Freedom and ascent of Jews in U S supreme court
A Friday Daily piece celebrates the Jew’s rise in American life noting the first Jewish member of the Supreme Court and the absence of barriers to Jews in U S political, military, and legal fields. It contrasts European restrictions with American equality, praising Justice Brandeis as a symbol of Jewish advancement and national opportunity.
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United States
Supreme Court
England
Disraeli
London
Privy Council
Sir John Simon
Herbert Samuel
Baron Reading
Germany
Austria
Russia
Cabinet
Senate
House
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Judah P. Benjamin
Our Republic
Justice Brandeis
Platforms contrasted by three parties outline 1912 views
The piece compares Democratic, Republican and Progressive platforms. It notes President Wilson's draft emphasizes protecting U S honor and peace, stance on Mexico, and swift border actions. It cites Republican critique by Senator Fall and remarks on labor planks, reflecting partisan contrasts of the era.
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Wilson
St. Louis
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Huerta
Meddline
Fall of
New Mexico
Progressive platform contrasts with Republicans and De la Rosa band
The piece argues that Americanjam and national defense are weak while praising the Progressive program for integrity of international law citizen rights firm action with Mexico a large standing army a strong navy universal military training and industrial preparedness The author contends the Democratic platform reflects administration goals and mocks rival party plans noting the De la Rosa gang operates on greed and escape before danger.
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Hand
Voice
Jacob
Fean
Republican Party
Wilson
Belgium
Lusitania
Carranza
Chicago
Democratic Party
Age and vigor prove old thinker still influential
The piece asserts Chauncey Depew, past eighty, remains virile and capable, delivering a thirty minute talk on the seemingly minor topic of Republican doctrine. It emphasizes enduring energy and rhetorical power in old age.
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Chauncey Depew
Germans capture Port Vaux deemed of little value
The Germans have captured Port Vaux after it lost usefulness. The French claim it had no strategic value and existed only to serve as a signaling station. The passage criticizes modern warfare for wasting thousands of lives defending an unimportant point.
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Port Vaux
Roosevelt Rules Out Chicago Speech If Convention Asks
Roosevelt says he will come to Chicago if the Republican convention desires him to address it. Present appearances suggest the Chicago convention has more important business, perhaps to devise a plan of campaign rather than listen to more addresses.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Robbed all the "Lecheros" in Nuevo Laredo milk heist
Early today Carranza soldiers halted Mexican milkmen west of Nuevo Laredo as they began daily peddling milk. The soldiers took the milk for their own use, a theft likely misattributed to bandits without one milkman’s bold truth.
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Nuevo Laredo
Carranza
Plans for New Schoolhouses in Laredo Selected Architects
Advices received that plans and specifications for a $40,000 high school and two ward schools costing about $20,000 each will arrive from Page & Co. grstin architects who won the contract to draw the plans and supervise construction. The trio will be handsome and modern with all conveniences, matching Texas city standards for a town of Laredo’s size.
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Laredo
Page & Co
Grstin
Texas
Stomach Troubles and Constipation Remedy Endorsement
S H Murphy Wellsburg New York druggist praises Chamberlains Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years of drug store service. Obtainable everywhere.
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S. H. Murphy
Wellsburg
N. Y
Ice Hail Pummels Auto in Gulf Storm Near Laredo
Customs Inspector Jas R. Barnard recounts a remarkable storm experience while traveling to Laredo. As thunder raged, hailstones weighing over a pound flew from the sky near Cafiada Verde, about eighteen miles downriver, pelting the car across a 200 yard wide area and narrowly averting disaster for the occupants.
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Jas R. Barnard
San Ignacio
Laredo
Cafiada Verde
Pine Tar Honey Helps Cold But Improve Breath Fast
Dr Bell s Pine Tar Honey promises relief for colds by reducing inflammation and soothing coughs. The pine tar balsam is described as healing raw spots loosening phlegm and preventing bronchial irritation while a laxative tar syrup is listed. A bottle is advertised as guaranteed to help.
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Dr. Bell
General Ricaut to Visit Nuevo Laredo on Inspection Trip
Information from Nuevo Laredo reports General Alfredo Ricaut, commander of the Northern Mexico military zone from Nuevo Laredo to Matamoros, traveling to the border city this afternoon. Officials expect the visit to include an inspection of current conditions on the border.
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Nuevo Laredo
Alfredo Ricaut
Mexico
Matamoros
Ricaut
Po-Do-Lax Laxative Blood Cleanser Ad
An old flavored advertisement promotes Po-Do-Lax as a blood purifier and laxative tonic. It claims to gently move the bowels, cleanse the blood, and suit young to aged individuals, including delicate women, with a mild non-griping action and a guaranteed trial.
Mexican Drawnwork Sale At Custom House
A sale of Mexican drawn work and Mexican cigars occurred this morning at the custom house. All handiwork and cigars sold at unusually low figures. Competitive bidding among the ladies was lively for the drawnwork while men bid on the drawnwork items.
