World Briefs Highlight Early October News
A broad roundup reports Oscar Underwood’s fiery attack on William Jennings Bryan over tariff policy, Sen Lorimer’s election inquiry, and a 48 to 30 free-lat bill vote in the Senate. It notes a push for federal judge recall, the Lorimer investigation timeline, and park fund-raising in Vicksburg. Also covered are a coffee and steamship trust crackdown, Standard Oil stock distribution, a pension bill briefing, Harlem bank robbery, and Yom Kippur election date concerns. Dorothy Arnold is reportedly safe per Biddeford informants.
Miss Stokes wins three year futurity trot at Detroit
Sporting Miss Stokes owned by W E Stokes of New York won the three year old futurity trot at Detroit. She lost the first heat but won the next two under the conditions earning 6400 dollars. Justice Brooke received 3100 dollars and Main Leal 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stokes
W. BE. D. Stokes
New York
Detroit
Justice Brooke
Main Leal
State Dairy Show Planned and Public Notices
Des Moines reports the Iowa state dairy and food commission will tour with a picture show of model dairies and improvements, aided by a stereopticn device and slides from the government to educate farmers. Separately, Iowa county attorneys may obtain partial lists of federal licensees via the internal revenue service, while efforts to fight tuberculosis emphasize school curricula for prevention. State Senator Allen vows a strong bid for secretary of state, and Zeller of Winterset is likely named permanent secretary of the state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Dairy and Food Commission
Barney
Thompson
Gabe
Iowa
Internal Revenue
Cosson
Washington
Lnhereby
Zeller
State Tax Commission
Eling R. Zeller
Winterset
Madison County
Ripley
Carroll
Des Moines Farm Stretch Shows Varied Stock Values
Des Moines reports on the uneven live stock assessments across counties with horses valued from 40 to 100 dollars, cattle from 34 to 90, and hogs from 4 to 6 cents per unit, making fair equalization by a review board difficult. New normal training courses for high schools are to start in 23 cities, with 41 schools designated this year and more next year. Immigration from cholera districts prompts health board plans to exclude or quarantine newcomers. Des Moines River drought leaves water near record lows, with wading possible only in some spots and sand bars visible. Military officers are assigned to regional camps, Iowa will be represented in national food department discussions, and Western Union ends a long fee dispute after filing under new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Executive Council
A. M. Devon
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Newton
Guthria County
Panora
Northwood
Wavaerly
Onawa
Spencer
Emmetsburg
Cherokee
Carroll
Osceola
Reenfield
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Maquoketa
Elkader
Hampton
Wapello
Atlantic
Hatherville
Waylon
Creston
le Mars
Hack
Chase High Schools
Sumner
Europe
Iowa
State Board of Health
Public Health Service
Washington
Ottumwa
Dubuque
Sioux City
Connail Bluffs
Waterloo
George M. Chappel
Ezekial Harper
Chappel
Center Street
Western Union Hae
Towa
Western Union Telegraph Company
Diverse historical notices cluster in Catskill and beyond
A compilation of 19th century items reports a songwriter’s apparent death by self harm in Catskill New York and a New York City population milestone of 5 million, plus employment policy by Southern Pacific restricting women clerks, a fatal shooting near Rockport Indiana, pension moves by Andrew Carnegie’s fund, and early aviation milestone for Miss Harriet Quimby. It also notes drownings in the St Lawrence river from a ferry accident, a New York fire chief appointment, a sugar theft warrant for a Yonkers clerk, a fatal Texas storm near Abilene, and various arrests and legal actions.
Nations for Peace Compacts Shift Toward Universal Arbitration
Three world powers move toward peace with arbitration pacts signed at the White House and Paris. The United States Great Britain and France pledge to submit disputes to The Hague or a joint inquiry commission before potential arbitration. President Taft aims to push the treaties to the Senate this session.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
France
White House
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Paris
State Knox
James Bryce
Senate
Hague
Commission of Inquiry
Taft
American Society For the Judicial Settlement
Passage of larger House bill and cotton tariff cut in Senate
Washington reports the Senate passed a reapportionment bill increasing House seats to 433, with Arizona and New Mexico exempted. none lose, many gain, effective in under two years. The Democratic cotton bill cut tariffs on cotton goods from 48 to 27 percent, with a $3 million revenue reduction, passing 202 to 91 and no amendments offered.
