Prohibition Debate Moves Through Tariff Hearing
Washington November 13. Prohibition effects cited as limited while liquor interests back current tariff on spirits wines and beverages. Champ Clark attends hearing as House Ways and Means committee weighs reciprocity, wine versus whiskey duties, and domestic versus foreign production.
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Washington
Iiquor
Percy T. Morgan
California
Boutell
Hainois
Morgan
United States
Champ
Champ Clark
John Sharp Williams
W. B. Hildreth
New York
Clark
L. J. Vance
Statesmen at Hot Springs in Virginia vacation notes
President elect and Vice President elect Sherman arrived at Hot Springs Virginia for a week of rest and recreation Judge Taft, Representative Berton and Senators Scott Bourne also joined for ten days of talks on registration postal savings tax and public approval bills. Scott favors tariff revision and plans discussions with Taft during the stay.
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Hot Springs
Att
Sherman
Virginian
Taft
Homestead Hotel
Berton
Ohio
Patt
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Scott
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
Congress
Hewin
Tie
Blur
New York Senatorial Drive At League Club
The Union League Club in New York adopted resolutions urging the election of Secretary of State Root to the United States Senate to succeed Senator Pratt. Joseph H. Choate seconded the move with General Horace Porter and General Anson G. McCook supporting. A committee of thirty was authorized to push the effort. Boston reports indicate Root denied any candidacy for the Senate.
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Root
United @ates
Pratt
Union League Club
Joseph H. Choate
Horace Porter
Anson G. McCook
Boston
Brute Root
United States
Senate
Woodson vows DNC office in December in Washington
Trey Woodson, secretary of the Democratic National Committee, says the party remains unfazed after Chicago closure and will reopen a permanent office in Washington in early December. He asserts the party will keep organization records, provide information, and press coverage, while predicting Republicans will push reckless legislation that will fail to win the next election.
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Louisville
Trey Woodson
Democratic National
Chicago
Washington
Woodson
Cannon
Taft to Visit White House on Return from New York
President-elect William E. Taft will stay at the White House Saturday night and Sunday as he visits President Roosevelt. The leaders plan talks on issues both seek each other’s guidance on, marking their first meeting since the election.
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Taft
White House
Washington
William E. Raft
Roosevelt
New York City
Hot Springs
Gompers Warns Congress Over Sherman Act Change
In Denver at the twenty eighth annual Federation of Labor convention President Samuel Gompers thanked the speakers and warned that Congress plans to amend the Sherman and trust law in a way harmful to labor. He pledged to oppose the move in Congress.
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Denver
Colo
The
Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Congress
Taft Begins Brooklyn Trip For Prison Ship Martyrs Dedication
President elect Taft leaves Hot Springs for Brooklyn to deliver the dedication oration at the prison ship martyrs monument. He will make a brief stay and return to Hot Springs immediately after the ceremonies.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Brooklyn
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
Virginia Presidential Vote Totals Reported in Richmond
Official returns from Virginia show Bryan with 82 948 votes Taft 52 579 Chafin 1 104 Debs 254 Watson 106 Hisgen 52 Gillians 25 total 187 068 Bryan's plurality 30 369 majority 28 853
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Taft
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Watson
Hisgen
Gillians
Morgan Finds The Bullet In His Vest Pocket
New York postmaster Edward M. Morgan, shot by a demented stenographer, expects to be back at his desk in December if his recovery continues. He searched clothing brought to him and recovered a battered deed, joking that the ball almost killed his father.
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New York
Edward M. Morgan
Eric H W. B. Mackay
Morgan
Nils
Secretary Metcalf Sidelined by Illness Again
Washington reports Secretary Metcalf is confined to his home due to an illness. A note from his physician says he needs complete rest to recover, keeping him away from official duties for the time being.
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Washington
Nove
Metcalf
Glen
Battleship Cah Awarded to New York Shipbuilding
Washington November 18 The navy department awarded the contract for the battleship Cah to New York Shipbuilding company of Camden New Jersey for 300000 dollars.
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Washington
Navy Department
Cah
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
Patrons Urged to Notify Office on Missing Newspapers
Regular readers are asked to report when their newspaper is not delivered. The notice requests timely notification to ensure prompt action.
