Roosevelts Mayflower Review Welcomes Sperry Squadron
A grand Hampton Roads naval pageant marks the President’s reception of Admiral Sperry’s fleet aboard the Mayflower. The parade features 20,400 tons of battleships and cruisers, 21 guns salutes, and a public spectacle as ships pass the President’s yacht with ceremonial honors and a gala day atmosphere.
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Stevetven Flicers
Rovermmehe
Army Aid Navy
Washington
Unul East Hee
Navy
Mumpton
Connecticut Bear
Adoiral Sperry
Mounward Bond
Ponmant
Jackies
Hampton Roads
Wen
Admiral Sperry
Poni Mac Ading
Roosevelt
Fonr
Connecticut
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Hintartc
Monroe
Taft-Era Extra Session Sets March 15 Start
President-elect Taft authorized an official announcement that the extra session will convene on March 15. Republican Floor Leader Payne said the sixty-first Congress would open on that date, noting the decision was settled and publicly noted.
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Taft
Fatt
Forc
Payne
House
Earthquake Hits Luristan Persia Destruction Wide
A strong quake at Jam 2% struck western Persia in Luristan province. Sixty villages damaged or destroyed with 5 000 to 6 000 in loss. Burujurd and Selahor districts suffered the worst, with some villages engulfed. Survivors seek aid from Burnford as communications with Tehran remain by courier.
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Jam
Lurkstan
Persia
Burujurd
Selahor
Luristan
Burnford
Lerixtun
Teheran
Palmer Flies Airship Flight in Canton Ohio
Civil engineer and farmer W. N. Martin made a flight of 250 feet height six feet high in his aeroplane at Canton Ohio with initial power provided.
Millionaire Traps Dynamite Defect Sparks Narrow Escape
Lawrence M. Jules a Kansas City merchant and his family were held at gunpoint by a man in their home. The intruder demanded $7,000 and rigged a bomb which failed to explode after the Joneses fled to safety. The assailant identified as C 11 Garnett fled as police pursued a likely motive tied to poverty and ill health.
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L. W. Jones
Lawrence M. Jules
Kansas City
Jones
Tata
Teder Lim
Beth
Chester
Linlependence
Missouri rail fares show gains on main lines in 1907 report
Missouri Railway Commission reports passenger rates on principal lines, noting minor routes increased service and costs. Santa Fe average earnings rose to 387.74 per mile. Missouri Pacific up 1, with gains across several routes, while Wabash Frisco and Burlington posted losses. Commissioner John A. Scott argues these statistics justify Missouri’s rate laws.
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Missouri
Missouri Railway Commission
Josenger Tvettie
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
Kans
Texas
Iron Mountain
Burlington
John A Kcott
Quos Bends Spor Kilwand Levee and Minnesota Bowling Tour
Kilwand Levee, a former shortstop with Butalo and Milwaukee, may assume Milwaukee club management. The Minnesota State Bowling Union hosts an expanded tournament in St. Paul on Feb 11 as it grows into the International Bowling Association. Dr. TH. T. Williams signs to coach the University of Minnesota football team next season. Dorando aims to beat Hayes in the St. Paul Marathon relays. Two New York teams face fines after national commission action.
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Kilwand Levee
Butalo
Milwaukee
Texas
Minnesota State Bowling Union
International Bowling Association
St. Paul
TH. T. Williams
University of Minnesota
Board of Athletic Control
Ottawa
Dorando
Hayes
Will
Hicks
Chicago
Minnesota
Michigan
Hutcher
New York
National Commission
Hal Chase
Jake Weimer
Sunday School Lesson and Religious Teachings Highlight March Study
A long extract from a Sunday School lesson discusses Christ’s life and prophecies with emphasis on Mark 1 4 and related passages. It covers the search for meaning in scripture, the power of the Word, and references to Mohammedanism Jewish prophecy and baptism. Also notes Mrs Caroline Wall Tennant and others traveling to India, and local Indiana dry counties and St Paul mail delivery policy ahead of a Christian Endeavor convention.
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Penioogat
Otter Peetors
IML
Sony Mifferen
Anna Ger
Timasy
Terry Hwan
Kamae
Jamal Hoo
Vivcova Manuiels
Chen
Emmy
Ani
Sarah
Josie Vere
Pyken
Palestine
Serden
Evie Jutemen
Tim
Golan
Jesu
Philip
Caroline PL Wall
Carrie A. Tennant
California
Women's
Iestoration League
India
Indiana
Hamileton
Putpat
Decatur
Tipton
Yanieh
Paul
Inteyrog
Girl Bound to Bath Tub At Hotel Alleged Abduction
The 19 year old Miss Giugles was found unconscious bound in a hotel bath tub at the Wellington Hotel. Police report a strand of clues including a note and a straining of witnesses, with a person described as a man and a woman seen fleeing the hotel. Authorities pursue leads as the victim remains under care and investigators audio the hotel staff for responses.
