Missouri Women Hold Land Congress in Arcadia
Arcadia Missouri May 24 Back to the farm is the slogan of the first women’s land congress in the country convened here with Mrs John A Curran The event organized by the Woman’s Missouri Development company aims to spur settlement of 12000000 unclaimed acres delegates toured rural areas viewing cattle Angora goats Missouri mule and loom industries alongside agricultural exhibits A Marine guard from the Chester attended with dignitaries including Gen Leonard Wood Also noted a separate Texarkana Arkansas fire caused $100000 in losses.
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Arcadia
Tod
John A. Curran
Woman's Missouri It Development Company
Plot to Kill Kings of Portugal Uncovered In Confession
Lisbon reports an anarchist named Ramires confessed a February 1908 assassination plot targeting King Carlos and Crown Prince Luis. He names 16 politicians involved and says leaders still communicate aiming to kill King Manuel during Edward VII’s funeral. Extradition efforts target suspects in New York, London, Paris, and Rio de Janeiro.
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Lisbon
Ramires
Carlos
Lui
Portugal
Mauel
Edward
New York
London
Paris
Rio de Janeiro
Luiz
Brazil
Cotton Seed Convention Opens in Little Rock
The fourteenth annual Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association meeting began in Little Rock at the Marion hotel annex with Governor Donaghey and Mayor Dudley welcoming delegates. Dr W D Hunte spoke on the cotton boll weevil, with Prof Martin Nelson addressing field crops. Harvie Jordan and John Candler Cobb were set for key talks, as envoys in Buenos Aires received honors.
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Little Rock
Ark
Interstate
Ahd
Marion Hotel
George W. Donaghey
Arkansas
Dudley
W. D. Hunte
United States Department of Agriculture
Martin Nelson
US University of Arkansas
Harvie Jordan
Southern Cotton Grower Association
Atlanta
John Candler Cobb
National Tariff Commerce Association
Hoston
Mass
Tarif
Simple contrivance and neighborhood chatter in New York
At a New York dinner Eugene Higgins discusses his Varuna yacht bath apparatus, calling it a simple contrivance as reporters overplay the issue. A new neighbor, Mrs Finletter, has moved into a seven room house and shouts to her husband about luncheon, while a comical mispronunciation leads to a light kitchen table scene.
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Eugene Higgins
New York
Mr. Waigeins
Finsetter
Finletter
Hilary
Kiddlig
Big Wife
Bearish traits run in families warn of domestic strife
The author discusses how certain temperaments appear to repeat in families, predicting a cycle of unhappiness if the pattern continues. It argues that unresolved home tensions affect spouses and children and laments the lack of civilized respect within households.
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Mary Hunton Vorse
Murper
Faity Wall
Voltdeo
Hidean
Han
Carnival parade costumes transform floats into moving tableaux
A The Hagin correspondent notes public carnival costumes for a birthday celebration create striking, novel displays. Built frames conceal identities as monstrous animals, automobiles, churches and bridges glide along racks, replacing old wheeled floats with disguised tramcars.
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Berk
Tree Planting on Waste Lands and Historic Agriculture
A fragmentary account discusses Coke of Holkbriw and Thel Wr Wo, referencing Dr. Townshend and a plan to plant many acres. It notes 89 seeds planted yearly and a total expenditure around £536,992 on improving estates, with mentions of discovery and transformation of lands.
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Cuytler
Townshend
Hetween
Miss Ahlers Death Hinted Suicide at Metropolitan Hotel
In Peoria Illinois May 24 a 29 year old school teacher Miss Minute Ahlers was found dead with three bullet wounds in the Metropolitan hotel. Police hold K Easterly of Chitticetha Santa Fe conductor who says the tragedy arose from a broken romance. The coroner and chief of police investigate the manner and time of death.
