Gaines Crashes Lobby Debate in Congressional Session
In Washington on January 11, the House debated a bill to codify penal laws and consider a new section by Mr. Quines to curb lobbying in Congress. Gaines denounced lobbying as immoral, Payne pressed whether Tennessee tobacco growers were affected, and laughter from Republicans interrupted remarks.
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Washington, D. C
House
Quines
Tonnenero
Congress
de Vialve
Daizell
Pennsylvania
Gaines
Payne
Tennessee
Washington
Mr. Gaines
Mr. Payne
Woman Found in Man's Clothes in Boyertown Fire
In Boyertown Pa rescuers and mourners gathered as graves awaited in two cemeteries delaying funerals to await unidentified victims. Coroner Strasser postponed interment to allow relatives more time to inspect unknown bodies including a woman found dressed in male attire whose true identity remains unresolved.
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Boyertown
Strasser
Chattanooga to Put the Lid On Blue Sunday
Chattanooga Tenn Jan 17 The city faces blue laws after City Attorney Chamlee issued an opinion on Sunday moving picture shows and other concessions in threat of closing drug stores soda fountains stands shoe polishing parlors and all character driven venues on the Sabbath per T B Wilcox board chair the police will begin a series of blue Sundays if complaints are filed.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chamlee
Mike
T. 8
Wilcox
Board of Public Safety
Sailors Die From Wood Alcohol in Vallejo Incident
Vallejo Cal Jan 17 John Hart of the cruiser St Louis died from cod alcohol taken secretly. He is the third victim in a week to perish from the tainted drink with five others possibly unfit for active service. Mary Wilson and Jan T Hayes are the other two sailors who died. The men procured the wood alcohol from o 4
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Vallejo
Cal
John Hart
St. Louis
Wilson
Jan
T. Hayes
Lost Millions but Never Kicked in St Louis
John A. Clements once a local millionaire aged four years who after years as a department store figure and brisk fortune, later lost his wealth. For the past year he served as a marriage license clerk in St Louis earning 108 dollars a month and was found dead in bed after months of ill health. He was connected with a Virginia family and once rivaled notable figures in breeding and developing fine trotting horses, remaining cheerful to the end.
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ST Louis
John A) Clements
Tcense
Clements
Virginia
John W. Gates
Bel Win
Edgar
St. Louis
Hoch Urges General Primary Law for Statewide Vote
Gov Hoch urges a statewide general primary to include all statewide, district and county offices and to allow popular input on U S Senators. He also calls for a straight 2 cent passenger fare law to resolve questions about state highway commission fares and repeal of mileage books.
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Topeka
Kan
Or Hoch
United States
Long Deadlock for U S Senator Beckham
Frankfort Ky January 16 The senatorial deadlock continued with no breakthrough after another ballot One absentee was recorded Republicans kept 64 votes for Bradley Beckham drew 66 votes though opponents warned he could not sustain support McKnight of Mason backed James B McCreary and Chariton of Louisville backed R W Knott Neither move signals a candicacy change It appears hopeless unless Republicans and anti Beckham Democrats unite on a different Democrat
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Frankfort
Bradley
Beckham
Dean's Ointment touted as cure for skin conditions
An advertisement extols Dean's Ointment as a universal remedy for skin itching eruptions and eczema. It claims permanent cures, heals cuts and bruises, and praises a Tennessee user Mrs C G Temple for relief after years of suffering. Ends with wholesale and dealer pricing and sales notes.
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Dean
Ecar
C. G. Temple
Cameron Street
Franklin
Tenn
Price 60 Co
Conte
Boffas Tole
Prosecution of the Trust Magnates Wins Great Victory
In New York Judge Hough orders Edward Harriman and Ott H. Kohn to answer Interstate Commerce Commission questions from a nine month old inquiry into Harriman lines. Harriman’s “I decline to answer” plea is rejected except for a single stock purchase related to August 1906 dividend. Kellogg calls decision crucial for congressional power to probe interstate railways. Questions cover stock dealings in Chicago & Alton, New York Central, Atchison, the Central, St. Joseph, Grand Island, and Southern Pacific.
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New York, Jan. Wi
Edward H. Harriman
Reat Pasife
Ott H. Kohn
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Hough
Federal Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harriman
Congress
Lupo
Interstate “Commission
Commission
Chicago & Alton
New York Central
Atchison
Disnel
Central
St. Joseph
Grong Island
Southern Pacific
Kellogg
Minion Pacific
Reduced Rates for Tennessee Passenger Travel Adopted
The Tennessee Railroad Commission unanimously approved a resolution directing railroads in Tennessee to set interstate passenger rates at two and a half cents per mile after April 1, 1908. The agreement mirrors Southern Railway concessions with Georgia authorities, including 2.5 cents per mile for general interstate service and 2 cents per mile for various mileage books valid up to a year.
