Roosevelt Awarded Nobel Prize Money Plans Industrial Peace Fund
President Roosevelt received word that Norway has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to him. About $37,128 will fund a trust to create an Industrial Peace Committee in Washington to convene labor and capital, review topics, and publish conference results. Trustees include the U.S. chief justice, agriculture secretary, commerce and labor secretary, plus labor and capital representatives. The six member committee will oversee annual conferences and handle expenses.
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Washington
Tange
Norway
White House
Roosevelt
Loerland
Nobel Committee
The
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Fnd Labor
Labor
Committee of Six
Industrial Peace Committee
Simplified Spelling Debate On House Floor
Washington lawmakers spar over reform to English spelling. Gillette of Massachusetts defends, Clark of Missouri mocks timetable, urging readers to spell phonetically. Livingston of Georgia warns of chaos if reform passes.
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Washington
Gillette
Massachusetts
Clark
Missouri
United States
Ite
Livingston
Georgia
Moody nomination blocked for Supreme Court seat
Washington reports that opposition in the Senate prevented the confirmation of William H. Moody as associate justice when his nomination was taken up in executive session. The objection centered on Charles J. Bonaparte and a Chicago speech from September 1899.
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Knox
Bonaparte
Senate
Rayner
Fairbanks
Moody
Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte
William H. Moody
Supreme Court of the United States
Chicago
Appeals for Protection From Digestive Ailments
A compact advertisement urges protection for digestive organs from fermented food microbes causing dyspepsia biliousness and constipation. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple remedy available at druggists for 60c or 1.00 with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. Caldwell
Senate and House in Brief Dec 11 1923 Washington
Senate adopted a resolution to record the negro troops dismissed by the president and began considering a child labor bill for the District of Columbia. An executive session occurred. The House reviewed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill but took no action amid broad debate.
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Senate
House
Washington
District of Columbia
Metcalf Won't Report On San Francisco Inquiry
Secretary Metcalf of the department of commerce and labor will not report to the Senate the result of his investigation into the Japanese controversy at San Francisco. He went to San Francisco as the president's representative, not as secretary, making the report the president's to dispose of.
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Metcalf
Supreme Court Dismisses Rebecca J. Taylor Case
The Supreme Court dismisses for want of jurisdiction the case of Rebecca J. Taylor a War Department clerk dismissed in 1902 for publishing a newspaper article that cast reflections on the president of the United States from Washington Dec 11. The action was brought against the secretary who had dismissed her from service.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Rebecca J. Taylor
War Department
United States
Christmas Adjournment Bill For Congress Holiday Break
Representative Payne of New York introduces a joint resolution to adjourn Congress for Christmas on December 20 and reassemble on January 3, 1907. The measure aims to pause legislative business during the holidays and resume in the new year.
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Washington
Payne
New York
Congress
Death Near Ex Senator Brown After Shooting
Washington dec 11 the life of United States Senator Brown of Utah who was shot by Mrs Anna M Bradley Saturday is hanging by a mere thread little hope for his recovery is held out
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Brown
Washington
United States
Utah
Anna M. Bradley
Treasury to Buy Bonds and Deposit Funds in Banks
Secretary Shaw announced plans to deposit 10 million dollars in depository banks and to purchase 10 million dollars in 1907 bonds. The move signals another round of federal credit action and liquidity support during December in Washington.
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Treasury
Washington
Shaw
Monarch Passenger Steamer Runs Aground And Sinks
The Monarch of the Northern Navigation line ran aground near Isle Royale and sank. Thirty crew and about as many passengers were rescued by a tug and sheltered on a nearby island. A Port Arthur tug was sent to bring them to Port Arthur. The vessel, built in Sarnia twenty one years ago, valued at 60000 and fully insured, is described as a total loss.
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Port Huron
Mich
Sarnia
Ont
Northern Navigation Company
Monarch
Isle Royal
Port Arthur
Deanta I Neir Inn stamped articles and Irish note
News in outline: stamps added to Irish articles. Pope appoints Ettore Marehiafava as private physician after Lappont. U.S. Treasury buys 125000 ounces silver at 69.60c. President nominates Ridgely to remain comptroller. German Reichstag ratifies Algeciras. Pittsburg Steel adds 7 million to Monessen plant. Colorado river levee failure at Salton Sink threatens water. Chester Gillette to die week of Jan 28 amid new-trial bid. Chicago valued streetcar lines near 51000000. Mrs. Ira Goodman and baby die in Mason county fire. Ten lumber dealers indicted under Oklahoma anti trust laws.
