Turbulent Washington Docket Marks Political Shuffle
Washington notes report resignation rumors around Jasper Wilson as father, Secretary James Wilson, eyes cabinet departure. Treasury enforcement curbs smuggling. Milwaukee inquiry into Wisconsin Senator Isaac Stephen son election proceeds. Dramatic incidents include murders, plane feats, strikes, and international tension signaling a busy political season.
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Jasper Wilson
James Wilson
Washington
Italy and Turkey Clash In Tripoli Skirmishes
Italian forces landed at Tripoli after shelling and took the town as Turkish troops withdrew. A fleet dispatch reported steps to occupy the coast of Tripoli and Greek mobilization echoed across the region. Reports say Italian destroyers sank a Turkish vessel near Prevesa and communications with Tripoli were cut off as Italy tightened control of Benghazi and the coast.
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Germany
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St. Giovanni di Medua
Cement Talk No 8 Promotes Universal Portland Cement Use
The notice extols concrete for improving any place from sidewalks to foundations. It praises Universal Portland Cement for uniform color and strength and urges readers to ask dealers for it. The ad notes a Chicago address and an annual output of 10,000,000 barrels.
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Universal Portland Cement CO
W. Adams Street
Chicago
Lesson in Good Manners from a Boy Scouts handshake
A tale from The Twice-a-Month Popular Magazine recounts three Baltimore youths meeting President Taft. One boy used his left hand to shake, explaining it as Boy Scouts practice. Taft quipped that scouts should learn to shake with the right as they improve. The piece ends noting many grads avoid dying rich.
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Boy Scouts
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