News of a Week in Condensed Form At Home and Abroad
Happenings that make history from around the globe are summarized. The Washington Bureau notes world trade values decline due to price drops, while Representative Moore seeks Columbus Day as a public holiday. Tariff debate progress and impeachment threats surface as Taft aides expect delay until July. New Venezuelan minister Pedro Rojas introduced to Taft. Personal notes cover Willard's federal appointment and a peculiar old tale of John Fleming. Cheiro the palmist faces imprisonment in Paris and restitution claims in Hungary. An Indiana attorney seeks Knox ouster by quo warranto here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Washington
Moore
Pennsylvania
Congress
America
Columbus
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Murphy
Missouri
House
Philips and
McPherson
Taft
Dolliver
Pedro Rojas
Venezuela
Charles A. Willard
Minneapolis
Purdy
John Fleming
Haton
Louis Hamon
Cheiro
Paris
Festetics
Hungary
London
Chicago
C. W. Caldwell
Ind
Knox
Various National Events Highlight Early 20th Century News
The piece surveys diverse items including the Kansas Woman's Relief Corps silver jubilee in Ottawa and the Women's General Missionary meeting in Buffalo. It notes Civil War flags returned to Alabama Daughters of the Confederacy in Huntsville, Mehmed V’s accession in Turkey, and a government report on the 88 million population located in 13 original states. It mentions a $1,000,000 treasury plot in Russia, Dayton Kentucky treasury rumors, Prof Henry H Clayton’s transatlantic air voyage plans, a Florida mob killing, the National Daylight Association’s creation in Cincinnati, and a two hour daylight shift proposal with a mixed printer’s-office misread joint resolution on Turkey events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Department of the Woman’s Relief Corps
Ottawa
Women's General
United Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
N. Y
Fourth Ohio Cavalry
Alabama Daughters of the Confederacy
Huntsville
Mehmed V
Turkey
Treasury
Gori
Russia
Dayton
Henry H. Clayton
Boston
United States
Europe
Florida
National Daylight Association
Cincinnati
Washington
Nationwide calamities and trials dominate day in early 1900s news
Reports from Wilkesbarre to Seattle recount drownings, fires, and political trials. Six men a woman and two children drowned in Wilkesbarre. Charles Morse testifies his fortune vanished. A steamer sinks in Lake Superior with 21 aboard. A balcony collapse injures sixty in Seattle. Taft wears a protective shield after eye irritation. Legal cases include John Bradley found guilty of murder in Kenosha. International events cover raids in Kessab and peace advocates in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
John K. Gore
Actuaries’ Society of America
New York
Charles W. Morse
Adelia Shores
Lake Superior
Herman Kraft
Superior
Wis
Windsor
Ont
Beirut
Turkey
Mosler
Kessab
Seattle
Wash
Taft
Knights of Columbus
Appleton
Chicago
Sil
Knights of Pythias
Minnesota
St. Paul
Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Burlington
Naval
Military Order
Cleveland
Francis L. Wellman
Catholic Club
Paris
France
Princess Louise
Belgium
John Bradley
Kenosha
Clifford L. Smith
Libertyville
TIL
Indiana
Michigan
Harry Josephs
Belleville
Harry Rosenberg
American Federation of Musicians
Minneapolis
Saadia
Asiatic
James Boyle
Mercer
Willie Whitla
Washington
Knox
Harry Thaw
Arthur W. Behrens
St. Alban’s School For Boys
Galesburg
Ill
North Platte
Denver
Colorado
Plaza Hotel
San Francisco
Mauretania
John A. Emery
China
T. K. Graham
State Hospital For the Insane No. 2
St. Joseph
Missouri Senate
Northwest Stove Works
Oregon State Penitentiary
Saiem
Kidnapers in Prison Tell Sensational Story
James Boyle and his wife Helen Boyle were sentenced to life and 25 years for kidnapping Willie Whitla. The trial revealed Boyle’s account alleging Harry Forker plotted the crime to hush up letters, with Forker denying any involvement and calling the tale slander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Forker
Youngstown
Pittsburg
James Boyle
Helen
Willie Whitla
Western Penitentiary
Goodby
Boyle
Mercer Boyle
Dan Keeble, Jr
Mauser
East
Federal Street
Sharon
Reeble
Dan Shay
Oak Street
Forker
Shay
Foraker
Whitla
Warren
James P. Whitla
Cleveland
Taft's Uncle Elopes From Green Bay to Chicago
Escanaba Michigan reports Charles Whitney uncle of President Taft and Green Bay merchant wed Eva Gerardin a dress maker age sixty and forty years younger respectively. They arrived by train, married at once, and left for a brief honeymoon in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba, Mich
Charles Whitney
Taft
Green Bay
Eva Gerardin
Explosion at Laflin-Rand Powder Mills Kills Four at Turk Station
A blast in the Laflin-Rand Powder mills mixing room at Turk station near Columbus Kansas on Monday killed four workers: Joseph Stovall, William Morrow, Robert McFarland, and James Rood. Twenty others injured as the factory caught fire and the loss is expected to reach $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Kan
Laflin-Rand
Turk Station
Here
Joseph Stovall
William Morrow
