Weathered Words and Oddities From a Quaint Page
A column of eclectic notes from The Marshfield Times touches on weather curbs, global strife, quirky science claims, and odd local anecdotes. It riffs on reform spelling, a New York tale of selling a wife and sons, a blue rose from New Jersey, and California’s vast ladybug effort. It muses on heat in hotels, summer drownings, and car accidents, then punctures with jokes about a dog soothed by Lohengrin music and a police-education plea amid Cleveland’s rough-night incidents.
Treasurer of jackpot fund tied to Illinois bill defeat
Beardstown June reports Frank J. Traut fish dealer as treasurer of a 2500 dollar fishermen's jackpot to defeat a fish bill in the last general assembly. Dixon of Peoria claimed he delivered 1250 dollars to Traut and the money was stored in a secret place for lawmakers, with several others summoned to Springfield as investigators seek the full list of contributors and intermediaries.
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Beardstown
Frank J. Traut
Fish Merchants
John Dixon
Peoria
Burke
Springfeld
Traut
A. M. Poster
House Committee On Game and Fight Ag
Dixon
Springfield
Sangamon
Ralph C. Lord
Henry Lemm
Pekin
Charles Gridley
Casa County
Gridley
Henry Lamm
Fed
Langemon County
Grand Jury
General Assembly
Lemm
Feh
Russia Expels 30000 Jews Amid Forced Departures
Dispatches to the Jewish Aid Society report Russia has expelled more than 30,000 Jews from restricted areas, with at least 7,000 in Kiev. People were often given no notice and had to abandon homes and businesses as they fled.
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Berlin
Jans
Russia
Dlag
Jewish Aid Society
Kiev
American Foundrymen Convene in Leestan Detroit in Record Attendance
The American Foundrymen's Association opened its annual convention in Leestan Detroit with a record attendance driven by a healthy national financial condition. The meeting runs through Saturday with morning and afternoon sessions for expert papers, and a large exhibit on the state fair grounds accompanies the event.
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American Foundrymen
Leestan
Detroit
Mich
American Foundrymen’s Association
Jones Dry Goods Company Placed Under Federal Receivership
In Kansas City Missouri receivers Henry L. Root and Charles Campbell were appointed by Judge John F. Philips after a bill by Hollingshead Campbell. The firm solvency is claimed and operations will continue. The action targets preventing small creditors from forcing judgments amid poor business from bad weather. Principal creditors are in St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia and New York.
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eKansas City
Jones Dry Goods Company
Wear
Henry L. Root
Charles Campbell
John F. Philips
United States District Court
Hollingshead & Campbell
New York City
Seagen
St. Louis
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Ohio Bankers at Columbus Convention Opens
In Columbus at 10 o clock this morning President W J Hofman opened the twentieth annual convention of the Ohio Bankers Association. Nine groups formed by banners plus a visitors section filled the hall as Governor Harmon delivered the welcome and P W Huntington spoke for Columbus bankers. Myron T Herrick of Cleveland replied and Hofman gave the annual address. Reports were heard on federal taxation. delegates then visited Arlington Country Club for lunch while others attended the ball game. Tonight amusement parks will be open to visitors and tomorrow the ladies will enjoy a long automobile ride.
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Columbus
W. J. Hofman
Ohio Bankers’ Association
Board of Trade
Harmon
Warcome
P. WW. Huntington
Bankera of Columbus
Myron T. Herrick
Cleveland
Hoffman
Smith Bennett
Arlington Country Club
Othars
Amushment Parks
F. W. Thomas
Toledo
Waltermirg
Findlay
W. O. Thompson
Ohio State University
George Guckenberger
Cincinnati
A. M. Hards
Catcago
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Marries In City Hall Marry Event
Theodore Roosevelt Jr and his fiancée Eleanor Butler Alexander went to New York City Hall to obtain their marriage license before a discreet ceremony. The groom, 22, says his father is Theodore Roosevelt former president, and his mother Edith Carow. The bride is 21, residing at 42 West Forty-seventh Street, New York.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Eleanor Butler Alexander
Theodora Roosevelt
United States
Edith Carow
Printers Re-elect Lynch in International Typographical Union
Official vote totals announced at union headquarters show J. M. Lynch of Indianapolis winning the presidency with 22 060 votes against W. M. Reilly of Dallas 15 883. G. A. Tracy of San Francisco tops first vice president with 20 424 votes over C. A. Govan of New York 16 352. J. W. Hays of Indianapolis elected secretary with 28 188, while R. C. Albrook of Denver received 13 409.
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Indianapolis
Fnd
Internatonal Typographicel Union
J. M. Lynch
Indianapols
W. M. Reilly
Dallas
Tex
G. A. Tracy
San Francisco
C. A. Govan
New York
J. W. Hays
R. C. Albrook
Denver
Mrs Taft Returns to Washington from Cincinnati Visit
Mrs William B Taft wife of President Taft arrived in Cincinnati last Tuesday to see her aged father John W Herron who is 82 and in frail health before returning to Washington.
