United States breaks with Nicaragua over Zelaya murder case
Secretary Knox denounces President Zelaya as a tyrant and common malefactor after the killing of two Americans, signaling U S support for Nicaraguan revolutionists and a near war stance. The United States declares no responsible Nicaraguan government and plans to hold all parties to account, with consular positions in Nicaragua in flux.
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Washington
Knox
Felipe Rodriguez
Legation
Zebayan
Nicaragua
Taft
State Department
United States
Zelaya
Central America
Tule
Congress
Honduras
Mexico
Calders
Maclagan
Zelaya plans to use Madriz as puppet president in Nicaragua
Washington reports Zelaya’s plan to place Jose Madriz, a noted Central American diplomat, in the office of president of Nicaragua as a tool to retain power. The State Department is said to be aware of the conspiracy and will act vigorously if needed.
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Nicaragua
Washington
Priven
United States
Zelaya
Jose Madriz
Aie Elreles
Aod
Lords Defy The Commons In Budget Vote Defeat
London report details the house of lords for the first time in 300 years refusing formal assent to the budget. The move blocks tax collection and forces a general election, with liberals facing a pivotal test on constitutional reform and the privilege of the lords.
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London
House of Lords
Rosebery, Morley
Lord James of Herford
Lord Cromer
Lord Balfour of
Burleigh
Earl of Lytton
Lord Courtney
Canterbury
York
Crown
House of Commons
Lords
Commons asserts control of nation’s purse in budget clash
London reports that the house of commons passed a resolution by a 215 majority asserting exclusive control of financial provisions for the year. The measure, supported by Premier Asquith, denounces the house of lords refusal to pass the budget as a breach of constitution and an usurpation of commons rights.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
House of Lords
Farmers Smash All Records in Secretary Wilson Report
Washington report highlights record farm values for 1909 totaling 8.76 billion dollars, a 69 million gain over 1908. Corn leads at about 2.72 billion, cotton ranks second with the most valuable crop to date, wheat at 726 million, and cereal production reaches 4.711 billion bushels.
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Washington
Wilson
Northwest Floods Ravage Skagit and Whatcom Counties
Severe floods in northwest Washington cut calls for days and halt rail service. Whatcom County reports 1000000 dollars in bridge and track losses. Laconner submerged with seven feet of water and 1,000 cattle drowned nearby. Farms suffer 600000 dollars in livestock hay and grain losses. mills and schools destroyed.
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Sellingham
Wash
Washington
Burlington
Skagit
Whatcom
Whatcom County
Ferndale
Northern Pacific
Laconner
Puget Sound
Plans to Taft on copper merger submission
New York reports the complex plan to form a billion dollar copper combine led by J. P. Morgan. Negotiations continue with Morgan at the helm as leaders prepare for a Washington conference with President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham to review the merger proposal.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Washington
Taft
Wickersham
Genera
Government Handicapped in Prosecution of Sugar Refining Firm
New York reports a setback in the government case against the American Sugar Refining Co as essential weighing office records and several witnesses vanished. Officials showed that the key documents and keepers could not be located, hampering the prosecution.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Chief orders 10:30 duty at Central Station amid strike turmoil
St Paul police chief John J O'Connor said the strike situation was grave and ordered all day force to stay on duty at Central Station starting 10:30 p.m. until danger of clashes with strikebreakers ends. He recalled gas patrolmen and officers on leave.
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St. Paul, Minn
John J O'Connor
Central Station
Fortifications urged for canal ends in opening plans
Representative Shirley of Kentucky, chairing the fortifications sub committee, said Congress should push fortifications on both ends of the Isthmian canal when traffic begins. He cited a projected tola east of the canal estimated at 600000000 dollars and emphasized need alongside other canal work.
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Washington
Shirley
Kentucky
House
Congress
Special Corporation Tax Revenue Estimate Washington
A Washington estimate projects total receipts from the special corporation excise tax reach 25 million dollars for the 1910 fiscal year. It predicts 15 million dollars collected by July 1 1910 and a further 10 million dollars anticipated from calendar year 1909 through December 31 1910 to be collected after July 1 1910.
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Washington
Old People Health Advisory Prescription Claim
The text urges those over forty to relieve rheumatic pains by using a home remedy made of one ounce compound syrup of Sarsapurilia, one ounce Toris compound, and half a pint of whiskey. It instructs dosing before meals and at bedtime and notes pharmacists can obtain these ingredients.
Urgent Marriage Advice From Aunt To Maudie And Jack
The speaker urges Maudie to hasten marriage due to a change in fortunes and warns Jack against rushing into wedlock. The fragment hints at familial pressure and social expectations guiding marital decisions.
Skin rough as bark cure by Cuticura in Yukon
A Yukon Oklahoma family describes a two year old boy plagued by weeks of intense itching and a blistering rash. After applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment the symptoms vanished and never returned, with dates of August 28 and September 17, 1908 noted.
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J. W. Lauck
Yukon
Okla
Potter Drag & Chom, Corp
Bole Props
Boston
Flowers and Married Life Across Generations
A long married woman of 83 years with four grandchildren is praised for her stable marriage. A witty, loyal cook remarks that the husband cannot resist sending flowers, noting his ongoing attentiveness as she responds with pride, highlighting enduring affection.
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Missy
Ladies’ Home Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offer Reward
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh cure that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement from F J Cheney and associates claims long-term reliability and ability to meet obligations. Describes product as acting upon blood and mucous membranes with testimonials available. Price per bottle and availability through all druggists. Lake Hall's Family Pills for constipation mentioned.
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F.J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney
Mnet
Bellowe
Watlning, Kixman & Manvin
Lake Hall
Child Nurtures Help With Cherries
A small girl volunteers to help her mother by unbuttoning the cherries as they prepare preserves, insisting she can contribute despite being told there is nothing she can do. The scene captures a caring family moment and a child's eagerness to assist.
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Mother
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders Cure Various Child Ailments
An old catalog entry touts Mother Gray nursing products from New York Children’s Home for constipation feverishness teething disorders and pinworm relief. It notes orders go to Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York and encourages enthusiasm at crowded events.
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Mother Gray
New York
Addreaa Allen
Olmstod
le Roy
N.Y
One Thing That Will Live Forever and Pettit’s Eye Salve
A garbled note mentions Pettit’s Eye Salve and a tiret box sold in 1807 with annual sales increases and a druggist Howard Bros in Hullala. It also references a woman who finds a flirtatious man impertinent and indifferent if he does not speak.
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Pettit
Howsard Bros
Hullala
Hidden dangers of cold and wet exposure warned
A fragmentary notice warns of cold wet exposure risks and the need for caution. It mentions a tragedy and a lesson on verification, noting a woman’s role in revealing secrets and stressing public health messaging through a soothing remedy.
Wanted More Francis Seeks Grapes On Promised Refill
A boy named Francis aged 24 asked his father to return an empty grape stalk to the store and have the two put more grapes on it. He removed every seed with care and enjoyed the fruit, promising not to swallow the seeds.
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Francis
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