Roosevelt Urges Congress to Establish Federal Children's Bureau
President Roosevelt sends a special message urging Congress to pass a bill creating a Federal Children's Bureau and harmonizing care laws for dependent children across federal territory. He backs a wide program including home care, prevention, state inspection, and permanent organization to set a national standard in child protection.
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KITCHIN ON TRUSTS Urges Amendment of Anti-Trust Law
Governor Kitchin urges amendment of the anti trust law of 907 to empower the Attorney General. He argues enforcement machinery is the main obstacle and calls for criminal penalties on conspiracies by purchasers to depress prices. He recommends giving the AG power to institute civil or criminal actions and to secure evidence in Wake County or any chosen venue.
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No Joint Session of the Blue and Gray in Memphis
Special General William E. Mickle stated that no joint session of the blue and gray will be held in Memphis. Invitations will be issued only to Confederates as the order’s constitution forbids inviting others.
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English Pork Pie Recipe with Savory Filling
A simple pie crust forms a ring around the baking dish. Layer thinly sliced bacon, potatoes, onions, and lean fresh pork with pepper salt and sage. Add gravy or thickened stock, seal with a top crust, bake about an hour and a half, serve hot or cold.
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Philadelphia Ledger
congressional actions mix votes with speeches and adjournments
The Senate debated the postal savings bank bill questioned the President's remarks on appropriations and counted electoral votes with the House declaring Lincoln's birthday a special holiday. Bills on naturalization reform and naval appropriation sparked clashes as Congress adjourned and set days for memorial tributes.
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Senate Warned On Need For Swift Progress In Sessions
The Senate was urged to accelerate work or night sessions would be needed. The House passed a bill cutting the Secretary of State salary, removing Knox’s constitutional bar. The Arizona and New Mexico statehood bill and a uniform car equipment act also passed without opposition. Capron announced Granger’s death and the House adopted regret resolutions, with a 5 39 pm recess until Tuesday 2 pm.
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Feminine News Notes Highlights From Europe and America
Reading rooms open for Copenhagen children. Princess of Albert of Belgium cited as happiest wife in Europe. Countess Ferdinand de Lesseps dies in Paris. Russian Women Congress at St Petersburg discusses trial marriages. Senator Hudspeth proposes bachelor fines in Texas. Mrs. Harriet Paul named clerk in Colorado Legislature. Mrs. Grace L Gordon donates 5000 to Burlington church after will dispute. Mrs. Fred Wilmerding opens Florence curiosity shop to regain fortune. Mme Sembrich bows out amid praise and defense of American audiences. Miss Fleen Emerson dies at Milton home aged seventy. New Jersey Home for Girls matron admits use of leather strap on inmates. Miss Minnie J Reynolds patents record for suffrage petition signatures.
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New York City
The Egg Eating Habit in Flocks
Dr Olson explains egg eating in poultry, tracing it to broken eggs and its spread. Prevent with dark nests nesting material and china eggs, plus shell grit. If the habit starts kill the first birds if not valuable, and use foul tasting fillings in eggs to deter.
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Taft Arrives in New Orleans for Carnival Visit
President elect William H. Taft lands in New Orleans from Panama to meet crowds and review parades. Engineers report favors isthmus plans, endorsing Gatun dam height and $10 million breakwaters at Colon. Taft previews his inaugural address and notes canal progress toward completion in four years.
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Lincoln Birthplace Centenary Observed Near Hodgenville Kentucky
United States observances mark Abraham Lincoln's birth centenary with events led by President Roosevelt at the Lincoln Farm near Hodgenville. Lincoln's birthplace log cabin is to be preserved in a memorial building funded by subscription. Speakers included Secretary of War Luke Wright for Confederate veterans and Governor Augustus Wilson for Kentucky.
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