Taft Speech at Jackson Tablet Ceremony Sparks Socialist Debate
President Taft unveiled a bronze tablet in Jackson commemorating the birth of the Republican party and, amid remarks on socialism, warned against government by groups and the rise of party discipline. He argued that parties are needed to unite on principles, while addressing the nation’s future political direction and property questions. The trip from Jackson to Buffalo involved Canada without incident.
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Washington
Taft
Jackson
Mich
Canada
Buffalo
Michigan Central Railroad
Detroit
White House
Mr. Gait
White
Groupe
Republican Party
Lssue
Ag Jt
May Department Stores Announces Albany Incorporation
Seeker Gigantic Control Albany reports that May Department Stores Company of New York with capital of $20,000,000 is incorporated to run general department stores. It is hinted the firm is the nucleus of a larger corporation intended to control department stores in major cities from Pittsburg to Salt Lake City.
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Albany
May Department Stores Company of
New York
Wee Incorporated
Pittsburg
Salt Lake City
South Dakota Socialists Name Complete State Ticket
The Socialists of the state named a complete ticket with a platform endorsing the Western Federation of Miners and proposing for equal suffrage. The announcement is dated June 6 from Pierre.
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South Dakota
Mont. Pierre
Socialisfe
Western Federation of ‘Miners
Pittman Brother of Engineer Seeks Fair Treatment
Edwin W. Pittman of Cambridge appeals to Senator Lodge after learning from Washington that his brother William P. Pittman, the American engineer tied to Madraz insurgents, will be treated fairly. A telegram from Managua via General Toledo confirms no court martial and promises considerate handling and quick telegraphic instructions to General Ivax at Greytown. Pittman, born twenty two years ago, ran away at sixteen seeking adventure.
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Cambridge
Mass
Edwin W. Pittman
Willam P. Pittman
Matrada
Government Forest
Washington
Huntington
Pitman
Lodge
Elilzen
United States
O. Henry Writer William Sliney Porter Dies at 46
New York June 6 William Sliney Porter known as O Henry died at Polyelini hospital after an operation last Friday The nature of his ailment was not disclosed Porter born in Greensboro North Carolina forty six years ago began journalism with the Houston Post He had worked as a cowboy sheep herder and druggist and traveled extensively
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New York
William Sliney Porter
Bla Pannant
O. Henry
Polyelini¢ Hospital
Mr. Porter
Greenaboro
N.C
Houston Post
Jews Thank Colonel Roosevelt for Not Visiting Russia
New York June 6 The executive committee of the National Federation of Jewish organizations adopted resolutions thanking Colonel Roosevelt for not visiting Russia and Romania, centers of antisemitic sentiment, and plan to submit them at a mage meeting in protest against expulsions at Kiel. If passed, they will be sent to Roosevelt.
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New York
National Federation of Jewish Organizations
Roosevelt
Russia
Romania
Kiel
Rocaevelt
Sailors Visit Pope in Rome Audience
The pope received Msgr. Kennedy rector of the American college in Rome in private audience. He presented a group of American sailors from the United States cruiser New York anchored in the Bay of Naples. The pontiff urged the sailors to observe discipline and serve their country bravely and religiously.
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Msgr. Kennedy
American College
Hig
United States
New York
Bay of Naples
Mrs A M Thackara Injured In German Cycling Accident
Mrs Alexander M Thackara wife of the US consul general in Berlin is hospitalized at Rothenburg-on-the-Tauber after a fall while cycling in southern Germany. She is badly cut and bruised with a broken thumb. Mrs Thackara is daughter of Benjamin William Sherman.
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Berlin
Jime
Alexander M. Thackara
United States
Poat
Rothenburg-on-the-Tauber
Germany
Shem
Glavis witness Horace T Jones suspended from service
Horace T Jones resigned as special agent for the General Land Office and was indefinitely suspended by order of Secretary Ballinger. Jones had testified against Ballinger and supported charges raised by Louis R Glavis in the ongoing controversy.
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Portland
Ore
General Land Omce
Washington
Horace T. Jones
Interior
Ballinger
Jones
Louis R Glavis
Pennsylvania Primaries Spark Close District Contests
Primary elections across Pennsylvania produced spirited races with results in close districts pending overall tally. Nominations were secured for a full slate of delegates to Congress amid party contests.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Congress
Woman Escapes Operation After Pinkham Remedy
Elwood Indiana resident claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her severe gynecological issues and avoided surgery. She describes long pain, improvement after one bottle, and urges others to try the remedy, noting decades of use for displacements, inflammation, tumors, and other female illnesses.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Alem
L . Pinkham
Roy
Sap MuLoen
N. B
Elwood
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Willie Is Mr Jones Nearsighted in Parlor Clue
A fragment suggests a parlor scene with Willie and his sister where a near sighted Mr Jones is discussed. Mama asks for clarification as Willie notes he sits close to his sister, implying a family subtlety or habit observed in the room.
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Willie
Mr. Jones
Geography as inner gear for a whipping joke
A Sunday Magazine excerpt from the Los Angeles Times features a quip where Jimmy Jiggs defines geography as what you hide inside your trousers when facing a whipping. The piece contrasts grand battle imagery with a cheeky streetwise punchline, noting the inner grit beneath outward grandeur.
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Jimmy
Blason
Sunday Magazine
Los Angeles Times
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