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Washington
Senate
House
Arizona
New Mexico
Houses of
Plane crash injures seven at Chicago aviation field
Frank Bellat lost control of a Curtiss biplane and plunged about 100 feet into a crowd of 140 spectators at the Chicago School of Aviation, injuring seven people including three little girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago School of Aviation
Frank Bellat
Reynolds Nominated for Rear Admiral by President
The president sent the senate the nomination of Captain Alfred Reynolds, U. S. N., as a rear admiral. The action marks Reynolds for a senior flag rank and positions him for high command within the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Washington
Art
Senate
Alfred Reynolds
Cure of Brights Disease By Dean's Kidney Pills
A Minnesota resident with Bright's disease reports near-fatal progression including back and head pain swelling and stomach bloating. After using Dean's Kidney Pills the patient improved steadily and recovered enough to leave bed and regain strength, praising the treatment and recommending the product sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AitGar Dostora
J. G. Reimers
Litchfield St
St Paul, Minn
Bright
Dean
Dean's
Man and Wife Debate Dinner at Home
A fragment shows Mr Justwed and Mrs Justwed arguing over dinner options. Mrs Justwed complains nothing in the house fits to eat and declares plans to return to her mother. Mr Justwed, in a fittingly tense moment, says he will grab his hat and accompany her.
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Grance
Resting Must Be a Business for Tuberculosis Patients
Stevens Point writer Will M. Ross argues that resting must be treated as a business for tuberculosis patients. He notes the infection period is a daily, continuous effort requiring intelligent idleness and rest as the main task, with light exercise or reading as a reward for a day’s work.
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Will M. Ross
Stevens Point
Wis
A Hard Worked Man The President’s Relentless Schedule
The article contends the U S president is among the most tirelessly engaged officials. It contrasts him with H H Gary of a major company who can travel while the business runs itself, while the president must remain on duty nearly every day with brief, fragmentary vacations.
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United States
Republic
H. H. Gary
Europe
William H. Taft
Driblets
Lucky Mistake Prompts Postum Converts in Brookline Family
A Brookline Massachusetts family reports a grocery error leading to Postum use at breakfast. They praise its effects on stomachs and nerves, noting a sister also switched from coffee and regained health. The letter touts Postum benefits and references The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Brookline
Mass
Postum
Fostum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
House of Representatives
William Jennings Bryan
Charles A. White
Ilinois
Imola
Willam Lorimer
Supreme Court of the United States
Owen
Oklahoma
United States Senate
Lorimer Investigation Committee
Vicksburg Park
Joseph Clary
White Oak Ming
Joplin
Clary
Coffee Trust
Steamship Trust
H. ©. Folger
Standard Oil Company
Congress
Berger
Wisconsin
First National Bank
Harlem
Mont
Connecticut
Willard Francis Mallalien
Auburndale
Dorothy Arnold
Biddeford
Arnold
George Rumbeaud
Pasteur Institute
Col
John Jacob Astorto
Madeline Force
William H. Fores
New York City
Clara Morris
Youlers
WN. C
Richmond
National Association
the Knights of Columbus
Porto Rico
Philippines
Cuba
Canada
Mexico
England
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Boston
Haiti
Antoine Simon
Streste
Emilio Vasquez Gomez
Angelino Napolitano
General Hospital
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
William
Berlin
Parla
von Kiderlen Waechter
THE
Murdock Banntater
State Board of Control
Allen
W. 5. Allen
Fairheld
Shenandoah
Medical Corps
S. A
Ft. Des Moines
Vinton
Duluth
State Food and Dairy Department
P. Raymond Chittick
Robert Cole
Catskill
N.Y. Se
Health Department
Southern Pacific Railroad
Bettie Coombs
Rockport
Ind
Andrew Toth
Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
Toth
Harriet Quimby
California
Aero Club of America
Hempstead Plains
N. Y
Persona
St. Lawrence River
Sirus
Magsena
John Kenton
Johnson
Croker
James H. Gore
National Sugar Refinery
Yonkers
Abilene
Texas
Nations For Peace
Britain
Spoech
Bright's
Grocer
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