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Crop reports show winter wheat 82.2 condition, Kansas City expands to 60 square miles. New Orleans court upholds Alabama fare law while Minnesota students seek extra vacation. Salina packing firm reopens with higher capital. Storms kill ten in Mississippi, SP stock issued, threshers meet in Wichita. Coyotes kill lone boy in Reno County. St Louis elects Republican mayor. Buenos Aires expo marks Argentine centennial. Navy coal contract in Colorado mine. Bubonic plague cases rise in Ecuador. Kentucky dries up with many counties. Diplomatic strains with Nicaragua loom as Roosevelt tours Italy. Pay bill debates in House stall duties on hides and lumber, Indiana counties shrink saloons. Philippines-bound transport sails. Standard Oil case in St Louis court. Italian Black Hand actions near Anderson Oklahoma. Seals catch usage up in St Lawrence gulf. Victoria prize to Agassiz. Argentine minister as arbitrator.
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United States District Court of Appeals
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Wide range of early 20th century events reported
A broad digest notes U S transport Sherdan contact by wireless, Aberdeen Tenn tornado deaths, New Jersey corporate tax, French duty on balloons, gasoline streetcars trial, House debate on tariff rule, Kansas banks in guaranty fund, Standard Oil suit, Knox dinner, German airship concerns, Santa Fe railroad double tracking, Missouri Pacific road plans, March import records, Salome opera cancellation, Salvation Army World University plan, revenue cutter deployment to Pribilofs, Taft tariff deadline, Chicago Black Hand arrest, Roosevelt earthquake relief visit with Italian ship, Missouri rail freight rate hearing, fossils from a 1000 year toad in Butte, Emery claim settlement, and various personal notes on Holt, Williams, Sloan, Stilwell, and others.
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Sher!dan
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Aberdeen
Tenn
New Jersey
France
New York
House of Representatives
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Kansas
Standard Oil Company
Knox
Great Britain
Germany
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Chicago
Missouri Pacific Railroad
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Citzens
Boston
Salome
Salvation Army
World University of Humanity
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Taft
Congress
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Black Hand Society
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Theodore Roosevelt
Railroad Commissioners
Missouri
Butte
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Bronx
MissourI Legislature Hears Prohibition Petitions
Jefferson City Mo senate session opened with seven senators present and key officials absent. Daily prayer was offered by Dr Muir a house member. Petitions urging a constitutional amendment for prohibition were submitted from Lawrence Clark Linn Holt and Andrew counties. Only adjournment motion was recorded. Municipal elections in St Louis and many small cities drew senators home for party work. Wilson of Platte reports only five white Republicans in Platte City.
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Jefferson City
Senate
Muir
House
Lawrence
Clark
Linn
Holt
Andrew
St. Louis
Wilson
Platte
Platte City
Missouri Prohibition Amendment Advances in Legislature
Jefferson City reports the lower house adjourned with the prohibition constitutional amendment ready for engrossment after a 76 to 62 vote. Prohibitionists gained two points by adopting the minority report for passage and placing the measure on the calendar. They defeated the tax rider aimed at funding potential revenue deficiencies, which proposed a 25 cent levy for state purposes and 200 percent for county and city needs.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Governor appoints six lawyers to aid revision committee
Gov Hadley of Missouri approves a bill enabling the governor to appoint six lawyers to assist the joint revision committee. The attorneys will be paid ten dollars a day. The governor names John C. Brown A D Shortridge A T Welborner for the house and R F Walker David H Harris N T Gentry for the senate committee.
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Jefferson City
Hadley
Joint Committee On
Senate
House
John C. Brown
A. D. Shortridge
A. T. Welborner
R. F. Walker
David H. Harris
N. T. Gentry
Jim Crow Bill Out in Missouri Senate Panel
Jefferson City report says the senate committee on railroads released Oliver's Jim Crow car bill without recommendation. The measure would require separate accommodations for white and negro passengers on trains, mirroring a party bill Democrats passed in the senate two years earlier. The house previously killed similar legislation and is expected to act similarly again.
