Allison Indorsed as Minority Strong One at Chicago Delegates Named
Nes Moines March 19 The Republican state convention elected four delegates at large to the national convention instructed to vote for Taft indorsed Senator Allison by a large margin and approved the Ohio platform tariff revision plank. Allison forces dominated the gathering while Cummins men claimed revisionist strength and traded witty retorts in good natured exchanges throughout the long session.
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Nes Moines
Taft
Allison
Ohio
Cammins
Committee On Resolutions
Polk
Cummins
No Fight On The Tariff In State Convention
In Des Moines county the convention displays unity on the tariff plank with the Alison faction endorsing the platform while fighting only the endorsement of Senator Addison. Saunders of Council Bluffs presides as permanent chair with delegates named from Sioux City Des Moines Davenport and Ottumwa. The platform affirms protection while aligning with party principles and calls for revision if needed at a special session.
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Cummins
Committee On
Adison
Joes Moines
Adlison
Gre
Abb
Gi Saunders
Corneil Bluffs
Peranent
Cgecree PL Perkins
Sioux City
Lafayette Younus
Des Moines
Wor
Lane
Davenport
W. Simunons
Ottimiwa
Aiernates
P Heimsheimer
Glenwood
W. BR. Lake
Arington
Bo. Bealer
George Fi
Spade
Psos Gare
Atson
Strel Bart
Pennsylvanian railroad tunnel nears completion under Hast river
New York reports the last of four tramends of the Pennselvania railroad under Hast river was completed last night. Two shields from opposite sides met and breached the earth’s interfold, causing a tunnel collapse in the midway section. Jintage and concrete work will be sped up.
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New York
Maren
Pennselvania
Hast
United States car in New York to Paris race leaves for Goldfeld
A U S car with a pilot begins leg toward Goldfeld in the New York to Paris race. It completed 41 miles in seven hours of running time. Weather and roads are the best since the start. The machine is 2,509 miles from New York and 400 miles ahead of its nearest rival.
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Ely
United States
New York
Liquid Cream Balin Atomizer Promotion
Advertises Liquid Cream Balin as a non drug remedy for relief via an atomizer. Claims similarity to the familiar Balm Balin cream with no cocaine or dangerous drugs. States price 75 cents includes spraying tube and offers mailing from Ely Bros. New York.
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Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Costly Experiment Shapes British Battleship Policy
In the house of lords Lord Tweedmouth defended delaying many new battleships as an experiment. He praised Temeraire successors and said Britain would field three St Vincent type squadrons by spring 1911, arguing no power could match such a fleet.
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London
House of Lords
Lord Tweedmouth
Admiralty
Great Po Ofain
Great Britain
Scale Committee Reports at Mine Workers Convention
Indianapolis March 19 The recon vention of the United Mine Workers of America adjourned after moving the next national meeting from St Louis to Indianapolis and hearing a unanimous report from the scale committee proposing annual settlements by districts with present conditions and local differences resolved within districts. The committee split over allowing signatures by districts or signing with operators individually if no district agreement could be reached. A compromise was adopted and debate on the report was expected on the convention floor.
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Indianapolis
Mine Workers of America
St. Louis
Seale Committee
Kentucky anti poolroom bill signed into law
Governor Willson signed the Wilhelms anti poolroom bill in Frankfort on March 19 after approval by the general assembly. The measure allows pools to be sold only at race tracks during race meetings and sets penalties of fine imprisonment and forfeiture of office for officers failing to enforce it.
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Frankfort
Willson
General Assembly
Legislature adjourns late after clock reset forty eight hours
The San Juan dispatch notes the legislature ended its session two days past schedule while clocks were adjusted backward by forty eight hours. The piece carries a wry tone about the finish and timing of the session.
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San Juan
Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago quotes show Wheat futures firm with May at 8 957% and Sept near 8 00%. Corn and oats mixed with May and July bids. Pork and Lard futures steady, Short Ribs steady. Cash wheat prices cited for winter and No 2 hard and white varieties. livestock receipts and prices listed for cattle sheep and calves at Chicago, Milwaukee, and Buffalo markets with various bids and ranges.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
ORIG
Sam
Stimple
Smmple
Etsy Glee
Semple
Stendin
Fragmented request for payment and threats in misspelled note
A perplexing request seeks two bills for a supposed hit with one for $10 to showcase a dubious business idea. The message includes a nonstandard name Moepeenweiler Plitter and hints at displaying the body to friends, implying potential harm.
Labor union gathering vows protest to Congress
The Labor conference in Washington adopts a plan to present a memorial to Congress over inaction on federal labor registration. Gompers leads the effort with a push to amend Sherman antitrust exemptions for unions. For the first time farmers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers join the federation at this historic meeting.
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Washington
Congress
Ses
Labor
Farmers' National Union
Brotherhood of Locvoamotive Engineers
American Federation of Labor
Low and Gompers Disagree on Roosevelt Labor Plan
Washington March 19 details of a White House conference show Seth Low of the Civic Federation and Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor diverge on proposed legislation to back Roosevelt. The AFL reportedly withholds full support, opposing sanctions on trade boycotts and questioning the bill’s limits on labor organizations within Sherman antitrust laws. The initial meeting suggested union support, but subsequent talks indicate ongoing disagreement.
