Opening of Congress Sees Cannon Passing Power to Democrats
Thousands gather at the Capitol for the opening of the short session as Speaker Cannon faces a looming Democratic majority. The blind chaplain Rev. Couden may retain his post while veterans like clerk Alexander McDowell and parliamentarian Asher Hinds prepare to depart. several senators begin their final terms in a Senate with shifting control.
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E. B. Clark
Washington
Capitol
Congress
House of
Cannon
Couden
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Alexander McDowell
Asher C. Hinds
Maine
Rebels Seize Macao City in Mutiny on Tuesday Night
In Macao, the Patria gunboat crew and local garrison rebelled seizing the city government at bayonet point. They demanded expulsion of religious orders, higher pay, and indemnity. the governor granted these under threat. Nuns driven from Santa Clara convent. cannon placed before the government house. fear for life and property grows.
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Macao
China
Portugal
Santa Clara
Doan's Kidney Pills Publicity Ad from 1909
An old advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills to cure kidney illness and associated symptoms. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. EH Dewey of Neligh Nebraska describing dropsy and swelling cured after use. The ad urges purchase at 50 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
EH. E. Dewey
Neligh
Doan
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Unmistakable Hint In A Late Evening Call
A humorous report notes Young Stayrate seeking clues from a young lady during an evening call. She found watching the clock and similar devices futile and instead ordered refreshments while her mother sent breakfast food to the table.
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Stayrate
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised to Cure All Stages
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, describing its internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offering 100 dollars if it fails to cure. Includes testimonials, dosage details, and a note on Hall's Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
The Hunter-Sure It Is Rivalry Sparks Fan Fuel
Comic taunts fly as fans claim a heated rivalry between The Friend-Shucks and The Hunter-Sure It Is, with bold claims and playful barbs fueling local chatter and chants.
Postum Lifts Washington Woman From Nervous Trouble
A Washington woman credits Postum with reversing four years of chronic nervous problems once she stopped coffee. She details days of exhaustion between spells and now cares for two babies while running her home, praising Postum as the source of her improved health and cheer.
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Washington
Wellsville
Old Pete’s Little Joke From Philadelphia Times
Amusing exchange recounted at the Trenton avenue and Dauphin street police station. Sergeant McCay tells how Old Pete Fiood, longtime Franklin cemetery attendant, was asked about basiless and replied in a heavy bass voice that no living soul was buried that day.
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Pete
Trenton Avenue
Dauphin Street
McCay
Pete Fiood
Franklin Cemetery
Jim
Basiless
Philadelphia Times
One Thing That Will Live Forever and Pettit's Eye Salve Note
The passage notes long ago sales of Pettit's Eye Salve first boxed in 1807 with a century of growth, mentions Mrs Winelow's Soothing Syrup for teething and child care, and a quotation about romance with flowers versus diamonds. It also references Howard Bros druggists in Buffalo New York and Lowell quotes on dreams and money.
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Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Heights
Florida
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Ipa
Mr. Meekton
Lowell
Lewis
Munyon
Munyon’s
50D & Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Fideka
Lvunlia
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Florida Colony
United States
Jacksonville Heights Improvement Company
Hogan Street
Jacksonville Heights Improvement Co
Jacksonville, Fla
Putnam
Ackage
Beokiev
Seash
Micon Monroe Mrug
Quincy
Lllnotm
Lara
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