United States Denied Mexico Intervention Rumors
Taft sends telegram to Diaz asserting Texas frontier maneuvers have no significance for Mexico. Senate and House Democrats pledge to limit actions in extra session to reciprocity and select schedules. Ballinger resigns as Interior Secretary. Walter L. Fisher to succeed. Bailey's Texas Senate resignation briefly referenced. Colquitt to approve. Taft sets April 4 for extraordinary session to push reciprocity. News notes cover politics, court actions, floods in California, labor gifts, and local incidents.
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Notable 1903-05 Leadership Moves Across U S Institutions
Personal Major General Frederick D Grant named military aid to John Hays Hammond for King George V coronation duties. Ex Senator Thomas H Carter joins a Canada-US water route dispute commission. Rev Charles F Aked resigns Fifth Avenue Baptist. to lead San Francisco’s First Congregational. Pasadena hosts a golden wedding anniversary for Adolphus Busch. Busch diadem valued at 200000. Brazil Ind First Methodist Sunday School reaches 3960. George D Hilles to become secretary to the president April 4. George Bernard Shaw touts easy divorces in Getting Married.
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Foreign Revolutionists Claim Diaz Dead in Washington
Foreign members of Mexican revolutionists in Washington issued a statement claiming President Diaz is dead, admitting no authentic information though telegrams were cited. A message from Enrico Creel, foreign affairs minister, said Diaz’s health is excellent. Count Conrad De Buisseret was appointed minister to St Petersburg and will be replaced in Washington by Haxenthal, now minister to Persia. Baron Vincenzo Paterna, to stand trial for Princess Sant Elia’s murder in Rome, has shown signs of insanity per doctors. The Vatican awaits Spain’s reply on papal negotiations, pending its decision. Elizabeth Horne, London spiritualist, was awarded 17 500 pounds damages for fraud in Madagascar conceits.
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Iowa Moves to Ratify Federal Income Tax Amendment
Iowa Governor B. G. F. Carroll signs multiple bills, including ratifying the federal constitutional amendment permitting a national income tax. He also signs acts on cocaine prescriptions, Charlotte town council, a state census, and an $18,500 education appropriations package. Large fees arrive for corporate filings from St Paul and Mississippi River Power. debates continue on county education boards and monument fund progress. Firemen and policemen gain fair hearing rights. many road bills advance, led by the Balkema Whitney measure in both houses.
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House Set to Debate Oregon Plan Veto and Five Mile Bill
Unusual questions head to the Iowa House this week as lawmakers revisit Governor Carroll's veto of the Oregon plan, the woman suffrage amendment, and the five mile limit bills. Expect lively debate on party lines with a vote to override or sustain the veto and possible reconsideration motions. The House also considers a resolution to submit woman suffrage to a public vote and notes a county seat law tightening relocation rules.
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Explosion at Pleasant Prairie Shakes Midwest Cities
A massive blast at Laflin Rand powder mills near Pleasant Prairie Wis. killed one worker, injured 26, and caused about 3 million dollars in damage. The shock rippled across Lake Michigan to Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Rockford, and beyond, scaring residents, shattering windows, collapsing buildings, and forcing evacuations as far as Indiana and Michigan City.
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Beer Money and the Old Time Ale Tradition
A relic of past times, beer money was given to domestic servants as ale became common. Brewing shifted from family to commercial breweries, yet occasional ads appear for skilled butlers who brew. The text recalls old formula ale from malt and horse worth draking 12, including the so called nappy ale Chaucer mentions.
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Solid Mass of Humor in Eczema Cure Ad
Personal testimonial endorses Cuticura remedies for infant scalp eczema. Narrator recalls severe baby rash, solid head mass, and relief after using Cuticura Resolvent Soap and Ointment. Claims hair growth and prevention of falling hair, with location and date.
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Reason Enough Negro Convicted for Grand Larceny
A Black man near Xenia Ohio was arrested for chicken stealing, then convicted as grand larceny. Asked to offer reason for sentence, he said he cannot go to jail yet because he is building a shack nearby. He added that he cannot go until he gets done.
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Work and Marriage in New York Court
A 17-year-old girl refused work after her mother said she was old enough and chose marriage instead. She wed a young man earning $8 weekly, illustrating a trend noted by the Boston Herald alongside another girl who answered, “I ain’t working, I’m married.”
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Fighting Tuberculosis Efforts Rise in Hungary
The anti tuberculosis movement began in 1894 with five treatment institutions by 1898. Now the government funds a large nationwide campaign with over 200 agencies. A permanent tuberculosis museum stands in Budapest and a sustained education drive continues.
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Budapest
Honest confession a doctor s talk on food
An Texas physician recounts overcoming longstanding stomach issues after trying Grape-Nuts. He praises its gentle effect, claims improved strength and activity for ten years, and notes reduced nausea and indigestion. The ad letter, from Postum Co, urges readers to look for The Road to Wellville and a brief notice of new testimonials.
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