Tillman Remembered as Fighter Politician of Lost Era
The Butte News hails Ben Tillman as a dynamic, fearless figure who battered foes and challenged Roosevelt, urging a Tillmanesque statesman to inspire today’s timid lawmakers. The piece laments his illness but praises his vigor and confrontational style as a model for national leadership.
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Ben Tillman
Butte News
Dispatches
Carolinian
Roosevelt
National
America
Tillman
Washington
Aldrich
Senate
Cannon
Congress
Tillman Affliction Aphasia Grips Senator’s Speech
The article explains aphasia as a potential outcome of Tillman’s illness, detailing forms such as loss of speech, word misuse, and word deafness. It notes brain-center involvement, risks to public career, and argues mind may outlive speech, illustrating mind body ties.
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Tillman
Growth of Canada shows 366 new companies formed in 1909
Canada’s business expansion is marked by Bradstreet’s report that 366 new companies were chartered in 1909, with total authorized capital rising from 9.6 million in 1900 to 1.21 billion last year. Despite a 32.5 percent drop from 1906, overall growth remains vast, boosted by American capital and enterprise.
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Bradstreet’s
Dominion
Printing office ad reform urged in Grants Pass
The Courier argues for stopping wasteful advertising by reforming methods and urges business and professional people in Grants Pass and the county to read the referenced article, citing the need for smarter spending.
Self balancing aero plane and ledger idea in Omaha report
William Howard, a convict in Omaha, is paroled to develop a self balancing aircraft, hailed by authorities as ahead of its time. The Albany Citizen, new paper by E L Jones and G D Arnold, arrives with strong ads and neat print. Sedalia girls abandon rats for hair ribbons, fashion shifts away from the trend.
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William Howard
Omaha
Neb
Bill
Albany Citizen
E. L. Jones
G. D. Arnold
Albany
Sedalia
Pinchot Reveals Facts in Ballinger Inquiry
Washington reports a surprising development in the Ballinger Pinchot investigation as Pinchot says his charges about Ballinger relied on a letter from J T Ronald to Dr Lyman Abbott, not Ballinger's own letter. He notes Ballinger had previously told the president a true statement of facts. Pinchot discusses evidence, Taft correspondence, and Gravis incidents as the hearing continues.
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Washington
Ballinger
Taft
Pinchot
West
Gravis
Forest Service
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Interior
Spokane
Glavis
California
Senator Flint
Beryerly
Garfield
Pepper
Interior
Mother Gray's Australian Leaf advertised remedy
An old patent medicine advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a universal cure for kidney or bladder trouble nervousness and fatigue. It claims numerous testimonials and offers the product by mail for 50 cents from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N
Taft Letter Remarks on Garfield and Pinchot Controversy
Ballinger expresses belief that much hostility toward him stems from uncovering predecessors’ actions without warrant of law, as he writes to Taft regarding Garfield and Pinchot letters. The missive highlights tensions over administrative overreach and legal justification.
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Taft
Garfield
Pinchot
Ballinger
Tragic Love Rivalry Ends in Suicide in Kansas City
In Kansas City Missouri last night Grace Gayou aged 19 was shot dead in a store where she worked by Luis Hillson who then killed himself after severely beating Jack Doyle a rival for Mrs. Gayou s affections The tragedy followed a confrontation over the woman s affections and ended in suicide and death.
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Kansas City
Grace Gayou
Luis Hillson
Jack Doyle
Gayou
Nine Injured In Delware River Ferry Collision In Fog
In a dense fog on the Delaware River nine people were injured when the Camden ferryboat, carrying about 600 passengers, crashed into the Wenoah as it prepared to depart. The Camden sustained the most damage and victims on both vessels received prompt aid. Additionally mentions of Hallard's Snow Liniment and Health Coffee advertisements interrupt the report, while a note that Hon E O Potter and his wife Pauline left for Europe appears at the end.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Camden
Wenoah
E. O. Potter
Pauline
Europe
Strengthen Ana Wee Prompts for Vulnerable Youths
Fragmentary note references improving female community roles and safeguarding weak children. Mentions Knaker venue and a time marker unclear. Lacking concrete names, dates, or organizations, the item appears as an OCR fragment urging better support for women and vulnerable youths.
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Ana Wee
Exquisite Perfumes and Fragrances Offered Here
Perfumes lasting and fragrant with a selection from leading manufacturers. Easter scents available for repeat visits. Highlights include Spiehler’s Queen of Violets and Colgate’s Caprice among many others.
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Spiehler
Seasonal Beauty Necessities for Every Lady
A local shop highlights essential creams for the season. If a favorite is not in stock they will order it, offering informed guidance to help customers choose. The firm invites shoppers to rely on their knowledge in this beauty line.
Things We Think and What Others Think
Hibert Bode mocks political folly and social pretensions in a satirical piece. He satirizes tariff talk, domestic life, and public figures including Dr Cook, Peary, and European elites while wryly commenting on marriage, law, and power. The column blends irony with contemporary references to politics and society.
Odd Medical Edicts On Postoperative Tool Handling
A debunking note warns against patients carrying surgical tools after operations. The speaker cites cases where physicians left equipment inside patients and condemns the practice as inconvenient and potentially dangerous for those with iron constitutions. The commentary urges caution and adherence to proper medical protocols.
Postal Rate Threats Draw Fire from Taft and Knox
A historical letter critiques President Taft and Secretary Knox for pressuring higher second class postage rates. It cites a $17.5 million postal deficit blamed on periodicals and magazines, argues for fair mail rates based on average weight, and opposes funding envelopes and franked mail subsidies.
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Taft
Knox
Postal Department
Congress
Mitnesota
Uncle Joe
Enlai
Dr Hell’s Anti Pain Carded Cure Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Hell's Anti Pain as a quick relief for cholera morbus and bowel complaints. It claims instant relief from cramps flux and diarrhoea and lists Dillon Drug Co as the seller.
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Dr. Hell
Morbus
Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve Sold Fast in 1908
In 1908 every tube of Sutherland's Eagle Eye Salve was sold with a positive guarantee and no complaints. It is advertised as good for the eyes, available from Dillon Drug Co. The filing of Oak Ridge on the Natron extension prompted E. E. Hyland, owner of the Lownalte, to buy the land last November in anticipation of a railroad division.
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Sutherland
Dillon Drug Co
Oak Ridge
Natron
E. E. Hyland
Fortify Now Against Winter Colds and Crip Threats
Fortify now against recurring season illnesses with Preventicn tablets marketed as a dependable guard. The ad promotes a candy cough cure and preventive at the same stage, claiming instant use and pocket savings. Sold by Yoringtons Drug Store.
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Yoringtons Drug Store
Southern Pacific Pledges Trail Open By March 10
The Southern Pacific promised the railroad commission to run trails on line by March 10 as the ferry at Benicia is scheduled to be repaired providing river crossing service resumes.
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Southern Pacific
Railroad Commission
Benicia
Administrator Named in Oregon Probate Petition
Mara, administrator with the will annexed, of Theresa A. Beker’s estate in Clackamas County Oregon, invites creditors to present claims with vouchers within six months to the law office of D and Latourette in Oregon City, Oregon, dated November 23.
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Arrea
A. Haker
Wty
State of Oregon
Notles
D and
Fe Latourette
Oregon
MARA
Theresa A. Beker
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