Roosevelt warns Cuba as US vows intervention to restore order
President Roosevelt issues a stern plea to Cuba urging self rule and peace. He plans to send Secretary Taft and Bacon to investigate conditions in Havana, with a naval journey via Key West to enforce a stable government and protect American life and property.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Taft
Bacon
Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Cuba
United States
Senor Quesada
Key West
Fla
Havana
Des Moines
Caucasian-Only Membership Rule Adopted by Fraternal Union
In Denver Colorado the supreme lodge of the Fraternal Union of America ruled that only individuals of Caucasian blood may join the order. The decision arose from a proposal allowing lodges in Kansas Oklahoma and southern regions to admit applicants with Indian blood. The application was denied.
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Denver
Colo
Supreme Lodge of the Fraternal Union of America
Kansas
Oklahoma
Cuban Government Buys 2500 Horses for Rebellion Crackdown
Dr H Laine, Cuban government representative, says 1500 horses will join 500 already purchased to quell the rebellion. The first batch is shipped to New Orleans for inspection before sending to Havana, with 1500 more horses to follow.
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T. Louis
Independence League Opens Its First State Convention
New York report on the Independence League's first state convention led by William Randolph Hearst. Judge Samuel Seabury elected chairman and the platform calls for free vote, honest count, election-law reform, and a recount provision. District Attorney Jerome criticized for not prosecuting insurance fraud cases.
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New York
Independence League
William Randolph Hearst
Max F. Ihmnson
League
Mr. Hearst
Bossism
Samuel Seabury
William A. Deford
Judge Seabury
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Committee On
Clarefice J. Shearn
Oy Corporation
Jerome
Sailors Land in Cuba Before Havana Castle
Six Beore-sailors from the U S S Denver camped Thursday night in front of old La Fuerza castle facing the Plaza de Armas in Havana Cuba. The American flag flew inside the castle wall near O'Reilly street. The sailors were armed with rifles and revolvers while two field howitzers and two rapid fire guns pointed across the park as a warning to any approaching the executive headquarters.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
Denver
la Fuerza Castle
Plaza de Armas
O’reilly
Stensland Leaves Tangier on Prinz Adelbert
The steamer Prinz Adelbert departed Tangier on Wednesday carrying Paul O. Stensland president of the wrecked Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago onboard bound for unspecified destination.
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Stensland
Tangier
Morocco
Prinz’ Adelbert
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee ‘Avenue
State Bank of Chicago
Chilean Earthquake Shocks Santiago and Tuléa
A Chilean earthquake was felt in Santiago and Tuléa at about 1 30 o clock Wednesday afternoon. The tremor caused tremors and alarms across the city with reports of shaking structures and frightened residents.
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Santiago
Chile
Tuléa
Kidney health tale from Mrs Remnethe Myers
Mrs Myers of 180 South Tenth Street Ironton Ohio reports long illness from kidney troubles after exposure to weather then relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills She says four boxes ended pain and bloating and she has been in good health since Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
H G Wells Encounters Chicago Saloons Figure Hinky Dink
The English writer and sociologist H G Wells describes meeting Alderman Kenna known as Hinky Dink in Chicago. Wells recalls Kenna as compact and upright with iron gray hair blue eyes and a dry manner. He notes Kenna ran two saloons and observed parts of the Chinese quarter while shaping local voters.
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Hinky Dink
Barrie
H. G. Wells
England
Chicago
Alderman Kenna
States
Virtue Found in Old Clothes by a Painter
A painter argues that aging garments suit men best and reveal true character. He notes modern formal wear feels cold and distant, while old clothes bring ease, grace, and familiarity, especially at gatherings where attire alters interaction.
Doctor Praises Postum As Coffee Alternative In Family Use
A physician recounts adopting Postum in his practice and home, noting improved digestion and nervous stability. He claims broad adoption by grocers and families, recommending it as a nourishing liquid diet during convalescence and daily use, with a favorable overall health impact.
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Postum
Battle Creek
Mich
Rip Van Winkle and theater notes from 19th century press
The piece surveys popular child soothing syrup claims and teething remedies, then recounts the evolution of the play Rip Van Winkle from Washington Irving to stage adaptations. It cites Joseph Jefferson, Charles Burke, Dion Boucicault, and performances in Philadelphia and London.
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Rip van Winkle
Joseph Jefferson
Washinton Irving
Charles Burke
Walnut Street Theater
Philadelphia
Mr. Burke
Rip
Jefferson Seth
Thomas Jefferson
Dion Bouccicault
London
Adelphi
Taxes and worth. A proverb on judgment.
A fragment notes the idea never to judge a man by the taxes he pays, suggesting a caution against basing worth on financial contributions. The line reflects a moral viewpoint on social assessment.
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New Yorker
Reform
Sailors Land
President's Palace
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Ill
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Infanis
Samuel Pitcher
Panphin
Fac Simile Signature of
Bears
Virginia Farms
Southern Timber & Land Co., Inc
Petersburg
Vie
Carters
W. N. Us
Kansas City
Ise
Winchester
Vegetable
Dr. Price
Stan
Grocers
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