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Jefferson City
Senate Committee On Railroads
Oliver
Senate
House
Hagenew Drug Bill Creates Pharmacy Board in Missouri
Jefferson City lawmakers backed a bill to establish a state pharmacy board and require annual license renewals for druggists. The measure repeals several sections of the current drug law and aims to deter unfit individuals from running drug stores.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Sunday Theater Bills Killed in Missouri House
Jefferson City Missouri bills to bar Sunday theater ticket sales and employment in theaters were reported unfavorably by the house municipal corporations committee, effectively killing the measures. The action halted the proposals that would have restricted Sunday entertainment duties in local venues.
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Jefferson City
House Municipal Corporations Committee
House clerk Harold Stephens accused of eavesdropping
Jefferson City Missouri Democratic caucus controversy centers on Harold E Stephens a house clerk charged with eavesdropping and voting for absent Republicans on toll calls. Representative Hall of Platte county introduced a resolution demanding his discharge.
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House
Jefferson City
Missouri
Hall
Platte County
Harold E. Stephens
Stephens
Revision Bill Creates Official Commission in Missouri
Jefferson City MO Governor Hadley signed and returned to the senate a bill creating a revision commission. The measure designates six lawyers who aided the house and senate revision committees for several weeks as an official commission.
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Jefferson City
Hadley
Senate
House
Jefferson City House Passes Holcomb Life Note Bill
Jefferson City Missouri representatives approve Holcomb bill preventing life insurance firms from disposing of notes for premium payments until the policy is delivered to the applicant in person. The measure aims to safeguard consumers and ensure in person delivery before note handling.
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Jefferson City
Holcomb
Preacher Named Police Chief in Mason City
Consternation followed when Mayor elect Fred A. Kirshman sent to the city council the nomination of Dr. W. W. Carlton as chief of police. Dr. Carlton is pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church.
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Mason City
Iowa
Fred A. Kirshman
W. W. Carlton
Dr. Carlton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas City Justice Court Constable Salaries Hike
Jefferson City Missouri bill passage raises pay for constables from 75 to 100 dollars and deputies from 60 to 75 dollars in justice of the peace courts in Kansas City.
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Jefferson City
House
Justice of the Peace Courts
Kansas City
Mandamus proceedings target Macon county valuation
The Star notes a mandamus case against Macon county court and the state board of equalization to raise valuations on county real and personal property. Arthur C Huldekoper of Meadville Pa claims $800000 in bonds from an unbuilt railroad. The state board's assessment is already certified elsewhere and AG Major will oppose in St. Louis federal court.
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Taiwan
Wocacna
Alealtyee
Gor Hadley
Board of Equalization
Macon County
Arthur C. Huldekoper
Meadville
Hufdekoper
State Board of Equalization
Major
John M. Atkinson
St. Louis
State Board
Friends of Missouri State University Visit By Lawmakers
In Columbia, the Missouri State University campus welcomed three members of a legislative investigatory committee who pledged support after touring the university. The committee inspected the state farm and its patent milking machine, approving the experiments. Dr. G A Auerswald of Jefferson County praised the university, and representative J W Hensley of Gasconade County expressed hopeful plans to elevate it to the nation’s greatest.
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Friends of University
Columbia
Friends of
The
Missouri State University
Legislative Investigating Committee
State Farm
G. A. Auerswald
Jefferson County
J. W. Hensley
Gasconade County
United States
Statewide property valuations rise by thirty million
Jefferson City Mo State Auditor John P Gordon certifies to county clerks the round 30 million increase in real and personal property valuations. About 28 million attributed to county assessors remains largely unchanged despite protests by Gov Hadley and State Treasurer Cowgill. Jackson county valuation set at 10 in St Louis county 11 and in St Louis city 640.
