Railway Trainmen Denounce Cannon at Atlanta Convention
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen adjourned its May 1907 meeting in Atlanta after adopting a fiery resolution denouncing Speaker Joseph G Cannon for using power to block railroad labor legislation. Delegates praised Atlanta's hospitality, and Puckett received a gold watch for organizing the event. The body also approved stances against Asiatic immigration, child labor, and compulsory arbitration, and backed amendments to the sixteen hour law if needed.
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Cannon
Organized Labor
Columbus
Ohio
Grand Executive Board
Board of Insurance
the Brotherhood of Railway
Grand Lodge
Morrissey
Uncle Joseph
Joseph G. Cannon
National House of Representatives
House
Brotherhood of Railroad
Atlanta
Cannan
Brotherhood
Washington
Congress
Living art lessons draw crowds in Chicago window display
Professor Frische, after twenty years in living art, works in Brown and Dollmeyer's window in Chicago. His pastel marine and landscape pictures attract much attention as passersby note the pieces resemble oils at first glance but are revealed as pastels upon closer look.
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Frische
Chicago
Brown and Dollmeyer
Painter Frische Seeks Wider Fame Across Cities
Distinguished artist Prof Frische has traveled extensively across the United States. His landscapes capture Rocky Mountains branching with Alleghenies and Atlantic shores against southern beaches. Formerly tied to major Chicago houses, he now works independently and plans to tour cities to reach new buyers. He will stay several days.
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Chicago
First Occurrences Chronology From Historic Innovations
A list from the Philadelphia Record traces early milestones across post offices watches printing presses and more. It notes dates from 1464 for post offices to 1844 for anesthetics with items like the first newspaper in England 1688 and copper cents in New Haven 1687.
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Nuremberg
Copenhagen
Jergens
Ingland
France
England
United States
New Haven
American
Hudson River
Philadelphia Record
Famine in Whiteside County Teachers Corps
Whiteside county faces a coming shortage of public school teachers as many leave the profession for other work. Only about half of current country school instructors will stay, and few are applying for teaching certificates or licenses. County Superintendent B. F. Hendricks weighs lowering passing grade standards to expand credentialed applicants.
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Whiteside County
Sterling
B. F. Hendricks
Peter Lehnhardt Sanity Trial Finds Irresponsible Condition
In Galena Illinois on May 238 Mr Peter Lehnhardt Sr faced a sanity trial after a failed suicide attempt on Tuesday He was judged to be in an irresponsible mental state and was moved to Watertown hospital for treatment.
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Galena, Ill
Peter Lehnhardt
Lehnhardt
Watertown Hospital
Daily Journal Delivery Price News Brief
The Daily Journal announces home delivery available citywide for 10 cents per week.
Savings Bank Appeals for Sterling Deposits
Do not speculate and risk loss. Place funds in a reliable bank at a good rate of interest where they will earn a fair and certain return. Deposit surplus in the Savings Dept. of the State Bank, run on sound conservative principles with large capital and ample resources.
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Tate Bank
Raisers Chart the Growth of Fine Poultry in America
The article traces the rise of the U S poultry industry noting the American Poultry Association’s standards naming over 100 varieties. It highlights ancestry from wild jungle fowl, influence from Europe Asia and America, and the feats of English and American fanciers in breeding diverse sizes colors and feather patterns.
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United States
American Poultry Association
Langshan
Europe
Asia
America
England
London plan ships pure milk in paper pails for infants
A London dispatch reports dairy firms will deliver milk in wasteproof paper pails to reduce infant mortality. Paper pails made from wood pulp, one use only, cost less than metal containers and save on cleaning and sterilizing. Each sturdy, waterproof container is sterilized at high heat and seals tightly to keep milk uncontaminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nathan Straus
Humpty Dumpty to Open at Grand Opera House Soon
Next Tuesday May 28 Manager Knorr presents Humpty Dumpty at the Grand Opera House. The Saville company brings old Mother Goose tales to life with Mr John McDonald as the lead clown. A chorus of ladies will perform songs and dances amid elaborate scenery and effects.
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Knorr
Grand Opera House
Humpty Dumpty
Saville
John McDonald
John Smith Featured in Jamestown Exposition Tale
A playful note extols John Smith as hero of 100 dictionaries and details a grand Jamestown exposition where his fame is celebrated. It hints at his past bold deeds and public recognition, inviting the reader to recall his influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Konow
Jamestown
Rome
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Ad Claims Safe Cold Cure
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a no opiate remedy that gently clears bowels to drive a cold from the system, conforming to the National Pure Food and Drug Law and sold by Wm F Jungkunz at 55 Stephenson Street.
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Kennedy
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Alcohol-Free Remedy
The article describes Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery made from Golden Seal root and other medicinal roots with pure glycerine and heat, claiming alcohol-free composition. It cites endorsements from medical books and offers free mailed information from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York, urging timely use for stomach, liver, dyspepsia, bronchial and catarrhal affections and warning it won’t cure advanced consumption.
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Pierce
New World
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Bees in Warfare Across Ancient Sieges
Historical notes describe two bee warfare episodes. Romans used hives to drop swarms on Themiscyra besiegers, while Saxons repelled Norse attackers at Chester by pouring boiling water and later dropping beehives to sting and deter the besiegers.
