Rural parcel post bill limits weight and defines rates
Washington announces a Rural Parcel Post bill by Senator Burn to extend parcel delivery on rural routes. It sets rates from one to five cents per ounce with step increases and caps weights at eleven pounds and three feet six inches length. Perishables go at sender risk and must be mailed within three hours of departure.
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Washington
Burnhas
New Hampshire
Jiren
Eas
Ana
Weles
Posta
Suai
Bona Fide
Arebantta Cor
Aonthiary
Two Battleships Urged by President Roosevelt in Debate
Washington Feb 11 The committee on naval affairs recommends building two of the Delaware class battleships instead of four as urged by the Navy Department and the president. The report proposes funding and schedule changes to reduce the armament plan.
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Washington, D.C
Committee On
5000 Men Return to Work at Lorain Tub Company
Cleveland Feb 10 Between five and six thousand men have returned to work at the Lorain plant after a temporaryclosure. The reopening ends a stoppage that idled workers and disrupted production, signaling a return to normal operations for the factory and its employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tubs Company
Cleveland
Nantaseen
Severs! Ticats
Rollable Remedy Promises Cure For Whiskey Habit
An advertisement hawks a rollable remedy for whiskey and beer addiction. It claims to ease nervous system reliance on stimulants and promises to cure drinkers with a guaranteed cost far lower than sanatoriums. Mail orders offered in plain wrap from Washington DC and Barre Vermont addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forma
Fhe Orting Co
Waahingpon
D.C
Rowel
Orfiue Fold Iy, Iskoré. & Wets
Barre, Vt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Severe Eczema In Woman
A testimonial from Mar A. Van Wrece of Patterson New Jersey claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured severe eczema after hand tying for relief. The ad describes extensive symptoms and a dramatic recovery using the tonic, sold in tablet form Barsatabs with a 100 dose supply for one dollar.
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A. van Wrece
Montgomery St
Patersin
N. J. Hood
C. 1. Hood Co
Lowell, Mat
Engagement scandal rocks former senator family
Maud Ashford Dowles reports her engagement to ex Senator Henry Davis is broken amid a complex family council. Davis dines with daughter Mrs Elkins as Ashford accepts a $1.6 million dower. Ashford lies ill at Tarnegut as talks of marriage resume by next winter.
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Maud Ashford Dowles
Henry G. Davis
Wantington
Beon
Henry
Assaway Davis
Mite Maud Ashford
Kur Lee
Eline
Stephen B. Elking
Mise Ashford
Miss Ashford
Ashford
Tarneguta Prestontan
Mre. Davis
Boy Says Nurse Fed Baby Pins and Nails in Filthy Case
In New York, Richard Predy of Rockville Centre is accused of feeding a two year old infant pins and nails. The baby later swallowed several pins and nails, and Amelia, the nurse or caretaker, is alleged to have caused or allowed harm. Richard's father, William Purdy, is jailed on related charges. The case involves multiple family members, accusations of neglect, and possible outside influence as authorities investigate how the pins and nails were introduced and the child fell gravely ill. The story references religious intervention and community rumors surrounding the events.
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New York
Richard Predy
Rockville Center
Purdy
Phis
Nail
Asmavault
William
Richard
NASA
Atlorey
Amelia
Mara
Marina
Amelie
Jim
Death's
Hie Sonnel
New Yi
Amalia
Mr. Purdy
Brooklyn
Nasson County
Franco and Family Flee Bordeaux Again
Portugal's fugitive dictator and his wife with their son depart Bordeaux in haste, leaving Marseille by morning train as the coast remains unsettled by the political crisis. Officials confirm the sudden move amid mounting tensions and rapid relocations.
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Portugal
Borteaus
France
Marceilles
Fragmentary OCR Notice Noted for Record
Incomplete readable text notes a potential financial matter or refund mention. Key names, dates, or places are not discernible, creating a vague item with no clear action or entity details.
FORAKER HITS AT ROOSEVELT
Ohio Senator Foraker charges the Roosevelt administration used Ohio offices to aid Taft’s candidacy. He cites a Bryson postmaster appointment and a telegram chain as evidence of improper interference and federal patronage aimed at supporting Taft while criticizing Roosevelt.
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Ohio
Taft
Washington, D. C
Paraker
Senate
Roosevelt
Aia
Ant
Poullke
Bease
Evernent
Charles Bryson
Athena
Congress
Wiehington
Sarva
Foraker
Bryn Aon
Representative Donglas
Douglass
Athens
Gan
Bryson
Poridion
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood-Boosting Nutrition
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a bone marrow for growth and vitality. It claims the sci far and the fee SCOTT'S EMON gene and new neopet peptin grew on Scott's Emulsion and asserts it can produce new blood. Price listed as 50c and 61.00.
