Congress Debates Interstate Commerce Measure And Review
A session discusses a proposed interstate commerce bill amid efforts for judicial review of orders. Senators Dolliver and Hepburn, Speaker Cannon, and Attorney General participate in drafting amendments reportedly tied to Knox. Debate centers on railroad rate policy and potential amendments.
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White House
Dolliver
Cannon
Representa Hepburn
Knox
Ted
Congress
Immigrant Forecast and Global Trade Tensions
The 1906 emigration forecast by Broughton Brandenburg of the National Immigration Institute predicts a sharp drop in net U.S. immigration, excluding winter laborers. Factors include the coal strike, Russia and Poland emigration declines, and Germany’s tariff stance affecting U.S. imports.
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York
Broughton Brandenburg
Deat
National Institute of Igration
Brandenburg
Italy
Australia
Hungary
Posse
Russia
End of Private Car Lines Sees Railroads Ordered Refrigerator Cars
Chicago Alton orders 1 960 000 dollars of new equipment for delivery through the year. The package includes 200 hopper bottomed cars, ten locomotives, 1 000 40 ton box cars, 24 50 ton stock cars and 200 30 ton refrigerator cars. The move signals private car lines waning as other roads place large refrigerator car orders.
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Whattreads
Chicago
Chicago @ Alton
Alton
Governor Pattison Ill Health Shocks Ohio Capitol
Dr. E J Wilson testified in Columbus that Governor Pattison is so weakened by illness in body and brain that he cannot perform duties though still sane. The report sparked conversation among public men and fears he cannot implement plans. Secretary Houck echoed that the governor is improving but confined at home for some time.
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Columbus
Common Pleas
E. J. Wilson
Pattison
Houck
Shafter Warns US Could Not Quickly Deploy For China
General William R. Shafter, arriving from a Mexican hunt en route to California, warns that if China faced an uprising the United States could not field enough troops quickly. He notes many troops in the Philippines but not available for a clash with China, while praising naval strengths at Manila and in the Orient.
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EL Paso
Tex
William R. Shafter
United States
Cuba
Mexico
California
China
Philippines
Manila
Japan
Orient
Supreme Court Rules for Illinois in Chicago Drainage Canal Case
The United States Supreme Court decides Missouri vs Illinois and the Chicago Sanitary District in favor of Illinois. Missouri’s appeal to suppress the canal as a nuisance is denied. The court notes Missouri’s own Mississippi pollution influenced the ruling.
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Washington
Units
States Supreme Court
Missouri
Illinois
Chicago
Meat Inspection Budget Boost Amid Trade Pressure
In Washington the agricultural bill gained a $20,000 rise for meat inspection funding to aid packers handling foreign trade. The Senate later raised the total to $135,900. In San Francisco a powder plant fire at the San Francisco Gas and Electric company caused $100,000 damage, disrupting city utilities and leaving hotels and business districts dark.
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Washington
House
Senate
San Francisco
San Francisco Gas and Electric Company
Embassy reception marks Washington's birthday in Tokio
The American embassy in Tokio hosted a lively reception despite bad weather. Charge d'affaires Huntington Wilson led the event honoring Washington's birthday anniversary with attendance from officials and guests.
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Tokio
Huntington Wilson
Washington
Mexican War Veterans Seek Pension Increase Relief
Fifty Mexican War veterans met in Washington to urge higher pensions claiming about a quarter will die next year and within five to ten years all will have passed away.
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Washington
First Big Tuna Fight Ends With Woman Fisherman Victory
Mrs. Edward Nicholls Dickerson of New York recalls a two hour forty minute struggle at sea to land a huge tuna. She braved exhausting pulls and tangled line while her husband timed the victory as the fish finally fell into the boat after a determined final surge.
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Edward Nicholls Dickerson
New York
Dickerson
Florida
Tibetan Apron Made of Carved Human Bones
In Delhi shops lie two Tibetan curiosities from Lhassa, including a Buddha statue with bone carved apron used in tantric rites by Red Lamas. The bone apron is carved from human remains and features a Garuda guardian above the Buddha and ornamental inlays.
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Delhi
Lhassa
Apron From Antse Linked to Tibetan Tantric Worship Center
A fragment notes that the apron originates from Antse, identified as the center for Tibetan tantric worship, highlighting its regional religious significance.
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Antse
Constant Rain Across Remote Island Zones
The article describes the Sis ters or Seven Sisters south of New Zealand as having nearly constant rainfall, and Tierra del Fuego also receiving perpetual rain though often as sleet or snow. It notes a world ring near four to nine degrees with persistent rain, yet contains pockets with little rainfall despite being in the zone.
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New Zealand
Seven Sisters
Tierra del Fuego
Peculiar Old English Inn at Slape Stones North Yorks
The Chequers Inn at Slape Stones North Yorkshire keeps a peat fire burning for 105 years. A large draughtboard sign outside proclaims Step in and taste beer for nothing tomorrow. One of the oldest licensed houses in the region.
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Slapestones
North Yorkshire
Dover Salutes Writ With Ancient Burghmore Horn
When the parliamentary writ for the recent elections reached Dover England the horn sounded three blasts as has been done for 800 years to honor the writ and ancient custom.
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Dover
Eng
Fragmented Quoted Exchange Highlights Dinner Etiquette
A humorous exchange shows Peckham and Newitt debating boiled ham and a dog refusing it at an establishment in Philadelphia Press context. The exchange underscores domestic tastes and social banter.
The New Congressman Whispers In Historic Halls
A humorous poem from the Louisville Courier Journal compares a new congressman to a rising orator who imagines transforming the nation with a magnetic speech. It notes his eager anticipation, home support, and a hopeful path toward leadership and possible motions in the Senate.
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Meni
Cure a cold in one day claim and political notices
An advertisement touts laxative tablets with a money back promise if they fail to cure. The page notes John Bigelow LL D turning 88 and his biographies. It mentions Andrew Jackson Houston, a Texas Republican candidate, and links him to Gen. Sam Houston.
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Rove
Andrew Jackson Houston
M. S. Brooks
Texas
Sam Houston
Insist on Getting It Defiance Starch Claim
Grocers avoid Defiance Starch stock, selling other brands with 12 oz per package while Defiance offers 16 oz for the same price. It requires no cooking and is marketed as a better value with a sly nudge toward keeping a bank book as a companion.
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Defiance
Two of a Kind in Dugout City Exchange
A brief dialogue shows a Kansas man and a tramp discussing Dugout City, Kansas, highlighting demand for capital and the shared sense of an improving town. The exchange hints at aspiration and economic themes in a frontier setting.
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Dugout City
Kansas
Real Detectives at Work
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt reports on police progress after a crime as detectives push the case into newspapers to pressure leads. The exchange notes alleged guilt and ongoing investigation with media involvement cited as a tactic.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Congressman's Reply Tests Reciprocity Question
A Washington Star quotation shows the congressman answering whether he favors reciprocity. He stresses certainty comes only when he does something for others, criticizing expectations of action in return. The exchange highlights pragmatic views on political favors and reciprocity.
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Nis
Washington Star
Shake tme FeartShoe Allen's Foot-Ease
It relieves painful smarting and corns. Promises cure for sweating feet and growing nails. Claims to be a remarkable discovery of the age. Sold by all druggists with a 2 cent trial pack. Address Qimsted Le Roy N.Y.
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Allen
le Roy. Y
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