Meat Bill Debate And White House Talks In June Dispatch
Special dispatch from Washington reports Speaker Cannon meeting President Roosevelt amid meat inspection bill talks. The aim is to remove objectionable features while protecting constitutional rights. Agriculture committee shifts focus to modify the proposal, with Adams outlining a suggested clause placing final inspection control with the Secretary of Agriculture.
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White House
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Lester
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Wisconsin
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Sea level canal bill faces Senate vote next Thursday
The Senate plans a week of debate on the sea level Panama Canal bill ahead of a final vote set for Thursday. Senator Knox will push a lock canal position with other senators weighing in while House opposition through the sundry civil appropriation bill spurs discussion. Meat inspection and pure food provisions stir political rhetoric as the week tightens toward adjournment.
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Young woman gains license to wed in Linn County history
Maude Fidelia Lacy aged 18 of Kansas City Missouri secured the first self obtain license to marry in Linn County Probate Court. She then wed Ernest Earl Foster aged 22 of Hannibal Missouri after meeting him outside the office as Reverend J M Iliff joined the couple. Lacy also plays second base for the National Bloomer Girls baseball team.
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Fidelia Lacy
Kansas City
Ernest Earl Foster
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Foster
J. M. Iliff
Miss Lacy
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Coffee, Postum Cure Told In A Health Ad Story
A reader recounts severe stomach trouble from coffee and its link to headaches nausea and weight loss. After switching to Postum the symptoms faded and he remained well, prompting him to abandon coffee permanently. The testimonial ends with the Postum maker’s name and a prompt to look for the book The Road to Wellville.
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Woman Burglar Forgets Hat in London Court Tale
A homeless mid aged woman Emily Mason was charged with burglary in the Chester Police Court. She allegedly climbed to a dwelling by a ladder, entered via a bedroom window, prowled the house, wore Miss Gamon's boots, and took minor items. Her hat, left on a washstand, led to her arrest.
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Animal trainer seeks damages over poisoned poodle death
Berian June 17. An animal trainer disclaims $2,000 damages from a music hall proprietor for loss of a poodle he trained to play the piano. The animal died after eating poisoned meat set in a rat trap.
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Mystery Woman Myrtle Howard to Be Buried by Stranger
The young woman known as Myrtle Howard, who died last Friday at City Hospital while being treated for morphine addiction, will be buried by a friend who refuses to reveal her real name or her parents’ address. A Wheeling, West Virginia, man identified among her effects sent money for burial but will not attend. She had been a stenographer with a past position at the post office and died after contracting pneumonia during treatment.
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Pistol Duel in Village Street Ends in Shootings
In California a street quarrel between two colored men ends with James Montgomery a 21 year old policeman shot in the left arm and both combatants wounded. Andrew Williams 24 is hit in the head and chest area and both men are in City Hospital in stable condition.
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Montgomery
Carrel Street
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Confesses to Hidden Crime by British Soldier
London report states James Thornton a British soldier in Wynberg Cape Colony prison writes a full confession nine years after a murder dubbed the Camp Mystery. He admits killing Elizabeth Camp a barmaid from a London pub near Walworth en route between Twickenham and Waterloo using a pestle from a Kennington ragshop. He describes meeting at Twickenham Station and discarding the weapon.
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Two Daughters Safe After Fatal Car Crash Near Belasco Case
At Asbury Park New Jersey Henby Isaacson chauffeur for Peter A Fogarty was killed when his car collided with a Newark leather maker’s vehicle. Isaacson suffered a skull fracture and died at the scene. Miss Rena Belasco and Miss Augusta Belasco, guests in the other car, were bruised from the collision by jumping. Fogarty was driving the car at the time with Isaacson beside him.
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New York
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Newark
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Augusta Belasco
David Belasco
Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
A vintage advertisement touts a syrup marketed for teething children claiming it soothes pain and relieves colic and diarrhoea. It is sold in a 2 cent per bottle format, emphasizing safety for young ones.
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Winslow
Volatile upheaval Across Russian Empire Stokes Civil Unrest
Reports from Grodno and Bialystok describe escalating antisemitic violence and mass protests. Clergy across Russian Poland urge calm as strikes spread from St Petersburg and Moscow to other cities. Protests threaten govt stability with army disorders and a looming general strike.
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Republicans Mark Party Birthday Meet in Historic Hall
Governor Pennypacker presided at a commemorative Republican birthday event recalling Lincoln and the party’s rise. Delegates from Texas Illinois Missouri and Arkansas attended with Lincoln memory addresses and a few speakers unable to attend. Historical talks by William Barnes Sr Dr Robert Reyburn and Jacob Weand highlighted Lincoln era events and party achievements.
