Taft Inaugural Speech Promises Extra Session Tariff Reforms
President Taft’s inaugural address outlines key aims including tariff revision via an extra session on March 15, promotion of federal supervision for railroads and corporations, Panama Canal funding by bonds, and labor protections. He stresses army navy fortifications and Asiatic immigration controls while signaling reforms to monetary law and federal enforcement of treaties.
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Panama Canal
Washington
Mar
Taft
Grasroads
Department of Justice
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Monetary Commission
Commission
Gov Marshall urges economy in Indiana budget
Gov. Marshall in a special message warns legislators to curb spending as the state's funds face a growing deficit. He proposes advance tax payments by counties, and the house and senate quickly pass the measure. The message also critiques nonresident enrollments at Indiana University Purdue University and State Normal, arguing tuition subsidies should reflect value to state taxpayers.
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State Normal
State University
Purdue
Murphy
Beghmer
King
Indiana
the State Normal
Strickland
Gauss
Kleckner
Beaver
Carter
Calendar of the Legislature Moves and Veto Notes
Senate passes bills on school bonds real estate partitions township roads and hospital incorporation while House approves measures on deception in sales bank deposits and school music. Governor Marshall vetoes four court bills notably Linton and Gary court measures. Harlan proposes selling the women's prison property with $50 000 appropriation.
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Harlan
Senate
Womans’ Prison
Marshall
Treasury In a Bad Way at State Level Crisis
Gov Marshall warns the legislature that the state treasury is near empty with about 427000 available and 1170000 due by June 1. He proposes a bill requiring county treasurers to send ad revenue to the state treasury at semiannual settlements. Political sparring follows over responsibility for the deficit as bills move slowly.
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Treasury
Marshall
New Senate Bills In House Action On Legal Reforms
New senate bills seek duties for township trustees including cemetery upkeep and flag provision for schools, with a provision for truant officer funding from the school fund. Senate also proposes railroad surgeon presence in each city and town along lines. House actions kill licenses and bar admissions bills and extend holidays, while committees back officer elections, tax lien limits, partner disclosure, and court timing for Forty fourth circuit Pulaski bonds. House introduces measures repealing sheriff in/out fees, mine inspector appointment, consent requirement for amputations, damages limits pending recovery, and creating a state board for electrical workers exam.
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House
Supreme
Forty-fourth Judicial Circuit
Pulaski County
Oldest Man in America Praises Peruna Remedy
Isaac Brock of McLennan county Texas extols Dr Hartman’s Peruna as the best remedy for coughs colds catarrh and diarrhea. He credits long life and good health to the medicine and says it meets all his needs and is especially valuable to old people.
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Isaac Brock
McLennan County
Tex
Peruna
Hartman
Button Game Sparks Church Scandalous Plan
A church sociable prompts Deacon G to propose a game with a button prize. The pastor suspects the deacon of theft from the collection but lacks evidence. The incident unfolds as the deacon enjoys oyster soup and the children eagerly play button catching with the church’s missing circle.
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Deacon G
Great Eczema Healed By Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Miss Ann Fearsons of Northfield Vermont suffered severe eczema on face and neck with constant itching and raw inflamed skin. After three doctors and failed treatments she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and within three months the condition fully healed. Petter Drug & Chem Boston promotes the remedy.
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Miss Ann Fearsons
Northfield
Petter Drug & Chem, Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Rough Stuffing and Amateur Taxidermy Dispute
A sharp cartoon caption laments a poorly executed taxidermy job on a tiger where the subject felt mishandled by an amateur. The speaker voices frustration over the botched stuffing and seeks better craftsmanship.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Patent Remedy
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. endorsement by Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally. prices 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
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F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholes le Druggists
Debate Over Boxing Plainly Traced by Philadelphia Ledger
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt shows a country teacher questioning boxing in schools. He doubts universal approval but considers training possible if teachers are allowed to carry guards. The dialogue hints at school safety and instructional boundaries for youth.
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Gur
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Lewis' Single Binder 5c Cigar Ad in Pecuia Illinois
An old advertisement notes Lewis' Factory Pecuia Illinois offering Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar made from rich mellow tobacco. It includes a philosophical quotation and a call to speak truth to power amid a dated dealer reference.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Pecuia
Browo Quinine Laxative Ad Claims One Day Cure
An old advertisement touts Browo Quinine as a laxative and cold cure. It mentions BE. W. GROVE’s signature and claims the product is used worldwide to cure a cold in one day for 28 cents.
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BE. W. Grove
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