Conference committee makeup shapes tariff bill fate
The tariff bill's final form hinges on conference committee personnel. Aldrich and Payne loom as likely leaders, with past committee veterans shaping the panel since McKinley and Wilson eras. President's influence could steer compromises amid competing interests. Cuba’s costs for intervention total eight million dollars. A St Louis husband faces divorce over biscuit-making, urging cooking training. Nebraska farmers press to keep sugar duties to protect their beet industry, questioning broader price impacts.
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Omaha Bee
Senate
House
Bee i
Aldrich
Payne
Lst
Congress
Sherman
Allison
Hiscock
McPherson
Vance
Carlisle
McKkinley
Dingley
Mills
McMillan
Fowler
Wilson
Voorhees
Harris
West
Jones
Arkansas
Turner
Montgomery
Reed
Burrows
Platt
Connecticut
Nevada
White
California
Dalzell
Hopkins
Grosvenor
Bailey
Wheeler
Nebraska
Washington
Carnegie Hero Medals Awarded to Five for Daring Rescues
Spokane Washington May 6. The Carnegie Hero Medal Fund commission awarded medals and cash to five rescuers from Washington Oregon and Idaho for life saving acts. Marie V B Langdon 20 rescued the Jacques family from a Spokane area fire on January 11 1907 earning a silver trophy. Minnie L Meyers Riverton matron received a silver medal and 1000 for losses after burning to save three children at Riverton morning December 28 1907. Mary G Black 25 of Sampson Oregon saved two children from Schofield creek on July 23 1904. Samuel Ed Stowe 26 earned a bronze for rescuing George Heminger from drowning in Willamette River canal July 20 1906. John M Parks LeRoy McCoy both 19 and Wallace O McPheters 24 earned bronzes for life saving during a mine explosion at Ketchum Idaho June 13 1905.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Carnegie Hero Medal Fund Commission
Marie V. B. Langdon
Jacques
Minnie L. Meyers
Riverton
Meyers
Mary G. Black
Sampson
Ore
Schofield Creek
Samuel Ed. Stowe
George A Heminger
Willamette River Falls
Minister Dozes Under Giant Hats During Sermon
An Omaha Methodist minister dozes off while under large church hats as congregants remove headwear. The event clears the air and the pastor becomes cheerful. Separately a bill in Illinois aims to limit women’s hats to 18 inches in diameter.
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Omaha
Methodist Church
Ghureh
Illinois
Pennsylvania Kidnaping Case Sparks Harsh Sentences
In the Whitla lad case Loyie and his wife were convicted swiftly. Boyle received life in the penitentiary, Mrs Boyle twenty five years and a $5000 fine. The Cudahy case produced a different outcome with the kidnapper lecturing publicly and authoring a book.
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Pennsylvania
Loyie
Boyle
Senate Deliberates Tariff Bill Amid Global Tax Views
Discussion in the senate this week centers on the tariff bill with a broad, general scope. Reports from Washington say England’s income tax model is studied for potential application here. Public sentiment favors lower tariffs on essentials to reduce living costs, amid high prices affecting the poor and middle class, with fall elections likely to shift political momentum.
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Senate
Washington
England
University Notes Highlight Local Achievements and Visits
James Crowther travels from Garrett Institute to Wis sington Springs as field secretary for the African Wins and Jubilee fund and plans Africa service next year. Ray Studt visits friends from Lincoln. Warren Coxe wins state intercollegiate prohibition contest. Mt Vernon hosts Philos Alice in Wonderland. Recital by Mabel Rockwell Smith benefits the King’s Daughters. Triangular meet at the college draws crowd despite wind. Recitals by Miss Georgia Scott and Miss Mabel Smith praised. Local residents and movers update on travel, homes, millinery, and new buildings with plans for the near future.
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James Crowther
Garrett Bislin
Institute
Hoouston
Wissington Springs
Crowther
African Wins and Jubilee Fund
Africa
Ray N. Studt
Lincoln
Neb
Canton
Warren Coxe
South Dakota
Mt. Vernon
Philos
Local births, deaths, events in Ethan Mitchell area
Births announced include a seven pound daughter born May 2 to Mr and Mrs Harry Shipton in Mitchell and a nine and a half pound son born May 4 to Mr and Mrs Gus Roney west of Ethan. Funeral for Anton Bauer held at Holy Trinity church. Community notices cover visitors, socials, sales, and a Mitchell ball game win over Ethan.