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Custom House
Forethought saves big expenses in family health remedies
EB W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes that his family has used Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and never travels without it during extended visits, illustrating how forethought avoids costly illness remedies.
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EB. W. Archer
Caldwell
Ohio
Chamberlain
Eckman’s Alterative Promoted For Tuberculosis Care
An advertisement urges attention to diet, rest, and fresh air for tuberculosis and promotes Eckman’s Alterative as a lime-based, non addictive remedy. It claims to aid rundown systems, is safe with no opiates, and is backed by Eckman Laboratory of Philadelphia.
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Eckman
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Money Maker Ad Block Promises 83 Percent Return
Classified ad touts an 83 percent return with bold claims. The offer emphasizes easy profits and quick results, urging readers to invest now through a listed contact. The brief item signals a promotional snippet common in want ads of the period.
Hullabaloo Tomorrow Night In Nuevo Laredo
The town plans a large anti American demonstration and parade in support of Don Venustiano Carranza tomorrow night. Bandit leader Luis de la Rosa allegedly splits his force into three units to create noise near Laredo and across the border while U S troops remain in place. Local ranch raids by bandits plus U S soldiers nearby shape tense border conditions and inquiries to General Ricaut.
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Nuevo Laredo
Luis de la Rosa
Venustiano Carranza
Wilson
United States
de la Rosa
Guerrero
Zapata
Hidalgo
Laredo
la Jarita
Columbia
Sa Jarita
Islitas
Reynaldo de la Garza
General de la Garza
Ricaut
Free Shipments for Texas Militia Patrol Duty
Agent W M Smith of Wells Fargo Express reports free shipments to Texas militia members on border patrol. Delicacies and clothing gathered at a point are repacked into one shipment to the company or regiment. Laredo residents sending to Milmo Rifles follow similar rules.
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W. M. Smith
Wells. Fargo Express Co
Supt. Campbell
Western Texas Division
Texas
Laredo
Milmo Rifles
Death of Mrs. George Sherry
Mrs. George Sherry longtime Laredo resident died in Houston on June 1. Her husband Mr. Sherry, who worked in the local railroad offices, and she moved to Houston about three years ago. The news arrived today via letter to Mrs. Horace Hamlin.
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George Sherry
Laredo
Houston
Horace Hamlin
Sherry
Washington Street
Joint Railroad
Fruit and produce men warned against overstocking
City Health Officer QO J Cook warns fruit and produce sellers not to over stock with fruit and melons as over ripe goods will not be tolerated. Public notice dated 6 9 3t.
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Cook
Women Praise Chamberlain's Tablets for Indigestion Relief
To the Public Mrs C FE Riley of Ilion New York says she used Chamberlain's Tablets for six months and none other remedy gave her such good results. The tablets are available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Progressives and Republicans hold brief peace talks
The 10 person committee talks between Progressive and Republican parties lasted about twenty minutes then recessed until morning. A later peace conference began at 10:30 pm and finished after midnight with no decision announced. Roosevelt was mentioned as a possible nominee, but no clear agreement was offered.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Republicans and Progressive blend urged for united action
Forecast from Chicago June 9 says a Republican Progressive harmony committee report to both conventions cites last night’s agreement on united action if possible. The document notes the future of the country depends on this. It states Progressives proposed Roosevelt as the best candidate to lead the combined effort, while Republicans offered no counter proposal though some would accept Roosevelt if the convention agreed, which they doubt.
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Chicago
Republican-Progressive Harmony Committee
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Nominated Cheer Sparks GOP Convention Day
Chicago June 9 at the Republican National Convention opened with the peace conferees report stirring applause as Roosevelt’s name drew a three minute cheer. Gov Whitman announced Hughes for president amid a twenty minute Hughes display. Putter nominated Root. Gov Willis backed Burton, while sun appeared after days of rain and Fall of New Mexico named Roosevelt for future nomination.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Gov
Whitman
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Nicholas Murray Putter
Pichu Root
Willis
Ohio
Theodore Burton
Fall of
New Mexico
Drop Forge Men Meet in Philadelphia Convention
The American Drop Forge Association opened its annual convention in Philadelphia with KF A Ingalls of Harvey Illinois serving as president. The group includes many leading auto forging manufacturers and kickoffs proceedings in the city.
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Philadelphia
American
Shortage of Labor Opens Prison Doors in Indiana
Jeffersonville Ind June 9 Forty six inmates of the Indiana Reformatory will be paroled tomorrow all with jobs. Last month forty eight paroled men began steady work. The labor demand exceeds supply as a rule at the reformatory and no parole is granted without securing employment. Governor Ralston recently paroled several inmates from the state penal farm at Putnamville to the owner of a Bloomington based dog and pony show.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana Reformatory
Reformatory
Ralston
State Penal Farm
Putnamville
Bloomington
Captain jeers at forecastle meat in ship’s mess
The ship Hardtack’s captain berates crew complaints about poor meat. He quips that men always grumble even if given baked angel for dinner, belittling the sailors while inspecting a foul morsel. The remark reflects maritime tension over provisions aboard the vessel.
