TAPPENINGS OF A WEEK: PLATT PEARY TAFT TALES AND TITLES
Brief squibs from across politics and society. The obituary notes former U S Senator Thomas Collier Platt dies at 76 in New York City from Brigats disease. Peary declines to submit North Pole proofs to Congress without secrecy assurances, risking recognition. Wen Chung Tao recalled by China to explain Dalai Lama escape amid a succession rumor. Spain’s Marquis De Villalobar named minister to the United States following marriage in 1904. Taft hosts Speaker Cannon at White House dinner, a rare honor. Wisconsin regents censor Prof. E A Ross over visits by Parker Sercombe and Emma Goldman. German Reichstag elects Count Hans von Schwerin Loewitz as speaker. Young George McCracken breaks leg but stays at desk in Freeport school.
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United States
Thomas Collier Platt
New York
Repubican Party
West Eleventh Street
Aly
Platts
Robert ©. Peary
North Pole
House
Naval Affairs
Peary
Congress
Wen Chung Tao
Thibet
Dalai Lama
Lassa
Jven Riane
Marquis de Villalobar
Spain
Alice Ward
Washington
Taft
White House
Cannon
House of Representatives
E. A. Ross
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Parker H. Sercombe
Emma Goldman
Madison
Hans von Schwerin-Loewitz
Conservative Party
Count Udo von Stolberg-Weringerode
George McCracken
Freeport
Cross examination in Pinchot case marked by clashes
The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry heard repeated quibbles over statements and letters as Pinchot accused Secretary Ballinger of misstatements. In North Carolina, Travis and Kitchin were shot in Scotland Neck, leaving both seriously wounded and Dunn fatally wounded. A Missouri scholarship for American citizenship was announced, and a night gas asphyxiation killed two Chippewa chiefs seeking land. Belmont faction splits grew over suffrage lobbying in Albany, while New York formed a National Housing Association led by DeForest. A Cairo mob shot dead and wounded four trying to lynch two alleged pickpockets.
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Gifford Pinchot
Ballinger-Pinchot Investigaing Committee
Consel
Pinchot
Claude Kitchin
North Carolina
C. W. Dunn
Halifax County
Scotland Neck
N. C
B. ®. Powell
Travis
Kitchin
Dunn
University of Missouri
Missouri’ Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Chippewas
New York
O. H. P. Belmont
Albany
Clarence Mackay
Belmont
National Housing Association
Robert ‘W. DeForest
Misa Jane Addams
Emmona Blaine
Charles B. Gall
Victor Elting
Aten B. Pond
Chicago
Cairo
John Trapp
Lincoln Wilson
Senate Passes Taft Postal Sayings Bank Bill
The Senate approved Taft's postal sayings bank bill by a 50 to 22 vote with Senator Chamberlain voting with the majority. Across the nation, reports cover indictments over Swope family deaths, Philadelphia riots, Pinchot testimony, a Kansas City banking figure gravely injured, mine strikes, and a wave of accidents and legal actions. The item lists multiple incidents: a 50-22 Senate vote, B C Hyde indictments, Philadelphia disturbances with 3000 rioters, Pinchot and Garfield testimony, J S Lillis injury, Cudahy assault, St Paul mine removal, Gale death in Colorado, Busby Chain miners strike, Belle Gunness discovery, Sumatra tobacco merger, Dixon robbery, Redington landslide derailment, Moxley oleomargarine probe, embassy building bill defeat, Van Norden publication halt, and Great Northern avalanche deaths.
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Chamberlain
Senate
Taft
B. C. Hyde
Thomas H. Swope
Swope
Philadelphia
Gifford Pinchot
Ballinger
James R
Mine T
Richard Newsam
St. Paul
Cherry
el M. Gale
Jesse
Gale
Colorado
Greeley
Col
Aurora
Busby
Wilburton
Okla
Belle Gunness
Grand Rapids
Mich
Louis Richmond
Canal Street
Anstiss
Laporte
Michigan City
Sumatra Tobacco
Florida
American Sumatra Tobacco Company
Northwestern
Dixon, NL
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
New York
Government Proving Grounds
Redington
Kenesaw, M. Landis
Chica
Federal Grand Jury
William J. Moxley
John Dadie
William Broadwell
Moxley
Daniel Bortz
Broadwell
Mozley
Samuel Driesbach
Bortz
Driesbach
Lowden
Washington
van Norten’s Magazine
Warner M. van Norden
Banker
Great Northern
Wellington
Wash
Citeyenne
Wyo
A. B. Hawkins
Clay
National Guard
Pennsylvania
James H. Bathgate
Orange
N. J
Jersey City
Hhm
Bathgate
New Jersey
National Packing Company
Swift & Co
Santa Fe
Pueblo
Cooper Medicine Co. claims dramatic stomach based cure
An eastern city interview extols L. T. Cooper's new discovery that the stomach drives health, claiming diseases stem from digestion when improper. A Boston chef testifies to rapid recovery from chronic indigestion, weight gain, and improved appetite after using the Cooper preparation sold by druggists. the firm pledges to connect readers with local druggists if needed.
