Washington Debates Court, Tax, and Puerto Rico Policy
The House judiciary committee rejects charges against Justice Van Devanter. The Senate agrees to abolish the commerce court in the deficiency bill. Arthur Yager is poised to become governor of Porto Rico. The Underwood tariff bill passes the House replacing the Clark cotton futures amendment. Income tax blanks to be distributed nationwide as questions rise. A Senate subcommittee recommends abolishing the commerce court.
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Justice van Devanter
Supreme Court of the
United States
Judiciary Committee of the House
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Commerce Court
Arthur Yager
Georgetown
Porto Rico
White House
Yager
Georgetown College
Kentucky
House
Underwood
Wilson
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Officers
Senate Appreciation Committee
House. V'S
Record rainstorm floods New York as quake rocks Colon
A major rainstorm drenches New York causing floods, subway delays, and injuries with property damage. An earthquake strikes Colon Panama, a second shock follows, and fear spreads over impending events. Authorities report fire losses in Kentucky and New York Governor Sulzer’s impeachment case advances in Albany.
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New York
Colon
Panama
Assembly’ Board of “Managers
William Sulzer
Notable Obituaries and Travel Notes From Early Reports
Personal Policeman David Lennox and Mary Brehan of Pittsburgh are believed dead by selfinflicted murder pact. Maj. Alexander McDowell, longtime clerk of the House, dies at 82 in Sharon. Adele Ritchie in New York faces confinement after injuries from an auto crash. Theodore Roosevelt to be buried in South America midwinter. Colonel’s South American trip times unspecified. Bramwell Booth of the Salvation Army sails from London Oct 24 to visit New York Chicago Toronto and Winnipeg.
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David Lennox
Mary Brehan
Pittsburgh
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilds
South America
New York
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Saila
London
United States
Canada
Chicago
Toronto
Winnipeg
Fire Prevention Day programs boost interest statewide
Indiana state fire marshal W. E. Longley reports rising public interest in Fire Prevention Day October 9. Schools and businesses request materials, leaflets and programs to promote fire safety, with provincial plans for parades and tableaux and ongoing cooperation from the Indiana State Fire Prevention Association.
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Indianapolis
Ralston
Indiana
W. E. Longley
Indiana State Fire Prevention Association
Six Deacons Ordained After Northwest Indiana Sermon
Bishop McDowell ordained six deacons in Hammond following a love feast led by Rev. C. L. Harper for the Northwest Indiana Conference session. The sermon centered on Mark 4 2 3 and urged missionaries to sow and trust God with the results across Gary East Chicago Terre Haute and beyond.
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Northwest Indiana
Hammond
C. L. Harper
McDowell
Gary
Chicago
Terre Haute
Christ
Doan's Kidney Pills Claim Longstanding Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as curing backache and sick kidneys for over 70 years. The copy emphasizes chronic kidney discomfort and persistent relief attributed to the product.
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Doan
FY man with B grouch can find fault where it doesn't exist
A succinct line notes a critical temperament that seeks fault even when none is present, suggesting a habit or stereotype of persistent complaint. The remark implies a persona who habitually finds issues, regardless of merit or reality.
New Use for Carbonic Snow in London Hospital
Dr Reginald Morton reports carbonic acid snow or dry ice cured many conditions at West London hospital. Moles and warts fade after few applications and birthmarks except port wine stains fade. Eczema patches heal, rodent ulcers and trachoma improve. Faster and less painful with minimal risk.
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West London Hospital
Reginald Morton
That Moved Him Clock Tale
A guest asks if the clock is correct and is told the clock is named The Visitor because they can never make it work. The visitor stays on, comments on the name, and leaves after the explanation.
Birthday banquet ends in jewelry mystery in Paris
At a birthday banquet hosted by a Paris banker a guest cries out that a pearl necklace is missing. A plan to reveal the thief by placing a salver in the room with lights out fails when the salver vanishes as lights return.
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Paris
Virginia woman credits Postum with health improvements
A Virginia woman, 40, recounts years of coffee related dyspepsia headaches and heart weakness. She stopped coffee for a time and experienced relief after starting Postum, describing a rich flavor and overall better well being.
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Virginia
Tam
Timba
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