National and World Briefs From The Week
President Taft faces amendments to the reciprocity bill as it moves to the senate. Supreme Court hears the legality argument on Guthrie to Oklahoma City capital relocation. House debates direct election of senators with Sulzer proposing the measure. New England fire destroys the New Braintree Congregational meeting house after 150 years. Democrats take control in the lower house with Champ Clark elected speaker. Party caucus endorses committee assignments and rules. No probe into mobilization on the Mexican border. armed intervention may be needed to protect property.
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National Capital
Taft
White House
Senate
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Supreme Court of the United States
Representative Sulzer
New York
Congregational Meeting House
New Braintree
Mass
Congress
Champ Clark
Missouri
House of Representatives
Diverse 1908 U S political and social notes in brief
Summary of scattered items: Nebraska legislative lurch on a Sunday baseball bill after Gov. Aldrich veto. delegation of 66 babies from New York founding hospital sent to West and Southwest homes. Burlington county hosts Thom as Jefferson birthday gala with Bryan Wilson Martine Katzenbach as speakers. Oklahoma school land sale notices. Harvester chief Funk links Lorimer bribery case to Illinois inquiry. heavy Oklahoma rainfall boosts agricultural value. Kentucky indictments for vote selling. Kansas penitentiary twine output forecast. Alabama cyclone fatalities. Jefferson City celebrates first streetcar. Arkansas earthquake shocks. Higginsville Missouri electric line project. optimism on green bug danger. Peru Bolivia boundary dispute to The Hague.
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Nebraska
Senate
Aldrich
House
New York
Burlington Auditorium
Democratic Club
Burlington County
New Jersey
Thomas Jefferson
William J. Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
United States
James E. Martine
Frank S. Katzenbach, Jr
Clarence S. Funk
International Harvester Company
State Senate
Springfield
Ill
Lorimer
Funk
Edward Hines
Chicago
Harvester Company
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Oklahoma
Arkansas Valley
Floyd County
Kentucky
Knott County
Kansas State Penitentiary
Kansas
Monroe and
Clark Counties
Alabama
Jefferson City
South Arkansas
Camden
Union County
Wilmar
Drew County
Higginsville
Kansas City
St.Louis
C. F. Prouty
Oklahoma Grain Dealers’ Association
Epilepsy Cure Claims Reach New York Doctors
Advices from multiple directions confirm the Waterman Institute treatment for epilepsy shows remarkable results. Old stubborn cases improved and many patients report cures. persons seeking help are urged to write to Dr Waterman Institute at 122 East 25th Street New York for a free remedy.
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New York
Dr. Waterman Institute
East 25Th St
Cuticura Heals Severe Psoriasis Says Philadelphia Woman
Miss Sara Burnett describes a long battle with widespread psoriasis finally relieved by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after hospital studies and patent medicines failed. She notes prior scalp and hand disfigurement and glove use, and endorses the Cuticura remedies with price and seller details.
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Sara Burnett
Fitzwater St
Philadelphia
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Columbus Ave
Boston
Tuberculosis Fight Expands in Japan
Japan ramps up anti TB drive as cases rise. The Japan Health association lists over 200000 local members and conducts lectures nationwide. Prof S Kitasato of Tokyo traces the rise to industry, modernization, and intensified life struggle.
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Japan
Japan Health Association
S. Kitasato
Tokyo
Senator Sorgum Proposes Practical Reform Opposition
In a dialogue about a reform effort Senator Sorgum indicates interest but plans to offer suggestions to render the reform impractical. He acknowledges it is unfavorable to his friends yet commits to engage to influence outcomes.
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Senator Sorghum
Taft Urges Early Action on Canada Trade Pact
President Taft asks Congress to approve the reciprocity trade agreement with Canada, noting broad public support and urging an extra session to avoid delay. He stresses the measure is purely commercial and aims to boost cross border commerce, benefiting both nations.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
House of Representatives
Sixty-first
Congress
Dominion of Canada
United States
Canada
Sixty-first Congress
Ottawa
William H. Taft
White House
George Ade Sought as GOP Candidate for Congress
Friends in Laporte Indiana announce a boom to make George Ade a candidate for the Republican nomination for congressman in the Tenth district.
