Patched Up Bill Aims for Porter Measure With Modest Duty Cut
Republican conference reports a revised Porter Measure plan to limit the act to two years and reduce duties from 80 to 10 percent, with assurances from the president to sign if it passes. Amendments sought revenue for Porto Rico and to clarify a double duty provision, discussed among Ways and Means, with McCall absent from final votes.
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Woshington
Porte Meastura Bil
Heputileans
Menses McCull
Litttefetder
Lettmer
Alar Jr
Porterino
Porto Rico
House of Representatives
MMI
Fune
Joan- Sette
Fee Publican
Capitol
Wt & Ovivek
Can- Hou
Warning on counterfeit soaps echoes Ivory claim
A clipped warning notes that many white soaps mimic genuine Ivory Soap but lack its special qualities. It urges buyers to insist on Ivory and avoid counterfeit products passing as the real item.
The Doctor and Postum Coffee Alternative Endorsement
A testimonial extols Postum as a remedy for chronic headaches and stomach issues linked to coffee. The narrator claims decades of coffee dependence ended after switching to Postum Food Cereal, praising its health benefits for herself, her husband, and daughter and detailing preparation steps.
National University Plan Favored by National Educationists
At Washington on February 2 the National Educational Association subcommittees discussed creating a national university. Led by William St. Harper and others, the panel prepared methods to present the idea. The plan envisions a Washington school supported by major universities with laboratories, departments, and access to Smithsonian resources, without government funding.
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N.E. A
Washington
Chicago
Natonal Eductional Association
Lit
William St. Harper
N. of. Butler
J. M Chery
National Educational Asenciation
Chackeaton
Adeust
Uberaluade Laboratories
Smithsonian Institute
Seaton Ambitious After Leland Defeat in Congress
In the wake of Johrn Seaton's victory over Cyrus Leland in the congressional race, signs point to Seaton seeking the Republican nomination for governor at the state convention. Friends of Leland blame Atchison's influence for the convention’s prior choice of Stanley, while Seaton's allies threaten a stand to push a governor candidate two years hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johrn Seaton
Cyrus Leland
Seston
Leland
Friends of
Stanley
Tobee
Kennedy for Senator in Leedy's District
In Coffey and Franklin counties Republicans seek to wrest control from fusionists with John Kennedy of Burlington as the leading candidate. The district, once a Populist stronghold, faces a party realignment amid veteran county politics and Kennedy's broad support. Washington notes war department loosens discharge purchases. many applicants may be rejected under discretionary law. Joliet reports Henry Donald to be released after 23 years for murder. parole follows a commutation and duties as prison chapel attendant.
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Leedy
John W. Leeds
Coffey
Franklin
HF. Shelton
Olmos
John Kennedy
Burlington
Kennedy
Washington
War Department
Tieme
Judge Advocate General
Secretary of War
Joliet, I
Henry Donald
Penittentiary
Sen
Kane County
Donald
Srisomer
Baltimore railroad case limits injury claim against company
The supreme court ruled in a Baltimore fallway case that a man who signed an agreement cannot claim damages for injuries from a railroad accident. Justice Willem Voight dissented, arguing the agreement should not shield fault. The decision hinges on intent to deny responsibility in such accidents.
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Washington
Willem Voight
Tales Supreme Court
Iman
Harvard Lecture Tour Raises French Culture Interest
Among today’s arrivals from Havre on the French steamer La Nuemandre were Prof. Henry De Heg hier and wife. Prof. Dérvenler will lecture on French literature at Harvard and other U S institutions, signaling renewed academic exchange in the country.
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Harvard
New York
Havre
Henry de Heghier
Dérvenler
All Hope Gone in Aberdeen Missing Five Sailors
Five Aberdeen travelers who set sail for the Sahing grounds before recent rules have not returned and hope of safe return has been abandoned. Their crews number about 70 men and boys.
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Aberdeen
Gray May Retire From Supreme Court
Washington February 27 Justice Gray is expected to resign from the United States Supreme Court within days. Rumor says Attorney General John W. Griggs will succeed him, with Judge William H Day and others considered. Griggs would be 61 in July and Day long favored for a court seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Justice Gray
United States Supreme Court
McHinley
John W. Griggs
Supreme Court of the United States
Bief
Arthur
Ehige Fustion
Justice Harlan
Trem Sever
White House
Keer
Senate
Griggs
Tusdee Mc Ken
Supreme Churt Bench
William Te Day
Ic Mn
Grises
Hischy
Supremé Court
Election turmoil hits Kentucky state offices after contested results
The state contest board certifies all Democratic contestants for minor state offices in Kentucky. Democrats seize control of the state house but Republicans contest. Court of Appeals clerk administers oaths to most contestants. injunctions target incumbents. Auditor Coulter warns officials to reject public money to anyone but him. Reports cite alleged military interference in Louisville, Judge Percy’s permit on Brown inspectors, and Judge Evans’ grand jury charge as intimidation. Recounts exclude Julson, Martin, and Magoffin counties for use of erroneous ballots.
