Washington News Roundup Aims for Democratic Agenda
In Washington a caucus flows into policy as the Democratic majority targets reciprocity with Canada and a farmers free list. Legislation on wool and cotton schedules, forestry, and government reform follows, while indictments, pardons, and personnel moves ripple through the administration and Congress.
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Canada
House of Representatives
United States
Moore
Pennsylvania
Taft
Thaddeus I. Potter
Portland
Ore
Francis W Taylor
Chicago
Twenty-first Ward
Treasury
MacVeagh
Interior
Fisher
Dickinson
Bowers
Representative Kinkaid
Nebraska
Spain
Diverse 1900s News Briefs Span Politics, War, and Law
Senator Lafe Young returns to Des Moines. Roosevelt mocks Illinois voters. Wheat prices rise after a crop report. Nebraska farmland value doubles over a decade per census. Government troops defeat Arab rebels near Sanaa with heavy casualties. American Implement raises capital from 10 million to 50 million in Illinois. Seattle to open police roles to women. Inauguration date moves debated in House. John Hays Hammond pleads not guilty in damages suit. Russian Duma approves 75 million for Black Sea naval build. Mrs. Logan A. Swope plans Kansas City trial funding limits. Judge Sanborn issues exhaustive ruling on Minnesota rate cases.
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Pennsylvania
Norris
House
Maine
William S. Kenyon
United States
Iowa
California
W. S Kenyon
H. A. Mudge
Rock Island
Oklahoma
Kansas
Gomez
Revolutionary Junta
Washington
Mexico
Court of Commerce
Congress
Taft
Texas
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nebraska Railway Commission
Nebraska
National Negro Democratic Executive Committee
Indianapolis
New Mexico
Fisher
Hector MacDonald
China
Secret Service
Harry B. Porter
Denver
Serena E. Payne
Payne
M. Cruppi
Senate
Alden Guan de Villaine
France
Stanley Williams
Miguel Mayet
Mexicali
William E. Hagan
Kansas City
Independence
John Bramhall
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Hagan
Wyoming Penitentiary
Carey
Wyoming
Middle West
M. R. Little
Charles de Vaul
New York
Gaynor
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Union Depot
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Illinois
Lorimer
Chicago
Sanaa
Yemen
American Implement Company
Springfield
Police Department
Seattle
Henry
John Hays Hammond
J. Sully
Duma
Black Sea
Logan A. Swope
Dr. Hyde
Stormy session looms as National Congress faces clash
Carrie Nation, once seriously ill, is recovering. Ex mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland has died after a lengthy illness. Stephen Crawford, candidate for mayor of Alton Illinois, has posted a 2400 forfeit to refrain from closing saloons on Sunday if elected.
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Congress
Carrie Nation
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Stephen Crawford
Alton
Democratic Leaders Face Hurdles Over Free List Tariff Bill
In the extraordinary session the Democratic majority in the House pushed popular election of senators and the campaign publicity bill. Minority leaders warn the free list tariff measure will face a stout fight and a prolonged debate as they challenge rushed framing and revenue data.
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Washington
Congress
House of Representatives
United States
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Underwood
Ways and Means Committee
Tab
Peace Talk In The Air Around Mexican Border
Washington officials voiced anxiety over Mexican developments endangering Americans near the boundary. President Taft received war department bulletins about federals advancing on Insurgents at Agua Prieta but stayed confident no attack would come before Monday. All peace talk was in the air.
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Washington
Mexico
Boundary Line
Taft
White House
War Department
Agua Prieta
Battle near Chihuahua yields heavy Rebel losses
Fortified clash between Sauz and Santa Clara near Chihuahua Mexico left about forty rebels killed and over 100 wounded. Federal couriers reported five dead initially but warned figures could rise. Some women and children are believed among the casualties.
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Mex
Sauz
Santa Clara Canyon
Here
Portugal Cabinet Discusses Constitution Draft for Assembly
In Lisbon the cabinet begins debate on a constitutional project to be presented to a constitutional assembly. The plan envisions a 235 member body to draft the new constitution.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Prelates Lukewarm on Peace Move Stead Says
London report says W T Stead told a universal peace meeting Sunday that the archbishop of Canterbury and the Anglican church showed apathy toward the peace movement.
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London
W T. Stead
Archbishop of Canterbury
Anglican Church
Liberty Manufacturing seeks district distributer with cash stock
An established factory plans a district distribution office and seeks a resident distributor with 600 to 3000 dollars in cash and stock for immediate orders. Compensation 100 to 200 dollars monthly plus commissions and expenses per contract. References required. Apply to Liberty Manufacturing Association 230 West Huron St Chicago.
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Liberty’ Manufacturing Association
West Huron St
Chicago
Meaning of A. G. in stock listing debated
In the stock market exchange, Rodrick and Van Albert discuss the initials A. G. in "A. G. Preferred." Van Albert speculates Associated Gas while Roderick toys with American Girl Preferred. The dialogue centers on deciphering the abbreviation.
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Rodrick
A. G
van Albert
Roderick—H'm
Starch Brands Claim Home Laundering Advantage
A smooth iron and Defiance Starch let households launder shirt waist at home with as much stiffness and finish as steam laundries. It promises less wear to goods and a starch that does not stick to the iron, making ironing a pleasure.
Premiere danseuse advertised with five snakes
A Stray Stories line notes a premiere dancer advertised to perform with five snakes twined about her. The quip suggests the dancer would indeed dance if a snake crawled on her. The remark reflects playful newspaper whimsy and frontier showbiz flavor.
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
An 1890s style ad promotes ASE for Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder. It claims to soothe corns bunions ingrowing nails swollen and sweating feet and helps with callous spots with a free sample offer and address in Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S
Olmsted
le Roy
Preliminary Suspension in Curious Household Dispute
In an odd domestic dispute, a preliminary suspension is noted as Jobbie’s wife reportedly enforces a household rule. Alleged methods include raising lace curtains and compelling Jobbie to hang up his watch as a symbol of order.
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Jobbie
Ham Ling Wizard Oil Promotes Sore Throat Remedy
Ancient ad style blocks tout Ham ling Wizard Oil as a cure for sore throat and potential disease spread via food. The text also quotes Terence and Plublius Syrus. It mentions Garfield Tea as a remedy for constipation and overall health.
Is There Any Field for New Poets
A witty exchange from Lippincott's Magazine hints at a potter's field as a joke about new poets. The remark plays on the phrase for burying the dead and a literary niche for aspiring writers.
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Potter's Field
Lippincott’s Magazine
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