Epitome of Week's News Spans Politics and Tragedy
A volatile week features calls for cabinet reshuffle over alleged votes, investigations into presidential candidates, and a jail escape. Reports include a Chicago murder, a fatal fall in a hotel, Wall Street peril averted by banks, naval crew escapes after a steamer collision, a timber conflict in California, and Panama Canal progress. The Dodge City funeral of Representative Edmond H. Madison closes the week as Kansas residents attend in force.
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Edmond Hi. Madison
Dodge City
Kan
National conservation congress opens in Kansas City
The third national conservation congress meets in Kansas City with a program focused on farming life and speakers including President Taft W J Bryan Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson Senator Bristow Vice President Sherman and cabinet members. Clark jokes about being next president at Hutchinson tribute.
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National Conservation Congress
Kansas City
Taft
W. J. Bryan
Champ Clark
Woodrow Wilson
J. L. Bristow
Sherman
Kansas
Hutchinson
Turmoil Flares Between Italy and Turkey Over Tripoli Protectorate
Reports from Port Said indicate a climactic crisis as Italy and Turkey brace for conflict over Tripoli. The Turkish seizure of the Italian liner Regina Margherita at Mersina compounds tensions amid the international standstill.
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Italy
Turkey
Tripoli
Port Said
Mersina
Asia Minor
Liberte Explodes in Toulon Harbor Firing Death Toll Soars
A naval disaster at Toulon sees the battleship Liberte blow up after a dawn fire. Deaths are estimated between 360 and 400 with officers and crew from nearby ships among the dead. Survivors recount rapid flames and failed magazine flooding as the ship sank in the harbor.
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Toulon
France
Liberte
Imany
Bene
Sunday dinner leftovers from Saturday prep idea
The passage describes preparing meats and vegetables on Saturday for Sunday service. It covers roasted beef fillet, veal, brisket, corned beef, tongue, veal loaf, and bonuses like hot vegetables and cold served dishes. It notes spinach Sunday dressing, mashed potatoes from Saturday, and simple desserts and jellies stored cool for night keeping.
Potato Baker Using Asbestos Sheets and Tin
A home made potato baking device uses two asbestos sheets 12 inches long and 1/4 inch thick with a tin sheet 18 inches long and 1/4 inch wide folded over the top. Protruding nails on the asbestos pads hold potatoes in place as they bake through and become mealy. Contributed by Joseph H. Noyes, Murfreesboro Tennessee, to Popular Mechanics.
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Joseph H. Noyes
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Kitchen Care For Fresh Butter And Milk Flavors
Proper food storage protects butter milk and cream cheeses from strong odors. Keep dairy in the ice chamber covered. Wrap delicate items in paraffine paper. Store daily dry samples in glass bottles to preserve flavor. Boil graniteware and utensils in soda water weekly to remove grease.
Fraudulent medicines halted by Pure Food Taw inquiry
The Pure Food Law halted sale of hundreds of fraudulent medicines amid a probe that resisted scrutiny. References to Hamling Wizard Oil echo decades of tests, while stray lines mention Beth and a camphor stored bathing suit fading with evaporation.
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Hamling
Cole's Carboh Alives Treats Burns and Cuts
Stop the Pain claims Cole's Carboh alive heals quickly and prevents scars. Available for 25e and 50¢ at druggists. Free sample requests go to J W Cole & Co Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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Cole
J W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Suburban Sobriquets and the Rhubarbs
In a summer colony cottages bore plant themed names like Elms Wistaria and Lilacs while a newcomer lacking a house name labeled her home the Rhubarbs after surveying the premises and adopting a plant inspired address for correspondence.
Taft Speaks at Hutchinson Kansas Fifty Year Note
President Taft attends Hutchinson Kansas fair grounds celebration of Kansas state birthday. He honors late Representative Hh. H. Madison, credits Madison with inviting him to speak and recalls his strong mind, judicial instinct, fairness, and steady legislative judgment.
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Hutchinson
Kan
State of
Kansas
Taft
Fair Grounds
Hh. H. Madison
Boiled Dinner For A Family Of Four To Six
Seven pounds of corned beef brisket is recommended. Quarter one large cabbage, cut two turnips into inch slices, and slice six carrots parsnips and potatoes. Simmer beef in a large pot about five hours. Add vegetables an hour before serving and cook until tender. Arrange on platter with beets in vinegar.
Baked Cream Toast Breakfast Dish
A two day old bread toast is dipped in salted water brushed with butter and baked briefly. Milk and cream are added on hot slices, then heated again and served at once. Crisp bacon may be arranged around the toast for a hearty breakfast.
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R. T. Crane
Chicago
University of Kansas At Lawrence
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William H. Falker
Hamilton Avenue
Dignos
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Palmer House
Charles W. Allen
Kenosha
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New York
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Henry Phipps
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Meore
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Fitce Frewen
Tout Ville
David Kaird & Sonu
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Henry Wayne
Colorado Springs
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Davenport
Edward Purd
United Shoe Machinery Company
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Henry F. Wayne
International Harvester Company
Supreme Court of the United States
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New York City
John W. Gates
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Hawke
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Russia
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