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Frankfort
Fev
State Contest Board
State House
Court of Appeals Shackelford
Coullér
Shh
Louisville
Percy
Atlowine Brown
Judes Evans
Federal Court
United States Grand Jury
Tr Tx
Evans
Grand Jury
Uotul
Julson
Atartin
Magoffin
Newspaper Publishers Demand Congressional Inquiry On Paper Prices
The American Newspaper Publishers Association urged Congress to probe rising printing paper costs, arguing the price hike is unjustified and harms public information. The group supports remedial legislation, citing five bills before Ways and Means, and notes publishers often absorb higher costs, reducing profits.
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Congress
Mgainay
Annual Convention Elects Officers for Trust Association
The association held its annual convention at the same venue and elected officers including President S H Kauffman Washington Vice President M A McRay Cincinnati Secretary William C Bryant Brooklyn Treasurer Edward P Cain New York Executive Committee members W L MacLean Philadelphia C M Palmer New York A A McCormick Chicago Charles W Knapp St Louis F E Whiting CH Taylor Sr Reston Joseph T Nevin Pittsburgh.
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Association
S. H. Kauffman
Washington
M. A McRay
Cincin
Nat
William C. Bryant
Brook
Trenaurer
Edward P.cail
New York
W. L. MacLean
Philadelpha
C.M. Palmer
A. A. McCormick
Chicago
Charles W. Knapp
St. Lola
F. £. Whiting
CH. Taylor
Sr. Réston
Joseph T. Nevin
Pitrbure
Millionaire Edgar Thompson Murdered in Natives Revolt
Evansville heirs of Edgar F. P. Thompson learn of his death and a ten million dollar estate. The island ruler of Vattu Vara parleyed with natives, married a Malay missionary, and left no children. One twelfth goes to each of Thompson’s siblings in Ohio and Indiana, with the remainder to other relatives. Estate positions in America and the Pacific are being pursued by an English committee for property seizure.
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Evansville
Ind
Edgar FP. Thompson
Vartu Vara
Fensonin G. Thompson
Kate HK. Thompson
End Nieve
Thompson
Paul
Firtelands
Vattu Vara
Teland
America
la Valed
Springfield
Ohio
New Era
Ohio State and Retional Union Reform
Gunstanee K. Harris
Freana
Cal
W. Barg Casey
Att. Vernon
Eafur Paul
Waiters
Chicago
Ben G
Kate R.thompson
Enlist Porto Ricans as New Battalion Ordered
Secretary Root, impressed by Porto Rican troops, plans a second battalion. Major James A. Mudistan of the Fifteenth minutes to command as lieutenant colonel. The unit will replace the US Regular Cavalry, with mounts purchased on the island as norms adjust.
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Root
Washington
Porto Rico
James A. Mudistan
United Stats Regulat Cavalry
United States
Island
Government bonds rise on refunding law outlook
New York markets show government bonds advancing with a rise in roure of 1907 and 1926 issues and five percent bonds reaching record highs. Demand is linked to expectations of unusual call for the issue when the refunding law takes effect and banks may issue circulation. Four percent bonds also hit historic highs as banks borrow toward anticipated demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hlchest Jirtee
Big Joint Debate Between Dolliver and Clark Planned
The Ottawa Chutevqua assembly plans a joint debate on the tariff question with J B Dolliver for the Republicans and Champ Clark for the Democrats. Efforts aim to have River of Town represent the Republicans and Clark of Missouri for the Democrats. The two men have accepted invitations for a debate on July 16 or 17 in Ottawa.
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J.B. Dolliver
Champ Clark
Ottawa
Cheutevqua Assembly
Minster
Chimp Clark
Missouri
Dolliver
Spanish steamer Minerva drifted with forty aboard
From Philadelphia February 2 report says the Spanish steamer Minerva, with a crew of forty, began drifting at sea after sailing from this port. A United States treasury department cutter, under Captain Marit, departed to rescue the men. The Minerva’s cargo and voyage details are incomplete in the fragment.
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Minerva
Philadelphia
Lestrue
United States Treasury Department
Revenue Tufter Oapn
Marit
Todky
Sudan
Baltinore
Minerva Adrift Off Delaware Capes After Tow Unsnarls
The Minerva, loaded with general merchandise for St Nazaire, France, arrived ship Parana into New York. The Parana towed the Minerva from Madeira but the hawser parted after about two hours. The Minerva drifted about 2305 tims and is believed to be near 280 degrees off the Delaware capes with cargo intact.
