Interstate Commerce clears proposed rail rate hikes
The Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved proposed increases in class freight rates spread across Western railways and rejected altering first class rates. It ordered carriers to cancel before March 10 and did not disturb commodity or second class rate levels in the Western territory.
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Thetr
Southwastern
Upheta
Washington
D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Entombed in Mine Near Tonopah Fire Claims Prisoners
A mine fire in the timber yard area of the Elmont mine in Tonopah causes heavy smoke from multiple shafts. Authorities report ten to twelve men believed dead, with rescue efforts and safety concerns drawing attention to mine operations and regulatory actions.
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Nev
Elmont
Mina
Tonopah
Trade treaty with Japan urged to replace 1894 pact
Taft laid before the Senate a new treaty with Japan aimed at removing immigration restrictions in the 1894 agreement. The report covers diverse items from political speeches to ship launches and court cases, noting Roosevelt in Chicago, Tedore proposals, and naval plans. It mentions Omerson testifying on dairy storage, a Monaghan destroyer launch, and various political shifts.
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Japan
Senate
Taft
Herbert A. Omerson
United States Packing Company of Chicago
State Senate Committee
Presbyterian Brotherhood of America
St Louie
Eight Bills Passed by Daughters of Revolution Menace in State
A list of bills approved by the Iowa legislature includes eight passed measures affecting property fences, family damages, and court costs. Notable items include a prohibition on displaying deformities, a damages provision for loss of services, and a $900 appropriation to the state board of health to cover clerical deficits. Other bills include driver education for estate conveyances, tuition support for students in certain districts, and consolidation of independent school districts.
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Daughters of Revolution Inelynia
State Board of Health
Senate
Busineas
Luciea Rta
Clarkson
Snate
Lummis
Malmberg
Bennett
Thia Bil
Nike
Alien
Offer Son
Roy Hoyt
Daughters of Lia Revolution
Pilebi Wee
Pubia Health Committee
Shane
Wapello
Hovke
Cunningham
Transportation
Vote On Liquor Petitions And Public Measures
The article outlines proposed changes to liquor petition procedures and election timing, detailing that a special election could be called on 20 percent petition, and that city or county voters would decide biennially. It lists several house bills with voting outcomes and notes key figures and counties involved.
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Polk
Secrat Bats
Tle
Teeldilly
Hy Skinner
Jasper
County
Pharmacy Commission
Diastl
Miller
Bremer
Mier
Doe Bugre
Cadged Claims of Cathartic Laxatives and Anxiety
An 19th century fragment parodies medical rhetoric praising a laxative while deriding parasitic cures. It discusses sweating palms after sake, mentions Cathartico and Casca Ret, and mocks drug potency with flourishes about natural efficacy and author Phillip Brooks.
The Test of Intellect Baffles Mrs Pilmgut and Mr Meekton
In a witty exchange Mrs Pilmgut questions why her husband appears foolish. Mr Meekton suggests his success lies in a shared failing to grasp how to keep score in a bridge game, reflecting a humorous social moment.
Bath Tub Debate Sparks Strange House Exchange
A fragmented account recalls Representative Livingston of Georgia railing over a bath tub debate in Congress. Amid early morning proceedings a quip about reviling the bath tub surfaces, followed by garbled lines about a “town and road deal” and a child named Willy choosing a bath hot or cold. The text is unclear, with many misread words, but hints at a humorous or satirical exchange during a tense session.
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Livingston
Georgia
Willy
Real Courage From a Child’s Humble Lesson
A quiness minister's son learns about courage from his mother who frames true bravery as prayerful conduct. A boy compares it to a dozen ministers sharing a bed and one not praying, proposing an even higher act of courage.
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Quinister
Nice
Fragmented Note on a Conversational Miscommunication
A fragmented text appears to describe a casual miscommunication with phrases about kissing and a garbled line likely representing speech or transcription errors. The reader may infer a discussion of affection and awkwardness amid unclear context, with no identifiable people or organizations.
Grape-Nuts Promised Relief for Stomach Ailment
A New Jersey woman recounts months of severe gastritis and weight loss after failing to tolerate food. She credits Grap N Nuts with rapid improvement, noting better digestion, restored weight, and renewed energy after switching from heavy starch and medications to the cereal.
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New Brunswick
N. J
J. Baye
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