Cannon Defends House Role and River Improvements
Speaker Cannon told about 200 Ohio Valley association members that the House cannot bind members beyond its rules and that river improvements would be guided by the rivers and harbors committee with approval from the Senate and President. Taft–Cannon talks led to Ways and Means meeting on tariff revision. The House passed the census bill after hours of debate, with Gillett pressing for competitive exams. Senator Johnston introduced a bill to reinstate Cadets Russell and Weaver at the academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Connor
House
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Ohio River
Cannon
St. Peter
Senate
Taft
House Committee On Ways and Means
Tait
Nicholas Longworth
House of Representatives
Venie
Gillett
Massachusetts
Johnston
Alabama
Russell and
Weaver
Military Academy
Profs Eigermmann and Shideler Return From British Guiana
Professors C H Eigermann and S E Shideler of Indiana University return on the steamer Guiana from a field expedition begun August 25 to collect aquatic life and study ichthyology around Kaieteur Falls in British Guiana. They report large collections along the Demarara and Essequibo rivers and note Eigermann penetrated beyond the falls into territory previously visited by only one American party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guiana
C. H. Eigermann
S. E. Shideler
Indiana University
Kaieteur Falls
Potaro River
British Guiana
Demarara
Essequibo
Eigermann
Falls
Chauffeur Severs Penalty for Speed Law Violation
In New York on December 10 the special sessions court sentenced chauffeur Felix L. Droit to thirty days in prison and a $250 fine for speeding, the severest punishment yet under the automobile speed laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Special Sessions Court
Felix L. Droit
Ruef Case Goes to Jury in San Francisco
In San Francisco the Ruef case was given to the jury at 3 24 o clock Wednesday afternoon after closing arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruef
San Francisco
Purdue Doctor Detects Strychnine in Meharry Death
Dr. Oliver Terry of Purdue examined the stomach of Ethan Meharry who died suddenly in Lafayette and found strychnine, indicating death by self-inflicted poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Terry
Purdue
Ethan Meharry
Lafayette
Wave Records Limitation Favoring Saloon Count Declared
Washington resumptive reports from the National Liquor League close of its session show a shift toward limiting saloons by population. Resolutions condemn Anti-Saloon League as a threat to governance and property rights while urging continued league organization. Timothy L. McDonough was reelected president with a January 1910 meeting planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ses Sion
National Liquor League
Anti- Saloon League
Timothy L. McDonough
Cleveland
Howard¢. Woodbury
Hoston
Robert J. Halle
Chicago
Thomas C. Hayes
Newark
League
Carnegie Subpoenaed To Testify On Tariff Revision
Andrew Carnegie was subpoenaed by the house ways and means committee to appear and testify in tariff revision hearings. The subpoena was served by the house sergeant at arms and returnable on a date to be fixed. Carnegie met with the president at the White House for about thirty minutes but would not discuss his mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie
White House
Kansas Hermit Gen Hugh Cameron dies at 82
Gen Hugh Cameron known as the Kansas Hermit died of apoplexy in a Topeka hospital after arriving from Lawrence to attend the funeral of A H Case. Born in Saratoga New York 82 years ago, he moved to a hermitage near Lawrence in 1854 and later connected with noted statesmen in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Hugh Cameron
Kansas
Lawrence
A. H. Case
Cameron
Saratoga
N. Y
Washington
Zachery Taylor
Webster, Clay, Douglas
Aged Couple Perish In Gas Asphyxiation
In Port Huron Michigan on December 10, an elderly couple Mr. and Mrs. John Paul from Sarnia Ontario died of gas asphyxiation in their home. They had lived together for over six decades and were 86 and 75 years old. The accident occurred when the kitchen stove gas was left on after they retired for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
John Paul
Sarnia
Ont
St. Clair River
University of Minnesota sets 65 year retirement rule
Minneapolis Minn Dec 10 the university board of regents adopted a policy that contracts with faculty will expire when the member reaches age 65. The move establishes the 65 year age limit for all university teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
University of Minnesota
Board of Regents
Pope Resumes Audiences in Restored Health
In Rome on December 10 the pope, looking greatly restored, resumed his audiences. The duchess of Norfolk was among the attendees and offered 300 chalices as the gift of 40,000 Catholic women of Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Duchess of Norfolk
Great Britain
Elkhart Faces Carbolic Acid Shortage Over Cattle Car Disinfection
Elkhart endures a carbolic acid famine as the Lake Shore railroad controls large supplies used to disinfect cattle cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Castro sails to Europe to seek peace in Venezuela
President Castro of Venezuela travels aboard the French steamer Guadeloupe with the aim of resolving Venezuela's international disputes. He plans to reach Bordeaux and Berlin to negotiate with European powers and the United States, while expressing confidence in stable leadership at home under Acting President Gomez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santander
Spain
Gaudeloupe
Castro
Venezuela
Bordeaux
Berlin
Europe
Guadeloupe
France
United States
Varius
Gomez
Rolando and
Fernandez
Curacao
Uadeloupe
Astro
Bleached peroxide flour deemed adulterated by Wilson
Secretary Wilson ruled nitrogen peroxide bleached flour is adulterated under the law and cannot be sold in the District of Columbia or territories or shipped interstate. He will recommend no prosecutions for six months due to the large quantity already on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Territories
Davis' Fate in Hands of Jury
In Omaha Nebr on December 10 the case of Charles Edward Davis charged with murdering Dr. Frederick T. Austin was given to the jury after lengthy court instructions. Davis was placed in sheriff custody to await the verdict under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Omaha
Neb
Charles Edward Davis
Frederick T. Austin
Veteran of Many Wars Dead in Leavenworth
