House Passes Wool Tariff Measure
The House approved the Underwood wool tariff revision by 221 to 100 with 24 Republicans crossing party lines and one Democrat Francia of Ohio voting no. Amendments were rejected, debate lasted nearly five hours, and President Taft’s tariff board information was not provided.
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House of Representatives
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Ohio
House
Payne
New York
Ways and Means Committee
Tariff Board
Underwood
Representative Gray
Indiana
Taft
Taft Borah Ticket Emerges For 1908 Nomination
Washington reports leaders backing William Howard Taft for president with William Edgar Borah as vice president. Overtures to Borah from high sources anticipate a Taft Borah ticket. Borah's Senate leadership and progressive stance make him a favored running mate among insurgents.
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United States
William Howard Taft
Ohio
William Edgar
Borah
Idaho
Taft
Borat
Senator Borah
Congress
Senate
Lewis
la Follette
Agreement on filing answer in Eddy will suit
In Concord New Jersey June 21 counsel for Henry M Baker executor of Mary Baker Eddy estate and for Dr E J Poster Eddy reached an arrangement to file an answer by July 1 to the bill in U S district court seeking to have the residuary clause of Mrs Mary Baker Eddy will declared invalid The agreement was reached at the opening of the June term of court yesterday.
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N. J
Henry M. Baker
Bow
Mary Baker Eddy
United States District Court
E. J. Poster Eddy
Waterbury
Havemeyer son testifies on sugar refinery merger mustering reforms
Horace Havemeyer tells House committee that Henry Havemeyer forged a 1890 merger of National New York Yonkers refiners into National Sugar Refining as a philanthropy move. He says the three firms were nearly insolvent and the aim was to preserve properties for stockholders and save the business. He cites his aunt Mrs Peters as primary source of the evidence.
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National
New York
Yonkers Refining Companies
National Sugar Refining Company of
New Jersey
Henry 0. Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Horace Havermeyer
House
Havemeyer
S. T. Peters
Baseball Scores From Yesterday in the American League
In New York Boston tied Detroit 8 all while Cleveland defeated Detroit 4. Chicago won 6 to 3 at St Louis and 13 to 6 in the second game. Philadelphia Washington Philadelphia ruin noted in a separate duel.
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Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Wraabington
National League Scores Report From New York and Chicago
Yesterday's NL results list Heston New York 2 Bowton 1. Cincinnati St Louis 6 at Cincinnati. Philadelphia 6 at Brooklyn. Chicago 2 at Pittsburgh.
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New York
Bowton
Cincinnati
St. Leis
Cincinnat
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Seamen Win Big Victory in a Great Strike
Liverpool June 2 The Conard White Star and Allan lines agreed to the advances demanded by the striking seamen and reached a compromise on other points with the strikers.
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Conard
White Star
Allan Lines
Parisian Sage Promises Hair Growth and Scalp Cure
Red Cross Pharmacy offers Parisian Sage claiming it cures dandruff and itching within two weeks or money back. The tonic supposedly refreshes the scalp, adds radiance, and makes hair grow profusely yet silky. Bottle priced at 50 cents with Auburn label on each bottle.
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Red Cross
Slush Fund Testimony Opens Lorimer Bribery Probe
Senate Lorimer investigation records the claim that Edward Hines sought a 310000 contribution as part of a 100000 fund for Lorimer. Cyrun H McCormick of International Harvester testified and said he refused. The committee, split evenly Republicans and Democrats, plans hearings with former Governor Richard Yates as a forthcoming witness.
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Ihs
Cyrun HH. McCormick
Chicago
International Harvester Company
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Senate
Illinois
Clarence Funk
Harvester Company
Edward Hines
Lorimer
McCormick
Punk
William J. Hynes
Mesers
Dillingham
Vermont
Gamble
South Dakota
Jones
Kenyon
Iowa
Messrs. Johnston
Alabama
Fletcher
Florida
Kern
Indiana
Lea
Johnston
Richard Yates
Lingis
Senator Dilligham Presses Lorimer Inquiry Protections
Senator Dilligham who heads the committee on Lorimer investigation warned that the protection structure may collapse if not reinforced. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts renewed the push for a reciprocal wood pulp and paper arrangement and urged the Root amendment to fix the current terms.
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Lorimer
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate Reciproc ity Talk Spurs Tense Debate
In Washington on June 21 Senator Heyburn of Idaho said that what the United States has taken from England has been with bayonets, prompting a tense moment in debate over the Canadian reciprocity bill. Other senators argued over England’s trade role and potential effects on Canada and tariffs.
