Fortifications and defense budget cuts proposed for 1911
Washington reports the | appropriations committee proposes a total defense outlay of 5,017,205 for 1911, down 2.5 million from 1910. The largest cut targets sea coast batteries in the Philippines with a 500,000 reduction and major reductions hit coast artillery, fortifications upkeep, and submarine mine sites. Overall armament and fortification spending drop to about 1,970,000 with specific cuts in mountain siege cannon and coast artillery practice ammunition.
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Washington
United States
House
Appropriations Committee
Sen Coast
Philippine Islands
Itte
Philippines
Albert T. Patrick Not Daunted by Liberty Fight Setback
Albert T. Patrick remains undeterred after a setback in the ongoing fight for liberty. He vows renewed efforts, citing resolve and public support as he presses forward in the controversial legal and political battle.
Albert PV Patrick Keeps Fight for Liberty Alive
New York lawyer Albert PV Patrick, serving life for the murder of millionaire William Marah Klew, remains undeterred in his bid for liberty as his appeal proceeds.
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Albert PV. Patrick
New York
William Marah Klew
Harbor and coastal defense appropriations described
The text details appropriations for searchlights at harbors, fire control stations and range finders, and funding for sea coast artillery alterations and maintenance. Specific sums include 300000 for searchlights, 200000 for fire control facilities, and 370000 for alterations and maintenance, aligning with the current year's budget.
Insurgents win in House battle over investigation of interior and forestry
The House adopted a joint resolution for a two chamber investigation of the interior department and the forestry bureau after a faction of insurgent Republicans and Democrats defeated the Cannon organization. The Norris amendment to appoint all House members by the House passed 149 to 146. Fitzgerald’s forest service exclusion failed 65 to 226. The measure then passed by voice vote.
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Washington
Jan. S
House of Representatives
Republican
Interior Department
Forestry Bureau
House
Senate
Cannon
Dalsell
Rules Committee
Humphrey
Dalzell
Norris
All House
Fitzgerald
Forest Service
Typhoid toll reported for Salem record
The Salem record notes 185 typhoid cases and sixteen deaths. The Benton county court sets the tax levy at 13.7 mills with 8 for state 3.6 for schools 1 for libraries and 4 for roads.
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Salem
Benton County
Echoola
Libraries
Roads
Republican caucus to curb House insurgent revolt
Washington Jan 10 Republican leaders vow to use caucus power to control insurgent revolt in the House. Whip Dwight drops insurgent congressmen from attendance notices as debate shifts to Pinchot Ballinger and the administration's stance. Gardner of Massachusetts shifts from favoring hostilities to backing a radical action plan amid evolving insurgent stance. Senate public lands committee revises Hallinger Pinchot inquiry to shape the selecting of its 40 member investigating panel.
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Washington
House
Dwight
New York
Pinchot-Ballinger
Republican Congressional Committee
Gardner
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Secon
Gasoclates
Senate
Hallloger-Pinchot
Representative Townsend introduces bill on Interstate Commerce Act amendments
Washington June 10 Representative Townsend introduced in the house a bill embodying Taft’s special message recommendations for amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act.
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Washington
Townsend
Reckless Young Millionaire Natthante F Moore Dies in Chicago
Coroner to investigate the death of Natthante F Moore son of Jas Hobart Moore, leader of the Rock Island financiers. Found dead at a south side resort after a period of heavy drinking, with a post mortem citing heart disease worsened by gastritis and nephritis. Police report no drug poisoning found. several resort women detained for questioning.
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Chicago
Hoffman
Natthante
Moore
Jas Hobart Moore
Rock Island
South Side
Cironmeda
Beral
Beun Grioking
Tye
Cool County Building Burns at Lewis and Clark Fair Grounds
A fire at the Cool county building on the Lewis and Clark fair grounds started by an explosion of rum in a moving picture factory. The Oregon building suffered damage estimated around 5000 dollars.
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Portland
Lewis and Clark Fair Grounds
Oregon
Betty Kooop and Lee Armstrong Married at Courthouse
Betty Kooop and Lee Armstrong were married at the courthouse in January 1914 with County Judge Helmus W. Thompson officiating.
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Betty Kooop
Lee Armstrong
Helmus W. Thompson
Cardinal Satolli First Apostolic Delegate to U S
Cardinal Satolli rose from Perugia Italy to become the Vatican's first apostolic delegate to the United States. He was educated at Italy’s leading clerical seats and later joined the College of Cardinals in 189? His U S mission drew worldwide telegraph dispatches.
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Cardinal Satolli
Vatican
United States
Perugia
Italy
College of Cardinals
City Water Receipts Reported for Thirteen Months
City Treasurer Frank Reisner presents a statement of Hugene water department receipts and expenditures for thirteen months since the city owned the plant. Total receipts reach 21,085.73 with 12,000.06 transferred from the construction fund. February and March show unusually small figures due to ongoing adjustments.
