Washington notes in epitome of 1907 events
The column summarizes Senate actions on irrigation land absences, a joint committee to probe mining disasters, a proposed constitutional amendment to ban polygamy, and early 1907 budget and pension discussions. It lists notable deaths and appointments and mentions military riding tests seen as likely to be altered.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Hopkinw
Ways Department
George P. Wetmore
Rhode
Webmore
Commission of Patents
Patent Office
House Committee On Patents
Keifer
Ohio
House Committee
Ayinoujield
Accidents and Fires Sweep Across Many Towns
A nine year old boy accidentally turned on hot water, a box car explosion near Albia injured five and destroyed 60 000 in property, fires burned the Central hotel at Ponting and a shipwrecked party of twelve near San Juan, two drowned, three killed and five injured in a Bergen Hill dynamite blast, a Mississippi train toppled with no fatalities, a Coburn warehouse fire caused heavy damage, a Rochester boy killed his sister with buckshot, and a Great Barrington dog incident barely allowed escape.
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Morro Castle
San Juan
P. R
Bergen Hill
Homestead
N. J
Orleana & Northeastern
Hattiesburg
Miss
Coburn
West Georgia Street
Indianapolis
William McBridge
Rochester
John H. Pell
Great Barrington
Mass
Control Law Defying Wealth In Presidential Message
President Roosevelt urges Congress to strengthen the employer liability law and the Interstate Commerce Commission powers. He denounces stock speculation and the actions of Standard Oil and Santa Fe, warning that vast wealth uses coercive means to block reform. He calls for limits on injunctions against unions and tighter securities regulation. The outlook remains hopeful amid national strain.
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Roosevelt Yeaterday
Congress
Interstate Commerce
Igjus
Ita
Government Oflore
Standard Oil Company
Santa Fe Road
fommdaHin
Freuille J. Heney
Clamer
Busines
Standard Oil
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Would you nominate an animated weather duster for president
The cartoonish debate among speakers opens with a cranky remark about silence and noise. The exchange escalates as two figures trade jabs about leadership and scrubbing duties, ending with a quip about placing a quirky object on a political ticket.
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Presidant
Dynamite Sticks Reported Found Across Evaleth Area
Reports from Evaleth Minnesota describe several sticks of dynamite found near the Eveleth News building and other spots including near the Salvation Army Captain Nelson’s premises. Stray dynamite pieces also appeared near the city hall and a tailor’s front yard, with locals noting a surge in explosive finds and possible Black Hand involvement.
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Eveleth
Minn
Nelson
Salvation Army
Johnson
Explosion in Arsenal Injures Five at Frankford
An explosion in the shrapnel department drill pressing room at the United States Arsenal in Frankford, Philadelphia, injures five men, three seriously, as twelve workers were present. The blast shakes nearby buildings and panics 600 women at work, who flee the facility without harm in the crush.
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Philadelphia
United States Arsenal
Frankford
Arsenal
Man Scalded Savingself In Falls At Wisconsin Veneer Plant
Marshfield Wisconsin February 2 John Hopp a laborer at the Roddis Veneer company factory was badly scalded after falling into a large steam log vat used for bark removal His coworkers rescued him but his arms suffered severe burns with flesh clinging to his clothing as they pulled him free
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Marshfield
Wis
John Hopp
Roddis Veneer Company
Estherville Man Ed Pheten Dies by Own Action
Ed Pheten of Estherville Iowa killed himself at his home on February 2. He was found by his younger brother who went to call him to the telephone. Once employed by the railroad he lost his right foot, and financial difficulties are given as factors leading to his death.
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Estherville
Iowa
Pheten
Nome
Chanes
Snow cheers loggers as ice roads improve but water scarce
Marshfield Wis reports cheerful lumbermen over new ice roads after recent snows yet camps report water scarcity as small creeks and wells run dry. In Primghar Iowa H B Smith sheriff nominee for O Brien county was killed by a falling chunk of joe while loading large cakes. Deadwood S D sees White Eagle Bronx Indian fail twice to take his life while awaiting federal court for liquor on Rosebud reservation.
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Primghar
Iowa
H. B. Smith
O'Brien County
Hquor
Rosebud
White Eagle
Bronx
Poured kerosene fire kills Mrs Mortenson in Ruthton card
In Ruthton Minnesota on February 2 Mrs Henry Mortenson died from burns after pouring kerosene on a fire. In Marshalltown Iowa on February 2 Pastor Hurt was injured in a runaway. Rev Leroy Gallagher and his wife of Laurel were seriously injured in a separate runaway near Laurel.
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Minn
Henry Mortenson
Marshalltown
Iowa
Leroy Gallagher
Laurel
Balloon neck diagnosis confuses patient and doctor
A puzzled patient tells a physician she lacks sore throat or rheumatism and suspects illness. The doctor confidently diagnoses balloon neck, promising quick relief and a straightforward fix.
Plained fashioner cook praised for practical style
A reader notes that simple practical dress is preferable to flamboyant fashion. The comment endorses plain attire and rejects extravagant outfits as unnecessary for daily life.
Former Silk Fraudist Brown Wins Liberty in Courts
Charles C. Brown, linked to five year old silk fraud cases, had an indictment dismissed in the United States circuit court. He must now enter self exile to avoid returning to Sing Sing for a prior conviction, with Brown reportedly seeking refuge in California while the government faced trial outcomes and claims of a large loss in silk fraud schemes.
