Tammany's Campaign to Control the Next House
United Press reports Tammany aims to dominate the next House of Representatives led by Bourke Cochran. The piece details Cochran's rising influence, allied Democrats, and the shift in leadership dynamics with Williams, De Armond, Clark, and Harrison among notable figures shaping the plan.
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Washington, D. C
Tammany
House of Representatives
Little Braves
Big Chief Murphy
House
John Sharp Williams
David de Armond
Williams
de Armond
Champ Clark
Warner
Missouri
Payne
Col
Pete”’ Hepburn
Cochran
John Sharps Williams
Cockran
Right Bower
Judge Goldfogle
Goldfogle
Francis Burton Harrison
Charles Vincent Fornes
John J. Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
William Sulzer
Bowery
Nigger in the Woodpile and Liquor Mail Debate
Southern Democrats allege a codification error would permit sending intoxicating liquor through the mails. Representative Thetus Sims cites a concealed provision in the penal code claiming the Postmaster General may allow mail transmission of non dangerous articles. The fight centers on preventing mailable saloons from expanding. Texas boasts a large free school endowment fueling agricultural education.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Thetus W. Sims
Ofennessee
Sims
Scientific farming draws college men into Texas agriculture
Scientific and intensive farming is rapidly replacing old methods as farms run like factories with waste elim ination and profit maximization. In Falfurrias a colony of college bred farmers exists and at Cross Ranch in Dimmitt County teachers start farming groups. Southwest Texas farmers unite to boost marketing through truck and fruit grower associations, with large gains like the 1907 onion receipts doubling on a 742 car crop. Farmers pursue practical business training for their children.
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San Antonio
Texas
Falfurrias
Cross Ranch
Dimmitt County
Southern Texas Truck Growers Association
Anarchist Plot Against U S Battleships Foiled in Rio
Brazilian police thwarted an anarchistic conspiracy to destroy several United States battleships at anchor in Rio de Janeiro. The police chief confirmed in an official statement that the plot was broken up and its leaders dispersed.
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Rio Janeiro
United States
Nine Chinam en on Trial for Murder in Tong War Shootings
Nine Chinese men faced murder charges in Boston today, the largest single-murder trial in U S history. The defendants are tied to a Tong War shooting spree in Chinatown that killed three people.
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Boston
Chinatown
Revolutionary Forces Bombard St. Thomas Island
Revolutionary forces bombard St. Thomas in St. Thomas Island. Partisans loyal to General Fermin cut land telegraph lines across the island. About thirty refugees have chartered a steamer and sailed for Haiti to support the revolutionary effort.
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St. Thoms
W. I
St. Marte
Fermin
Hayti
Personal notices of travel and arrivals in the era
A string of brief items lists Mr. J. H. Searle resigning from the Gould Lines to join Ward Line Steamship Co and heading to Mexico, along with numerous social arrivals and departures involving figures such as Mr. R. B. Crawford, Mrs. Eugene M. Day, and others traveling through Mexico, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas.
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J. H. Searle
New York
Searle
Gould Lines
Monterrey
Ward Line Steamship Co
Mexico
R. B. Crawford
California
Europe
M. Marshall
The
Laredo Electric and Ry. Co
Eugene M. Day
Chicago
Paul Huberich
George R. Page
San Antonio
Nell Jennings
Cotulla
Louis Fries
Houston
W. W. Jones
Beeville
Ross
Gowen
A.C. Hess
M. Guerra,Jr
M. L. Strickland
R. J. Jennings
Speaking Eyes Referenced in Mock Courtship Dialogue
A brief bit from the Chicago Record Herald quotes a playful exchange about Miss Jankins. The woman deflects a tease about “speaking eyes” while the man remarks her mouth would not let them speak, implying she talks too much.
Health Coffee Imitation Marketed by Dr Shoop
The Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin markets Health Coffee Imitation as the finest Coffee substitute. It requires no long boiling time and is made from toasted cereals malt and nuts. The product claims to fool an expert if mistaken for real Coffee and is sold by dealers.
Bryce to leave London after long Washington post
January 18 report says Mr. Bryce may retire as British ambassador to Washington when he reaches seventy, a foreign office age limit for diplomats. He may wait for three years to qualify for a first class pension of 8500 dollars yearly, or seek scarce political pensions of 10000 or 6000. He will likely stay in Washington while the current government remains in power.
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London
Bryce
Washington
Foreign Office
Mr. Bryce
Higher Health Level Promised by New Life Pills Claim
Jace Springer of West Franklin Mame says Dr King s New Life Pills improved stomach and bowels. The ad promises a money refund if disappointed and notes availability at all druggists for 25e.
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Dr. King
Jace, Springer
West Franklin
Mame
Mrs McKay Died In Texas A Columbus Benefactress
Obituary notice for Mrs Lizzie McKay who died in Laredo Texas after a long illness. The piece praises her artistic talent, patient home life, philanthropy, and family ties. Born Fayetteville North Carolina she was married to Judge William McKay. Survived by sons E H and Wm McKay sisters Mrs George L Johnson and Miss Nannie Hatchell. Funeral and obituary note from Enquirer Sun Columbia Ga January 17.
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Laredo
Texas
Lizzie McKay
McKay
Columbus
Mexico
Republic
Fayetteville
North Carolina
William McLennon McKay
Messrs. E. H
Wm. McL. McKay
Geo. L. Johnson
Nannie Hatchell
Enquirer-Sun
Columbia, Ga
Federal Court Rules Missouri Foreign Corporation Ban Unconstitutional
Federal Judge MacPherson struck down Missouri's law prohibiting foreign corporations from transferring suits from state courts to federal court. The decision centers on states rights and the division of judicial power. Kansas City observers note the ruling affects intergovernmental conflict over court jurisdiction.
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Kansas, City
MacPherson
Missouri
Supreme Court Rules Two Cent Fare Unconstitutional
Harrisburg dispatch reports the supreme court today declares the two cent passenger rate unconstitutional. Justice opinions outlined the court ruling against the fare, affecting transit policy and riders nationwide.
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United Press
Harrisburg Pa
The
Supreme Court Today
Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup Ad
An old fashioned cough remedy claims the medicine acts on the bowels to drive the cold out of the system. It emphasizes no opiates and a pleasant taste, recommended for children, sold by Reed's Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
J. Urquhart
Zephyr
Ontario
Kennedy
Reed’s
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