News of the Week Highlights From National Capital
Senate passes agricultural bill after Heyburn forestry critique. House approves militiamen pay for two years. Lorimer seat upheld amid vacancy bid. New Mexico constitution ratified. governor to proclaim. Taft Western tour links early 1912 campaign. Gore bribery inquiry finds Hannon proposal but no authorization. White House to set date for special session April 4. Norris coffee monopoly probe advances. Nominations sent to Senate for treasury and Pueblo positions.
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National Capital
Senate
Heyburn
Forestry Service
House
William Lorimer
Illinois
Beveridge
Indiana
Lorimer
New Mexico
Gore
Jake L. Hannon
McMurray
Taft
White House
House’ Committee On Judiciary
Norris
Robert O. Bailey
the Treasury
Gustavus G. Withers
Colorado
Pueblo
Col
National Roads and Realty plans highway from Washington to New York
The National Roads and Realty company announces a capital of 25 million dollars to build a national highway from Washington to New York. Thirty five Western railroads decline to appeal the Interstate Commerce Commission decision denying higher freight rates and accept the ruling. The Kansas City postal receipts rise 273 percent over nine years. Five men are charged with counterfeiting five dollar bills for a German National bank in Beloit Kansas. References note New York state revenue estimates and a pending tax commission appointment for Kansas. Robert E Davie the missing boy broker is arrested in Rio de Janeiro for embezzlement over 500 thousand dollars. Governor Stubbs submits senate appointments for the new tax commission.
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National Roads and Realty Company
Washington
New York
Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Secret Service
German National Bank
Beloit
Kansas
Judge Prouty
The
Commerce Commission
State of New York
Robert E. Davie
Rio de Janeiro
W. B. Watts
Davie
Finance Committee of the Seniors
Senate passes Hobson spy bill in looming security clash
The senate approved the Hobson bill to curb leaks of national defense secrets after House action. Frosts nip early crops to central Florida as a cold snap moves south. The House earmarked 350000 to reshape the Hall of Representatives to resemble the Senate chamber. San Francisco children enjoy the season’s first heavy snow in 15 years for a brief playground moment.
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Senate
Hobson
House
Florida
House of Representatives
Senate Chamber
San Francisco
Urgent U S Aid Sought for starving China
Gen Wilder, American consul at Shanghai, appeals for 100000 dollars more to aid famine relief in China amid a grave constitutional crisis in Britain and ongoing political tensions. Chinese refugees roam famine zones plundering and terror rising.
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Wilder
Shanghai
United States
China
Russia
Commonwealth of Australia
American Meat Trust
Australia
Matsuzo Nagai
San Francisco
Vazquez Gomez
Washington
Pasadena
Cal
Braden
Chile
Taft to visit Atchison for B P Waggener picnic
President Taft will visit Atchison Kansas in September as a guest of B P Waggener's annual children's picnic date to be decided. Carter Harrison and Charles Merriam will run for Chicago mayor in the April 4 election. Abe Ruef loses appeal and is ordered into custody in San Quentin. Taft approves New Mexico constitution and Hilles named new secretary of the treasury. Bryan speaks for conservation. Panama canal earth slides total 6 104 000 yards since July. Japan US ratify treaty. Missouri to fund a St Louis highway. Russian and Polish Socialists tense amid expected Russia China war.
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Taft
Atchison, Kan
B. P. Waggener
Carter H. Harrison
Charles E. Merriam
Chicago
Supreme Court
Abe Ruef
San Quentin
San Francisco
Cal
New Mexico
Senate
Charles D. Hilles
the Treasury
Hilles
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Panama Canal
Knox
Baron Uchida
United States Senate
Greene
Kansas City
Missouri Senate
Good Roads Fund
Jackson County
St. Louis
Missouri Legislature Debates Dramshop and State Highway Bills
In Jefferson City senators and representatives advance measures on dramshop bans roadhouse closure and licensing limits while other bills seek tobacco licenses rail and river joint jurisdiction and wage laws. A sweeping labor reform targets penitentiary contract labor with gradual abolition by 1912. A bond measure for a $3 million capitol rebuilding gains legislative backing.
