Plain Language Weekly Review on Roosevelt Reply to Senate
The weekly review outlines President Roosevelt’s plain terms to the Senate regarding a request for reasons behind the prosecution of a steel trust. It notes the president’s assertion that it is not within the Senate’s authority to direct executive actions or demand explanations from the attorney general.
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Senate
Demensac Coal and Tron Company
United States Stew Corporation
Bonaparte
Borron
MM Sern
Boermparte
Pound
Congress
Powsas Warn China Aimed by Yuan Shi Kal Incident
The American British and Japanese ministers advocate a strong stance to maintain peace after actions by Grand Councillor Yuan Shi Kal at Pokin China. German Besian and French ministers lack clear instructions and await developments. Chinese officials report inquiries about Tuan Chi Hai and reject representations from former governments.
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Yuan Shi Kal
Pokin
China
Tuan Chi Hai
Chines
Formen Gover Amonia
Springfield Fire Tears Through Baldwin Theater District
A Wednesday blaze in Springfield, Missouri destroyed the Baldwin Theater and damaged several business district structures. The five story theater, using the Rett entertainment space, housed numerous guests who escaped as the fire spread. Fire Chief Kanada was injured. the cause is listed as an explosion in the theater basement.
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Pire Pere
Rome
Springfield
Springfeld
Baldwin
Kanada
As All
Typhoid Fear in Memina and Reggio Outbreak
Reports describe a typhoid fever outbreak threatening Memina and Reggio with widespread danger. Officials warn dysentery could be mistaken for typhoid and urge immediate sanitary measures to prevent further deaths and contagion among refugees and local populations.
Wizard parson to wed couples at Bristol hotel
Rev Alfred H Burroughs of Bristol Tennessee, known as the wizard parson, ran a hotel for bridal couples and closed 1908 with a record of 2,801 marriages. He operates a twenty room house including a bridal chamber and welcomes couples eloping from Virginia and West Virginia to Tennessee where laws favor underage marriage. He is past 75 but active, using umbrellas to shelter patrons during showers.
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Alfred H. Hurroungis
Alfred Hareiton Burroughs
Bristol
Tenn
Wzard Parson
Secretaries Authority Over Board Of Pure Food Referees
Questioning of Secretary Wilson before agriculture committees focuses on whether he exceeded authority in creating the board of pure food referees and in setting aside 100000 for the board’s work. The investigation centers on compliance with the law's spirit as the House committees examine past actions.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Board of Pure Food Referees
House Committees On Agriculture
Wilson
United States Monitor Cheyenne Sets Sail for California Ports
The United States monitor Cheyenne, from Wyoming, sailed from San Francisco harbor Tuesday bound for southern California ports. The vessel recently received an oil burning furnace and the current voyage is an experiment to determine the effect of oil on boilers and performance aboard.
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United States
Cheyenne
Wyoming
San Francisco
California
Carrie Nation to Play London Vaudeville Stage
Carrie Nation to perform at a London music hall after accepting an engagement for a vaudeville appearance. The act promises opportunity to advance her campaign with courteous and attentive treatment guaranteed as far as possible.
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Carrie Nation
London
Fire destroys Puget Sound Mill and Tibor plant
The Mesest shingle mill in Bellington Washington burned Monday night causing a loan loss of 415000 with 150000 of insurance. W J Cleveland who was a saw filer perished in the blaze and several others had narrow escapes as the fire started from a hot box.
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Big Tom
Puget Sound
Tibor Company
Bellington
W. J. Cleveland
Senator Foreaker to Transfer to Courts After March 4
After March 4 next the activities of Senator Foreaker will move from the United States senate to the courts. It is believed he will become attorney for Brownville soldiers in a bid to test the constitutionality of the president action recharging them without honor reform the end of their entiatment.
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Foreaker
United States Senate
Brownville
Treasury Statement Outlines General Fund Balance
Treasury report details general fund balances and expenditures. Officials emphasize accuracy in presenting revenues, outlays, and year to date totals.
