Taft Urges $5 Million Panama Canal Fortifications
President Taft asked Congress to appropriate 5 million dollars at the current session to start fortifying the Panama Canal. He cites the canal as essential for waterway defense and global reach, envisioning large caliber guns and extensive batteries to guard the canal against potential threats. Opposition grows in Congress over the project’s cost and strategic implications, casting doubt on approval this session.
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Washington
Taft
Congress A& Aperia
Panama Canal
Congress
Special Army and Navy Board
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of War
Canal Zone
Great Waterway
Cuse J
Heautes
Unwritten Law Bill Grants Husbands Right to Kill
Jefferson City Mo a bill introducing un written laws would legalize a husband’s act against home violators if enacted The measure lists many men whose honor must be preserved and is introduced in the house by John O Holmes of Phelps county The proposal aims to shield domestic life by extending sanction to violence as a defense.
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Jefferson City
John O Holmes
Phelps County
Dr. Pierce
R. ¥. Pierce
Buffalo
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Gowans
Seling Gowans
Apenter Bros
Beta Drogersts
Greenville SC
ALY
Packers Bankrupt In Unclear Bankruptcy Filing Details
In a puzzling filing, Trenton S Joan Unpevition lists Ebntst and Co of gepsey Pv as involved in a bankruptcy. The document hints at extensive debts and a substantial claim, with figures vague and garbled.
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Trenton S.joan
Uutved Poe
and & Co
Gepsey
WEAT
SRUS
Bones Found in Trunk Linked to 1867 Indiana Groom
In Noblesville Indiana authorities found an old trunk containing a skull seven connected spinal bones a leg bone and toe bones beneath a rotted lid at an old roadhouse. The remains are believed to belong to Eugene Woodmanze who vanished before his planned 1867 marriage to Sarah Wirt, with his parents arriving for the wedding and a sizable amount of money in his possession.
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Noblesville
Ind
Ian
Eugene Woodmanze
Une
Woodmanze
Sarah Wirt
Phs
Oat Street
Secret health search takes Mrs Heine to Michigan
A covert journey by Mrs. Augustus Heine, formerly Mrs. Bernice Golden Henderson, was made to Michigan for nerve specialist consultation. Her mother accompanied her. they stayed at a hotel with unregistered names and refused reporters. They appeared bound for Grand Rapids, with limited verifiable details about her condition.
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Augustus Heine
Michigan
Detroit
Mick. Day
Bo Angustus Heine
Bernice Golden Henderson
Pontehar
Rey
Grand Rapids
Desertions Force Balentine to Back Smith for Senate
Newark voters report Balentine and Essex County from the Democratic delegation pledging support for James Smith Jr for United States senator. The county ticket shows further splits as Assembly members Th Atylod and Frank Roetiner appear to have broken away on the same day, with State Senator James F Finther remaining aligned.
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Balentine Bolts
U. S
Newark
N. J
Balentine
Essex County
James Smith
United States
Smith
Atylod
Frank Roetiner
Osborne
James F Finther
Alta
Ugaingy Smith
Pension Estimates Presented to Taft and Cabinet
Fragmented text reports on pension estimates presented to President Taft by Senator Me Cumbe r of Minnesota and others. It mentions monthly expenditure projections, House actions, and references to opponents and the Sound region. A separate item notes a man who died after a fall from a height, described as due to an insane impulse.
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Taft
Waoulitton
Law
MeCumbet
Babota
Ue Pension Continiues
Dalhomore
Hbcother
Rnd
Ab Comber
Terete
Dermius
Ant Sades Soseghy
Chienaty
Dana
Tiare
Owas
Daceqa
Rexall Hair Health Offer Promised at Rexall Store
A vintage advertisement touts Rexall hair and scalp health remedies with strong claims. It promotes a positive guarantee and urges customers to visit The Rexall Store at 04 Wilmington North Market Street for available products and savings.
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Rexall
Wiltomgon
North Market Street
Sunday School Lesson on Kings Asa and Hezekiah
The text examines Abijah and Asa highlighting reliance on the Lord vs pride and missteps. It notes Asa’s victories when seeking God, later failure after allying with Syria, and warns that steadfast faith draws near God while self reliance leads to judgment. The teacher cites biblical verses and urges humility and obedience toward God.
Pension Bill Passed By House With Massive Payouts
The House approved a pension bill authorizing about 13.6 million dollars for veterans and 47 million to initial pension rolls, praised by Speaker Cannon who argued for duty to soldiers and orphans. A Linganore Church restoration, costing over thirteen hundred dollars, included new windows and an Estey organ, revitalizing the historic Methodist church in Frederick County.
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Carihon
House
Cannon
Élge
Congress
Canyon
Linganore Church
Linganore Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W Hammersley
Lance
Estey
Methodisur
Frederick
Dandruff Remedy Promises Scalp Cure at Williamson's Drug
An advertisement touts Zem0 and Zem0 Soap as a guaranteed cure for dandruff and itching scalp. It claims one shampoo with Zem0 Soap plus application of Aemo stops itching and cleanses the scalp, with refunds offered if not fully effective.
A Hen and an Egg in Court Ruling on China Eggs
Jan 13. A court holds that a hen is not a bird and an egg is always an egg in a case against egg imports from China. Importers argued for tariff exemption under birds eggs duty free. The panel rejected the plea to classify shelled eggs as albumen and affirmed the basic egg definition.
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Yaglon
Court of Eisto
Cout
China
Saul
Subetanre
Lince
Five Year Old Victor Maginn Linked to Pneumonia Cause
In New York a five year old, Vincent Maginn, long treated for pneumonia, is found to have a two inch wire nail lodged in a lung. Surgeons, studying to operate safely, delayed the procedure and seek nonoperative relief as they review his frequent outbreaks since infancy.
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New York
Vincent Maginn
Philip Burkhart
Government faces million-dollar compromise in undervaluation frauds
Treasury officials report a possible compromise offer of 1,000,000 to settle undervaluation frauds tied to silk goods, millinery, and other textiles in New York. The scheme involved exaggerated valuations and likely targeted multiple importers.
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Washington, Fon, i
Treasury Department
New
Yorl
Slark to Succeed Himself as Wyoming Senator
Cheyenne Wy day 13 at a joint session Republicans chose Clark’s nominee by 14 to 0 vote. This secures full party support and sets Clark for re election to the United States Senate as the party’s standard bearer.
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Wy Ming
Cheyenne
Wic
Day
Clark
United States Senate
Frederick Market Prices January 13 1941 Quoted
Quotations furnished by Frederick County Farmers Exchange. Wheat No 2 Red 94 cents per bushel. Shelled corn 65 to 70 cents. Rye 60 to 65 cents. Oats 45 to 50 cents. Barley 60 cents. Flour and mill products listed. Feeds including mill, red dog, dairy feeds, and cotton seed meal priced per ton or per sack. Seeds Timothy 4.50 to 4.75 per bushel. Clover 7.00 to 8.00. Hay Timothy and mixed grades 16 to 20 per ton. Not baled hay 15 to 20 per ton. Straw baled wheat 8 to 10, oats 8 to 10. Potatoes 45 to 50 cents per bushel.
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Timothy
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