Bill strikes blow at convict goods bill
Washington June 19 The Booker Hughes bill pending in Congress would limit interstate commerce in convict made goods by subjecting them to state laws where they enter. It would destroy the contract system and push road work for convicts as the replacement, backed by labor groups and prison reform agencies.
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Washington
Congress
New York
Booker-Hughes
American Federation of Labor
National Committee On Prison Labor
Wilson
New York City
Salts for Backache and Kidney Relief
A medical authority links backache and kidney discomfort to excessive meat intake. It advises taking four ounces of salts dissolved in water each morning for several days to flush sluggish kidneys, describe the remedy as made from grape juice and lemon juice with soda, and promote it as inexpensive and non-irritating.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Aids Digestion and Stomach Health
You need not feel distress after eating or belching and may avoid nausea between meals with Hood's Sarsaparilla. The remedy claims to cure dyspepsia and strengthen the stomach and other digestive organs for proper function. Take Hood's.
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Hood
Kodak Trust Seeks Peaceful Settlement With Government
Washington January 17 The Kodak trust, a leading corporation sued under the Sherman act, seeks a peaceful settlement with the Justice Department. Negotiations between trust representatives and the department have progressed rapidly, with an agreement likely within a short time.
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Washington, D. C
Kodak
Department of Justice
Trust
Department
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Message
An old medical ad promises a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromquinine tablets. It claims druggists refund money if it fails and notes E W Grove's signature on each box. The line suggests a generic patent medicine promotion common in historic newspapers.
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E. W. Grove
Rescue at Sea A Steamship Saves Crew From A Fire
Captain Wharton of the schooner Oriole reports the rescue of the crew from a five masted schooner off the Maine coast. A steamship arrived amid distress signals, taking the crew aboard as the schooner burned. The names of the vessels were not learned.
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Gloucester
Mass
Wharton
Maine
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief For Stomach Upsets
The ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a magic cure for sourness gassiness and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes and promotes regular meals without fear, asserting millions of yearly sales and easy access at drug stores.
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Pape
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Evokes Dark Restored Hair
A grandmother’s lore touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple 50 cent solution to gray hair. The mixture allegedly darkens evenly, restores natural color, and improves scalp condition with brief daily use.
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Wyeth
Huerta's troops not anxious for campaign in Mexico
Washington reports from Mexico City warn of new dangers to Huerta's government as the Acapulco setback exposes weak federal resolve. General Mariscal's garrison appears apathetic while Blanco's constitutionalists gain inland strength, raising fears of disrupted Pacific supply lines and stalled railroad connections. Bucklen Arnica Salve ad copy follows.
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Washington
Dan
Huerta
Mexico
Mexico City
Acapuleo
Mariscal
Blanco
Acapulco
Salina Cruz
Pacific
Japan
Amendments target rule of reason clause in Sherman law
Representative Stanley of Kentucky, after talks with President Wilson, introduced an amendment to the Sherman act to prohibit monopolization or restraint of trade in any degree. It seeks to abolish the Supreme Court's rule of reason in the Standard Oil case and would give circuit courts jurisdiction to restrain violations independent of the attorney general.
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Washington
Stanley
Kentucky
Wilson
Supreme Court
Circuit Courts
United States
Hermiston Local News Busy Week of Visits and Events
Hermiston residents and visitors fill the week with business trips, bidders on Umatilla project work, social gatherings, and club activities. Notables include J H Young and J W Campbell visiting Portland and Pendleton, a bid whist party with prizes, and George Briggs opening dining services at the Oregon Hotel.
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Hermiston
Ore
J. H. Young
Portland
J. W. Campbell
Pendleton
Susan Clark
Seattle
Winsor
Miss Boynton
H. W. Coe
Ed Worsham
North Yakima
Umatilla
R. Alexander
Mra
JF. P. Dodd
John McCune
Echo and
Stanfield
Edward S. Taylor
Reclamation
W. J. Warner
Echo
Mra. C. L. Griffin
John Jaquis
Pilot Rock
Asa BR
Thomson
Bob Lewis
W. T. Roberts
John Roberts
Rabbit Drive
T. G. Sapper
Bid Whist Club
McPherson
Mr. Walker
Miss McElroy
H. J. Longly
Hermiston Mercantile Hall
Robert Walker
H. T. Fraser
A. W. Purdy
Main Street
J. H. Strohm
Cafe closure marked by court ruling on sanity
Morning report notes the cafe shut since the Chinaman was adjudged sane, with locals hoping for Briges’ success. It mentions E. E. Littler’s Echo motor trip, J. H. Strohm’s jury service in Pendleton, and a large Umatilla Project Social gathering in Hermiston featuring Corliss Agner Roth Strohm Weld Prindle and Johnson in a Baptist church program with post-event basement refreshments.