Brig. Gen. Henry Jackson retired and died at his home in Leavenworth Kansas on Wednesday night from cancer at age 71. He served in the Crimean war the Civil War the Spanish American war and the Indian campaigns. He was born in Canterbury England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Henry Jackson
Jackson
Io Canterbury
Eng
Indiana University Varsity Beats Freshmen 18 to 6
The Indiana University varsity basketball team defeated the freshmen squad 18 to 6 in the season opener. The game marked the start of the season with the varsity taking an early lead and maintaining it throughout the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Governor Urges Lake Superior Canal for Inland Waterways
Gov John A Johnson of Minnesota told the joint conservation conference that a canal from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico is the nation’s key investment. He argued federal bonds totaling 500 million dollars should finance a ten year program to develop rivers harbors and canals. The discussion included Senators Newlands Smoot and governors Noel Broward Ansel Lea with other former officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
National Conservation Commission
Middle West
Lake Superior
Gulf of Mexico
Ernor
Nelson
Newlands and
Smoot
Noel
Broward
Ansel
Lea
Hoke Smith
Blanchard
Rivers and Harbors Congress
Woman Slashes Own Throat in Railway Carriage
In Point Pleasant West Virginia on December 10 Mrs Morgliinski wife of a coal miner and one of two female patients bound for the Spencer insane asylum from McDowell county slashed her throat with a pocketknife in a north bound Ohio Valley Express carriage. She died shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Morgliinski
McDowell County
West Virginia Insane Asylum
Spencer
Mme Nazimova Injured Entering Stage in Lincoln
Mme Nazimova the Russian actress known as the Russian Mattress was severely injured when she fell while entering the stage in Lincoln Nebraska on December 10. It is feared her arm is fractured but she performed her part with the arm in a sling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Nazimova
Lincoln, Neb
Royal Burial Cost Set at 4.2 Million in China
Pekin December 10 The Chinese empire will spend more than 4.2 million dollars on the burial rites of the late emperor and dowager empress, as Confucian law and ancient precedents governing royal burials are observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Celestial Kingdom
Explosion at Ames five cent theatre causes panic
An explosion in the Ames five cent theatre in Indianapolis triggered a panic but the audience escaped unharmed with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
War Department seeks larger army and more officers
The secretary of war presents total next year appropriations at 189,755,039 dollars up 52 million, mainly for river and harbor and public works. He calls for 612 additional officers, cites detachment reasons, and urges efficient staffing for war readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Secretary of War
Army
Wright
Cortelyou
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Sinops Ateng
Fast Train Goes Into Ditch Near McKenzie
Northern Pacific North Coast Limited No 1 ran down a ten foot embankment near McKenzie twenty miles east of Bismarck. The engine baggage and mail cars remained on track as the train lay on its side. About 25 passengers were seriously injured and one man reportedly bled to death. The St Paul bound train left at 10 15 am with eight cars and none of the passengers is seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. C
Northern Pacific & North Coast Limited
McKenzie
Here
St. Paul
Minn
North Coast Limited No. 1
Pacific Coast
Northern Pacific
Milton Centenary Observed in New York Ceremonies
New York on December 10 marked the 300th anniversary of John Milton with ceremonies at the Church of the Ascension. State and city officials, consular representatives, and literary leaders attended while President Everet sent regrets due to public business commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
New York
John Milton
Church of the Ascension
Evert
Colorado Banker Convicted in Bank Failure Case
La Junta Colorado December 10 E J Smith cashier of the defunct Rocks Ford State bank was found guilty Wednesday night of receiving deposits after he knew the bank to be insolvent. The minimum punishment is five years in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
la Junta
Col
E. J. Smith
Rocks Ford State Bank
Bull Attackes Goshen Man Rescued by Loyal Dog
Abram Fletcher of Goshen was attacked by an enraged bull. His dog intervened and fought the bull, saving Fletcher from serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Fletcher
Goshen
One to Pay His Rent The Other Charged State 1500
Governor J Frank Hanly reportedly draws 1800 annually for house rent though no Indianapolis residence commands such a price. Questions arise on actual payments and any surplus returned. Governor elect Marshall will cover his own rent at 780 a year, demonstrating fiscal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Indianapolis
Hanly
Treasury
Elect Marshall
Accidental Discovery of Porcelain by Alchemist
An alchemist seeking a durable crucible mix accidentally produced porcelain. The breakthrough emerged during experimentation, marking porcelain's serendipitous origin.
Two Secretaries Married Daughters of Presidents
Two private secretaries to presidents each married a president’s daughter, linking intimate aides to political families. The unions reflect close ties between executive offices and the presidential lineage.
Dentist vows to surpass past practice with perfection
The speaker states a commitment to study each case carefully, apply judgment, and eliminate errors to achieve a level of dental care never before seen, aiming for continual improvement and high standards.
Orino Laxative Syrup Promises Gentle Constipation Relief
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup provides permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and restoring natural bowel action without irritation. It is mild, pleasant to take, does not upset the stomach or cause griping. W. H. Porter, druggist, notes Orino as the recommended remedy and refuge substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
W. H. Porter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana
Profs
Eigermmann and
Shideler
Wave Records
Urges Canal
the Gulf
Gov. Johnson
Conservation Commission
Gov
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Columbia
Esk’s BuilDing
Marshall VS. Hanly
Gtve Sa
Logansport
Irs
Thomas & Thomas
Dentisis
Walker St
Marion, Ind
Kentucky
DR. D. Jayne
D. Jayne
Jack
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!