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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1906
Page
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A Glasgow agitation calls for umbrella stands on electric street car platforms. Other items note US apple crops output in 1905 and 1904, Ford's theater auctioned playbill, German capitalists boosting trade, and library holdings at the Library of Congress.
The Portsmouth agreement is described as giving Japan a free hand in Korea, prompting a transfer of Korea’s government to Tokyo and eroding its independence. The text argues Manchuria’s greater wealth could make Japan’s conquests through the treaty far more significant.
Dr D H McCahey of St Louis reports a practical method to extract air from water beneath the surface and store it there. The discovery could enable submarine navigation by supplying air without surfacing. The article then shifts to rail safety, noting 337 passenger deaths and 10,040 injuries on railroads for the fiscal year, plus 3,261 railway employee deaths and 45,426 injuries.
In the Senate on the fourth, LaFollette was sworn in as senator from Wisconsin. He was escorted to the vice president's desk amid a display reflecting years of differing party views. In the House, Payne spoke at length supporting the Philippines tariff bill proposed by the majority on sugar and tobacco duties. Champ Clark’s speech on democracy dominated debate for hours as a feature of the Philippine tariff discussion.
Mrs Minor Morris was ejected from the White House after demanding her husband’s reinstatement to government service and later released from detention. Senate confirmed nominations for William Warnock and Frank Dillingham. Timothy Woodruff became president of Provident Savings Life Assurance Society. Preparations for Philadelphia Presbyterianism 200th anniversary set for April 24. Alice Roosevelt's wedding to Nicholas Longworth scheduled February 17 in the White House East Room. Maj E F Taggart to the Philippines with two Eighth Regiment companies in March. Russian war report details cruelty in Russia reaching New York via refugees. fatal scenes in Nova Moscow raise alarm. Passes for business travel to be denied by express companies and railroads. Manila garrison under arms amid China tensions. units likely to be ordered there. U.S. weekly failures final tally show 220. prior weeks 212 and 278 1905. Antoinette Tolla appeal to President Roosevelt for reprieve from hanging on January 12. Thomas Radcliffe, 70, noted organist and composer, dies in Salt Lake City. Tokyo dispatch: Akita mine explosion kills 101. First snow in St Louis causes rail hazards and injuries. R Crane Wilson found dead near Colorado Springs with a bullet wound.
Reports from Santo Domingo say Gen Demetrio Rodrigues was killed at Porto Plata with five generals. Morales forces defected with losses. revolution nears end and troops return home as calm returns. Also notes indictments for land fraud. other global items include Morocco reforms, Kansas school ruling, rail collision deaths, and various notable deaths.
A January landslide in Haverstraw New York destroyed eight brick houses, dropped residents into a clay bank and ignited fires. Sixteen people are believed dead including several families and seven Hebrew laborers. water mains were washed away, hindering firefighting efforts as missing persons are listed by name.
Dr Minor Morris, husband of the woman ejected from the White House last Thursday, issues a public statement condemning those responsible for her removal. He denounces the fine as adding to her humiliation and responds to Rep Hull’s remarks on their father’s will and codicil. He portrays the woman as highly cultured and devoted to home and family, alleging she was seized in the White House waiting room and maltreated.
The senate opened its Monday session focusing on the Panama canal, Santo Domingo conditions, and the merchant marine bill. Senator Gorman used President Wilson’s Panama message to demand tighter scrutiny of government actions in the Isthmus while criticizing canal related salaries and calling for inquiry.
Annapolis Maryland January 9 Midship man John P Miller of Lancaster Kentucky once expected to graduate top of his class was arrested on hazing charges against Henry G Cooper Jr of Oxford North Carolina and Max B Demott of Niles Michigan all fourth classmen The charges cite the 1874 act imposing expulsion for hazing and the 1903 act imposing the same penalty for encouraging or countenancing hazing
Columbus, Jan. 9. John M. Pattison, a Democrat, was inaugurated as governor of Ohio. The new executive favors strict enforcement of the Sunday law and opposes local options to suspend the law in whole or part.
Washington Jan 9 Senator Burrows has summoned the committee on privileges and elections to meet January 25. Expected witnesses will testify as part of probes into protests against Senator Reed Smoot of Utah retaining his seat.
Fort Worth Tex Jan 9 Geronimo the Apache warrior was wed on Christmas day for the eighth time. The bride is Mary Soto widow of a prominent Indian. Geronimo is 76 years old.
Mrs Arthur Conklin of Battle Creek Michigan testifies that Dr Williams Pink Pills cured her long standing leucorrhea and related pains after other doctors failed. She says the pills rebuilt her strength and liver function and plans to keep using them as a spring tonic. The pills are sold by druggists and Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
Learn from others first then improve. Words favor faster output only if quality remains high. Habit and custom can hinder progress. Quick work is not always good work. haste can mislead. A strong sales pair wins by paper as well as talk. Finish work completely and avoid redoing it. Don’t rely on charm alone. choose partners who aim to win. Prove demand by attempting sales of high quality goods.
A 60 000 inhabitant Jerusalem census shows about two thirds Jewish. The report notes many Jewish residents have blond hair.
A Michigan farmer’s wife details a chronic illness from 1902, including nervousness and insomnia, alleviated after stopping medicines and coffee to try Grape-Nuts and bread with sugar and cream. Within six weeks she gained flesh, steadied nerves, slept well, and resumed full housework for a family of six, now continuing two years later. The ad cites Postum Co. and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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