Supreme Court Vacancy Prompted by Partisan Debate
A lead editorial argues the United States Supreme Court should be non partisan in selecting Justice Peckham’s replacement. It notes two political schools in America and warns presidents against choosing based on party to preserve impartiality. The piece urges a Democrat if partisan tilt is inevitable and stresses the court’s nine members with six Republicans.
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Peckham
United States Supreme Court
South
United States
Hamilton
Jefferson
Ammien
Hunter
Beftro
Taft
A Desperate Remedy in Korea’s Struggle with Japan
A columnist warns that the assassination of Prince Wo by a Korean op presses only worsens the rift with Japan. The killer claimed to act for Korea’s freedom, but the act is seen as fanatic and futile. Stevens’s San Francisco murder by a misguided Korean is recalled as a sad, innocent tragedy.
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Prince Wo
Korea
Stevens
San Francisco
Japan
Russia
Resignation of Col Marston Acknowledged In Flamboyant Fashion
EXIT MARSTON of Red River resigns as state senator, delivering a breezy letter. The piece highlights his energy and eccentricities, notes his anti boll weevil advocacy, Paris Green poisoning theory, and a national profile from the Bryan era, including his Chicago convention moment and the Ice Water Marston nickname.
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Marston
Cel. Marston
Chicago
Bryan
Louisiana
State
Millions Too Fight Lazy Bug
The author notes long inquiry into hook worm disease its reach and impact especially in Southern rural districts. Action delayed until facts on disease extent cure and prevention could be verified and demonstrated. Observations confirm prior concerns by Charles W Stiles of the Public Health Service.
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Charles W. Stiles
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
New York
South
Charles Wardell Stiles
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Congress
Vanderbilt Cup Race Opens on Long Island Park Way
New York reports readiness for the fifth Vanderbilt Cup race and the Motor Parkway sweepstakes with classes 1 to 4. Twenty two laps cover 278.08 miles for the cup, and purse additions of 1000 dollars in each class. Major makes entered include Knox Renault Mercedes Marmon and Fiat. Garden City Hicksville and nearby towns attract thousands as spectators may reach 150000 to 250000 if weather holds.
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New York
United States
Long Island Motor Parkway
Motor Park Way
American Automobile Association
Knox
Ranier
Simplex
Stoddard- Dayton
Renault
Apperson
Isotta
Mercedes
Matheson
Fiat
Chalmers- Detroit
Marmon
Garden City
Hicksville
Mecca
National Conservation Association forms under Taft plan
Nationwide campaign backed by President Taft to preserve natural resources. Dr Charles W Eliot leads the effort with offices in New York and Washington as the organization seeks state and federal action, open membership to all Americans, and aims to regulate water rights grants and ensure fair compensation.
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New York
Taft
United States
National Conservation Association
Washington
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Eliot
Fifth Avenue
Association
Cambridge
Mass
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Thomas R. Shipp
Indianapolis
John F. Bass
Royal J. Melendy
National Conservation’ Association
Rockefeller Plan for Southern Health Campaign Inches Forward
A conference proposal aims to mobilize medical professionals public health officials and civic groups in a cooperative drive to cure and prevent hookworm disease in the South. John D Rockefeller pledges up to one million dollars over five years and praises Southern hospitality while inviting ongoing support from the board.
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Board of Trade
John D. Rockefeller
A Showman’s Troubles
A fragment notes a showman facing troubles from heat and winter season, with expenses and debts tied to a venture. The brief item, from Junction City Democrat, mentions going up for it and a single night amid hardship.
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Junction City Democrat
Natural resources valued as health and happiness
A statement asserts health and happiness are vital resources alongside forests water lands and minerals, framing well being as essential to development and sustainability.
Dead Man Walks in Church During Funeral Tribute
In Knoxville on October 28 a clerical error sparked a dramatic moment at the East Tennessee conference of the United Brethren Church when Rev T K Renau, thought dead, entered the meeting to hear a tribute to his life. The bishop recovered and quipped that the remarks stood, as the error stemmed from illness. Separately Easterling and Gordon advertise three 150 by 165 foot lots near an oil well at 31600 each as a quick profitable investment.
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United Brethren Church
T. K. Renau
Bainbridge
Tenn
Mr. Renau
Bishop Carter
Mr. Renam
Easterling & Gordon
Tragic Train Death Near New Iberia
Willie J. Lopez husband of six weeks was struck and killed by an east bound train near New Iberia while returning from his father’s deathbed. His bride is distressed. An inquest began but will continue tomorrow as witnesses aboard the train report no whistle blast heard at the crossing.
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New Iberia
Willie J. Lopez
Southern Pacific
Parker Company Reports Faster Delivery After Dropping Solicitors
The T. M. Parker Co. says its trade has risen since dropping solicitors and taking orders by phone only. They claim early deliveries result from the new process and invite customers to try next month.
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T. M. Parker Co
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EH. Paulk
Pone
Supreme Court
Red River
Col. Marston
Roosevelt
General Assembly
Homer Guardian-Journal
Taft Bages
Tural Resources
White House
Tive
Uriah Millsaps
F.P. Stubbs
Travis Oliver
H. A. Millsaps
Ass’t
Bank & Trust Company
Che .Guachita National Bank
Monroa
T. E. Flournoy
Oliver B. Morton
J. T. Austid
Hudson
Handy
Ole Cashier
Chis
Mouroe
Knoxville, Tenn
T. C. Parker
East Tennessee
Husand
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