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Hardtack
York Globe
Fire destroys American consulate in Durango during riots
In Durango City, a fire gutted the American consulate during an anti American demonstration last night. Rioters dragged the flag through the streets before setting the building ablaze, according to military officers in El Paso.
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Associated Press
Paso
Texas
Durango City
Prohibition Blocks Americans Crossing at El Paso Border
Customs inspectors at the international bridge in El Paso Texas halted all American entry into Mexico after telegraphic instructions from Washington with no reason given. The measure took effect early today and remains in effect until further notice.
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el Paso
Texas
International Bridge
Washington
Mexico
Sherman Woman Pours Lye On Husband To Spoil Looks
Mrs L P Gathright of Sherman Texas poured a quart of concentrated lye on her husband while he slept saying she feared he would be attracted to other women. Doctors say he will be totally blind. He asked that she not be arrested.
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Associated Press
Sherman
Texas
L. P. Gathright
German Attacks Repulsed on Meuse Front. Russian Gains Reported
German forces launched a general attack on the right bank of the Meuse and penetrated the French line at one point but were repulsed elsewhere with heavy losses, according to French official word. Petrograd notes continued Russian successes in Volhynia with 13,000 Austrians captured. Austrians claim new river Styr positions after rear guard actions.
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Meuse
Petrograd
Volhynia
Styr
Austrian Front Broken Deep in Italian Theater
Information to the Russian embassy at Rome reports the Austrian front has been completely broken for 94 miles to a depth of 47 miles, according to a Central News despatch.
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London
Rome
Milk Experts Meet Opens in Cincinnati
The 10th annual convention of the American Association of Medical Milk Commissions began in Cincinnati with Dr. Charles Soucher, president of the Academy of Medicine, leading the local entertainment committee.
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Cincinnati
American Association of Medical Milk Commissions
Charles Soucher
Academy of Medicine
Women to campaign in Alaska on 4000 mile tour
Margaret Dennison of Germantown and Mildred Lane of Chestnut Hill will lead a National Consumers' League delegation on a 4000 mile trip by boat and land routes to Alaska from Chicago. The purpose is to study conditions and present lectures on consumer affairs. They start their tour from Chicago tomorrow.
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Chicago
Margaret Dennison
Germantown
Mildred Lane
Chestnut Hill
National Consumers’ League
Alaska
Salute the Veterans Resolution Passed in House
A House resolution by Rep I C Dyer Missouri requires enlisted men of Army Navy and Marine Corps to salute Civil War veterans from 1861 to 1865. Sergeant Edward A Callan USMC authored the measure aiming to standardize the street salute practice nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
United States Marine Corps
I. C. Dyer
Missouri
Edward A. Callan
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Death of Peter Floyd Jr leaves family in sorrow
Mr and Mrs Peter M Floyd mourn the loss of their sixteen month old son Peter Jr who died at their home on McClelland Avenue after a nine week illness. The funeral is set for this evening at 6 o clock with burial in the old Catholic cemetery.
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Peter Floyd, Jr
Peter M. Floyd
Peter, Jr
McClelland Avenue
Old Catholic
Neat and Accurate Job Work Iting Up 4 Percent
The brief notes a 4 percent increase in neat and accurate job work. It highlights a percentage rise, referencing the firm or sector involved and implying improved efficiency or output. Details on exact services or dates are not provided in the fragment.
Borah Calls for Cautious Unity at Progressive Convention
Senator William Borah entered the Progressive convention in Chicago and urged cautious action while hinting at Teddy Roosevelt as a possible unifying figure. He said the two conventions could shape the nation's welfare for the next quarter century and offered to support Roosevelt if they unite.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William R. Borah
Borah
Roosevelt
United States
Progressives Discuss Platform in Chicago Meeting
In Chicago on a June date the Progressive group opened further talks on their platform as unfinished business. Debates were anticipated on planks such as woman suffrage while the peace conferees received an ovation upon entering the hall.
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Chicago
Motion to Compel R R Chief to Answer
Arguments set for today on ICC bid to force Milton Smith of Louisville & Nashville to answer questions about campaign contributions and political activities tied to the railroad. The probe, begun in 1914, cited large payments for services and a major fund via an Alabama bank to sway public opinion. George W. Jones of Montgomery named as witness. Alabama Immigration and Industrial Association account noted with cash advances and allocations to reform efforts.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milton #. Smith
Louisville & Nashvill R. R
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Interstate Commrece Commission
United States Senate
Luke Lea
Smith
Louisville & Nashville
George W. Jones
Montgomery
Ala
T. C
Immigration and Industrial Association of Alabama
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Dated Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as relief for rheumatism neuralgia packache soreness and stiffness. It claims a grateful user writes one 25 cent bottle cured years of suffering and urges readers to buy at any drug store for 26 cents.
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Barnard
Shorty
Money Makere
Senator Borah
Harmony
R. R
Sloan
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