Brief News Notes for the Busy Man
A roundup of diverse items: interstate express rate cuts about 15 percent and regulatory reforms. William Marshall Bullitt confirmed as solicitor general. naturalization extends citizenship to minor children too. absinthe import banned after October 1 via pure food decision. A Pratt Andrew replaced by PR Keiley in currency supervision. Archbald impeachment articles approved by House. Panama canal bill stance conveyed to Britain. 1904 Republican funds for Roosevelt totaled 1.9 million with no coal steel beef trust or railroad contributions alleged. postal savings bonds standings and July 1 total 754,860 revealed.
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Republican National Committee
George LB. Cortelyou
National Committee
United States Senate
Hitchcock
Seamen strike threat widens amid railroad labor tensions
The federal court in Grand Rapids dismissed 7388 cases under Judge Sessions. A new seaborne strike angle arose as longshoremen on New York railroad piers awaited a 24 hour callout. James Vidal of the Transport Workers Federation made the authorized statement. Also noted were drownings of Batlesville socialites Elsie Moore and Mildred Minor, a fatal rail crash near Chicago with multiple deaths, and other national events including a Senate vote ousting Senator Lorimer for corruption, a pace racing win in Grand Rapids, and fire, health, and disaster reports across North America.
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New York
James Vidal
National ‘Transport Workers’ Federation of America , New
Wisconsin and Prohibition conventions conclude with nominations
After a three day Atlantic City session marked by strife the national Prohibition convention nominated Eugene W. Chafin for president and Aaron Watkins for vice president. Wisconsin Governor nomination went to Judge John J. Karel by a 393 to 387 vote and the Democratic state committee was to prepare papers for both candidates. Grover Johnson began Republican nomination efforts for the state assembly as the Democratic convention adopted a platform after tax plank battles and named five top state offices for the primaries.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Twain
Eugene W. Chafin
Ilinois
Arizona
Aaron §. Watkins
Ohio
Chafin
Watkins
John J. Karel
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
A. J. Schmitz
Democratic State Committee
Foreign power offers indemnity to end Turco-Italian war
Adolfo Vivas, Nicaragua consul general, replies to Manuel Ugarte’s charge on the Nicaragua loan. He says U.S. action helped Nicaragua escape financial strain and opened the way to restore its credit abroad.
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Turkey
Italy
Tripoli
Aegean Sea
Iitaly
Adolfo Vivas
Nicaraguua
Manuel Ugarte
Nicaragua
United States
Loren… Ud with majority eyes U.S. Senate vacancy
In a political shift, Callom joins opponents of his colleague as speculation grows that he could be chosen to fill a senate vacancy when his own term ends. The move signals a potential realignment within the majority as party leaders weigh succession options.
Senate ousts Lorimer of Illinois for corruption
The Lea resolution passed 55 to 28 declaring Lorimer’s election to the U S Senate invalid due to corrupt methods. The vote prompted solemn scenes in the chamber as Lorimer left, with Dixon denying affidavits and Tillman voting yes after previously supporting Lorimer.
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U. S. Senate
William Lorimer
Illinois
Lea
Senate of the
United States
Washington
Senate of the United States
Briggs
New Jersey
Curtis
Kansas
Simmons
North Carolina
Watson
West Virginia
Jones
Lorimer
Senator Jones
Investigating Committee
Senate
Ga field Tea Advertises Health Herb Laxative
An old advertisement extols Ga field Tea as a healthful laxative made from pure herbs. It promises quick relief for burns and cuts with Cole's Carbolisalve, available at drugstores and offering free samples from J W Cole & Co of Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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Cole
Ruggists
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wia
She Was 2 Duster
Mrs Sutton advertised for a general houseworker. A colored girl answered she did not cook or wash nor sweep but could dust, which Mrs Sutton found perplexing. The anecdote appears in Everybody's as a humorous note on job expectations.
Names on Irish Carts Spark Practical Joke
In Irish country districts carts bear owners' names to save paint. A sergeant erases a sign and accuses the owner’s cart, only to be corrected by a countryman who insists his name OFlaherty remains known to all. The tale from Youth's Companion highlights witty rural pride.
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Ireland
O'Flaherty
Not a Tip But Threatens to Blow Off Head
A waiter recalls a man from Arizona who demanded silence with a violent threat. The associate reports the guest warned he would blow off the top of the head if interrupted, prompting concern and caution.
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Arizona
Postum Affects Digestion and Complexion Wonders
A Washa family case shows tea and coffee disturbing digestion and causing a sallow complexion. A few days on Postum improved digestion, cleared skin, and steadied nerves, with all members preferring Postum now. The letter, from Postum Co., promises more true stories in The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Great Britain
Alfred Mitchell Inness
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United States League of Local Building and Loan Associations
Woodrow Willson
Joe Patchen II
Jon Patchen
Bessie Bonehall
Will Fleming
Ahern
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Port Hawkesbury, N. S
Robert G. Valentine
Indian Affairs
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Garfield
Grover Johnson
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