Durbin and Senate Debates Stir National Politics
The article notes Governor Durbin's stance on the vice presidency and Colombia appealing to the U.S. Senate. It mentions a Chicago traction firm opposing arbitration while seeking large public grants. Democrats protest gag rules on the Cuban reciprocity bill as the House, perceived as muzzled, tightens control under the speaker and rules committee. The piece reflects a wary view of Congress as a powerful, sometimes restrictive, deliberative body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
House of Representatives
United States of America
China Buys Time as Russia Builds Far East Forces
The article argues China acts with ill temper toward Russia, supplying pretexts for Moscow to enlarge military strength in the Far East. It suggests Russia could seize a moment to press its aims if China antagonizes further, warning of a dangerous window of opportunity for Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Russia
Far East
Governor Durbin's Ambitious Shuffle in 1908 Politics
The article weighs Governor Durbin's moves in national and state party strategy. It suggests he may seek the vice presidency while arranging Beveridge for an unopposed Senate path, with bets on future presidential chances and internal party influence. Durbin's suitability and maneuvers are debated amid Washington talk.
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Durbin
Beveridge
Washington
Dorbin
Senate
Unclear Suitor Near Top Ticket Announcement
Fragmentary line suggests a candidate may be formally announced as a suitor for the sole vacancy on the upcoming Republican national ticket. Context remains unspecified about identity or timing.
Parisian Beef Gratin and Winter Kitchen Notes
A home cooking column offers Mariton de Boeuf au Gratin using cold boiled beef with onions butter and tomato sauce baked with bread crumbs. It includes olive oil health notes and recipe variations for pumpkin and apple meringue pie quince custard marmalade and several side dishes. The piece ends with a note on pepper sandwiches and a casual meal guidance.
Colorful Home Style Dishes From A Historic Menu
A cookbook style list of simple kitchen recipes includes Pepper Layered Bread, Koffee Kitchen bread, Minced Ham on Toast, Whole Wheat Griddle Cakes, Sweet Potato Slices, Steamed Cranberry Pudding, Macaroni with Jelly, and a Grapes and Pecan Salad with mayonnaise.
Real Estate Transfers Across Monroe Township and Surroundings
Real estate transfers list numerous parcel trades and sales. Names include Hester A. Winans, George F Reamsnoyder, Chas and D Valentine, Hallam H Burchnell, Geo M Burchnell, J C McNabb, Herby R Schwartz, Geo Maver, Cosmos Krouse, Mary F Gayblot, Citizens' Trust Co, Wm H Dieler, Arthur G Dole, Martha Dole, John E White, Oscar Gandy, Edward P Williams, Wm Albersmeyer, Jonas E Bixby, Amelia H Rothert, Uriah Somers, Chas Finrick, Susan Carroll, Ellis Mercer, Euelah E Harding, Alli ver Harper, Samuel Cary, Abe Ackerman, Aristine N Felts, John J Ladig, and Abe Ackerman among others. Parcels include Fairview Place, Lake Township, Pleasant Township, and Monroe area. Prices range from 1 dollar to several thousand. Some governmental transfers noted to Samuel Cary and the United States government.
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Hester A. Winans
George F Reamsnoyder
McCovert
Monroeville
Chas
D. Valentine
Hallam H. Burchnell
Vass
Monroe Township
Cnas
Geo M. Burchnell
Wass Ptn
Monroe Tp
J. CG. McNabb
Herby R. Schwartz
Cedar Creek
Geo. Maver
Cosmos Krouse
Pleasant
Mary F. Gayblot
Geo. F. Reamsnider
McGovern
Citizens’ Trust Co
Wm. H
Lolette Dieler
Fairview Place
Arthur G
Martha Dole
John E. White
Oscar Gandy
Lake Tp
Edward P. Williams
Wm. Albersmeyer
S. Walton Ave
Acre
Jonas E
L. M. Bixby
Amelia H. Rothert
H. Burgess
New Haven
Uriah Somers
John and
I. A. Scherer
Finrick
Frisec
Marion
Susan Carroll
Ellis Mercer
Avel
Citz. Trust Co
Euelah E. Harding
Simon and
Mary Freistroffer
Alliver Harper
Wilding
United States
Aristine N. Felts
John J. Ladig
N. c
R. R
Jackson Tp
Keating to Appeal Lyncheham Habeas Corpus Case
United States district attorney Jos B Keating received Washington instruction to appeal to the Supreme Court from Circuit Judge Bakers ruling upholding habeas corpus proceedings. The move follows Lynchehams bid for release from arrest under a New York Southern District warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Jos
B. Keating
United States
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Baker
James Lyncheham
Southern District of New York
Tennant Family Return Drives Local Social Evening
Mrs Tennant and her daughter, J. H. Tennant, return home with Emma on a recent early evening visit. Neighbors note a warm reception as the family adjusts after a long absence and shares news of their travels.
