World News Highlights From The Week In Briefs
The week’s world items include the North Carolina supreme court upholding a ruling in Harvey versus the Atlantic Coast Line on mileage book exchanges. Alabama field workers to combat hookworm, a $50 000 bond issue for a Masonic home, and the death of Gen. George D. Johnstone at 78. Rene Barrier sets a six mile plus flight record in a Bler dot monoplane at 87.93 mph. Texas population growth moves it to fifth in the nation, Judge John R. Thornton elected US senator from Louisiana, and Savannah harbor appropriations discussed.
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North Carolina Supreme Court
Harvey
Atlantic Coast Line
Alabama
Rockefeller Commission
Alabama Masonic Grand Lodge
Montgomery
George D. Johnstone
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Texas
United States
Missouri
John R. Thornton
Alexandria
Louisiana General Assembly
Samuel D. MeWnery
House
Georgia
Savannah Harbor
Savannah
Brunswick Harbor
F Army
Fort Sereven
Secretary of War
Calvin Ezele
Sylvester Peyton
Megroes
Monroeville
Federal drive against spoiled canned eggs begins
United States marshals seized five thousand pounds of canned eggs shipped into Chicago. District Attorney Sims charged the eggs were spoiled and contained 34,000,000 bacteria with at least a million gas producers. He said the case marks the start of a federal crusade against spoiled eggs. The Turkish government suit against Reichbank seeks 4.5 million dollars on deposits tied to Abdul Hamid. The Leipzig supreme court ruled the bank must pay the funds to the Turkish government.
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United States
Chicago
Sims
Reichbank
Abdul Hamid
Supreme Court
Leipsic
Germany
Congress ends Ballinger-Pinchot probe findings
The Ballinger-Pinchot committee reports in two houses favoring Secretary Ballinger by seven Republicans while four Democrats urge his resignation. The session also swears in Terrell as senator, and notes eight members of Congress died in the race. The interstate commerce commission suspends a 30 percent liquor shipment rate increase into dry territory amid opposition from liquor interests. Secretary Meyer proposes cost increases and naval base closures including New Orleans and Pensacola due to eight-hour labor costs.
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Washington
Ballinger
Joseph M. Terrell
United States
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
Lafayette Young
Iowa
Congress
Clay
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern
Southern Express Company
New York Navy Yard
Meyer
Navy
Two Loves and a Long Chance in a Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange features Mr. Knocker and The Agent debating a cure and a marriage proposal. The couple discusses long chances and fulfillments while product pitches interrupt the dialogue. Hicks Corrupixe is advertised as a cold remedy with quick effects.
Final Cotton Estimate Shocks Market After Government Release
The 1910-11 U S cotton crop was 11,426,000 bales totaling 6,464,597,000 pounds, with Virginia to California state figures listed and a notable rise in prices. Following the estimate, May cotton contracts jumped to 15.50, up sharply, before sharp profit taking reduced gains.
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Washington
United States
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Nisssvarsas
Florida
Isteresiaces
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Icseces Vetns
Arkansas
Tennessee
Missouri
Oklahoma
California
New York
Two World Famous Grannies Visit United States
The Rochester Post Express highlights two renowned grandmothers Mme Sarah Bernhardt and Ellen Terry as visiting dignitaries. Bernhardt is described as energetic for her age, while Terry remains youthful and has shifted from stage to Shakespearean lectures after retiring from acting.
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Rochester Post Express
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Ellen Terry
Henry Irving
England
Miss Terry
Portia
Beatrice
Voila
Rosaland
Jocular Clerk Claims Egg Freshness After 20 Minutes
In a humorous exchange a customer asks if eggs on the counter are fresh and the clerk jokes that he laid them himself just twenty minutes ago. The light banter centers on the perceived freshness and the clerk’s quirky response.
Why Rick Louis Wisna Reflects on Aged Shoes
Newark artist Louis Wisna wore a gloomy look and told Charles Strasse he is struck by the idea that his shoes cost less than his youngster’s. Strasse asks what he is complaining about.
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Rick
Louis Wisna
Newark
Charles Strasse
Strasse
Which Is the Star News Item at the Church Conflict
A church faces a dispute over publicity choices for an upcoming feature. Members debate whether to highlight the minister or the choir soprano, with factions and indecision delaying a final decision on an electric sign display.
Grape-Nuts Restores Health Says Michigan Reader
A Michigan woman recounts a year of indigestion and fatigue after an operation. Two months on Grape-Nuts restored appetite, steadied nerves, and revived work interest and ambition. The letter ends by inviting readers to read The Road to Wellville and noting such letters appear periodically.
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Michigan
Wheat price advances after eight months of inactivity
After eight months of inactivity the wheat market jumps 20 cents per barrel, with millers raising mainly better flour grades. An Indiana miller notes western farmers control the market, demanding a dollar for top grade wheat as recent heavy deliveries include mostly inferior grades.
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Atlanta
Indiana
Funeral of Mrs Eddy draws 120 at simple service
Boston followers of Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science church, held a modest funeral for Mrs. Eddy with no eulogy or mourning display. About 120 attendees witnessed a restrained ceremony, only Mary Baker Glover wept in Crepe, marking a quiet, memorable farewell.
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Boston
Mary Baker Eddy
Christian Science Church
Mary Baker Glover
Munyon Cold Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
A Munyon advertisement claims its 25 cent Cold Cure speeds recovery from colds and prevents pneumonia. It promises home dosage, a pocket size bottle, and refunds for unopened bottles, with free medical advice from Munyon’s Doctors in Philadelphia.
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Munyon
Prof
Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Will Surrender Porter Charlton to Italy
Secretary Knox grants Italy's request to surrender Porter Charlton charged with murdering his wife at Lake Como. The U S must extradite fugitives even if Italy refuses to surrender its citizens. The insanity question is for the courts to decide.
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Porter Charlton
Washington
Knox
Italy
Lake Como
United States
Chariton
Department
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Eugene Seales
William P. Brown
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Col
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George Vonly. Myer
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Port Royal
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Cavite
Mr. Knocker
Earth
Leopold Gassner
CO. Ream’ Sie
Trarpp
Prite
Sagel & Sons
Louisvilla
Weel
Body of Christian Science
Augusta
Census Bureau
Victoria
B. C
Tokio Nipper
Japan
Nippen
Pacific
Hawaii
Philippines
Panama
B. Pa & CO
AAR Lab
Dearborn Bt
Ohio
Defiance
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Nitro Club
UMC
THE
Union Metallic Cartridge Company
Powder Agency
Broadway
W. L. Douglas
AL Brockton
Mase Sud
Douglas
W. I. Douglas
Shoe Co
Spark St
Brockton
Mass
Colt Distemper
Torresse
Sens
Spohn Medical
Qoshens
Standard Oil CO. (Incorporated
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