Sugar tariff hearing II on Philippine sugar fears
Washington November 17. Secretary of War Wright and General Clarence Edwards testified before the Ways and Means Committee on sugar tariff revision. Wright argued Philippine sugar could not instantly threaten beet and cane producers, noting it would take decades for Philippine output to rise enough to affect the U S market. He dismissed the idea of Philippine sugar rising to a level that would harm domestic prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sugar Trust
Insular Bureau
Payne
Wright
Philippine Islands
Philippines
United States
President Fed Tutt visit tied to funeral of Miss Baker
The rumor that President Fed Tutt came to the city for his brother's U.S. Senate bid is denied by a definite statement. Judge Taft plans to depart tonight for Hot Springs.
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Meren
Fed Tutt
Sean Cemne
Phoebe S. Baker
United States Senate
Taft
Hot Springs
Hearst Visits White House Denies Policy Talk
William Randolph Hearst spent about thirty minutes at the White House, saying he discussed no politics and only made a social call. He commented on Senator Foraker’s letter defending ties to Standard Oil, saying he did not wish to debate the matter and that he had released letters for public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Rantolph Ptearst
Senator Foraker
Ohio Statesman
Standard OM Company
Yearst
Associated Press
Foraker
Did Not Pay The Freight For Democratic Campaign
New York November 17 Norman I Mack chairman of the Democratic national committee said contributions during the presidential campaign fell short of expenses. He would cover the deficit personally and file a full receipts and expenditures report with Albany on November 24. Asked who would pay for permanent Democratic headquarters Mack replied the party would fund it with offers from every state.
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New York
Norman I. Mack
Mack
Albany
Democratic
Washington
Democratic Party of the
United States
Root says he will not seek Senate seat unless NY legislature calls
Secretary Root states he is not seeking the New York senator position. If the New York legislature, representing the people, believes he can render useful service in the senate, he will respond to the call and accept the office.
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Washington
New York
Root
Senate
Hints At Trust Control In Sugar Industry Hearing
At a congressional hearing representatives allege the American Sugar Refining trust dominates beet sugar factories, setting prices and hindering domestic growth while Cuban and Philippine production rise. Beets and Cuban sugar growers accuse pricing practices as unfair, with calls to adjust duties and expand free trade.
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American Sugar Refining Company
Trust
Fordney
Michigan
Philippines
Cuba
Coleock
Louishuug Gane
Oxnard
PLA
Hathaway, Co. Smith
F. O. Scholes
G. W. McCormack
W. OW
Chitloninn Payne
Newspapers Hint Taft Cabinet Choice Sparks Debate
Washington dispatch reports a rumor that National Committeeman Ward of New York could join Taft's cabinet. White House secretary Lord notes Taft said newspapers may choose fire but he will not decide the matter until February. Cincinnati dispatch says a visit there is personal and family business with politics not the focus.
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Washington
National
Resolutions Criticize Roosevelt Letter At Philadelphia Meeting
Resolutions attacking Roosevelt's religion and politics letter were introduced by Rev. Dr. A. S. Hobart at the Philadelphia Baptist Ministerial Association weekly session. The panel referred the resolutions and postponed action until next Monday's gathering.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Philadelphia Baptist Ministerial Association
A. S. Hobart
Crozier Seminary
Chester
Bullet wound surgery in San Francisco case
Special Prosecutor Francis J. Weney was shot in Judge Lawler's courtroom during the Ruef trial. His bullet was removed in a successful operation and his condition is satisfactory. The investigation into who supplied the derringer used by the assailant Haas continues, amid police tensions.
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San Francisco
Francis J. Weney
Morris Kaas
Haas
W. J. Burns
Oley’s Honey and Tar Advertisement Claims
An old advertisement touts Oley’s Honey and Tar as clearing air passages soothing throat irritation healing inflamed membranes stopping a cough and expelling the cold. It cites H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz urging consumers to refuse anything but the genuine yellow package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
No gossip in town as Brown’s auto rumor circulates
In Lippincott’s Magazine a brief item questions whether Brown’s auto is causing accidents, framing it as local chatter rather than confirmed fact. No definitive reports are provided, and the piece leans into the town’s curiosity about the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Auto
Lippincott's Magazine
Deforestation and The Shrinking Timber Line
New York Sun reports rapid loss of trees as deforestation accelerates. Becker notes the drastic pace observed from an automobile, highlighting widespread ecological concern.
