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Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1905

Page

12

Immigration Regulation and Citizenship Standards Debate

Theodore Roosevelt urges strict immigration controls while supporting selective admission and naturalization measures. He calls for stronger enforcement against unscrupulous brokers, limits on arrivals from Canada and Mexico, better border distribution, China policy nuance, and expanded consular services. The speech covers civil service reform, copyright overhaul, food safety, and Philippines policy, tying immigration to national welfare and citizen quality.

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Derby Dent Sparks Laughter on Walnut Street

Two men met on Walnut street near Eleventh and joked about each other’s appearance. One laughed at his mashed derby, corrected the dent, and declared a love becoming as both hats were mashed in, a light moment captured by the Kansas City Times.

Walnut Street Eleventh Jim Kansas City Times

Divorce Granted Over Cruelty to Dog Incident

Judge Harria of Oakland Cel. awarded a divorce to Mrs Hiheal Matthey after her husband allegedly threw their dog from a window breaking its leg and subjected her to cruel treatment.

Harria Oakland Cel Hiheal Matthey

England's Boot and Shoe Trade Employment

England's boot and shoe industry supports about 260000 workers, reflecting its large scale and economic impact across the country.

England

Red Noses Unpopular

A physician comments on winter red noses and quack cures. He notes the problem stems from intemperance and poor circulation, rejects leeches and suction devices, and asserts all red noses are curable by addressing underlying causes rather than gimmicks. He cites unstated patients and dismisses impossible cures.

Tea mix up in village store creates powdery dispute

In a village general store four farmers brought back a paper box of half a pound tea they bought the day before. The proprietor Lem examined the contents and found horse powders where tea should be. He told Hill the mistake and lightly chided him for returning with the issue.

Atore Hill Baltimore American

Little Girl Helps Dog In Hospital Tale Of Kindness

A girl about eight in a Philadelphia hospital asks doctors to fix a fox terrier with a crushed forefoot. The staff initially refuse but relent after her plea. Chloroform and bandages are used for a neat operation as the girl bravely assists, then reveals the dog is not hers and that the doctors should take care of it.

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Gates and Millions and the mining suit

John W. Gates testified in a New York mining case about his and associates funding. When pressed for precise figures he stated investments were between 20 and 30 million dollars, then admitted no exact amount could be recalled, noting any figure would be off by several million.

Gates John W. Gates New York Mr. Gates Pittsburg

From the Walls of Jericho

A philologist mocks the jumble of words like jerky terms jerry builder and jerry built arguing that, as Jericho fell by a trumpet blast, so flimsy walls collapse from slight preparation. The speaker notes such phrases reveal weak workmanship and fragile construction in language.

Jericho Jerry

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