Tariff Hearing Divides on Barytes Duty In North NC
Washington hearing before the house ways and means committee focused on barytes deposits in North Carolina Alabama Georgia and Tennessee with ex representative Rhottes A G Nelson S M Evans voicing support for a higher duty. Republicans led by Payne Longworth Boutell argued no increase is needed and emphasized keeping the current rate.
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Washington
Nemo
House
Ways and Means Committee
Evans
North Carolina
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Representative Pen
North Carolinia
Rhodes
Missouri
Taft Becaue
Payne
Longworth
Boutell
Eugene Merz
New York
Pat. Jas
BE. Davis
Detroit
Official dinner not an official White House event
Washington November 12 The White House clarifies a dinner planned for next Tuesday is not official and will exclude prominent labor leaders. The president intends to meet with varied views, and three fourths of invitees are not labor federation members. The note avoids commenting on individual invitations or a convention attendance plan.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Gompers
O'Connell
Morrison
Lennon
American Federation of Tabor
Slronver
Josup Miteledd
Daniel J. O'Keete
Dames
el Ais
Federation
Bachelder Calls for Tariff Revision and Rural Aid
Washington Nov. 12 ex-Governor N D Bachelder national master of the Grange urged an immediate revision of tariff schedules affecting goods sold by U S manufacturers in foreign markets at lower prices. He pressed for postal savings banks parcels posts and highway appropriations at the next Congress session and said the country life commission already found highway improvement funding would benefit farmers in dollars and rents.
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Washington
N. d. Bachelder
New Hampshire
Naional
National Grange
Bachelder
Congress
Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
United States
Empire State's Toga Man Clears Course Despite Odds
Washington November 12 That no man at a time has a clear path to the presidency yet. The fragmented OCR notes hint at a discussion of political navigation and obstacles faced by a candidate in the race.
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Shington
Tow Meets Roosevelt On Sherman Antitrust Amendment
Seth Tow president of the Civic Federation met with President Roosevelt to discuss a proposed amendment to the Sherman antitrust law. After the White House exit Tow said the president favored a modification balancing interests of capital and labor.
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Washington
Seth Tow
The
Civic Federation
Roosevelt
White House
Roosevelt accepts relay run by Y M C A boys
The president agrees to relay a message from New York to Washington in thirty hours. About fifteen hundred YMCA boys will participate in the event with the message transmitted to the capital.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Young Men's Christian Association
New York
Resolutions Deplore Carmack Death in Washington Meeting
A mass meeting in Washington adopted resolutions deploring the death of Edward Ward Carmack ex United States senator from Tennessee. The gathering included Tennesseeans and other residents who knew the senator.
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Washington
Edward Ward Carmack
United States
Tennessee
No Rebuke for Wilhelm in Reichstag Debate
Berlin November 12 The Reichstag ended a heated session by rejecting a proposal to address the emperor over concerns about his personal involvement in foreign policy. Choked by criticism, Chancellor von Buelow faced personal attacks as MPs debated the London Telegraph interview and the emperor’s presence at Dieneaueschingen with Prince von Fuerstenberg in attendance.
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Berlin
Reichstag
von Buelow
London Daily Telegraph
Diene Aueschingen
Prince von Fuerstenberg
Sailor Discovers Grave Believed To Be Andree Seafaring Tale
A Copenhagen cable reports the schooner Pilot arriving at St Johns Newfoundland with a grave found in Labrador. Captain Chather says the marker bears no clear name. locals say the grave may belong to a fisherman or to the legendary Andree figure linked to past explorations.
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St. Johns
Copenhagen
Labrador
Andres
Geranaut Andree
Caypetain Chather
Andree
Andre Ansty
Nebraska Republicans certify Western Union names for prosecution
In Lincoln Nebraska the Republican publicity committee announces certification of candidates for the anti discrimination case. Victor Rosewater leads the committee with Uwe Hitchcock and B B Selimeider named among the defendants in the forthcoming action under state law.
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Western Union Franks
Lincoln
Neh
Iwernty Nebrushin
Western Union
Pelogre
Cormission
Victor Rosewater
Republican National Committee
Hepreseniue
Uwe Hitchcock
Selimeider
Not Quite Clear Blox A Red Flug Signage Confusion
A brief note from Chica go News questions a red flug's meaning as either a charger or an auction sign. The column asks why readers distinguish between the two and suggests clarity is needed.
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Chicago News
Public Buildings Program Sees 100 New Projects
Congress closes its session with a mandate for 100 federal buildings overseen by the supervising architect. The program allocates 34 million dollars for the current work, plus an estimated 100 unfinished projects carried over from prior years.
