House Leaders Suffer Setback in Cannon Overrule Clash
Washington March 17 The House faced a setback as insurgent Republicans near-insurgents and Democrats overruled Speaker Cannon in a dispute over rules and a Crumpacker census resolution. The vote failed to lay aside the measure, showing the House split and dominated by a majority alliance rather than a single leader.
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Cannon
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Jon
Joe Cratinen
Sherman
Crum.packer
Ind Snk
Crumpacker
Fitgerald
New York
Messare
Fitzgerald Democrat
Tle
Cannibalism Rumors Surface Amid Arctic Train Mystery
Reports from the Ottawa area describe a winter travails near Co balt and the Perespine gold fields with claims of cannibalism tied to a Canadian Pacific railroad crew. Witnesses allege partial photos of the remains were taken, raising questions about the incident and authorities investigate.
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Ottawa
Cobalt
Perespine
Armstrong
Canadian Puretite Railroad
Benfie
Oath Girongy
Mintiheed Motors CO von Corner
Bert
Dt Cand
Speed King Dawns as Human Mile Record Falls
The great driver from TDastona Pia Mereh 97 Taney OW is hailed as the world speed king after reportedly covering a mile in 277 2 seconds, surpassing the previous mark of 281 6 held by Marric Ott in a steamer.
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Tdastona
Pia
Taney OW
Marricott
Henry Lane Wilson Viewed Favorably by Diaz
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson was well received by President Porfirio Diaz during his visit to Mexico City. The meeting highlighted cordial relations between the United States and Mexico amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
Ambassador Wilson Receives Warm Welcomes in Mexico City
Henry Lane Wilson of Tidiana, U.S. ambassador, was officially received by President Diaz in a formal ceremony with full diplomatic entourage. An exchange of addresses occurred and Mrs. Diaz hosted both Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. The couple also gave a reception to the diplomatic corps.
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Mexico City
Henry Lane Wilson
Tidiana
United States
Wilson
Diaz
High Court Advisory on Standard and American Tobacco Dissolution
The High Court remains under advisement on the appeal involving the Standard and the American Tobacco Company. The court weighed federal antitrust violations and the dissolution order connected to the Sherman Act. Attorney General Wiener’s address influenced the opinion, with a decision anticipated after further briefing.
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Washington
Federe Eiury
Sherman Uuthtrust
American Tobacco Comaty
Wiener
Fragmented Telegraph Snippet Hints At Ongoing Events
A garbled telegram fragment references multiple names and places including South Carolina, London, and figures such as Bebb and WF Tres. It hints at political or social activity with scattered phrases about capital letters, dates, and meetings, but lacks complete sentences or clear outcomes.
Pioneer's Health Patent Promises Cure All Ailments
An ad touts Dr. King's New Discovery claiming it cures consumption and a range of illnesses from la grippe to whooping cough. The testimonial mentions J Ao Stone of Kemplex and a weight loss before using the remedy. A trial bottle is offered free with guarantee by Chas. D. Knoefel.
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J. Ao Stone
Kemplex
Chas. D. Knoefel
Pathetic Sale Notice From Local Office
A terse notice states items are for sale at this office. No further details are provided in the readable text.
Philadelphia Sees Penrose Arrival as Strike Settlement Near
Senator Boles Penrose is due in Philadelphia and officials expect an early settlement of the Rapid Transit strike. Key issues include whether all strikers return to work and how the PLR will deal with the union via a committee. A statewide strike threat looms as unions mobilize.
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Boles Penrose
Pennsylvania
Washington
Carmen
Theo Real
Clarenes Wolf
Pratt
Mmoniso
Tarek
PLR
T. Desl
Kesstone Union
Pofear
Panrose
Greenwalt
Federation
Lancaster
Order requires stockholder books kept in New Jersey offices
An order issued in Trenton directs National Packing, Swift & Co, Armour & Co, and Morris & Co to maintain stockholders and directors minutes at their New Jersey offices. The order lasts until July, with Hudson County grand jury oversight and potential further inspection based on ongoing charges.
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Tushee Awaszee
National Packing Company
Swift & Co. Armour & Coo
Morris & Co
New Jersey
Prese Ut
Hudson County
Quintuple Tragedy Shocks Houston Home
In Houston a potter’s home becomes the scene of a fatal復 incident as Tad Sehulty and family members are found dead. Officers believe the killer may be the bereaved household boarder who then shot himself after killing his wife and children. A separate note counts a famed stage monkey’s death and a fire loss valued at $560 with $230,800보험.
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Houston
Pex
Tad Sehalty
Sehutey
Walter Pichman
Sehulte
Sebuptz
Dallas
Fierioms Miomkes
Carey
Pie Amenio
al Ete Aeffores
Turs
Dyithe
Rot. Burktey
Brooklyn
Noy
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast Piles Relief
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure claiming instant relief from piles and related rectal issues. It offers a free trial package from Pyramid Drug Co. and urges readers to send name and address to the Marshall Michigan address for trial materials.
