Hints of Five Big Actions in U S House of Representatives
Representative Harris seeks a retired list in life saving service. Reilly proposes an eight hour day for mail carriers and clerks. The reapportionment bill would expand the House from 391 to 433 seats. A resolution seeks to abolish the Senate and strip veto and court powers. Small bills a drinking cup ban moves forward in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Massachusetts
United States
Reilly
Connecticut
House of Representatives
House
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Congress
Senate
John H. Small
North Carolina
Washington
Monstrous strikes threaten Chicago and economy
A wave of labor unrest threatens 63000 jobs and massive building losses across Chicago and the Midwest. Indictments allege railroad rebate conspiracies. confined trials proceed in Illinois and Ohio. A Buffalo trolley collision injures. a circus elephant attacks its trainer in Dixon Missouri.
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Chicago
Middle ‘West
Dixon, Mo
Wolgast Knocks Out Hogan in Second Round
Lightweight champion Ad Wolgast overwhelmed California challenger Hogan with rapid blows at Madison Athletic Club New York. The bout, planned for ten rounds, ended in the second round by technical knockout as Wolgast preserved his title.
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Ad. Wolgast
Hogan
California
Madison Athletic Club
New York
Rebels attack the week end special near Cuernavaca
The week end special traveling 75 miles south of Mexico City toward El Paraje was shot up by rebels. Three passengers and a ne croporter were killed and several others injured. The engineer is missing. Among the dead is Dr. Pehr Olssen-Seffer, a noted botanist. Berlin papers criticized American diplomacy and blamed the U S for the ambassador's resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuernavaca
Mexico City
el Parue
Pehr Olssen-Seffer
Victory for Borah pushes direct senatorial election plan forward
Senator Borah and allies muster strong support for direct senatorial elections by passing a judiciary committee report on a House resolution. The measure, backed by Democrats and progressive Republicans, drops the Sutherland amendment which had blocked earlier efforts. Democratic and progressive ranks align as key votes favor reform.
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Washington
Borah
Senate Committee On Judiciary
House
Sutherland
Chilton
Overman
Culberson
Deacon
Cummins
Brown
Clark
Wyoming
Dillingham
Warandegee
Root
Death and Ruin in Canton Canton Rebellion Turmoil
Reports from Canton and western Kwangtung describe a violent uprising led by Wu Sum and brigand Luk of Shuntak. Loyal forces clash with revolters who burn, loot, and bomb frontline troops. Bombs from a barricaded rice store ignite fires. many revolters die, and civilians face famine prices as streets run with casualties.
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Hongkong
China
Kwangtung
Wu Sum
Japan
Luk
Shuntak
Canton
West
Veagh Sued for Libel Over Leach Statements
Franklin MacVeagh secretary of the treasury is named defendant in a $100,000 libel suit filed in the circuit court by Charles Leach former Cleveland collector of customs. Leach alleges MacVeagh claimed he dumped woolen goods before duties were paid and allowed imports to be warehoused, violating treasury rules.
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Chicago
Franklin MaceVeagh
the Treasury
Charlies
Leach
Cleveland
MacVeagh
Taft
Treasury Department
A Worm That’s Hard to Kill Treatment Ad
A promotional notice touts Resinol ointment as a universal cure for skin eruptions including ringworm eczema herpes psoriasis and barber's itch. It claims rapid relief from itching and inflammation and asserts the product is gentle on baby skin. Sold in opal jars for fifty cents and one dollar at druggists. Resinol Chemical Co. Baltimore MD.
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Resinol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Double-Edged Wedding Emotions Reflected by Fathers
A father remarks on the solemnity of daughters marrying and moving away. The squire concedes that it is even more solemn when they do not marry, highlighting the bittersweet tone of unions and departures.
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Squire
Not Exactly Patriotic Irishman in Quarrel Sparks Banter
A local incident features an Irish man among several nationalities who, while intoxicated, sought to uphold Erin's glories. A foreigner quips an honest man is the noblest work of God, provoking a sharp reply from the Hibernian who mishears and shouts Get out an Irishman is.
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Erin
Widow Sees Life Insure Hope With Postum Change
A widow recounts she avoided costly life insurance rejection after stopping coffee and using Postum. Her health improved from heart trouble and neuralgia, headaches, and weight gain to a passing medical exam. Seven years on she remains a Postum user, crediting it with lasting health benefits.
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Postum Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Factory seeks district distributor in Sanpete area
An established factory plans to open a distributing office in this district and seeks a resident distributor with 100 to 3000 dollars in cash, stock for immediate orders, monthly compensation of 100 to 200 dollars plus commissions, and permanent arrangements. References required. Apply to ey Manufacturing Association Chicago.
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Ey Manufacturing Association
West Hawton St
Chicago
It Might Help
A man recalls his wife no longer greets him at the door after work. He suggests bringing home a small check two or three times weekly to restore the habit.
Taking a Chance in a Wartime Romance
A brief dialogue reveals Miss Willing declaring she will not leave, while her employer questions the decision, highlighting a vow to stay for better or worse. The exchange hints at personal and social tensions within an era of upheaval.
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Miss Willing
Mothers and Health Warn of Childbirth Strain
The piece argues motherhood is a trying era for many women and stresses preparation to avoid nervous strain after delivery. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as restoring health and invites women to write to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for confidential counsel.
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D.een
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Illinois State Senate
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N. J
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Vienna
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United States Treasury
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Galena
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Kwangtung Province
Mang
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Eyl
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