Army to fall under surgeons Wood and Ainsworth
Washington reports a likely shift in Army leadership before Roosevelt leaves office with Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood poised to become chief of staff and Maj. Gen. Fred C. Ainsworth serving as adjutant general. Wood rises rapidly from captain in 1901 to major general in 1903 while Ainsworth, eight years older, advances at the department’s traditional pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Wood
James F. Wade
Arthur MacaArthur
Gen
MacArthur
Gen. Wood
Milwaukee
Fred D. Grant
Department of the East
Wade
Philippines
Department
Taft
Islands
America
Europe
Bell
Gen. Bell
Gen. Ainsworth
Hoyle
Progress of Panama Canal Luz: Loud reports optimistic canal progress
Michigan Representative George A Loud toured the canal zone with a party from Washington. He praises the organization and management under Col Gorgas, notes low disease rates, and says completion could come in seven to ten years though costs may exceed initial estimates.
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Gan
Washington
Canal Zone
Detroit
Mr. Loud
Co. Gorgas
George A. Loud
Panama Canal
Longworths Stay In Cincinnati At Rookwood
Mr and Mrs Nicolas Longworth arrived in Cincinnati and will spend a couple of months at Rookwood enjoying riding driving tennis and golf with friends. They may visit Alaska in summer and on the way home stopped at Athens for a visit with Gen and Mrs C H Grosvenor, close friends.
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Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Rookwood
Longworth
Washington
Alaska
Atlantic
Athens
C. H. Grosvenor
Longworths
A Persistent Creditor
A brief comic item features a gentleman named George portrayed as a thoroughbred who forgets his clothes after dressing. Dialogue shifts to a quip about a tailor thwarting similar forgetfulness by Nede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Nede
Seasickness and the sea from a shipboard view
Simeon Ford reflects on seasickness as a brain affliction and notes his tolerance for storms seen from small ships. He recalls watching gales lash the ocean from deck and describes his physical stance during the experience. The Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Ford
Taft and Foraker Forces Clash In Spectacular Fight
In a dramatic confrontation political leaders Taft and Foraker mobilize rival factions amid a heated struggle for influence. Reporters describe intense exchanges, crowded streets, and sharp lines drawn between supporters.
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Taft
Foraker
Smoke Out Battle Shapes Taft Foraker Feud in Ohio
In Columbus May 15 the Taft and Foraker Dick factions clash as party leaders consider terminating the contest with a resignation. Chairman Brown cancels a central committee meeting after Dick postpones the general conference. Taft forces plan to smoke out county and state officials to reveal loyalties and favor Taft.
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Columbus
Taft
Foraker-Dick
Foraker
Walter F. Brown
Republican State Central Committee
Hat “Ody
Ate
Brown
Arthur I. Voreys
State Central Committee
Harris
Voreys
Central Committee
Taft Anyon
Central American Union Seen Rising From Guatemala Crisis
Guatemala faces a looming upheaval as a plan to topple President Carrera unfolds. General Toledo leads the revolt with backing from Zelaya of Nicaragua and other Central American presidents. A federation of Central American republics is suggested as an eventual outcome, with Mexico and the United States possibly receptive. Cabrera is said to be ousted within ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Guatemala
Central America
Mexico
United States
Carrera
Toledo
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Honiuras
Salvador
Cabrera
Stephenson Narrowly Favored in Wisconsin Senate Caucus
In Madison on May 15 Isaac Stephenson of Marinette gained 48 of 52 votes needed to win a U S Senate seat in the Republican caucus after nine ballots. Former supporters of Coover and Lenroot backed him as he held a lead earlier but Lenroot quit to break the six week stalemate. Five absentees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Isaac Stephenson
Marinette
United States
Coover
I. N. Lenroot
PURO
Drainage Tunnel Begins in Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek Colorado May 12 celebration marks start of the long planned drainage tunnel project. Prominent mining and business leaders from across Colorado attend festivities as excursion trains bring hundreds to the camp. The tunnel aims to drain virgin territory believed to hold over 200 million dollars in potential wealth.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Colorado
Iowa Board adopts Stookey law certificates grading
Des Moines reports the state board of educational examiners adds certificate grades under the Stookey law including five year and first and second grade state certificates for college and normal graduates. It also notes provisions for out of state graduates and future office rearrangements at the capitol beginning July 1.