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Jefferson City
John P. Gordon
State Board of Equalization
Hadley
Cowgill
Jackson County
St. Louis County
St. Louis City
Gun-Toting Bill Seeks Public Pistol Buyer Registry
Jefferson City legislature resumes after hiatus with 25 Senate bills passed. House supports a major bill restricting gun sales. It requires vendors to report pistol buyers to the county clerk for a public register kept on view at all times. No sales to minors. penalties include 100 dollars or six months jail.
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House
Jefferson City
Senate
Police Commissioners Meet With Gov Hadley in Jefferson City
Police commissioners R. B. Middlebrook and Thomas R. Marks, newly confirmed, held a lengthy conference Tuesday in Jefferson City with Governor Hadley to discuss municipal safety policy and projected reforms.
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Tradio
Jefferson City
Missouri
R. _ B. Middlebrook
Thomas R. Marks
Hadley
Change to Pure Food Bill Faces Strong Opposition
In Jefferson City Missouri Representative Kimrey plans to remove the section requiring drug manufacturers to disclose formulas from the pure food and drug bill. Hundreds protested this part, and Kimrey will amend to withdraw opposition. The bill would create a food and drug commissioner with powers to inspect and arrest for violations.
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Jefferson
City
Kimrey
Prohibition Petitions Presented in Missouri Senate
Petitions requesting statewide prohibition were presented Tuesday morning in the Missouri Senate from Jefferson City and counties including Jefferson Taney Montgomery Laclede Dunklin Cape Girardeau Stoddard Monroe Marion and Green.
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Jefferson City
Senate
Jefferson, Taney
Montgomery
Laclede
Dunklin
Cape Girardeau
Stoddard
Monroe, Marion
Greenounties
Senate postpones Casey bill on Kansas City passenger site
Jefferson City Missouri. The senate committee on railroads delays action to allow the state board of railroad commissioners to compel railways to select a Kansas City passenger site within 90 days.
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Jefferson City
Senate Committee On Railroads
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Kansas City
Taft Offers Post To Former Oregon Senator Fulton
Washington reports President Taft has tendered the position of minister to China to former Senator Fulton of Oregon to succeed W. W. Rockhill, marking a key diplomatic appointment.
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Washington
Taft
Fulton
Oregon
China
W. W. Rockhill
Railroads Charged With Unlawful Rate Pact Injunction Sought
The petition filed by Seevert G. Jones acting for Gov. Hadley alleges railroads conspired to fix three cent fares and discriminate between passenger classes, failing to meet charter requirements for competing lines. The injunction returnable next Monday. Rush C. Lake and John Kennish aided the filing.
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Seevert G. Jones
St. Louis
Gov
Hadley
Rush C. Lake
John Kennish
Herbert S. Hadley
Lake
Major
T Hadley
United States District Court
McPherson
Nevada County Wins Prize Mule for Dem Gains
Announcement at W. J. Bryan's office says Esmerelda county Nevada achieved the greatest Democratic gain in last November's election and earned the prize mule Major Minnemascot presented to Bryan by Minnesota admirers. Esmerelda county reportedly showed a gain of 694 percent.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Esmerelda County
Minnemascot
Bryan
Minnesota
Esmerelda
Spanking Upheld for 17 Year Old Daughter in Court
Detroit police court ruled that a father may administer a spanking to his 17 year old daughter to discipline her, even if it affects her dignity, as part of keeping her away from cheap theater. Margaret Granzin had been arrested for disturbing the peace. The judge said spanking young ladies of 17 was permissible in moderation.
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Detroit
Michigan
Jeffers
Margaret Granzin
Granzin
Sugar Refining Company Pays Duty on Sugar Entries
New York collector Loet announced that the American Sugar Refining company has completed payment of duties on reliquidation after a circuit court finding. The Thursday payment totaled $342,960, bringing the total paid to $1,239,088 to date.
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Sugar Company
New Yeur
N. Y
Loet
American Sugar Refining Company of
New York
United States Circuit Court
Castro Must Move On From Martinique
Paris reports France orders ex Venezuelan president Cipriano Castro expelled from Martinique citing risk of sparking a revolution in Venezuela. Castro to relocate as authorities act to curb regional instability.