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Congress
Vgurs
Death Strikes Hard Harvey Mets An Awful Fate
Harvey W. Watterson, young lawyer and son of Courier Journal editor, dies after falling 110 feet from a Wall Street office to a roof below. The accident, likely accidental, ends his life as he prepared to go home. Watterson, 30, married, was junior partner in Wing Russell and Watterson. born in Louisville and educated at Columbia University Law School.
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New York
Tiarvey W. Watterson
Tenry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Wall Street
Watterson
Tie
Wing, Russell and Watterson
TF OR. Barge
Jugee
Kiowyer
Thomas E. Wing
Louisville
Columbia University Haw School
Tammany
Death of Wacvey Watterson Shocks Louisville Editor
Louisville, Nov. 12. News of the death of Wacvey Watterson, editor of the Courier Journal, spreads grief and condolences. Friends hurriedly inform Mrs. Ridgely in Mexico, while Watterson’s son and political friends reflect on his career and wartime era. Funeral arrangements are noted with plans for New York autographs and memorials.
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Louisville
Wacvey W. Watterson
Shonry Watterson
Courier-Journal
Owas
Benjamin Ridgely
Mexico
Ridgely
Watterson
Warderson
New York
Dharvey Wadterean
Banka Ba Lovisville
Tieen Ethuitets
Patreeses
Fragmentary note on a New York Supreme Court case details
The readable bits hint at a New York Supreme Court center case involving a federal insurance company and parties named Cherk Mated ton Md and Cherdetin McSherry. The context suggests a tense prospect of repeating a prior event, with a date referenced as November 8.
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Giese
Ton Md
Cherdetin McSherry
Subzero Chill Hits St Paul and Yellowstone Parks
A weather report notes biter subzero readings across St Paul and Yellowstone National Park. The cold snap plunges to record low levels in high elevations as temperatures drop well below zero, with officials warning of continued frigid conditions.
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St. Paul
Sling
Yellowstone Pawk
Orino Laxative Promises Constipation Relief
Advertised remedy Foley's Orino Laxative claims to cure constipation and liver trouble by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. It pledges no gripping, pleasant taste, and avoids continual use after taking Orino. Names H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Junugkunzg appear as endorsers.
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H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Junugkunzg
Suita Presses Me At Mal Le’s In Galena Street Runaway
Suita pressed me at Mal le’s located near Galena and Van Buren streets in a terse incident dated by the local record. The note mentions an abrupt confrontation and street corner setting with no further details on outcomes or authorities.
County Items Chronicle Local News From Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill reports mild weather ideal for farm work and election results celebrated with mixed feelings. Local names include Sweivel, Shoeny, Murphy, Harris, Solas, and Snyder with moves between Lena, Rockford, and Freeport. Notable events: school vacation, a severe hand injury, church events, a two week vacation ending, and political commentary on the Bryan era. Death of Mrs. A Fuls noted with funeral plans. Community updates from German Valley and surrounding towns.
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Pleasant Hill
Aittle
Bryan
John Sweivel
South Wayne
Wis
Dubuque
Waterloo
Martin Murphy
L. C. Jacobs
Lena
Miss Stauffer
Spencer
Joseph
William Richards
Merritt Fowler
John Sweiver
Joseph Solas
Fair View
Bert Clark
Fred Scheider, Jr
McConnell
Oscar Fowler
Anna Kostenbader
Jessie Murphy
Carl Rayhorn
Dakota
Hiram Snyder
Red. Price
George Holmes
EH. BP. Price
Mary Ann Nietcher
Thaven
Kas
Henry Barris
A. I. Gillette
Grandma Iietcher
Republican Party
Charles Weaver
Snyder
Jofm Murphy
Andrew Kratzer
Sciota Mills
Josh Sisson
Charles Kahl
Cassie Holmes
Priday
Local Notes from Cedarville and Nearby Areas
From Our Own Correspondent Cedarville reports visiting relatives over the weekend with Dr Wred Angle and family from Belvidere and Harve y Angle of Freeport joining Luther Angle’s household. Gust Smith of Freeport visited Leopold Smith and family, Ellen Benson returned from Freeport, and Harry Addams with Mr Plummer of Rockford called on James Addams and family.
