Cuba Is to Be Ours Then What of Beet Sugar
A congressional hearing on Cuba sugar tariffs and beet sugar seeks free or reduced duties. E. F. Atkins testifies that Cuba’s tariff change risks insurrection and may lower retail sugar prices. Claus Spreckles advocates free sugar and annexation hopes, while others urge measured duties. Labor leaders push for clearer court powers, publicity of disputes, and limits on strikes.
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Washington
Edwin I’. Atkins
Boston
Cuba
Committee On Ways and Means
Atkins
Champ Clark
United States
Clark
Claus A. Spreckles
Federal Sugar Refining Company
New York
Spreckles
American Sugar Refining Company
The
Sugar Trust
Wei
Louisiana
Hawaiian Islands
Sprecklies
A. F. Stillman
Arbuckle Bros
G. W. Swink
Rocky Ford
Colo
K. R R. Babbitt
Garden City
Kan
White House Labor Dinner Brings Cabinet Labor Leaders Together
President Roosevelt hosts a White House dinner with cabinet members, Supreme Court justices Holmes and Moody, and labor leaders from major unions. The gathering aims to gauge labor concerns and seek ways to aid workers, with extensive questioning on legislative prospects and worker needs.
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Washington
Supreme Court
United States
Roosevelt
White House
Holmes and Moody
Iartiell Snd Stones
Ned
Federal Labor Bureau
Chark
Interstate Commerce Commission
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
W. OS. Carter
PL J. Morrissey
J. J. Dolan
International Brotherhood of Bream
A. E B. Paulkner
National Window Glass Workers
David Mackay
Building Trades Organization
Jon 4.Lowers
New York State Council of Carpenters
George W. Alger
Attornney
Robert T. Bell
New York
Libor Ueions
Lyman Abbott
Baw
Congress
Amin
Bryan Declines to Prejudge Presidential Run
In San Antonio on November 18 William Jennings Bryan stated he will not heed opponents on policy and will defend reforms he believes benefit Americans. He indicated no decision on running for president again until necessary and said he is hopeful about the Democratic party’s future. He also noted Nebraska senate elections are two years away. Mr and Mrs Bryan were traveling to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Wm. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
United States
Nebraska
Bryan
Mexico
Taft Leaves Cincinnati for Hot Springs in Quiet Visit
Taft returned to Hot Springs Virginia after a stay in Cincinnati that sparked political speculation. He said he avoided politicians and did not discuss political questions. He planned to return two weeks before his Inaugural duties in Washington and to head to Cuba in February for the island government inauguration.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Hot Springs
Ims
Washington
Enstad
Cuba
Cannon Seeks Speakership After Cleveland Banquet
At the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce annual banquet Joseph G Cannon speaker of the US House pledged to run for speaker at the next Congress. He closed by praising Cleveland representative Burton who has been mentioned as a candidate for the speakership.
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Cannon
Cleveland
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Joseph G. Cannon
Nation House of Representatives
Congress
Representative Burton
Gizilust Cannon
Merger Blurred by Railways Projected to Unite Lines
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railways likely merge into a single company with lines in South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington. They are constructing the St Pauls extension to the Pacific coast and may issue bonds around ten million dollars for the new line and its equipment.
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New York
Navy
the Limes
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Prayl
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St Paul
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
St. Pauls
Pacific Coast
Kha
Democrat Wins in Ohio State Treasurer Contest
The State Journal reports official returns from eighty four counties show Democrat DD. B. Creaiurer declared winner by 2ST margin after primaries. result reflects statewide tally from Columbus Ohio.
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Ohio
Columbus
iSo
Yiorhing
Otter
Creaiuer
Patrons urged to report missed newspaper deliveries
Readers asked to notify the office if their paper is not delivered regularly, in an effort to improve service and ensure timely distribution.
Smuggled Patent Cure Adverts From Colonial Era
An OCR fragment describes a patent medicine ad listing “F.COLIC Bellyache Wind-Blown Sulust Diarree Dysentery” with claims of relief. It mentions “HMmphreys' Mediging Co.” and an address in New York, implying a mail order offer via prepaid price, ca. 19th century patent remedy context.
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Hmmphreys’ Mediging Co
Col
Willem End Jobp
Stree
New York
Kaiser Concedes to Rule Through Ministers in Interview
Berlin reports that Emperor Wilhelm II has agreed to govern mainly through his ministers. An English interview published in the Daily Telegraph sparked a constitutional one, with the Reichstag noting the emperor will act only via the chancellor and cabinet. The imperial note in the Reichsagenger confirms his continued confidence in Chancellor von Buelow and approval of the chancellor’s statements.
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Berlin
Fifi
Wns
Dondon
von Buelow
Potsdam
Ure
Empire
Andere
Prince von Buelow
Parly Telegraph
Reichstag
Resignation tensions loom in German empire over crisis
Fragmented text suggests Prince von Buelow sought to tie Geo Tending to resignation if the emperor faced upheaval. The emperor backs the Reichsagedger note text, while newspapers note cautious moves toward constitutional measures and potential shifts in sovereignty and public sentiment in Berlin.
