Taft Returns From World Trip Silent on US Politics
Secretary of War William T. Taft arrives in New York after a world voyage and declines to name his presidential choice. He cites time away from domestic politics and says no sign of war with Japan. He notes a favorable reception in Russia and recalls a novel Moscow encounter with Governor Guerschetmann, plus insights into Siberia's agriculture minerals and population.
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William T. Taft
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Taft
Moscow
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Secretary Patt Returns to Washington After Globe Voyage
Secretary Patt accompanied by his son Charlo Tart arrived in Washington after a long voyage around the world. He declined to discuss current politics, spoke only on plan to meet Arthur T. Vorys next week, and noted no officials greeted him at the station. Mrs Patt and Miss Helen Watt remained in New York. Assistant officials in attendance included Oliver Reckman Winthrop and Plentine tan Wilson. The trip’s Philippine topic was briefly touched upon with cautious remarks.
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Philippines
Secretary argues independence delayed for Filipinos
The secretary states it would not be advisable to grant independence to the Philippines for at least a generation, outlining a cautious stance on the colony’s political future.
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Saat
Porter’s Political Status Confirmed by Speaker Cannon
Representative Peter A. Porter of Niagara Falls was formally recognized as a Republican by Speaker Cannon who assigned him to two committees. This settles his status, though prior director manuals show him as Republican in one edition and Democrat in another. His allies await the January revised directory for a final word.
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Niagara Falls
New York
House of Representatives
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Congressional Directory
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Mitchell suffers painful adhesion after surgery at conference
Indianapolis December 21 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers was taken ill at a joint conference with miners and operators at the Claypool hotel. A priest and a physician were summoned and the doctor said the pain came from adhesion after recent operations for abscesses and he is resting comfortably with no serious condition.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Claypool Hotel
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Mitchell
Bryvan Will Not Volunteer for Democratic Presidency
William J. Bryvan in Kansas City says he will not discuss presidential prospects and will not volunteer as a candidate, but if drafted he would not desert. In Paris, the chamber of deputies approves Briand bill restricting church property endowments for masses, citing state and commune inability to fulfill conditions.
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William J. Bryvan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Briand
Union Party shops to close for holidays
Announcement from Union Party shops in Omaha that the entire plant plus sites at Grand Ashend and North Platte will close from December 24 to January 2 inclusive. The shutdown affects about 1,700 workers in Omaha 400 at Cimand Island and 200 at North Platte.
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Omaha
Coming Events in Freeport and Lexington Hall
A schedule of December events includes receptions at Lexington hall for Freeport students of University of Illinois, Christmas and New Year dances, basketball at Y M C A, alumni dances, a Mid-Winter Ball, and several University Extension lectures by Prof. H L Willett and Prof. S Willett. The Freeport College of Commerce opens January 6 with a mid winter term. a Farmers county institute is planned January 16, and various Christmas and New Year social activities occur through February and March.
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Freeport
University of Hllnets
Germania Society
Monroeve
Fred R.E. Dawson
International Association of Machinists
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Freeport College of Commerce
Fred R
BE. Dawson
Farmers’ County Institute
H. L. Willett
Hr. S. Willett
H. I. Willett
WH. J. Willett
December 25 Sweet Clover Matinee and Dee Dee
Cited listings show December 25 events including Sweet Clover, matinee and later showings with Dee Dee. Also noted are other dates: December 2 for When Knighthood Was in Flower, January 1 At Cripple Creek, January 3 The Vanderbilt Cup, January 6 North Bros, January 18 The Man of the Hour.
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Badly Mixed Up Blood Poison Cured by Electric Bitters
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York recounts doctors misdiagnosing his ailment as heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach and liver trouble. After five doctors failed his wife urged Electric Bitters which cured him. One bottle proven to relieve blood poison weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Joseph Emmert druggist sells it 50 cents.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Joseph Emmert
Plumbing Shop Changes Hands Saturday Sale
On Saturday December 14 1907 H L Hall sold his stock in the plumbing shop to Wm Hoffman and Louis Canter who take possession immediately Hall remains in the city to pursue other propositions and thanks patrons He invites anyone owing him to settle at his residence opposite the Brewster house near the U S Express office.
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H. L. Hall
Wm. Hoffman
Louis Canter
Hall
U.S. Express
Brewster House
H. L. Hann
Derailment kills passenger on Soo line at Kensington
A Soo Line passenger train derailed at Kensington near St. Paul on December 21. Fellow passenger OF LE Anderson, a Kageneemian, was killed and about twenty others were injured, though none seriously.
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Kensington
LE. Anderson
Kageneemian
Presbyterian College Union Meeting Advocates Uniform Degree
The Presbyterian College Union of the Middle West held its annual meeting urging a uniform degree for all college graduates. Educators in attendance supported the proposal and discussed standards and implications.
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Presbyterian College Union
Chicago
Dee
Presbyterian College Union of the
Middle West
Chicago man dies by self after fatal shooting of wife
A Chicago man, Chienna, shot his wife in their home, then killed himself by shooting himself in the head. Police report indicates a murder suicide occurred amid a suspected domestic dispute. The couple were aged fifty and four years old respectively.
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Chicago
Chienna
Explosion and Fire Claim Ninety Three Lives
A blast and ensuing fire killed ninety three people and injured many in the disaster. The tragedy, reported from the scene, notes the high death toll and widespread damage as investigators work to determine the causes and scope of the incident.
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Mayate
Steal Charge Placed in Fort Worth Silver Bullion Case
A suspect named Oscnur Hunt was detained in Fort Worth Texas on a charge of stealing about 100 pounds of silver bullion from an international rail line. The quick police response led to a swift accusation and ongoing investigation by local authorities.
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Tex
Dee
Oscnur Hunt
Ath International
Great Northern Car
Patrons Asked to Notify Office on Missed Paper
Readers are asked to inform the office if their newspaper is not arriving regularly, to help ensure timely delivery and prompt corrections where needed.
Slippers on sale at Rost. Luroxr's department store
Men and ladies fancy slippers offered at all prices at Rost Luroxr's, opposite New York hotel, 82 Galena Street. This item advertises wide selection and value for footwear shoppers in the area.
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Luroxr's
New York Hotel
Galena Bt
Embroidered house slippers offered at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer
A sale notice advertises beautiful embroidered house slippers for 60c at Schmidt Wachlin Pfeiffer, with dates 12 and 18 discount periods. The listing emphasizes affordable comfort and limited-time pricing.
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Schmidt, Wachlin & Pfeiffer
An Index Kautcher Inge Bocker Do they call it a barn
A compact note from the New York Sun raises questions on social stand and space naming in a brief quotation. It pairs a Chinese proverb about litigation with a discussion that touches on how terms like barn table or garage are used to describe social venues.
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Kautcher
New York Sun
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