Robert McFarland
James Rood
Public Statement by A A Perkins on Doan's Kidney Pills
County Treasurer A A Perkins of JesMey Hood County Texas reports a back and kidney ailment from an injury to his kidneys. He says Doan's Kidney Pills provided the most gratifying relief and endorses the product again. Sold by all dealers for 60 cents a box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Perkins
JesMey Hood Co
Texas
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Cow Never Said a Word on City Railcar Fender
A Dayton Columbus Dispatch item reports a truck or railcar accident where a fender picked up a young heifer at Third and Jersey. The conductor noted in the report that the victim said nothing, being carried briefly before rolling off and fleeing without a word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Railway
Third
Jersey Streets
Edward Howell
Dayton Columbus Dispatch
A Cure for Fits Seeks Readers for Free Trial Bottles
A column from Everybody's Magazine notes Epilepticide cures attracting broad attention and offers free trial bottles and literature from Dr. May Laboratory, 548 Pearl Street New York City. A comic dialogue about Texas forests and deer antlers follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. May
Pearl Street
New York City
Prohibition Advocate H H Rogers in Fairhaven
H H Rogers entered Fairhaven politics last month aiming to secure prohibition in the Massachusetts town. A resident notes Rogers opposes drinking to curb extravagance. Rogers greets neighbors on the street and jokes about a sick acquaintance skipping an Easter celebration and champagne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Rogers
Fairhaven
Massachusetts
Grape Nuts Ends Chronic Constipation Says Letter
A reader describes lifelong constipation from childhood, aided by laxatives, then cured by Grape Nuts. The letter claims immediate digestion and lasting relief, praising the food as scientific and unlimited in power. Acknowledges the ad’s promotional tone and invites readers to learn more with a slogan and a book reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
I PRESCRIPTION for nervous men and women
An old health remedy describes nervous impairment in men and women marked by sleeplessness dread worry trembles and heart palpitations. It prescribes a half pint bottle with three ounces of syrup sarsaparilla compound one ounce balmwort two hours to stand then one ounce cardiol essence and one tincture cada mene compound to be shaken and taken as a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime.
Variety. Hewitt pinched for money lately
Jewitt says women have different ways of getting money. My wife kisses me when she wants any.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt—h
Jewitt
Fall From Construction Site Ends With Remarkable Recovery
An elderly Black hod carrier fell from near the third story in a southern town during building work. Passersby rushed to aid him and gave him whiskey to revive him. He awoke conscious, declaring he felt fine despite the plunge and confusion.
Breaking Up Colds with Lane's Pleasant Tablets
A cold may be stopped at the start by Lane's Pleasant Tablets. Even strong colds have yielded in an hour or two. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents a box. If unavailable, write to Orator Woodward Le Roy New York for a free sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Woodward
le Roy
N, Y
Oldest Man in the World Reported in Mexico
Jose Gaadaloupe Aleud of Jalesti tlan Jalisco state is claimed to be the oldest man alive. Parish church birth records show a 1770 birth year, making him 139 years old. He is said to be in good physical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Gaadaloupe Aleud
Jalestitlan
Jalisco
Mexico
Allen's Foot-Base powder for swollen feet relief
Use Allen's Foot-Base powder to relieve swollen smarting tired feet, aching hot sweaty feet, corns and bunions. Shake into shoes and wear while you walk. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample by mail from Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Pettit's Eye Salve Ad Promotes Buffalo Drug, 25c
An advertisement touts Pettit's Eye Salve for sore eyes with phrases describing weak inflamed watery eyes and suggests its availability at all druggists of Howard Bros., Buffalo, New York. The copy uses quoted lines about facial expressions and eye discomfort to promote the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettit
Howard. Bros
Buffalo
N. Y
Women Brick Workers in Prussia Driven by Demand
Prussia employs nearly twenty thousand women in brick yards as demand grows for construction and public works. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is marketed for teething pain, claiming to soften gums reduce inflammation and ease vomiting. A 25 cent bottle is advertised. Some roses are named by the cheeks they decorate.
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Washington News
Whitla Boy
Green Bay, Mich
County
Tremier
Granbury
Fehginyuh Deeah
Everybody’s Magazine
Adele
Prussia
Dodds
Cascarets Roc
Mislion
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