National capital aimed to be dry by licensing bill
Washington measures propose drastic rules to curb liquor sales in DC. A new bill chaired by Sen Gal linger would bar licenses within 1000 feet of schools parks or religious sites and near capitol grounds, create an excise board, require local owner consent, limit licenses, and tighten handling rules for drugs and physicians. The plan could close most hotels and clubs and restrict hours.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Capitol Grounds
United States
Dbil
City of
Jeffries Johnson Fight Tickets Go On Sale in San Francisco
In San Francisco on April 7 tickets for the Jeffries versus Johnson boxing match went on sale. Only $40 and $50 seats were offered today, signaling the event's high demand and marquee appeal.
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San Francisco
Taft Papers Spark Student Debate At Columbia
A Columbia University session of the International Civile league featured a reading of Robert Taft’s paper on Volunteer Watching in New York. About 100 students attended as Yale City Government Club member L. R. Hinkey read the piece.
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New York
Columbia University
International Civile League
Taft
Robert
Government Club
L. R. Hinkey
Yale Club
Hinkey
Jarod Schapiro
College of the City of
Yale
New York City
Schapiro
Columbus streetcar workers accept wage compromise
In Columbus Ohio on April 7 the street car union voted against a strike and ratified a compromise with the company. Discharged workers are to be rehired and raises of 1 cent per hour start April 8 with an additional half cent on October 7. Union recognition is not included.
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Columbus
News Ark Fine Insurance Company
KH Road
Newark
Compar
Hudson County Gas Co
Ted XN
Tas Co
Yrsesencer Street
Pearce Cole
Sores Viekae
Trenton Passenger Ry. Co
N. J
West Shore RB. R. Co
National Newark Banking Co
Tor National State Bank
Spee
Incom
Prince cc
Eevee
Eee
Rene Sevaeee
Canada Seeks Immigrants for Agriculture and Labor
Washington reports Canada aims to admit only agricultural immigrants whether landowners tenants or workers while restricting those likely to crowd towns. The plan relies on agents ads and a strong preference for Northern Western European farmers with major emphasis on deportation of public dependents and limited oriental labor.
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Washington
Canada
Congress
Killingham
Joint Immigration Commission
United States
Europe
Canadian Immigration Department
United Kingdom
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Denmark
Iceland
Finland
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
Rxport
Dominion
Buffalo Road Drivers Scrap Summer Track Meet Plan
At a Buffalo meeting the Buffalo Road Drivers association voted not to hold a traveling circuit meet in Buffalo this summer. The decision followed the financial failure of last year’s event, which was held at the Ft. Erie Ontario track due to New York anti-betting laws.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Road Drivers’ Association
Ft. Erie
Ontario
Bakes Pie for the President in Millbury
Miss Delia Torrey of Millbury Connecticut entertained President Taft at her home. Torrey cooked the dinner and baked a large apple pie that the president ate twice. He joked the pie might help his weight and the president remained the same lively boy from 30 years ago.
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Delia Torrey
Millburg
Conn
Delia ‘Torrey
Taft
Millbury
Torry
Terry
Government Seizes Five Cars of Macaroni in Poison Plot
Chicago April 7 Five carloads of macaroni shipped from St Louis to be colored with a poisonous mixture were seized by the United States marshal. Most of the macaroni was taken from stores and is now in federal custody.
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Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Gloomy Outlook for Friends of Conservation
Washington April 7 Friends of conservation fear action at the current session as Theodore Roosevelt and Gifford Pinchot helped lead the cause. President Taft urged legislation at a dinner with key lawmakers and may press a direct appeal to Congress. Only two bills seem possible: withdrawal of lands and separation of surface from mineral wealth for settlement or development.
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Washington
Friends of Conservation
Theodore Roosevelt
Gifford Pinchot
Congress
Taft
Iere
Senate
House
Passasely Congress
Monsignor Kennedy Delivers Pope Pius X Message to Roosevelt
In Rome Monsignor Thomas Kennedy, rector of the American Catholic college, relayed Pope Pius X’s willingness to receive Roosevelt. The pope’s envoy noted conditions, but Roosevelt replied that he could not accept an invitation that would limit his freedom of action.
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Rome
Monsignor
Thomas Kennedy
American Catholic College
Pope Pius X
Roosevelt
Monsignor Kennedy
Col
Doubt Over Conservation Bills Before Congress Looms
Eight or ten conservation measures have stalled in two public lands committees for weeks. Outlook is gloomy as western lawmakers oppose passage of the bills in their present form. The withdrawal measure appears most important, but few expect quick approval before the session ends.
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Congress
Public Lands
Senate
Ballinges-Pinchot
Glavis
Price
Shaw
United States
Statement of condition for Indiana company dated 1909
Auditor of State certifies the statement of condition for the named company as of December 31 1909. The original statement is on file in the Auditor of State office and the copy is a correct reflection. Signed and dated in Indiana.
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State of
Indiana
Office of Auditor of
State I
Ehbove
Sealy
C. Billhemmer
Auditor of State
Cme
State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
Middle class babies in best condition study finds
New York milk committee canvasses wealthy middle class and poor areas to compare infant survival and health. In fashionable blocks 37 births with zero deaths. middle class 160 births with no deaths during the two hot weeks. tenement areas report 16 deaths from 434 births, suggesting wealthier homes offer better basic care while luxuries fade away as class drops.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Madison Avenue
Central Park
134Th Street
Lenox Avenue
Seventy Second Street
Avenue A
Wilbur Phillips
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