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Becker
New York Sun
Sausage Trust Talk Sparks Dark Humor
In a fragmentary exchange, discussion of trust in sausage arises with play on names Biggs Diggs. The tone shifts to disbelief, noting that any confidence in sausage would be impossible and there is no danger of such a trust.
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Biggs
Fight for the Senate Progressives Aim for Control
Springfield buzzes over deep waterway legislation as the progressive wing battles the old guard for Senate control. Debates touch on taxation and revenue, while Brown and Riley jostle for minority leadership and Cook county power. Ettelson’s bill stirs opposition from Fisher and Foreman, who see a retreat from home rule as a misstep.
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Chicago
Gutit
Stage Senate
Min
the Neen
Springfeld Othink
Old Guard
Sherman Thouse
Tee O'Neil Brown
Ottaawa
Brown
Thoms A. Riley
Joliet
Cook County
Ottawa
Riley
Ettelson
Bill
Samuel Ettelson
Walter L. Fisher
Milton 4 Foreman
Death Rather Than Arrest In Forgery Case
Rollo T. Sturgis, a chief witness against Abe Ragmenes and Heged Teader, killed himself to avoid arrest for forgery. He allegedly passed a $35 check on Toffers Kain Bree as rioters attacked Lopes restaurant. Sturgis died at St John’s Hospital after taking his life in his home while officers waited for him.
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Springfield
Rollo T. Sturgis
Abe Ragmnes
Teader
Sturgis
Kain Bree
Poofveien
Golden
Sturegiss
Hihm
St. John's Frosy Pdtal
Ty. Lopes
Lopes
Miss Currie Milhouse Heralded in New Land
A garbled 19th century note describes Miss Currie Milhouse, also called Nen Gothawre, tied to a tale of travel from her homeland to the United States. The fragment hints at a ceremonial transfer or arrival, mentioning a dronevet comb bats and a path to an ascribed trial or death, all conveyed in broken OCR.
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Pilinats
United States
Currie Milhouse
Nenall Gothawre
Quinney PM New Oil Line Mystery
A scrambled passage mentions Quinney and a new oil line mystery. It hints at fabric, posture, and a scene with a baby, a bloodlike smell, and a shot pink hue. Details are garbled, but suggest a perplexing local event with unclear participants.
New Hospital Feature Debuts in Kane County
Superintendent Vv. H. Poudstialt unveils a novelty feature at the northern Elinats hospital in Kane County. The intro to the facility showcases a modern approach to patient care and hospital operations.
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Vv. H. Poudstialt
Kane County
Contested county seat race cited illegal voting
Teidsowstw Illinois on November 17 reports citizens likely contest the county seat selection due to alleged illegal voting in Shawheetown. The fragment notes possible irregularities affecting the outcome and local scrutiny of the election process.
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Teidsowstw
Shawheetown
National Watch Factory Moves to Five-Day Week
Elgin November 17 The National Watch factory announces a shift from a four to a five day work week. The change affects workers and production schedules at the Greate plant as efficiency and output are cited.
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Elgin, Ilk
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ingredient Highlight
The notice identifies hexamethylenetetramine as a key component in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It calls it a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and advises taking the remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness. H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Daily Journal Delivery Rates Listed
The Daily Journal announces city wide delivery at 10 cents per week, offering convenient circulation for readers across all districts.
Falconio Cheered at Chicago Mission Conference Opening
Archbishop Falconio, pope’s delegate, delivered the opening address at the Roman Catholic Church Extension conference in Chicago. He urged US Catholics to unite against irreligion and atheism as 2,000 delegates and an equal number of visitors listened amid applause. The pope’s benediction ratified St Philip Neri as patron and granted indulgences to the society’s workers. A New York slate backed Elihu Roet for US senator.
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Chicago
Falconio
Missionary Conference
Roman Catholic Church Extension Society
United States
Catholic Church Extension Society
St. Philip Neri
AAIU declines to recognize British disqualification
New York November 17 The Amateur Athletic Union refused to acknowledge the disqualification of J C Carpenter by the Amateur Athletic Association of Great Britain after the Olympic games. KE Sullivan was reelected president of the ALA U for his third term.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
J. C. Carpenter
Amateur Athletic Association of
Great Britain
KE. Sullivan
ALA. U
Ceri
Two Die and Two Hurt in Hayti Freight Engine Explosion
At Hayti Missouri on November 17 a Priscee freight engine exploded killing two trainmen, Bossier and Brock, and injuring conductor Hathaway and engineer Prissell. Brock was the fireman and Prissell suffered leg injuries. Hathaway’s condition was described as probably fatal.
