President urges stronger anti trust law and labor reform
President Roosevelt urges Congress to pass strengthened anti trust law and labor regulations to curb injunctive power abuse, expand federal oversight of interstate business, and curb collusion among major corporations, with emphasis on enforcement and executive oversight. The message cites Boston commission findings on bid collusion and calls for national incorporation and broad regulatory powers.
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Curious Future and Punctuation Tales in Youth's Companion
A collage of short items recounts a sick man seeking guidance on wills, a misread lawyer, Edith learning punctuation with kid humor, and a Canton province proclamation on banning dog and cat meat sales. Inclusive snippets show early 20th century newspaper variety.
Montreal Grain Inquiry Gets Quick London Reply
A Montreal grain merchant wired London and received an answer in under two hours. The anecdote recalls rapid dispatch in early telegraph networks.
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Montreal
London
Proposing to a Widow in London Sketch
A humorous dialogue shows a man and woman discussing a proposal their exchange reveals a plan about life after marriage. The woman gently guides the man toward understanding his true intent and future. The text shifts to a London smoking opinion describing a specialist claim on heart health and smoking risks for young men.
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London
Farm Facts on Mange Wash and Horse Care
Practical remedies for animal skin conditions and general care. A potassium wash with rain water is recommended for mange and itch, applied weekly then rinsed with clean rain water. Advised horse care uses zinc oxide, vaseline, and a small amount of water to treat scratches after mud dries.
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Mor Aerathhea
Funeral of Henry Campbell-Bannerman at Westminster Abbey
A gloomy London crowd gathers as the funeral of former British Prime Minister Henry Campbell-Bannerman is held at Westminster Abbey. The ceremony echoes the last premier burial in 1898 for Gladstone, with many political figures attending though Balfour and Rosebery miss the event.
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Otland
Lansdon
England
Wien
Westminnatar Abbey
Gladstone
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Henry Campbell-Bannerman
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Wu Falls Off the Water Wagon at Philosophical Society Banquet
At a Philadelphia banquet of the American Philosophical Society, Char Wu drank alcohol despite a prior teetotal pledge by Mrs. Henderson of Washington wife of a former congressman. The record notes Wu’s relapsed drinking, with speculation on when he first fell off the wagon, and acknowledges the difficulty of answering that question due to diplomatic secrecy.
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Char Wu
Henderson
Washington
American Philosophical Society
Wai
China
Henderson Jie
Heevar
Self-Performed Appendectomy Case Stuns Minnepolis Hospital
A patient from Galicia named Valentin Zestin, living at 1019 Marshall St NE, plans an operation for appendicitis at Minneapolis General Today. Three years earlier he operated on himself with a jackknife while nearly dying in Galicia, aided by friends who closed the wound and sewed it with common thread.
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Valentyn Zestin
Marshall Street
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Galicia
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Priday
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Zeglin
Sunday Pension Bill Signatures Stir Constitutional Debate
Washington reports debate over whether President Roosevelt signed the widows pension bill on a Sunday and if a Sunday can count as a legislative day. The issue hinges on whether the bill’s date is valid and if it must be re signed to become law. The Pension Bureau issued circulars while lawyers decide whether the act must be repassed or can be retroactively validated.
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Old Time Feud Ends in Fatal Shot at Gorlon
In Gorlon Nebraska on April 28 Enis Dest aged 20 was shot and killed by Robert Fair during a town meeting. The two farmers were brothers and longtime rivals and Verrel followed by the shooting led to Paty guarding and custody at Rushville county jail.
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Enis Dest
Robert Fair
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Verrel
Paty
Rushville
Hats Offs Pastors Order Mem To See Minister
Fragmentary report describes church attendees reacting to a demand for the removal of a minister. The text hints at agitation and attendance patterns but lacks clear names, dates, or locations. The readable portion notes churchgoers urging action and the desire to assess the minister’s status.
Alfonso Takes Baby on London Visit
Madrid reports the crown prince and queen preparing for a London tour featuring polo matches and royal appearances. The prince, nicknamed the pretty little English boy, is praised for robust health and early words while the queen remains in good health and observes royal duties.
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Haveen
Pittsburg Photographs for Introductions Trial
In Pittsburg on April 23 a new scheme to curb forged introductions uses instant photo cards. Wealthy residents now visit a souvenir postal card gallery to obtain a framed photograph as proof of identity before a letter is sent. The process aims to prevent misrepresentation by the counterfeiting of introductions.
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Pitsburg
Pittsburger
Marrying Justice Weds Couple On Credit Plan
St Louis, April 29. John Hart and Minnis Kuhl of St Louis wed with Justice Werremeyer of Clayton after hours of argument. The plan offered to unite the first 20 couples free of charge. the offer was withdrawn once the maximum was reached. The judge had earlier proposed a similar program.
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John Hart
Minnis Kuhl
St. Loula
Dickersd
Justice Werremeyer
Clayton
St. Loula County
Justice Werremaeyer
Ove Maya
Corm
Funeral of Duc de Chaulnes Observed in Paris
Paris April 29 The solemn requiem mass for the late Duc de Chaulnes was held at the Church of St Philip de Roule attended by the Duchess de Chaulnes and many French aristocrats and American residents. The body was then taken to Dempierre for interment this afternoon.
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St. Philips de Roule
Duc de Chaulnes
Duchess de Chalnes
Dickeh
Dempierre
28 Members of Crew of Cruiser Missing
London April 28 The total dead and missing of the Gladiator crew after the collision between the American liner St Paul and the British cruiser off the Isle of Wight. Divers searched parts of the sunken ship but found no bodies. The loss follows the sinking of the Tighe on April 3. Passengers from the St Paul awaiting further transport at Southampton include Mr and Mrs H W Tilden of Pierre South Dakota and Mr and Mrs R B Readson of Omaha.
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Isle of Wight
Impa
Tighe
Berwick
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Southampton
Teo
H. W. Tilden
Perre
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Omaha
Chimney toppled onto children. one dead in city yard incident
A strong wind toppled a chimney from an adjoining building onto a group of school children playing in a yard on Hwan Street. William Finest was crushed to death. two others were fatally injured and several more received minor injuries.
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Hwan Street
William Finest
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