Inland Waterways Bill Gains Taft Endorsement
In the April 29, 1908 issue The Week in Sentinel reports Secretary Taft’s strong approval of the Newlands inland waterways bill. The plan creates an inland waterways commission with an $80 million project scope and a $50 million appropriation, plus bonds if funds dip below $20 million. The War Department lauds coordination of navigation with other water uses and cooperation among states municipalities and private interests. Taft favors Army engineer chiefs serving on the commission and details of engineer support when not conflicting with duties.
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Taft
Newlands
Inland Waterways Commission
War Department
Army
Publicity bill seen advancing in Congress
The McCall campaign fund publicity bill appears set for passage this session. The House committee reported it with a favorable recommendation, backed by Perry Belmont’s publicity group. The measure requires national committees to disclose receipts and disbursements tied to elections in two or more states.
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Congress
House Committee On
Representatives
House
Perry Belmont
New York
Washington
McCall
House of Representatives
Representative McCall
Massaschusetts
Massachusetts
Plans State Waterways Development in New York
New York state forms an organization to develop state waterways and land improvements. The program outlines reopening abandoned waterways and creating terminal facilities, plus operating existing and future waterways as part of a broad development plan issued from Albany.
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New York State
Albany
New York
Experience of a Poultry Dealer in 19th Century Industry
A fragment discusses poultry keeping rising as a learned industry. It mentions farmers gaining skill by trial and error and cites E R Spaulding of Jaffrey New Hampshire praising Sloan's Liniment for poultry diseases. A mis-spelled quote references canker and roup.
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Sloan
E. R. Spauldig
Jaffrey, N. H
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Advert Insight
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as relief for neuralgia and neurabia under congested irritated nerves. Testimonials from Mrs Barton and Mrs Ferrier claim quick relief with two tablets, and the Miles Medical Co offers a druggist refund of the first package if it fails to benefit the user.
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Dr. Miles
Mercury Tuberculosis Cure Shown by Naval Doctor
Naval Surgeon Barton Lisle Wright reports mercury injections as an effective tuberculosis treatment in early 1900s trials at Pensacola and Las Animas. Early results improved lung lesions and patient strength, prompting further Bureau investigation into mercury as a specific against TB.
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Barton Lisle Wright
United States Naval Bulletin
Wright
C. T. Hibbett
United States Naval Hospital
Pensacola
Fla
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Naval Hospital
New Fort Lyon
Las Animas
Col
Uncle Joe's Committee Faces Deep Analysis in House
The Cannon committee to investigate the paper trust and pulp tariffs attracts intense scrutiny. Members named include Mann of Illinois, Miller of Kansas, Stafford of Wisconsin, and Bannon of Ohio, all Republicans, with Tennessee and others among the roster.
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Cannon
Paper Trust
House
Mann
Illinois
Miller
Kan
Stafford
Wisconsin
Bannon
Ohio
Sim
Tennessee
Congressional fights over trusts and currency dominate session
The House debates Speaker Cannon allies and a probe into trusts while Fordney and Garros clash over land grant amendments. Italian and other immigrant figures rise in numbers as Aldrich currency plans falter. Senate blocks Roosevelt naval bill though a two ships per year pledge may emerge.
President Roosevelt urges reforms as Congress balks
The president presses reform measures in a special message while Congress resists, reading the message briefly before adjourning. The House shows desertion and the Senate ends its session with little chance of passage, signaling a divisive prelude to the next national campaign and a looming clash with Democrats.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
House
Emigration from Italy Drops in Early 20th Century
Emigration figures for the first quarter show 34,100 Italians leaving the country for oversea destinations, with 1,824 not of Italian nationality among them. The figure marks a decrease from previous periods, reflecting the impact of hard times in the United States and global migration patterns.
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United States
la Plata
Brazil
Countries
Italy
Havre
Attorney General Weighs Charters in Brewery Saloon Clash
Indiana faces a brewing battle as Attorney General Bingham plans a state wide crusade against retail liquor shops owned or controlled by breweries. He aims to sever brewery ties from the saloon trade, a move that could shutter many establishments dependent on brewery support.