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George Ade
Congress
Laporte
Ind
Bryan Rejoices With Democrats In Capital
William Jennings Bryan is in Washington rejoicing with party members as the first Democratic national House of Representatives meets in 16 years.
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Bryan
Washington
William Jennings Bryan
National Capital
Democratic National House of Representatives
Fire Rips Through Tampa Central, Touches Key Town Buildings
A blaze in Tampa Kansas erupted from a restaurant owned by Edward Hossler and swept a block of the downtown area destroying the post office telephone office and barber shop. Two other nearby structures also damaged. Fire crews fought the flames through the night with material losses estimated substantial.
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Tampa
Kan
Edward Hossler
Senate to Try Lorimer Again in New Inquiry
Senator Lafollette introduces a resolution for a new investigation of William Lorimer's Senate election. The proposed committee includes Senators Works Townsend McLean Kern and Comerence with authority to subpoena witnesses and papers and to administer oaths. No action was taken previously.
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Washington, D.C
LaFollette
Lorimer
Committee of Investigation
Works
California
Townsend
Michigan
McLean
Connecticut
Kern
Indiana
Comerence
Ohio
Senate
Illinois
Illinois State Senate
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Big Battleship Plan Ready From Washington Naval Board
The naval board led by Admiral Dewey recommends a new battleship project to be the world’s most powerful with four turrets housing three 14 inch guns each. A simultaneous broadside could launch 18 000 pounds of armor-piercing shells. Turret armor would be 16 inches thick of new steel.
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Washington, D. C
General Naval Board
Admiral Dewey
Democratic plan aims at quick action on reciprocity tariffs
In Washington plans by the Democratic members of the ways and means committee call for prompt enactment of Canadian reciprocity tariff revision and an early adjournment of the extra session.
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Washington, D. C
Ways and Means Committee
New Push for Popular Vote for Senators in Senate
Senator Bristow offered a resolution in Washington for election of senators by popular vote. Democrats have a similar proposal in their program and progressives on both sides expect a narrow Senate passage. Last session failed by eight votes but ten defeated opponents have since left, replaced by new members.
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Washington,d
Bristow
Senate
House Democrats
Oklahoma City Bank Closes Under State Action
Planters and Mechanics Bank of Oklahoma City has closed and is placed in the hands of the state banking board. Depositors are promised payment in full. The bank carried a capital of $50,000.
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Oklahoma City Bank
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Planters & Mechanics Bank
State Banking Board
Iowa Banker Dies on a Train
Des Moines report states James Watt, president of the German Savings Bank of Des Moines, died aboard an AT&SF train en route to Texas. Dispatches received by bank officers confirm the death occurred during travel.
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Iowa
Des Moines
James Watt
German Savings Bank of
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Texas
Chinese Recruited by Russians in Southern China
Emissaries of the Russian government recruit Chinese in famine struck southern China for service in the Russian army during scarce conditions.
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Pekin
China
Harrison as Chicago mayor gains fifth term in landslide
Chicago voters deliver a decisive win for Democrat H. Harrison with a 17,082 plurality. Final tallies from 1,324 precincts show Harrison 177,358, Merriam 160,276, Socialist Rodriguez 22,394. In Wichita Kansas, John H. Graham and an independent ticket win large majorities signaling repudiation of socialism. Graham leads rival Al Blase by an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 votes as independent commissioners join him. Kansas City Kansas reports J. B. Porter leading for mayor from 17 of 51 precincts, with the Porter camp claiming a 1,200 edge. Warrensburg Missouri reports full Democratic ticket victory led by Mayor C A Harrison and others.
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Chicago
Edge H. Harrison
Harrison
Merriam
Rodriguez
Wichita
Kansas
John H. Graham
Independent Commission
Graham
al H. Blase
Kansas City
J. B. Porter
Porter
Warrensburg
Missouri
C. A. Harrison
S. H. Coleman
W. C. McDonald
John W. McFarland
Parsons mayor re elected as city votes favor commission plan
Parsons Kansas re elected mayor C H Stewart the first under the commission form. Dr Gabriel withdrew after primaries. H C Larsen is the only commission member re elected. Joplin Missouri Democrats sweep city election aside from three councilmen and police judge. Pittsburg Kansas Graves elected mayor by 64 votes over Roesener. Fort Scott Brooks re elected mayor by 184 over Daugherty. Arkansas City White elected police judge. Moore and four councilmen win on same ticket.