Resinol Ointment Praised For Eczema Relief
A grateful English reader extols Resinol Ointment and Soap as a cure for long standing eczema and skin irritations. The testimonial claims rapid relief and urges keeping a jar at hand, noting Resinol is sold by druggists nationwide from Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Maryland.
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England
Lee Carter
Rutland Hall
Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Neighbor impressions on Mr Jones in close quarters
Mrs Gumm and Mrs Jankins discuss the new neighbor Mr Jones moving in next door. Jankins expresses mixed feelings yet hints he may prove to be a decent sort of man.
Cure Report for Skin Eruption with Cuticura Remedies
G M Macfarland of New York cites relief after three months using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for a severe skin eruption. He describes persistent itching burning and sleepless nights before curing in two months, and urges others to seek the remedies from Potter Drug & Chem Corp with a free skin diseases book.
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G. M. Macfarland
West 116Th St
New York City
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole
Columbus Ave
Boston
The Duchess Decazes and the Ragaz Theatre Tale
A New York girl asks if the duchess is real. The mother replies she is real but machine made, revealing a playful jab at aristocracy and the duchess’s American background.
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Duchess Decazes
Singer
Ragaz
New York
Iron and Defiance Starch For Home Shirt Pressing
The advertisement claims smooth Iron and Defiance Starch launders shirt waists at home as well as steam laundries. It promises proper stiffness and finish, less wear on fabrics, and a starch that does not stick to the iron, making ironing a pleasure.
Theater anecdote sparks age remark from manager and actress
A theatrical manager confronts a playful scene involving Booth and Miss Seveleaf. An actress answers with spirited defiance claiming age should not be anyone’s business.
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Booth
New Utilities Bill Introduced For Public Service
A new utilities measure by Humphrey creates a three member commission appointed by the governor. The panel will supervise and control public service corporations and members will each earn 3500 dollars annually.
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Humphrey
River Stereopticon Views Draw Legislature Crowd
W. T. Dickey of Kansas City and W. K. Kavanaugh of St. Louis presented stereopticon river views to about half the legislature and many others at the Jefferson theater.
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Dickey
Kansas City
W. K. Kavanaugh
St. Louis
Jefferson Theater
Plan for Experimental Parcels Post Is Killed
Washington D C reports that the experimental parcels post plan was killed after Senator Bailey challenged the amend ment to the post office bill. Vice President Sherman ruled the point of order valid and the amendment was removed. March 20 is tentatively set for Congress to reconvene an extra session, which Republican leaders deem certain. Representative John Dwight conceded a special session seems unavoidable.
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Washington, D. C
Bailey
Texas
Sherman
John Dwight
House
Government finances show small surplus last month
Ordinary revenues exceeded ordinary disbursements by 58 000 dollars last month in Washington. Since July 1 expenditures have surpassed receipts by 21 million dollars, with Panama canal costs adding over 25 million to the deficit though reimbursement is planned via Panama bonds.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Treasury
Panama
Milo Maize Special Train to Visit Western Kansas
The Milo Special, an educational train, will be sent by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad this spring into western Kansas and the Southwest. Experts accompanying the train will promote Milo maize planting as a doctrine to farmers in semi arid regions.
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Topeka
Kansas
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Southwest
Not a Single Passenger Killed in Harriman Line Report
New York reports that in 1910 no passenger deaths occurred on Union Pacific Southern Pacific and the Southern Pacific lines in Mexico totaling 17 960 miles. The statisticians credit high safety standards in the operation of train service.
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New York
Harriman Lines
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Mexico
Gov Cruce Vetoes Edmond Normal School Building Bill
Oklahoma City Gov Cruce vetoes a $125 000 appropriation for Edmond Normal school new buildings insisting state expenditures must be cut and finances placed on a sound basis.
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Cruce
Oklahoma City
Olahoma
Edmond Normal School
Florence College Fire Destroys University in Early Morning Blaze
Fire swept Florence university and a women's college, driving many girls from buildings at 3 am. The blaze caused more than 100000 dollars in damage as firefighters battled the flames through the night.
