Congress Shows Teeth In Roosevelt Secret Service Debate
Washington observers report bipartisan moves to expunge offensive language from Roosevelt's message on the secret service. A House select committee may review the law and the disputed passage as Republicans push investigations while Democrats suggest caution and nonpartisan handling.
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Washington
Capitol
Roosevelt
Congress
Secret Service
Cannon
Aldrich
Hale
House
Perkins
New York
Senate
Twico
Trey
Appropriations Committee
Peoria Catholics Name Three Delegates for Bishop Search
The Peoria diocese college of irremovable rectors named Rev. Francia J. O'Reilly Rev. H. A. O'Kelly and Rev. John P. Quinn as delegates to select a successor to Bishop John Lancaster Spalding. Their names go to the Chicago province head who may add three more before Pope Pius makes the final choice.
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Peoria
Ill
Diocese of
John Lancaster Spalding
Francia J. O'Reilly
H. A. O'Kelly
Streator
John P. Quinn
Chicago
Pope Pius
Woman Held on Murder Charge in Pa. Case
Media Pennsylvania December 11 1919 Mrs M Florence Erb and her sister Catherine Beisel indicted by grand jury for the murder of Captain J Clayton Ebb at the Red Gables country home on October 26. The case names the widow and her sister as principals in the fatal shooting and awaits trial.
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Media
M. Florence Erb
Catherine Beisel
J. Clayton Ebb
Red Gables
Reward Offered for Information on Ada Clasco
The Mad feon county council has appropriated 200 dollars to be paid as a reward for information concerning Ada Clasco, a ten year old girl who was said mapping to this city on Oct 33.
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Ada Glasco
Andersen
Ind
Madfeon County
Ada Clasco
Ruef Convicted of Bribery in San Francisco Case
Abraham Ruef former political boss of San Francisco was found guilty of bribery after a 24 hour jury deliberation. Judge Lawler warned of demonstrations and police kept order as the verdict came in. Judgment is set for tomorrow with a possible fourteen year penitentiary sentence.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
William P. Lawler
Ruef
Powder companies in general combine
World wide agreement among powder firms in the United States and Europe was presented at a federal hearing. The pact, signed in 1897 by Du Pont, Austin Powder, and about a hundred others, set a ten year term and then continued if companies chose. It carried an $80,000 breach fine and claimed to regulate prices to sustain profits.
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Cleveland
Europe
Mahaffey
Almon Lent
Austin Powder Company
du Pont Company
United States
Death List Now Numbers Five In Kansas City Clash
Kansas City dispatch reports three more deaths after Tuesday’s confrontation between religious fanatics and police. Louis Pratt, 45, a leading disciple of James Sharp, dies at General hospital. Michael Mullane, a patrolman, dies at St. Joseph’s hospital. A J Selzer, bystander, dies at University hospital. Police officer Albert O Dalbow and Jola Pratt were killed in the exchange.
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Kansas City
Louis Pratt
James Sharp
General Hospital
Michael Mullane
St. Joseph's Hospital
A. J. Selzer
University Hospital
Poiceman Albert O. Dalbow
Jola Pratt
Adam God James Sharp Arrested After Kansas Fanatic Fight
James Sharp self styled Adam God and leader of the mob in a clash with officers was arrested at Monticello Johnson county Kansas last night. He surrendered without resistance and had wounds in both hands a bullet pierced his coatsleeve and another went through his cap found sleeping beneath a haystack.
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Kansass City
James Sharp
Adam God
Monticello
Johnson County
Kansas
Notable figures involved in early 20th century American events
The report notes Dr A S Pitts of Hazelhurst Miss shot and killed by Dr Thomas Birdsong. It also mentions Minnesota University press club backing William J Bryan for university president, boxer Walter Willoughby defeating Italian John Perrell in Syracuse. Agriculture secretary Wilson resigns as American Forestry association president, to be succeeded by W S Harvey. Taft foresees long extra session to revise tariffs. Chicago wheat prices fluctuated in a narrow range, ending near Wednesday levels. Massachusetts legislative chambers to convene December 17 to elect a president. General Antoine Simon seen as likely to be elected provisional president.