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Scott
Woman Severely Burned In City Fire Incident
Ida Mead sustained deep burns when a lamp ignited her night clothes and spread to the room as her husband and Mrs O’Brien acted quickly to extinguish the flames. She was taken to the hospital with severe burns, aided by Dr. George Fortes and neighbors. Her family includes Kenneth Mead, an elder son, a traveling salesman, and a married daughter in Cass City. she is also FH McChanell’s sister.
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Ida Mead
Taft Busy Day in Kansas City Tour
Secretary of War Taft arrived in Kansas City with Missouri Republicans and national figures, met with party leaders and supporters, attended entertainments, and planned a large address at Convention Hall with many dignitaries from Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma present.
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Taft
Kansas City
Kanna
Feu
Tate
Troy
Washington
Wes
Uae
Crand Rapide
Mich
Walter 5
Dicky
Missouri Reublican Center Committee
Vall O Hundist
St. Louis
Kanne City
Missouri
Victor Weustwater
Omaha Bor
Willem Maynard
Nebraska Central Committee
Amoriy Fae
Ale
Tie
Keaneys, Oklahona
PERM
Minaai An Dls Ea Jaactors
Yale Alwinnl
Associatan
Thy University
Tart
Thu bin
Convention
Kateas
Oklahoma
Neleweka
New Jersey Representative Attacks Bryan on Floor
A New Jersey Democrat, Mr Leake, attacked Bryan during a floor debate cited as a reaction to recent party divisions. He criticized Bryan’s approach and stated he would oppose actions he viewed as undermining Democratic principles and American individuality.
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New Jersey
Bryan
Washington
Fed
Ar. Lente
New Jerney
Leake
Hue
Deneerse
Niesao
Webleick
Leal
McKinley drives New England stance as Cannon boom grows
Washington reports William B. McKinley, a leading Cannon advocate, is pressing for a New England line and influence. The piece notes tensions over Cannon policies, with Florida's delegation linked to Butler Ames's efforts as discussion continues.
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Washington, DG
William B. McKinley
Cortedian
Howse
New England
Bowton Tealay
Aml
McKitley
Nedting
Florida
Nalive Butler Ames
Ad advert promotes Hed Cross pharmacy remedy claim
An old faulty OCR advert touts a Hed Cross pharmacy remedy for catarrh and hay fever symptoms. It promises quick relief from coughing and breathing issues, offers refunds if not cured, and claims germs are destroyed and growth prevented by the treatment and its preparation.
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Hed Cross
Witningieg
Gap
Texas Crisis Reports Spark Fear Across Cities
In Texas on February 14 three personal crisis incidents shook communities. At Fort Worth and nearby towns a bank president named J. Cambrell and others were linked to a string of suicides and violent acts. Details remain unclear, but reports cite self-inflicted gunfire and tragedy affecting several families.
Cuba Well Satisfied Over Sewerage and Water Works Settlement
The settlement of the questions concerning Maraua sewerage system, Cienfuegos water works, and Maria telephone connection is reported with general approbation. Interest centers on the date for the start of work, with business leaders and residents watching the city council action and awaiting firm arrangements.
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Harape
HeThe
Maraua
Qenfuegos
Maria Fae
Segie
Genaers Ly
Eit
Pomil
Aldrich Panics Panacea Debate on Emergency Notes
Senator Aldrich warned the nation about the panic and urged banking reform. He argued emergency notes of 600 million could be issued within forty eight hours to calm markets and insisted banks, stockholders, and the public share interests in reform and asset use. He denied that a tax would raise prices or boost interest rates.
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Washington, D. C
Lila
Aldrich
Thoat
A Ee
Alderhald
Channela of Trade
Congress
Ami Tie
Senate Defends Methods in Finance Debates
In Washington on February 11 the Senate answered attacks on Secretary Cortelyou's methods during a mood of dissatisfaction. Senator Depew defended Carter Lyon's actions and a lucrative payment to Mr. Morgan for his aid, while Mr. Morgan stayed for Senator Aldrich's remarks on his banking bill.
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Woshington
Simator
Senate
Cather Soh
Soorcer Cortelyou
Depew
Carter Lyon
Stepa
Mr. Morgan
Senator Aldrich
Widow to Sell Boxer War Loot in New York
The widow of a former minister to China plans to auction in New York a collection of Chinese art and artifacts seized during the Boxer Rebellion. Items include works from imperial palaces temples and universities taken during the conflict and later sold to American collectors and dealers.