Dinner Party Comment Sparks Wordplay
In a humorous exchange Miss Dudley boasts of a dinner party ending with "great eclaw" while Miss Magley suggests the dessert was at fault. The dialogue hints at a mispronounced or playful spelling reflecting a light social chat in Catholic Standard and Times.
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Dudley
Ring's Little Liver Pills advertised for biliousness and headaches
An 19th century classified item promotes Ring's Little Liver Pills as a remedy for biliousness and headache. The ad lists merchants H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther as sellers, with a price of 26 cents.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Bettlements Attack Catholic Convocation Doings
Mirage November meeting of Romar Catlative copey details debated church matters and repartition of funds. Prelates discussed perceived losses as Protestant churches faced attrition among youth. a controversial stance on rectorial fees drew contention and focus on church governance.
Danbury Hatters Case and Labor Convention Proceedings
Denver report notes that discussions on the Danbury hatters case and government by injunction were not fully recorded in the official convention proceedings. A large portion of the session covered the electrical workers union dispute, with the special committee's report adopted seating some claimants and unseating others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Danbury Hatters
Federation of Labor
Theotheral
Danbury Hitters
Electrical Workers’ Union
Convicts in a Conspiracy at Pratt City Mine
In Pratt City Alabama state convicts formed a plan to ignite No. S mine and escape amid the blaze. Eight died from the fire and possible suffocation, one is missing, forty-one remained in stockade as guards closed in. Final body recovered yesterday afternoon.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt City
No. S
Supreme Court justice denies retirement plan
Washington November 15 Justice Harlan declares he has not and will not retire from the United States Supreme Court stating he has never authorized anyone to say he will quit the bench and sees no reason to quit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Recovery in Sight for Famed Prosecutor in Power Case
In San Francisco on November 1, news reports indicate Freueis J Teney is recovering from injuries and is predicted to resume his prosecution of the eminent case within a few weeks. The update suggests continued legal action despite the setback.
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Teney
Tt Ois
Dry vote in Telmont county and scattered political notes
Telmont county Ohio votes dry with ninety one saloons and two structures closed. Mentions include Albert Kirby Fairtas of Virginia and Lord Pajrfay of Cameron in British peerage, along with various political and social references. Also reports on a fire at Indianola Cotton Compress rod Warehouse, and a bill by the Sporisl chamber of deputies on duties for foreign merchandise.
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Telmont
Oho
Albert Kirby Fairtas
Lord Pajrfay
Cameron
Pisven
Peter Vee
Seay Yards
Mises
Melanurin
Semator Medocuies
Bennidem
Miss
To. Watts
Virginda
Chris
Indianola
Dacianola
Sporisl Chamber of Deputies
Woes of the Suburbanite and Handicap Query
Ostend Va cites the Suburban handicap in a tongue in cheek exchange. The Denver News Times quotes a parent remark about liking the lawn mower in summer and the snow shovel in winter as a lighthearted suburban observation.
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Ostend Va
Denver News-Times
Forger Van Viissingen Sentenced at Joliet Penitentiary
Chicago, Nov 18. Peter Van Viissingen real estate broker and confessed forger received an indeterminate sentence after admitting a 18 year scheme of forgery involving notes deeds and mortgages. He counterfeited authentic securities and liquidated them to avoid exposure, with victims including about twenty five holders and losses around 750000. He confessed to old friend Thies Lefens and was sentenced by Judge Windes.
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Chicago
Peteer van Vis Binken
Joliet
Barbour
van Viissingen
Thireinso
Ife
Wnbble
Thies J. Lefens
van VussSingen
Windes
van Vissingen
Tenteen
Peter van Viissingen
Timate
Ian
Assience Company
Woman’s quick wit nets forged check culprit in Elgin
Miss Mabel Erickson, cashier at the Dutch erboecker Teeecainging’s office, helped nab a young man who passed a forged check purporting to be from the SoulLord Reed Pipe Organ company. The suspect fled near the railroad station, was pursued by bystanders and police, and recaptured after a scuffle with the sheriff’s posse.
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Elgin
Tih
Mabel Eri¢kson
Dutckerboecker Teeecainging
Deena
Convicted individuals face resentencing in upcoming hearing
A mangled report notes a court proceeding where multiple defendants were convicted and await new sentencing. The article references names and locations in a partial, garbled form, with a scheduled date and associated legal actions unclear due to OCR corruption.
Illinois county results on waterway vote near Cook counties
Counties outside Cook show about sixty percent in favor of the deep waterway proposal at the November 3 election. Three reported counties include Stevenson, Coutha tht, and Wantakee, with early tallies indicating broad support outside Chicago suburbs.
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Thinois
Cook
Stevenson
Couthatht
Wantkakee
By Senator's Brother in Trouble in Edwardeville
Edwardeville report says Burton ex cashier of the FricCityv State Bank of Mardison Wy posted a 1000 bond on embazzlement charge. The goobs seal is brother of Joseph Burton ex United States senator from Wiss.
