Supreme Court Upholds Eight Hour Law
The Supreme Court, in a six to three decision, upholds the Adamson eight hour law for railway employees. It also rules that employees of public service corporations may not strike in concert. The ruling backs Congress in regulating commerce and public utilities amid a public emergency.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
White
Mnare
New York
Pitney
Day
Vandevanter
Kidney trouble alert and Swamp Root remedy pitch
A health ad warns thousands suffer silent kidney disease and urges trial of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. It markets samples and booklets, cites testimonials and emphasizes the product’s supposed safety and benefits for multiple ailments.
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Kilmer’ Swami
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Emen
Binghamton, N
Green's August Flower claims to cure many stomach ailments
The advertisement promotes Green's August Flower as a universal remedy for disorders of digestion and related symptoms. It describes the product as a gentle laxative that regulates the stomach and intestines, cleanses the digestive tract, and stimulates the liver to secrete bile. It asserts two doses relieve distress and notes widespread use in the United States and abroad.
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United States
Hope Is a Dream Ian Has When Awake
A brief note reflects on hope as a dream Ian holds while awake, suggesting inner wishes shape daily outlook and resilience. The line emphasizes mindful vision amid routine life.
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Hope
Ian
Hhe
Died of Premature Old Age in Obscure Ad Claim
The notice presents a sensational claim that premature old age can strike at 70 or 80, attributing death to kidneys and ax with remedies sold in drug stores. It promotes a nurse’s treatment for rheumatism dropsical swelling cold extremities scalding urine and sleeplessness from nightly rises.
General Reyes Seeks $20 Million Over Panama Creation
Gen Raphael Reyes former president of Colombia arrives in Washington to press a claim for twenty million dollars for the loss of territory resulting from Panama's separation into an independent state.
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Raphael Reyes
Colombia
Washington
Panama
Convict Training Plan at Oregon State Penitentiary
Warden Charles A. Murphy announced that military training will be adopted for convicts at the Oregon state penitentiary within minutes. The program will mainly involve marching. Directors of the National Safety Council representing 2,800 firms pledged support to the president during the present international crisis.
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Salem
Ore
Oregon State
Charles A. Murphy
Safety Council
New York
The
National Safety Council
Prepare for War with Germany Submarine Build Up Urged
Washington authorizes 116 million emergency funds to accelerate naval construction. Secretary Daniels orders sixty TU-tot submarine chasers to be completed in sixty to eighty days. Private builders rush work while volunteers and yachtsmen prepare patrols along the coast. Navy plans include 4,000 patrols within four months and a submarine proof coastal patrol. Congress sets 74,000 cap with potential to rise to 70,000 volunteers, though mobilization requires authorization.
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Congress
Daniels
New York Navy Yard
Department
White House
War
Navy
Atlantic
Newport
War Department
Guard
London Zeppelin Raid Reported in War Office Statement
Berlin announces a Zeppelin attack on London lasting one and a half hours with bombs dropped successfully before airships returned to base. The war office confirmed the action on Monday.
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London
Berlin
War Office
Socialists to Discuss War at Emergency National Convention
The national executive committee of the Socialist party has issued a call for an emergency national convention to consider the party line on the impending war. The gathering will address how Socialists view participation in the conflict and outline possible actions.
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Chicago
The
Socialist Party
Russia Faces New Government After Abolish of Monarchy
Petrograd trembles as Nicholas II is abdicated and Grand Duke Michael names regent. Crowds tear imperial insignia from the Winter Palace while a civilian cabinet under Prince Swoft rises. 6,000,000 front-line troops await a manifesto, their reception deciding if Russia leans toward a republic or another ruler.
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Winter Palace
Huma
Prince Swoft
Petrograd
Russia
CZARINA OF RUSSIA IN FINLAND AFTER ABDICATION
The former empress of Russia and the crown prince are reported to be in Finland, fleeing the abdication of the czar. The note places them outside Russia as turmoil follows the imperial collapse.
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Russia
Finland
Cascarets promise liver and bowel relief in one ad
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a cure for liver and bowel issues. It claims quick, gentle cleansing of the stomach and removal of sour fermentation, bile, and waste with a 10 cent box. The copy targets men and women, noting no stomach upset and broad health claims.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Hingham Reader
Mr Robert W Ferguson of Hingham Massachusetts recounts years of kidney disorder and near death in Vancouver. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a persistent remedy that led to full recovery and occasional use to maintain health. He urges readers to choose DODD'S specifically for kidney ailments and warns against similar named products.
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Robert W. Ferguson
Hingham
Mass
Newrly
Vancouver
Dodd
Bessure
Clear Your Complexion Ad Promotes Cuticura Regimen
An advertisement urges retiring users to smear Cuticura Ointment on the face then wash with Cuticura Soap and water for five minutes and continue bathing. It claims the pore influence lasts through the night and offers free samples by mail from Cuticura, Dept Boston.
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Boston
Adv
Interned German Sailors Moved to Forts McPherson and Oglethorpe
Seven hundred German sailors held at the Philadelphia navy yard are ordered transferred to Fort McPherson in Georgia and Fort Oglethorpe to join guarding duties. The Seventeenth Infantry is assignment to these forts to meet as guards.
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Washington
Philadelphia Navy Yard
McPherson
Ogiethorpe
Euarde
Senator Cummins Stricken In New York Speech
United States Senator Albert Cumming of Iowa collapsed while speaking at a Republican club in New York and was moved to a hospital Saturday afternoon for treatment.
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Senator Cummins
New York
United States
Albert 4. Cumming of
Iowe
Republican Club
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