Taft to Decide Ballinger Pinchot Rift This Week
President Taft facing a heated clash between Interior Secretary Ballinger and Forester Pinchot over Cunningham coal claims. Some Pinchot allies say he will resign if Taft backs Ballinger, while officials expect either Ballinger or Pinchot to depart. Glavis faces potential removal if charges prove unfounded.
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Washington
Taft
Ballinger
Forester Pinchot
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior
Beverly
Inr Department
Cunningham
Pinchot
Glavis
Alaska
Interior Department
Mr. Pinchot
Girl's torso found in bag along Detroit creek
The tor sobody of a young woman about 20 years old was found weighted in a bag in Frome s creek at Ecorse near Detroit. The body was moved to Wyandotte and lack of head and limbs hinder identification. Police suspected murder as officials searched for possible matches among three missing women.
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Detroit
Mich
Fromse Creek
Ecorse
Wyandotte
Widow of Jesse James attends Ocean Grove camp meeting
At Ocean Grove New Jersey Mrs Jesse James widow of the Missouri bandit was among faithful attendees at the annual camp meeting. She aided a fallen participant Miss Anna Hughes who died before the audience of 2000 while prayer was led. James has led large meetings in song and prayer during the event.
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Jesse James
Ocean Grove
N. J
New York
Anna Hughes
James
James Bas
Well painted increases home value and appeal
A National Lead Company offer promotes using the right paint to boost selling and occupancy value. It provides free outfit No. 49 with color schemes and specifications plus a paint adulteration detector, sent to requestors in New York. The page also features light humor pieces on grammar and family anecdotes.
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National Lead Company
Trinity
It Was His Way
A Kansas farmer recalls eavesdropping on the farmers telephone line. He notes the audible click of others receivers when he talks, but he keeps his own line quiet by letting it down slowly so it does not click.
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Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Expectation of proposal sparks home tonight debate
In a domestic exchange a daughter expresses hope that the father will not be away tonight. The daughter hints that Mr Slowboy may seek her hand, while the father questions a formal proposal. The daughter asserts that a proposal is imminent but not yet made.
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Slowboy
Sense About Food Advice on Grape-Nuts Digestive Help
A Terre Haute reader lauds Grape-Nuts for digestion and nourishment after long indigestion, noting her husband’s quick recovery and their child’s preference. The letter emphasizes proper nutrition over medicine and promotes Grape-Nuts as a reliable daily food.
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Terre Haute
White Steamers Use Kerosene as Fuel
The White Company of Cleveland demonstrated its kerosene fueled steam car on the 2650 mile Glidden Tour from Detroit to Denver to Kansas City under observer supervision. Kerosene proved cheaper and more efficient than gasoline, with no smoke or smell, and easily obtainable across ten Middle West states. The cars required minimal repairs, and demand for the $2000 and $4000 models exceeded expectations.
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White Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit
Denver
Kansas City
Pinkerton
New York Sun
Convention Hall
Ten States
Middle West
Chickens a Nuisance Debate Sparks Local Satire
The Charleston News and Courier weighs the chicken nuisance issue with humorous asides from readers. The Baltimore Sun notes the quip about frying chickens being a remedy, while many lament garden depredations and poultry troubles.
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Charleston News and Courier
Baltimore Sun
Suspicious Silence Hints at Misconduct in Child Tale
Excerpted lines show Howard noted Elwood’s quietness as a sign of mischief. The Delineator text reflects domestic scene tension with a mother hearing the quiet child figure.
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Howard
Elwood
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Forester
Bangit
Hetty
Edith
Maude
Mamma
Lewis
Dodds
Guari
Wational Lead Company
Trinity Building
Defiance Starch
Gistef
Wronk
Cascarets Roc
Chicago
Cheyennes River Reservation
General Land Office
le Beau
Aberdeen, S. D
Minneapolis & St. Louis
R.R
Iowa Central
Minneapolis
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