World News Roundup of Turmoil and Politics
Republicans seek a recess while Democrats push immediate action on currency reform. The Newlands Clayton bill creates a wage board for railroads as 80,000 conductors threaten strikes. In Washington, nominations and budget requests unfold amid international tension from Europe to Asia and unrest in the Middle East.
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Texas governor commutes Manley sentence for 1909 Dallas killing
The Texas governor commuted the 50 year sentence of Sergeant J D Manley of the National Guard to two years for the murder of Louis Richenstein in Dallas on October 23 1909. Other items note forfeiture of state school lands for nonpayment of interest and a gasoline price drop amid a Texas oil rate war.
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Los Angeles
Cal
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Cleburne
Theft of Pearl Necklace Reported at Scotland Yard
A theft at Scotland Yard in London involves a pearl necklace valued at 625000 dollars. The incident was reported on a Wednesday.
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London
England
Tomy
Trapel
Farm Credit and Land Banks in Florence Italy Details
A report explains farm credit in Florence sharing mortgage practices with banks and amortized loans. It notes a 30 percent investment limit for savings banks, two mortgage types, and a Monte di Paschi mortgage debt bank. Cooperative societies aid landowners, fund purchases, and provide agricultural instruction.
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Florence
Monte di Paschi
Italy
Florence Co operatives Face Limits in Italian Farm Finance
The Am mission on agricultural co operation reports limited reach of co operative credit in Italy near Florence where land tenure and merchant ownership shape farming. Italian practice centers on machinery and inputs purchases while co op banks struggle without strong need. A Florentine expert cites US bank expansion as a possible model for farm finance growth.
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Europe
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Queens honors revived as crowds scatter Derby keepsakes
In London, on the way to the Derby at Epsom Downs, a revived custom saw Mary cast pennies in the wake of marriage. Children and spectators scrambled to claim the prized keepsakes once held by the queen.
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Meek trio of workers trap burglar at Pinchot home
In Milford Pennsylvania Amos Pinchot’s residence was surprised by a burglar as he left with silver valued in the thousands. A valet a plumber and a maid tied the intruder until detectives arrived. The man claimed to be Charles Clay a furloughed soldier from Fort Hancock New Jersey.
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Sandy Hook
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Rattlesnake Kills Two Boys at Beach North Dakota
Mrs. Dave Grant near here found her two sons aged five and seven dead in bed with a rattlesnake between them. Each boy had complained the other pinched him before they went to sleep.
Chinese Husbands praised by Wong sister-in-law in San Francisco
Mrs Wong Sue You Clemens, sister of Mrs Howard Gould, lauds Chinese husbands as ideal. She says divorce is rare, home life rivals American homes, and Chinese couples share mutual respect. She adopted Chinese dress and notes Chinese women guide homes with reverence.
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TWO OF GOTHAM'S NOTABLES
John Purroy Mitchell was sworn in as collector of the port of New York at 11 oclock on June 7 following his resignation as president of the board of aldermen. He thanked William Loeb for his help and promised to build up the office rather than tear down the work already done.
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Loeb
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Reducing Living Cost What To Do With Meat By-Products
With rising meat prices the home cook is urged to use cheaper portions. The article gives practical, easy to prepare options such as pig’s feet, brains, and tripe, including simple prep steps and frying methods for flavorful, digestible meals.
Yeast Rich Bread and Prune Jam Crumble Recipe
A historical cooking note describes mixing one pound of flour with yeast egg butter lukewarm milk and salt to form a smooth dough then rising and filling with chopped prunes and jam. After a second rise it bakes to light brown. A crumble mixture uses sugar and warm milk.
Vegetable Cutlets
Boil six large potatoes and mash. Add butter, seasoning and milk to moisten. Chop three onions and brown in butter. Boil twelve small white turnips and four small turnips, peel and mix with onions. Season, add parsley, cool. Mold into cutlets, dip in egg, then cracker crumbs. Fry to brown in hot fat.
Curtain Fabrics Describe Delicate Summer Shades
Material for Curtatia, Dainty flowered cotton crepes, phism and crinkled crepes in lovely shades, mercerized cotton in new shades of apricot, mulberry, peach bloom yellow, Nell rose and wistaria, which hangs like soft sheer silk, make lovely summer curtains. Marquisettes, muslins and organdies are full of possibilities, and goff ginghams are pretty for a simple room.
Juicy Roast Guide: Browning Then Slow Oven Finish
A tender roast starts with browning the meat in a hot skillet or a hot oven to seal juices. After achieving a rich crust, finish cooking in a slow oven to keep juices inside and ensure the meat becomes tender.
Cherry Jam Making Guide Steps
Steam wash and pit the cherries then heat to release juice. For each pound of fruit add three quarters pound of sugar. Boil gently and simmer twenty minutes. Skim and fill jam pots. After 24 hours cover and store.
Proper Sauerkraut Stove Tip Cabbage Cooking Hint
A reader suggests placing a small vessel of vinegar on the back of the stove while cooking sauerkraut to prevent the strong smell from spreading through the house. The tip aims to neutralize odors during cabbage preparation.
Tomato Cheese Toast Spread Recipe Card
A simple toast spread combines one ounce butter with tomato sauce grated cheese lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne. Melt butter blend with the other ingredients and serve on hot buttered toast cut into neat squares.
To Clean Vinegar Cruets
Cleaning method using potato parings to ferment in the vinegar cruet after filling with water, letting the parings sit to deodorize and clarify.
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