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Edwardeville
Gil
Burton
fricCityv State Bank of
Mardison
Goobseal
Joseph By Burton
United States
Wiss
Missing Words in a Whispering Exchange
A fragment from the New York Telegram records a brief, unclear exchange about closing eyes and kissing, featuring a police mention and a woman who cannot see the scene as described. The OCR fragment hints at a cautious or romantic context without clear action or outcome.
Chief Characteristic Knicker Show Notable Feature
In a brief New York Sun exchange the emphasis lands on one striking trait of the horse show. Bocker notes lisplessness as the standout characteristic observed at the event.
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Bocker
New York Sun
Birmingham poet urged cheer with ice on head
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a poet’s quirky remedy, urging cheer by repeating the phrase cheer up while placing ice on his head as a humorous image from the newspaper.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Adventurous Civilian Subdues Mountain Lion in South Dakota
On November 18 G. M. Bigelow of this city was driving toward Underwood when a mountain lion sprang from a hilltop. He drew near and the beast charged, tearing at the rigging. A cowboy from a nearby knoll joined the effort, lariatted the animal by the neck and leg, and subdued it after several attempts. The captors plan to ship the creature as a Christmas gift to President Taft.
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G. M. Bigelow
Underwood
Bigelow
Knel Esime
Taft
Balloon voyage ends where it began this cross country attempt
A transcontinental balloon trip by the Americ and United States failed to progress, losing a gas bag and returning to their starting point near Los Angeles. The United States landed in Corona after drifting Monday night due to variable winds, with occupants escaping the basket.
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Los Aiches
Cab
Americ
United States
Amerie
United Stiles
Corona
Carona
Sayan Good Word for the Y. W. C. A event at White House
President Roosevelt welcomed a gathering of prominent young women in Washington to celebrate the Young Women's Christian Association. He praised the movement for its work in the capital and extended congratulations to Mrs. Roosevelt for coordinating the reception at the White House.
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Sayan
Washington
Roosevelt Fon
White House
Young Women’s Christian Association
Roosevelt
Chicago Board of Trade Prices and Livestock Quotes
Chicago and Buffalo markets report wide corn and wheat price ranges with December and May wheat futures, live cattle receipts and valuations, hog prices near 14.50, lard at 1.60, and seasonal livestock quotes including sheep and calves. Buffalo quotes show steady cattle and hog markets with lambs and ewes priced up to 4.25.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Oontes
Sheu Baty
Sendae
Cory
Goeslee
PadStecs
Wisconsin
Bufffalo
N.Y
Denia & Stevens
Pest
Barrido
Cuticura Heals Eczema Ridden Baby Face
Mrs. M. L. Harris journals a three month battle with infant eczema on her son’s face. After a failing doctor’s treatment a regimen of Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cleared the condition, leaving the child smooth and free of flare ups. She also praises Cuticura Soap for daily use on her daughter’s hair and face.
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M. L. Harris
R. F. Dd
Alton
Kan
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Hole Props
Boston
Maas
Parrot Episode Sparks Bills in Philadelphia
A West Philadelphia husband enjoys a post dinner cigar when his wife removes the parrot and delivers bills for dressmaking and millinery. The husband asks about the parrot, and the wife explains she feared he would set him a bad example.
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Mary
Wifey
Father
Philadelphia Telegraph
Diving Bell Origins and Armada Treasure Rescue
The text traces the diving bell from Aristotle's concept to early modern mentions by John Jaesnier in the sixteenth century. It notes a likely first practical use during the 1590 attempt to recover Spanish Armada treasure off the English coast.
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Aristotle
John Jaesnier
Europe
Change in Ambition Reflects Loss of Car
A worried man recalls his old ambition of owning a motor car and, in a turning point, tells a friend that his current aim is simply to sell it. The Philadelphia Inquirer quotes the exchange highlighting a dramatic shift in priorities.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Ample Cause In A London Love Triangle
A lively snippet shows a young woman asking why a friend courted Herbert. The reply admits lack of love yet notes the Jones girl as the object of affection, revealing a candid but sharp social exchange about romance and rivalry.
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Herbert
Jones
Guardian Angel Holds Back Proposing Prince
A witty exchange features a frightened prince and a chronic bachelor. The bachelor suggests the prince’s guardian angel is preventing the proposal, framing fear as protective intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prin
Tam Shortcut Case Sparks Spectator Outburst
A chaotic exchange erupts as a dealer taunts a participant named Tam, prompting a sharp retort about ignorance. The confrontation underscores tensions at the scene and hints at deeper conflicts between involved parties.
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von Porefow
Persoal
Joveuley
Geo
Imiperku Chancellos
Wisdeis
Easperer
Clauicear
Jurpers Daa
Catia
Tdesa
Soroniel
Heney
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Pere
Clitagu
Herd Gillek
Ador Seveero Geery
Penekles
Polie
New York Telegram
Man
Los Angeles
Arkets
Chicago Grain
Pines
Tor Surines
Sabade Tibetanieks
New York Herald
Eczema
Baby Boy
Tam
Wm. A. Rogers
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