U.S. Manufactured Exports Reach 750 Million in 1908
A bureau of statistics report shows American manufactured exports totaling 750 million dollars in fiscal 1908, led by copper and steel goods. Europe received about 308 million, with copper shipments at 97 million and refined oils at 55 million. North America and Asia also bought sizable sums, while Africa and Oceania received smaller shares.
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Dee. IeMore
United States
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ae Copper
Europe
Adid
North America
Asia
Oceania
Africa
Court hearing set for December 26 in New Haven
Dec. 12 report from Waterbury notes Sheriff O Brien served notice on the governor elect. Chief Justice Simeon E Baldwin and Judges Silas A Robinson and William T L Bennett are named to form the election court to investigate charges against George J Fox of New Haven alleging violations under the corrupt fines act by pipe tenants and his political agents.
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New Haven
George le Lilley
Connecticut
O'Brien
Waterbury
Simeon E Baldwin
Silas A. Robinson
Middletown
William TL. Bennett
Election Court
George J. Fox
Chiro Cafe Burns in Gotham New York District
Fire at the Chiro cafe in Tenderloom district of Gotham NewYork destroys the main floor and a metal ceiling collapse injures several men. The blaze caused about 10000 in losses with quick evacuations and narrow escapes reported.
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New York
Chiro
Fragmented medical claim in broken ad text
A distorted readable fragment promotes a pill or treatment claiming to guard health and defend against disease. It lists cures for fever and rheumatism among other injuries and debility, invoking widespread protection and heroic soldiers.
Italian Heiress Deception Ends With $5,000 Award
Boston dec 12 Signor Luigi Trimarina a wealthy wholesale dealer was deceived by a man posing as an Italian nobleman seeking a wife. He sent a photograph to a dark eyed beauty and arranged marriage. The woman came aboard and revealed he was not the man she wished to wed. The jury awarded her $5,000.
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Boston
Luigi Trimarina
Fortortay
Brantine
Rene Sutnee
Lala
Italy
Luigi
Avhidh Dincloe
Telion
Ana Alison
Atograph
Eelee
Ermalinda
Hegeman Freed After High Court Reversal
John R. Hegeman president of Metropolitan Life Insurance discharged from custody after New York supreme court split division reversed lower court’s habeas corpus dismissal. Warrant issued February by Cile Cor rigan at District Attorney Jerome’s request over end year loan transactions shifted to Wall Street firm.
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New York
Ae 2 Hsrman
Oftropolitan Life Insurance Company
State Insurance Department
Separe Division
Supreme Court
Hegeman
Cilee Corrigan
Jerome
Metropolitan
Wall Street
Hogeman
Terrorized Town in New Jersey Desperation Rampage
An insane man shouting John the Baptist terrorized a New Jersey town for nearly an hour. He waved a revolver on the main street, robbed three beauty shop tills, stole a team of horses, and exchanged shots with townspeople before being shot down. He identified himself as Arthur S. Pomeroy from Nebraska and is believed to have escaped a Stamford sanitarium.
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N. J
John the Baptist
Ponus
Arthur 8
Pomeroy
Nebraska
Stamford
Wireless post station opens in Devonshire coast area
London December 12 The first post actin wireless station in the United Kingdom was opened yesterday by Postmaster General Buxton at Beadhead on the Devonshire coast. It aims to enable communications with distant regions and be used for broad public service across the country.
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London
Acticn
Buxton
Belthead
Snee
Trintiong
Dramatic India bill aims to curb sedition
December report notes a harsh action in India with a Summary Justice Bill designed to curb sedition and centralize control. The measure targets criminals deemed a danger to public order and seeks to accelerate trials under government powers amid rising unrest.
Ruef Appeals Bribery Action Before Judge
Ambiguous notes indicate Ruef will appeal if charged as a briber with a four arraignment planned today before a judge. The remarks from Referee counsel suggest the case centers on the bribery accusations and potential legal action.
House Votes Five-Man Committee to Review President Statements
The U S House passed revolutions without a roll call to appoint a five member committee to consider statements in the president's annual message. The panel will report on any action regarding the Secret Service use and investigations of members. Perkins urged steady respect for executive and legislative branches.
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House of Representaives
Committee of Five
Washington
Roosevelt
House
Menage ‘Wash
Sagsi Serica Tak
Messrs. Perkins
New York
Denby
Erence
Ippi
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Gino
Law
Secret Service
Treasury Department
United States
Houses of Congress
Beavitt
Thi House
Perkins
Ople
Chlief
Congress of the United Tes
Congress
Up-to-Date Bakery Sort We Make Here
A compact note describes the bakery’s current grading or sorting method for baked goods. It emphasizes consistent quality, fresh ingredients, and standard procedures in daily production. No dates or specific names are provided.
DiapepSin Ad Promises Quick Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts Diapepsin as fast aid for dyspepsia gas heartburn and stomach distress. It claims relief within five minutes and urges readers to consult their pharmacist and obtain a 50 cent bottle to prove digestion improves after meals. The copy mixes medical claims with political rhetoric about Congress and national representation.
Bryant Not Likely to Run in 1912 Says Mack
Buffalo New York December 12 Norman B Mack chairman of the national Democratic committee says reports of a rift with Secretary Woodson are unfounded. He notes the committee will not meet for three years and no action on permanent headquarters until after the holidays. He stays friendly to Bryan and sees no candidate for 1916 discussed. The focus is on tariff revision and protecting Democratic interests in Congress.