Public meeting marks centennial church with Roosevelt.
Washington reports a Nov 17 gathering at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church attended by President Roosevelt, Secretary Hay, and other officials to honor the church’s 100 year history. Roosevelt urged action against corruption and praised Lincoln’s legacy in a ceremonial setting.
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Washington
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Hay
Shaw
Moody
Hitchcock
Justice Harlan
Supreme Court
John Bach McMasters
University of Pennsylvania
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for eczema itching and skin irritation. Mrs. M. Hagward of 152 High Street recounts rapid relief from hives and a severe hand cut after using the product sold by Meyer Bree Co. Drug Store. Sold nationwide for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the U S sole agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Lincoln remembered as man who embodied church teachings
Quote lauds Abraham Lincoln for living out biblical ideals, noting his selfless sacrifice and deep faith. The speaker asserts Lincoln exemplified what is preached in churches and honors his life and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield and Fort Wayne interurban line to Portland
W H Fledderjohann manager of the line from Fort Wayne to Decatur says the company plans to extend the interurban south to Portland as soon as the northern end is finished. Construction is advancing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
W. H. Fledderjohann
Springfield
Fort Wayne
Portland
Louisiana to Observe St Louis Transfer Centennial Events
Louisiana appropriates 100000 for state share of St Louis transfer exposition next year. Dec 18 20 commemoration includes Cabildo reception and ball recreating colonial era, addresses by Gov Heard and foreign reps, parade, naval review, gala, and a centennial mass and balcony oration with colors at Place DArmes.
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New Orleans
Lsa
State of Louisiana
Louisiana Historical Society
Claiborne and Wilkinson
Heard
France
Spain
United States
Cabildo
St. Louis Cathedral
Place D’armes
Great Labor Body Will Fight Smoot
United States faces Cuba policy in Senate debate as McClellan argues for closer ties and potential US monopoly on the Cuban market. He defends the moral obligation and dismisses objections that no benefit accrues, urging passage of the treaty terms.
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United States
Cuba
McClellan
Unusual Clinic Oversees Rare Appendix Seeds Found
Fort Wayne College of Medicine students witnessed a case at St. Joseph's Hospital where Dr. W. W. Barnett removed Miss Ethel Smith's appendix. The organ contained twenty-one cranberry seeds and one tomato seed, likely swallowed months ago, a remarkably rare find. Miss Smith, 18, is recovering well.
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Fort Wayne College of Medicine
St. Joseph's Hospital
W. W. Barnett
Ethel Smith
North Clinton Street
Miss Smith
Canal Envoys Arrived In Status Disputed
The article notes canal envoys have arrived and the German press largely ignores the matter while Neuste Nachrichten compares it to British seizures in the Transvaal War. Officials deem that comparison foolish and premature and expect no immediate developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Office
Neuste Nachrichten
Transvaal
Governor Alf Perdue Dies After Hallucination Of Indiana Governorship
Alf Perdue aged 83, a longtime Indiana huckster, died at the insane hospital after becoming convinced he would be Indiana’s governor. He attended the Durbin nomination convention at Tomlinson Hall, felt deceived, threatened Durbin, and was committed to the asylum where he passed away.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Alf’ Perdue
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Durbin
Panamanian Delegation Rejects Colombia Return Offer
The Panamanians on the Mayflower met Arias Morales and Aresemena of Bolivar with a short talk after boarding the ship. Colombia offered concessions on canal treaty passage, but Panama refused, saying its position was too strong to justify a change. The Colombians plan to sail to Savilla this afternoon aboard the Trent, staying aboard until 3 p.m.