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L. T. Cooper
Cooper
A. C. Brock
Brock Restaurant
Market District
Boston
Mass
Mr. Cooper
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Ohio
Giraffe Reconsiders Man Garb Amid High Collar Cost
A playful anecdote tells of a giraffe with a grand plan to wear human clothes. He considers collars priced at ten dollars each, then decides he cannot afford the wardrobe. The tale blends whimsy with social satire on expense and ambition.
Traveling Man Provokes Manager With Card Duel
A traveling man visits a large New York firm and tries to meet the manager. The gate boy reports the boss tore up the card but sent a nickel to pay for it. The traveler returns with a new card and offers two for five. The manager rushes out too late to confront him as the man departs.
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New York
A Bright Idea and Contagious Pink Eye Epidemic
A Bayas nest glows like an electric lamp using fireflies fastened with moist clay. A suggested decorating idea for a keyhole door is offered. The text also mentions an epidemic described as contagious and dangerous to eyes in spring. A marine eye remedy promises relief and soothing application. A baby’s silent babble attracts more attention than a prudent man.
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India
Crimsonbeak
Rheumatism cured in a day by Dr Detehon relief
Dramatic claim of rapid cure for rheumatism within 1 to 3 days using Dr Detehon relief. Notes first dose benefits and rapid disappearance of symptoms. Mentions druggists and public endorsements. Also references cold cure and Allen's Saung Balsem as a popular remedy. نهاية
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Detehon
Seed Law Warns Against Impure Seeds Deluge
Des Moines reports Commissioner Wright warns dealers and buyers to follow Iowa seed law, outlining prohibited weed seeds, labeling rules, export exemptions, and enforcement. He urges testing by seed analysts and notes that pure seed benefits growers and neighbors, with prosecutions for violations. Also covers state contest winners and a rumor of a desertion case.
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Des Moines
Mar
Wright
Iowa
Dairy and Food Department
Prisoner Attempts Suicide in County Jail
Sac City Ed Roose, held awaiting trial for the September 1908 murder of Goodwin Yaun in Odebolt, tried to take his own life by slicing his throat ear to ear with a pocket knife borrowed from a prisoner in an outside corridor. The wound is serious but not yet fatal.
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Sac City
Ed Roose
Goodwin Yaun
Odebolt
Woman Smothered Under Straw in Estherville
In Estherville Mrs Hoganson died after straw fell from a stack while her husband was helping. She was buried beneath the straw and smothered before rescuers could reach her. A husband and two sons and a daughter mourn her sudden death.
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Esthervile
Hogan Hoganson
Farmers Plan Northwest Move From Anamosa
Several Anamosa farmers announce plans to relocate to the northwest within weeks. Some will settle in North Dakota or South Dakota, while others head to the Canadian Northwest.
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Northwest
Anamosa
Great Northwest
North
South Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Death Toll Heavy in Bell Plaine community
The toll of deaths in Bell Plaine is heavy with four prominent figures lost, including Hans Laba Sr, Andrew Ortscheid, Harry Oy LeaVelle, and Mrs. Amelia Arm Trong, marking a period of loss for the area.
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Bell Plaine
Hans Laba
Andrew Ortscheid
Harry Oy LeaVelle
Amelia Armtrong
Fire destroys frame building at Montezuma
A blaze in Montezuma gutted a frame building owned by George Jackson. Loss estimated around 12000 dollars with about 8000 dollars recoverable from insurance. Fire department reports indicate total destruction of the structure. Local residents assist in firefighting efforts and investigation follows.
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Montezuma
George Jackson
Auto damage case settles after jury chosen
Slife pays plaintiff 1200 dollars plus court expenses in the Silife Boothe automobile accident case. Beatrice Boothe, of Glidden, bears hospital and medical costs. Slife, of Dedham, covers most expenses, leaving the injured girl about 500 dollars. She suffered severe injuries on the Carroll Glidden road and remains unable to walk without a crutch. Total costs for Slife may total around 2500 dollars.
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Carroll
Slife
Miss Boothe
Dedham
Beatrice Boothe
Glidden
Carroll-Glidden
This Stork is Patriotic Perry Stoner Family News
The Stoner family in this city celebrates patriotic births with a series of children born on national holidays. Head of the family EH Stoner was born on the Fourth of July, his daughter named as a Valentine’s baby, and a second child born on the Fourth of July. George Washington’s birthday marks another arrival, a nine pound baby. Mrs. Stoner is Miss Zora Sharkey of Panora.
