Senate panel to hear Mormon polygamy testimony delays
Pending Utah witnesses, 10 to 14 days respite for disclosure of polygamy secrets before the Senate privileges and elections committee in Washington. Smoot may vote with his party while testimony raises questions of conspiracy and oath conflicts. post office reforms also urged.
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Committee On
Senate
Washington
Hanna
Heath
Smoot
Apostle Teasdale
Smith
Mormon Church
Congress
Saoot
United States
Port Arthur fall rumors checked by censorship and war loan zeal
Reports from Tokio and London suggest Russia may still hold Port Arthur, but Japanese censorship blocks leaks. Admiral Togo’s official naval report confirms bombardment and a captured Russian warship, while decisive Russian retreat, if any, would likely come via Manchurian rail lines. Meanwhile Japan’s first war loan draws strong home subscriptions totaling about 225 million dollars, signaling robust patriotism and resources.
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Tokio
London Daily News
Port Arthur
Liaotung Peninsula
Togo
Russia
Manchuria
Bank of Japan
Call for swift liquor law fix by legislative committee
The author urges the legislative committee to promptly address a four year typographical error in the license law tied to liquor. They note public faith and lawfulness are at stake, praising the long standing temperance result while demanding an honest correction and a well supported report by the General Court.
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Legislative Committee On
General Court
Congress committee to disinfect after Bristow report
A specially appointed congressional committee to whitewash and brush for House members needing disinfection after General Bristow's report begins today with no time to spare. The move aims to address public demand, but it won’t resolve issues about members leasing buildings to the government for post office use. Section 3739 of the Revised Statutes prohibits such leases.
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Congress
United States
Bristow
McCall
House
General Bristow
State Finances and Inheritance Tax Proposal
The piece urges the Legislature to adopt an inheritance tax to cover state deficits. It argues liquor license and corporation tax diversions are insufficient and predicts direct taxes would need raising to about 3.5 million dollars, with full effect in two years. The author calls this a sensible, courageous measure for long term balance.
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Special Commission
Ex-Governor Crane eyed for national posts
A wireless correspondent names ex-governor Crane for Postmaster General and prompts talk of Secretary of the Treasury and Navy, while Crane says he seeks no office and the rumors rile the public. Captain Watson of the Lowther Castle earns praise for courtesy during unloading of a kingly gift cargo.
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Washington
Boston
Crane
Watson
Lowther Castle
Menelik
Abyssinia
Roosevelt
Stealthy Steve Guards Mrs Miskell From Baron
In a tense pursuit, detective Stealthy Steve hides Mrs Miskell from Baron Hizzizzan at Joshua Slade’s residence. The Baron's arrival triggers a rapid escape as Steve orchestrates a quiet exit, planning to keep them ahead of pursuit until their boat tomorrow. They retreat to a distant inn for the night as the danger lingers.
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Mrs. Miskell
Baron Hizzizzan
Steve
Joshua Slade
Baron Hizaizzan
Porte Cochere
The Man Behind The Soda Fount Chorus Verse
Verse recounts a figure praised as the man behind the soda fountain who meets every need with cold or hot drinks. It contrasts other roles and touts this server as the Johnny-on-the-spot, a central, perhaps promotional, character in the piece.
War Poetry Prize Limericks On Far Eastern Names
War poetry contest winners present limericks about eastern names. Verses lampoon Czar, Japan and Russia with playful travel and war-era references. Authors include W I McCall Stoneham M Cunningham West Newton Street J W Crosby Winthrop and C L R Waltham.
An Unfashionable Papa
A battling couple faces ruin and wealth pursuit as Cathie longs for a simple life. Frank reveals their poverty, Dora expresses support, and they renounce fashion for family. Cathie hopes for an unfashionable papa like Flipsy, and the family reconciles in a tender domestic ending.
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Cathie
Frank
Papa
Flipsy
Newton Pastor Talks On Lynchings Versus Justice
The Rev. Frank B. Matthews of Immanuel Baptist Church preached on Lynchings Versus Justice to the Negro at the Newton evening service. He sharply criticized Bishop Brown's recent denunciation of the Negro.
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Newton
Frank B. Matthews
Immanuel Baptist Church
Bishop Brown
Run Run He Never Gets The Office For That Would Stop
Fragmentary text mentions someone built to make the dust fly and a run related to stopping fun. No clear event, person, or location is identifiable. Compilation lacks concrete facts to form a proper news-style card.
Mrs Amelia Woods Led Somerville WCTU for Years
Mrs Amelia Hewes Woods of Somerville is a longtime leader in the Massachusetts Women's Christian Temperance Union. For 20 years she served as president of the Somerville WCTU, the first union formed after the state body in 1876, guiding Somerville to no-license status and remaining active into her 80s.
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