Guatemala City Reports Pressure Over Cabrera Plot
In Guatemala City on June 4 diplomatic circles note Mexico's determination to influence Guatemalan affairs even as Mexican citizens linked to the Cabrera assassination attempt are jailed. Press pressure grows to justify executing a prisoner, which could trigger U.S. involvement similar to Cuba.
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Cabrera
Aml
Washington
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Carrie Na Hon Fined for Disturbance in Saloon Court
Washington June 14 Carrie Na Hon paid a $25 fine for creating a disturbance at a local saloon. She claimed the penalty reflected a twenty month sentence imposed by country courts.
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Carrie Na- Hon
Railroads win pause on two-cent fare and max rate
District Judge McPherson granted the Missouri railroads a temporary restraining order blocking state officials from enforcing both the maximum freight rate and the two-cent passenger rate law.
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McPherson
Missouri
Two Men Hurt Imperiled In Mine Collapse Near Cannonsburg
June 14 Cannonsburg Virginia two men fatally injured as roof collapse at Mani fold mine traps 400 millers for three hours with air system severed. Rescue attempts continue as officials assess damage and danger.
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Manifold
Here
Blind Man for Senator Finds Lead in Oklahoma Counties
Official returns from the Democratic primaries in 49 of 75 counties show T. P. Gore of Tawton, the blind candidate for United States senator, leading Roy Hoffman by 1800 votes. Count totals reflect early results from Oklahoma City on June 14.
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Land in Alaska Offered for Settlement and Entry
Washington June 14. Any authority of the secretary of the interior will open settlement on September 80 and entry on October 30, 1907 for about 2,980,000 acres of land in Alaska.
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Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade and East Buffalo reports
Chicago and East Buffalo market notes list commodity prices and stockyard bids. Wheat and corn futures show July and Sept figures, livestock receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and lambs, with No 2 red and hard wheats detailed and live stock at East Buffalo weak to steady.
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For the Housewife For Painted Walls
Instructional note on mixing laundry starch with water to coat freshly painted walls for protection. The warm solution forms a transparent film that absorbs grease and dirt, allowing cleaning with warm water later. Applies to painted surfaces and emphasizes ease of maintenance.
Untitled text on repeated stain removal process
A fragment describes a process described as freeing from streaks and nearly impossible by other methods, noting the technique can be repeated several times.
Darning Dresses With Fine Lawn Thread Technique
To repair fine white dresses use unravelled lawn as a very fine thread. Use the warp to sew to ensure stitches never show and last as long as manufactured cotton. This method also helps mark colored dresses with a perfect match and the exact fiber thickness.
Cleaning stained garments with water and sun heat
Instructions advise wetting perspiration stained neck bands with cold water and soap, rubbing, and sun drying for ten minutes. For stubborn marks a few drops of kerosene speed removal. Do not scald or boil to avoid setting stains beyond redemption.
Sleeve holding contrivance for donning coats
An Englishwoman has invented a simple device to hold the sleeve while donning a coat. The device features a narrow band with rings at each end and a double cord attached. The band forms a lasso to secure the sleeve during dressing, as shown in the illustration.
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Practical Sleeve Fastening Method Described
The text explains a method to fasten a sleeve using a small ring and bands. A ring passes through a larger ring over the sleeve end, then secures at the thumb while the cord attaches to the little finger. After inserting the arm, the thumb ring is released and the band is pulled out through the armhole.
Perspiring Hands In Summer Fabric Work
Instructions advise dipping perspiring hands in strong alum water before starting delicate fabric work to prevent damage. A similar pretreatment before wearing gloves is recommended to prevent spoilage from sweating.
Cucumbers in Bread Sandwiches with Mayonnaise
Pare cucumbers and soak in cold salted water for two hours changing water twice. Make a thick mayonnaise dressing. Slice bread thin and crusts removed. Spread dressing lightly on bread and place cucumbers between slices for a simple sandwich.
Spot on Wood Restorative Method Proven Simple
A spot on polished wood vanishes when a heated plate is placed on it and after about an hour a small amount of salt and salad oil is poured on the area and allowed to remain. The mixture is then rubbed away with a soft cloth to restore the finish.
Freshening Black Silk Garment Care Tip
A short notice advises on reviving black silk fabrics by first brushing, then sponging with black coffee on the garment, and pressing on the wrong side to restore a fresh look. This tip emphasizes simple at home care to renew the material without professional cleaning.
Washing Soda Trick to Freshen Painted Walls
A simple cleaning tip recommends trying a handful of washing soda in hot water to scrub painted walls. The result should refresh the surface, making walls appear new and masking any patchwork where repairs meet.
Air Slaked Lime For Ants Remedy Note
A brief remedy states air slaked lime as a universal ant killer. Scatter liberally wherever ants travel as they are repelled by it and cannot stand the powder in any location.
The Kitchen Floor Cleaning Tip
A white kitchen floor comes from cold water and soap only. Hot water and washing powders can yellow the boards.
