Taft Urges More Railway Regulation at Michigan Meeting
Secretary Taft spoke to Michigan Retail Luncheon Dealers in Detroit advocating stronger railway regulation and a new anti trust law with specific reach. He warned against state socialism and noted ample public support for his nomination while detailing plans after the luncheon and a return to West Point. He was greeted by thousands and attended a Harmonie Hall banquet, with Gov Warner praising Taft’s candidacy and a strong revival of pro Taft sentiment in Michigan.
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Netroit
Taft
Michigan Retailh Luncher Dealers’ Association
Grand Rapids
M. Jusseraud
Curtis Claud, Jr
Massachusetts
United States
William Alden Smith
Michigan
Lincoln Club
Hotel
Pontchartrain
Harmonie Hall
Palmer
Warner
Mr. Taft
Governor Guild
Interstate Commerce Commission
West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Wisconsin Democrats pledge solid delegation to Denver
The Wisconsin Democratic delegates pledge to support William J Bryan for the presidential nomination at the Denver convention. Delegates to be presented for confirmation were noted from district caucuses. The state convention was opened by HE Pauson with John F Doherty as temporary chairman. Doherty praised Bryan and urged Democratic unity as platform work continues today.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Denver
William J. Bryan
Davidson Theater
HE. Pauson
John F. Doherty
LaCrosse
Doherty
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Home Market Club Mets Dinner Speakers Lead Tariff Talk
Boston editor 14 No Governor rank 8 Blick of New York and Representative Henry T. Banton of Portsmouth O led the principal speakers at the annual dinner of the Home Market Club, a leading tariff publicists organization, held at the Somerset. Governor Black reviewed the business situation of the country, expressing support for President Roosevelt.
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Boston
Blick
New York
Henry T. Banton
Portsmouth
Home Market Club
Vue Florel Somerset
Black Re
Coun
von Presidwait Roosevelt
Aime Miuen
Rivalry and tariff themes in ex governor address
The ex governor criticized the administration as a source of low mood and said the two major parties are controlled by two men the public rejects. Representative Bannon followed, praising protectionist policy, and he mocked Joseph Benson Foraker as a Grand Republican the country cannot afford to dispense with.
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Black
Wihham J. Bryan
Proud
Secretary Taft
Senator Foraker
Joseph Benson Foraker
Iowa Stand Pat Republican Conference in Des Moines
Des Moines Feb 14 a hundred or more prominent stand pat Republicans from across Iowa met for a conference on political matters. They debated delegates to the national convention and the campaign for Senator Allison's reelection. They adopted resolutions supporting Taft for president.
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Des Moines
Voters cast Republican primary ballots in Vineola
Vineola voters at the February Republican primaries used printed ballots. In eighteen of twenty precincts turnout was light with Roosevelt leading at 270 votes, Taft 236, and La Follette 62 amid a total low turnout.
Int Mrs Terson At White House On Republican Nominee
Washington February 14 Int Mrs terson said at the White House that President Roosevelt’s enemies will keep up a kicking and jabbing cry until he takes the field to face them.
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Washington
Mrsterson
White House
Repub
Roosevelt
Bomb fails to explode under landing stage in Lisbon
Lisbon reports a bomb found under the king’s landing stage failed to detonate due to a fuse defect. After the assassination, several people contributed to the assassin’s family, with a department store owner opening a $1,000 subscription and offering free home use for the family. Before the crime Baren had competed with the king in a shooting match, beating him by several points.
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Lisbon
Carlos
Bniea
Baren
Miner Nearly Blown by Dynamite in Nevada Cabin
In Goldfield Nevada on February 4 a working miner faced death when a dynamite charge placed in his stove exploded as he lit a tire, wrecking his cabin and narrowly missing fatal injury.
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Goldfield, Nev
Hfs
Prohibition Bill Passes Senate in Mississippi Vote
Jackson Miss Feb 14 The senate passed the statutory prohibition bill by 36 to 4. The measure becomes effective December 31.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Senate
Various Political and World News Items from 19th Century Sources
Judge Williams YW Wallace of Kansas City criminal court runs for Missouri governor on a closed Sunday platform. Ex governor Newton Edmunds of Dakota Territory dies at Yankton at age eighty eight. In Lima, Ohio receiver appointed for National Consolidated Company. High water endangers a railway bridge three wagon bridge yachts and park buildings in Rocky River Cleveland Ohio. American Sugar Refining declares quarterly dividends of 1 percent on common and preferred stocks. Ambassador Peyre visits Montreal February 24 and McCall University to confer the degree TL. I It is announced Comptroller Ridgely will resign to head reorganized National Bank of Commerce. After three days in session, the fifth convention of the Religious Education Association adjourns to Chicago next February. Inter-Parliamentary Peace Conference committee decides to hold conference in Berlin this year. Valparaiso Chile readies for a U S fleet review en route to Callao. Cuban census tabulation work completed. A general public hearing on water rates and service set by Hessian railway commission for May 2.
