Democratic gains touted in Madison Herald weekly edition
The Madison Herald argues the Democratic party keeps its Washington promises since March 4. It claims tariff reform and currency reform progress, Philippine independence steps, and cites Henry Lane Wilson backing Huerta and Madero family murders as proof of Wilson’s unfitness. The piece labels Wilson as an imprudent sponsor of Huerta.
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Democratic Party
Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico
Huerta
Madero
Dixon visits governor as congress stalls on currency bill
Congressman Lincoln Dixon, back from Washington, met Governor Ralston at the statehouse to discuss the currency bill and political outlook. Dixon said the House is marking time until the Senate finishes the currency bill and predicted Senate passage. He praised President Wilson's record and Mexico handling, denied plans for the governorship, and backed a potential re-election bid with Billy O’Brien as a possible rival. Dixon undecided on his return date to Washington.
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Lincoln Dixon
Washington
Ralston
Statehouse
Dixon
House of Representatives
Senate
Wilson
Mexico
Congress
O’brien
Billy O’brien
Indianapole News
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Safe Pediatric Relief
Advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a reliable medicine for removing intestinal worms in children and adults. It claims to improve digestion, tone the system, and relieve symptoms like paleness and appetite changes, offered in candy form for 25 cents with guarantees and mail order options.
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Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Harper's Drug Store
Poultry Ration in New York City Reaches 273972 Pounds Daily
Missouri last year produced lime valued at 721790 dollars. The figures reflect agricultural output and trade values reported in the latest stats.
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Missouri
Husband Sought by Police After Attacking Wife
Ruth Cheek fled with her fourteen year old son Sidney to police headquarters after finding husband Enoch Cheek with a butcher knife. Neighbors described a lunacy inquest while two daughters 16 and 11 were too scantily dressed for school.
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Ruth Cheek
East
Maryland Street
Sidney
Enoch Cheek
Sheridan
Cheek
Mattie
Eula
Indianapolia News
Giants Bets Drive South Bend Man to River Tragedy
Charlies Beck of South Bend, Indiana, drowned himself in the St Joseph river after losing a $10 bet on the New York Giants in the World Series. His body was recovered. Friends recall his remark on October 10 that unless the Giants won next day, it would be the river for him, a forecast fulfilled when New York failed to win the series.
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South Bend
Ind
New York Giants
Charlies Beck
St. Joseph
Beck
New York
Giants
Soldiers owe million in jewelry charges on coast
Washington reports a Pacific coast jewelry dealer has forwarded $1,000,000 in bills charged to enlisted men to the War Department with a plea for aid to collect the debt. The department refused to act as collector, leaving creditors to pursue individual soldiers. It is unclear how much more jewelry soldiers may have bought.
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Washington
Twins Tie Double Wedding in Caesar Creek Township
Elizabeth J Moeller and Emilie F Moeller daughters of Herman H Moeller and Mrs Moeller married John H Winup and Alvin G Schullenberg by Rev. Frederick H Fischer of the Evangelical German Lutheran church. The couples have been sweethearts since school days.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Elizabeth J
Emilie FE. Moeller
Herman H. Moeller
Caesar Creek Township
John H. Winup
Alvin G. Schullenberg
Frederick H. Fischer
Evangelical German Lutheran Church
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles. It claims the medicine loosens the chest, reduces fever, aids sleep, and provides prompt relief after one dose. A testimonial from Mrs. Merz of Glen Ellyn Illinois endorses its efficacy. Priced 60 cents and one dollar with a money back guarantee at Harper’s drug store.
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Harper's Drag Store
Edison’s Enduring Habits and Parole Policy Note
An eccentric long passage on Thomas Edison’s intense work habits contrasts with a new prison parole policy. The state board will award paroles after a general average conduct review, applying temperament and behavior studies to each applicant. Tripoli reports a 56,000 population.
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Cid
Potsom
State Board of Prison Directors
Talking Apes Educated By Furness Die In Philadelphia
Bettina and Borneo two orangutans trained by Dr William Henry Furness of Wallingford to pronounce words have died. They learned the alphabet and could form simple words notations like Papa and Cenp. Furness hoped to prove orangutans could think and reason similar to humans and valued them at 50 000 pounds.
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Philadelphia
Bettina
Borneo
Willian Henry Furness
Wallingford
Furness
Arch
Pr. Furness
THREE CAWS FOR JIM CROW
Experts from the department of agriculture review thousands of crows and call an earlier warning an error. They find crows mostly eat pests and crops while only nine tenths of their food are insects. The advisory urges farmers not to demonize the crow.
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Department of Agriculture
Cambridge man bets to go to Europe with ten dollar wager
Report says Kirles El Morris of Brooklyn plans to sail for Europe aboard the Laconti with a ten dollar empty purse wager. Friends claim he intends to stay months abroad if his own efforts for a living fail, with others betting he will not go.
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Cambridge
Mass
Kirles EL Morris
Brooklyn
Pharvard
Europe
Laconti
Morris
Improvements Big Philippine Problem
Washington reports on public works across the Philippines under the current administration. About 80 percent of the projects are state built, with road and bridge improvements leading to increased prosperity. Costs range from 250 to 250,000 pounds, many funded by the government as private bids prove risky.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Works
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Hst
Hecht
United States
Armada to Sail Through Canal Aboard Global Fleet
Fleet representatives from many nations will assemble at Hampton Roads after the president reviews vessels. They will proceed to San Francisco for the canal celebration four days later. The exact number of ships is not yet known, with nations sending varied squadrons to participate. The United States extended formal invitations to all diplomatic offices.
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Bryan
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Washington
San Francisco
Timimpton Roads
Noah Skelfhood
Cameron Mecr
Winslow
Congress
New York
Colon
Hampton Roada
Canal
Warapten
United States
Faniwas
Navy Department
State Department
Joan Bes
Pistiiin de Ithe
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William Newell
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N. T. Drake
Masonic Bldg
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Dilor
Humphreys
Humphreys Hombo. Medicine CO
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