Congressional brawl over Alaska coal leases and votes
Washington report cites Mondell and Wickersham trading sharp words on Alaska coal land leasing, followed by apologies. Hull urges a 250000 man reserve force in his farewell. Lorimer election validity, Canadian reciprocity, Tillman sobs in Senate, and Taft eyed for extra session. Also notes on rail rates, Chicago protest against Count Apponyi, and several local incidents.
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William Lorimer
Hamais
Congress
Senate
Langford Stops Lang In Sixth Round Bout
Sporting Bill Lang once held Australia’s heavyweight crown fails to beat Sam Langford in London. Langford wins by disqualification in the sixth round as Lang’s foul ends the match. Lang was nearly finished when the infraction occurred.
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Bill Lang
Australia
Sam Langford
London
Langford
Lang
Esse
Senate Veterans Not Consulted on Reciprocity Debate
Washington dispatch reports friction in the Senate over reciprocity with Canada. Taft faced resentment from veteran Republicans for excluding party leaders from talks on the Canadian agreement, while party divisions persist about tariff policy. La Follette’s silence and presidential ambitions are noted as influencing positions ahead of the next convention. Correspondent disciplined by House for on-floor exchanges amid dispute.
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George Clinton
Washington
Taft
Senate
Crane
Carter
Canada
House
la Follette
Senator la Follette
Ofstcin
Wisconsin
Congress
House of Representatives
Capitol
Natile Cuutts
Masons of
Virginia
Mount Vernon
Woodlawn
Nellie Curtis
Mason Place
Georges Washington
Nellie Custis
George Washington
May Lawrence Lewin
Elizzabeth Sharp
Miss. Sharp
Robert M. le Follette
Champ Clark
Harmon
Ohio
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Baltimore
Maryland
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Kansas City
Mr. Taft
Not Much Critic Sees Actor Pursuing Straight Part
Stage Manager comments on a young actor choosing a straight role. The exchange hints at casting decisions and the actor’s perceived natural bent. The dialogue captures tensions over typecasting and authenticity in performance.
Ratify Japan Treaty Seals Emigration Safeguards
Japanese Ambassador pledges to maintain present immigration controls as the United States Senate ratifies the new Japan United States treaty. President Taft pushes ratification with assurances to California officials, while western senators remain cautious about potential consequences. The text remains confidential.
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Washington
Senate
Japan
United States
California
Pacific States
Taft
Baron Vehicle
Uchida
State Department
Canada Pact Up To Senate
The Senate Finance Committee ordered the McCall bill on Canadian reciprocity reported to the Senate without recommendation after two failed votes on amendments. Acting Chairman Burrows led the unamended passage, with Aldrich reportedly arriving to help but opponents saying it may come too late.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Aldrich
Finance Committee
Taft
Kent
Ora
Senate Welthout
Burrows
House
Troops Sent to Taylorville as Striker Turmoil Grows
Fearing he could not maintain order at the mH Z Paper Bag plant in Taylorville Illinois Sheriff Smith of Christian County asked Governor Deneen for troops. The governor, after assurances from county officials the situation was serious, ordered four companies of state troops from Springfield and Decatur to Taylorville. Since arrival no disturbances have occurred.
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Taylorville
Mh. Z. Paper Bag
Sherif Smith
Christian County
Deneen
Springfield
Decatur
Peace Near for Honduras Candidate Withdraws
Cen Manuel Bonilla, leader of the Honduran revolutionary movement, formally withdrew Friday as candidate for the provisional presidency, signaling prospects of an early agreement with the government.
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Honduras
Puerto Cortex
Cen
Manuel Bonilla
Revolutionary Movement
United States Officer Frozen to Death near Nome
Lieut. 8 B West of Fort Davis Alaska died from freezing near Tishou while on an expedition in a blizzard described as one of the fiercest ever recorded in the area.
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United States
Nome
Alaska
8. B. West
Fort Davis
Frogen
Tishou
Fragmented Exchange in Unclear Context
A disjointed dialogue fragment shows a back and forth between speakers about kissing and an insect-like interruption. It includes phrases about puckering lips and grit in the mouth, with interruptions and stray exclamations. The text lacks identifiable people or events.
Successful treatment of pimples and blackheads
A speedy economical regimen using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap to gently treat facial pimples and blackheads, with daily morning and evening application followed by soap baths. The regimen claims relief for itchy, burning, scaly, crusted skin and scalp conditions across ages, with an invitation to request the Cuticura book from Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation.
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Potter Drug & Chom, Corp
Boston
Mass
Imagination Shapes an Elegant Gift at Rt Regis
A visitor at the Rt Regis recalled an unusual Christmas present. A woman received a refined perfume sapphire case, chosen for its beauty, with the giver noting she would add her own sachet powder. The anecdote ends with a New York Press quotation about the room filling fragrance.
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Rt. Regis
New York
Queen Mary’s Trousseau Sets British-Made Gowns
London correspondence notes Queen Mary follows the duchess of Teck’s example by ordering coronation robes and court gowns from a British firm using all British materials. Eight dresses have been ordered and work has begun.
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Queen Mary
Trousseau
London
New York Sun
Horse replica claimirate at Trenton battle horse
A dealer tried to sell a horse to Senator Daniel of Virginia by claiming it is a reproduction of the horse General Washington rode at the battle of Trenton. The seller touted its pedigree and likeness as proof. Daniel remarked he was inclined to believe it might be the same horse.
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Senator Daniel
Virginia
General Washington
Trenton
Healthful Food Restores Health in New Jersey Woman
A New Brunswick woman credits Grape-Nuts with curing months of gastritis and weight loss after a stomach specialist advised the cereal. She reports improved mood, restored weight, and ability to resume clerical work, praising the product as vital to well being.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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