Global and domestic updates scraped into two lines
Governments of China and Yanan sign postal accord under union rules. China regains mail monopoly and co controls Japanese rail access. R C Hiblet examined by Sheridan and Magee over Alaska coal land patent scheme. Hiblet denies statutory fraud. Counts and political moves dominate, Taft and Roosevelt topics frame a busy day.
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W- J. Magee
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Grzyéki
Eleanor Patterson
Chicago
R. W. Patterson
Robert F. Scott
York
Pears
Bartlett
Peary
Uncle Cannon on Rivers and Harbors Power and Patriotism
The Speaker known as Uncle Joe Cannon addresses the House on waterways and the rivers and harbors bill. He argues for majority power backed by an efficient machine, recalls past votes, and predicts a growing nation needing deeper river depths as population and commerce expand. He references criticism from newspapers during a Mississippi trip and defends his stance.
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Congressmen Hitchcock Latta Send Telegrams to Dinner Managers
Congressmen Hitchcock and Latta sent telegrams to the managers of the Democratic dinner at Lincoln. Jem Driscoll the English feather weight champion announced plans to sail for America soon to fight Abel Attell holder of the world title in San Francisco. The president will not press early federal incorporation action. Seven men in a motor car were killed by an explosion of dynamite near Phoenix Arizona.
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Settlers Surge to Florida Burbank Ocala Colony
A vast land movement in Marion County Florida draws thousands of northern settlers to Burbank Ocala Colony. Charles H Sieg spearheads the effort, selling tens of thousands of acres around Ocala with three new townsites projected. The colony draws people from across North America to farms, cottages, and growing commerce as Marion County touts roads telephones and modern amenities.
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Marvion County
Florida
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Sleg
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Ocala
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New England
Rockies
California
Canada
Burbank- Ocala Colony
Chas H. Sleg
Burbank-Ocala Colony
Barner
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British ambassador forecasts Panama Canal changes
British envoy James Bryce told thousands at the canal celebration in Tampa that completion will alter the physical and commercial status of half the nations. He said the United States will be the greatest beneficiary from navigation across the Isthmus.
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Flo
Panama Canal
Jamesx Bryce
America
Jethmus
Rivers and Harbors Bill Pushes Forty Million
After long talks the house committee on rivers and harbors conceded the next fiscal year's appropriation at about 40 million dollars to be carried in the rivers and harbors bill reflecting a major funding package for waterways and harbor projects.
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Washington
House Committee On
Madriz Forces Open Bombardment of Matagalpa After Takeover
Madriz artillery posted on hills began bombardment of Matagalpa on Monday, following its capture by revolutionists under General Chamorro on February 10. The government notified American consular agent William H. De Savigny to withdraw combatants, but the bombardment proceeded despite his protest.
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Matagualpa
Chamorro
William H. de Savigny
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Bur bank-Ocala Colony Promises Easy Land Deal
Advertises New South Fort and Home Company land sale with a sellable guarantee. Purchasers may reclaim all money plus $95 interest before deed delivery if unsatisfied. Land priced at $25 per acre with 50 cents down and 50 cents per acre monthly for up to 49 months. Opportunity to move in after a single 50 cent payment. Promotes “Ten Acres and Freedom” book and urges readers to request coupon for free copy.
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Chas. H. Fieg
Pashmen
Burbank-Ocala
Ten Acres at a Freedom in Mivion County Florida
A brief notice reports a poor Barbank Ocala Colony in Mivion County Florida facing hardship. The author expresses caution about visiting a farm but intends to read a water cure thoroughly.
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Barbank-Ocala
Mivion County
Florida
Waiter Wife Joke and New York Sightseeing Banter
A Philadelphia Record item shares a humorous scene at a Market Street restaurant where a couple’s biscuits and a mistaken assumption lead to a comedian’s punchline about marriage. The piece continues with a sightseers exchange in Grand Central, highlighting the couple’s banter and a playful clash over expectations.
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Philadelphia Record
Pushing the Goods Drummers Bet in Hotel Lobby
A group of drummers in a hotel lobby argued over whose firm pushed the most goods. A quiet drummer bet he could prove his firm carried the most lines and won with the claim that his company sold baby carriages.
Pessimistic quips and odd headlines mix in satire
A fragmentary collage of cartoon captions and jokes from several papers. It lampoons pessimism about life insurance and doctors fashion while noting odd Thames and St Paul references. The piece touches on personal character and social behavior using brief, ironic quips.
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