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Herald
Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee Railroad Commission
Tennessee
Southern Railway
Railroad Commission
State of Georgia
Another Town Closes Saloon Prohibition Victory
SHREVEPORT La Jan 16 After a strenuous day those who led the prohibition campaign declared statewide aims and intend to push the measure to the Legislature convening in May. Unofficial returns from every precinct in Caddo Parish show a 41 majority for prohibition while city precincts favored against it by 309. Country precincts overcame city opposition. An unusually heavy vote was cast.
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Shreveport
Levery
Caddo
Roosevelt to Send Special Message on Employers Bill
Washington Jan 16 President Roosevelt plans a special message to Congress soon urging passage of an employers’ liability bill. The draft will reflect a proposal that can withstand Supreme Court scrutiny and aim to address issues raised by the court.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Supreme Court
Rescued After 46 Days Entombment In Alpine Mine
Ely Nevada reports A D Bailey P J Brown and Fred McDonald freed after 46 days trapped in the Giroux Mine’s 1,000-foot level. Crowds cheered as Bailey first emerged, soon followed by McDonald and Brown. Men greeted with relief, jokes, and tobacco requests amid town bells and whistles.
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Ely
New
Giroux
A. D. Bailey
P. J. Brown
Fred McDonald
Batley
McDonald
Brown
Ani
Bailey
George
Hy Brother
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Testimonials
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. J Cheney & Co of Toledo promote Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Local wholesalers Walding Kinnan & Marvin attest to Cheney's reliability. Includes price 75 cents per bottle and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
J. J. Cheney
Inet
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Great Editor Goes to Reward
Philadelphia report recalls Charles Emory Smith former postmaster general and Philadelphia Press editor found dead at his home on Spruce Street. Death attributed to heart disease with grip and indigestion. His widow discovered him, marriage to Helen Nichols noted as a surprise to Philadelphia society.
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Philadelphia
Charles Emory Smith
Russia
Philadelphia Press
Spruce Street
Smith
Robert A. Hart
Jr. Mitchell
Sgo
Mr. Smith
Helen Nichols
J. Francis Saliva
Four Men Arrested For Trespassing At Depot
Four white men were arrested at the LL and N depot on Thursday for trespassing on railroad property. Police stated the men were found inside restricted areas and taken into custody.
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Thuresay
LL & N
Sign legends of inn signs across England recount quirky names
A Valued note traces quaint inn signs and their origins from Cat and Fiddle to Bull and Mouth. It cites examples like the Shepherd of Woodhead, the Old Cock, and the Devil and Bag o’ Nadle, suggesting origins from nursery rhymes, place names, or historical events. The writer hints at local lore and misreadings that shaped signage traditions.
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England
Angieod
King
Lena
Leeds
Crostenarrow Pimlico
The
Gow and Companies
Petervhorovel
Clyme
Henry Carr
Chavage
Bull and Gate
Molborn
Tom Jones
London
Boulogne Gate
Boulogne Mouth
Roth
Henry VII
Boulogne
Llandaff
Lander
Tintwistie
Torsidé
Manchester
Joseph’ Browntill
Shepherd
Woodhead
Malone
Lord Tollemache
Helmingheam
Prestwich
Laniford
Old Turnford
Worcesterhire
Dudley
A Traveler’s Tale of Currencies and Courts
A cluster of travelers from France Germany England and America compare riches by burning currency to toast cigars while a mob of 18 victims is tallied by an agent of Pouquier Tinville at the Luxembourg. Seventeen are captured and one declines to show a pane. A separate note mentions a man sent to prison, not returning to his grave, as another fifty agents pursue a solution.
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Pouquier Tinville
Luxembourg
bin Pane
Endarmes
Brownlow Republicans concede county to Evans faction
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee June 17 Brownlow Republicans concede the county to the Evans faction with no contest. Delegates to the county convention could qualify only until Saturday and no further nominations will be made. Evans leaders gain control of the Sixth district in Middle Tennessee and Le Brock will be a district delegate to the National convention. Taft will receive the instructions.
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Herald
Nashville
Brownlow
Evans
Coates
Bryans
Ripult
le Brock
Evans Jeader
Middle Tennessee
Taft
No ballot for U S Senator after unexpected adjournment
Frankfort Ky Jan 17 The Genste unexpectedly adjourned today till Monday and no ballot for United States Senator was taken. The anti Beckham Democrats and Republicans united to force the adjournment. Six Senators were absent.
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Frankfort
United States
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