British Cabinet Announced New Ministry Led by Campbell-Bannerman
London reports the formation of a new British ministry with Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. Key figures include Herbert Asquith as Chancellor, Edward Grey foreign secretary, Gladstone home secretary, and Lloyd George at the board of trade, among others. The King approved the government after an audience with Campbell-Bannerman at the palace. The issue also includes Spokane wholesale prices for produce and goods.
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London
the Treasury
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Herbert Henry Asquith
Herbert John Gladstone
Sir Edward Grey
the Earl of Elgin
Richard Burdon Haldare
India
John Morley
Admiralty
Baron Tweedmouth
Board of Trade
David Lloyd George
John Burns
Scotland
John Sinclair
Board of Agriculture
Earl Carrington
Sydney Charles Buxton
Ireland
James Bryce
Earl of Crewe
Marquis of Ripon
Board of Education
Augustine Birrell
Duchy of Lancaster
Henry Bartley Fowler
Robert Threshie Reid
Earl of Boyden
Samuel Walker
Lewis Vernon Harcourt
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Palace
Edward
Convicts Mutiny at Havana Penitentiary Ends in Fatalities
Convicts mutinied Sunday night at Havana penitentiary and fought with guards. Two prisoners were mortally wounded, 16 seriously injured, and three guards badly injured.
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Havana
Indian reform school and sanitarium plan in Leupp report
The annual report of Indian affairs commissioner Francis E. Leupp outlines new features including preservation of Indian music, the creation of an Indian reform school, and the construction of a tubercular Indians sanitarium.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Francis E. Leupp
Grain prices and regional quotes from Portland to Seattle
Port land valley and Pacific region grain prices show for export club at 70 71c bluestem 72 73c red 66 67c. California quotes list club 73c bluestem 75c. Tacoma unchanged bluestem 74c Seattle bluestem 75c club 73c club 72c red 69c.
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Portland
Valley
Bluestem
California
Tacoma
Seattle
Great Monach and Raphael Picture Auction Hint
A Paris court hears a case over a dealer selling a claimed genuine Raphael for 16 000. The buyer paid 2000 down but then learned the dealer bought the work for 20 francs and seeks the 2000 back. Three experts declare the painting genuine.
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Paris
Raphael
Chinese Group Demands to End Boycott in United States
A Chinese guilds and American merchants meeting produced twelve demands to end the boycott, including clear labor definitions, government approval of Chinese-related legislation, consular visas for admitted Chinese non laborers, passports, joint medical exams, most favored nation status, and readmission of deported Chinese with property or creditor proof.
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China
United States
Hawaii
Philippines
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments and Hall's Cure
A caution against mercury in catarrh remedies advises prescriptions from doctors. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo is mercury free, taken internally, and sold by druggists for 75 cents a bottle with testimonials. Also notes Duke of Bedford earns over 75000 a year from Covent Garden market space.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Duke of Bedford
Covent Garden Market
London
Bedford
Foot-Ease and medical items in old ads and notices
A collage of old advertisements and notes includes Allen's Foot-Ease touting its powder for feet ailments and selling at 25 cents, a teaser about seaside proprieties and etiquette, assayer services in Leadville, a climate station note in Tokyo region, and a teething syrup brand, plus Secretary Root’s long work hours and an inquiry about prices for metals and mailing envelopes.
Permanent Cure Claims No Fits After First Day
An ad fragment touts a cure for nervous conditions claiming immediate relief after a single day. It references Dr R H Kline Ltd and their phonebook address.
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R. H. Kline, Ltd
St. Jadelphia
Gridiron Club Holds Annual Washington Dinner
The Gridiron club hosted its annual fall dinner at the New Willard in Washington. Over 200 attendees included the vice president, cabinet members, ambassadors, ministers, senators, representatives, and other prominent figures from across the country. The program featured witty skits songs and speeches, making it a memorable event.
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Washington
Gridiron Club
New Willard
Club of
Sacked Harbin Rumor Report From Moji Dispatch
The London Telegraph reports via Tokio that mutinous Russian troops sacked Harbin, burned districts, and massacred Russian and Chinese residents amid fighting with loyal forces. The dispatch offers circumstantial detail on refugees and the alleged events.
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London Telegraph
Tokio
Moji
Harbin
Translation fragment from Tales from Meggendorfer Blatter
A dialogue excerpt shows a lawyer questioning a defendant about guilt and the motive behind leaving his watch and pocketbook at home. The line hints at an alleged inconsistency in the defendant’s story.
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J.C. Ayer Co
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Toro Western Ave
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Tower
Aia Sake
A.J. Tower CO
Bosto U.S.A. Tower Canadian CO
Toe Tor Toronto
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Spokane
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Ford
Wheat Report
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Russias
Hongkong
U. S
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le Roy
N. Y
la Rire
Howard E. Burton
Leadville
Colorado
Carbonate National Bank
Yamashima
Mount
Tsukaba
Mrs. Winslow
Root
George H. Utter
Rhode Island
Executive Department
Germany
S.S.S
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Tenn
W. J. Cate
Bale
Duuywd Loch
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Knicker
Becker
New York Sun
Dr Samuel
GY Pilla
New York
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Castoria
ATLAS
Atlas Engine Works
Indianapolis
Corlse
H. P
Drugr
H. Stowell & Co
Ansingers
Stowell Drug Co
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