Platt amendment and Cuban prosperity policy
The speech defends the Platt amendment as essential to U S security, insisting Cuba must be guided by the United States and not allowed foreign footholds. It argues for Cuban stability, economic reform, and a small preferential duty for Cuban sugar and tobacco to foster prosperity and American markets. It notes Cuba’s rich resources, need for honest governance, and continued U S protection and influence.
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Cuba
Spain
Staten Island
United States
Congress
Gulf of Mexico
Caribbean Sea
Isthmus
Caribbean
Europe
Java
Unis
Oura
Great Britain
France
Germany
Cologne Volks Zettung
William
Herr Ballin
von Buelow
The Pill Habit and Laxative Truths from a Doctor
A physician warns against overreliance on pills for bowel relief and outlines safer, natural approaches. He details laxatives from fruits, milks and spices to compounds, highlighting risks of misuse, the value of moderation, and the need to avoid habitual pill dependence.
The Certain Victory Poem by S. E. Kiser
A fragmentary verse reflecting on doubt fear and possible awakening after sleep. The speaker questions illumination after death and the fear of nothingness if no light or angelic call arrives, concluding that triumph may come from not knowing.
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S. E. Kiser
Kiel Regatta Highlights German Craft Over Warships
The Kiel regatta drew attention as inland-built German yachts dominated prizes. Emperor William’s Iduna won the Empress’s special class while the Komei took two firsts and two seconds. Winds were light at first, then a strong breeze favored Kiel to Eckernfelde, with Iduna praised as a safe, weather-resilient craft.
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Berlin
Kiel
Lake Wannsee
Archachon
Bordeaux
Viscount de Curzay
Emperor William
Iduna
Germany
Emperor
Eckernfelde
Baltic
Admiral Koester
Meteor
Cologne
Yellow fever waning in Cuba says official
New York reports Col J B Hickey former assistant adjutant general to General Wood asserts yellow fever deaths in Cuba this year are zero due to U S sanitary methods. Havana sanitation improved and mosquitoes targeted with kerosene spray. He predicts no deaths and notes potential American migration to the island.
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New York
Cuba
J. B. Hickey
Wood
United States
Havana
New Jersey
Uly
Deadly family quarrel leaves four deadables and fugitives
In Catoosa Lt a family quarrel at Weer ends with David Boulton dead and Walter Robinson mortally wounded. Robison Boulton, urged by George H Boulton and his wife, shoots the two brothers eight rounds, then flees with the elder Boulton’s wife and a team. One more killer tale in two years.
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Catoosa
Weer
Here
David Boulton
Walter Robinson
Boulton
George H. Boulton
Robinson Boulton
David
Walter
George
Robinson
George Borlton
Boultons
William Boulton
Fulton
Rooster libel case ends with token one cent verdict
The sensational $16,000 damage suit by R. E. Heller against John J. Rodgers, a prominent Abingdon figure, concluded in Galesburg Illinois with the jury awarding Heller one cent in damages.
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Galesburg
R. E. Heller
John J. Rodgers
Abingdon
Heller
Roof of tunnel caves in near Union Station Baltimore
The Union Railroad tunnel roof in eastern Baltimore caved in shortly before 2 am. A defect in the arch is suspected as the cause. Passengers and crew on the north bound express that leaves Union Station at 1:08 am escaped serious harm as debris trapped the rear car. Rail officials rerouted trains and moved passengers between Union and Mount Royal stations by bus.
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Baltimore
Union Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Devris
Union Station
Baltimore & Ohio
Bay View Junction
Mount Royal Station
Union
Mount Royal
Live Stock Markets Report From Indianapolis Jun 24 1909
The Union Stock Yards at Indianapolis show cattle receipts of 430 with 40 shipments. Cattle market steady to uneven with rare high prices. hogs active and steady. sheep small, quiet, with limited arrivals. Prices vary by grade, with top hogs around 6.20 and cattle tops near 5.50.
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Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Xtra
Caiver
Ssriccesesteoti Oe
Ereeeres
Caleickers
Mommen
UWF
Wethera
Eliogs
Texas Usom
Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas Graseers
S.sogett
New York
Reeves
Caryse
South Omaha
Cathie
Wethers
ST. Joseph
Cincinnati
DITCHED AT A SIDING NEAR GREENSBURG
The Southwestern express on the Pennsylvania Railroad train No. 21 was ditched at East End siding two miles east of Greensburg early this morning. Three passengers, Louise Hulston of Brooklyn J. J. Harrison of Louisville and H. B. Lloyd of Cincinnati, were lightly hurt. others shook up but uninjured. The incident appears a suspected deliberate wrecking with a broken lock and switched track. Passengers were moved to another train and arrived in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Greensburg
Louise Hulston
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. J. Harrison
Louisville
H. B. Lloyd
Cincinnati
Four Great Meetings of Young Church Groups in July
Four major gatherings of church youth are planned in July. Christian Endeavor heads to Cincinnati with expectations of big turnout, Baptist Young People's Union to Chicago, Epworth League to San Francisco, and Brotherhood of St. Andrew to Detroit. Overall spend approaches two million dollars, with debates on value and future of such conventions.
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Indianapolis Journal
New York
Christian Endeavor
Cincinnati
Baptist Young People’s Union
Chicago
Epworth League
San Francisco
California
Rockies
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
United States
Canada
Detroit
Christian Endeavor Convention
Baptist Gathering
Christian Endeavorers
Clark
Church of England
Australia
St Andrew
Episcopalians
Endeavor
St. Andrew
Crusade Against Vice Pledges Active Support in New York
The Woman's Anti-Vice Committee of New York met at Prohibition Park Staten Island and pledged to support principle without regard to parties or individuals. Mrs Anna M Jackson urged strong work against social evil regulation. Mary Arnable highlighted child saving work by eighty two unsalaried deputy sheriffs in 1900. Proposals include a probationers court like the Chinese Children's Court and appointing women prosecutors.
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New York
Woman's Anti-Vice Committee of
Prohibition Park
Staten Island
Anna M. Jackson
Mary Arnable
Kings A. W. Co. T. U
Charles Russell Lowell
Sarah J. Sird
Reese Committee
Hester
Essex Streets
Sodom
Gomorrah
The Virginia Convention Advances Quadrennial Elections
Richmond June 3 The legislative committee of the constitutional convention approves a plan for quadrennial elections for General Assembly members and quadrennial sessions of the Legislature. It keeps Senate term lengths, limits appointive changes, and proposes Stebbins as a key sponsor plus measures restricting governors or cities from immediate replacements.
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Richmond
Legislative Committee
Constitutional Convention
General Assembly
Senate
Stebbins
Coset
City
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