Statehood for Arizona and New Mexico debated in Congress
The joint resolution admitting Arizona and New Mexico to immediate statehood passed the House by voice vote with amendments to their constitutions awaiting voter approval. A Senate resolution to reinvestigate the Lorimer case was introduced, while inquiries asked by the Senate into Standard Oil prosecutors and other issues were moved forward. The House and Senate debates touched on direct popular election of senators and Taft's reciprocity stance.
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Arizona
New Mexico
National House of Representatives
Martin of Virginis
United States Senate
Senate
Standard Oil Company
Thhe Supreme Court
Pomerene
United States Senate Committee On Judiciary
B& Report
United States
Iowa Board Recites Preference For State Firms In Contracts
The Iowa state board of control defers to law, preferring state manufacturers and jobbers when bids tie, but awarding to outside bidders if foreign bids are significantly lower. Senator Wade notes the board will follow the law, drafting committees to explore possible Iowa-preference changes. State fair races close. new state accountant elected. monies and credits tax ruling questions arise. articles of incorporation filed for Louisa County Sayings Bank and Jefferson County Co operative Association organized with $10,000 capital.
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Des Moines
State Board of Control
Iown
Wade
Iowa
Jowans
Money and Credita
Nels Lee
Cosson
Hig
Gustalog City
Parker
Louisa County Sayings Bank
Columbus Junction
F. G. Coffin
G.A. Carpenter
R. Lacey
Jefferson County Co-operative Association
George Stevens
H. EH. Mendenhall
Gus de Valdez
Alex Julian
Fort Dodge Messenger Printing Company
Hayward
Perry Nursery Company
Perry
H. F P. Edmundson
8. M. Edmundson
Ralph Edmundson
C. H. Wilson
E. B. Wilson
Great Western Poultry Association
Council Bluffs
Capital
C. W. Atwood
J . B. Kelling
A. Barker
I. N. Minnick
G. H. Jackson
Lake Park
League Launches Campaign in Des Moines Area
Des Moines reports a broad anti saloon league campaign with speakers visiting Lyon and Webster counties, Lehigh, Duncombe, Vincent, Johnson county, and Nora Springs. Iowa officials announce corporate filings and legal questions arise over new crime prevention laws affecting state prisons and inmates.
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Des Moines
Lows
Hae
Dpal
Francia
Minols Anti Saloon
Lyon County
Webster County
Lehigh
Duncombe
Vincenti
Johnson County
W. ©. .Barber
League
Iowa
Taft Denies Pardons for Walsh and Morse in Banking Case
President Taft rejects petitions for clemency by John R. Walsh of New York and Charles W. Morse, both convicted for violating banking laws. Walsh, serving a five year term at Leavenworth, faces potential release in September under a new parole law. Morse, jailed 18 years in Atlanta, is denied now and may renew after January 1, 1913. Taft cites fraudulent breach of trust and banking act violations.
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Washington
John R
Wickersham
Taft
Walsh
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
New York
Morae
Big Liner Beached After Hit on Kinloch Channel
Cunard liner Ivernia with over 1000 aboard most Americans ran aground in Kinloch channel after striking Daunt Rock in fog. Captain Potter and crew steadied the situation guiding the vessel into Queenstown Inner harbor where it rode at the eastern bank. Passengers, many bound for London coronation celebrations, were landed safely.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Jiner
Vasael
Queenstown Harbor
Daunt Rock
London
Hines Denies Charges At Lumber Convention
Edward Hines, the Chicago timber magnate, denies all charges linking him to influencing Lorimer's election for $100,000. He spoke at the National Lumber Manufacturers' Association annual convention, pledging a future thorough inquiry before a fair tribunal.
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Chicago
Edward Hines
Lorimer
National Lumber Manufacturers’ Association
Congress Hotel
Hines
Mrs Love Wins Divorce in White Plains Court
Mrs Marjorie Barnes Love was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Sidney C Love, a former New York and Chicago broker, by Supreme Court Justice Martin J Keogh in chambers here. The testimony will not be made public.
Mine Blast Kills Four in Hibbing Selicre Pit
Four men were killed in a blast at the Selicre open pit mine in Hibbing. The explosion sent the head of one victim tumbling feet onto the bank, with others blown to pieces. Authorities have not released full identifications or stated the cause of the blast.
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Selicre
Pledge Policies For Loans From Life Insurance Firms
An anti debt report cites widespread practice of lending against life policies. Many insurers loan a substantial share of policy face values, with few loans repaid, risking policyholder protection and leaving families exposed to poverty when policies mature. Collier's notes this as unsafe and improper.
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Ife ‘Insurance Company
W, Iing
Connecticut Mutual
Ani’ Thia
Ares
Collier's
The Best Dressed Man in Town Advertises Resinol Ointment
A burned man proclaims himself the best dressed in town after using a retinal ointment dress ing for burns and skin conditions. The ad extols Resinol ointment as soothing heat dressing for burns eczema psoriasis and rashes and claims it suits babies and adults. It emphasizes safety and availability at druggists with prices fifty cents and one dollar from the Resinol Chemical Co.
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Resnol Chemical Co
Baltimore
New minister prompts a cautious child kiss refusal
A handsome unmarried pastor visits the Fosdicks. He lifts little Anna and tries to kiss her, but she resists. Anna tells her mother that the man wanted a kiss. Mamma encourages defiance, and Anna remains wary while the minister asks for recognition.
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Fosdicks
Anna
Mamma
Pat and the mare draw attention in Garry town
In Garry town Pat leads his lean lame mare to water as a crowd gathers. A heckler jokes about the mare’s pulling power, and Pat replies that she seems to draw the attention of every fool in town. The scene captures local humor from The Housekeeper.
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Pat
Garry
Harnees
Ivery Fool
Grape-Nuts Advertisement Claims Health Benefit
A testimonial touts Grape-Nuts as curing stomach and kidney ailments from heavy meat diets. The speaker credits improved nerves, mental sharpness, and stamina for work after switching to Grape-Nuts and reading The Road to Wellville. Postum Co. branding and the slogan There's a reason appear in the closing lines.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Jack) Gardner
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