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Heyburn
Idaho
England
Georgia
Senator Bacon
Mormon Head Will Obey Subpoena
Salt Lake City June 21 President Joseph F Smith says he will go to Washington once served with a subpoena and his health allows, after being bedbound by sciatica. He reaffirmed his telegram to Chairman Hardwick from the previous night.
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Joseph F. Smith
Sciatica
Hardwick
Weahington
Fly Nuisance: Home Rules to Kill Flies and Stop Disease
The July Woman's Home Companion cites the Merchants Association of New York and reprints fly control rules. It urges killing flies in sick rooms, removing filth, sealing garbage, screening food and vents, draining properly, lighting kerosene on drains, and burning pyrethrum to curb breeding. It also advises contacting the health department if a neighborhood nuisance persists.
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July Woman’s Home Companion
Merchants Association of New York
Health Department
Barre shoppers seize Dr Howard's 50c remedy at half price
A Barre newsitem notes D F Davis secured Dr Howard Co to cut Dr Howard's 50 cent specific for dyspepsia to 25 cents. Hundreds buy bottles, claiming the medicine cures after a few days. Davis urges locals to call today for a month's treatment at the discounted rate.
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Vicinity
D. F. Davis
Dr. Howard Co
Dr. Howard
Droward
F. Davis
Judge orders appearance in McNamara kidnapping case
State Judge Markey orders J A G Bader Walter Drew and others held for further investigation into kidnapping charges. Burns bond to be forfeited if he does not appear July 15. Prosecution and Erectors' association clash over where to try McNamara amid dynamite case links.
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Los Angeles
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Baker
California
Indiana
Peoria
Burns
Erectors’ Association
Los Angeles Times
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MacNamara
Times
Signs Point to Inside Explosion on Maine
Havana reports indicate the cofferdam lowered the Maine to 19 feet below harbor surface as pumps remove water. The midships area shows damage with a humped port deck and blown-out side, suggesting boiler explosions or interior gases forced outward. Captain’s cabin items survived largely water-damaged while cofferdam work continues.
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Maine
Did Not Try to Kill Stores Shot Incident in New York
Three bullets lodged in wall near floor of apartments housing Ethel Conrad and Lillian Graham. Magistrate cut bail from 16000 to 5000, ruling a probable lack of intent to kill W. E. D. Stokes. Hearing set for June 22 to decide withdrawal of charge and possible felonious assault.
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New York
Ethel Conrad
Lillian Graham
W. E. D. Stokes
Stokes
Team Mates for Three Years Yet Didn’t Speak
Hugh Fullerton notes in The American Magazine that rivalries can persist in teams. Fred Parent and Hobe Ferris played three seasons around second base without speaking except when needed in the game. Their feud showed only in performance and, at times, even in shared rooms.
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Fred Parent
Hobe
Parent
Ferris
Queen Mary and the Lady Smokers at Court
The article recalls Queen Mary’s strict stance against women smoking in her presence and in royal entourages. It notes two court ladies occasionally smoke away from the Queen, and retells a past incident when the Princess of Wales stood while guests smoked until hostesses prompted nearby ladies to quit, after which the Queen sat and has since avoided the habit near her.
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Mary
Princess of Wales
London
M, A
The Air Man’s Heart
M Castro of Paria’s Faculty of Sciences presented on Mal des Aviateura to the academy. He notes aviator sickness resembles mountain sickness but appears quickly at about 4000 feet and on descent. He urges climbers to protect a sound heart and seek medical advice after any ascent upset.
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Faculty of Sciences
Paria
Academy
M. Castro
Lamden Globe
London Slang Through the Ages in Street Sayings
The London Chronicle traces how short lived street slang fades while some phrases endure. It cites examples like Has your mother sold her mangle and Does your mother know you're out dating back to the 16th century, noting revivals and shifts across decades.
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London
London Chronicle
To Fight the Fly Insect Extermination Methods
An old courier journal piece extols England's eradication of houseflies, noting windows need no screens and offering techniques. It recommends formalin in water, pyrethrum vapor, carbolic acid on a hot shovel, bichromate of potash solution, and sticky fly paper as remedies.
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England
Rose Whitte
Soulatille Courier- Journal
Greatness and Smartness Quote Spark Reflective Thought
The Chicago Post offers a quip contrasting greatness and cleverness. It suggests true greatness may go unseen, while wit and smartness can create perception of greatness. The remark frames intelligence as a tool for social influence.
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Chicago Post
Feeble Guardianship in a Stray Story Fragment
A brief, quirky exchange from Stray Stories features an awbet youth asking why a man fears proposals. The eccentric bachelor replies that a guardian’s creel tries to hold him back, reflecting a playful take on guardianship and restraint.
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