Constitutional Convention Sparks National Debate on Reform
The piece outlines growing support for a constitutional convention to amend the U S Constitution. It cites topics such as six year presidential terms, universal suffrage, direct election of senators, and uniform marriage laws, noting fears of radical outcomes and the procedural path to ratification. It also mentions two thirds state petitions and potential topics beyond a single issue.
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Automatic Reporter A New Invention For Newsrooms
The Philadelphia Press describes a compact graphophone that records verbatim interviews from up to fifteen feet away. It attaches to a slow transfer device for typing and can connect to a telephone to send the message, enabling live or recorded conversations for newspapers, students, and business users.
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Philadelphia Press
Rochester Merchant Secures Pardon by Self as Hostage
G F P King of Rochester New York earned a governor pardon for his brother Harry King in Omaha by offering to take his place in the cell. The two men then traveled east to visit their mother as Harry awaits return from Lincoln Neb. The pardon followed King’s illness and a long plea from appeals that had previously failed.
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The Small Farm and Rural Land Values Debate
A 1906 discussion on farm sizes and land values contrasts big scale settlement with the rising standard of maintenance. It notes how cheap virgin land lured settlers, the push for sons and education, and that modern methods may raise per acre yield yet land price and taxation will regulate farm size. FINAL PROOF NOTICE. Department of Interior Land office at Waterville Washington.
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J. J. Hill
America
Europe
Draft Found for Alaska Purchase Expenditure Shown
Senator Piles informs President Chilberg that the original $7 200 000 draft paid by the United States to Russia for Alaska has been located among national papers. He plans to exhibit the draft at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in 1909. Exposition officials call the check a significant government display for Alaska.
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National Capital
Bill Club No 1 Dinner Honors Ex Congressmen and Governors
The third annual Bill Club No 1 dinner was held in Excelsior Springs Missouri on Christmas Day with 100 men and 3 women in attendance. Honored guests included Bill S Cowherd of Kansas City and Bill E Stanley of Kansas as speakers in the Bill of Speech. Notable attendees and honorary members such as Bill Warner Bill Stone Bill Nelson Bill Wallace and Bill Hearst were absent. Judge Bill Fowler presided as toastmaster and the Bill Steck orchestra plus a Bill quartet performed. Membership remains open to any woman named Willie Wilma Wilma or Williamette.
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Questions for Homesteaders Final Proof in Big Bend Chief
Homesteaders must answer specific questions on land type settlement dates continuous residence improvements and any absences or other entries. Witnesses should provide concise accurate responses to speed commissioner proofing and ensure department acceptance.
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Big Bend
Ballot Box Fight Marred Beauty Contest in East Finlay
In East Finlay Pennsylvania a prize beauty contest ended in a riot after alleged paid votes and a torn ballot box. Miss Francis and Miss Simpson were struck and fainted amid a general brawl. several male supporters were beaten and two doctors attended the wounded through the night.
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Timber Land Notice from United States Land Office
United States Land Office Waterville Washington September 8 1908 notice filed by Calvin Young Leavenworth WA for timber land in Section 22 Township 9N Range 18E Will offer proof January 15 1907 before J E Shore U S Commissioner Leavenworth WA Witnesses Cahill Ainge Douglas Conway all Leavenworth WA Claims adverse to land invited before January 14 1906 W F Haynes Register
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