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Parsons
Kansas
C. H.C. Stewart
Commission
Dr. Gabriel
H. C. Larsen
Joplin
Missouri
Pittsburg
Asbury C. Graves
Chris Roesener
Fort Scott
W. E. Brooks
Patrick Daugherty
D. B. Williams
Arkansas City
J. W. White
A. H. Moore
Topeka Mayoral Race Sees Billard Reelected By 174
Topeka Kansas J B Billard anti Prohibitionist and unbeliever is reelected mayor over T A McNeal by a 174 vote unofficial margin. Elmdale Kansas Mrs M E Johnson defeated for mayor by H N Wood ten votes. Gov Stubbs asks regents to meet to discuss placing all state schools under a single commission form of government.
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Topeka
Kansas
J. B. Billard
T. A. McNeal
Law and Order
Elmdale
M. E. Johnson
H.N. Wood
Citizens
Stubbs
The
State University, Agricultural College and
State Normal School
Republicans Win in St. Louis Municipal Assembly Race
In St Louis Missouri the municipal assembly election produced a Republican victory with a council ticket winning by a plurality. Democrats gained some footing in wards where they were strong, with an incomplete vote count placing the Republican margin at about 8500.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Republican Council
Harvest Hands Inquiries Sent To Wheat Counties
Charles Harris director of the state free employment bureau is sending to counties with large wheat crops an inquiry on the probable number of harvest hands needed for the 1911 harvest.
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Topeka
Kansas
Charles Harris
State Free Employment Bureau
Storm Sweeps the South Halts Trains and Crops
A storm swept the extreme South bringing record rainfall and high winds that disrupted train and wire service and damaged growing crops in Louisville and surrounding areas.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Will Re Open Lorimer Case In Congress
Washington reports momentum to reopen the Senator Lorimer case this session. Insurgent Republicans have discussed the move at recent conferences and a resolution may be offered by Borah or LaFollette.
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Lorimer
Washington, D. C
Senator Lorimer
Borah
LaFollette
Unusual Man Prefers Escape Over Retaliation
A peculiar individual stands out for not seeking revenge against others. He avoids harboring grudges and instead opts for disengagement and peaceful outcomes. This stance defines his approach to conflict and personal conduct.
Itching Piles Cured by Resinol Ointment Claim
A testimonial from W. W. Evans of Carrollton Kentucky reports relief from itching piles after three weeks with Resinol Ointment. He says a sample jar followed by treatment cured the condition. druggists sell Resinol Ointment.
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W. W. Evans
Carrollton
Popular Publicity Tall Waiter Draws Notable Attention
A witty exchange notes that a tall waiter is in demand and never opens a bottle of champagne without attracting attention from everyone in the room.
Is Your Wife Still Treating You Coldly Sign Laughs
A sign reads Is your wife still treating you coldly and quips Gave me ice pudding for dinner. The playful line uses domestic humor to draw readers to a nearby theater or joke feature.
Prosperity of manners and commerce linked, says Lord Cromer
A quotation notes manners as a key asset in business and diplomacy. An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Pellets relieve constipation and improve health with tiny sugar coated granules.
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Lord Cromer
Royston Quote on Actions Speaking Louder Than Words
The remark conveys that deeds carry more weight than speech. It emphasizes the power of action over talk and highlights a practical ethic in public discourse.
All Up-to-Date Housekeepers Use Ball Blue
Vintage advertisement lists Red Cross Ball Blue as a clothes cleaner and freshener. Prominent quotes from John Oliver Hobbes and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup promise soothing teething gum relief and wind colic care.
Garfield Tea Promises Fast Relief for Internal Ailments
The ad claims Garfield Tea restores normal action to liver kidneys stomach and bowels and is sold by druggists. It touts church preaching louder by square dealing than loud shouting and mentions extensive use by the British army with 28 500 horseshoes per month.
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