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Des Moines
State Board of Educational Examiners
State House
Iowa
Grinnell
State Railroad Commission
State University of
State Normal School
Educational Board of Examiners
State Educational Board of Examiners
State University
State Normal Schools
State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Ann Arbor
Yale
State Departments of Education
Supreme Court ruling limits damages for travel on passes
Ben L Sallinger of Carroll county sued Western Union in Milwaukee for damages after missing a court date due to a delayed telegram. The Supreme Court ruled he must answer if he rode on a pass and that he can recover only expenses actually incurred, not potential costs.
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Supreme Court
Ben L. Sallinger
Carroll County
Milwaukee
Carroll
Western Union
Sallinger
Chicago
Governor appoints two to state boards
Capt. F H Robbins of Waukon a Civil War veteran is named inspector to succeed the late C H Tallmadge. George Blanche of Belle Plaine is reappointed to his seat on the board of veterinary medical examiners.
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F. H. Robbins
Waukon
C. H. Tallmadge
George Blanche
Belle Plaine
Veterinary Medical Examiners
Independent Phones Backed by Iowa Groups in Bell Disconnect
Iowa independent telephone men and Des Moines Mutual Telephone officers welcomed news that the Bell company abandoned its bid against the United States Independent Telephone company. The independent group is among the world’s largest and has aided many independent lines, including Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Telephones
Iowa
Rock Island Secures 40 000 to 50 000 White Oak Ties Near Van Meter
The Rock Island railroad closed contracts with land owners near Van Meter and Booneville for 40 000 to 50 000 white oak ties to be delivered this season for Iowa division repair work. White oak ties price has doubled in ten years from 40 to 75 cents, with treated yellow pine and Oregon fir at 90 cents. About 400 000 ties were used on the Iowa division last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
van Meter
Booneville
Iowa
Rock Island
State Health Board Orders Quarantine for Meningitis Cases
The state board of health requires quarantine of spinal meningitis cases until recovery. Directives were sent to local health boards though the action occurred at a special meeting, not a formal rule. The board deems immediate steps essential to prevent disease spread due to the current state situation.
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State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Des Moines Recognized as Grain Shipping Center
The Wabash railroad announces Des Moines will be allowed grain elevation at the same rate as Omaha Kansas City and Missouri river points. Elevation covers charges for loading and unloading grain from cars and will greatly aid Des Moines in becoming a grain shipping center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wabash Railroad
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri
Iowa Deposits Grow Landmark Increase Over Seven Years
The article notes that by 1907, Iowa state and savings banks show more than double deposits over seven years, now six times higher than sixteen years prior. National and private banks show nearly equal totals, suggesting deposits may approach one billion dollars in seven more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Does Your Back Ache
James R. Keeler of Fenner Street Cazenovia New York describes fifteen years of back and kidney pain. He reports relief from the first box of Doan's Kidney Pills and says two boxes restored him to good condition. He notes his wife and friends also benefited and recommends the pills sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Keeler
Fenner St
Cazenovia
N. Y
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Peat as Inexpensive Fuel Invented by Swedish Officer
Lieut H Ekelund of Jonkoping Sweden claims a new powder form peat fuel that can heat furnaces enough to work steel without coal. The method promises inexpensive heat and reduced coal use.
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H. Ekelund
Jonkoping
Sweden
Modern hot water heaters marketed for farms and small towns
The Great Western Heater Company of Des Moines Iowa sells hundreds of simple cast iron hot water heaters to farmers and homeowners at low prices for complete jobs. They invite inquiries for information and provide the address Boz 465 Des Moines Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Western Heater Company
Des Moines
Iowa
Boz
DesMoines
Tomorrow's Ritual Ends Leadership Says Girl
A young girl speaks of an impending wedding conduct by Reginald and hints that her upcoming role at the altar will mark a final turning point in leadership. Her calm cigarette moment underscores a quiet resolve about the future.
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Reginald
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cheney Company Notice
An advertisement from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo proclaims the firm’s reliability and promises on time performance in business. It includes testimonials, price 75 cents per bottle, and claims of direct action on blood and mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Alin BG
Kinnan & Marvin
Toledo, & Hall
Hall
Stomach on Strike by Mrs Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement proclaims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure stomach trouble and boost blood health. It cites Mrs Mary Stackpole of Lowell Massachusetts who was bedridden with backaches and weight loss and improved after using the tonic treatment. Claims extend to anemia rheumatism neuralgia and locomotor ataxia with pills sold by druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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Mr. Williams
Mary Stackpole
Liberty Street
Lowell
Mass
Dr. Williams
Schenectady
N. Y
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Central American Union
Wisconsin
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Capitol
Council
State Geological Survey
Eleventh
Food and Dairy Commissioner's Department
Koto
Eleventh Street
State Pardon Board
Ben Sallinger
James Nugent
Nellie Bremer
Nugent
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