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Byran
Mack
Buffalo
N. Y
Norman B. Mack
National Democratic Committee
Woodson
National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Bryant
Ee Bryan
Fryan
Guesn
Washington
Congress
New York Dispatch Reports Mixed Business Climate
Dispatches to R G Duo & Co indicate favorable conditions in business with slow movement under five terms. Holiday goods show better demand than a year ago. Boston notes improved holiday trade as retailers begin inventory and prep for spring goods. New England reports good rains boosting water power.
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New York
R.G. Duo & Co
Uwholowle
Boston
Newland
Hem Bold Helps Piles Claim From Ontario Writer
A reader from St Thomas Ontario reports personal relief after using Leonhardt Hem Bold for piles. The note claims the remedy provided a permanent cure after other treatments failed, highlighting a positive testimonial fromOnt-.
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Leonhardt
George
Bu Thomas
St. Thomas
Taft Faces Rift Over tariff Talk and Labor Pact
Washington reports a cautious view of Taft and Speaker Cannon amid tariff revision plans. Insurgent and conservative forces in the Senate and House signal battles as Taft prepares a conference with Senators Gamble Brown McGuire and others, with a key talk planned with the president.
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Washington
Dee
Congress
Senate
Pradtee
Perm
Aldrich
Hale
Taft
Cannon
Ralee
Tariff Debate Questioned Labor Benefit
Washington reports that H E Miles of the National Manufacturers Association argues the tariff favors neither labor nor protection fully. He notes total manufacturing output and wage figures, asserts the duty is high, and vows to present detailed balance sheets to the Ways and Means Committee. Wool tariff testimony covers sheep profits and industry costs.
House of Commons Rules Debated on Foreign Affairs Committee
Mr Gardner of Massachusetts urged the secretary of state be asked if Britain’s House of Commons has any revolution. A committee of eight to study house rules was proposed, five chosen by the speaker and three by the minority leader. The Cannon faction opposed the plan, while others pressed on. the motion was sent to a subcommittee for further study.
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Washington
Gardner
Massachusette
Secretary of State
House of Common
Fragmentary 1918 tariff commission note in press
Fragmentary OCR mentions a tariff commission and directors of a national body with references to a senator and press, but the text is garbled. Core names and actions are unclear. no distinct events or outcomes can be confirmed.
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Congress of the United States
Congress
Erie
Indianapolis man seeks White House talks in Africa tour
A damaged account describes an Indianapolis man planning talks with Secretary Straus, Secretary of Labor Neil, and Secretary of the Interior Garfield after a White House interview. He quotes a life motto and explains a trip to Africa driven by a political and personal motivation to engage officials.
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Reisenberg
Commerce and Labor
Straus
Neil
Garfield
Indianapolis
Zoe Lees
Lees
Africa
Washington Senate panel studies lakes to gulf waterway
A Senate commerce committee heard a National conservation commission group led by W K Kavanaugh and governors from Illinois and Minnesota discuss funding for deep water connection. Mr Kaywaugh urged funding by bonds or taxes. Dr W J McKee would appoint a commission and provide funds without Congress. The committee offered no action.
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Washington
Senate Committee of Commerce
National Conservation Commision
W. K. Kavanaugh
Committee to Inspect Panama Canal Zone
Washington plans show members of the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce will travel to Panama to inspect the Canal Zone. They sail December 28 and return December 29, with the inspection conducted under a decision made yesterday.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Panama
Canal Zone
Wool Growers Want Duty And Tariff Retained
Washington December hearing on tariffs heard three witnesses from the wool industry. B G Dotwin of Blackfoot Idaho cited a 10 percent profit on sock wool. Solomon Lana of New Mexico urged keeping the tariff as is or even higher if possible. H B Kelly of New Mexico Wool Growers pressed to retain the tariff to protect sheep interests. No general debate occurred as the committee moved to legislative appropriation.
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Washington
H. E. Miles
National Manufacturors’ Asociaton
Ways and Means
Mr. Miles
B. G. Johnston
Blackfoot
Idaho
Solomon Luna
New Mexico
Ihs
Lame
Lana
Luna
House
Ways and Means Committee
B. G. Dotwin
Solomon Lana
H. B. Kelly
Unclear House Debate On Bill Reading
Fragmentary text notes a House proceeding with Mr Bingham of Pennsylvania, an extraordinary session, a plan to dispense with general debate, and the first reading of a bill followed by amendments and discussions of main features.
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Bingham
Pennsylvania
Move to Buy Embassies Faces Senate Action
Representative Lowden of Illinois reported continued support in the Foreign Affairs Committee for a bill to authorize the purchase of embassies and chancery buildings abroad. The measure, debated in Congress this session, has backing similar to last year.
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Congress
Hanes
Caer
Sentative Lowden
Tllinois
Rocetinis
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mentiere
Adam God Sees the Light After Kansas City Capture
Kansas City dispatch reports James Sharp known as Adam God, captured after leading followers into a police clash. He declares faith wrong, expresses remorse for murders, and recounts a revelation when his revolver misfired. He mentions plans to write to followers and awaits execution or death in custody.
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Kansas City
James Sharp
Adam God
Kansas
Sharp
Tophet
Oklahoma
Dimelt Tmmedt
Vitek
Frozen Body Found in Storm Claims Walter Pardee
In Baker City Oregon the body of Walter Panter, formerly known as Walter Pardee, was found after a deadly storm. The search for answers focuses on how he was lost and what led to his death, with officials noting the harsh weather and difficult conditions.
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Baker City
Ore
Walter Panter
Sponge N Ears
Meriden
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