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Cedarville
Wred Angle
Belvidere
Harvey
Freeport
Luther Angle
Gust Smith
Leopold
Ellen Benson
Harry Addams
Mr. Plummer
Rockford
James
J. Bruce
Morence
Flora, Addams
Orangeville
Wm. Bruce
Augusta M. Bergman
Community notes from Red Oak this November day
Stephen Rigney receives warm congratulations on election success as friends extend best wishes. Damascus hosts Sunday school convention with local attendance. Clifford Bender returns to Chicago after visiting family. Mrs Gaktman of Forreston visits daughter Mrs Albert Snapp. German M K Sunday school members host farewell for Baumgardners moving to Wisconsin. Grace Rathbone returns home after guest stay with the Millers. Mrs Edwin Lied of Freeport visits John Lied’s home. Mrs August Bergman moves to Cedarville to make a new home.
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Red Oak
Stephen Rigney
Damascus
Clifford Bender
Chicago
Gaktman
Forreston
Albert Snapp
M. K. Sunday School
A. Baumgardner
Wisconsin
Grace Rathbone
C. Miller
Edwin Lied
Freeport
John Lied
August K Bergman
Cedarville
Harlem area husking ends with generous yield
From Our Own Correspondent Harlem Corners Nov 9 farmers near husking finish with good yield. The Damascus convention drew a large crowd yesterday afternoon and evening. Rev My. Yhrall of Freeport gave a fine talk. Henry Breadmaster of Pearl City transacted business a day last week. Philip Lamb of Clinton Iowa sold dry goods last week. Jane McConville of Freeport spent Sunday at William Wagner's.
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German Valley
Fred Voss
John J. Cordes
Dr. Barclay
Seward
D. J. Piper
Rockford
Fred Aykes
Ed. Schafer
Chicago
Ladies’ Aid
George Golgenboom
J. A. Cordes
W. Aukes
Vernie Highberger
Fred
Hubert Pash
Pecatonica
Dorcas Society
Mary Cordes
Rev
Breen
A. Fuls
John A.ruls
Theilken
J. Theilken
the Reformed Church
A. H
Harlem Corners
Damascus
My. Yhrall
Freeport
Henry Breadmaster
Pearl City
Philip Lamb
Clinton
Iowa
Jane McConville
William Wagner
Shannon notes and small moves amid quiet week
From Our Own Correspondent Shannon November 10 reports H. H. Hoy returned to Chicago with Co. M. Healy and family moving to Chicago last week. Mrs. Mary Bistline Mrs. Geo. Beck and Mrs. M. Parkinson are mentioned among local residents with no further details.
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Shannon
H. H. Hoy
Chicago
Co. M. Healy
Mary Bistline
Geo. Beck
M. Parkinson
Eastern Star Thimble club gathering at Rock City
Davis November 10 report: Eastern Star Thimble club enjoyed a social at Mrs. Hilert's Rock City home. Visiting Amarillo's Mrs. D. D. Boyles and joying note of members. Chrysanthemum show announced for Saturday at I. O. O. F. hall. John Schmitt of Freeport visiting his parents.
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Davis
Eastern Star Thimble Club
Hilert
Rock City
D. D. Boyles
Amarillo
Texas
John Markel
Cleveland
I. O. O. F. Hall
Nature as a Faker in Fossil Foot Tales
A discussion of misidentified natural objects misled by superstition. Weathered impressions resemble feet or bones, but scientists identify them as mollusk shells or rock fragments. Examples include a supposed fossil hame and a petrified foot mistaken for an oyster, illustrating clever misreadings.
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Smithsonian Institution
Nebraska
National Museum
Tor Washington
Fossil Myths As Yet Another Geological Misnomer
The piece notes that the cozoon once hailed as the earliest animal is a crystalline blend of two minerals and not a fossil at all. It cites investigations showing sedimentary rock marks once labeled as fossil prints are animal tracks from insects mollusks or worms. It also mentions misidentified plants later tied to larval dragonfly traits and warns of quick classifications based on imperfect evidence.
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Sir William Dawson
Actence
Saturday Evening Post
A Rusty Iron Nail and the Napoleonic Relic Tale
A miller near Waterloo earned income since 1815 from selling a rusty nail claimed as Napoleon’s hat rest site. An eccentric Englishman cited eyewitness evidence, and the miller sold the nail then replaced it with another and inscribed its historical value. The pattern continued, enriching Napoleonic relic collections.
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Waterloo
Napoleon
Without Ostentation and Simple Death Parody
The Philadelphia figure Josiah W Leeds opposed ostentation and funerals. He valued simplicity and modesty in life and quotes a graveyard epitaph about money not bringing loved ones back. A lighter note notes Cook winning a rat show with his dog, and a quip about a cat.
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Josiah W. Leeds
Philadelphia
Washington Star
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