Pleasant Pills for Wide Range of Ailments
A small bottle of Pleasant Pellete advertised by Sump hs and Ays Homeo offers relief for dyspepsia croup fever and malarial symptoms among many other listed conditions. The ad cites a long catalog of ailments with prices and references to bog standard remedies sold by a local supplier on Corneg Wirgin and Joba Streets.
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Corneg
Joba
Illinois tax board releases 1908 property values rise
The state board of equalization adopted final reports showing total state property valuation at 6,505,217,185 and assessable value of 1,261,043,457. Capital stock and railroad property drive gains while personal property falls. The tax rate is set at 50 cents per 100 of assessable value with a 6,000,000 levy split between revenue and school funds.
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Ulinots
State Board of Equalization
Smsklata
Chicago City Railway Company
Capital Stock Committee
Chicago Antwiys Company
Union Traction
Consolidated Traction
Was Attacked by Tramps Near Paris Big Four Tracks
Clarence Underwood twenty five was found unconscious beside the Big Four tracks east of Paris hit with a knife wound and scalp lacerations after being thrown from a freight train. He said he finished a regular army term and was bound for Cincinnati to his sister’s home. He recalled no further details after being attacked while riding the rails from Saint Louis.
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Paris
Clarence Underwood
Underwood
Vermilion
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Mrs Evelyn Rita Seeks Support During Divorce Case
Peoria Nov 1 Mrs Evelyn Rita arrives from New York to press for a maintenance order in her divorce petition against Dotshend Louis So Wingman president of Witten Plow. In circuit court she asks for alimony during pendency of separation claiming destitution and lack of support. She says she is living apart and self supporting with no income.
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Peoria
Evelyn Rita
Dotshend
Louis So Wingman
Witten Plow Company
New York
Circuit Court Rays
Kingman
Aironeh
Coe
Unclear text fragment reports incident and inset details
Fragmentary lines describe an event with names and actions but most details are unreadable. The piece mentions a person named Martin Wize, an incident at a yard, and references to others including Maodie and Gil Mastery with scattered phrases about passes and letters.
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Mattounn
Martin Wize
Cid
Gil
Notrague Isaser
Death of an aging editor in Mattoon Illinois
The Mattoon editor Nathin Cal lus, 65, editor of the Anreole Record-Ller ald, died. He was a leading authority on broom corn culture and cotton?
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Mattoon
Nathin Callus
Anreole Record
Ller Ald
Te Wits
Elevenyearold dies after cat attack at grandfather home
Report of a tragedy as eleven year old Mle Harrod is fatally kicked by a cat at her grandfather Zgek Dbul's residence. Details are scarce and official statements are awaited.
Food talk and odd phrases in a street dialogue
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune style piece features slang and muddled remarks about bread, beef, and a secret method for getting goods. A New York Tribune snippet mentions a young lady recalling hard bread and bakey indignation, while youths joke about unfoaded bread from long ago.
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George
New York ‘Tribune
Chicago Newn
Tragic Death in Carroll Bank Examiner's Residence
The Carroll national bank examiner FDP Shaw, 20th, of West Union Althonah, found dead in his hotel room after a night of apparent good health. He died at 10 am in hospital from hemorrhage of the brain. Shaw's wife and children arrived in town unaware of his death, and his passing disrupts ongoing bank investigations and planned travel reports.
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Noy
Bank of
Examiner Shaw
Shaw
King
Washington
Tts
Governor Glenn Rebukes Roosevelt Commission Talks
Raleigh November 13 Governor R B Glenn criticized Dr Charles W Styles of the marine hospital service for claiming North Carolina children lack color blood. He said the Roosevelt commission discussions seem aimed at injuring the state rather than improving it and oppose statements made without thorough investigation or visits to the people.
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Raleigh
N.C
Charles W. Styles
Marine Hospital Service
Roosevelt Commission of Country Life
R. B. Chennins
Suffragettes Disrupt Service at City Temple in London
London nov 13 suffragettes entered a church for the first time disrupting a disestablishment meeting. Augustine Birrell chief secretary for Ireland faced a disorderly scene as nearly a score of suffrage supporters, both men and women, were ejected amid uproar and violence. The Birrell and temple pastor urged respect for the sacred bidding without result.
