Washington Letters From Capitol March 2 1907 Congress Notes
Washington letter summarizes the Fifty-seventh Congress nearing adjournment with filibusters in both chambers. Democrats push for yea and nay votes on measures, Butler/Wagoner seat contest, Littlefield anti trust bill stalled, Morgan’s Panama canal debate ongoing, possible extra session unlikely. Roosevelt urges Philippine tariff reform, Senate wary. Naval program discussion gains traction for long term Navy expansion. Statehood recitations noted.
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Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Foreign embassies own Washington real estate worth millions
Democrats dispute a prediction while outlining foreign governments holding property in Washington. The British embassy allegedly tops the list with around 200000, followed by Germany over 100000 and France with at least 60000 plus an unimproved site worth 30000.
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Washington
Resigned Big Four Agent to Rushville Newspaper Field
W O Fendner, longtime Big Four railroad agent, resigns effective March 16 to move with his family to Rushville and enter the newspaper business with his father, new owner of the Rushville Republican. The town and railroad patrons regret the loss but wish him success in the venture.
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Big Four Railroad Company
Rushville
Feudner
Government to Reweigh U S Mail Across Railroads
The government will re weigh all mail carried by railroads with special employees chosen on congressional recommendations. Re weighing occurs every four years and this year is expected to show a large increase in mail handled. Thirty days of consecutive work will estimate the total volume.
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Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary of the Navy
Naval War College
The
Naval Board
Admiral Dewey
Ideal Summer Forecast for 1903 Wheat and Cotton
Ex-observer Harry T. Johnson predicts 1903 spring will see rainfall slightly above normal with favorable harvests for winter and spring wheat. Summer will be ideal with warmer temperatures and adequate moisture, promising abundant wheat and cotton crops across the country.
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Harry T. Johnson
United States Weather Bureau
Pain Balm Fights Blood Poison After Injury
The notice extols Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a quick healing antiseptic for bruises and burns and warns that blood poisoning from injuries can be fatal but may be prevented by prompt use. Sold by C Rager.
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Chamberlain
C Rager
Marion to Warsaw Interurban Line Planned
Northern Indiana Traction Company backed by Marion, Wabash, and New York capital seeks a charter to build an electric interurban from Marion toward Warsaw connecting with the Fort Wayne and Goshen Railway branch. Preliminary work claimed done with aims to begin soon if right of way stays unobstructed.
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Marion
Wabash
New York
Secretary of State
Northchester
Warsaw
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Wabash and Merion
Fuel of the Future: New Carpenter Patent in Decatur
Decatur Indiana resident Carpenter reports a patented fuel aimed to replace coal. He has tested it locally and in other places, claiming it emits little soot odor and can be produced on any farm. Retail price proposed at four dollars per ton, with one ton equaling a ton of anthracite heat.
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Carpenter
Decatur
Indiana
Decataur
United States
Climate of New Mexico Letter From R T Long
Letter from East Las Vegas New Mexico by R T Long dated February 22 reports a brief cold snap with twenty degrees below zero at seven am and milder weather later. He notes colder conditions at other places in the United States and mentions his mother and old acquaintances. He says he has heard nothing from Albert Seee since.
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A. D. Homman
R. T. Long
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Zeva
United
Hattie
Albert Seee
Couple Wed in Laketon Parsonage
George W. Denny of Packerton and Pearl Odessa Kline of Walnut County were quietly married at the Laketon A B parsonage on Saturday February 21 with Rev J W Bonnell officiating. Denny is a traveling salesman and Kline is Cyrus Kline’s daughter who lives three miles west of Laketon. The REcoxp joins friends in best wishes for a happy life.
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George W. Denny
Packerton
Pearl Odessa Kline
Wabash County
Leketon A. B. Parsonage
J. W. Bonnell
Denny
Miss Kline
Cyrus Kline
Laketon
Kine
Bedtime meals aid nervous, emaciated patients says physician
Physicians now advise a light nourishing night meal for weak individuals to improve sleep. They note long sleep uses one third of life and digestion at bedtime prevents tissue wasting, while an empty stomach can cause restlessness and wakefulness. A well known doctor urges feeding at night as infants do.
Merchants share brisk holiday sales spark sales appeal
A seasoned merchant, stepping away from ads after a surprisingly busy Christmas season, keeps his public address steady. He notes the active buying period draws stronger customer interest, and he receives patronage that others miss when not advertising.
Advantages of being fifty in cosmopolitan social life
An extract from The Woman of Fifty in the March Cosmopolitan argues that women fifty and over shape social life more by influence than rank. It highlights skills needed for real power in society such as tact, diplomacy, quick judgment of character, and flawless organization.
Do You Know Animal Welfare Facts For Readers
Do you know that cruelty to animals harms meat and milk quality and that fish kept alive after capture stores better than dying slowly. Birds eat pests and insects essential to life, yet killing insect-eating birds or taking eggs hurts ecosystems. Every act and word toward animals shapes happiness and character.
Dr Xings New Life Pills Advertised for Domestic Troubles
A domestic remedy claim says Dr Xings New Life Pills ease stomach and liver troubles. The ad promotes relief and cure for 25e at Roger's drug store.
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Washington, D.C
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Representative Butler
Missouri
Mr. Butler
Wagoner
Wajzener
Roosevelt
Philippines
Teller
Patterson
Lodge
Messare
Rush
W. O. Fendner
U. S. Mail
Northern Indiana Traction Com
Pany
Sund
Northern
Discovery
Climate of
Claypool
Recoxp
Ple
Cosmopolitan
Dickey & Sons
Fox
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