Senate Debates Interstate Commerce and Prohibition Powers
Fragmentary report of a Senate session debating an interstate commerce resolution and the reach of police power over liquor. Tillman and Aldrich clash over how far federal authority can regulate transport and local option, with Knox and Gore offering alternatives and the bill’s fate deferred.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Aldrich
Committee On Interstate
Verve
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Avork
Tillnan
Thessenator
Rhode Island
South Carolina
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Lwin
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Ganini
Willa Ohare
Uns
Ulin
Chirk
Wyoming
Committee On the Judicia
Poerd
Staley
Oleh
Judiey
Goas
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
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R. Bailey
Appel Eee
Tithfiin
Knox
Bacon
McCumber
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Committee On Judiciary
Gore
Okahoma
United States
Charleston Petition Seeks End to Dispensary System
A circulated petition in Charleston appeals to the South Carolina General Assembly in 1908 to restore the liquor dispensary law, arguing it is unwanted by a large portion of voters and not suited to local conditions. Signed supporters urge passage of a reform law aligned with home rule and state finances, expressing opposition to the dispensary and calling for attentive consideration by lawmakers and constituents.
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General Assembly
Charleston
State of
South Carolina
Uy State
Chat Lestun Tong
Sevan
Tademiinid
Joly Dopplemann
Brodi Abreet
W. Marionhall
Chyrel Alhool
A. Rovssler
Meating Street
Astoy O. Wiis
Kluxwel
Crave Abbots
Fiitin
Kinesteer
AW. Wietons
Uunaninny
Walterstioe
Sheader
KP Saat Bay Aunty
Itn
Frank Yourbidoo
Rena Stot
Turbulent GOP Contest Aims for Democratic Gain
The article cites Congressman Champ Clark criticizing Republican division led by Taft and others and predicting a Democratic victory if party rifts persist. It also notes Roosevelt's third term issue and debates on naval policy, plus a lengthy critique of a government crop report and cotton production estimates amid weather and market effects.
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Bryan Wowld
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Taft
Joe Canon
Foraker
Hughes Knox
Clarkwall
Iegalny
Colton
Bureau of Atatistics
Bureau of Statistics
Busreau
Aiprusca Herald
Roy
Hotton
Coal mine deaths in U S far higher than in Europe
Government bulletin cites 22 840 miner deaths in seventeen years and a rising annual toll from coal mine accidents. It warns of more deadly explosions unless regulations and safety information improve, noting recent disasters in Pennsylvania West Virginia and elsewhere.
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United States
Garfield
Interior Department
Pennslyvinia
Montongah
West Virginia
Jouepe WH
Totes
Ihis
Ure Pass
Hopson
Erathia
Terrible Accident as Fifteen Ballers Drown in Capsize
A single schooner voyage ends in disaster near Broadasound as the Thomas W Lawson sinks after anchoring off Gunner's Rock during a gale. Of 18 crew, only three survive including Captain G. W. Dow of Melrose Maaz and Edward Le Mone. Rescue efforts by life savers and a daring search for missing crewmen follow a long night of high seas.
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Soy Lalinds
G. W. Dow
Melrose
Maaz
Edward le Mone
Wiscanter
Maine
George Alsit
Bradford
England
Philadelphia
London
Tater
Lawson
Gunner's Rock
Lens
Thomas W. Lawson
Allen
Dow
Frederick Hooks
Pil OU Hooks
Bagher Rowe
Taw
Fee
Christmas Deaths and Remembrance in Our County
Poems speak of loved ones lost at Christmas with memory and faith. The verse honors fathers mothers and children, noting sorrow and hope as the living reflect on those gone, including a WWI era voice attributed to Watbior Ryan and dated Une 2a.
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Erin
Bai
Manya
Remarkable Savannah nurse tale of river tragedy told
An simple, error filled Savannah Morning News recounts a dramatic accident near the river. A boy tied to a mule is dragged as a wagon fails to stop. A bystander helps, but the scene ends with medical aid and questions about the incident. The, account names local families and the chaos of the moment.
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Savannah Morning News
Lyoarold
Sheppard
Mason
Lily Pathe
Jelie
Man Arrest Follows Narrow Escape After Denny Gun Incident
A Newark man, Howard Denny, fired toward his wife at 81 Giien street striking a dull comb then the wall. He fled after the shot and police have not located him. The tale suggests a dramatic attempted assault with the weapon misfiring but no further details available.
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Giienatréel
Newark
Howard ¥. Denny
Tex Volver
Hin Mi
Denny
Whiskey Unearthed After 37 Years At Brattonville Mills
Report from Brattonville near Vale Dost a states workmen digging for the Garbutt Himber mill unearthed five jugs of whiskey buried 37 years ago. Mr Garball, a longtime prohibitionist and church member, poured the aged liquor out on the ground.
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Brattonville
Valedosta
Garbutt Himber
To Anus
Garball
Remembering the dead on Christmas Eve poetry
Poem contemplates the departed sleeping souls and the living's comfort. It envisions reunion beyond death, with phrases about meeting again in a brighter afterlife, the earth guarding lifeless clay, and Christmas as a time of hope and renewed joy despite sorrow.
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Earth
Rheumacide Cure Claims Bold Internal Disease Fix
Fragment of an 19th or early 20th century advertisement boasting Rheumacide as a complete cure for Rheumatism. It declares internal disease, promotes oils and tonics, and lists prices 60d, $1, tablets 2d0, 50c per package, urging immediate purchase through pharmacists and dealers.
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