62nd Congress On Its Last Lap
The 62nd Congress closed its session with both houses adjourning out of respect for recently deceased notable figures. A large crowd of outsiders, including commercial and industrial figures, gathered as hearings were set to begin after holidays. The Archbald case and Taft’s foreign relations message were expected to shape the coming agenda.
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Congress
Avashigeton
Sherman
Senate
House
Washington
Benators
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Archbald
Robert W. Archbald
The
of Te United States Commerce Court
Taft
Supreme Court
Thia
Arguell
Amber
American Cruiser to Visit Syria on Protection Mission
The armored cruiser Montana, joined by the Tennessee, sails from Port Salil to visit Alexandretta, Merzine, and Tartus before Beyrout to ensure American safety in Syria and assess local protection measures. The Tennessee, after stopping at Malta, heads toward Smyrna.
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Syria
Washington
Montana
Asiatic
Turkey
Salil
Navy Department
Alexandrette Mercine
Tattakia
Beyrikt
Soail
Tennessee
Malta Tor Com
Smyrna
Grimes Linked to Higby Case Mentioned by Police
Boston dispatch reports police confirm J. Frank Filey alias Hickey in custody at Buffalo for the alleged murder of Joseph Josephs of Lackawanna. He reportedly attempted suffocation of several youths in 1905 at a Hanson Street lodging. three youths were found unconscious and hospitalized. Hickey, claiming electrician from Lowell, was not indicted by a grand jury. Police note possible links to other disappearances, including children in New York and Lowell, as inquiries continue.
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Boston
Dev
J. Frank Fileey
Buffalo
Joseph Josephs
Lackawanna
Frank Hickey
Hanson Strest
Stella Baldi
Hickey
Harry Bennett
John Marti
Inis
Lowell
Suaplolon
Hat J. Frank Hickey
Jeepha
Josepha
Kruck
New York
Howard Morey
Mass
General Miles Sees Peace and Army Size Proposal
Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles urges a standing army of one soldier per 1 000 population as a peace guarantee. He argues compulsory service is wrong, warns against Germanization, notes U S isolation and low debt as peace guarantees, and says reliance on the Pacific trade and militia plans pose no war threat.
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Boston
Dee
Nelnon A. Miles
Japan
China
Pacific
United States
Papal
Poles Buy Land Near Cambridge and Jury Reforms
Erie Dispatch notes Polish buyers acquiring a three acre Venango Township plot near Cambridge Springs for 40 dollars, with farm land nearby fetching 500 to 1000 dollars per acre as Polish Catholic Church trustees take title. Separately, jury commissioners seek 800 to 900 qualified voters from city and county, aiming to start the jury wheel early next month for the January civil term. previous jurors are excluded and English literacy is favored for understanding court instructions.
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Erie Dispatch
Lake Shore
Venango Township
Court House
Timothy A. Sturdevant
Macedonia Corners
Venango
Cambridge Springs
Polish National Alliance
Vanadium
Brie
Dee
Widespread Patent Remedy Claims and Train Derailment Report
An old gentleman recommends Vinc! a tonic for the elderly, praising its strength building effects and offering refunds if unsatisfied. In Albany a New York Central derailed near Hoffmans and Schenectady, with 200 passengers uninjured except for one dining car worker who suffered broken ribs.
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New York Central
Albany
New York
New Yo
Hoffman's
Schenectady
Aeronaut Dies in 2000 Foot Fall in Jacksonville Ma
Richard Rayne, an aeronaut, plunged two thousand feet and died instantly as he detached from the parachute. Three thousand spectators watched the fatal fall in Jacksonville Massachusetts. his body lay broken in the cemetery drive near Myersreen, with every bone reported broken.
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Jacksonville
Richard ¥Rayne
Myersreen
Handless thief uses suction device to rob shoppers
In Philadelphia a handless youth known as Patey Wen- Mell, two years old in record, was jailed six months by Magistrate Gorman for repeat thefts on Broad Street. He used a suction mouth device attached to a stump to steal from men and women, selling toys and balloons via a crowd distraction.
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Philadelphia
Duc
Patey Wen- Mell
Privon
Gorman
Patey
Broad Street
Pris
Paradoxical Promise in a Shaky Settlement
An unclear note promising payment is recorded, with a confident but ambiguous wish to settle debts. The text reads like a paradoxical pledge, stating intent to pay down and settling, but the wording raises questions about enforceability and certainty.
Corry to Naples Steamer Fare Listed at $42
Johns Steamship Agency advertises passage from Corry to Naples for 42 dollars. Durman’s Drug Store serves as the booking point. The listing highlights the sailing schedule and points of origin and destination.
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Corry
Naples
Johns Steamship Agency
Durmam
Weekly Weather Bulletin Forecast Promises Rain Then Snow
A weather summary reports a disturbance over the Middle Missouri valley bringing rain today in the Mississippi basin region and rain continuing tomorrow into the Eastern states. Cold air follows with temperature drops across the Midwest and Eastern states. A second disturbance off the North Pacific coast moves inland tomorrow bringing more rain in the Pacific Northwest and mixed precipitation in the Great Lakes and nearby regions later in the week.
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Washington
Missouri Valley
Milalxaippl River
Great Lakes
St. Lauronioe
Middle West
Prolite
Iilund
Rocky
Farm Lime Deals For Spring Plowing At New Castle Pa
Farmers urged to buy cheapest agricultural lime now with ready for use piles on farm and prompt shipment. Rose Point hydrates and burned lime offered with delivery prices to stations and a booklet named Facts for Farm.
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Pele
Rose Point
New Castle
Carmega Toilet Powder Promises Sweat Reduction
An advertisement claims Loss of Energy is caused by excessive perspiration and offers Carmega Toilet Powder as a remedy. It asserts the product prevents sweating, strengthens tissues, and tones the skin, priced at 25 cents.
Woman Juror Bows Out as Photographer Tries Photo
In Kansas Courtroom on December 2 Ole Bouton attempted a staged photo of an all female jury. The photographer’s wife, juror, left the box followed by other jurors who refused to return until the court assured no picture would be taken.
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Kansas
Hidorida
Kai
Ole Bouton
Min
Borton
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Livermore & Chapman
Pictorial Review
N. A. Miles
America
Grimes
Higbey
Miles
Cambridge
Trent Mire
Mary Ivey
Columbus
Gitaya
Mile
C. O. Babbitt & Son Druggists
Psady
N. F. Ames & Co
Unis
Scieti Antennal
Brown's Garage
Andrew
McKelvey
D. C
Seeneupemuue
W. Amith J
W. Capwell
Ponte Grocery
Birut
Aia Bm
Charsh
Ostow Tone
Walter L. Peake
Traction
Balks
Wurean Inken
Yentendiy
Chico
St Louis
Vitenwey
Saude Washilingian
N Lear
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