Opium Import Ban To Take Effect In Philippines March First
Speculation grows among Filipinos as the Philippines reads a law banning opium importation. John J. Hord says Congress will not extend the date beyond March first. He notes 70 000 opium smokers pay 5000 pesos yearly and 100000 kilograms are imported. The aim is to halt illicit use and redirect revenue for development.
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Asociated Press
Washington, D. C
Philippines
Congress
John 5. Hord
Internal Revenue
Islands
Trea Surerg
Manilla
Uer
Hord
New York Police Dogs Ready for Post Duty
Three Belgian Guardia and the American Atredale trained as police dogs will soon be on post in New York outlying districts. They respond to police whistles and assist officers while attacking suspects only when the officer is in uniform. The program aims to match European success with canine units in law enforcement.
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Associated Press
New York
Atredale
M Ntch
Corners jury attributes Monongah disaster cause
The corners jury in Fairmont West Virginia finds the Monongah explosion resulted from a blown out shot or ignition of powder releasing gas. It says the company complied with regulations and took precautions against coal dust and largely exonerates the coal company. The jury urges six more state inspectors and a congressional appropriation for an investigative bureau.
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Fairmont
W. Va
The
Monogah Maine
Congress
Bureau of Investigation
Crawford's Secretarty John W. Crawford Found Dead
The body of Lieutenant John W. Crawford, private secretary to Admiral Dewey, was found Wednesday below Fort Foote on the Maryland side of the Potomac after he disappeared on November 2. He left a note saying financial troubles drove him to end his life, though Dewey questioned the self-inflicted death theory. The discovery of his remains clarifies the situation though the body was badly decomposed.
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Washington, D. C
John W. Crawford
Admiral Dewey
Fort Foote
Maryland
Potomac
Dewey
Burglars Frighten New York District Near Rockefeller Estate
Residents form a vigilante committee after two break ins near D Rockefeller's estate. Guards are posted to patrol the grounds while authorities investigate the daytime and nighttime activity. The alarms and security measures increase as fear spreads through the neighborhood.
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief For Piles
A Victorian style advertisement promises instant relief from piles with Pyramid Pile Cure. It offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co at 135 Pyramid Bldg Marshall Michigan, claiming to reduce congestion and swelling and avoid surgery.
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Ruggist
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Bidg
Marshall, Mich
Bank of England Lowers Discount to Five Percent
London reports the Bank of England reduced its discount rate from six to five percent today. Fresh gold arrivals and cash returns strengthened reserves, offsetting South American withdrawals, making a higher rate unnecessary. Open market rate fell to 4.32 percent and continental sterling purchases suggest gold borrowed from France may stay and be repaid later. The stock exchange had already priced in the five percent rate.
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Associated Press
London
Bank of England
South America
Lombard Street
France
The
Stock Exchange
Timber Bill Aims for Indian Run Timber Mills
A Wisconsin measure introduced by Senator La Follette seeks to cut and process dead and down timber on Wisconsin reservations under Interior Department supervision. The act would employ Indians for logging and milling with cash sale proceeds credited to the tribes. The plan faces Interior Department caution and possible delays.
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Washington, D. C
Wisconsin
la Follette
Forest Service
Secretary of the Interior
Wistons
United States
Committee On Indian Affairs
Joseph Farr
Farr
le Follette
Interior Department
Tribute 10 Dewey Commemoration Book Notable Contents
A congressional publication prepared for distribution chronicles John Paul Jones Commemoration. It features a frontispiece bust by Hendon, covers Annapolis ceremonies on April 24 1906, includes full addresses by Roosevelt Jusserrand Porter Warfield and Dewey tribute notes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
John Paul Jones
Jones
Hendon
Annapolis
Roosevelt
Ambassador Jusserrand
General Porter
Governor Warfield
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Porter
Trial set for Mason and Vanderwetde in Ku Klux plot case
The Associated Press reports William F. Mason and Joseph Vanderwetde will face trial in Durango Colorado on February 7 for conspiring to interfere with a United States Secret Service agent. They may also be tried within three months in federal court on the conspiracy charge under laws used in the prior Ku Klux plots.
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iBy
Associated Press
Denver
Col
William FR. Mason
Joseph Vanderwetde
Wyners
Secret Service
Joseph Walker
Durango
United States
Milwaukee State Normal School Building Plans Advance
The executive committee of Wisconsin normal school regents seeks bids for completing the Milwaukee site by September 15 next, with a backup date nine months later. La Crosse bids are due by July 15, 1909, and contracts will be awarded within about a month. Minor room changes were approved in Milwaukee plans.
