Reapportionment and Tariff Board Measures
Washington reports indicate Democrats plan major legislation this session including reapportionment of House seats and tariff schedule changes. Republicans worry of extra sessions and partisan delays as the Senate resists pace, with leaders predicting fights over spending, pensions, and government maintenance while aiming to shape the 1912 White House campaign.
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Bebra
Agen
Senate
Congress
Reddy
Taft
House
White House
Dark Skins and Malaria Anonymously Questioned Health Claim
A London doctor’s claim that darkening the skin protects against malaria is questioned in a newspaper excerpt. The piece notes supposed methods such as walnut juice or burnt cork to simulate native skin color and asserts doubt about the factual basis of the assertion.
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London
Indictments Target Rail Lines in Grain Rebates Case
Federal grand jury in Savannah indicts Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Air Line, and owners of L. F. Miller & Sons for alleged Sherman, antitrust, and Elkins law violations. Millsers face bonds. charges include exporting rates below domestic rates, lowering competition across regions from Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Philadelphia. Proceedings began after ICC complaints and July Philadelphia hearings.
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Savannah
United States
Atlantic Coast Line
Seiboard
Morchante
Mineral Transportation .Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western
Philadelphia
Mortin F. Miler
Harvie C. Miller
Emory Speer
Miller
Ohio
South Atlantic
Commissioner Cements
Wreck Near Knobnoster Injures Fifteen People
A Pacific passenger train wreck two miles east of Knobnoster Belday injures fifteen persons. Among the injured are Mrs. Chicago and Mrs. Josephine Rae. others were taken to area facilities after a broken car or mechanism caused the crash. Police and responders rushed to the scene for treatment and investigation.
Pullman to Cut Upper Berth Rates 20 Percent Nationwide
The Pullman Company announced a 20 percent cut in upper berth rates and a 25 cent to $1 reduction on lower berths at a hearing before Interstate Commerce Commission. The move, if widely adopted, would trim about 1.75 million dollars in annual revenue, with possible additional reductions urged by state attorneys general and other rail interests. Opposing lines, including Santa Fe Great Northern and Northern Pacific, may contest but most observers expect the voluntary cuts to take effect.
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Chicago
Pullman
G. &. Fernald
Pullman Corporation
Interstate Commerce
Clark and Lane
Kansas
Indiana
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Iowa
Santa Fe
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Pullman Company
U S Census Totals Seen Near Ninety-One Million
The thirteenth census projects the national population around 91 million with 26 states counted and 28 states already announced. Growth favors cities and industrial centers. eastern states lead while the middle west slows. A separate note reports Ambassador Wilson seeking leave from Mexico City amid possible developments in Mexico. Some stock losses were reported at the Oregon paper stock yard.
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Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Arizona
New Mexico
Esme
Middle West
Wilson
Harry Lane
Mexico City
Depeta
Mexico
Sioymal
Tax Returns Show Corporations Total and State Breakdowns
The annual report of Royal C. Capell, commissioner of internal revenue, highlights Taft era publicity on corporate tax returns. It shows 262,490 corporations filed, total capital $52.47 billion, indebtedness $31.90 billion, net income $3.13 billion, and first year tax $27.29 million. Illinois reports 17,998 corporations, capital $81.19 billion, indebtedness $8.08 billion, net income $274.82 million, with Illinois paying $49.17 million in taxes. New York about $36 million, Kentucky $32 million, Indians $28 million. The year also saw 24 million more gallons of distilled spirits and three million more barrels of fermented liquor than last year. Total bureau receipts reached $289,957,220.16.
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Washington
Taft
Royal C. Capell
Internal Revenue
Ilinois
of Clinois
Cllfnois
New York
Kentucky
Bureau
Mexico’s Porfirio Diaz Inaugurated for Eighth Term
President Porfirio Diaz was re elected and re inaugurated in a simple ceremony in Mexico City. The oath of office was administered to Vice President Ramon Corral, with the event held in the Hall of Congress at the Palace of Mines. Diplomats and officials attended as Diaz and Corral received congratulations at the national palace.
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Mexico
Guy
Porfirio Dias
Republic of Mexico
Hall of Congress
Palace of Mines
Chamber of Deputies
Diax
Ramon Corral
National Palace
Rebels Hold Up a Train in Torreon Mexico
Rebels seized a Chihuahua and Pacific rail line passenger train between Chihuahua and Madera. About 100 revolutionists ditched cars and killed several Mexican women. Passengers were held for 24 hours then released after forcing a promise from railroad officials not to send soldiers.
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Torreon
Mexico
Chihuahua
Chihuahua & Pacific
Huald
Madera
Gallagher Indicted on Assault and Concealed Weapon Charges
Jersey City reports Hudson county grand jury indicts James J Gallagher on two counts of atrocious assault with intent to kill Mayor Gaynor and Street Cleaning Commissioner Edwards, plus a concealed weapon charge. The case stems from a fatal injury linked to a rusty nail wound, with August deadlines noted amid chaotic OCR text.
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Aasatlah
Gaynor
Kim
Jersey City
Hudson County Grand Jury
Blair
Court of Common Pleas
Tames
Gallagher
Bdwards
Free medical letter promises cure for urinary woes and aches
An anonymous advertisement touts a home remedy and a free prescription by mail from Dr. A. B. Robinson of Detroit. It claims quick recovery from scalding urination back aches and fatigue, urging readers to request the copy. The piece warns of misdeeds and cites Wizard Oil as a substitute for a doctor.
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Dr. A. B. Robinson
K-20
Luck Building
Detroit
Mick
Old Pete Flood Story Told At Police Station
In a Philadelphia Times style reminiscence at the Trenton avenue and Dauphin street police station Sergeant McCay recounted a joke about Old Pete Flood the Franklin cemetery attendant. The gag centered on Pete answering inquiries about business with a heavy bass voice saying no one was buried that day.
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Trenton Avenue
Dauphin Street
McCay
Pete Flood
Franklin Cemetery
Philadelphia Times
The Polite Chicken Tea Party? Health and Coffee Cure
A reader recalls a decades old account about chronic nervousness improved by stopping coffee and drinking Postum. The speaker describes near collapse, a long recovery, and regained energy enabling daily chores and caregiving, praising Postum’s calming effect on the nerves.
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Faa Holt
Pecéns
Benate
Fers
House of Representatives
Jts
Bos
Seyacres Federal
Atlantic Comet St Lines
Ard Air Line
Comepany and
Philagetphid
Alan
Car ‘Company
U. S
Bonaros
T Oregory
CORP
Diaz
James J. Gallagher
Eran Papenifetini
Rome
Italy
Boly Nee Briday
Thor Winiding
Sor
Old Pete
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