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Hayti
Priscee
Red Bossier
New York Senator Endorsed Sparking Campaign Boost
In New York on November 17 a major endorsement boosts the campaign of a leading senator. Details remain terse as officials confirm support from key party figures and political allies.
Admiral Togo Drove Through City Amid Enthusiastic Cheers
Admiral Togo rode through the streets as crowds erupted in excitement. The emperor sent an imperial message to the fleet of 124 vessels anchored three miles offshore.
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Togo
Kobe
Veteran of Two Wars Dying in St Louis Home
St Louis, Nov 17. General David C Colerann, veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, was paralyzed at his home and his condition is serious. He is eighty four years old.
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St. Louis
David C. Colerann
Duchess de Chaties gives birth to son at New York origin
The Duchesse de Chaties, formerly Theodora Shonts of New York, delivered a son at her home yesterday in Davis. Markets report on Chicago Board of Trade quotations with mixed prices across wheat corn oats and fats, noting daily close figures and futures data.
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Duchess de Chuaudnes
Davis
Duchesa de Chaties
Theodora Shonts
New York
Chicago
Chicas Board of Trade
Close
Dee
Levy
Ants Ash
Mayo
Tag Jian
Live Stock and Poultry Prices Record at East Buffalo
Dunning Stevens East Buffalo N Y live stock links quote cattle hogs sheep and calves with receipts and prices from Nov 16 including hogs heavy Yorkers and 5 90 bids and best lambs around 6 25. A naval officer and friend note class rings pawnshop custom returning Naval Academy rings in New York story.
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Steca Tco
GOLSS
Ilnois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Tinois
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N.Y
Pear
Culves
These Married People Wifie Says Goodbye at Steamer
A brief note describes a wife bidding farewell to her husband as a steamer departs. The scene hints at emotional farewells and possible future reunion, with a closing line referencing New York Life.
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Wifie
Hubby
New York
Air and Water Cures Its Elusive Beneficial Agents
The piece notes that claims of health benefits from certain airs and waters lack clear evidence. It questions whether any known chemical ingredients in air or water at popular resorts cause the observed effects and cites a London Telegraph letter by Sir BL Ray Livikester.
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Sun Jess
Ray Livikester
London Telegraph
A Habit He Won't Contract
A poem purportedly signed by A Son of Rest argues against labor as a habit. It claims work is as deadly as a drug addiction, warning that quitting work leads to starvation, and asserts the speaker will never contract such a habit. The piece critiques idleness and frames work as essential for survival.
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Wny
Cleveland
Nothing Teaches Patience Like a Garden
A compact aphorism notes patience in growth. It compares gardening to life, saying you may watch for progress day by day, but plants unfold in their own time. Forcibly rushing blooms yields harm, while steady, regular effort yields the best results.
Experience as an Asset and Its Cost
A witty remark contrasts experience with its value, noting that experience is a wonderful asset except you can never sell it for what it costs. The Cleveland Leader highlights the paradox of personal growth versus monetary worth.
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Cleveland Leader
Franklin quotation about doing today not tomorrow
A brief aphorism attributed to B Franklin emphasizes urgent action today over postponement tomorrow. It frames diligence and prompt effort as wiser than delaying tasks. The line stands as a standalone maxims-style quote rather than a news item or narrative.
The Back the Mainspring of a Woman’s Health
The back indicates trouble by aching and signals nervousness headache and pelvic pains. It warns that the feminine organism needs immediate attention and asserts a single remedy restores health and normal function.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tested by Women
The ad quotes Mrs Will Young of Rockland Maine and Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pennsylvania praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for backaches pain and improved health The copy touts thirty years of use and claims it cures displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities nervous issues and related ailments in women through herbal roots and remedies.
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Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Lydia KE
Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
East Earl
Lydia BK
Lydia & Pinkham
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Philippine
Pordney Oiffers
Tait
Tale
HENEY
Hans
Illinois
Neves
Eiard
Allegent
Forrer
Quinney
Pnsane
Ridgeway
Ato Elgin
the Daily Journal
Dr. Pierce
People’s Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Addrass
World's Dispensary Medical Association
A. V. Pierce
Buffalo, WI
Grand Opera House
Pope
James A. Craneis
Elihi Roet
Japan
Kaye
Otandahd O11
Naval Academy
Broadway
Cligs
Naval Service
New York Tribune
B. Franklin
Womar
Lydia E. Pinkham
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