Compulsory English in Porto Rico Schools
The article notes Porto Rico will require English study in schools. It mentions Arkansas penalties for using birds’ feathers in millinery, typhoid cases in Philadelphia, and international disarmament cost figures for the Holland conference. Clarence Eppy named official U S organist for the Paris exposition with a Chicago and Paris background. It also covers cautious expectations for the Hague conference, a San Francisco Bay subsidence concern, rabies drives in Britain, dog licensing by Washington, and Chicago Horticultural Society planning a major exhibit at the Auditorium starting November 6.
Immigration Chief Returns From Japan Aims to Limit Labor
W M Rice United States commissioner of immigration has returned from Japan after studying labor conditions and possible threats from Japanese workers. Recommendations may lead to steps to restrict Japanese laborers and mechanics entering the United States. Also notes Hay prepared instructions for U S commissioners at The Hague disarmament conference and mounting protests against Griggs army canteen liquor ruling seeking presidential action or abolition of liquor sales in the army.
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W. M. Rice
United States
Japan
Orient
Hague
Hay
Vatican links fuel talk of American concerns in Rome
A Rome dispatch notes that the Vatican may back Spanish sympathies and warns that the United States should watch a forthcoming plenary council of South American bishops. Reported plan aims to form under Spain a federation of former Spanish and Portuguese states in Central and South America, with Portugal invited to join.
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Rome
Vatican
United States
Spain
Grecies
Central and
South America
Portugal
Treasury to Expand Delivery of Small Denomination Notes
Measures are taken by the treasury to meet large demand for small notes this matuma. The secretary will direct larger deliveries of notes by the bureau of engraving. Daily deliveries to the treasurer have been 56 packages. proposed increase to 64 packages and more $5 notes. Demand has been for tens and twos, making per package totals small. shifting to $5 notes increases value per package.
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Treasury
Matuma
Bureau of Engraving
Bureau
Travel allowances urged for reg army re enlistments
Soldiers serving in Salos Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines who discharge and immediately re enlist in the regular army will be entitled to travel allowances for land and sea from the place of charge to their former station. Officials believe the bounty will attract many to re enlist, with potential travel sums near six hundred dollars for Philippines veterans.
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Salos
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Regw
Bryan in New York Rally Promises Trust Busting Bid
In Grand Central Palace Bryan supporters erupt as he proclaims allegiance to the Chicago platform for 1900. He denounces administration policy toward the Philippines and calls for an income tax while trustees and plutocracy face renewed attack. The crowd cheers the prospect of Bryan as savior of the working man and potential president.
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New York
Grand Central Palace
William J. Bryan
Bryan
O. H. P. Belmont
Chicago
Calamba Bombarded by Gen Lawton Gunboats
Manila dispatch reports Calamba on the Laguna de Bay southwest shore has been bombarded by Gen Lawton's gunboats and his expedition landed there after driving out forces around Santa Cruz. Chinese inhabitants captured by Americans seek protection from insurgents and may be sent to Manila. Eli Thayer dies in Worcester. He aided emigrant settlement and Kansas development.
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Manila
Taguig
Laguna de Bay
Calamba
Lawton
Worcester
Mass
Eli Thayer
Congress
Kansas
Capitol to rise in Arkansas at cost of one million
A bill passed Arkansas legislature to erect a new state capitol costing not more than one million dollars on the present penitentiary site, with the prison moved beyond city limits. The plan awaits the governor's signature and ambitious state government shift.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Kit Day Races Made Illegal in Albany
Governor Roosevelt signed the bill outlawing six day bicycle races after Assemblyman Collins pushed the measure in Albany on April 17. The act prohibits such racing events, aiming to curb public annoyance and potential hazards in city streets. The law takes effect immediately and applies to all organized six day races statewide.
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Albany
N. Y
Roosevelt
Collins
Hewitt Sees Capital Consolidation Shifting Control
Former New York mayor Abram S. Hewitt, unable to attend the industrial commission hearing due to ill health, sent a letter arguing that corporations are concentrating economic power. He predicts eventual worker ownership of capital as ownership diffuses through shares and warns that legislative interference with capital and labor is pernicious.
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Washington
The
Industrial Commission
Abram S. Hewitt
New York
Army Canteen Liquor Law Enforced by General Order
Major General Miles announces a general order publishing the congressionally enacted liquor sale law for army canteens and reservations. It includes Griggs opinion, enforcement rules, and bans on officer or soldier bartending with sales restricted to civilian staff.
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Washington
Miles
Congress
Griggs
Old Yellow Almanac Finds City Life Amused and Missed
A speaker reflects on leaving the farm after his mother’s death to live with his daughter Susie in the city. He enjoys modern comforts and shows yet misses the familiar yellow almanac on the kitchen wall. He prefers it to the new calendars and recalls Ella Wheeler Wilcox and the Century reference as he adapts to urban life.
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Susie
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
They Were Loud Enough Wheeler Bevelgear bicycle bell
A clipped line notes Wheeler Bevelgear and Scorcher He in a humorous exchange about bicycle bells and stockings, attributed to the New York Journal. The remark playfully contrasts the idea of a bell with Scorcher He’s stockings, reflecting light urban wit.
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Wheeler—Bevelgear
N. Y. Journal
Swamp-Root Promises Kidney Health and More
A promotional article extols Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases and claims benefits for blood, rheumatism, liver, and stomach troubles. It offers free samples by mail and a book of testimonials, urging readers to mention the paper when emailing Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton NY. The product is sold in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes at many drug stores.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. v
Confidence in Pinkham Remedy Aids Ailing Women
A letter from Mrs EvizA Thomas of Easton Pa praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sona tive Wash after ulceration of the womb. Another testimonial from Mrs M Stoppard of Springfield Minn reports relief from long female troubles after two bottles of the Compound and Lozenges. The text emphasizes confidence and women handling letters for guidance in Pinkham’s program.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
M. Stoppard
Springfield
Minn
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Clarence Eppy
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Horticultural Society of Chicago
W. H. Chadwick
White House
McKinley
Grand Army National
Mobile
Ala
Reese Hutchinson
Auburn College
Alabama
Maha
Neb
Nebraska
Bureau of Statistics
Atlantic City
N. J
National House of Representatives
David B. Henderson
Iowa
Madrid
Bellamy Storer
Wheen
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Trasta
Alger
Grand Army of the Republic
Central Passenger Association
Stanley
Kansas City
W. E. Stanley
W. J. Bryan
Secretary of State
Department
Reform School
Topeka
Kan
J. O. Butler
Rolla
Havana
Brooke
Senor Domingo Mendez Capote
Omaha
Greeley County
J. J. Lepper
Brayton
Schley
W. 8. Schley
Naval Examining Board
General Markets
ST. Louis
Mason & Hamlin CO
Boston, Mass
Boylston Street
Ine Hoos
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