Delaware Launches Largest US Battleship Delaware
The Delaware, named for the second smallest state, was launched in Newport News with Miss Anna P. Cahall as sponsor and Miss Hazel of Dover helping break the champagne on the bow. Governor Pennewill and state officials attended as the 720,000 ton armored ship nears completion, with ten 12 inch guns, twin screws, and an anticipated speed of 21 knots, costing about 4 million dollars.
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Union
Delaware
United States
Sings
North Dakota
Fore River
Mass
Anna P. Cahall
Bridgeville
Del
Pennewill
Cahall
Miss Hazel
Dover
James Pennewill
Temperance Societies of
Pennew
James Pennew
Wilmington
Upholds Pure Food Law In Oil Contamination Case
The Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed the Hennepin district court ruling in favor of Jacob Meshbesher against Chante Rene Oil and Manufacturing. The decision holds the manufacturer liable for violations of the pure food act even without an express warranty, after analysis showed the oil was 40 percent mineral oil and 60 percent cottonseed oil sold for cooking use and deemed not pure.
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St. Paul
State Supreme Court
Hennepin District Court
Jacob Meshbesher
ChanteRene Oil and Manufacturing Company
Minneapolis
Tower Court
Allison Remembered in Senate Eulogies at Washington
The senate held no public business on February 6 as senators delivered heartfelt eulogies for the late William Boyd Allison of Town, who died August 4, 1908. Senator Dolliver gave the principal address, praising Allison's long service and character.
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Washington
Senate
William Boyd Allison
Town
Allison
Dolliver
Iowa Representative Hepburn Denies Contest Abandonment Claims
Washington on February 8 Representative Hepburn of Iowa refused to comment on reports that he abandoned his contest with Democrat W D Jamieson for the Eighth Congressional District seat. He called the claim a lie and declined further remark.
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Washington
Hepburn
Iowa
W. D. Jamieson
Seaton Congress
Eighth Town
Ruth May Eversz sues for divorce from Ernest H Eversz
Chicago February 8 Ruth May Eversz daughter of Gustavus Swift millionaire packer filed suit for divorce in the circuit court here desertion is named in the bill brief and formal Ernest H Eversz son of a Lutheran minister is cited in connection with the case
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Chicago
Ruth May Eversz
Gustavus Swift
Packer
Ernest H. Eversz
Eversz
Three Inmates Die As Fire Destroys Haskell Memorial Home
Battle Creek, Michigan reports a fatal blaze at the Haskell Memorial Home, an orphanage on the city’s western edge. Three of 37 children perished, seven girls leaped from a third story window, while James Armstrong, aged 12, aided others and Mrs. R. S. Owen carried a infant and two children to safety.
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Orphan's Home
Battle Creek
Mich
Haskell
James Armstrong
Madison ministers mocked as city politics clash in prayer dispute
In Madison Wisconsin on February 6 Speaker Bancroft derides the Madison Ministerial Association over a prayer request for Rev Thomas Foulkes not in the association. He praises Rev Howard Gold yet accuses local leaders of a double standard echoing Jerusalem. The scene portrays city control over religious gesture and money.
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Wis
Bencroft
Thomas Foulkes
Bancroft
Howard Gold
Madison Ministerial Association
Foulkes
Gold
Mr. Bancroft
Jerusalem
City of David
Calphas
Temple
Judas Iscarlot
Wis. Senate Ballot Grants Stevensons Short Vote
Madison Wis Feb 5 Senator Stip henson fell four votes short on the sixth joint ballot with 62 of 130 votes cast three absentees. An Assembly bill would repeal the primary law for U S senator and switch to direct election in November. Another bill would open UW departments to both sexes with equal footing. A senate resolution proposes a joint committee to investigate charges against the insurance department.