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Ethan
Mitchell
Harry Shipton
Mr. Shipton
Gus Roney
Edith Shipton
Anton Bauer
Holy Trinity Church
Edith Trow
J. W. Tyler
J. W. Bryant
Tobey’s Hall
M. B. Donovan
Alfred Clement
Mitchell Boys
O. M. Rosinquist
ROW OF FARMERS WIVES QUIT FARM LIFE TO MOVE TOWN
Collier's Weekly recounts how many retired farmers and their wives move to towns seeking ease while neglecting physical activity. A Wisconsin editor notes life expectancy drops after early retirement as he maps a Wisconsin town showing twenty seven widows among retired farmers' households.
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Collier's Weekly
Bambers
LoWu
Great
Middle West
Wisconsin
Iowa
Charlie
Charley
Dairy cattle tuberculosis scare prompts regulation talk
A South Dakota dairy cattle tuberculosis case raises questions about herd health and testing methods. Observers note seemingly healthy cows tested positive for disease using tuberculin tests, sparking debate on dairy regulation and dairy herd management.
Mitchell Trip Ties Bauer and Shaw Couples to Bankers Meet
Mr and Mrs August Bauer accompanied by Mr and Mrs WW Shaw of Parkston traveled to Mitchell on Wednesday in Shaw s car. The group planned to attend the bankers convention which begins at four o clock in the city. Mr and Mrs J W Bryant also went to Mitchell on Wednesday to attend the event.
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Banker's
Isswite
Prank Cole
Troi David Rybalt
Missouri
South Dakota
A. C. Drake
S. J. Wilson
Grace
Violet Tobin
Mitchell
Charles Dixon
West
Holiday
Rock Rapids
Lena Bauer
Lou McKeel
Parkston
Seterstrum
O. M. Rosenquist
Rosenquist
John Hendrickson
Joe Weepie
Mecheel
Bracha
A. J. Howard
Main
Tobey’s Hall
Dora Butler
Sioux City
E. C. Barnes
Kansas City
Miss Butler
F. S. Turney
East Fourth Avenue
School System Inefficient, Spokane Musicians Comment
Karl Riedelsberger, a local musician, declared in a signed statement that the U S public school system is among the world’s most inefficient. He proposes teachers become lifelong government officials with salaries cut, pensions, and sole responsibility to the profession, while buildings receive most funding.
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Spokane
Wash
Karl Riedelsberger
United States
Tuberculosis in Dairy Herds Shocks South Dakota Institutions
An examination of dairy herds at state institutions in South Dakota reveals TB infection. Tests by Dr. J. P. Foster show slaughter of cows at the penitentiary and the insane asylum, with other institutions delaying full results. Officials refuse to comment.
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Sioux Falls
Bureau of Animal Industry
Agricultural Department
South Dakota
J. P. Foster
Huron
Federal Bureau
State Penitentairy
Asylum For the Insane
Yankton
Institute For the Blind
Gary
Reform School
Plankinton
Institute For the Feeble Minded
Redfield
Hospital For the
Fashion Notes on Spring Coats and Accessories
The article outlines spring coat updates with linings in plain or fanciful fabrics and notes that feathers are unsuitable for coarse straw trims. It highlights Vogue items like the Napoleon wreath hair ornament, crystalized leaves, and ivory and nattier blue silk gowns with tunic fronts. It describes decorative trims, a crepe de chine hood, and a black dotted white lawn frock with scarlet accents and matching hat.
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Shirley Poppies
Notice of Davison County bridge bids 1909
Bids will be received at the Davison County auditor's office Mitchell SD up to May 20 1909 for construction of four bridges including truss pile and steel types, an artesian well at the poor farm, and curbing south of the court house block. Bid guarantees 15 percent of price. Plans at auditor's office. Date April 19 1909. H B Anderson county auditor.
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Davison County
Tobin Township
Rome Township
Prosper
Mitchell Townships
Poor Farm
Court House Block
Mitchell
South Dakota
H. B. Anderson
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Fine Mitchell Capital
Cuba
St. Louis
University Notes
J. D. Stemler
Albert Street
George Worthen
J. A. Gheen
Indianapolis
Mr. Gheen
Standard Oil Co
P. Jewett
Geddes
Stanley County
Mr. Jewett
Mitchell Clothing Co
Insurance Department
King’s Daughters
Miss Smith
University
Paii
Nathan Strauss
Collee
Fashion Notes
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