Canal Bill in the House Carries 11 Million Dollar Adjustment
Reading of the Panama canal appropriation bill continued in the House. Debates centered on cutting the appropriation from 16.5 million to 10 or 11 million, with Williams and Prince proposing reductions and Burton questioning shovel purchases. The House adopted an 11 million dollar figure after rejecting Williams's 6.86 million amendment.
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Washington, D. C
Williams
Tawney
Willians
Prince
Burton
Ohio
Mann
Payne
New York
Clark
Missouri
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Wanger
Pennsylvania
Colon
Mr. Clark
Mr. Wanger
House
Vice President Names Regent for Senate Board of Regents
Yesterday's Senate session saw the vice president appoint Lodge and Bacon to the board of regents. Culberts son request for a Nodame pre-haby is under review. Mayfield, a Texas railroad commissioner, faced questions from Victor Morowetz of New York before the Interstate Commerce Committee. Gallinger prompted a naval affairs probe into the old frigate Constitution. Tillman pressed for treasury records on banks and campaign contributions, hinting at possible comptroller investigations. The Senate adjourned to executive session at two. Allison announced vacancies on committees and named the new personnel.
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Senate
Messrs. Lodge and Bacon
Senat
Culbers Son
Ison Mayfield
Railroad Commission of
Texia
Interstate Commerce Committee
Gallinger
Tillman
Eps
Secretary of the Treasury
Hood's Pills Promote Digestion and Sleep Aid
The ad promotes Hood's Pills for liver and bowel relief, biliousness, upset stomach, full feeling after meals, and insomnia. It highlights coated pills and availability from druggists or by mail. The piece also lists a presidential nominating slate for the District of Columbia and navy promotions.
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Hood
Hood CO
Mase
Brackett Urges Depew Resignation to Ease Crisis
In Saratoga New York Senator Ea gar T Brackett declares senators should resign if needed to restore party unity. He says he has not proposed a Senate resolution but believes Depew will act when duty to the party requires it, potentially relieving an intolerable situation threatening disaster.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Eagar T. Brackett
United States
Senate
Depew
Porto Rican Commissioner Feels Heat in Washington
Porto Rico Resident Commissioner Illo Lareh endures chilly Washington temperatures amid congressional debates. While others argue in warmth, he sits bundled in an overcoat, listening attentively but shivering from the house's cool conditions.
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Washington
Dec. S
Illo Lareh
Porto Rico
Isle Onda
Yreeias
Hix Union
Kiran Oe
Chico Cigars Earns Barre Praise From KendrickCo
Wadsworth Bron.' Chico cigar gains local favor in Barre as Kendrick & Co. reports fast sales and high customer discrimination. He notes the product is an all long Havana filler, selling for 50 Cent, and surpasses average ten-centers in quality and appeal.
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Wadsworth Bron
Barre
H. Kendrick & Co
Kendrick
Wadaworth Bros
Chico
May Save Frigate Resolution Introduced in Senate
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire on naval affairs committee introduced a resolution directing careful inquiry into the frigate constitution at the Boston Navy Yard. It seeks approval for possible appropriation if deemed advisable. resolution passed unanimously without debate.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Yester- Day
Boston Navy Yard
O Learys Defeat Eagles in Close Bowling Match
In a tense non league bowling duel at Alexander's Joys, O Learys edged the Eagles by a narrow margin with two string victories securing the win for Ab Jonahan’s team. The exact scores were not fully recorded in the available text.
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O'Learys
Eagles
Alexander's
Ab Jonahan
CAPITALS Defeat Students in Montpelier Alleys Series
The Capitals beat the Students two games to one in a Montpelier alley series. Capitals pitcher John Reed led with strong control while opponents struggled with timely hits. The win improves Capitals standing and closes the three game set with momentum.
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Montpelier
Badard
Ie Doyle
Bos B
Tammany in a Panic over Hearst Election Fight
In New York the appellate division ruling favors Hearst against Tammany amid ballot irregularities. Four ballot boxes revealed miscounts and marked ballots, suggesting schemes to undermine Hearst. McClellan’s plurality could vanish with small vote shifts, delaying certificates and appointments as Christmas approaches.
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New York
Appellate Division
Supreme Court
William R. Hearst
Peta
Elie
Court of Ayl
Hearst
McClellan
Tammany
Melllan
Court of Appeals
Pusalang
Tammany Hall
Hearing on Ballot Boxes in Albany New York
The court set next Monday for argument in the ballot box cases. Attorneys may submit original tally sheets in dispute. William R Hearst seeks to recount ballots in the Second Election District of the Sixth Assembly district.
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Albany
N. Y
New York
Willian R. Hearst
Sixth Assembly
It Takes Nerve Nervehealing from Dr Miles Nervine
An old advertisement extols nerve strength as vital to all body functions and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for worn-out irritable nerves. It claims the product builds nerves, improves sleep and appetite, and supports overall health, with a refund offer through Miles Medical Co.
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Miles
Ervine
AntPato
Campantol
Mar- Fita
Pittowurg
Pittowurg Tt, Weer Chatle
Vinol claims oppose cod liver oil reform in medicine
An extended advertisement for Vinol touts cod liver oil alternatives as superior to traditional oil. It asserts Vinol concentrates all medicinal elements without oil, promising body building and strength for the elderly, women, children, and those recovering from illness.
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Barre
Rickert & Wells
Vermont customs districts and bank deposit totals
The article itemizes Vermont and Memphremagog customs districts with receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 1905 including 659 897 05 for Burlington and 202 38 1b for Newport, plus vessel and export figures. It lists national bank depositories in Vermont as of September 10 1908 with balances, and notes the average national bank note in Vermont and duty paid totaling 92 807 42 for the year.