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China
New York
Pel
Eilvein
Conger
United States
Volta
Unica
Domestic life ends in tragedy at Lenox Hotel
Frank Harris, once a Rhode Island governor candidate, committed suicide at the Lenox Hotel in Boston. He sat upright in his room near a window with farewell letters on a table and a .32 caliber revolver. The suicide followed financial troubles linked to stock losses and a failed short sale. His wife was in New York. he had lived at the hotel since Christmas with his wife.
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Frank Lareis
Frank Harri
Fromi
State Street
Hote Lenox
Sriculs
da Chia
Ulutelind the
Radbers
Mie
New York
Ciy
Onow
Harris
Leen
Lide
Christmar
Toy
Somierkets
Harvie
Poytag
Aleeowennd
Minard's Liniment Advocated for Cold Protection
An aged lines text urges careful sleep with covered arms and body to ward off cold. It warns against shedding clothes despite mild discomfort and recommends a thorough rubbing of the chest with Minard's Liniment as a preventive measure against various ailments.
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Minard
Explosive Plot Fails At Pittsfield Grocery Store
An attempted bombing at a Pittsfield Massachusetts grocery and tenement failed when the dynamite did not fully detonate. One suspect, Tosco, 27, was arrested at the railroad station and will be examined in court. Fio and his family survived the blast with property damage reported nearby.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Fio
Tie Wife
Uo Tosco
Theo
Joel
Fin
Tosco
Fio Vaye
Towo
Tmt
Pio Howse
Mob Overpowers Militia In Lynching of Pigot
A mob of more than ten thousand seized a negras suspect, Pigot, who was being transported by a militia escort after an alleged assault on Miss Williams. Shots were fired, no militiamen were hurt, and Pigot was taken from custody and hanged from a telegraph pole near the courthouse. Governor Roel and Sheriff Greer faced the violent chaos as troops and deputies attempted to protect the prisoner.
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Brook Tinven
Mies
el Pigot
Miss Williams
Taekeon Millers Company
al Ponte
Pigot
Brook Haven
Jackon
Rapsetady
Greer
Wenden
Roel
Negra
Wien
Mal
Bank president shoots himself in Connersville Indiana
Pramnis Roots, president of the First National bank, committed suicide yesterday in Connersville by shooting through the head with a revolver. He had been in ill health for months and had served in the legislature. Roots was tied to several local business interests, including Roots & Korrowes, Connersville Tiggyig von Roots & Korrowes, and the Trips Sign company.
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Yort Worth
Tesne
Mutohiie
Hutahteson
Bimeel
American Bank & ‘Triwt Company
Af Lon
Texas
Texas Rankers’ Association
Tiviching
Gammbrell
Connersville
Ind
Pramnis Roots
First National Tank
Yesteriny
Liment
Mela
Roots
Legislatire
Connersvilie Tiggyig von Roots & Korrowes
Coopersville Natanl
Rompany
Trips
Campanly
Regicides Burimo: No Demonstration Allowed Over Carlos Slayers
In Lisbon on February Le The leader and his aides were buried last night as authorities forbade demonstrations surrounding the alleged slayings of Carlos. Police restricted public gatherings while funeral rites proceeded for the kingly figures Dahboe and hye Prince amid tense postlude.
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Lisbon
Hye
Michigan Bank Fails to Open Its Doors
A Michigan bank with capital of 50000 and deposits estimated around 300000 failed to open yesterday in Dowagiac. Reportedly a mob formed outside the courthouse in Chicago Courtroom, causing a disruption as authorities attempted to address the incident.
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Michigan Bank
Tts
Hall of Fame item mixes marriages and officials across states
Fragmentary list notes William Lawrence of Sheffield aged seventy to wed Miss Sarah Laird, Bishop Worthington of Nebraska, German ministers, US officers, and others in a Christmas gift context. Mentions Miltary academy, Congressman Cor, Grand Army of the Republic, and several named locales and individuals with unclear roles.
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William Lawrence
Sheffield
Conn
Sarah Laird
George Worthington
Fiplacops
Nebraska
Worthington
Nice
Count Quad
Calcutta
Amina Jackson
Fowdodiah
Mies Nannie Mal
Texas
Tikes
Belfast
Maine
Rigew Ohe
Buusett
Tames J. Stevenson
Poekie
Cole
Wasty
Troops Gather To Move On Natives In India
Calcutta February 1 The Indian government dispatches major forces as two brigades mass for an expedition against a tribe accused of raiding villages and ambushing mounted police. Rawalpindi reports show troops preparing for a surprise operation amid high activity.
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Calcutta
Hiker Majeres
Rawalpindi
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