The Linen Closet Tip Recommends Cleaning Shelves
The shelves of your linen closet should be washed occasionally with a solution of bichloride. Follow with a rinse and dry to maintain a clean, odor free storage area.
The native born Indians as seen by a sailor
A sailor denounces the native born in India claiming they are weak, lazy, and puny due to climate. He argues England should leave India, warning colonization corrupts both natives and settlers. The quote reflects harsh stereotypes from a St. Louis Globe-Democrat report.
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The Art of Talking A Guide to Conversational Skill
A Success Magazine excerpt urges lively, spontaneous talk with warm sympathy. It stresses openness, broad thinking, and a helpful spirit to attract and hold listeners, warning that coldness or narrowness shuts down conversation.
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Success Magazine
A Man Who Has Not Committed Crime Says No One Is Pure
A penitentiary trusty asks who among men at age thirty has never committed any crime. he argues many inmates were not convicted for minor thefts or minor acts and that many outside should be inside. he notes the easy path to confinement. Columbus Dispatch quotes the remark.
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Children corrects teacher on Columbus relatives
A Denver second grade class heard about Columbus and his people. When asked about his relatives a shy boy named Willie rose and said they were barbers, sparking quiet humor in the room. The Denver Post report notes the exchange.
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West Indian Method for Preparing Oranges for the Table
The article describes a quick West Indian method to peel and prepare oranges. Use a sharp knife to remove the skin and white pith, slice away the outer skin in one piece, avoiding separation into sections. This preserves the seed core and inner skin, reducing effort versus sectioning by hand.
Posterity Gratitude Question From Senator Sorghum
Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum debating whether posterity will value a deed. He questions what posterity would desire and notes its lack of means to repay wounds, framing the exchange as a skeptical view of historic acclaim.
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Timmy’s scheme to dodge school on nice days
A humorous note from Philadelphia theatre mentions Timmy devising a plan to fake illness by dropping his face to fool the teacher, who then sends him home. The brief item highlights a witty childlike ruse observed in a stage or printed sketch.
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Tnautree
Macaulay Speech Triggers Rushing Crowd At Hearings
The article depicts a crowded scene as Macaulay speaks, doors open and members rush out in all directions. Wigs and gowns appear, committees have adjourned, and reporters arrive in high spirits. The crowd moves toward the house as the news spreads that Macaulay is up.
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The Great Orator Trembles After Triumph
A refined parliamentary speech delivered with art and learning moves a party of gentlemen. The orator speaks with rapid, rising cadence as the audience is carried to enthusiasm. Ministers and neighbors offer eager praise as he sits, trembling yet masterful in victory.
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Whitty
Two English Sects of Corporal Punishment Tale
In England two curious facts about corporal punishment emerge. The working and lower middle classes resent flogging, while the aristocracy tolerates it. Public school boys often feel affection for masters who punished them, as with Dr Busby and Dr South at Westminster. The master and pupil now lie side by side in Westminster Abbey.
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West Indian poacher uses cayenne dust and dynamite
A Pearson's magazine note accuses a West Indian poacher of killing birds by cayenne powder in dust pits and blasting fish with dynamite. It claims his preferred method is dogwood bark intoxication, producing narcotic effects in the river hole, with the bark used as a narcotic.
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Child’s church visit sparks growth sermon pun
A girl attends church with her mother and endures a long sermon. Frustrated, she observes the preacher puffing his chest and inflating his lungs at each paragraph. When told the sermon will end soon, she quips that he will swell up again, citing the speaker’s pompous manner.
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National Daily
Shabby Overcoat Food Adulteration Sparked Concern
In a street exchange, Mr Moth greets a neighbor who recalls a woolen overcoat that proved to be shoddy. The neighbor condemns widespread food adulteration as criminal, highlighting public safety concerns.
Flowers and Voice in German Research Claim
Mrs. Llowells reads that a German scientist says flower odor harms the human voice. LLowells dismisses the claim as rot and recalls buying flowers before marriage, noting her voice was not as sharp then.
Newly Appointed Rector Seeks Parishioner Approval
A new rector asks if his sermon pleased the parish, hopeful for a good impression. His wife replies that they all nodded in agreement. The scene recalls Schumann’s wish to be a smile playing on a loved one’s cheeks.
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Schumann
Daily Journal Delivery Ad
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery at 19e per week. Order now for home or office copies across the city. Fast service and reliable daily issues.
Manners at Table in Seventeenth Century Hospitality
A Scottish Review excerpt describes 1620 dining etiquette at a country house. Servants bring in plentiful dishes with heads covered, then grace is given. After courses, the cloth is removed, a towel and ewer are set, a green carpet and beverages arranged, and three boys recite blessings including thanksgiving, the Pater Noster, and a church blessing. The household then retires to bed after hot waters and collation.
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Kynes Moryson
James Pringle
Office Boy Hires On After Stray Applicant Declares
A manager seeking an office boy was annoyed by a stray, boastful applicant. The boy bluntly refuses to do everything and insists he is only fit for the role. Despite the clash, the applicant lands the job, reported by Bohemian.
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