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Perry
Stoner
United States
EH. Stoner
Jerry Stoner
Valentine
George Washington
Zora Sharkey
Panora
John Brown Pistol Gift to Iowa Historical Society
The Maxon family of Springdale donated John Brown's pistol and Barclay Ceppee's rifle to the State Historical Society of Iowa. The weapons were left with Maxon ancestors after John Brown briefly stayed near Iowa City during a winter visit.
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John Brown
Towa City
State Historical Society of
Iowa
Maxon
Springdale
Barclay Ceppee
Iowa City
Marengo Man Wins $5,000 Judgment in Rail Route Injury Case
A federal court jury in Council Bluffs awarded L. A. Webber of Marengo five thousand dollars in his personal injury suit against the Rock Island railroad. The action arose from the Homestead wreck near Homestead Iowa in March 1905, which injured many people.
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Marengo
Council Bluffs
L. A. Webber
Rock Island Railroad
Homestead
Iowa Central to Store Coal This Month
Marshalltown report states Iowa Central plans to store all possible coal this month as miners schedules are adjusted and mines may close. Orders direct freight trains to handle empty coal cars ahead of other freight except live stock and perishable goods.
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Iowa Central
Marshalltown
To Rebuild Packing Plant in Fort Dodge
The Corn Belt Packing company begins rebuilding its Fort Dodge plant after a mysterious fire destroyed the previous unit, causing $175,000 in losses. New concrete footings are under way with hopes to have it operating by fall.
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Fort Dodge
Corn Belt
Packing Company
Enjoined Druggist Quits Local Store Sale
Mason City report states A G Spobr local druggist facing a pending case with an injunction sought by the anti saloon league restraining liquor sales illegally has sold his business to F R Boyd and plans to move to Washington or another western state.
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Mason City
A. G. Spobr
I 5
Antisaloon League
Fr. J. Boyd
Will
Washington
Hart Dies in Council Bluffs After Illness
C. M. Hart, a prominent Iowa attorney, died at Council Bluffs after a paralytic illness. His two daughters, who were summoned from Chicago, arrived shortly before his passing. Mrs. Hart was at the bedside. He was considered a leading lawyer in the state.
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Har
Council Bluffs
C. M. Hart
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Fire Destroys Factory and Shops
Fire at Cedar Rapids destroys the Jes Manufacturing plant the Spokane Furniture cement rooms and the Pulp Board Box machine shop causing an estimated loss of 12000 dollars.
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Cedar Rapides
Cedar Rapids
Jes Manufacturing Company
Spokane’ Furniture Cement
Pulp Board Box Company
Preacher Resigns for Rochester Presbyterian Call
Rev Crendon Greenaway pastor of the Congregational church has resigned to accept a call to the Presbyterian church at Rochester Minnesota. The move ends his tenure in this city and starts his new assignment in Rochester.
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Minnesota
Britt
Crendon Greenaway
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Rochester
Ming
Simple But Powerful Cure Promised For Rheumatism And Back Pain
A reprinted remedy claims a syrup made from Saridparius compound and Toris compound plus whiskey can cure rheumatism and lame back. Instructions urge taking a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime, with daily shaking. Drugstores are said to stock or obtain the ingredients quickly.
Special Order Mutterliefs Note on Pleased Divorced Woman
A quirky item cites a divorced woman praising a dog while joking about wording a message to save only Mamma. The fragment hints at a humorous caption or stray remark labeled Lustige Woche.
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Papa
Mamma
Doctor Cures Scalp Disease with Cuticura Remedies
A writer recalls suffering scalp disease as a child, losing hair for months, then being cured in weeks after a doctor recommended Cuticura Remedies. She also notes improvement from a hand breakout and no subsequent scalp issues. The letter is dated January 7, 1909 from Hamilton, Georgia.
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Jessie F. Buchanan
Hamilton, Ga
Barnum-era Remedy Ad and a Juvenile Wordplay
A fragmentary collage shows P T Barnum praising Cuticuray Remedies as effective. A classroom scene follows with a boy named Freddie attempting to illustrate the adjective clean, then nervously mentioning a pantie relative as a humorous miscue.
Catarrh Cure Claim Promises Big Relief and Reward
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as curing catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It promises a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure, urges testimonials, and notes the product is sold by druggists for 75 cents with a suggestion to take Mail’s Family Pills.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Polar notions and bugs in the north pole exchange
Dr. Cook, speaking to a Washington correspondent, rebuked critics and mocked their polar beliefs. He quips that opponents err as ludicrously as a Brooklyn domestic who claims the north pole is filthy and inhabited by bugs as big as churches, a vivid Washington Star remark.
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Cook
Washington
Brooklyn
North Pole
Washington Star
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