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Arming Uprising Rumors Stir Moscow Suburbs
In Moscow on June 17, large meetings of 8 000 to 10 000 people are held daily in the suburbs despite police bans. The gatherings glorify revolution and the prefect orders troops to occupy boulevards to curb processions.
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Governor orders action to avert anticipated massacre
Kaluga Russia June 17 reports the governor directing the prefect to use all means to prevent an anticipated Jewish massacre, outlining decisive measures to stop violence and protect residents.
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Russia
Warfare intensifies between Tartars and Armenians near Erivan
A Telegram from Igdarie in Erivan province reports escalating fighting between Tartars and Armenians. Troops and Cossacks have been dispatched from Tiflis to the area as violence spreads.
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Igdarie
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Bodies of nine revolutionists found in burned Bialystok houses
The remains of nine revolutionaries were discovered in burning residences at Bialystok after they attacked the police station. General Bader, head of troops at Bialystok, has been appointed Governor General.
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Free Meals for Pupils Discussed by House of Commons
A Commons hearing considers a bill to require government provision of meals for needy school children. Berlin shows meals and clothing funded by city and contributions. Paris uses meal tickets. in London the plan could pass this session.
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Frogs Disturb Millionaire Kirby’s Sleep in Houston
Frogs swarm John H. Kirby’s Houston estate drawing workers and nightly sacks. A man is paid six dollars a night to catch and keep them, after the amphibians multiplied in a private artificial lake on the two block long Fourth Ward property. The pitiful racket prompted action as the plumber-hired frog catcher nets up to two bushels per night.
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Frisco Keeps Freight Rates On Building Materials
San Francisco reports no reductions on freight rates for building materials from the east. The Southern Pacific traffic department states no reductions have been or will be considered by the transcontinental lines, disappointing builders and property owners awaiting relief.
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Train Victim James Mulligan Dies After Collision
James Mulligan aged 56 of 1550 West Sixth Street died at City Hospital from injuries after being struck by a passenger train at Sixth and Mill Creek Saturday night. Coroner Cameron notified.
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Fox terrier survives St Francis fire and becomes hotel mascot
In San Francisco on June 17, a fox terrier left locked in the Hotel St Francis wine cellar during the April 19 blaze survived the flames and days of heat. Keeper James Hall found the dog in the ruins, nursed it back to health, and Mrs. James Wood, wife of the hotel manager, adopted the animal now named Francis as the hotel mascot.
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Francisco
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Deficit Seen At 40 Million In Next Budget
Tokyo dispatch to The Daily Telegraph reports a next budget deficit of 40 million dollars. Foreign residents in Nagasaki largely refuse to pay income tax, with the German Consul backing them. An army reform commission is appointed to fix defects exposed by the war with Russia.
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Tokyo
Daily Telegraph
Nagasaki
Russia
Italian steamer Vincenzo Bonaro runs aground off Fire Island
The Italian steamer Vincenzo Bonaro ran ashore three miles east of Fire Island Lighthouse. Thirty five crew members worked to lighten the cargo while the ship is reported in no immediate danger and no signals for help have been sent.
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New York
Vincenzo Bonaro
Fire-Island Lighthouse
Turkish Troops Advance Toward Urumiah from Tiflis
Advices from Persia report Turkish forces pushing to occupy Persian territory and now about six hours march from Urumiah. They have seized the village of Zelo after driving out the Persian guard.
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Persia
Urumiah
Zelo
New Competition Set for Palace of Peace Plan
The Daily Telegraph reports at The Hague that Carnegie fund directors find all submitted palace of peace plans unsuitable and will start a fresh contest among competitors for a new design.
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London
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Daily Telegraph
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Aging Woman Dies at Home in Natural Causes
Margaret Ritter, 78, of 128 Elder Street, died yesterday afternoon while seated in a rocking chair. Coroner Caméron ruled death due to natural causes after investigation.
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Elder Street
Caméron
Zion City Overseer Calls Maid Marriage Push
In Chicago on June 17 General Overseer Voliva vows every Zion City maiden must marry. He plans a large reception at the hospice to pair all single women with available men, urging social opportunity and opposing factory work to prioritize home life.
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Chicago
Voliva
Zion City
Wonderful Cure by Cuticura Remedies in Skin Disease Case
Emma Wilson of Liscomb Iowa reports severe eczema and eruption on chest body neck and limbs, treated with Cuticura Remedies after dismissing a physician. She notes relapse after a year but full recovery with continued use, claiming five years without symptoms and high faith in Cuticura products based on observed skin improvements.
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Emma Wilson
Liscomb
Iowa
Keegan
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