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Philadelphia
St. Nazaire
France
Parana
New York
Madeira
Minerva
Delaware Capes
Scott Endorsed in Four County Delegations for Congress
Brown, Nemaha, Atchison and Leavenworth held county conventions to choose delegates to the congressional convention. Brown county named Rally delegates and instructed for Scott while Atchison condemned Leland and backed John Seaton for national delegates and Charles F. Scott for congress. Nemaha’s Bakey conceded defeat and signaled support for Curtis. Leavenworth announced an uninstructed delegation that will back Curtis, with Brown and Atchison also instructed for Curtis.
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Brown
Nemaha
Atchison
Leavinworth
Brown County
Ralley
Atchison County
Leland
John Seaton
Charles F. Scott
Large
Scott
Bakey
Congress
Washington senator Clare Weehaw introduces a broad naval and river project
Brief Telegrams report Senator Clare Weehaw introducing a bill to improve river and coastal waters, build a docked naval station on the Sourd, and extend protection and control measures. Other items note brevet appointments for notable generals, a San Francisco engine room incident, General Patrick Walsh's death after illness, and record cold in the Adirondack region with measurements from Plattsburg and Saranac.
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Washington
Clare Weehaw
Armonya & State
Philippines
San Francisco
Oxi
Patrick Walsh
Serawan
Walsh
Swindled by Indians in oil lands scam claims
New York brokers A B Davis and Amirew Fulton report to the Osage Indian authorities that they were invited to buy oil lands on the Osage reservation. They were escorted by local real estate men and shown promising wells, but paid $4000 and two diamonds for supposedly valuable off lands after a night with an interpreter. The brokers say the oil was already sold and the land resold by locals.
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New York
Wichita
Kan
A. B. Davis
Amirew Fulton
Fire Tears Through Clarion Business District in Snow Carriage
In Clarion Pennsylvania a February fire destroyed the business section and killed former Judge W O Barr. Fourteen business structures burned with an estimated loss around 150000 dollars. The blaze began in Charles Wyson’s billiard parlor at about an hour and spread along Main Street from Fifth to Sixth Avenue. Firefighters faced freezing conditions as teams hauled snow and fire plows failed to help. The town’s narrow escape hinged on shifting winds despite cold, grey weather.
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Clarion
W. O. Barr
Charles Wyson
Lefors
Main Street
Fifth
Sixth Avenue
Governor pleased with conference between shippers and railroads
The governor announced the meeting between Seattle lumber interests and railroad representatives ended more satisfactorily than expected. He said the parties adjusted differences and that railroads, lumber and common carriers will cooperate on an equitable basis while shippers and retailers appear disposed to be reasonable.
Southern Democrats Put Forward Purley Tulley for VP Nomination
At a Memphis meeting of leading Democrats from Arkansas Mississippi and Tennessee on February 27 the group decided to place B Tulley of Tennessee in nomination for vice president at the national Democratic convention. Bryan present in the city did not participate.
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Purley
Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
Mississippi
Tennessee
United States
B. Tulley
Ai. Bryan
Senator Quay Heads South Through Waycross to St Louis
United States Senator Quay traveled by private car through Waycross on February 21 en route to St Louis, Missouri, after a stop in Georgia. The brief motor movement indicates continued travel to Florida for the next leg of the journey.
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Wuay
Waycross
United States
Quay
Coy
St. Lusis
Fla
Financing old bonds exchange delayed by currency bill
A Washington special to the Journal reports that new 2 percent bonds cannot be issued until the currency bill becomes law, causing a two to three month delay. Temporary receipts for exchange will be issued, with final documents to follow after Congress acts.
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Vaede ‘Ip
Roberts
Carlet Jonasson
Burtia of Engraving and Printing
Congress
Treasury
Andrews Fore Congress Nomination By Judge Andrews
Tadge JF Andrews of wm uronse haw announces candidacy for the Seventh district congressman seat. Judge Andrews has served seven years on the district court and represents the northern seventh district. The Paner Populint nomination lends him strong recognition, with his judicial district seen as solid support and counting on a future contest.
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Tadge JF Andrews
Wm Uronse Haw
Popeit
Andrews
Coryional
Bern
Weather Echo Head Tonight And In Extreme East
Weather forecast notes a chilly night with colder air in the east and a milder period in the west. High northerly winds are expected, suggesting brisk to windy conditions across eastern areas tonight. Highs not specified, but cooler air arrives in the east.
Fragmentary Note on a Heroic Tale at Sea
The readable fragments describe a perilous sea encounter and a medical figure named Dr. Khig whose remedy once saved a life and cured consumption. A line mentions a Dr. King and a location at Wagganer's Kenous avenue, implying a local incident or anecdote tied to wartime bravery and survival.
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Dirabuin
Blache
Kenuas Avenue
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