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Madison
Wis
Stiphenson
Assembly
United States
University of Wisconsin
Senate
Court Denies Insinuation in Cooper Sharpe Murder Case
Nashville court opens draws for new venue in Colonel Duncan B. Cooper Robin J. Cooper and John D. Sharpe murder trial with Judge Nott asserting the jury box is sealed under custody of Circuit Clerk Lewis Hitt amid insinuations of jury tampering. Stephenson fails in Wisconsin primary election amid joint ballot controversy and unclear totals.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John D. Sharpe
Carmack
Nott
Lewis Hitt
Hitt
S. Cans
Chicago labor leader accused in extortion case
State's Attorney Wayman launched a sensational probe into a prominent Chicago labor figure accused of extorting money from contractors by threatening strikes. Dozens of small walkouts are alleged to have occurred in the past year or two to pressure firms into “seeing” the right people, with contractors wary of exposing the scheme. The revolt reportedly began when North Western depot contractors refused to deal with the influential labor leader.
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Chicago
Wayman
Chicago and Northwestern Depot
Six Indicted Officials Taint Franklin County Farm Case
Franklin Pa February grand jury indicts six persons tied to county poor farm. Accused include Harry H Baumgardner county commissioner facing assault and battery and office charges. Komer Sutton steward and Roy Sutton son of the steward. Mrs Lillian Sutton matron with larceny charges. Mrs Charlotte Baumgardner wife of the commissioner with larceny. William Small also charged.
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Franklin
Harry H. Baumgardner
OM Chry
Komer Sutton
Lillian Sutton
Charlotte Baumgardner
Roy Sutton
Steward
William Small
Eliot to Lead Historic Eastern United States Tour
Cambridge mass February sixth president Charles W Eliot of Harvard university will retire in May and start a lengthy tour of the eastern and southern states tomorrow. At seventy five years old in March he plans many university visits and Harvard gatherings, with a notable return trip marked by brief stops before reaching Cambridge on April third.
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Cambridge
Mass
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
United States
Eliot
Harvard
Maiot
Tun
Thut
Shnar
Die Bask
Foreign Laborers Clash Over Wages Near Alexandria Ky
Race prejudice and anger sparked a violent clash among 400 Hungarian Italian and Bulgarian laborers laying a natural gas pipeline to Cincinnati near Alexandria Kentucky. A scuffle escalated with revolver shots. an Italian was wounded in the leg but not seriously hurt.
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Cincinnati
Alexandria
Praying toy tragedy ends in accidental death
Twelve year old Elmer Shrader of Scranton Virginia died by hanging after praying posture with a rope around his neck tied to a neighbor’s porch rafter. Parents offered no cause for the death. The report notes a bleak, unclear line of events surrounding the child’s death and reflects local inquiry.
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Scranton
Ep. i
Elmer Shrader
George Shrader
Guild Condemns Railroad Stinging Reference
Boston on February 8 former Governor Guild denounces a New York New Haven and Hartford railroad article alleging trolley service violations in Massachusetts. The piece claims critics attacked the governor and framed him as a demagogue while noting later rulings backing his stance.
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Massachusetts
Boston
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Guild
New York
New Haven
Railroad Commission
Attorney General
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Anti Racing Bill Upheld In Jefferson Parish Trial
Mark Boasberg was found guilty of violating the Locke anti racing law at Suburban racetrack on January 22. Judge Prentice Edfington sentenced him to a 350 dollar fine and seven months in parish prison in New Orleans on February 8.
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New Orleans
Mark Boasberg
Locke
Prentice _Edfington
Tha District Court
Jefferson Parish
Eat What You Need for Strength and Digestive Health
The text emphasizes the necessity of eating enough wholesome food to sustain life and strength. It argues against dieting and stresses thorough digestion. When digestion falters, it promotes using Kodol Digestive Aid to rest the stomach and aid digestion.
Guarantee offer for Kodol dollar bottle refund
A tough money back guarantee states that if a purchaser cannot obtain benefits from the dollar bottle of Kodol after full use, the pharmacist will be refunded the purchase price. The offer applies to the large size and to one per family, with a note that the company cannot extend similar offers to all. Kodol is produced by H. C. DeWitt & Co. in Chicago.
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