National Capital News Highlights and Reactions
Washington reports on Governor Woodrow Wilson's Willard visit with Democrat and Republican leaders, Taft's Chicago reciprocity speech stirring Senate, and debates over the wool bill. Senator Bourne criticizes Roosevelt and Wilson on recall, while Oregon recalls rights prompt discussion. Jefferson Davis memorial speech by Joseph W. Gol l at Mt Vernon Place Church features Bailey's remarks on race and history.
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Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
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House Caucus
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Chicago
Canada
United States
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
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Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church
Jefferson Davis
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Bailey
Crittenden Committee
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Mississippi
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Needed In Every School Inspects NC children for health in schools
Dr A H Fleming president of the North Carolina Dental Association reports a Louisburg school survey. Of 188 children examined only five met a satisfactory standard, with 97 percent needing dental care. He argues medical school inspections, including eye and ear checks, would boost health and learning, saving costs long term. The idea gains support for statewide school health inspections.
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A. H. Fleming
North Carolina Dental Association
Louisburg
Louisburg Times
Fleming
North Carolina
Chicago
Dr. Fleming
Charlotte Observer
It is a Shame Title Worth Half a Million?
A humorous exchange unfolds as Lord Lavvus boasts his title could fetch a fortune from an American heiress while a customs official laments the duty on such a valuable title entering the country. The dialogue highlights themes of status and import taxes in a satirical tone.
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Lord Lavvus
Washigald
West Virginia Builds Roads Under Public Department
The Municipal Journal notes progress in West Virginia after creating a State Department of Public Roads in 1909. It details standards for county maps and surveys, the need for county road engineers, and initial work in Fayette County with convicts and supervisors. It cites 2454 miles surveyed and 12371 measured by end of 1910, and outlines road overhauls, ditching, crowning, and cost figures per mile.
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State Department of Public Roads
West Virginia
Fayette County
Fayette
Fayetteville
The Call of The Nurse
Aims and honors the nursing profession as public esteem grows. A Boston meeting of the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses next week promises a notable contribution to nursing. The article praises instinct, devotion, and the gentle care of white garbed nurses in hospitals.
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American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools
Boston
Richmond
Newspaper Built a Town From 150 Inhabitants
A merchant firm bought a local newspaper, published it in a town of 150 residents, paid off a first year deficit of 1 000 dollars, reduced the deficit to 600 dollars, and continued operations until the paper became a valued property in a now bustling town of over 10 000. The piece cites civic improvement and persistent enterprise.
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Wilmington Star
What the South Yields and its Vast Resources
An overview lists a staggering array of Southern outputs and capacities from factories, farms, and mines to forests and livestock. It includes $2.606 trillion in factory production, $2.6 trillion from farms, $44 billion in mining and forestry, vast lumber, cotton, cereals, coal, petroleum, iron ore, and phosphate traffic, alongside extensive manufacturing, mills, power, acreage, and population indicators.
A Boy Who Puts Money in the Bank
A young boy named Martin Privett began saving money at a bank after a cashier asked why he did not save. Each Friday he brings or sends a dollar to add to his account, building a promising savings habit and an example for others.
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Root
New York
Day
House Committee On
State Department
Secret Service Fund
Congress
Representative Bodine
Indiana
House
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Stephenson
Special Investigating Committee
Observer
W. C. Stack
Martin Privett
Martin
Monroe Journal
Shriners and Elks Folders Advertise Low Round Trip Fares
The Atlantic Coast Line issues two color illustrated folders for Shriners Imperial Council in Rochester and Elks Grand Lodge in Atlantic City. Round trip from Scotland Neck costs 22.60 to Rochester and 15.50 to Atlantic City, with tickets on sale July 7 8 and 9. Return extension possible by depositing ticket with agent for a $1 fee. Contact Mr White, General Passenger Agent, Wilmington, for copies.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Rochester
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
Grand Lodge of Elks
Atlantic City
N. J
Scotland Neck
Shriner and Elk
White
Wilmington
Woman Credits Cardui For Health After Ailments At Wills Point
A letter from Wills Point, Texas speaks of relief from womanly troubles after taking Cardui. Mrs Victor Stallings claims a dreadful cough and severe pains eased, leaving her stronger and healthier than ever. The note promotes Cardui as a remedy for women and questions its age and efficacy in a sweeping claim.
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Wills Point
Tex
Victora Stallings
Cardus
Cardui
Court Three Years Behind Shrinking Supreme Court Dockets
The Philadelphia Inquirer warns Congress must act soon to ease severe Supreme Court congestion. Last term saw over 1,100 new cases entered while only about 350 were decided, signaling a multi-year backlog. Growth, including disputes from new U S possessions, worsens the strain and risks denying justice to thousands. A narrowing of appeal rights may be needed.
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Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pumping of Maine wreck near Havana progresses with depth drop
Reports from Raising The Maine Havana Cuba June 7 describe water pumping from the cofferdam around the wreck of the battleship Maine. By 9:00 a.m. water had fallen three feet two inches revealing parts of the after deck and the port aft turret sighting hood. The forward section remains submerged while operations will continue to five o'clock to reach five feet depth before a pause for a board of American army officers expected tomorrow.
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Havana
Cuba
Maine
Board of
American Army
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Featured as Wound Healer
The advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest surest healer for wounds from knives guns and other causes. It claims prevention of blood poisoning and gangrene and also markets the salve for burns boils sores eczema chapped hands corns and piles. BE. T. Whitehead Co.
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BE. T. Whitehead Co
Operation Thought Inevitable in Ferris Texas
In Ferris, Texas, Mary Kilman reports months of bed confinement from female troubles and a doctor warning of an inevitable operation. She credits Cardus as helping her regain strength and reduce pain, claiming thousands of women testify to its benefit as a tonic. The piece also references reactions to an antitrust decision and a relief scare for a monopoly king in Washington.
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Ferris
Tex
Mary Kilman
Cardus
New Tam
Washington Tar
New Life Pills Promise Quick Health Boost
Advertising copy touts Dr Kings New Life Pills to cure constipation indigestion and restore appetite. Claims include stomach and liver regulation and renewed strength. Available for 25 cents at F T Whitehead.
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Dr. King
F. T. Whitehead
Summons for Relief in Halifax County Court
The Halifax Land Company faces dissolution by insolvency under Revisal 1905. Halifax County Superior Court summons The Halifax Land Company to appear before the judge on the second Monday before September’s first Monday, 1911, to answer the complaint. Stockholders and creditors warned to appear or risk relief asked by the plaintiff. costs taxed by the clerk. Issued June 8, 1911 by Clerk S. M. Gary.
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Halifax Land Co
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North Carolina
Falifax Land Co
Halifax County
State of North Carolina
Herold H. Fries
Halifax Land Company
Ha Land Company
Halifax
S. M. Gary
Court Halifax Co
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