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Colon
Panama
Arias
Morales
Aresemena
Lake Shore
Per
Department of Bolivar
Bogota
Republic of Colombia
Savanilla
Trent
Investigating break in at Dr. LaFollette Hoagland home
Sheriff reports a report of broken windows and filth thrown inside the Hoagland residence of Dr. G W LaFollette. Deputy Huguenard investigated but filed no afternoon report. Earlier a wood powder incident wounded a daughter and placards targeted the family. Harrod youths were later indicted for related actions.
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G. W. LaFollette
Hoagland
Huguenard
la Follette
Harrod
LaFollette
Lake Steamer Minnesota Burns Off Walpole Island
The wooden steamer Minnesota belonging to James Corrigan of Cleveland burned in the St. Clair River off Walpole Island. Fire started in the engine room around 9 AM, crew abandoned ship into a yawl boat, and by noon the vessel still burned with total loss likely.
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Detroit
Mich
Minnesota
James Corrigan
Cleveland
St. Clair River
Walpole Island
Social gathering at Fred Blake home in Washington township
A Saturday evening social event occurred at the residence of Fred Blake in Washington township. Readable fragments indicate a neighborhood gathering with informal activities and attendees from the local area.
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Fred Blake
Washington Township
Witness to testify in Wood charges case
Washington November 17 Major Runcie one of the principal witnesses for the senate committee on military affairs in the matter of the charges against General Leonard Wood has informed the committee he will appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Runcie
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Leonard Wood
Markets Close Mixed On Wheat Gains And Corn Dip
Wheat led gains at 78 percent on light receipts with Chicago and Minneapolis quotes. December corn fell to 41 1/4 cents on favorable weather, oats held steady, and January provisions opened firm with pork around 11.57 per barrel and ribs near 6.10.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Chicago Cattle and Sheep Market Report With Varied Receipts
Chicago markets report cattle receipts at 10 000 with steady to lower bids and mixed classes. Good to prime steers bring around 4 90, poor to medium 3 25 to 4 73, cows and bulls 2 to 4 50, calves 2, feeders 2 50 to 4, while sheep receipts total 20 000 with wethers 5.75 to 4.24, mixed 2 45 to 3 40, native lambs 4 5.60, western lambs 3 0 to 5 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Ind
Graham
E&e
City
Timothy
Butter Cheese and Bags Market Report
Chicago market notes show butter steady at 15 21 3/4 to 16 1/3 cents per pound with creameries bidding. Cheese prices ease with daisies at about 19 1/2 to 20 1/4 cents and twins at 10 to 11 cents. Market activity remains quiet as buyers and sellers assess supply.
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Chicago
New York Produce Market Report Sees Quiet Trading
Butter receipts total 7 177 packages with market quiet to film. Creamery and state dairy prices listed across varieties from fancy to late, with several dates noted. Cheese receipts 1954 packages show mixed readings. rosary of grades and prices across western and state Pennsylvania stocks. Meat, sugar, and grain slight movement as markets hold steady. coffee and molasses also steady in New Orleans.
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New York
Isree
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
Fort Wayne Market Prices Report November 17
Fort Wayne Indiana markets list prices for spring wheat flour to 5.20 per barrel and various grains and seeds. Also covers live stock hay and produce values including butter lard cabbage apples onions and poultry with per unit quotes.
Admiral Evans plans return voyage on Kentucky in 1910
Washington reports Admiral Evans commander-in-chief of the Asiatic squadron will sail aboard the Kentucky around March 1 and reach U S waters in early May after a voyage via the Mediterranean. A visit to Emperor William was suggested but officials say naval orders limit his return route and German waters are unlikely.
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Washington
Admiral Evans
Asiatic Squadron
United States
Kentucky
Mediterranean
American
Evans
William
Navy
Uni
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