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Castro
Paris
France
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Martinique
Santa Fe Moves to Close Saloons by End of 1909
Santa Fe city council votes five to four to close all saloons after December 31, 1909. License fees for saloons will be doubled in the interim as the dry measure takes effect.
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Santa Fe
N. M
The Midwestern Hurricane Hits New England
A hurricane from the Midwest swept over New England late Thursday with winds from 50 to 92 miles per hour. Residents report it as the fiercest gale in years and describe widespread damage and disruption to travel and daily life. Local officials urge caution as crews assess the storm’s impact.
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New England
Boston
Mass
Middle West
Hughes Bill Defeated in Albany Assembly
Direct nominations urged by Gov. Hughes were defeated in the New York Assembly on Thursday, effectively ending the current session’s consideration of the measure. The action signals a setback for Hughes’ reform proposal as lawmakers adjourn.
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Hughes
Albany
New York
April Snow Hits Texas Denison Records Cold Spell
Denison Texas reports the coldest April in years with North Texas experiencing brief snow flurries in scattered sections as unseasonable cold gripped the area and disrupted normal spring warmth. The event highlights an unusual late season winter outbreak impacting residents and local activity.
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Texas
Denison
Tenement District Burns in Manchester Fire Devastates Homes
A large portion of the tenement district just south of Manchester’s business center was wiped out by a Thursday fire. About 50 wooden three and four story buildings were destroyed in the blaze.
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Manchester
N. H
Dumont in the Game Again in Paris Flight
Santos Dumont flew 2,500 meters in his new monoplane over Paris, landing safely with no disaster. The solo flight demonstrated ease and control in the latest aircraft as observers noted the precision of the takeoff and landing amid the French capital.
The Cracking of Paint and a Houseowner Guide
A painting guide offers general tips on surface condition, primers, finishing coats, and avoiding adulterations. It promotes a free Houseowner painting outfit No 49 from National Lead Company and advertises purity tests for white lead under the Dutch Boy Painter trademark as guaranteed quality.
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National Lead Company
Trinity Bldg
New York
Young Man Learns He Has Two of Them
A Liverpool Mercury item tells of a young fellow whose wife just gave birth to twins. At church he jokes that the clergyman’s remark about responsibility referred to his “two” new children, startling the audience with the quip about having two of them.
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Younging
Liverpool Mercury
Mercy Hospital Seeks 12 Nurses for New 100 Bed Addition
Would You Like to Be a Nurse in a Non-Sectarian Hospital May 1 Mercy Hospital will occupy the new 100 bed addition with 12 more nurses needed in the Training School. Two years course, thorough theoretical and practical instruction, aimed at private or institutional patient care at the hospital. Graduates in steady demand at $25 weekly. Contact Dr. K B Richardson Cor Sec 21 Clinton Place Kansas City Mo.
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Mercy Hospital
K. B. Richardson
Cor
Clinton Place
Kangas City
The Strenuous Blanche
One of Blanche Bates intimate friends relays a humorous tale about the actress. Bates recounts being accosted in the streets and striking the man, who collapsed in the gutter, while she exclaimed a defiant retort.
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Blanche
Blanche Bates
Ledo
Taft in Georgia Cannot Impress Planter House Cook
A Georgians of Augusta tale recalls Mr Taft visiting a Georgia planter. The planter’s elderly cook Martha dismisses the visit saying she saw nothing notable about him and that he looked like a man who would be ordinary at meals. The anecdote is recounted from the Louisville Times.
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Augusta
Mr. Taft
Georgia
Louisville Times
Sister's Trick Ends With Postum Saving Health
A coffee addict narrates how her sister secretly substituted Postum for morning coffee. After ten days she gained strength, better color, and clearer eyes, crediting the cereal drink with nerve support and overall health improvement. The tale ends urging readers to try Postum, noting the ad slogan There’s a Reason and referencing The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Wellville
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