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Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Natives Welcome In Khartoum Tour Described In Rich Pageantry
A vivid account describes Khartoum natives greeting a visiting party in ceremonial fashion. Camel escorts and a large horse mounted retinue accompanied by scarlet backed police accompanied the entourage through streets filled with drums and fanfare.
Electric Bitters touted by 70 year old Tolson
BEF Tolson of Elizabethtown Kentucky praises Electric Bitters claiming they restore health and vitality. He says the tonic tones the stomach regulates the kidneys and bowels stimulates the liver invigorates the nerves and purifies the blood for weak individuals. The product is offered at 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee from ghas D Knoefel.
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Bef Tolson
Elizabethtown
Ghas
D Knoefel
Old Papers for Sale at this Office
A local office advertises old papers for sale at 100 for 100. The notice emphasizes availability of surplus materials and invites inquiries from readers seeking archival or back issues.
Robbery at Van Buren Bank Nets $1500 in Gold
Thieves tunneled into the Bank of Van Buren via a rear window using electric drills and nitroglycerin to blast vault doors. About $1500 in gold and some valuable papers were stolen. bank president says notes and panels were taken but exact value unknown. No suspects identified.
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Mareh PT. Prove
van Turen Bank
Howard Grothers
van Buren
Deha J. Howard
Taft Reads Speeches During Ireland History Focus Visit
President Taft arrived in Chieneo for a brief stop amid a calm journey from Wanefon. He spent the morning reading his two set speeches and a history of Ireland and St Patrick, expressing confidence in standing on a piece of old sod imported from Ireland for a Trish Fellowship event. City officials plan a gala to mark the occasion with decorations under Mayor Russe’s direction.
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Chieneo
Tafregelbedd
Arix
Wanefon
Taft
Ireland
St Patrick
Let Them Go New York Robbery Case Discharged
Ressla Ret erta and Mow WodHains the pro ter rain werner charged by Wr ner Mo. VoenNorden, former president of the VanNorden Trust company, with robbing him of $28 cat near the Waldorf on January 2. They have been discharged from the $2000 bail bond in each case, the court showing that Van Norden is not expected to return to this country from Europe for several months.
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Ressla Reterta
Mow WodHains
Werner
Wrner Mo
VoenNorden
VanNorden Trust Company
Thirtethird Street
Waldorf
Tan
Reengwuizanes
van Norden
Parope
United States Steel reports record profits and surplus
The United States Steel Corporation posted the largest surplus in its history with a profit after preferred dividends of 25.26 million and 2.33 million on common stock. After sinking fund payments and royalties, the report notes substantial allocations for investments and future reserves. The document hints at plans affecting expansion and financial strategy, including potential state actions and ongoing wire service coverage.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Phy Company
Garfield and Ballinger Case Review Hits Ten Million Acres Claim
Washington reports on a hearing where ex Secretary Ballinger and James A. Garfield dispute coal land pricing and withdrawals. Garfield alleges affidavits prove false claims about Cunningham coal interests while Ballinger sought higher per acre rates. The testimony hints at broader land withdrawal schemes and price controls affecting farmers and public lands.
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Washington
James R. Garfield
Balfinge
Land Office
Ballinger
Cherence Cunningham
Guevenheims
Cunningham
Garfield
Oottee
Batlinger
Carfield
Gaurtheld
Jim
Fragmentary report on a fatal incident and injuries
A garbled page note describes a fatality and multiple injuries in a hazardous event. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the piece references a person named Shewy or Shew and mentions bets and a halted scene.
A Million Dollar Dream to End Smelter Smoke
A 19th century note describes an inventor offering one million dollars for a burning idea that can scrap smelter smoke with a device lowering the fumes from roasting operations. It cites April Technical World Magazine and the challenge of mitigating harmful plume near smelters.
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Vareantcy
Technical World Magazine
Printing Specialty for Society and Church Work
Trintye office offers printing services for all sizes from small to large with a specialty in society lodge and church printing.
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Trintye
Lodge
Church
Faulty Musings on Bach and Pedal Arrangements
A garbled critique riffs on Bach and pedal technique interspersed with dubious medical claims. The piece cites Paich and Foley while voicing skepticism about kidney remedies and medical cures, reflecting a fragmented, uncertain voice from a bygone press page.
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company Prospectus
Telephone Talk No 8 invites inspection of the company’s operations during a weekday visit. It emphasizes service improvements and urges customers to cooperate for quicker service during the visit and reform efforts.
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Avery
Umberland Telephone & Telegraph Company Incorporated
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