News Of A Week In Condensed Form
Summary of events from home and abroad including Lorimer remaining in Congress to back the tariff bill, La Follette accusing Aldrich of trickery, a 14 foot waterway costed at 12 million, Harm resigning as Inspector, Dolliver tariff amendments defeated, income tax plan opposed to Taft substitute, Michigan's 20.01 knot trial, Taft veto uncertainty, Kaiser Wilhelm’s Britain friendship note, Japan appointing Sone resident general Korea, Tto leading Japanese privy council, Ritter presented to Taft, George Ade named Purdue trustee, Carnegie gifts totaling 51 million, Sage donation of 25 million, Caldwell’s navy resignation, and Mary Baker G. Eddy denying death allegations.
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Submarine Kambala sinking and divers die in rescue
Reports say 20 sailors perished when the submarine Kambala sank after a collision with the battleship Ristilov. Two divers died attempting to rescue the crew.
Vast x86 Well Over 3 Million Cft Daily
Ohio county excitement centers on a powerful x86 well yielding about 3,000,000 cubic feet per day. Reports note emergency responses and links to nearby communities. Authorities monitor impacts on energy supply and regional development amid broader national news.
Twenty seventh annual camp meeting opens in Curron July 27
Iowa News reports the twenty seventh annual camp meeting of the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association to open in Curron on July 27 and run four weeks to August 24. Attendees from many parts of the United States will join the reunion.
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Washington Debates Over Income Tax Amendment Strategies
Senate debate centers on defeating the income tax by proposing a substitute tax on corporate net earnings and dividends. President Taft’s influence is cited as aiming to block direct taxes, while income tax supporters insist on constitutional authority for taxing incomes. Proposals include a two year term for the alternative tax with possible extension by Congress.
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Bakers Boost Prices In Chicago Market
Chicago bakers announce price increases for rolls cakes cookies doughnuts and other bakery goods rising from 10 to 12 cents while bread remains unchanged indicating a persistent high price season and reflex in consumer costs.
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Engagement Of Margaretta Shaw Stewart To C H Dietrich
Mrs William Shaw Stewart of Philadelphia announces the engagement of her daughter Margaretta Shaw Stewart to former Senator C H Dietrich. Stewart and the senator’s daughter were Bryn Mawr classmates, Hastings Nebraska context cited.
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Harriman Not Seriously Ill in Europe Says Doctor
Dr. W. G. Lyle Harriman’s physician said in Europe that he is not critically ill with an organic trouble. Harriman’s only illness is muscular rheumatism, the doctor stated, countering reports of severe condition.
Senate Confirms Du Rand Nomination in Census Board
Washington reports the Senate confirmed Edward Dana Durand of California as a director of the Census, replacing S. N. D. North. Durand succeeds North as the Census director.
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Murderer Electrocuted at Auburn Prison
William Scott was electrocuted in Auburn prison Monday morning for the murder of his step mother Della M. Scott near Chenango lake close to Norwich in October 1907.
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Norwich
Hogs Break June Price Record at Union Stock Yards
Chicago reports the highest June hog price since 1882 as top porkers sold for 8 dollars per 10 pounds at Union Stock Yards. Only 1962 price levels and the 1832 peak for pork of 3.75 dollars per 100 pounds were higher in history.
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PEST LIVES THROUGH WINTER Twenty Per Cent of Boll Weevils Survive
Baton Rouge Louisiana reports from the Department of Agriculture that more than 20 percent of 16 281 boll weevils kept in experimental cages last fall survived the winter. Central Louisiana conditions favor a heavy pest population. Planters who destroyed cotton ahead of October 20 are assured a three fourths crop this year.
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Genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Claim
The California Fig Syrup Co praises its Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a pure, superior product. It warns buyers to demand the full California Fig Syrup Co. name on the package to avoid imitations and ensure the genuine remedy.
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Tired Tom Reflects on Plodding Pete's Path
Sherlock Holmes unknown. Tired Tom laments Pete's fate, noting a patchy trail and Pete's sad state as they recall their old friendship.
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A Test of Friendship
In recollections of the Bancroft era, Robertson offered medicine to the ailing Artemus Ward and urged him to drink. Ward declined until Robertson pressed, claiming that "T would do anything for you." Ward died a few hours later after consenting.
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Who He Belonged To
A Wowian reporter questions a matron about a local leader's politics. The stern woman refuses access and declares, “Take a good look at me, I’m the party he belongs to,” revealing the matron’s decisive stand and influence in local affairs.
Postum Endorsed By Officials For Health Benefit
A southern state public school superintendent quotes a coffee drinker mother who improved after switching to Postum. He notes her heart trouble and stomach issues diminished, headaches lessened, and overall health improved, with further praise for Postum’s benefits for his family.
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