Enforcements Talk Over Grocers Selling Poisonous Medicines
Iowa officials and druggists clash over enforcing a long standing rule that poisons and other preparations may be sold only by registered pharmacists. The pharmacy commission plans enforcement while acknowledging inadvertent stock of unsafe goods. Fumigation and education boards discuss limited official authorization and estatal health authority safety measures.
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Des Moines
Frank Bhane
Eldon
al Falkenhainer
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
Ira Thomas
Iowa Retail Grocers’ Association
State Legal Department
Pharmacy Commission
Iowa
The
Druggists’ Association
County auditing urged with state examination bureau
Des Moines reports State Auditor Bleakly pushes creation of a state county examiners bureau attached to the municipal accounting department. He seeks annual audits of boards of supervisors, county auditors, treasurers, court clerks, and school superintendents to curb county mismanagement.
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Des Moines
Bleak’ Ly
Boards of Supervisors
Carroll
A. B. Cummins
Cummins
Iowa
Clark's Blunder Hurts Canadian Reciprocity Debate
A humorist and promoter of Amity, Clark’s Canada annexation remark sparked a national uproar. He denied endorsing forcible annexation, clarifying he meant mutual agreement if Canada favored union. His ambiguous stance hurt reciprocity efforts and drew sharp criticism.
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Champ Quark
Fremont
Neb
Congress
Canada
Taft
Washington
Britain seeps decline as America set to lead world industry
Dr Inge dean at St Pauls warns Britain exhausted of coal and high wages threaten collapse. He argues America already dominates world commerce and Japan and China offer cheaper labor, foreseeing emigration and hardship if Britain cannot compete.
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Ingo
Great Britain
London
America
Inge
St Paul’s
Women’s Diocesan Association
United Kingdom
England
Old Manuscript Found by Berlin Historian
Prof Harnack of Berlin University reports a newly discovered manuscript from the tenth century found by Dr Diobouniotis of Athens. The document is a commentary on Revelation up to chapter fourteen attributed to Origen, a leading early church father.
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Berlin
Harnack
Berlin University
University of Athens
Diobouniotis
Meteroron
Origen
Letter Starts Divorce Suit in St Louis
Mrs. Anne Roberta Hodge files for divorce from Norman Hodge a traveling salesman alleging extramarital letters from other women and insufficient support. She cites a March letter from Cincinnati ending Lots of love to the dearest boy in the world as proof and seeks relief on grounds of incompatibility and abandonment.
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St. Louis
Norman Hodge
Anne Roberta Hodge
Winsted Man Claims World’s Most Modern Hen House
Winsted Connecticut resident B E Moore touts a steam powered hen house with a pipe framework. An alarm clock triggers feeding and grain flow while eggs drop through a pipe and are stamped with the date. Steam cooks the eggs on the way to the house each morning.
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Winsted
B. BE. Moore
Cennery
Eggi Ag
Moore
Woman Arrested After Throwing Money to Crowd
Johanna Laschky was arrested after she continued tossing money to a street crowd. She claimed she had little time to live and wished to give away her change before she died.
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New York
Johanna Laschky
Johanna
London police to arm with automatic revolvers
The Home Office sent the first batch of automatic revolvers to London's metropolitan police. Two thousand officers will carry nine shot automatic guns with an extra eight-shell magazine, firing seventeen rounds within five seconds at a 200 yard range. Armament begins with special details and dangerous-boat patrols, with broader distribution planned later. Some officers have bought guns privately with approval.
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London
Metropolitan Police
Home Office
Trolley Car Narrowly Misses Deer Collision Near Cheshire
A New Haven trolley car struck two buck deer crossing the track near Cheshire. One deer escaped, the other was struck and scraped the side, jolting passengers and leaving a 16 foot gash in the woodwork.
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Waterbury
Conne
New Haven
Cheshire
Prophecy of Turkish War Linked to Dog Massacre at Oxia
Letters from Constantinople recount a grim Ottoman reform in which dogs were driven to Oxia island to starve, with others cast into walls and pits to die. A Hoja warned this cruelty would provoke a war ending the empire and harming Mecca, as Bulgars were said to strike at call of the dogs.
