Currency conferences on bank proposal and Speaker’s stance
Lawmakers debate a Payne banking plan as an aid to the currency commission. Speaker Cannon denies authority to delay or concede debate, while committee members plan to present the proposal at a Republican conference.
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Payne
Claris Fowler
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United States
Fowles
Peoblicans
Banking Committee
Telegraphs reveal higher paper costs to aid publishers
An eight inch stack of telegrams from newspapers nationwide was presented to a House committee led by Jol Norris. The documents allege price rises by the International Paper Company and related firms, stressing pressure on publishers and suggesting potential legislative action.
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Vhtaves
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Pubes
Paris
Sotatoma County
N.Y
Invented? The Constitution Honor for the Founder
Fragmentary item notes a May mention of memorials to the man who authored the constitution years before 1787. Names such as Washington appear in a brief legislative context with references to Carter Mantes and Clayton. The readable text is unclear and lacks full details.
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Washington
Carter Mantes
Senate
Clayton Alds
Bhouse
Springfield Struggles With Job Search Amid New Laws
Springfield residents face tougher hiring rules as Chicago prompts new legislation. Unclear details show some Weis UU and Selons encountering barriers in securing employment while lawmakers push for broader reforms across the region.
Kentucky Farmers Brace for Night Raids and Turmoil
A chaotic report from Columbus notes farmers guard fields at night fearing raids on tobacco. The Buckeye State adjutant general declares a serious situation with trouble expected within forty eight hours. The article covers unrest in Kentucky and political moves in Illinois regarding anti anarchist measures, police power, and state governance amid violence fears.
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Buckeye State
Savings plan funds naval cadet salaries in district
A 4 percent salary deduction plan for enlisted men in the area was introduced in the house by O Connell. The treasury will hold one cent daily from each man’s pay, credited with 4 percent interest, to aid naval cadets in the Marine Corps.
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Washington
Navy Cadneerine Corps
O'Connell
Senate ratifies boundary treaty with Canada in executive session
The Canadian international boundary treaty was ratified by the Senate in executive session. It provides for a more complete definition and demarcation of the boundary between the United States and Canada, but does not change the understood existing border.
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Washington
May S
Senate
United States
Canada
Eleven corpses, two missing blaze at Port Wayne horror
A port area tragedy reported from Port Wayne, with thirteen dead confirmed by May 3 to 5. No further bees reported fatally. Investigators describe a grim scene as authorities search for the two missing individuals and assess the cause, while residents cope with the grim tally and ongoing inquiries.
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Port Wayne
Honor for 'Proxy' Wheeler in Berlin professorship
New York May 6 President Benj Ide Wheeler of the University of California has been nominated by Columbia trustees and appointed by the Prussian ministry of education as Theodore Roosevelt professor in Berlin for the year 1909 1010.
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New York
Benj. Ide Wheeler
University of California
Columbia University
What was the matter with Signer Tenors
A brief item from the New Orleans Daily Democrat notes a performance by the Signer Tenors where their tie singing of a drinking song drew criticism and rumors suggested the performer had been imbibing.
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Signer
Tie
New Orleans
Thes-Democrat
How to Clean Tan Leather
Practical guide notes cleaning tan leather using ether and stale bread. Suggests rubbing suede with bread two days old to restore texture and remove dirt.
Danville Court Votes Seven to Six on Liquor Licenses
A local court in Danville renders a seven to six decision revoking or granting retail liquor licenses amid a clash over temperance enforcement. Key figures include Steven Chattels and Mel Miiodis, with testimony about a temperance address at Mill Shoals and alleged assault linked to license actions.
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Teedinaville
Coun
Corun
Mayfie
Berth
Doairtidhd
Steve Chattels
Jill Iosoit
Double Wedding Reported at Corleceialesburg Event
Tatamik Saiedty attended a coordinated ceremony at Kross Corleceialesburg where a quartet marked the day with a notable wedding pair. Details remain sparse but the event drew local interest and involved friends and family of the couples.
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Tatamik Saiedty
Kross Corleceialesburg
Scattered Scores Across Baseball and City Matchups
Fragmentary scoreboard text lists multiple games with teams like Boston, Brooklyn, New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Washington, Milwaukee, Columbus, Minneapolis, Louisville, and Chicago area mentions. It shows innings and partial scores or notes, but many items are garbled. The readable items indicate a busy slate with intercity clashes and league play.
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Art Boston
Brooklyn
Boston
New York
Phibiadelphia
Cincinnaty Am Chienan
Aimevicna
St. Louis
Petrait
Washington- New York
Washington
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Milwankee
Columbus
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Louisville
Quinneapolis
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Lesvelle
Chicago
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
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ST R
Inings at St Paul and Kansas City Weather Update
Baseball brief notes an 11 inning game where St Paul lost 4 3 at St Paul Indianapolis. A continuation mentions Keansas City Weather and widespread weather conditions across the Western region.
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St. Paul
Indianapolis
Keansas City
Wu Ting A Vegetarian Diet Claims Two Year Abstinence
New York May 3 Wu Ting Fang Chinese minister to the United States attended a dinner and said for the past two years he abstained from intoxicants tea coffee meat fish fowl and lived on nuts fruits and vegetables He claimed the diet cured rheumatism gout and aging and even promised no more gray hairs Tornado Hits a Missouri Town Springfield Tenn May 5 A tornado wrecked the Springfield Wagon company warehouse toppled steeples and trees and cut wire service Killing livestock in Pierce City Monett Ozark Strafford and Eldon with no known fatalities
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New York
Wu Ting Fang
Agene Christian
Wau
Missouri
Springfield
Springfeld Wagon Company
Pierce City
Monett
Ozark
Strafford
Eidlmean
Cleveland Getting Along Nicely
New York May reports quote physician Joseph D. Bryant saying ex President Grover Cleveland is getting along nicely after telephone contact with Lakewood. Bryant notes considerable progress toward recovery and improvement in health following his illness.
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Cleveland
New York
May
Joseph D. Bryant
Grover Cleveland
Lakewood
The Possible Limit
A fragmentary Punch-like dialogue depicts a district visitor Conmarried and a woman discussing treatment. PD laments hardship while C notes another possible worse fate, including not having a husband. The exchange captures humorous clipped banter and social entanglements in a mock conversation.
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