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London
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Birrell
Lincoln Gettysburg Address Reading Proposed for Schools
New York November 13 the Lincoln centenary committee urges superintendents nationwide to arrange noon readings of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in all schools on February 12 the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth.
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New York
United States
Theivy
Abraham
Tragic Radbod mine disaster in Hamm Germany
A massive explosion and ensuing fire at the Radbod mine near Hamm Germany trapped many workers. Of 80 miners underground, 35 were badly injured and 37 died brought to the mouth of the pit. Rescue attempts failed as flames raged and the remaining 60 others were deemed lost. The cause remains unknown with early reports suggesting a dust explosion.
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Westphalia
Germany
Radbod
Imine
Courrieres
France
Poypou
Federation of Labor Convention Scene in Denver
Denver, Nov 13. The convention heard a letter from William J. Bryan thanking President Gompers and the Federation for support in the recent campaign. The day featured addresses by Rev Charles Steigle and others from the Presbyter an church and Woman's Trade Union League, with delegates from Britain and Canada reporting on union progress and activities.
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Federation of Lior
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William J. Bryan
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Raymond Relduism
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Xtand Fitgeemidd
Leneue
Rosymond Robdhins
China
Thigh Frany
Tri-State Vehicle Association Opposes Parcel Post
At Cincinnati on November 1 the Tri-State Vehicle Association passed resolutions opposing parcel post, arguing it would advantage catalogue mail order dealers over regular vehicle dealers.
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Cincinnati
Parcel Post
Tri-State Vehicle Association
Parcels Post
Stork Delivers Son to Cortelyou in Washington
Mrs. George B. Cortelyou wife of the secretary of the treasury has given birth to a son in Washington on November 2. The event brings a new member to the Cortelyou family as public life continues.
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Stork
Cortelyou
Washington
George B. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Fire Damage Ravages Beverly Home. Four Children Perish
A blaze in Beverly Massachusetts destroys a home killing five children and injuring others. Benjamin Pish, 75, leader in the community, is reported dead in Bridgeport. The disaster cuts a wide swath through families and local residents, with investigations underway into the blaze and its origin. The surrounding region reports multiple industrial and political notes, including church matters and economic concerns, with other fires and official actions noted in brief.
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Vas
Benjamin Pish
Faesin O
Barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
Order Delivery in Union City Fires Courtroom Speech
An audience from Olen county fills the circuit courtroom as General Taitersen delivers remarks on law and order urging action against feuding factions. Governor Patterson has issued a ward to pursue suspects and the public notes heightened security after a tense confrontation.
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Union City
Tenn
Olen Comnty
Eireutt Coure Roan
Geener Taitersen
Tetlees
Quentin Tin
Gaveenoay Pattersea
Twentieth Country limited train wreck near Rochester
A report from November states the Twentieth Country limited train on the Take Shore near Rochester, New York, derailed after a truck broke, causing three cars to jump the track. Despite alarm among residents whose friends were aboard, no serious injuries occurred and the journey continued.
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Creage
Rochester
N.Y
Mieny
New York
Clergymen Salary Scale Set at New York Diocese Convention
At the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York annual convention on November 1, delegates approved minimum salaries for un married and married clergymen. The un married minister should receive 1200 dollars, while a married pastor requires 1200 dollars plus suitable housing or 1500 dollars in cash. The resolution was passed amid applause.
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New York
Diocese of
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Fire in Hearst's Paper Plant
Fire and water damaged the editorial and composing rooms of the New York American this morning. Reporters and compositors, preparing the morning issue, were forced to flee to the street as flames and water spread through the plant.
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Hearst
New York
New York American
Thaw's Mother and Daughter Arrive Near Hospital
Mrs. William Thaw and her daughter Alice, once Countess of Yarmouth, have reached Fishkill Landing New York and will live near the asylum where Harry Thaw is confined, staying for a period.
