Taft greets Japanese envoy as Mexico unrest looms
A condensed look at Taft's cordial exchange with Baron Uchida after ratification talks with Japan. The report notes rising Mexican tensions and U S contemplation of intervention to protect American interests. Also covered are postal workers gaining a Sunday day off and arbitration talks with France.
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Taft
Japan
Baron Uchida
Washington
Mexico
United States
White House
Mexican cabinet names Francisco de la Barra as foreign minister
President Diaz appoints Francisco de la Barra to head the foreign relations ministry in the Mexican cabinet. Private cables from Far East representatives alarm business houses in London and elsewhere, noting growing tension and the expectation that Russia may soon declare war on China.
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Francisco de la Barra
United States
Diaz
Londo
Far East
Russia
China
Illinois News Nuggets Briefs Across Cities
Regional items report wolf bounty payments in Galesburg five dollars per year pelts shown. gas tank workmen near Missed danger on Hurd's Island 140 feet high. Peoria child Val Lawless severely injured after a fall from a second story window. Granite City grocery owner Peter Goshoff shot by brother-in-law Kosta Mitsareff. McLeansboro Irene Nation burned while playing. Litchfield industrial league meeting for city betterment. Waukegan suit to force Zion City Coy Gasworks to honor agreement. Chicago oleomargarine moonshining case fines for Wirth Wirth Raidy. Peoria indictments against Earl Butler and C S Marvin for embezzlement. Chicago wife of Maj Maxwell Dickson commits suicide over insanity home fears. Jacksonville C P & St L shops closed to April 3. Jacksonville Chicago Illinois College alumnae dinner attandance. Danville Adam Oliver charged with stabbing brother in religious dispute.
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Galesburg
Board of Supervisors
Aurora
West
United Gas and Electric Company
Hurd's Island
Peoria
Val Lawless
Opon
Proctor Hospital
Granite City
Peter V. Goshoff
Kosta A. Mitsareff
McLeansboro
Irene Nation
Doss Nation
Thackeray
Litchfield
Litchfield Industrial League
Waukegan
Cock Electric Company
Chicago
Gus D. Thomas
Zion
Wilbur Glen Voliva
Zion City
Cook W Electric Company
Thomas
LCO
Landis
Joseph F. Wirth
Tony Wirth
Patrick Raidy
Federal
Fort Leavenworth
Sheboygan County Dairy Company
Calumet Avenue
Feorla
Earl W. Butler
C. S. Marvin
Butler
Peoria County
Fulton County
Maxwell Dickson
Madison Street
Jacksonville
Chicago Society of Illinois College
Rommelkamp
Danville
Adam Oliver
Metropolitan Holiness Association
Stephen
Richard Nepke
New Styles in Waists and Hats Dominate Spring Fashion
The market displays veiled blouses with embroidered inserts, bordered chiffons and crepes, striped silk tailored waists, and new bretelles with tassels. Paris plaid straw hats, small shapes with loops, and toques appear as spring millinery. Mohair suits with braid trimming and satin buckles complete the season’s look with beaded belts gaining popularity.
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Paris
Lady Fingers Recipe Instructions
Beat the yolks until lemon colored and thick. Add sugar salt and vanilla. Whip egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into yolks. Sift pastry flour and fold in lightly. Pipe strips on sheet and dust with powdered sugar. Bake in a moderate oven.
Quick Rising Yeast From Potatoes and Sugar
A home bread rising method uses six medium potatoes boiled to two quarts of water. Add sugar salt flour slurry, pour over hot potatoes, cool, then mix in a soaked yeast cake. Let stand about 12 hours. One quart of starter yields four loaves.
Ham with Currant Jelly Delicacy Recipe Note
Heat currant jelly cayenne and butter until glossy. Drape thin slices of cold boiled ham in the sauce and heat through. Serve on a hot dish with a light glaze of the currant butter for a simple, flavorful accompaniment.
Glass separation trick with warm and cold water
A tip explains that if two thin glasses stick together, place the lower glass in warm water and fill the upper one with cold water. The temperature contrast causes them to separate immediately.
Free Advice to Women by Mrs Pinkham
Women urged to write Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for confidential advice on illness. Letters are read and answered by women with consent for published testimonials. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co offers a free 80-page Text Book by mail to every woman.
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William T. Hoops
Maude Alene Sullivan Harden Hoops
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