Campaign to raise pay of United States soldiers gains momentum
A movement to increase soldier and sailor pay, long fixed, gains support as republics like Canada and Cuba pay more. The push, tied to congress next session, argues low wages drive desertions more than morale or canteens. Dr. Tucker not to be court martialed. secretary Taft to act on report soon.
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United States
Uncle Sam
Congress
Canada
Cuba
New York
America
No Trial For Tucker On Charges Of Wife Affair
In Washington Mrs Logan and Mrs Tucker decline comment on the inspector general report related to Col Tucker. They say they have not been called to testify, await official contents, and will not discuss plans for potential civil action until the report is published.
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William F. Tucker
Pay Department of the Army
John A. Logan
Chicago
Army
Inspector General
Pacific
Philippines
Taft
Murray Bay
Department
Tucker
War Department
Logan
Washington
Mrs. Logan
Worldwide gain in imports exceeds two hundred million
The Bureau of Statistics reports a $200 million rise in imports year over year benefiting vast regions. Europe leads with $115 million, followed by Asia $33 million and North America $25 million. Britain, Germany, France, Brazil, Japan and others top the beneficiary list. Pig iron, beet sugar, silks, gloves, and cotton goods drive the rise. the 11 months to May show significant increases.
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Europe
Asia
North America
South America
Africa
Oceania
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Brazil
Japan
British India
Cuba
Italy
Egypt
China
United States
United King
India
Navy Faces Dentists Shortage for Sailors Health
The article notes a lack of dentists for enlisted men in the navy and urges creation of a corps of women nurses. General Rixey testifies before naval affairs committees that much sickness stems from dental neglect aboard ships and at stations, stressing congressional action is crucial.
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Rixey
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Hospital Corps
House
Senate
Navy
Exposition Loan Fallout as Treasury Demands Payments
The James town Exposition Co faces possible loss of a $1,000,000 loan after failing to meet the February 1907 act provisions. The Treasury claims control of gross receipts and reserves 40 percent for repayments, while payments made remain undisclosed amid secrecy.
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Washington
United States Treasury Department
Jamestown Exposition Co
Exposition Company
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury of
The
United States
Man saves Jamestown exposition flyer averts wreck
In Elkton Maryland on August 14 James Crouch of Salisbury used a red handkerchief wrapped around a lantern to signal a Delaware railroad train to stop near Humphreys Lake bridge. A runaway team driven by Lemuel Brittingham struck the bridge but was halted minutes before disaster.
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Elkton
James Crouch
Salisbury
Delaware
Humphreys Lake
Lemuel Brittingham
Crouch
Pittsburg Real Estate Leader Dies in Burglary Fear
M. P. Howley aged 73, senior member of M. P. Howley & Co., was accidentally killed in Pittsburg when he believed burglars were entering his home. He reportedly discharged a pistol toward a window, the bullet striking his forehead and causing death within minutes.
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Pittsburg
M. P. Howley
M. P. Howley & Co
Farmer Wm Hicks Shot Dead by Drunken Neighbor in Neb
Nohawka Nebraska August 14 Wm Hicks a well known local farmer was fatally shot at his home by Robert Shrader once of Howard County Indiana Shrader who had been drinking lay on the grass then fired as Hicks stood over him Hicks is jailed in Nohawka awaiting further action
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Hicks
Robert Shrader
Howard County
Ind
Shrader
Death of Sargt Wealey Merritt in Yellow Fever Outbreak
Havana reports the death of Sergt Wealey Merritt of the hospital corps, among the first soldiers infected with yellow fever, as the disease presses on the military camp and local relief efforts intensify.
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Havana
Sergt. Wealey Merritt
Hospital Corps
Reform Plan Proposes State Garden for Criminals
Chicago on Aug 14 reports John Geeting editor of the American Criminal Record proposes a state run walled garden to reform criminals by employing them in peach and rose culture within secure grounds.
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Chicago
John Geeting
The
American Criminal Record
Fire destroys three frame buildings in Princess Anne
A blaze in Princess Anne, Maryland, burned three wooden structures owned by Mrs. William H. Rows of Palmont and a second frame store and dwelling adjoining. Estimated loss set at about 21 thousand dollars.
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Princess Anne
Mra
William H. Rows
Palvmont
Fully Up With The Times Oklahoma Amazes An Easterner
A New Yorker visiting Oklahoma City marvels at its modern streets and department stores. He remarks on the metropolitan feel and a porcelain bathtub in his hotel room, while an Oklahoman replies dryly that New York also has such features.
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Oklahoma City
New York
Mother Cures Baby with Cuticura Ointment Report
A nine month old infant with a facial rash and intense foot itching improved within hours using Cuticura Ointment. The mother claims relief after one box and notes cradle cap cleared as well. Mrs Hattie Currier of Thomaston Maine reports June 9 1906.
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Hattie Currier
Thomaston
Scrap Between Married Couple Reignites Afterthought Remark
A faded domestic quarrel briefly cools, a canary in a cage ponders singing, and a wife asserts her intelligence while her husband retorts bitterly, reigniting the dispute with renewed energy.
Country lad astonished by marshes sausage joke
A young city visitor staying at a farm near salt water wanders to the marshes and, with a guide, exclaims that sausages grow on sticks, revealing humor from rural life.
Roared Reunion in the Arena
In a playful scene a Mexican bull meets an old acquaintance in the arena. The newcomer explains with a wink that he was roped in, prompting humorous exchanges as spectators watch the unlikely reunion.
Coffee to Postum switch cited for sleep and stomach relief
A California woman reports better sleep after substituting Postum for coffee and cites her brother who found sour stomach relief after quitting coffee. The ad argues coffee causes sleeplessness and stomach issues and promotes a ten day trial with a booklet called The Road to Wellville.
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Wollville
Ip Phus
Hidden Sorrow Behind a Worldly Facade
In a cafe a sympathetic observer notes a woman’s solemn silence and masked despair as her husband sits nearby. An optimist dismisses it as boredom, while new details reveal Aladar Stoliicki, a Hungarian hussar lieutenant, resigns his commission to work as a Budapest pork butcher earning $400 yearly.
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Aladar Stoliicki
Budapest
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertises Pain Relief
Cure for painful swollen smarting and sweating feet. Makes new shoes easy. Sold by Druggists and Shoe Stores. Sample free. Address A S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen’s
A. S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Will leaves 5 million to Pasteur Institute in Paris estate
Daniel Osiris, Paris financier and philanthropist, recently deceased, bequeathed a total sum of 13 million dollars. The will specifies five million dollars to the Pasteur Institute. A bold medical advertisement claims Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer cures nervous diseases and offers a free trial bottle and treatise by Dr. K H Kline of Philadelphia.
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Pasteur Institute
Daniel Osiris
Paris
St. Vitus
Government Buries Dead in Switzerland Across Social Lines
In parts of Switzerland the government handles burial for all deceased, regardless of wealth or status, ensuring equal treatment in death. The practice excludes regard for social position and wealth, reflecting a public provision for funerals.
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Switzerland
Krause's Headache Capsules Ad Message
An old advertisement fragment promotes Krause's Headache Capsules from Norman Lichty Mig Co Des Moines indicating a druggist purchase. The snippet includes quoted wisdom and mentions Mia Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and a Euripides quote.
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Norman Lichty
Mia
Winslow
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