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Tuteday
Treasury
General Fund
Big Sum for Italy Helps Earthquake Sufferers
Congress approved a 509000 appropriation for Italy's quake victims with swift president signature and prompt shipping of relief aboard Celtic and Callon. Officials praise the relief plan, with Griscom directing funds and a special committee trusted to allocate the aid promptly.
Death of Detroit banker Henry Potter Sr by self inflicted gunshot
Henry Potter Sr vice president of the People’s State Savings bank of Detroit Michigan shot himself Monday morning ending a period of nervous prostration. He was found dead in the bathroom with a bullet wound to the head after a 9 am shot. Potter had earlier suffered a collapse during a bath in his residence and family members saw a glass escape light turned away. Cashier Lawson stated to AP that Potter’s bank affairs were reportedly straight and all right.
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People’s State Savings Bank
Detroit
Mich
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Bath
Jax
Sas
Lawson
Peo People’s Bare Savings Bank
Associated Press
Castro Operated Upon in Berlin for Kidney Complaint
Former Venezuelan president Castro underwent kidney surgery in Berlin on Monday by Dr Israel. The operation aimed to correct effects of an earlier Venezuela procedure. Castro issued a statement saying he did not come to Germany to shirk responsibility and that he would reveal the outcome to the world.
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Castro
Venezuela
Berlin
Israel
Germany
Supreme Court Denies Petition in 20 Million Fine Case
The Supreme Court of the United States on Monday denied the government's petition for a writ of certiorari in the 20,000,000 fine case against the Standard Oil Company. The decision leaves standing a lower court ruling that favored the government, while reversing part of a lower court ruling in the Consolidated Gas Company case. The court also held a New York gas price of 40 cents per 1,000 cubic feet constitutional in New York City.
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Supreme Court
United States
Supreme Court of the United
Washington
Consolidated Gas Company
New York City
New York
Bribers Indicted In Pittaburs Council Scandal
Pittaburs councilmen seven accused of taking bribes and conspiring to secure payoffs, with two former bankers charged, all arrested two weeks ago. Old showman Barney Reynolds, 72, found dead in Cleveland hotel room from heart disease. Elks donate 85000. R Le Holland wires 5000 to Red Cross for earthquake relief. New York cabmen and chauffeurs’ strike declared off. Chicago grand jury resumes probe into packing houses and railroads. Chicago quake relief reaches 75000. mystery Ramchand sum noted.
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Barney Reynolds
Iale Hotel
Cleveland
Elks
R. le Holland
Colorado Springs
Colo
National Red Cross Association
Washington
South Dakota Opens Legislature With Oath and Gown
South Dakota state government begins its new term as both houses convene at noon. Justice Haney administers the senate oath, Justice Whiting the house oath, and Gov. Crawford reads his message followed by Gov. Veaney’s inaugural remarks. Cheney elected Speaker as officers are named. a grand inauguration ball marks the social climax of the day.
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Veaney
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H. Murder
Periington
Dee
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Arme
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Arma
James Olsen
Union
Mostmaster
A. J. Craton Grant Messenger
T. W. Leavitt
Kingsbury
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Lark Hiving Clark
Mife Trhesirer
Man and Woman Die Within a Fortnight in South Dakota
Mr and Mrs Henry migrated from Tolesty, Ohio to South Dakota seeking health improvements. After years of illness their condition worsened. Mr Henry died first, followed 48 hours later by his wife. They left two young children, a two year old and a five month old, to be cared for. Public concern grows over guardianship and future care.
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Henry
Slonx
Bmenry
Horse Rustlers Arrest Spark in Stanley County
Stanley County officers report breaking up a horse rustling ring centered near Forest City and Pierre. Suspects Thy Tlarnos Zigtes and Farnes are linked to the case, with police pursuing Henry Oakes as a potential participant along the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.
