Senate approves sweeping pre election publicity bill
Washington reports the senate adopted a drastic campaign publicity measure with minimal opposition. It caps expenditures at ten cents per voter, sets $10000 primary and general limit, and $5000 for House candidates. All campaign contributions and expenses must be disclosed, with publicization 15 days before the election and every six days after. Political job promises must be disclosed and bar on promising offices to gain support.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Not Kindly to Reciprocity
Representative Sloan returns to Washington from Nebraska to aid in probes of Dr. Wiley case. He reports Nebraska farmers across parties oppose Canadian reciprocity and notes growing La Follette sentiment among Nebraskans.
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Washington
Sloan
Nebraska
Dr. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Taft
la Follette
Girl Bandit Edna Peebles Paroled After Bank Hold-Up
Akron Ohio thirteen year old Edna Peebles who tried to hold up a Cuyahoga Falls bank teller at gunpoint Tuesday night is released to the custody of her invalid mother after four days in jail. No charges will be filed.
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Akron
Ohio
Edna Peebles
Arkon
Cuyahoga Falls
Spaniards Flee El Paso District Amid Anti Spanish Sentiment
Spaniards leave the El Paso Torreon area due to anti Spanish feeling and threats to prominent residents. Many travel to Argentina as ranchers merchants and clerks in Spanish stores depart.
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el Paso
Torreon
Mexico
Peniards
Republic
Getting She Monsey Back Washington Recovery Report
Announcement states government recovered about 75000 dollars from John F. in a declared effort to retrieve funds. The item notes a formal government action and interstate recovery context.
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Monsey
Washington
John F
Wiley Investigation Charges Aimed at Chief Chemist
Dr A W Wiley chief chemist and food expert faces charges amid a church congregation investigation. The report notes allied officials and regulatory scrutiny tied to Wiley's conduct and research claims.
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Ted Wiley
Aw.wiley
Cholera Threat Grows as Quarantine Struggles Continue
New York health officer Dr. Alvah Doty warns of a potential cholera invasion as quarantine departments brace for a busy summer. Fifteen cases in Swinburne Island hospitals and four suspected cases persist while 248 aboard the steamer MGlike await bacteriological tests. Governor Dix may assume control of quarantine and attorney Charles Dushkind questions Doty, citing a commission investigation.
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New York
Alvah H.doty
Italy
Swineburn Island
Perugia
Mglike
Foreigners Killed in Mexican Puebla Clash
Report from Mexico City states four Germans including a man and a woman, and an Austrian citizen were killed in a fight at Puebla between Maderist forces and state and federal troops. German and Austrian legations seek investigations amid claims that striking factory workers exploited the attack.
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Mexico City
Puebla
Hoke Smith Holds Out On Senate Seat
Atlanta governor elect Hoke Smith again refuses to take his seat before December and declines to accept Senator Terrells resignation. Terrell responds that if Smith does not go to the Senate promptly, the legislature should elect another senator immediately.
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Hoke Smith
Atlanta
Terrel
Smith
Senate
Pardoned by President Taft for Ma bray gang mail fraud
William Powell of Council Bluffs Iowa, convicted in 1910 with the Mabray gang of using the mails in a fake horse race scheme, has been unconditionally pardoned by President Taft.
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Washington
William Powell
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Mabray
United States
Taft
Spain Wents Vindication and Maine Explosion Myth
Madrid reports that La Correspondencia d'Repana asserts the United States should publicly declare Spain’s innocence in the Maine explosion amid recent revelations. The piece discusses duty to clear Spain’s name in the crisis.
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Spain
Madrid
Maine
la Correspondencia d’Repana
United States
Mine Explosion At Cascade Coal Coke Company
Twenty two men are dead after a mine explosion at the Cascade Coal Coke company in Sykesville near here. Six bodies have been recovered and eleven more are ready to be brought to the surface.
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Dubois
Cascade Coal Coke Company
Sykesville
Here
Elks vote 50 cent per member tax for Bedford home
Atlantic City officials report the Elks lodge will levy a 50 cent per member tax to raise funds for the national Elks home project in Bedford City Virginia. The move follows recent decisions within the order as they push for a dedicated Elks Home.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Order of Elke
Tional Elks
Bedford City
Emperor weighs Morgan bid for Hungarian relics in 15th century
Budapest reports Emperor Francis Joseph studying a tentative offer of 1 million dollars from J Pierpont Morgan for the throne curtain and other relics of Matthias Corvinus of Hungary dating to the fifteenth century. The proposal explores elevating the relics to imperial collection.