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Appian
Themiscyra
Pontus
Lucullus
Mithridates
Librotheque Royale
Brussels
Chester
Dormouse Delicacies in Roman Times
St. Joseph Observer recounts Roman dishes and dainties once favored by the upper ten, from dormouse delicacies to black puddings dating to Tiberius. It notes Bambonselvergius as the inventor of many sausages and a lost treatise on dormouse fattening, with Petronius cited on dormouse fattening and sleep inducing sauces.
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Rome
Tiberius
Bambonselvergius
Petronius Arbiter
Asheville Librarians Convene for 29th Annual Conference
Members of the American Library Association gather in Asheville North Carolina for the twenty ninth annual meeting. About 1600 members are expected with 1000 attending plus North Carolina Library Association delegates. Sessions run through Thursday featuring informal discussions and five general sessions. Topics cover the Southern library movement since 1899 and the use of books with state and class focus.
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Asheville
N.C
American Library Association
State
Friends of Libraries
North Carolina Library Association
Southern Library Movement
Atlanta
National Hardwood Lumber Association Holds 10th Annual Convention
The National Hardwood Lumber association opens its tenth annual convention in Atlantic City with 200 delegates from across the country. Key topics include potential merger with the Hardwood Manufacturers' association or adopting uniform grading and universal inspection rules. Milwaukee applies to host next year.
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Atlantic City
N. J
National Hardwood Lumber Association
Hardwood Manufacturers’ Association
Milwaukee
Hardwood Lumber Association
United States
Political assignations and convention plans outlined
Louisville joins the list of Democratic convention hopefuls for next year. Interior Secretary James R. Garfield plans to attend Oklahoma’s Republican state gathering next month. Indiana aims to nominate Felix T. McWhirter of Indianapolis on the Prohibition ticket. William M. Johnson withdraws from consideration for New Jersey governor. Theodore E. Burton, backed by Washington admin circles, is seen as favored for the next Congress speakership. A Chicago 1880 convention reunion will recall the 30 six ballots for Grant. William J. Bryan's weight now 234 pounds, up from 165 in 1890, a gain of 69 pounds in 11 years.
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Louisville
James R. Garfield
Oklahoma
Indiana
Felix T. McWhirter
Indianapolis
William M. Johnson
New Jersey
Theodore E. Burton
Washington
Cannon
Cleveland
House of Representatives
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Chicago
S. Grant
William J. Bryan
Wonderful Eczema Cure
Our little boy had eczema for five years. Two doctors said the case was hopeless due to lung involvement. We tried more doctors with no benefit, then read about Electric Bitters. After using several bottles the boy was completely cured. Best of all blood Medicines and body building health tonics. Guaranteed at Joseph Emmerts' drug store. 50c.
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N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Joseph Eammerts
Postal Marine Service Introduced on Lakes Mendota and Monona
A United States postal marine service has been installed on Lakes Mendota and Monona at Madison. A power launch will make one trip daily serving suitable piers of landings with trips in the forenoon on Mendota and in the afternoon on Monona. The schedule allocates four hours on Mendota and three on Monona. Mail to patron.
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United States Postal Marine Service
Lakes Mendota
Monona
Madison
Lake Mendota
Lake Monona
Mendote
Nist
Gare
Eiven
Prssith
DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold Here
Pain from boils burns ears scalds and skin diseases is promptly relieved by DeWitts Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. Also good for piles. Sold by Wim F Jungkunz druggist at 85 Stephenson Street.
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DeWitt
Wim
F. Jungkunz
Stephenson Street
Piano tuner J Burdett takes orders in town
J Burdett, a piano tuner, handles service orders at Brown and Dollmeyer's store and by phone at 6a 4dt, offering prompt tuning and repairs for local residents.
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J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Harriet M. Burbank Piano Teacher at Studio 38 Grove Se
Harriet M. Burbank, noted piano teacher, announces lessons at Studio 38 Grove Southeast. Former student of notable instructors, she offers methodical instruction for beginners and advanced players. Schedule available by appointment.
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Harriet M. Burbank
Grove Se. Storf
Your Hair Mind and a Harsh Photographer Tale
A child portrait session ends with Mrs. Green venting anger at a photographer after an hour in a hot room. She reports slapping the child's hands to coax a pleasant expression, sparking a debate on methods with a stern critique of whipping. A Natal carnivorous plant article follows, describing a bell mouth plant that traps carrion birds. The plant’s black body exudes a gluey odor, lures birds, and ensnares them in its clinging throat.
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Tommy
Mrs. Green
Youth
Natal
Costfest of All Fish and the Golden Brushed Goldfish
A pet stock dealer extols a Chinese brush tailed goldfish as the finest aquarium fish in the world. The creature is described as bright gold with a bushy golden tan and may fetch $250 to $300, with some specimens selling for up to $700 each.
Imperative and dialogue on necessity of operation
The passage presents two doctors debating whether an operation is absolutely necessary. It notes the only chance to collect a bill comes from fire insurance and quotes Melba praising American audiences as most enthusiastic while English ones are least.
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Melba
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Xtra
Angian Dental
J.J. Flanigan
D.D.S. Wilcoxon
Silver Bell
Golden Rio
Warren
F. A. Schulz
Barrington Hall
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Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Galena Bt
California
Royal Buckingham Cluster
Yarmouth
Royal Ann
Burrell Brothers Wholesale and Retail
Ing Stephenson
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