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Tlarnos
Forest City
Elmer Zigtes
Pierre
Stanley
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Zigler
Farnes
Ae Forte
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Lotte
Net
Matster
Henry Oakes
Anther
Union County Officers Take Charge On Cold Day
Newly elected Union County officers assumed duties Tuesday at Eli Point as the county board of commissioners met to approve bonds and conduct a heavy session. The day proved the coldest of the season with temperatures 10 to 12 degrees below zero and four inches of snow causing heavy drifting across the northern and central parts of the state. An Artesian well on J. G. Bartine’s farm near Ondoma struck water at 64 feet, with plans to sink more wells. Revival meetings are underway by the Elk Point Congregational, Methodist, and Episcopal churches for four weeks or longer if interest continues. Mrs A L Anderson of Canton died Tuesday at about 60, survived by husband and one daughter. Otto Tarteon of Geddes broke his right arm when thrown from a horse as it bolted, fracturing two places.
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United States
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Naples
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Merete
Union County
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Board of County Commissioners
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Ehurehor
Elk Point
Old Business Man Quits Rexandria Leader retires from active bike trade
EK Wickhem of Rexandria retires after more than thirty years in Alexandria business. The sale of his interests to Michael Pitts and Ora Pitts includes the brick core building and mammoth stock. Purchasers take possession March 1, with Wickhem long noted for aiding pioneers during hardship and credit extension. He will retire to enjoy the fortune built by thrift.
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Rexandria
BI Wickhem
Alexandria
Mp Wickhem
Dakota Territory
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John
Ora Pitts
Wickhem
Pat” Wickhem
Andrew Dneksen
Mains of Man Pound and Death Near Camp Creek
A missing man John Swanson is feared dead after a search found a body near Camp Creek half a mile from Bert Gardner’s ranch on Saturday. Decomposition and animal scavenging noted. unclear if the death is natural or foul. Political and local incidents follow, including elevator fire near Gremsary depot and a bobsled accident at Homestake hospital. details describe injuries and uncertain recoveries.
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John Swamson
Louis Graham
Stureie
Camp Creek
Bert Gardner
Kane Hieed Theen
John Swanson
Amending US Constitution on psychology proposed by Samuel W
A secretary of state received a request to adopt two amendments to the U S Constitution during the next legislative session. Both relate to psychology and are forwarded by Samuel W food who claims the title Oracular research of numerous presidents and warns of limits on candidacy and officials. The proposals include an interstate arbitration board and a provision to regulate the election and powers of certain officials under an oracular process. The letter expresses support for W J Bryan and depicts a broad, urgent plan to restructure executive and legislative authority, with implications for presidential succession and electoral control. The message also references recent state actions, budget considerations, and upcoming county elections.
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Secretary of State
United States
Samuel W. Food
Washington
Jeferson
J. Q. Adams
W. H. I. Harrison
Pierce
Taylor
Nachanan
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes Hoveland
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Locatee and Becker in Swap of Identities and Jurisdictions
Fragmentary note references Locatee and Becker with mentions of residence, voting, a New York fee divorce, and ages in Dakota and Europe. The garbled text hints at legal or political questions crossing locations and jurisdictions without clear outcomes or dates.
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Knicker
Becker
New York
Dakota
Europe
Fairy Tale Laughs and Lost Vaccinations in Old Snippets
A pasted mix of quips from newspapers includes a child asking about fairy tale beginnings, an Irish aunt and misheard lines, a note on the mandrill baboon’s colors, a malaprop episode about shaving, and a vaccination certificate moment with a frightened new pupil.
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Johnny
Roosevelt Attacks Congress in Special Message on Service Row
President Roosevelt delivers a forceful message to Congress addressing corruption claims and defense of the government’s role in crime detection. He denies charges of corruption, asserts no proof against members of the current Congress, and argues for continued funding to strengthen investigative and law enforcement efforts. The communication emphasizes the need for an efficient government apparatus to combat crime and safeguard public funds.
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