Educators and reformers in women’s council discuss immigration and land laws
A report from the Women’s Nation Council session describes discussions on education reforms and humanitarian work led by Mrs. Wroughby Cummings and Dr. Jo Holmes Smith. Papers cover immigration risk, land transfer, naturalization, and child-based inheritance ideas amid broader efforts by notable women in philanthropic and reform movements.
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National Council Feoy
Creetings
National of Women of Canada
Wroughby Cummings
Jo Holmes Smith
Iby
Washington
Lourie BE. Parsons
F Boston
Utah
Sdies
National Mutualssociation
Isabel America
Mary H. Hunt
Massa
Caroline E
Pennsylvania
Plea For Humanity
Reprethe Women’s Relief Association of
Loyal American Liberty
Republican Association
Mip Thonal
Sarah A. Stewart
Vir
Jessie c
New York
Jeanie B. Mor
Immy
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
York
Susan B. Ann
LC. Manchester
Rhode Island
A Roberts
Colorado
Levis
Fredass
Howgate acquitted on embezzlement forgery charges
Washington February 24 Captain Henry Howgate formerly disbursing clerk of signal service who had faced two charges of embezzlement and forgery was acquitted by a jury today The panel on first ballot stood seven to five for acquittal after a prior jury deadlock Judge Mcas urged a re trial Howgate’s case recalls long ago frauds in signal service accounts and his thirteen year flight before capture trailing a $5000 reward The trial opened amid legal fights over indictments later sustained and the case proceeded on its merits
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Washington
Henry Sate
Gnal Service
A S
Elr
Mecas
Howgate
Trice
New York City
McBride elected United States senator from Oregon on ballots
George W. McBride, ex secretary of state and Oregon native, won the U S Senate seat on the thirtieth ballot to succeed J N Dolph. He is 41, a lawyer, and has served in the state legislature and as secretary of state for eight years. He is noncommittal on silver.
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Salem
Ore
George W. McBride
United States
J. N. Dolph
George McBride
Oregon
Cleston
Columbia County
McBride
Bedlam
Dolph
Fire roars through Rockslope mine in Pratt City tragedy
A mine fire at Rockslope in Pratt City, part of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad mines, killed two miners John Patton and Louis Stevens and injured eighteen others. Twenty convicts worked near the air shaft when smoke alarmed the crew. The engine room fire spread to trams and waste, choking air. rescue brought all survivors to safety after three hours.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Pratt City
John Patton
Louis Stevens
Influenza Hits London as Prime Minister Sicks
London reports a sharp influenza attack confining Prime Minister Rosebery to bed with a restless night. Epidemic illness spreads with 2,407 deaths last week, 700 more than the prior week, affecting Balfour, Lord Dunraven, judges, and actors. Walter Low of the London Globe dies, while the Prince of Wales departs for the Riviera seeking recovery.
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London
Rosebery
Balfour
Lord Dunraven
Walter Low
London Globe
Prince of Wales
Riveria
Drought Proof Field Corn Yields 68 Bushels Per Acre
Salzer's Yellow Dent corn exceeded US averages with about 68 bushels per acre on large acreage after 210 days without rain. The Department of Agriculture notes US corn yields just over 20 bushels per acre. Return mail offer promises a free package and catalog from John A. Salter Seed Company in La Crosse Wisconsin.
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Salzer
Department of Agriculture
United States
John A. Salter Seed Company
LaCrosse
Wis
Needham Woman Credits Piso’s Cure for Consumption Quote
An 1904 Needham Mass letter claims Piso’s Cure for Consumption always cures. The writer Mrs E Moulton notes this in a New York social milieu where circuses are described as permanent features of city society.
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Mrs. E
New York
Hanson’s Magic Corn Salve Promises Cure or Money Back
An old ad copy touts Hanson's Magic Corn Salve with a guaranteed cure or refund. The product is pitched with a 15 cent price and a sales pitch likened to modern farce, noting its popularity at parlor Trilby parties.
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Hanson
Syrup of Figs Advertised as Pure Laxative Remedy
Knowledge promotes Syrup of Figs as a comfortable health aid that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers. The remedy acts on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and is sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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