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Press Club of
Minnesota University
William J. Bryan
Walter Willoughby
America
John Perrell
Syracuse
New York
Wilson
American Forestry Association
W. S. Harvey
Philadelphia
Taft
Congress
Chicago Exchange
Antoine Simon
Cooperation Urged in National Resource Conservation
A report drafted by over thirty governors urges cooperation between states and the federal government for conserving natural resources. The Washington conference with President Roosevelt’s commission heard speeches from Andrew Carnegie and governors including Woodruff Broward and Deneen. It backs joint action, separate disposal of surface timber and mineral rights, and enhanced waterways development with a national commission to coordinate state efforts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Conservation Commission
Andrew Carnegie
Woodruff
Connecticut
Angel
South Carolina
Broward
Florida
Deneen
Illinois
Blanchard
Louisiana
National Commission
Absentee congressmen hamper house in Thursday session
Washington reports no quorum in the house as the legislative appropriation bill was read and several measures passed including removal of loss of citizenship for deserters and a bill on employer employee disputes. Senate meets briefly with plans to take up omnibus claims next Monday and Lodge sets Brownsville speech for next Wednesday.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Lodge
Brownsville
Twenty-fifth Regiment
Auto Scorcher Sent to Jail
New York reports Felix Drott, a chauffeur, sentenced by the special sessions court to thirty days in jail and a $250 fine for speeding violations. The judgment includes per dollar unpaid, a day in prison, marking a third reckless driving charge against him.
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New York
Special Sessions Court
Felix ©. Drott
Acquittal In Austin Case Headlines Trial Verdict
Omaha December 11 jury acquits Charles E. Davis after thirteen hours of deliberation in the murder case of Dr. Frederick T. Mastin, verdict delivered in district court.
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Austin
Omaha
Charles E. Davis
Frederick T. Mastin
Rheumatism Linked to Indigestion Claims
A large and growing body of physicians claim excessive animal protein harms digestion and blood chemistry, causing rheumatism and other diseases. They argue stomach faults, not kidneys, trigger rheumatic symptoms and promote use of Stasrt's Dyspepsia Tablets to digest proteins and renew digestive organs. Forty thousand physicians reportedly endorse the tablets priced at 50 cents per box with mail trial offers from F. A. Stuart Co.
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F. A. Stuart Oc
Staart Bidz
Marenall
Mich
Roosevelt vows to pursue criminal libel over Panama canal falsehoods
President Roosevelt told the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterways association in the White House east room that those spreading infamous falsehoods about Panama canal ownership and construction should be reached by law. He praised the canal efforts and warned against scandal while offering access to all known facts.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Panama] Canal
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Cromwell Denounces Panama Deal Syndicate Claim
In a 2000 word statement Cromwell rejects charges of a American syndicate buying Panama Canal stock and selling to the United States. He asserts he and his firm had no stake in either canal company and notes US funds went to France benefiting foreign owners. Also cites Orino laxative advertisement.
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Cromwell
New York
William Nelson Cromwell
Panama Canal
United States
New
Panama Canal Company
America
Congress
France
Old Papers for Sale at this Office
Advertises old papers available for purchase at the office priced at ten cents per one hundred.
Parole Law Under Question Sparks High Court Appeal
Goshen Indiana December 11 Judge James Dodge paroled Douglas Stewart of Goshen who was found guilty of attempted assault on an eleven year old. Prosecutor Lloyd Burris says he will appeal to the Supreme Court to test the constitutionality of the parole law and argues it enables improper judicial power and may affect cases before a judicial election. Stewart’s attorney offered a guilty plea to assault and battery but the prosecutor refused.
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Goshen
Ind
James 8. Dodge
Lagrange Breuit
Douglas Stewart
Lloyd L. Burris
Supreme Court
Stewart
Mary Long
Ira Church
Elkhart
Lagrange Circuit Court
Parris
Burris
County to Hire Experts for Henry County Audit
Newcastle Ind December 11 expert accountants will likely be hired by the county commissioners to audit Henry county books. A nonpartisan board recommended the plan and the contract awaits signatures. The probe should cover 1391 to present, exclude current officers, and cost about 2500 dollars, exceeding the 1000 dollar appropriation.
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Newccastle
Ind
Henry County
Logansport youths duel for marksmanship
John Skelly and Roy Grigsby, eighteen, staged a pistol duel in Logansport Indiana to determine who was the better shot. They stood ten paces apart and fired fourteen shots in seconds, but both emerged unharmed with smoking revolvers and sheepish smiles as bystanders rushed to the scene.
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Logansport
Ind
John Skelly
Roy Grigsby
Hammond Postman Convicted for Stolen Letters
Daniel B Hunt of Hammond was found guilty in federal court of stealing letters while serving as a letter carrier in Indianapolis. Judge A B Andersen sentenced him to four years at hard labor at Fort Leavenworth.