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Madison
Wis
State Normal School
Mibwaukee
Board of Normal School Regents
la Crosse
Millwaukee
Explosion Fells House in New York Believed Black Hand Attack
An explosion in a tenement on first street early today injured residents and damaged surrounding buildings. Police suspect it was aimed at Pietr rato a local dealer who had reportedly paid black hand extortion. No further details available.
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Associated Presa New York
Fliaxt Only
Ninth Street
Windoas
Panto
Stue Hospital
Pietr Rato
Acral
Diamond price pledge upheld by major importers
AP reports in New York that no price cuts will be made for diamonds. London controlled diamond syndicate has informed all importers that the 6 percent output limit will maintain prices despite a recent sales decline in the past months.
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iBy Associated Press
New York
London
Wisconsin Hosts Cosmopolitan Clubs National Group
The University of Wisconsin designated as headquarters for the American Association of Cosmopolitan clubs. Louis P. Lochner of Milwaukee elected president and Bjarne H. Graff of Christiania Norway named secretary and treasurer. The Wisconsin International club led the move as pioneer, founded in 1253, and helped organize similar clubs at other American universities. A periodical is planned and clubs will be developed in North and South American universities with sizable foreign student populations.
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Northwestern
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
American Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs
Louis P. Lochner
Milwaukee
Bjarne H. Graff
Christiania
Norway
Wisconsin International Club
Kuestermann Slams Lawyers in Wisconsin Debate
In Milwaukee on January 36 during a penal code debate Mr. Kuestermann of Wisconsin caused laughter by saying there are too many lawyers in the house to discuss the bill. He urged lawyers to retire so manufacturers merchants and farmers could have a chance and the bill would pass. The Treasury secretary seeks bids for a Marinette public building with opening set February 2. Louise Rowe of Milwaukee appointed private stenographer for Senator Stephenson.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Kuestermann
Wisconsin
Secretary of the Treasury
Marinette
Louise Rowe
Stephenson
Gallant tar wins bride in Brooklyn marriage license
John Joseph Rochfert boatswain on the naval receiving ship Hancock married Miss Gertrude Albers after a chance meeting in Brooklyn. The couple’s courtship began three years earlier when Albers joined friends on a tour of a battleship and Rochfert’s admiration grew as he spent time with her.
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Associatea Press
New York
John Joseph Rochfert
Hancock
Gertrude Albers
Lloyd Service
Nevada lawmakers push resolution to keep troops in Gerifield
A joint Nevada Senate and Assembly committee framed a resolution Wednesday urging the U.S. president to retain troops in Gerifield until Nevada can establish a civil force to maintain order in the mining camp. Passage in the Senate is expected with a small majority.
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Carson
Xev
Senate
Assembly
Nevada
Gerifield
Mayor and family stricken by ptomaine chicken poisoning
St Paul Minnesota January 16. Mayor Robert A Smith Mrs Smith and Mr and Mrs Copley with son in law and daughter have been seriously ill for two or three days from ptomaine poisoning after eating tainted chicken at a Sunday dinner. They were hospitalized but out of danger now. Major Smith has kept from his office this week.
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Associated Press
St. Paul. Minn
Robert Aa Smith
Cruiser Comes to Grief Near Barth
Ansechited Breezy reports a German Scherst ran aground near Barth last night. A hole tore through the hull and flames broke out. water was sprayed to fight the blaze. Repairs required but no casualties were reported.
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Barth
Bank Officers Arrested and Miscellaneous Notices
A Durango dispatch reports four bank officers, including W. Chagman, Fark, and Evan Hammes, were arrested on unspecified charges. The text also plugs various medical, patent medicine, and household remedies with promotional lines and dubious claims. A brief note mentions an Indian chief’s marriage to a white woman and a catarrh remedy advertised as free by Dr Shoop.
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Asserlara Tress
Durango Col
Arart
Chagman
Fark
Evan Hammes
Ir Shoop
Racine
Wie
Live Bird Shoot Opens With 53 Entries At Ham Club
Two live bird events ended in Hamilton during the winter tournament. The Grand Canadian head prize of twenty live birds began but few squads shot, and the tent closing date moved to Friday. A Kansas man killed himself due to early-morning milking duties. A lady poet contemplates dying for love.
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Asexatel Press
Hamilton
Gun Club
Kansas
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Me C. Bundardot
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Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs
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Goldfeld
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Main St
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Oregon
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Williams Business College
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