Congress eyed tariff rebates and new currency bills
Washington week in review notes possible passage of a tariff rebate for goods on American ships, new currency proposals for national banks, and a Huntsville Texas federal building project. President Wilson backs urgent currency action and opposes broad civil service exemptions.
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Congress
Wilson
Senate
Internal Revenue
United States
Oscar W. Underwood
Washington
Alabama
Joseph F. Johnston
Germany
Switzer
Texas
Rio Grande
Sabine River
Louisiana
Herman Oelrichs
Columbia University
New York
Lucile Singleton
Republican National Committee
Brownsville
Navy Department
Garner
Galveston
Indianapolis American Association Baseball Club
Indianapolis
Sol Meyer
James C. McGill
Geo. A. Wahlgreen
Jack Hendricks
Denver
Giants Stop Athletics 3 0 in World Series Rematch
Christy Mathewson pitched the Giants to a 3 0 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics in ten innings at Shibe Park, securing the second game of the World Series. The win follows Philadelphia’s 6 4 opener win in New York.
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Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Athletics
Philadelphia Americans
New York Nationals
New York
Lockhart
Texas
John M. Moore
Richmond
Imperial State Farm
Big Ditch Nears Completion as Gatun Water Flows Into Culebra
After nine years of effort, Gatun Lake water was released into the Culebra Cut via four 26 inch pipes in the Gamboa dike marking a major step toward finishing the Panama Canal. The final destruction of the Gamboa dike is planned for October 10, with charges to loosen earth and let waters carry it away.
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Isthmian Canal Commission
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Washington
Pacific
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Central Division
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Chagres
Central American
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Col
George Goethals
Canal
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David D. B. Baillard
William L. Sibert
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United States
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Hodge
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Canal Zone
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Inquisition
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Spain
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Senate
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Canal Commission
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Isthmian Canal
Miraflores
Atlantic
Pacific Oceans
Counterfeit Note Prevention at Bank of England
The Bank of England designs notes with secret, secure components covering paper, watermark, ink, engraving, and printing. Mills imposing strict safeguards deter paper theft, with a 1862 heist briefly succeeding before rapid capture and counterfeiting suppression.
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Bank of England
Reading Between the Lines in School of Life Library
A compact reflection urges enriching the school library with more than books. The piece argues true value comes from bringing thoughtful taste and active power to the collection and usage. It emphasizes practical engagement over passive reading.
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Philip
Ethiopia
Henry van Dyke
School of Life
California Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Laxative Aid
Advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting laxative that cleanses the stomach liver and bowels without griping. It claims a teaspoonful can relieve constipation and sour stomach in children and adults and promotes a 50 cent bottle with directions on the label.
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California
Man Faces Friendship Dilemma in Quiet Reflection
A reflection on solitude and social ties explores how a man navigates periods of feeling unsupported or overwhelmed by connections. The piece ponders what friendship means in moments of isolation and abundance.
Tetterine Promoted as Absolute Skin Cure
Boland Ball a Georgia druggist testifies after thirty years in the trade that Tetterine cures eczema ringworm erysipelas infant’s sore head and other skin complaints with instant relief and permanent results. He notes successful use on stubborn hand infections and rough skin. Available for 50 cents from druggists or FP J. T. Shuptrine Savannah.
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Boland Ball
Macon
J. T. Shuptrine
Savannah
Man writes love letters with ease despite decent sense
A remark notes that even a man with fairly good sense can easily compose a few love letters. The comment implies practicality in romantic writing without boasting.
National museum in Washington houses 4500 dolls
A note mentions a collection of 4 500 dolls on display at the National Museum in Washington. It also urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the correct signature.
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National Museum At
Washington
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills Promote Health Claims
An advertisement urges readers to try Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills promising bowel regulation liver stimulation and blood purification. It claims relief for many over 76 years and includes a jab at unions with a line about the self-made man not needing a union card.
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Wright
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