Desert Trek and a Royal Adventure in the Sahara
A lone traveler recounts crossing the Sahara from Tripoli toward Sudan with camels and bricks, meeting a trader named Mohammed who turns hostile. An apparent love interest among Mohammed’s camp women emerges, followed by a warning and a tense caravan move to safety at the fondo caravansary as danger looms from Motamioed.
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Tripoli
Sahara
United States
Sudan
Mohammed
Solana
Ghat
Solan
Salam
Beduius
Motamioed
Great Desert
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised Widely
The advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as highly effective for female ailments. It cites vast testimonials from women, claims surgical avoidance, and notes the product is made from roots and herbs. A Coloma Wisconsin testimonial from Mrs John Wentland supports its claimed benefits.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Coloma
Wisconsin
John Wentland
Gary’s Plan Promotes World Steel Trust
New York June 22 E A Gary chairman of United States Steel sails for Europe to address the Brussels conference opening July 8 He says the meeting will not fix world prices or regulate markets in non producing countries Its aim is to exchange views on conditions affecting steel makers worldwide and to discuss industry concerns
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New York
Iron Institute
E. A. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
International Steel and Iron Conference
Brussels
Gary
Europe
Powder Trust Must Dissolve Declared by Delaware Circuit Court
United States Circuit Court for Delaware rules the Powder Trust led by Du Pont must dissolve and dissolve its restraint of interstate commerce under the Sherman Act. The government filed suit in 1907 against 48 defendants, with 15 dismissed. court seeks a plan for dissolution that allows reconstitution of elements into lawful competition. The ruling follows standards set in earlier cases such as Standard Oil.
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United States Circuit Court
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
L du Pont de Nemourk Company
Powder Trust
Lulir
Supreme Court of the United States
New Waterway to Montreal Ship Canal Planned
Ottawa June 22 plans for a large waterway linking Montreal Lake Champlain and New York have been submitted to the public works department for approval. Led by HH Hervey for the Lake Champlain and St Lawrence Ship Canal Company the project proposes a 12 foot channel with a twenty one mile canal through Chambly St Johns and Lapraire counties from Fraire Island to Longeail opposite Montre al. The cost is expected to be in the millions and the aim is a better Montreal Lake Champlain link then via the Hudson. The company is financially well backed and ready to proceed once approved.
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Lake Champlain
Hudson River
Ottawa
Ont
Montreal
New York
Department of Public Works
HH. Hervey
Lake Charmplain & St. Lawrence Ship Canal Company
Chambly
St. Johns
Lapraire
Fraire Island
St. Johnns
Longeail
Montest
Cincinnati Driver Killed In 50 Mile Race
Walter Donnelly of Cincinnati died at State Fair Park when his car struck a fence during the 40th mile of a 50 mile race. His skull fractured on impact after a rear wheel tire came off, sending the machine skidding at the turn near the three quarter post.
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Milwaukee
Wisbune
Walter Donnelly
Cincinnati
Cino
State Fair Park
Donnelly
Between Games by Hugh Fullerton Delights Baseball Lore
Hugh Fullerton recounts a long-ago train scene with Cubs players and staff in The American Magazine, noting conversations about dentistry and baseball strategy, poker and bridge games, and various enthusiasts reading and debating topics. The vivid anecdote highlights personalities like Doc Marshal, Andy Coakley, Lunderon, Chic Prager, Chance, Kling, Pat Moran, Sheck, and Steinmfeldt.
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Hugh Fullerton
Chicago Cubs
Doc Marshal
Andy Coakley
Lunderon
Chic Prager
Chance
Kling
Reulback
Sheckand
Steinmfeldt
Texas
Pennsylvania
Pat Moran
Moran
Boston
Johnny Evenewan al
Life Times
Jane
Root Backs Canadian Reciprocity in Senate Speech
Senator Root of New York declared in the Senate that he favored the Canadian reciprocity agreement and would vote for it. He supported the Root amendment on paper and pulp, acknowledged farmer opposition in northern New York, and defended the president’s authority while noting the measure is a bill, not a treaty.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Root
New York
Root
Congress
Canada
Sid Be
Tle
House Refuses to Concur in Direct Elections Amendment
Washington June 22 The House voted 172 to 112 to refuse to concur with the Bristow amendment to the direct senator elections bill. The Senate amendment would keep Congress authority over time and manner of elections. the House plan would set state legislatures to determine times and places. Debate highlighted party lines with Selix Burke Berger and Mano among notable speakers. The measure heads back to the Senate for reconsideration and promises a lively, likely prolonged discussion.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Congress
Selix
Tennessee
Burke
Wisconsin
Berger
Witconahn
Representative Rucker
Missouri
United States
Mano
Jumps From 14th Floor End in Tragic Fall
In New York on June 22 public accountant John Armour, despondent over poor stock investments, leapt from the 14th floor of a Broadway office building. His body was recovered on a neighboring roof 11 stories below, with nearly every bone broken.
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New York
John Armour
Broadway
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World Wide Steel Trust
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Aie Miter
NEW Waterway
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