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Charles C. Brown
Bing Sing
Holt
United States Circuit Court
Brown
Llk Examiner
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A. 8. Rosenthal & Co
Elik
Sing Sing
Canada
Montral
Wickham Hen
Secret Service
Peekskill
Heren
Cal
Enveloped in flames Hetland man badly burned
Julian Peterson, a Hetland gas generator worker, was severely burned when a gas tank leaked and a match ignition caused an explosion at the hardware store light plant. Prompt surgical aid was given and he is expected to recover.
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Gaso Tne
Arlington
D. D
Julian Peterson
Ryder Cash Bazaar Fire Near Bismarck Burns Half a Block
A blaze in Ryder, a small town north of Bismarck, destroyed half a block of a building housing the Ryder Cash Bazaar. The fire, caused by a defective chimney, failed to spread further due to calm conditions despite a loss of about 40,000 dollars.
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Bismarck
N. D
Ryder
Ryder Cash Bazaar
Two Dead Two Dying Ptomaine Poisoning Blight
Ptomaine poisoning from tainted meat devastates the Pollitte family of Laurel near Bloor City Nebraska. In Iowa a 12 year old boy, Jay Patchin, dies after a rope entrapment while reading a cow being lowered down a hill. he is dragged sixty yards and strangled.
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Iowa
James Pollitte
Laurel
Neb
Oskaloosa
Jay
George Patchin
Found Dead In Road Near Laurel Iowa
Jacob Freese, a 52 farmer living three miles southeast of Laurel in Jasper county, was found dead in the road about a mile from his home. Heart disease is suspected as the cause. A separate item notes Manny Helene in Cambridge, Minnesota, suffering leg injuries after a mishap while hauling coal when his tea cakes slipped and he fell.
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Cambridge
Minn
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Ingenious Inventor Seeks Helper for Airship Tests
A playful dialog reveals an inventor offering a salary of a hundred dollars monthly, work hours from ten to four, and duties described as the “simplont.” The young man accepts, eager to ascend in the inventor’s various new machines and take to the skies.
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Simplont
Congress Debates Harvester Trust Resolution and Slavery in Islands
Washington dispatches recount a week of congressional sessions with Hansbrough pushing to halt a Harvester Company inquiry, Teller praising treasury actions, and Taft facing slavery mentions in the Philippine context. The urgent deficiency bill dominates House debate as lawmakers address diverse topics including criminal code revisions and constitutional revision.
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Senate
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North Dakota
Department of Commerce and Labor
Tnternational Harvester Company
Hanbrough
Harvester Trust
House
BNI
United States
Jan
House of Representatives
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Hale
Heyburn
Philippine Islands
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Tslands
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Former Associate Justice John A Lovely Dies at 64
Albert Lea reports the death of Hon. John A Lovely aged sixty four after a months long struggle. He served on the state supreme court and had lived in the area since 1867 except for a period in the 1890s when he was in St Paul serving as an associate justice. He died shortly before 4 p.m. surrounded by family and friends.
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Albert Lea
John A. Lovely
Supreme Court of the State
Judge Lovely
S J. Pail
Fire Destroys Biwabik Home. Hoard of Gold Buried In Cellar
In Biwabik Minnesota on January 30 a fire gutted a home where Aréott reportedly hid gold. Authorities say more than a million dollars in old socks may be hidden on the range while the house and furniture suffered a loss of about $1,000. It is noted that Aréott had $800 in gold buried in the cellar.
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Biwabik
Minn
Isaac Sain
Aréott
Bay Prisoner Complains Of Bank Notice To Judge
A rough looking inmate address the court with a quip about a copper pinching him for Vag. The judge responding with a dry remark about settling debts and bank notice in a tense, clipped exchange amid faded holiday phrasing.
North Dakota News Notes Diverse County Updates
North Dakota news notes cover Forbes trading good, Grand Forks fair plans, dog poisonings in Lignite and Stanley, smallpox in Park River, a million bushel elevator planned in Houston, Tex, and various local events. Reports mention wheat thieves, a prize fight in Wilton, creamery projects, militia celebrations in Dickinson, cattle killed by dogs near Almont, and vaccine directives for school kids.
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Hazed at Another College Misadventures of a Visiting Freshman
A college guest recalls being hazed by sophomores at another campus. He and a partner compare experiences as freshmen teased, orders issued, and dress codes enforced. The tale ends with the guest avoiding a dance after witnessing the ordeal and social pressure.
Dealings of a Prudent Old Bachelor Comment on Fashion
A candid elderly bachelor notes changing fashion, mocking short skirts and stilted costs of the season. He recalls last winter’s long sleeves and spending, contrasting with this year’s trend toward shorter skirts and more spending on smart shoes and gaiters.
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Bover
Cure for Eczema and More Pervasive Remedies Featured
A 1907 letter describes a boy named Owen suffering from severe eczema from infancy to adolescence, nearly cured after using Cuticura remedies. The piece segues into testimonials for Sloan's Liniment and ointment addressing neuralgia, insect bites, and sore throat. It includes miscellaneous anecdotes on patents, anniversaries, and husband wife dynamics.
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Jawa
J. P. Hubbard
Marietta
A. C
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