Broad World Notes On Politics And Disasters
Dr. Harvey Wiley testified before the house committee detailing clashes over his bureau’s role in food and drug inspections and naming officials who allegedly blocked his views. Senate action involved Stephenson election probes, Taft praised arbitration talks, and a large Washington mass meeting voiced strong support. Reports cover international inquiries, labor unrest in London, weather-driven damage in Minnesota, a range of murders and crimes, aviation tragedies, and notable deaths in arts and public life.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Chemistry Bureau
Department of Agriculture
House
Themissal
F. L. Dunlap
McCabe
Department
Food and Drug Inspection Board
Wiley
Woman burned after cooking car crash at Hope interurban
Mrs. Dave Hennesy died from injuries when a motor car struck the construction car she was cooking in at Hope on the inter urban, spilling hot coffee and vegetables. In other news, Mrs. W. A. Rush was bound over to the grand jury on $10,000 bond for her role in killing her husband over alleged flirting with a telephone girl at Sheffield.
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Dave Hennesy Les
Hope
Com
Mra. W. A. Rush
Sheffield
Grand
First
Methodist Episcopal Church
Swea City
J. B. Trimble
Robert Smylie
Old Settlers
St. Charles
T. B. Perry
Albia
Holger R. Harlan
L. M. Temple
Osceola
John J. Moncrief
Crawford County Bank
Denison
Bell
Emmetsburg
Hampton
W. A. Rush
Lehigh Portland Cement
Mason City
Western Packing Company
Spirit Lake
Newton
John M. Tool
Jasper County
Tools Point
Monroe
Iowa
N. Sharon
Firat Iowa Regiment
Keokuk
Wilson's Creek
Tarry Connolly
Cedar River
Harry
W. R. Young
State Hospital For the
Fred Truscott
Lo Banas
Carroll
C. I. Tennay
Hamm
Oskalooss
Tom William
John Sloan
Blairsburg
Taft Vetoes Wool Tariff Amid Tariff Revision Doubts
President Taft vetoes the Underwood tariff bill focusing on Schedule K for wool. He cites insufficient data to determine proper protection levels, noting the complexity and desire for expert analysis before any amendment. A cabinet meeting preceded the veto and signals indicate further vetoes of farmer free, cotton, and related measures are possible.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Hta
Tifa
Captain Hains Sues Wife Over Yacht Club Shooting
Army officer and inventor Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. filed a lawsuit from behind bars seeking freedom from his wife Claudia Haing. The case references his alleged shooting of former friend William E. Annis at the Bay side Yacht Club three years ago.
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New York
Slug Sing
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Claudia Haing
Long
William E. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Brooklyn
Transatlantic Balloon Ready for Atlantic Crossing
After months of work the massive dirigible balloon constructed in Akron is complete Melvin Vaniman plans to use it to cross the Atlantic Ocean The craft will be shipped to Atlantic City New Jersey early next week for preparation and testing before the voyage attempt
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International Harvester Company
Congress
Foster
Ilinois
House
Ateel and Sugar
Akron
Melvin Vaniman
Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic City
N. J
Martial Law at Juarez Raid by 200 Men
Martial law was imposed in Juarez as 200 men led by General Pascual Orozco arrived from Chihuahua and raided gambling houses in the city. The action followed reports of unrest and was part of ongoing efforts to restore order.
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Croix Johnstone
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Johnstone
Robinson
W. R. Badger
Pittsburgh
Juarez
Mex
Pascual Orozco
Chihuahua
Juares
Tape worm cure touted by professor Munyon in United States
An 19th century ad style piece promotes a Munyon remedy for tape worms claiming it can diagnose and cure tapeworm infections. It describes symptoms such as abnormal appetite digestion issues and nervous irritation. Letters to Munyon at Philadelphia headquarters offer free medical advice and consultation with no charge.
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United States
James M. Munyon
Atatan Isaye
Jefferson Ata
Philadelphia
Jefferson Streeta
Philadelpha
Porson
Judge Confesses Divorce Struggles and Bogus Lawyer Penalty
A judge explains marital conflict and the desire to divorce, noting he has jailed all the bogus divorce lawyers. The column also mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and a quip about a hero immovably cantered by Emerson.
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Emerson
Cement Talk No 1 Buyers of Portland cement
Buyers are reminded there are different Portland cement brands and not all are equal. Sacks bear the brand name and trade mark. Universal Portland Cement is described as uniform in color and quality, with good workability. Dealers handle Universal. if yours does not, write Universal Portland Cement Adams Street Chicago for a projected annual output of 10,000,009 barrels.
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Universal Portland
Universal
Mont Dealera
Adams Street
Chicago
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Moas
Kehler
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Minneapolis
Martin Gray
New York Five
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Harry Kendall Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Vicksburg National Military Park
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Elf Defense League
America
Ros
Ane Quinn
Thelma Borg
Lowell
Maza
Robert M. Thompson
Togo
Takaki
Frederick D. Grant
Minnesota
Austin
Red Cedar
Georgia
Edwards
Committee On Sanitation and Hygiene
Chesterfield
Virginuia
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Richmond
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Yautepec
Cuernavaca
Jesus Morales
Emilano Zapata
London
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Amsterdam
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Carlton Hotel
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Misa Ada Dwyer
David Castleman
John B. Castleman
Kentucky
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Dawson, V. T
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le Seuer
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Ida Grove
Rock Valley
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Marathon
Arnold's Park
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George Yeager
Nashville
Pride
Jack Bostwick
Marshalltown
Albert Terry
Clinton
Mississippi
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Sam Woods
Cedar Rapids
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R. G Mller
Bradford Savings Bank
Lansing
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Henry Buck
Fairview Township
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Ames College
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Old Fort Defiance
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George Gabler
James Pedelty
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Rey
A As. Bunday
Svangel
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