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Indianapolis
Daniel B Hunt
Hammond
A. B. Andersen
Fort Leavenworth Federal Prison
Despondent Woman Commits Suicide in Munele Indiana
Despondent woman, unable to quit morphine and a patent medicine containing alcohol, ends her life by swallowing poison. The death occurred in Munele Indiana on December 11, with A. A. Albright noted as the husband of the deceased.
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Munele
Ind
Svs
A. Albright
Life for a Hand Crusader Tale in Gloucestershire
In Gloucestershire a church houses the remains of a crusader. Beside him lies his wife, his image missing a hand. The tale recalls Saladin’s bargain that if the wife cut off her hand and sent it, the knight would be freed. The woman’s severed hand is presented as proof of fidelity and sacrifice.
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Gloucestershire
East
Saladin
Querles
Turner Corrects Print Seller Over Dirty Engraving
The artist Turner confronts a print seller who offered a ragged engraving from his Liber Studiorum for sale. He explains he drew every line himself and laments the neglect of his work. The seller, awed, regrets meeting the famed artist, hoping never to see him again.
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Turner
Mr. Turner
Bhlin
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for stomach and liver troubles
W O Kiesler of Halliday Ark says Electric Bitters cured his malaria and stomach complaints and keeps him well. The ad claims the tonic purifies the blood, tones nerves, and restores energy. It promises a refund if it fails to help and lists Knoefel's drug store in Obas as a point of sale.
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W. O. Kiesler
Hallidey
Ark
Obas. D
Knoefel
Local notes of Knights, weddings, and clubs
Rowena Lodge of Knights of Pythise will confer second rank tonight on two candidates. Moses P Roberts faces criminal assault charges, pleads not guilty, bond set at 500 for next term trial. Henry Dickaro and America Dorey wed at Second Baptist with Rev. Manuel presiding. Commercial Club meeting postponed awaiting county and municipal government report. Modern Woodmen officers elected led by Captain Duarment and Lt. Allen. Unity Unclub entertainment Dec 29-30 at St Joseph's ball with Fred O Roiez interlocutor and a line of comedians. A 25-voice chorus performs in the first part plus several olio acts.
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Rowena Lodge
Knights of Pythise
Entertainment Committee of Unity Upuncil, Y .I
St. Joseph's Ball
Fred O Roiez
William Kerr
Leon Hammer
Harry Lee
Ben Jame
The Tall Chimney Puzzle in Engineering Terms
The passage describes a contracting engineer calculating time and cost to dismantle a tall brick chimney. He would remove base portions, install stout timbers in gaps, then burn the remaining bricks and photograph the collapse from a safe distance, per Scribner's.
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Scribner's
New Discovery Restores Health After Graveyard Cough
Mrs A D Williams describes three years of illness with a graveyard cough and failing health until Dr King’s New Discovery cured her. She reports gaining 58 pounds and full recovery, praising the medicine as a world healing record for coughs colds and lung throat diseases. Sold at Knopfels drugstore with guarantee and trial bottle.
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Pevente Pneamonta
Ander
Obas
Knopfel
Trini
Changes In the Name of the Famous Two Mile Strait
An historical note explains the Dardanelles name origin from two old Turkish fortresses in the strait and its eventual designation after fortifications and geostrategic control. It mentions Gallipoli and Hellespont as earlier references, the 1807 British seizure, and Deréanna linked to Troy. The piece ends with an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy.
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Famou Two Mile Strait
Dardanelles
Hellespont
Turkey
Roumania
Natalia
Gallipoli
Two Mile
Strait
Asia
Warope
Dardanelle
Notice of Public Works Assessments on East Tenth Street
Notice from the New Albany Board of Public Works sets a December 1908 hearing on remonstrances against assessments for improvements on South Street from East Tenth Street to Culbertson Avenue. It invites owners to appear and be heard as to proposed amounts and benefits for each parcel.
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Board of Public Works of
City of New Albany
Ee Ae
South Street
Oak Street
East Tenth Street
Tenth Street
Culbertson Avenue
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Orino
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High Court
Judge Dodge
The
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
A and
GEYLO
Moses P Roberts
Henry Dickaro
America Dorey
Second Baptist Church
O. Manuel
Uaiform Forresters
New Albany
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Woodmen of America
F. B. Duarment
Louis W. Allen
Charlee Meady
Otto J. Krion
F. J. Strack
Charles B. Greenwood
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