Government push for public ownership of Alaska railways
A poll RTTE urges federal control of Alaska railroads and utilities. It proposes a presidentially appointed board of public works to acquire all Alaskan railroads, build a coast to coal fields link, and expand telegraph, telephone, docks, and steamship lines to deliver products to the coast.
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Board of Public Works For
Alaska
Senate
Isthmian Canal Commission
Board of Public Works
Controller Bay
Railroad Laborers See Arbitration as Victory and Return to Work
English railway laborers regard the arbitration offer as a win for workers and preparations to resume normal transit follow a weekend agreement. Massive rail and dock strikes ease as unions meet nationwide. Dublin reports clashes with police and striking newsboys amid resumed services.
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London
Liverpool
Dublin
Northeastern Railway Company
Manchester
Westward Taft Tour Plans Near Completion
President Taft’s forthcoming Western trip to the Pacific coast is nearly set with plans finalized. The journey will span extensive routes through Far Washington and Washington, D. C., mirroring the scope of his prior swing through the region.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
West
Pacific Coast
New York Exposition Highlights Fly Killing Contest
New York hosts an exposition featuring a national household contest where boys aim to kill the most flies. The event showcases youth participation in a hygiene minded competition.
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New York
Liberty Hal Batley Named Head of Country Life Commission
Dr. Batley of New York, chosen by President Roosevelt, leads the country life commission. He is regarded as one of America's leading agriculturists and a prominent figure in agriculture.
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Courners
Liberty Hal Batley
New York
Dr. Batley
Roosevelt
Country Life Commission
America
Supreme Court Patient Undergoing Major Operation
The patient with peritonitis has not improved and doctors have decided on operative treatment to attempt regeneration and recovery hopes.
Cuban Newspaper Men Deported
In Havana Jose Maria Villaverde and his nephew Manuel Villaverde, both tied to Cub news circles, were seized and expelled amid growing political pressure. The action targets the Villaverde family’s editorial influence and press coverage.
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Havana
Jose
Maria Villaverde
Nanading Etter
Ont Delbee
The
Cube
Manuel Villaverde
Cubs
Southern Pacific to temporarily drop many employees
In San Francisco a high official of the Southern Pacific Railway company said a considerable number of employees will be dropped from the payrolls before September 1. The cut will affect all departments, due to higher operating expenses and only a modest income rise.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Reappears After 43 Years in Dun Kirk
Richard Shields, who vanished from his home forty three years ago, reappeared at his niece Mrs. A J Overman’s home in the city. He had served in the Civil War and since lived in various parts of the country. His father and mother died believing him dead. He is 68 years old.
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Marion
Dunkirk
Richard Shields
A. J. Overman
Shields
Campaign Publicity Bill Adopted by House
Washington reports the house approved the conference report on the campaign publicity bill by 64 282 to 27 The action occurred despite strong protests from a minority who argued the primary election feature infringed on state rights.
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Washington
House
Esperantists at Antwerp Open Seventh International Congress
Two thousand delegates from almost every teaching group worldwide attend Antwerp's seventh annual International Esperanto Congress opened Sunday under King Albert's patronage. Edwin C. serves as the U S official representative.
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Antwer
Antwerp
Teacing Ee
Albert
Edwin C
United States
Man Pleads Guilty to Domestic Assault Case
A man admits beating his wife and fighting with his brother in law in a domestic dispute case. Police report details indicate injuries were minor. Prosecutors seek sentencing guidance from the court.
Taft Veto on Wool Tariff Sparks House Debate
In Washington the veto of the wool tariff by President Taft draws Republican applause while Democratic leaders cheer as Majority Leader Underwood moves to call up the bill to pass it over the veto. Underwood announces the motion will be taken Friday after journal reading.
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Washington
Taft
House
Underwood
Senate
Committee On
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advised by Reader
A fragmented reader note praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women’s ailments. The writer claims relief and urges others to seek Mrs. Pinkham’s advice, noting the product’s roots in natural remedies and decades of use.
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E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Senate Approves Flood-Smith Resolution for Territory Statehood
The Senate passed the Flood-Smith resolution 56 to 8 approving statehood for New Mexico and Arizona, with conditions for Arizona admission and a constitutional change in New Mexico to ease future amendments. The measure, presented by Senator William Alden Smith, moves toward swift House action while sparking debate over presidential vetoes and recall of judges.
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Washington
New Mexico
Arizona
Taft
Senate
William Alden Smith
House
Union
Wool Bill Defeated by House as Senate Awaits Veto
A sequence of dramatic events left the wool bill defeated in the Democratic House while the Senate prepared for the president to veto the measure. The outcome hinges on the veto and the prospects of a potential override in future sessions.
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Washington
Democratic House of Representatives
Senate
Comegrees
Obituary Notice for Seth P. Mobley Frontier Newspaper Figure
A letter from P. L. reports the death of Seth P. Mobley, once business manager of the Grand Island Independent and a member of Nebraska’s 1893 World’s Fair commission. Mobley later published in Wood River and Grand Island and served in government work in the Philippines.
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Philippines
P. L
Seth P. Mobley
Grand Island Independent
Nebraska
Wood River
Grand Island
Fatal Wreck Near Havelock Nebraska Crashes Freight Locomotive
A Rocky Island freight locomotive plunged through an open switch near Havelock station in Lincoln Nebraska at dawn. Brakeman Floyd Oliver was instantly killed and Fireman Cariver plus AM Puller were seriously hurt or fatally scalded. Homes of the victims were nearby.
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Havelock
Lincoln
Neb
Rocky Island
Stantly
Floyd Oliver
Cariver
Maine Victim and Iowa Case Affect Auditorium Use
A Maine victim case and an Iowa incident led to using the chautauqua auditorium instead of the church as originally planned, altering venue arrangements and schedules.
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Pourteral
Maine
Iowa
100000 Railway Workers Ordered to Strike
Representatives of four unions forming the amalgamated railway staff coalition issued an immediate strike order for 100000 members across allied unions. The move is described as the greatest clash between capital and labor in England, and the liberal government has struggled to avert it.
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Calton
London
England
Catalina of Railway Servants
Anarchists Found Among Spanish Laborers in New Orleans
Panama reports an organized group of anarchists among Spanish laborers in New Orleans. A confession by Aquilino Lopez of Barcelona, linked to the recent Spanish massacre of priests and nuns, is cited as the basis for the claim.
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New Orleans
Panama
Aquillino Lopez
Barcelona
Spain
Misunderstood Her Call Reveals Husband’s Reading Interest
A fragmented dialogue shows Mrs. Reeder asking about her husband’s reading habits while Mrs. Neuriche replies that Hiram keeps no interest in books. The exchange hints at domestic routines and personal habits without further context.
The Real Thing Gag Slips Into a Street Talk Scrape
A brief chat turns into a street theater quip about a catch-penny scheme. A bold passerby boasts of catching three cents tossed high while a skeptical observer dismisses the stunt as mere carnival vanity.
Nurse Question Exposes Child A Fake Baby Claim
In an experimental scene a nurse asks what is wrong and Johnny reveals the baby is a fake. He states he threw the infant on the floor and it did not bounce, indicating a nonliving prop rather than a real baby.
Man Drawn To Girl Who Appears To Like Him Back
A man grows more attracted to a girl as he perceives her interest in him. The dynamic hinges on reciprocal signals and social reassurance influencing his liking.
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Leas
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