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Fishkill Landing
N. Y
William ‘Thaw
Thurry K. Thaw
Alice
Yarmouth
AM Litteawan
Harry
Weather forecast for Indiana Wisconsin and Michigan
The forecast calls for continued cool conditions across Indiana and Wisconsin with fair skies in Town-Fair. Lower Michigan will be fair with light snow flurries possible in the western portion while remaining cool.
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Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Market3 Chicago Quotations and Live Stock Notes
Chicago Board of Trade quotes今日 show varied futures with prices and opens and closes. The bulletin covers corn oats and soybeans with December and May contracts, plus live stock listings from Chicago Buffalo and Quinita noting cattle, hogs, sheep and calf bids and receipts.
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Tity AG
Ile
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Iomitea
Trakeyse
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Piast Quinita
Noy
Ty Duitting & Stevens
Countession Merchiotts
Iast
Buffalo
N.Y
Will Take It to the High Court Over November Election
The Wilshire firm vows to appeal after the circuit court of appeals rejected the November election challenge. Officials say the United States government will seek relief in the Supreme Court, with the writ of certiorari likely to be filed. The decision touches on the core dispute and sets up a high court dispute.
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High Court
Wilshire
fihe-Pollowine
Chicago
United States
Arrest in the Carmnuck Case Near Nashville
Sharpe, a former suspect in the Carmnuck tragedy, has been arrested and charged with involvement in the ambush that killed Carginek and two Coopers. He was seen at the scene shortly after the fatal incident and is linked to the earlier Sepopar BLAW case.
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Sharpe Ovis Seul
Coopers
Carginek
One of Us May Preside Head of Casablanca Arbitration
New York reports suggest that a divided cabinet may select a United States head for the court to arbitrate the Casablanca affair, as cables indicate a possible choice despite splits in power.
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New York
United States
Casablancda
Exasperating exchange over exact words used by prisoner
A courtroom exchange focuses on the precise words spoken by a prisoner when asked about a theft. The witness asserts the term piv and a third person reference, while the judge presses that the prisoner would not have used third person phrasing. The dialogue reveals tension and confusion in the testimony.
Historic Playhouse Burns in Brooklyn Ruins After Show
A historic Brooklyn Playhouse burned within an hour of a packed audience leaving the Park Theater. Fire destroyed the building an hour later but no injuries were reported. Investigators will assess cause and extent of the blaze.
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Park Theater
Brooklyn Playhouse
Tre
Susie and Maude Discuss High Jewelry Profits
A Boston transcription notes chatter about Susie and Maude debating schemes and box plans while discussing high jewelry profits in New York City. Retailers reap the largest share, with typical markups making profits far exceed wholesale costs, sometimes a thousandfold.
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Ginrry
Maude
Boston
New York City
Mare Race Plot Quips Stir at Fair
Silas and the Squire joke about money making a mare go fast in a race at the fair. The tale shifts to Chicaco News noting Janette Lidenton at a reception boasting beauty and flattery, with a line about hundreds kneeling at her feet.
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Squire
Sile
Silas
Janette
Lora Lidenton
Belluun
Hidden menace grows in the city’s unseen rise
Imperceptible degrees it flourished and grew fat and then rose to menace. A hat and summer great appeared and grew in girth squeezing those nearby with fear and dread as it sported in public. This fall it wears huger things that move men, a spectacle the New York Sun hints at but cannot fully show.
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New York Sun
Mayme’s Moon Experiment Aerial Verse
A fragmented verse describes Mayme aboard an airship at ten P M trying to blow out the moon with Nehta while the craft soars high above New York. The spoof atmosphere recalls a playful Telegram style.
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New York Telegram
Poor Business Hatters and Penalty Clauses Quarrel
In a Washington Herald snippet a milliner laments six week delays on a fall hat while her husband the magnate blames women for avoiding penalties. The exchange highlights tensions over costly construction orders and contractual safeguards.
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Washington Herald
Cleric Misreads Age Prayer Gaffe in Tit Bits
A London Tit Bits item recounts a comical church mishap where an eighty year old man marries a fifteen year old bride. The clergyman jokes that the font is at the other end of the church and the groom misreads the situation, prompting a pun about christening the bride.
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London
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