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Southern College
Florence
Ala
Florence University
Montana Elects Henry L Myers Senator on 79th Ballot
In Helena Montana Henry L Myers a Democrat from Ravelli county was elected United States senator to succeed Thomas Carter on the 79th joint ballot.
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Montana
Helena
Henry L. Myers
Ravelli County
United States
Thomas Carter
May Tax Unmarried Men
Minnesota lawmakers discuss a bill to levy a five dollar annual poll tax on all men over thirty who are unmarried or cannot prove suitable moral character. Revenue would support indigent spinsters if enacted.
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St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Oklahoma Texas Panhandle annexation aid sparks counter move
The Oklahoma house proposed annexing the Texas Panhandle while Texas lawmakers countered with a respectful resolution urging other states and territories to refrain from meddling with Texas boundaries.
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Oklahoma
Austin
Texas
House of Representatives
Texas Panhandle
Western Canada Counting Its Gold
Crop conditions across western Canada yielded excellent results in many areas despite not ideal overall. Reports from Alta and Sask detail yields ranging from 18 to 44 bushels per acre with numerous farmers harvesting thousands of bushels on multi-acre plots and summer fallow fields.
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Canada
Castor
Alta
F. Galloway
Alex Robertson
Delisle
W. & H. Clark
Sheldon Ramsey
J. Lane
J. Hamilton
Wm. Logan
Bon Accord
Robert Martin
Belbeck
Sask
Gee
A Campbell
Caron
Colonsay
James Glen
Drinkwater
Govan
Benjamin Armstrong
John Grumlin
Charles Latta
J.K. Taylor
W. Small
J. F. Moore
J. MacLean
W. Hopwood
W. Gray
W. Curtin
John Meyers, Jr
Grand Coulee
P. P. Epp
Langham, Sask
J. J. Thiessen
Chris Dear
Wm. Thiessen
P. P. Schultz
Robt. H. Wiggins
Manor
Fred Cobb
Jack Robinson
Wm. Kindel
Milestone
R. J. Moore
Martin Roddy
J. D.sifton
Moose Jaw
John L. Smith
New Warren
Regina
H. W. Laird
W. H. Duncan
G. M. Bell
O. BE. Rothwell
J. McKinnis
J. S. Mooney
Tessles
Wm. Nesbitt
Latrace
Thos. Miller
Major Bros
Tuxford
C. B. Dunning
James Bain
Yellow Grass
Wm. Robson
Geo. Steer
M. A. Wilkinson
Jas. A. R. Cameron
A .B. McEwan
Mayor Taylor
Girl’s New Romance Seeks Lasting Realness
A young woman believes her newest relationship is genuine and lasting, convinced this love is the real thing despite past doubts. Her confidence centers on deep feelings, shared moments, and future plans that reinforce her belief in this bond.
Easter Post Cards Offer Sparks Colorful Card Club
Unclear promotional text advertises Easter post cards free with a request for two stamps. Mentions Tendoned Views war pet Cas nak Penile Taek Geen bee and beautiful colors. Source text fragmented and difficult to parse.
Have to Pull Them In
Ella notes there are as good fish in the sea while Stella adds you need a pull to land them. The dialogue highlights contrasting views on fishing success and effort.
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Ella
Stella
Women Believe Feelings More Convincing Than Men Say
A fragment notes a belief that women trust their feelings more than men rely on knowledge. The line contrasts gender perspectives on reasoning and persuasion.
Rail lines cut cause pricing spike in Chihuahua
Telegrams from Chihuahua report railroads cut north and south have halted shipments causing provisions to rise sharply. Both foreigners and locals face shortages and business stagnation in the area near El Paso Texas.
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el Paso
Texas
Chihuahua
Texas observes diamond jubilee of independence in Houston
Houston marks the 75th anniversary with a near total business shutdown. Banks closed statewide as the city observes the Texas independence jubilee in quiet ceremony.
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Texas
Houston
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