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Briges
E. E. Littler
Echo
J. H. Strohm
Pendleton
Umatilla
Baptist Church
Corliss Agner
Lillian Roth
J. 4H. Strohm
Frank Weld
Jesse Prindle
C. B. Johnson
Liver stimulant HERBINE advertisement claims cleansing and vigor
An old time ad asserts liver activity lapses can be helped by HERBINE a liver stimulant. It purifies bowels strengthens digestion restores vigor and cheerful spirits. Price 0c sold by all dealers.
Senator Tillman III Confined With Erysipelas Illness
Senator Tillman of South Carolina is bedridden with erysipelas after a long illness. Friends fear for his health, but specialists say he is not in danger. A dry, hacking cough worsens lung strain. Advertisement for Ballard's Horehound Syrup notes prices 25c 50c and $1.00.
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Tillman III
Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
Vessel's Captain Cleared Of Blame In Steamer Volturno Disaster
London reports the admiralty court absolved Captain Inch and all Volturno officers of blame for the recent sea disaster. The item also includes an advertisement for Herb ine digestive remedy.
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London
Admiralty Court
Inch
Volturno
Plan Fight on Yellow Races Hearing Next Thursday
Pacific coast exclusion societies from Washington state Oregon and California arrived in Washington and held a preliminary meeting to discuss a program for the hearing next Thursday by the house immigration committee. They seek to pass Representative Bakers bill denying entry of lower class Asians to the country.
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Washington
Washington State
Oregon
California
House Immigration Committee
Baker
6000 Roads Advocate May Be Lost In Mountains
In Baker Oregon on January 17 a mule team and wagon journeying from Klamath Falls to Baker to lecture on good roads was led by Colonel Charles W. Thatcher. Eleven days late no word of his whereabouts or fate has reached Baker as anxious residents fear he may be lost in the snowbound hills between the two towns.
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Baker, Ore
Jan
Charles W. Thatcher
Baker
Klamath Falls
Pilot Rock Child Ill As School Dignitaries Note Changes
Special correspondence from Pilot Rock Oregon reports Dr Parker and Dr Ringo from Pendleton visited the baby of E B Casteel. Schoolhouse boards turned black, a historical Lincolhead statue was broken, and plans for a play Oak Farm at the opera house are announced. Superintendent Young praised pupil conduct and building cleanliness, promising a return with awards. A new four room bungalow will be built south of Bachelor Hall by Dr Gilliland, contractor Rogers. Mrs Orange from Iowa to reside there with her son M D Orange the local druggist.
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Pilot Rock
Ore
Parker
Ringo
Pendleton
E. B. Casteel
Opera House
Oak Farm
Young
Jaques
Hermiston
Gilliland
Rogers
Remedy for sore back by Ballard's Snow Liniment
Advertisement states back pain arises from overwork or cold and recommends Ballard's Snow Liniment as the right remedy. It should be rubbed into the affected area for prompt relief. Prices are 26c, 60c and $1.00 per bottle, sold by all dealers.
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H. E. Bucklip & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Adr
Ballard
Adv
aAdy
Harold Peet Eyes Coast League Pitching Chance
Harold Peet of Sumpter has signed with Portland Coast League team for a tryout on the pitching staff. If successful, a season contract for 1914 seems likely. Peet rose from Tri State play to the attention of the McCredies who bought him from Pendleton. He will train with the Beavers in California this spring.
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Sumpter
Ore
Harold Peet
McCredies
Pendleton
Nebraska farm group opens four day Organized Agriculture session
Lincoln Nebraska January 19 60 60 farmers attended the first session of Organized Agriculture at the State farm after a beef steer display and discussion. About 55 organizations form the alliance to explore farming topics from beekeeping to monster traction engines with Chancellor Avery and Dean Burnett among the morning speakers.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Farm
Nebraska
Avery
E. A. Burnett
Women Dominant Attendance At Farm Exposition
At the experimental farm event Dr. C W Pugsley of the faculty spoke as experts from the agriculture department were anticipated to address poultry and other sections. Many women attended and were notably active in the poultry department.
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C. W. Pugsley
Department of Agriculture
Candidate who also ran claims asylum shortage for hopeless idiots
A political candidate who previously ran for office stated that the country lacks sufficient asylums for hopeless idiots. The remark drew criticism from opponents who labeled it insulting and undiplomatic. The candidate defended the comment as blunt assessment of mental health services.
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Justike
Weston Brick Yard
P. T. Harbour
Weston, Oregon
Hohbach’s Bakery and Lunch Room
Chile
Court Street
Kodak Trust
Hermiston Locals
Nemo
Royal Society
the Alexander Department Store
Col. Thatcher
Peet
Beavers
J. L. Vaughan
Farm and City Loans
Mark Moorhouse Company
East Court Street
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