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Paris
Constantinople
Turkey
Marmora
Oxia
Mecca
Yedi Kuleh
Potash Discovery Sparks Berlin Controversy Over US Prospect
Berlin reports Secretary Wilson announced large US potash finds in the western states. German potash syndicate circles discuss impact on Germany’s monopoly and doubt US viability while noting American freight costs could prevent competition. Syndicate skepticism cites prior German studies showing no profitable deposits in the US.
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Berlin
Wilson
United States
Germany
Century-old flintlock rifle found near Red Wing
Winona Minn C J Johnson a clam fisherman retrieved from the Mississippi river bottom near Red Wing an ancient flintlock rifle of a style used several centuries ago A hand engraved brass plate bears a partly visible coat of arms believed to be French The gun is thought to have been carried by Father Hennepins party in 1680
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Winona
Minn
C. J. Johnson
Mississippi River
Red Wing
France
Hennepin
Conquering Surgery Noted In Philadelphia Clinics
In Philadelphia hospitals hundreds of surgeons witnessed a range of operations from arterial tying to restore sight and lung repair to cancer eradication efforts. The stories highlighted the advances in medical science as cures and life extension battled fatal disease.
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Philadelphia
The World Calls for Higher Heights for Man on Rise
In a world that urges ascent, the story follows a man pursuing greater achievement and recognition. Voices push toward loftier goals as he climbs steps of progress and faces challenges on the path to reach new summits.
Textile profits exposed by American Woolen and Cotton Reporter
The piece criticizes retailers and mills for hidden markups in knit underwear and dress fabrics. It cites a New England mill selling goods at 1 to 8 dollars with a net profit of 60 cents per dozen, while retailers garner substantial gross margins. It argues consumers are misled about who profits at each stage of textile pricing and calls for disclosure.
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Eegland Knitting Mills
Publc
American Woolen and Gotton
Aldrich Plan Sees Concrete Money Reform Effort
Washington Post credits Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island with giving tangible form to the monetary reform movement. The piece argues there is no danger of rushing the Aldrich plan and that every viewpoint will be heard.
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Aldrich
Congress
Rhode Island
General Movement For Monetary Reform
Washington Post
Intra-Party Strife Compared Across Major Parties
The article argues Republican unity is normal while Democratic ranks suffer chronic discord worsened by age. It notes Republicans show less attention to disunity as a passing phenomenon, whereas Democrats face enduring disharmony that could last a generation.
Old-Time Delicacies From Thebes Menu Tale
Cleopatra hosts a feast with many rare dishes praised by guests. The scene mentions mutton absence, Ammon with a hamsike head, roast beef and plum pudding, broiled salted goose, brown stout and strong barley wine to cheer the spirits and aid digestion.
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Cleopatra
Thebes
Trust Question In House Faces Careful Study
Congress faces a cautious winter as leaders push to keep tariff discussion ahead of trust legislation. Many trust bills remain from last session and more are expected, but conservative views suggest no major changes to the Sherman Act for at least a year. Lawmakers fear political risks and may pursue study rather than sweeping action.
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Rederwood
Congress
House
Nole
Washington
Taft Urges Arbitration Leadership From United States
In Lincoln Nebraska President Taft lauds arbitration treaties and the nation’s peace leadership. He argues the United States is well placed to guide world order, free of entangling alliances, and must act with resolve when insulted, showing restraint and strength.
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Lincoln
Neb
Taft
Polii
Mr. Taft
What Will Congress Do About Civil Service Expansion
President Tafthan outlined a progressive civil service stance at an internal revenue officers’ convention. He challenged Congress to extend the classified merit system to all local federal officers including postmasters, revenue and customs officials. The nation awaits whether Congress will endorse or resist the expansion.
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Congress
Tafthan
Internal Revenue Officers
Internal Revenue
United State
States of
The
Union
Compress
Washington
Senate
Possibly Waking Up in Political Silence
Champ Clark states he has nothing more to say at present amid speculation. Some quip that he has seen the parrot that confessed it talked too much as a metaphor for his cooled public remarks.
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Champ Clark
Duty to the Country Drives Public Demand for Practical Governance
The Washington Post notes a rising public demand that daily government business not be used as political football. It argues popular measures must not be delayed or blocked solely due to opposition from Democratic leaders against the president.
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Congress
Washington Post
It’s the man that dares new ideas who gets mocked
A historical exchange extols the courage of innovators who face laughter and ridicule. The speaker argues that initial rejection is common and that those who begin eventually gain recognition, as others admit they were right all along.
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