President Tamed At Last Rebuked By Lower House Vote
A special committee report on the president's annual and secret service messages provoked a historic debate in Congress. The house adopted resolutions by a 212 to 35 vote to lay on the table the objectionable portions and to reject further consideration of the messages as disrespectful and an invasion of privileges.
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China
Chinese Empire Reform Association
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Patterson asks Legislature to defer action on prohibition
Nashville Tennessee Governor Patterson has sent a message to the house asking that no action be taken on prohibition measures until he receives a special message on the issue he is preparing. Two prohibition bills were presented, one banning sale and the other manufacture of intoxicants in the state.
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Helena Grants 8t. Railway Franchise in Helena Arkansas
After a stormy session the city council approved J. W. Burks street railroad franchise for 600 dollars. Burks will turn the franchise over to an Indianapolis syndicate that pledges to start within sixty days and to lay half a mile by July 1 and the Helena road by January 1, 1911. The fifty year grant includes fifteen years free, city takes 1 percent of gross earnings for years sixteen through thirty, and 2 percent for the remaining twenty five years.
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J. W. Burks
Burk
Indianapolis
Reward for preacher linked to church stove find
Port Huron Michigan Dr Chas Bowbee dentist of St Clair positively identified two teeth found in the stove at Battle Run Methodist church as part of the set he made for Gideon Browning the missing Adair carpenter Prosecutor Brown accepts the ID and supervisors offer a 500 reward for the arrest of Rev John H Carmichael of Adair pastor at the little church and the man first believed killed dismembered and burned in the church stove
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St. Clair
Battle Run Methodist Church
Gideon Browning
Adair
Prosecutor Brown
John H. Carmichael
Little Church
German aeronaut Foertsch found in North Sea body
The body of Lieut. Foertsch, German aeronaut lost at sea last October, was recovered in the North Sea by the fishing steamer Grion. Identification came from papers in his clothing. He had taken part in the international balloon contest begun in Berlin on October 12 aboard the German balloon Herge zell.
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California Man's Forgeries May Reach Million Dollars
Oakland real estate promoter F B Signor was arrested on a Montana based complaint by J H Murray alleging forgeries totaling nearly $1,000,000. Murray, a multi millionaire banking and mining figure from Montana Salt Lake and Seattle, says Signor forged his name on four notes of $100,000 each and other negotiable documents.
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Navy construction plan outlined by Newberry
Secretary Newberry explained an $80,000,000 construction programme to the House Committee on Naval Affairs. He presented himself as the boldest advocate for a large navy in years, asserting support for a substantial expansion even without presidential backing.
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Senate to Probe President Steel Merger Authority
The Senate Judiciary Committee will report on whether the president had authority to approve the absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by United States Steel Corporation. The resolution by Senator Culbertson passed by viva voce vote in the Senate directs the committee to investigate presidential authority in the merger.
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Italy
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Jeffries Signals No Return For Johnson Fight
Denver telegram from J J Jeffries to the Denver Times says he would not think of entering the ring at present and under any conditions. The message responds to a query about resuming to fight Jack Johnson for the championship.
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Denver
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Denver Times
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Apportionment of Funds Highlights Mississippi News
A city council meeting in Hattiesburg noted a shortfall in fines and cash tied to ex-city marshal Charles Pool, with bond shortfalls around $2,000 and ongoing efforts to collect. Rewards totaling $800 were paid for Will Sorsby, with more possible on conviction. The current year’s $1,250,000 apportionment is split, two-thirds this month.
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F. A. Fitzgerald
Vicksburg
Will Fitzgerald
Rosedale
Noel
No Quorum Forces New Election in Ora Town
Ora town faces a rare problem as three aldermen fail to qualify by the January deadline, leaving no quorum. Municipal officers elected for the coming year must qualify by the first Monday, requiring another election to fill the vacancies.
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Exciting incident at Wesson High School shocks town
Prof L R Powell new superintendent faces daily fireworks and acid pranks as Herman Allen and Albert Decell clash during punishment leading to a scuffle on a study hall table. Mayor Thompson pledges investigation amid bond talks for school funding.
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World and Domestic Briefs Signal Turbulent Era
Reports from Lisbon to Augusta discuss a plot against Portugal’s king, Taft’s talks with Knox, and Persian constitutional upheaval. Across Europe earthquakes shake southern Italy and Sicily. Italian relief praised by officials. In the U.S. Roosevelts’s appointee stance, prohibition battles, river and harbor funding debates, and missing funds schemes populate a hectic political landscape.
Natural supposition cited in a humorous quote
A Chicago Tribune quip recalls a man climbing a freight car wearing pajamas and shaving with a butcher's cleaver. The anecdote hinges on a joking misinterpretation of his actions as part of a freak election bet.
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Piles Cure Ad Seeks Quick Relief From Itching Bleeding
An advertisement promises Pete Ointment cures for itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. The copy also notes a delay in reporting to the Kansas City Journal and includes a social jab about a homely girl remark from the Cleveland Leader.
Kidney pills touted as relief for backache and kidney ills
An ad claims women suffer from backache urinary issues and kidney disease with long term relief offered by Deans Kidney Pills. Mrs Wright of Mitchell South Dakota testifies the pills cured ten years of kidney trouble and dragging back pain. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY 50c a box. A cartoon pun follows about a hard case doctors debating a patient’s money.
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Dandruff Cure Promoted by Cuticura Remedies
A missionary's wife reports scalp dandruff and mill crust on her child improved by Cuticura soap and ointment. She claims the products cleaned the scalp and cured the conditions, stating gratitude for the remedies. The notice cites Mrs. J A Darling of Carthage Ohio and Potter Drug as sole propagators.
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J. A. Darling
Fifth St
Carthage
Ohio
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
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Off the Malay Coast in a Native Craft
Hugh Clifford describes a voyage along the Malay coast, admiring palm leaf sails and a shimmering coastline. He paints a lush scene of yellow sands, casuarina fringes, and island clusters viewed from a bamboo deck as waves cradle the boat in a tranquil, dreamlike state.
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Frenzied Finaniering in a Market Scene
In a lively exchange Columbus Washington Johnson Smith asks about melon prices. Mr Jackson counters with a bargaining game offering ten to twenty cents per piece, while Mr Smith agrees to buy all if allowed. The urban canto captures a quirky street negotiation atmosphere with named figures amid a bustling market moment.
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Grape-Nuts credited with restoring health in wife
Waman recounts how Grape-Nuts and cream helped his wife recover from poor health after a year of stomach issues. He says she became rosy and plump again, stronger than before, and praises the food’s nourishing value. Advertisement notes Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan. Read The Road to Wellville.
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