National Parks and Smoke Laws Urged by President
The president urges stricter enforcement of the Washington smoke law, expansion of penalties and more inspectors, and supports California’s Yosemite gift. He calls for making Grand Canyon a national park, protecting Niagara Falls, extending Yellowstone borders, preserving buffalo herds, and pensioning life saving service members. He also highlights Indian citizenship issues, bootleggers, and expanded Indian day schools and field matrons.
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Washington
California
United States
Yosemite Valley
Mariposa Big Tree Grove
Yosemite National Park
Grand Canyon
Colorado
New York
Niagara
Yosemite
Niagara Falls
Yellowstone National Park
Congress
Western Plains
Yellowstone Park
Flathead Reservation
Wichita Reserve
Internal Revenue
United States Treasury
Philippines policy and tariffs in the early 1900s
The document reviews Philippine recovery after disasters, rinderpest, drought, and governance under American occupation. It details tax reforms, civil service expansion, infrastructure work, land transfers, church disputes, education gains, and calls for tariff changes, free trade with the United States, and fortification of Hawaii. It also covers Puerto Rico, Alaska, statehood, and anti gambling licenses as broader imperial policy.
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Philippine Islands
Congress
Supreme Court
United States
Philippines
Islands
Congress of
America
Hawaii
Pacific
Internal Revenue and Customs
Hawaiian Islands
Alaska
Gulf of Alaska
Yukon River
American Territory
Metiakabtlas
Panama Canal Treaty and plans for its completion
President Roosevelt outlines the Panama Canal project progress from 1904 to 1905, noting the isthmus sanitation success eradicating yellow fever, preparations for large scale excavation, and urging Congress for a new emergency appropriation. He discusses canal type debates, health measures, plant procurement, and budget needs, plus broader calls to reform the foreign service and consular system.
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United States
Republic of Panama
Panama Canal
United States Senate
French Canal Company
Theodore P. Shonts
Charles B. Magoon
Benjamin M. Uwarrod
Mordecai T. Endicott
Peter C. Hains
Oswald H. Ernst
John F. Stevens
Panama
Congress
Advisory Board of
American and European Engineers
Commission
Canal
Cuba
Colon
Tropics
Ambassador Meyer to Dine With Kaiser in Potsdam
Berlin Dec. The American ambassador to Russia Geo. Von L Meyer was invited to dine with Emperor William at Potsdam this evening. He plans to reach St Petersburg Friday and has been engaging with European political leaders including Foreign Secretary Lansdowne Premier Rouvier and Chancellor Von Buelow through recent interviews.
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Berlin
Geo. von Ll. Meyer
Russia
William
Potsdam
St. Petersburg
Lansdowne
Rouvier
von Buelow
California colleges revise Pacific coast football rules
Berkeley December 4 The academic council of the University of California has taken charge of revising football on the Pacific coast to remove objectionable features. Leland Stanford Jr University is cooperating and will act independently of national committees on football rules.
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Berkeley
Cal. Dee
Academic Council
The
University of California
Pacific Coast
Leland Stanford, Jr. University
Eco
Pyramid Pile Cure Promised Free Trial Package
A home remedy advertisement claims painless pile relief with Pyramid Pile Cure. It urges sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall, Michigan for a free trial package, then offers full boxes for 60 cents. The copy warns against rival salves and promotes private, rapid cure.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Biology Proves Dandruff Caused by Germ
The article states biology identifies a germ as the cause of dandruff, challenging prior theories. It notes researchers describe a microbial factor in scalp conditions and discuss implications for treatment. Experts emphasize further study to confirm the germ’s role across populations.
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Adam
Tampa
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
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Plerfield
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Colonial Orchestra
Spindle City Club
Jacques Boisvert
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