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Frank Reisner
Hugene Water Department
Erkeeiweeet
Poruaty Cie
Sid
Aumist Rae de Cera
Congo
Nsee Eave
Rome
Dr. Austin Flint Sr a Key Figure in Famous Medical Family
Dr. Austin Flint Sr. emerges as a central member of a renowned lineage of physicians. The narrative highlights his role within a distinguished medical family and his influence on late 19th century American medicine.
Austin Flint Sr. Noted American Wading Physician
Austin Flint Sr. of New York is described as one of America s wading physicians. He is the son of a famous doctor and the father of Austin Flint Jr a well known allenist.
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Austin Flint, Sr
New York
America
Austin Flint, Jr
City funds report shows transfers and construction balance
Part of the funds were turned over to J. J. Walton city treasurer after Reisner was removed but later reinstated. Walton’s funds were returned to Reisner in April. Department expenses totaled 32098.34 including two carloads of water pipe leaving 987.34 on hand. Construction Fund receipts for thirteen months reached 100952.88 with disbursements of 88481.94 leaving 12470.94 balance.
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J. J. Walton
Mr. Reisner
Council
Walton
Death notices Fannie Tith of Springfield Oregon
Mrs. Fannie Tith aged 23 died at her parents home in Springfield Oregon at 10 a m January 9 1910 Funeral services will be held at 8 a m January 11 and the body taken to Walker station for interment Rev J F Day of the Baptist church will conduct the services
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles and More
Will A. Marsh of Siler City North Carolina reports suffering from piles until using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, which quickly cured him. The salve also heals burns boils ulcers fever sores cuts and chaps. Available for 25 cents at W A Kuykendall’s.
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Will A. Marsh
Siler City
N. C
W. A. Kuykendall
Misses El ma and Norma Hendricks plan brick block at Bath and Oak
The Misses El ma and Norma Hendricks owners of the quarter block at Bath and Oak streets announce a two story brick business block will replace the old low building. The new 60 by 80 foot structure will include Pierce Bros grocers occupying part of the front on Oak street while the old building is moved to the rear. It will be faced with white pressed brick.
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Misses Elma
Norma Hendricks
Bath
Oak Streets
Pierce Bros
Oak Street
Fairmount
17Th Street
Columbia Avenue
Christian Church
15Th Street
Villard Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Williams
Franklyn Street
Mill Race Crossing
Melvin Hansen
2Nd
Blair Streets
Free Thomas
Matlock
Thomas
Morris
Garrett
Fire and Water Committee
Cross Arms
Chambers Hdw. Co
Morris Bros
John A. Roebling Sons
Westinghouse Electric Co
Power House
Pacific Telephone Co
W.L. Kincaid
Olive Street
Councilman Moon
Hall’s Texas Wonder Kidney Remedy Sold For Five Years
An advertisement touts Hall’s Texas Wonder as a guaranteed remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble with 60 days treatment per bottle. The seller, J. Hull, reports no complaints after five years of sales and usage.
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Texas
New Water Rates Adopted by City Council
The Eugene city council approved a new water rate schedule to take effect January 1 1910. Dwelling users pay about 1 dollar monthly. faucets 50 cents. baths 25 cents. toilets 25 cents. Large users face greater changes. A rates booklet will be distributed. The minutes note building permits for a 3000 seat tabernacle, light petitions for churches, street grade improvements, crosswalks, and various city contracts and payments.
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Eugene
Ef. N. Mount
Concru
Eugene Ministrial Association
6Th and Willamette Strets
F. L. Chambers
Alf Hampton
Williams
Health Committee
6Th
Monroe
Harrison
Sewer
Fire and Water Committee
Coburg Couple Wed Last Evening in Coburg Home
Coburg reports Wendell Bartholomew and Miss Alice M. Sterns wed at the bride’s Coburg home at 7 o’clock last night many locals in attendance. Bartholomew faced Odd Fellows rumors but dismissed them, while wedding cigars and a hardware store display hint at local celebration. Modern Woodmen installed officers with V C M L York, W A F H Chamberlain, and others. installing officer was Past Consul S R Mosher.
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Coburg
Wendell Bartholomew
Alice M. Sterns
Bartholomew
Wootmen
V. C
M. L. York
W. A
F. H. Chamberlain
N. E. Barrett
David Link
J. H. Newman
J. N. Blaig
Peter de Vos
F. R. Welch
H. G. Mosher
S. R. Mosher
Booth Brothers Illness Briefly Improves
Hon J H Booth returns from Grants Pass after being called by his brother Hon J O Booth's serious ptomaine poisoning. A telephone message this afternoon reports early recovery is now well assured from Grants Pass where the illness occurred, with the elder Booth slightly improved.
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J. H. Booth
Grants Pass
J. O. Booth
Roseburg
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