart Smith
Lockport
Turkday
Phillips
Smith
New Aeroplane Record By Latham At 400 Feet In Wind
In Hourmelon France on December 2 Hubert Latham rose to a height between 475 and 400 feet, surpassing the official world record amid wind near 40 miles per hour. Rorline reported a wind of about 30 miles per hour.
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Latham
Hourmelon
France
Rorline
Hubert Latham
Willard Company to Open Swanton Branch Plant
Willard Manufacturing Company of St Albans plans a three story plant on First Street in Swanton. The project includes a branch operation expected to create local jobs as construction proceeds and the firm aims to begin production by early next year.
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St. Albans
Swanton
Pope's Driveti and Pope's Cincinnati Remedy Ad
Misleading medical ad claims dirt cheap cure for backache and urinary troubles from Pope's Driveti. Promises rapid relief of kidney and bladder symptoms with a broad health impact. Authoritative tone masks marketing aim, cites Pope & Pope of Cincinnati and nationwide drug store availability.
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Blair
Pope
Thartpenn & Pope of
Cincinnati
Providence Board Endorses Grand Trunk Entrance Plan
Providence Board of Trade executive council endorsed efforts by Grand Trunk to gain an entrance to the city. A special committee will investigate the railroad project status while the group weighs a Rhode Island convention and transfer of leading officials and manufacturers to unite on the issue.
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Board of Trade
Providence
Grand Trunk Railroad
Plana
Rhode Island
Atlantic
Deer Hunting Seasons Set Across New Hampshire Counties
Dec 2 open note states Coos county allows deer shooting in October and November. Grafton and Carroll counties start Nov 1 and end Dec 18. Deer reportedly plentiful across the regions.
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Cosmel
Nartinen
Coos County
Grafton
Carrall Courties
Rexall Cure Promises Relief for Catarrh and Consumption
A dubious 19th century patent medicine advertisement claims Rexall Mor-Tene cures catarrh and prevents consumption. It asserts internal absorption, guarantees refunds if not effective, and targets readers in Barre with promises of health restored in every case. Names include Rexall stores and The Red Chrome Pharmacy.
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Rexall
Barre
Stimr
Rewall
Red Crome Pharmacy
Bart 1
Wells
Taming a Bird and Rapid Increase in Life Forms
A dubious guide describes training a pet bird through daily interaction and feeding, claiming the bird can be taught to beg for dainties and eventually grant freedom in exchange for treats. The piece then cites Royal Institution remarks by Dr. Alfred Haseel Wallnes on rapid growth in animals and plants, noting seeds from a weed could repopulate the globe and Darwin’s estimates of explosive animal production from one pair.
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Alfred Haseel Wallnes
Royal Institution
Ium
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