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Washington, D. C
Vermont
Burlington
Newport
Anni Rae
Meuro
Vallves
United States
National Bak
National Bank of
People's National Bank
Bratthbera
Vermont National Bank
Brattleboro
Lyndonville National Bank
Lyndonville
Montpelier National Bank
Montpelier
Killington National Rutland
First National Bank
St. Johnsbury
Curious calls and a theater mouse interruption headline
A quirky collection of old notices describes curious calls at Palmer House Chicago with porters and tps, a New York theater mouse halting a show, a Castleville Missouri settlement named Tight Wad, and a rare Continental currency bill from 1775 with signatures, among other stray details.
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Palmer House
Chicago
Etrick
New York
Castleville
Spender
Alice E. Stulth
Bradford
Conn
Phiadelphia
Step Collins
Sammy. Morrie
Fragmentary 19th Century Portrait Fragments
A garbled OCR fragment describes a figure named Homie Antoinette with Roman nose and high cheekbones, noting dull conversation and private status. It oddly cites Gos Hurners on burner design and divine influence, detailing a strange analogy about light and burner shape.
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Gos Hurners
Fram Sinks in Christiania Fjord Killing Eleven
The timber laden steamer Fram sank yesterday in Christiania Fjord. Seven crew members and four passengers drowned.
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Christiania Fjord
Christiania
Norway
Fram
Town Gossip and Events at Northfield Village
Northfield residents arrive and depart as visitors from Montpelier and Boston mingle with locals. A Norwich seniors dance looms with a five-piece orchestra. Fort Ethan Allen’s football squad set to face Northfield at Houston grounds behind the Catholic cemetery. Gilford Loveland marries Helen Smith in a quiet ceremony. Death of Eliza Graves noted at Hull Ray district. First basketball game of the season scheduled in Erat hall between White River Junction and Co. BF. Oa. Prime social notices and a medicine ad conclude the item.
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J. & Chane
Providence
RH. F
Blanchard
Montpelier
John Orien
Jacob Maloy
Barre
C. Mowe
A. Gates
Boston
Dee Eopaccine
Clus
Norwich
Dewey Ae
Pli
Fort Ethan Allen
Houston
A. & Killary
Burlington
Maude Douglas
Minnie E. Smith
St. Johnsbury
Ma Stickney
Middlebury
Mis Prudence Stickney
Northfield High School
J. E. Owens
Barre Ia
Nellie Hartigan
Gilford J. Loveland
Helen Maude Smith
Thi Village
Walter Dole
Bnd
Spaniards Spend More on Cigars and Lottery Somehow
An unclear clipping notes estimates by Tina Julian Manuel about spending in Spain on cigars and lottery against a backdrop of rising costs. It mentions figures like 5,000,000 in a garbled context and references to new state trends and expenditures.
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Tek
Tina Julian Manuel
War on the Fences In Southwest Kansas Indictments
A federal grand jury returned twelve indictments in Topeka charging several men with illegally fencing government lands in southwest Kansas. Among those named is HL Boileau a Kansas City livestock broker described as a millionaire. The cases allege the New York Cattle company fenced millions of acres in Norton County with a portion owned by the meat producer linked to Boileau.
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Topeka
Kan
Des
Kansas
Bolea
Livestock Commission
Kansas City
Boice
Pee
New Jersey
Louis Gans
Emmanuel Lehman
A. K. Meridian
Boise
New York Cattle Company
Norton County
Czar to Roosevelt Gift Said to Arrive in Bond
A mysterious boxed cased crate from Russia arrived in Hoboken carried by W H Brown of Fairfield New Jersey who traveled with Lewis Nixon. Brown asserts the parcel is a gift from the Emperor to President Roosevelt as thanks for his role in securing peace between Russia and Japan. The box bears red seals with the Russian eagle and was sent in bond to the Washington embassy.
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Cn Lloydier
Hoboken
Wedneany Man
Lion
W. H. Brown
Maifield
N. J
Russia
Lewis Nixon
Roosevelt
Japan
Brown
Jana
Fey
Bond
Washington
Unclear fragment card text from Greene’s warrant notice
Fragment shows garbled phrases about satisfaction and a warrant related to Tar and Greene. Unable to determine clear event, entities, or date.
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Mr. Williams
Mr. Lodge
Mr. Bacon
Smithsonian Institute
Florida
Jacksonville
GO. E. Marsters
Washington St
Deale Oairmn
Aldrich
Cullom
Perkein
Wyoming
Nelson
Spooner
Wean
Bever
District of Columbia
Lewin J. Jeal
Samuel C. Mills
Luke ©. Strider
Robert HW. Terrell
Thomas C. Callan
Charles Bundy
Navy
Brackett
Chico Cigars
Frigate
National House
McDonald
Wheaton
Averill
O'Leary
Alexander
Monahan
Toval
Recanvass
Murphy
Vinol
Rickert & Wells of
Insurance Department
William A. Butts
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
Charles M.turner
Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of Binghamton
Keefer
New York State Insurance Department
Turner
Edward Harper
Annie Davs
Mrs. Harper
Hughes
Atention
Hyland
Burnham
Butts
Harper
W. Eldridge
Mutual Reserve
Binghamton
CM. Turner
Jos
State Insurance Department
Atty, Hughes
Asingwad
Vermont Customs Districts
Denernhor
Rexall
Rickert & Wells Red Cross Pharmicy
Northfield
Leohi
Federal Grand Jury
Czar
Greene
Gosesien
Currier Bldg
No. Main St
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