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Bingham
Indiana
Thaw seeks release from Matteawan with new attorney
The Thaw family laments his move to hire counsel for a sanity hearing at Matteawan as a step toward release. The writer argues his murder shows persistent unfitness and warns of grave miscarriage of justice if freed.
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Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Asylum
Sullivan Hands Over 54 Undivided Shares to Bryan
Col. Roger Sullivan of Illinois transfers the undivided fifty four shares and hands them to Col. William J. Bryan of Nebraska. The move reflects a shift in control within the political circle.
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Roger Sullivan
Illinois
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Delegates to Denver Convention Highlight Political Maneuvering
The piece notes Johnson supporters aiming to disrupt Bryan’s Illinois pull, with expectations of a single ballot at Denver. It discusses Indiana brewery politics, potential law actions against saloons, and references Roosevelt’s attacks on robber barons as context for current events.
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Stcker
Denver
Johnson
Illinois
Bryan
Tribune Sees Cannon Bluff To Hinder Paper Trust Probe
The Chicago Tribune asserts Uncle Joe Cannon is bluffing about investigating the paper trust during congressional recess. It accuses him of a campaign ploy and praises the Tribune as a reliable Republican voice. Dalzell argues tariff irrelevant to wood pulp prices and questions how tariff removal would affect pulp workers.
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Chicago Tribune
Joe Cannon
Paper
Tribune
Ilinois
Dalzell
Paper Trust
Magnate Ryan Hints at Large Street Car Funds in 1900
Thomas F. Ryan, a Morgan site magnate, says about half a million dollars moved in a New York street car deal and likely aided the 1900 election of a candidate named ir'in'ey. He is unsure if funds were used to back a movement to defeat Bryan for the Democratic nomination and notes the late 1899 idea once looked favorable. He asks if stray funds are being commandeered against Bryan at present.
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Thomas F. Ryan
Morgan Site
New York
Bryan
Indiana Senate duel over naval expansion bids
Senators Beveridge and Hemenway drift apart on naval increase. Beveridge backs the president while Hemenway favors two battleships a year, at least this year. Hemenway faces re election first, suggesting Indiana sentiment on battleship plans may emerge.
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Beveridge
Hemenway
Indiana
New Hampshire Joins Massachusetts in Reserve Column and Whipsaw
New Hampshire aligns with Massachusetts in the reserve column and may join the administration bandwagon in Chicago at the psychological moment if opportunity arises. The state could back any other bandwagon with a real chance to lead the parade.
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New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Chicago
Committee of Fifty Targets Gambling Houses in South Bend
In South Bend the committee of fifty pursues closing down gambling resorts and disorderly houses as part of a broader reform effort. The drive focuses on curbing vice and improving civic order amid rising concerns over illicit activities.
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South Bend
Prom
Warrants Issued in Case of Unlawful Use of Property
A report notes warrants issued for respectable citizens whose property is rented for unlawful purposes. It discusses temperance law enforcement and criticizes the do nothing policy as hard to explain in the campaign. Senator Beveridge is highlighted as watching Indiana’s favorite senator during his campaign travels.
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Beveridge
Senate
Congress
Indiana
Publishers oppose sacred tariff policy of Speaker Cannon
The piece notes publishers challenge Speaker Cannon over tariff policy and questions how Republicans will respond if he gains sway in Chicago. It mentions a $40 million Pennsylvania Railroad loan and Fort Wayne’s involvement, plus Mayor Hosey’s readiness to act. The Raisuli ambush is noted as sensational humor.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Hope
New York Legislature Adjourns as Gov Hughes Sought
Fragmentary OCR states the New York legislature adjourned amid ongoing sessions while Governor Hughes was sought for comments and actions. Entities are unclear due to damaged text.
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New -York
Goerno Hughes
Extra Session Timing Impacts European Salon Vacations
An extra parliamentary session is announced as many salons schedule vacations in Europe, potentially disrupting planned travel and cultural events.
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Europe
Editors React as Print Paper Trust Faces Backlash
Republican editors opposing the print paper trust risk embarrassment for themselves. Your Uncle Joseph may be a Chicago convention nominee, inviting attacks labeling him a pirate and other wicked accusations.
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Joseph
Chicago
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Son
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Speaker Cannon
Uncle Joe
Raisuli
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Globe Art Store
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