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Budapest
Francis Joseph
J. Pierpont Morgan
Maéethius Corvinue
Hungary
Senate Gathers Consent For Rapid Legislative Agenda
President Taft expressed gratification as the Senate outlined a fast agenda. Key items include Canadian reciprocity on July 22, wool tariff revision on July 27, free list bill on August 1, reapportionment on August 3, and the Arizona and New Mexico statehood bill on August 7 before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Lave
House
Taft
William Penn Tablet Unveiled in London Church
A commemorative bridge tablet honoring William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, was unveiled at the Church of Allhallows Barking in London. The tablet was presented by the Pennsylvania Society of New York and unveiled amid ceremonies before a diverse assembly of English and American attendees.
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Penn
London
Church of Allhallows
Barking
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Society of New York City
Senator Williams Defends Mississippi in Senate Clash
In Washington Senator Williams of Mississippi rebukes Senator Heyburn of Idaho over a description of the Confederacy as infamous. Williams vows to speak more if parliamentary rules allowed. In New York J Ogden Armour says American beef packers must seek Argentine beef to protect exports as U S demand rises at home.
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Williams
Heyburn
Washington
Confederacy
Idaho
Mississippi
Senate
New York
J. Ogden Armour
United States
North Dakota commercial clubs form state federation
Representatives from North Dakota commercial clubs gathered to create a state federation aimed at attracting settlers to North Dakota while preventing immigration to Canada and the Pacific Northwest.
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Minot
N. D
North Dakota
Canada
Pacific Northwest
Prince of Wales Invested In Carnarvon Castle Ceremony
Thousands of Welshmen watched as the young Prince of Wales was vested with the insignia of his high office in Carnarvon Castle. The royal party arrived from Griffiths Crossing amid elaborate decorations while troops and police secured the route. Secretary Hilles and Mrs Griffiths attended as guests of Chancellor David Lloyd George.
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Carnarvon
Wales
London
Hilles
Griffiths
David Lloyd-George
Carnarvon District
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
A testimonial from Mrs Harriet E Sietekore of Iowa promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. The letter urges women not to undergo dangerous operations and claims widespread approval across many cities. It notes free confidential advice and invites readers to visit for more information.
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Iowa
L E. Pinkham
Harriet E. Sietekore
S. Ransom Street
Owa
United States
Lydia Pinkham
Forest Fires In Northern Ontario Under Control
Reports from northern Ontario indicate forest fires sweeping 300 miles north of North Bay and across wide east west areas are under control or extinguished. No further large losses expected though Cochrane South Porcupine and Pittsville towns were obliterated. Known dead 122 with unverified estimates potentially reaching 400.
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Toronto
Ontario
North Bay
Cochrane
South Porcupine
Pittsville
Lahmutt
Eldorado
Bhaw
Deloro
Ogden
McArthur
Cripple Creek
Mighty Hot in the Holl Washington
Washington scene as Representative Willis of Ohio burst into flames from a pocket matches fire. Aid arrived and flames were extinguished with no injuries. Report says Castro leads about a thousand men forming an army on Venezuela's western frontier.
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Washington
Sentative
Willis
Ohio
Castro
Venezuela
Hoke Smith Named Senator in Atlanta Play
In Atlanta Georgia Governor Hoke Smith receives confirmation as senator, marking a high level shift in state politics and signaling Smiths rising role within regional government.
In a Quartel Incident a Man Is Fatally Injured
A man is beaten with a hammer and left unconscious in what police describe as a brutal assault. Doctors fear he will die from his head injuries. Investigators seek witnesses and suspect motives. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
Prudential Reasons on Dismissing a Cook
A dialogue questions the legality of firing a cook named Are bella Gunn within city limits. An elder queries whether an ordinance prevents discharging Gunn, while another character argues the action is justified for practical reasons.
Jiggs and Jaggs Debate Corset Trust Economy
Jiggs argues the corset trust is not economical as all its products go to waist. Jaggs questions the claim and asks how to judge the cost.
A Spoon 6Haker From Coffeedom
Florida reader describes coffee as injurious causing bilious episodes headaches nervousness and liver skin symptoms. She notes heart palpitations and trouble breathing while attempting to lift a spoonful.
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Florida
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