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Williams YW. Wallace
Kansas City Criminal Court
Missouri
Uion
Newton Edmunds
Dakota Territory
Yankton National Bank
Yankton, N. 7
Lima
BB. Ik
Russell
National Consolidated C Company
Ao Park
Rocky River
Cleveland
American Sugar Refining Company
Ambassador Peyce
Montreal
McCall
Sirannes Knowles
London
Ridgely
National Bank of Commerce
Idaiusais Coty
Wiestleton
Religious Education Association
Chicaso
Berlin
Valparaiso
Chile
United States
Calhe
Nehessian Railway Commission
A Pair of Viewpoints in a Detroit Tribune item
A dialogue fragment from the Detroit Tribune quotes an elderly suitor and a fair maid debating worth. The elder says he is not worth listening to until fifty, while she retorts not worth looking at after forty.
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Anad
True
Fair Maid
Detroit Tribune
Milford sale nets historic property pieces for ten dollars
One of the BETA ESE ductions ever held took place in Milford Delaware recently. An old brick building rich in historic association went for the sum of 10 dollars. The fencing sold for 6.75 dollars, the grape arbor for 1.45 dollars and the brick walks for 3.10 dollars. A small annex was sold for 77 dollars.
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Milford
Del
Two Women Lured Him to Steal as He Lied About Bonds
Alton, Feb. 14. Henry Schnelle, a contractor, stood before the grand jury on two counts of burglary and larceny. He confessed to leading a double life, admitting he stole to supply another woman while claiming to provide for his wife and children. Schnelle said he kept duplicate keys to finished buildings and could not resist theft. Kennedy Bros dairy and Julius Wanas meat house were among his targets. A backer feared public disbelief, and Schnelle chose jail over facing his family after the disclosures. He stated he did not steal out of financial need but could not help it.
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Alton
Grand
Henry Schuelle
Schnile
Attan
Schnetle
Tre
Benny
Schulle
Kennedy Bros
Kennedy
Schnelle
Liter Schnelle
Julius Wanas
Schuelle
Joseph
Joe
Charlie Baker
Aoman
IRENE
Alaams
Persecution of a Woman in Elgin Moves Mail Probe
Mrs Estelle White of Elgin Illinois has handed fifteen anonymous letters and cards to postal authorities and seeks investigation Inspector Stuart of Chicago he is on the case Several named individuals may be identified as senders if proof is secured Prosecution for mailing objectionable matter could follow The woman recalls taunts and voices over a telephone and says she was nicknamed the bulldog after she refused to join a union She left the factory on August 4 last.
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Elgin
Estelle White
Stuart
Chicago
Clyde Gant Sentenced to Fourteen Years in Beleville
Clyde Gant, previously on trial in the circuit court for the killing of Henry Dickerman, was found guilty and sentenced to fourteen years. The defense argued unwritten law while a woman claimed she never married Gant though she admitted living with him for nearly two years.
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Clyde Gant
Beleville
Henry Dickerman
Grant
Gant
Governor Receives Primary Bill for Deneen Consideration
Springfield Feb 14 The Ogles by direct plurality primary bill has been officially delivered to Governor Deneen. Although approval seems certain it has been referred to Attorney General Stead for his opinion on its constitutionality.
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Springfield
Oglesby
Deneen
Stead
Go Cannon Endorsed by Springfield Republican Committee
Springfield TL Feb 1 The Republican congressional committee of the Twenty first district met here and called a convention to select delegates to the national convention for March at Litehfeight. The committee passed resolutions endorsing the candidacy of Joseph Go Cannon for president.
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Cannon
Springfield
Republican Congressional Committee
Twenty-first District
Joseph Go Cannon
Strained Himself Dritving, Astley. HL. Pell-Chauncey BB. Geiger
Geiger, president of the state board of arbitration and a notable Republican figure, is dead after strain from recent assignments. The report notes his long service and public role, with circulation of the news following the governor’s administration.
New Stairway Incorporated Aprinstetd Tih
Bedaff company lays Deen Teorpocated LY the secretiary of slite do cor struet a radiroad from Mon renth to Caqnawethra.
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Aprinstetd
Bedaff -2
Mts- Bissippi Valley Piadiredd Company
Las Deen Teorpocated LY
Slite Do Cor
Monrenth
Caqnawethra
Share It Equally
A dialogue on self respect contrasts two views. One says respect from others follows self respect, the other warns excessive self regard alienates others. The Catholic Standard and Times presents the kinsfolk exchange as a moral reflection on balance.
Playing Safe in Dispute Over Telegraph Wire
Hyker confirms heated exchange with Knox yesterday centered on a mile of telephone wire. Pyker acknowledges tension and details remain unclear as reporters seek comment from both sides.
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Hyker
Knox
Pyker
Chicago News
Woman found murdered in Janesville home
Mrs. Marti Anderson was found on a cot with her throat slit in Janesville Wisconsin. The outer door screen was torn and a panicked downstairs resident heard sounds before police arrived. A robe lay beside the body and two children testified the man found on the floor was not their mother. Mrs. Anderson worked as a dishwasher and was well regarded.