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Peoria
Minute Ahlers
Princeyile, II
Metropolitan
3. K. Easterly
Chitticetha
Santa Fe Subway
Suttor
Pullee
W. W. Rhoades
W. & Illo
Negro Revolt Quashed as Troops Move Into Districts
Acting under presidential orders, thousands of troops are quietly deployed into suspected Negro districts to prevent revolt. Authorities report no crisis after President Gomes declaration and the use of measures to arrest alleged plotters.
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Gecvet
Gomes
War Department
Thoudaude
Gonz
Pegro
Forty Saved by Firemen in New York Blaze
Firemen plucked forty residents from second and third story windows as flames swept a home hallway. Mrs Miller and her elderly child were rescued from the blaze while others escaped using fire nets.
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New York
Persens
Miary Miller
Aremen
Het Buabund
Sheen Fawkles
Lorimer Seeks Senate Inquiry Amid Arrival in Washington
Senator William G Lorimer returns to Washington for a possible Senate investigation into election charges. He meets Speaker Cannon and others, bringing mystery to his actions. His son, Lorimer Jr., and new bride are honeymooning as the senator declines statements beyond being very busy on important matters.
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Washington
Wiliam G Lorimer
Ulavis
Uenist
Senate
Chies
William Lorimer, Jr
Lorimer
Cannon
Cullom
Ilinois
Drive Jews From Home in Kiel and Persecution Escalates
Berlin reports mass Jewish expulsion notices in Kiel within 24 hours with police entrenchment and insults as families, including women and children, are driven to rail stations. A second dispatch notes intense anti Jewish actions and fear, with many left destitute and forced to abandon property. Additional item mentions Richard Kevens, American ambassador, securing housing at Kolowrat palace and a separate note on a Japanese fugitive near Milmuga.
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Berlin
Kiel
Vienna
Kolowrat Palace
Richard Kevens
Rivert’ Hoftfiseehild
Onur Rozhechild
Chicago
Pharmacy Double Checks Prescriptions for Accuracy
A local arig store stresses that every prescription is weighed or measured twice and compared with the doctor’s order. The system aims to prevent mistakes and ensure the pharmacist fills each item exactly as prescribed.
Voodoo Doctor Triggers Fear Near Lyons
In Galena Kansas May 24 a voodoo doctor terrifies a posse near Lyons and escapes by cliff jumps. Mary Williams a black woman dies of heart disease after a white powder, later identified, is thrown at her.
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Posse
Lyons
Voodo Man
Galena
Kan
Voodoo Doctor
Mary Williams
Not-City Cab Promises Prompt Service Clarification
Notice from a cab operator denying links to rival drivers John Atha and Atha state business. The message emphasizes independent operations and urges callers to request immediate, reliable rides from the author.
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John Atha
Do To Atha
Bistom
Neverbust tire test sparks wetter road claim
The Neverbust test run of the Skooter car with Neverbust tires ended with the driver crashing into a post. The press agent claimed the test clearly showed the country needs wetter roads.
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Neverbust
Derelict Mystery Named By Government Experts
A cryptic Puck note mentions a derelict sighting near the race area and a vanished man from 16 years ago. Government experts say the missing man who fell from a car is somewhere in unity and must be avoided in all collision risks.
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Saturn
Einity
Colllelo
Puck
Musical Instruments Impress with Superior Craft
Readers praise the tote toneh harwony and warning as signs of musical superiority. One pistios in yetr hose stands as evidence of good taste and judgment.
Poisoned health and wrecks headline from old notices
Health ads tout Koley’s Kidney Remedy for kidney and bladder health. A train wreck near Rogers Arkansas leaves one dead and several injured as cars overturn on Wain No 4 bound for St Louis. Pinchot sails for the United States on the Arabic with a note of travel. warnings against substitutes in cough remedies tout Pollys Honey And Tar in a yellow package.
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Fort Smith, Ark
St Louis
Rogers
Ark
Boley
Leon
Mettormick Balltwearing Mew ers Sold by Philips-Brooks Co
Mettormick Balltwearing Mew ers are advertised as the best made and sold by Philips-Brooks Hardware Company.
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Mettormick
Philips-Brooks Hdw. Co
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