Roosevelt to Outline Major Policy Goals in Coming Message
President Roosevelt, before leaving Washington for Panama, nearly finished the congressional message due next month. It will push progressive taxation on large fortunes, federal oversight of interstate corporations, and curb divorces, plus calls for public campaign expenditure transparency and eight hour railroad law. Immigration controls and monetary elasticity are also on the agenda, with no tariff revision planned.
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Sage widow outlines funding aims for youth and church
New York reports reveal Mrs. Russell Sage intends to endow a home for aged toddlers and a fund to educate young men for the church. She states her intentions clearly amid inquiries driven by money seekers and those who pressed for more.
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British French Fleet to Demo in Moorish Waters
Gibraltar reports a British Atlantic fleet will leave for Tangier to join a French fleet for a demonstration in Moorish waters. The move comes as conditions in Morocco worsen with assaults on foreigners, raids, and anti foreign hostility increasing.
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Equity Bill Aims to Dissolve Standard Oil Trust
Washington reports Morrison and Kellogg will file a government bill in St Louis seeking to dissolve the Standard Oil Corporation and enjoin its future trade restraints. The suit names constituent companies and plans to restore them to independent firms while criminal action for officials may follow after the civil case concludes.
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National Congress Meets On Uniform Divorce Laws
The National Congress on Uniform Divorce Laws in Philadelphia adopts about a third of the proposed uniform bill. Delegates from 27 states and DC attend with Protestant denominations and Catholic Bishop Shanley. Causes for annulment include infidelity and for absolute divorce include desertion and cruelty.
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Maine Supreme Court rules against American board in Chandler will fight
The Maine Supreme Court ruled against the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in contesting Solomon H. Chandler's codicil. Chandler's 1896 will left $1,000,000 to the board, but a 1902 codicil bequeathed all to relatives, a decision upheld amid questions on soundness of mind.
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Court To Take Recess and Manila Bonds for Sale
The Supreme Court plans a recess from November 19 to December 3 over Thanksgiving. The War Department invites bids for 2,000,000 in Manila bonds with 10 3 4 percent value, bids due December 19. bonds exempt from taxation by act. Also notes a sarcophagus contract for McKinley mausoleum material. A man coughs up a twig after a long swallow. Paris denies a Madrid king assassination rumor via Reuters.
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Mariah Hill Correspondence Notes Social Visits
Mrs. Andy Lehr and children of Belleville Illinois visited her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Moffenbreit. Mrs Joseph Sturm of Jasper was a guest of F Wagner and family last week. Mr and Mrs Joe Haviik of Ferdinand called on friends Sunday. A fine baby girl arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Jochim. Dr A J Maslowsky and Otto Spayd pleasure trip to Ferdinand. Paul Ender business trip to our county capital Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Killian Nord spent Sunday at Jasper.
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St Meinrad Community Notes and Local Projects
Edward Ringemann returns to Valparaiso University after a home visit to cast his first vote. Italian workers finish church floor tiling. Paul Henry begins marble pillar finishing to enhance the new church. St Meinrad Creamery grows with new patrons and cows. Dr N A James makes sick calls to Ferdinand and travels to Louisville with colleagues. Coal diggers remain busy as road conditions are favorable for winter coal. Local merchants Vaal, Fieig, Scheffer, and Spechner stand ready to fill orders.
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Surprise party honors Frank Knapp on 25th birthday
A pleasant surprise party was held last Thursday night for Frank Knapp’s 25th birthday. The All Star Orchestra provided music and guests enjoyed carved refreshments into a late hour, with Mr and Mrs Gustave Woerter and others in attendance.
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SIMPLE TRAP NEST DESIGN RECOMMENDED FOR HEN RECORDS
The trap nest from Ontario agricultural college uses a light door that rises when a hen enters. A hook drops to release the door, allowing convenient tracking of laying records. The nest measures 12 by 12 by 15 inches and is set by catching the hook under a slat.
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Marketing Live Poultry Across Large Cities
The piece notes steady annual demand for live poultry in big cities with a large share going to Jewish markets due to rabbinical slaughter rules. Prices peak during Jewish holidays, making dressing before shipping wasteful if markets are nearby. Proper crates with partitions, ventilation, and careful handling prevent losses in transit.
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Avoiding Medicines in Fowl Care
An article argues against adding medicines to fowl drinking water or human beverages, asserting healthy living conditions with sunlight and exercise as the true health plan. It warns drugs and strong additives can injure delicate fowl membranes and advises medicines only for illness, not for healthy birds.
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Wonderful Tunnel Joins New York City to New Jersey
A completed seventy five million dollar tunnel under the North River connects New York City with Weehawken New Jersey. Only an eighth of an inch misalignment and three quarters of an inch grade error mark an extraordinary construction feat. The route runs from Jersey Meadows beyond Bergen Hill to Thompson Avenue Long Island City. The project includes electric power lighting and safety systems with concrete walkways inside the tubes. Fireproof Pullmans and steel cars are planned with ventilation and sanitary oversight by city authorities. The design emphasizes safety with iron screw pile foundations and concrete lining.
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