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Janesville
Wis
Marti Anderson
Vreans
Fortune In A Basket Inactive Millionaire In Chattanooga
John McMillin an eighty six year old man died in a Chattanooga hovel leaving a market basket said to contain cash and papers valued over 100000 dollars. He had once owned real estate but his son’s death years ago led to cashing out most property. With no apparent will the fortune goes to his daughter Mrs James McClurgage of Rose Hill Kansas. The two had been estranged for years.
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Chattanooga
Tong
Fels
John McMillin
James McClugrage
Rose Hill
Kan
Window Glass Plants Set To Resume Work In District
In Wittsburg on February 14 a meeting of the Window Glass Cutters and Flatteners Association and the Blowers and Gatherers Protective Association adopted the sliding wage scale with minor changes. Thirty five window glass plants in the district will resume work as a result.
Receiver appointed for Farmers Co-Operative Harvesting Co
The Farmers' Co-Operative Harvesting Company of America, a Springfield Ohio based corporation organized by William A L Whiteley known as the Reaper King, has been placed in the hands of a receiver GC S Olinger of this city by court order.
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Springfield
Farmers’ Co-Operative Harvesting Company of America
William AL Whiteley
Reaper Khyig
GC. S. Olinger
Haisuli as a Show Feature
London February 14 Raisuli the Moroccan bandit may appear on a variety stage in London authorities say a prospect of his appearance is under consideration by theater managers and impresarios in the capital
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Haisuli
London
Raisuli
Chicago Markets Report From Feb Market Quotations
Chicago Board of Trade quotations spanning Wheat Corn Pork and Live Stock. Entries show May July Sept futures for wheat and corn with price ranges and opening figures. Livestock receipts and bid ranges for cattle hogs sheep and calves are listed with typical price bands and market tone.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
AGAO
RLM
East Buffalo
Dunalog
Best
Appearances Deceptive In Squash Champion Shakeup
A Philadelphia Ledger item notes that the squash champion, though proud, may not fit the expected persona, sparking doubt about appearances vs. victory and suggesting a surprising winner who defies stereotype.
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Doub
Lavent
Philadelphia Ledger
Wig economics in a sharp exchange
An elderly professional argues against wigs as a luxury, while the amateur suggests wigs are a bald necessity, reflecting a witty reversal in attitudes toward appearance and status. The exchange appears in a Baltimore American publication, illustrating social comedy through concise banter.
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Tregard
Noble Man Of Sentiment Sparks Fiery Portrait Debate
Jeannette and Joe react to a coast found note in a bottle claiming a secret lover’s sacrifice. The ensuing argument pits a noble distant suitor against Joe’s view of a practical, self centered man with no real substance. The pair spar over sentimentality and human character, ending in mutual frustration and a teasing, rueful acknowledgment.
Rest Cure Debate Echoes in Odd Dialogue
Fragmentary exchanges mention rest cure concepts and a humorous dialogue between characters Crimselbedi Jou and Youkers Stitesmiat. The readable text hints at skepticism and mockery of medical treatment, with scattered names and phrases suggesting a satirical or experimental scene.
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Mr. Crimselbedi
Davis pledges 25000 for West Virginia YMCA drive
Henry Gassaway Davis, a late Democratic vice presidential candidate, offers 25000 dollars to support the West Virginia YMCA movement. The gift is conditional on raising 75000 dollars in permanent funds to sustain the work in the state.
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Henry Gassaway Davis
Democratic Party
Young Men's Christian Association
Westirginig
Tarpon Tactics by the Pass at Boca Grande
A first person fishing narrative describes tarpon tactics in deep pass waters near Boca Grande. It recounts using fifty feet of line with a heavy sinker, how tarpon leap from the surface or at depth, dramatic jumps up to seven feet, interactions with sharks, and a photo sequence capturing the fish in battle while a camera man records the action.
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Big Pass
Boca Grande
Giaunt Tarpon
Silver King
A. W. Dimock
Appleton
Drammers Come Easy at New York Players Club
A guest playwright famed for churning out many drammers each year discusses the challenge of creating new ideas. The producer has earned thousands from his quick output, while the writer admits to not attempting the method.
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Players’ Club
New York
New York Tribune
Almanac Block in Chicago Enigmatic Find
An antiquarian in Chicago seized a carved wooden block from CHS. He claimed it held an original almanac in Saxon form with engraved figures forecasting new moons and full moons and lunar chimes for the year. The block, called an almon heed, is tied to an observation of all means.
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Simar
Usual Result. Motorman, Conductor Clash Delays Ride
A passenger complains about fare collection as a motorman and conductor clash, recounting a pattern of delays and a repeated refusal to pick up a fare. The account highlights a disruptive routine on a daily commute and an offended passenger named Winton.
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Winton
Superstitions among Golfers Stated by London Paper
A London Mail item ponders two golfer superstitions. One warns against starting a game on a Friday or with certain numbers, the other discourages watching for luck or signs before play. The piece playfully questions which belief is sillier and notes both are considered unlucky by some players.
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Lund
London Mail
Thatched Roof Warning Over an Impending Rain
A terse note warns that Que must be thatched with an other to prevent rain from leaking through, with a reference to Owen.
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Que
Owen
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Quick Relief
Prominent early 20th century ad notes DeWitt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache and weak back. Sold by Wm. F. Jungkunz, druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
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