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Washington
Marc
Seth Low
New York
Civic Federation
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Roosevelt
Finch
Darbar
White House
Gormipers
Organized Labor
Compers
Daily Journal Ad Offers Citywide Delivery
The Daily Journal announces citywide home delivery available daily for residents. Subscribers can receive the paper at their address with regular morning service and flexible subscription options.
President urged labor boycott stance in congress message
The piece notes labor and public opinion favor recognizing organized labor’s right to withhold its trade from wary employers. It claims the president would oppose this and push to bar boycotts by law, while Gotupers insists on continuing the boycott.
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Congress
Gotupers
Politicians in Conference on Civic Federation Measure
The president, hosts Longworth and Cannon, and leaders from House and Senate held talks on a Civic Federation bill aimed at appeasing labor unions. Officials discussed exemptions from anti trust law for organized labor and revisions to rail traffic agreements, with prospects seen as uncertain. Republican leaders seek a measure acceptable to party factions, while new provisions on injunctions and contempt penalties are being drafted.
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Civic Federation
House
Longworth
Cannon
Senate
Dalzell
Sherman
Aldrich
Goenem
Apong
Tinon Khbur
Autograph Sale Sets Record at New York Auction
In New York on March 10, a signed order from General Chatnt to General Thamas directing an advance on Teed at the Nashville battle was sold for 75 dollars. It topped the autograph and letter sale from the Fleury Bowen estate, editor of the New York Independent.
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New York
Canada Faces Rising Public Debt Under Railway Costs
Ottawa March 1 Fielding the finance minister delivered his annual statement in parliament. He predicted no surplus this year but noted key railway capital expenditures will be absorbed and public debt will rise by about 12 million dollars.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ont
Fielding
George Griswold Haven Dies After Operation
George Griswold Haven, president and managing director of the Metropolitan Opera House, banker, and long-time NY corporate director from a noted New York family, dies after an operation for an abdominal ailment. Haven was born in Paris in 1877.
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New York
Gerge Griswold Haven
Metropolitan Operahouse
Tie
Duke de Chantnes and duchess sail for Marrepe
New York reports on March 7 that the Duke de Chantnes, who recently wed Miss Theadora Shouts, has sailed with the duchess for Marrepe. The couple's departure marks a notable domestic social event in early spring.
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New York
Duke de Chantnes
Theadora Shouts
Marrepe
St Petersburg report shows multiple wartime injuries and political notes
The outline cites General Smiriod and others wounded in action near St. Joseph Missouri after engagements with Rhodes and Penrose supporters, alongside reports of a Crooner incident and public service commission findings. It mentions deaths, a resignation of Mrs. Frederich Seehof as president of the Mothers Congress, a Lowell lawyer George Richardson’s suicide, a proposed Washington fictional university bill, and funds for Josh Teckerelier. Also notes Australian invite to Theodore Roosevelt and Senator White’s funeral train.
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Othe Marver
Oti Press
Faoss
Josh Teckerelier
Wroger
Stelling Team Prepares for Big Match Against New York Sul
Stelling and the university squad focus on a key game against New York Sul, aiming to secure a decisive victory. Coaches emphasize discipline, defense, and coordinated teamwork as the season intensifies.
Old Ballton and the remarkable Benton described by Switzler
The Columbia Herald recalls Old Ballton and Thomas Benton as exemplary yet polarizing figures. Benton is praised for precise punctuality and forceful speaking style, while his arrogance estranges listeners and critics.
Inebriety and the Eating of Fruit
A historical treatise claims fruit cures the drinking habit by destroying the taste for intoxicants. It asserts no one who loves fruit craves alcohol and argues the two appetites are mutually exclusive within the same person. The piece frames fruit as the sole sure cure for inebriety.
Postage Stamp Tongue Described By Physician
A physician cites postage stamp tongue as any disorder from licking stamps. He notes three or four patients weekly with throat or skin disease or pulmonary complaints caused by the habit, as quoted by the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
French Verdict on Cannby Poisoning Case
A Bordeaux woman named Cannby was found guilty of forging two prescriptions to obtain poison, enough to kill two regiments, but acquitted of attempting to poison her husband. The jury’s decision contrasts with the overwhelming evidence and the defendant’s lack of plausible motive. The report also recalls Eton Terry on Henry Irving and his wary, guarded friendships.
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Canaby
Bordeaux
Mme. Cannby
Eton Terry
Henry Irving
Stoker
Loveday
Irving
Rail and bus timetable snippets from Madison region
Historical train schedule notes for regions including Omaha St Paul Dubuque and Des Moines with east and westbound lines. Details show arrival times, car services and connections, with district mentions like Madison Dodgeville and Forreston and operator notes from Chicago Great Western and B Q lines.
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Omaha Lim
St. Paul Lim
Dubuque
Dodge
Sioux City
Omaha
Arriva
Bea Lim
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Peeten
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Sycamore
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DeKalb Valley
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Marshalltown
Des Alpines
Kansas City
Des Moines
St Joseph
Ft. Dodge
Kansa City
Gally
Chicago
WM. Neeser
Agend
J.P. Elmer
Paul Mims
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