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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1909

Page

7

Mrs Taft as First Lady in a New White House Era

A portrait of Mrs. Taft as a balanced, cultured first lady candidate, her tastes in music and art, and her social influence shaping Washington's upcoming four years. The piece discusses her background, interests, and close social circle including Gen. Corbin and Mrs Edwards, and notes her poised public image as the Tafts rise to national prominence.

Willam H. Taft White House Taft Madison John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson James Buchanan Corbin Jen Edwards Gen. Corbin Ohio Patten Washington California Philippines Gen Mrs. Corbin Chevy Chase Roosevelt Burke Napoleon Wellington Victoria Pitt Mrs. Taft Charles Taft Rembrandt Elizabeth Bennett Hot Springs Mr. Taft Misa Cannon House of Representatives Mra Afrs Chicago Uncle Wil Parsons Columbus Charles Anderson Cincinnati Bryn Mawr Helen Taft Louis Moore Thomas Laughlin Pittsburg William Herron Janey Esby Cincinnat John Herron Georgie Aldrich Islands Lagt Washington Geelery Helen ‘Raft K Street Sixteenth Street Lafayette Park Thurlow Pennsylvania Avenue Seventeenth Street War Department Mra. Taft America Republican Party

Tenor Twelve Injured In Chicago Elevated Train Crash

A Metropolitan elevated express struck a local train near Ballou Street station on the Humboldt Park branch. A crowd rushed to escape as cars derailed and one car teetered on the rails. Police, patrols, and ambulances responded to treat injuries and clear the scene.

Chicago Mar Metropolitan Elevated Ballou Street Hunboldt Park Polly LL Ballou Strool

Paris Telegraphers Riot at Post Office Shifting

In Paris on March 16 telegraphers from the post office clashed during noon shift changes. Windows were broken, instruments destroyed, and a police raid led to multiple arrests. Several women were injured in the unrest at the central station basement incident.

Paris Post-Office Department

Claimant of Millions Dies in Kansas City

Amos Brundage, noted claimant to a Jersey City estate valued in the millions, died at his Kansas City home yesterday at age 60. He had been a member of the Salvation Army in the city for 18 years.

Kansas City Amos Brundage Jersey City N. J Kun Salvation Army

Taxation Increase Urged by Missouri Governor Hadley

Gov Hadley asks Missouri assembly to approve a broad tax increase in a message sent yesterday. The proposal aims to widen revenue across state programs as legislators consider balancing budgets and funding public services.

Jefferson City Hadley Missouri Assembly

Flour and grain prices and futures report from Chivaso and New York

Market notes show firm flour demand with spring wheat at 6.40 and various export bag prices. Wheat futures opened weak then recovered on Northwest strength, May around 1.20 and July near 1.19. Corn and oats weak to steady with butter and poultry quotes and live stock prices listed from regional markets.

Chivaso Minnesota New York

Live Stock Price Report From Omaha and Chicago Markets

Market listings show cattle and hog prices with slow demand in Omaha on March 16 including native steers 4.50 to 6.00, cows and heifers 3.20 to 5.10, range cattle 2.75 to 4.00, calves 3.60 to 9.70, and hogs at 5.00 to 6.00 for various classes. Chicago quotations note ranges for good to prime steers 3.25 to 7.40, cows 3.40 to 5.50, and hogs from 6.50 to 8.00 with mixed weights and quality.

Omaha Neb Mar Chicago Cholva

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