Charges Against Tillman in Land Grant Scandal
Washington reports allege Senator Tillman used his influence to press government to force a railroad to relinquish land grants so he and his family and secretary J. B. Knight could profit from land purchases. The President's lengthy communication includes exhibits and letters from Tillman and agent William E. Lee showing efforts to secure Oregon land quarters and inspectors' reports.
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Washington
Tillman
United States
J. B. Knight
Senator Tillman
William E. Lee
Oregon
Unwonted Prosperity Seen After City Liquor Laws
Natchez Mississippi and Vidalia Louisiana report new activity as liquor restrictions take effect. Saloon keepers shifted operations across the river and ferry receipts rise on the Louisiana side. No incidents reported yet, and any arrests for intoxication hint at celebrations across the river.
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Natchez
Miss
vVidalia
Concordia Parish
Louisiana
Vidalia
Near beer parlor opens in Vicksburg Mississippi
In Vicksburg a near-beer parlor opens with soda licenses allowing retail of any soft drinks. Near-beer sells for 15 cents a bottle. On the levee, Schaffer and Leefeldt saloons plan to dispense near-beer and downtown establishments including the Commercial exchange will cater to this trade.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Schaffer and Leefeldt
Commercial Exchange
President Salary Hiked to 100000 in Budget Amendment
A legislative amendment to the appropriation bill reported by the finance committee raises the President's salary from 50000 to 100000, adding the 25000 annual set aside. The measure also increases the Vice President and Speaker of the House salaries from 12000 to 20000 per year.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Finance
United States
Finance Committee
House
Decennial Census Bill Sparks Debate in Senate
Washington D C The bill for the next decennial censuses is under consideration with Senator Long in charge. Two amendments are proposed to provoke discussion. One would place 3 000 census bureau employees under the civil service commission and the other would allow the census directors to contract with private firms for printing the reports.
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Washington, D. C
Senator Long
Census Bureau
Civil Service Commission
Cotton Ginned Totals Reach 12 Million by Jan First
The census bureau reports 12,470,226 running bales ginned from 1908 crop to January 1, up from 9,951,505 last year. gin neries operated total 27,386, same as prior year. The 1909 crop is 90 percent ginned, 1908 shows 90.4 percent, with 231,821 round bales and 86,016 Sea Island bales recorded.
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Washington
Sea Island
Crazzed man shoots two in Iola Texas incident
G D Stevens, described as a prominent citizen, suddenly drew a revolver and fired three times at W C Colston, a friend presenting an introduction. Both Colston and Miles were seriously wounded but expected to recover barring complications. The rest of the page notes political actions and a German airman's body recovered at sea.
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Iola
Tex
G. D. Stevens
W. C. Colston
Stevens
Colston
Miles
Famous vessel Dessoug wrecked after long storied career
The barge Dessoug once the Khedive of Egypt’s palatial yacht and later the vessel that brought Cleopatra’s Needle to New York foundered off the Delaware Capes twelve miles east by north of North Beach life saving station. Four crew were rescued by revenue cutter Onondaga and landed at Norfolk. Built in 1864 at Denton Scotland for the Khedive, she served as a royal yacht for fifteen years and transported the famed obelisk to America in 1880. After several sales she became a Baltimore barge. she broke adrift in a storm while carrying coal from Baltimore to Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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Wrich
Egypt
New York
Central Park
Drliware Capes
North Beach
Onondaga
Norfolk
Denton
Scotland
Khedive of Egypt
William H. Vanderbilt
Gorring
Dessong
Vanderbilt
Ocean Steamship Company
Philadelphia
Savannah
American Towing and Lighterage Company
Baltimore
Portsmouth
N. H
Dewsong
Buccaneer
Delaware Capes
George W. Clyde
New York Times
Noted Ne'er-Do-Well Reaches There Despite Critics
A Birmingham Age Herald verse remarks on a man who keeps pushing forward to achieve success despite neighborly doubts. It underscores the tension between public perception and personal achievement. The piece wields sharp wit to question wisdom and fame.
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Birmingham Age Herald
Afterthoughts Strike Even Thoughtful Doers
Reflective people often face an unexpected idea after acting, as one action spurs a new line of thinking. The remark suggests a common pattern where second thoughts follow first impulses, shaping future choices and attitudes.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted Amid Various Remedies
A historic advertisement bundle touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, promising cure or $100. It highlights internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, plus testimonials and accompanying products like Hall's Family Pills and Laxative Bromo Quinine. Other lines promote Garfield Tea and motivational quips about rising early and personal success.
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Hall
F. J. Cuzney & Co
Toledo
Sloan's Liniment advertisement with patient testimonial
Nearly everyone may suffer rheumatism sciatica toothache headache or neuralgia No matter the pain Sloan's Liniment provides immediate relief It is applied lightly without rubbing and a pleasant warmth follows The testimonial from Chas J Budlong of Anthony RI Box 125 claims long term relief after years of suffering and credits the liniment with curing him All letters answered
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Sloan
Chas. J. Budlong
Anthony
R. I
Invention key creates blur when spelling fails
A character boasts of a self made typewriter key that instantly blurs the text to hide misspellings. The exchange highlights quirky innovation and humor in a casual dialogue.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed
Letters from women claim the remedy cured fibroid related weakness and nervous fatigue after doctors advised surgery. The ad offers a reward for proving letters fraudulent and notes 30 years of use with thousands of cures. Mrs. Pinkham invites sick women to write for free advice from Lynn, Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Red Banks
Willie Edwards
Ers
Maryland
Joseph Handy
A tonic for sick women and a quarrel of secrets
A column-style fragment notes Wine of Cardui as a tonic for weak sick women and a humorous exchange about secrets between a bachelor and a married man. A joke panel titled NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE and a juvenile wisdom anecdote about step duels and goose pinions are also present, following a light magazine tone.
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