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Hellen
Wellington
Landini
Atu
Eaport
Estes
Gil Holt
Wight
Fran
Tate
Gilliele
Taft Cabinet Complete with Knox to Serve Secretary of State
President elect Taft confirms a full cabinet. Knox to be Secretary of State after Congress cleared eligibility. Budget salaries and key posts like War and Interior named with steady expectations. Tennessee figure listed for War. moves hint at changes.
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Nox
Vatlas
Kays
Taft
George von Is
Taber
Deep Snow Spurs Rescue After Great Northern Wreck
A Great Northern train derailed miles north of Ardock due to a broken rail amid deep snow. The engine stayed on track while coaches left the line and overturned or ditched, injuring most passengers including a seriously hurt man from Chicago. Rescuers credited the heavy snow for cushioning some impacts.
Royal British Radium Institute donation and international tensions
A garbled report mentions a donation from Ket a Cosmet to the Royal British Radium Institute, with references to Canadian protests over treaties signed in Washington. It also notes border disputes, a murder near Coens Velardena, and Venezuela’s monopoly shifts on cigars and tobacco. Other items include War Dept insular affairs posts, Manila notes on Philippines, and various legal cases involving mining and a London umbrella incident.
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Edward
Washington
Canada
Adj Font
Hrancee
Coens
Thar Velardena Milning
Vrowident Gowes
Venezuiela
Venexuela
Bureau of Insular Affairs
The
War Department
Manila
Philippines
Tiewuisusen
Winter Palace
Tom Hospital
Frank Law
Kingdtom
Ontario
Carrie Nation
London Police
Mixed Page Snippets On Baking Powder Cold Advice And Local Quips
A collage of stray excerpts covers baking powder labels and health notes praising cream of tartar purity. It includes household tips, price points, and frank lines on colds with Lane’s tablets as a remedy. Also features jokes, social chatter, and brief quotes from readers and columns.
New Ideas Stir Wisconsin Couple to Try Postum
A Wisconsin couple reports health improvements after switching from coffee to Postum. They describe better sleep, nerves, skin, and temper, noting relief grew with continued use. Friends initially skeptical later preferred Postum to coffee, praising its taste and effects. The letter is attributed to the Postum Company of Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Hudband
Postum
Pride
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Weillville
Chicago Trade Shows Growing Financial Activity
A weekly trade overview notes rising bank payments and improving trade sentiment in Chicago. Storm delays caused transport holdups but moments indicate progress in concessions, demand for heavy machinery, and extended operations seeking new contracts and labor hire.
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Chicago
Rkely
Fibellatel
Heswoud
Amulet
Irregular trade and industry amid storm disruptions
New York reports irregular trade and industry activity due to stormy weather. Talks of tariff revision influence prices, with manufacturers offering concessions. Industrial output remains below normal and demand weak. Weekly tallies show shifts in production and shipments despite some gains.
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New York
Susie
Bel
Market Quotes From Multiple States Pig Hogs Wheat and Cattle Prices
Regional price listings show cattle and hogs trading across Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee and Buffalo with ranges for wheat corn rye oats and barley. Notable figures include hogs 4.00 to 6.75, cattle shipping 2.00 to 8.50, wheat No 2 around 1.12 to 1.19, corn No 2 white about 0.60 to 0.80, and lambs 5.00 to 7.50, reflecting varied market activity in early markets.
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Ste. Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Hamalee
Detroit
Bath
Ste. Milwavker
York
Toledo
Reorganization Plans for Pillabury Washburn Flours
A creditor committee announced plans to reorganize the Pillabury Washburn Flours Company limited. The report notes financial distress and outlines restructuring steps as part of the creditor-led effort.
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Pillabury-Washburn Flours Company, Limited
Boston
Montana
United States Steel Corporation
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Gollen
Iis
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Mare
Boot Lane
Chicago ‘Tribune
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Lyloy
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Johan A. Salzer
Lato
Salzer
China
Kaye Samuel Merwin
Vilage
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Miss #trong
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Wisconsin Telephone Company
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Independent Telephone Association
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