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Ettore Marehiafava
Treasury Department
Willam B. Ridgely
Ilinois
Reichstag
Algeciras
Pittsburg Pa. Steel Company
Monessen
Southern
Snville Railway
Colorado River
Salton
Ariapna
Chester Gillette
Grace Brown
Chicago
Ira Goodman
Mason County
Guthrie
Ole
Saving Money Through Local Building and Loan Offer
If every man saved in proportion to his ability poverty would vanish and poor houses be unnecessary. For systematic saving at a profit the local building and loan association stands out. Funds are invested in real estate mortgages locally. The fifty third series of the Freeport Association is now open with stock payments of fifty cents per share per month. Apply now.
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Building and Loan Association
Freeport Association
Coffin Confusion at Prazeres Cemetery Folly
An American party in Lisbon hears a tale of a coffin used for burial and a guard who mistakes a red leather casket for contraband or a trap. A Gallego explains he hid inside to stay dry, then towed the coffin to a shop while rain fell. The incident ends with laughter and a warm inn for warmth.
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Cuba
United States
Ife
Lisbon
Prazeres Cemetery
Gallego
Crallida
Spain
Prazeres
Brick Paved Feed Lots With Shelter Improve Cattle Feeding
Muddy feed lots hurt profitability and comfort for cattle. A survey from the Moss experiment station shows only 36 of 500 feeders report shelter or dry provisions. One brick paved lot with brick curb, 50 cattle capacity, shelter, and a feeding shed demonstrates practical design and satisfaction.
Feeder Banks For Muddy Lots And Orchard Winter Prep
Feeder banks provide dry walk space during feeding and keep cattle out of mud. Bridges and floors catch waste. hogs stay dry. Winter orchard care stresses clearing rubbish to deter vermin, avoiding water hollows near trunks, and using wire netting protectively. Economies of farmers tied to rising demand and financial improvement, signaling stronger land values.
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promoted for Family Health
An old advertisement claims a happy home depends on perfect health and recommends Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a preventive laxative for all ages. It promises relief and cure, with money back if it fails, priced 50 cents to one dollar at druggists.
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Dr. Caldwell
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Remains Open Citywide
The Daily Journal announces a delivery service available across all city areas for a weekly rate of one dollar. The notice emphasizes broad coverage and convenience for readers seeking home delivery.
Pruning Guidelines For Deciduous Trees In Winter
After freezing weather, prune deciduous trees while sap is down. Gardeners often delay pruning of trees and shrubs until February. Cover large wounds with grafting wax linseed oil or paint to prevent decay. Cagatry Gentlyman
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Cagatry
Mortgages For Sale Attract Investors In Real Estate
Real estate mortgages are offered for sale in amounts from 3800 to 1500. Interest collection is stated as free of charge. Potential investors are invited to call at the office for more details.
Wash ington argues negro domination a figment in Atlanta
In Atlanta, Booker T. Washington told large crowds that the idea of negro domination is a mere fantasy and that there is no threat in politics or social mingling. He spoke at a Civic League event addressing race troubles and urging calm cooperation between races.
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Washington
Atlanta
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee College
Alabama
Civic League
Death of famed turfman Captain Billy Williams
New Orleans reports the death of Captain Billy Williams at the St. Charles Hotel. The renowned 84 year old turf expert, long a local figure, passed away in his hotel room in a quiet manner after a long career in racing. Relatives and associates recall his influence on Southern horse sport and betting circles.
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New Orleans
Billy’ Williams
St. Charles
Look Out for More Assassination Plots in St Petersburg
Dec 10 report that the extreme element of revolutionists planned further attempts on the lives of exalted persons in St Petersburg, signaling intensified political tension and danger to officials.
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St. Petersburg
Famous grade crossing sign that cost $1,000 a word
At a Philadelphia literary club a young poet claimed Conan Doyle was paid $1 a word. A railroad ad man countered with a tale of a crossing sign written by Judge Paxson, costing $1,000 a word and $6,000 total. The sign read Railroad Crossing Stop, Look and Listen.
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Philadelphia
Conan Doyle
Judge Paxon
Bulletin
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Uneeda Biscuit
Inational Biscuit Company
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O. D. Emerick
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Golden Eagle Clothing Store
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C. P. Guenther
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