Great Tribunal Asked to Consider Compulsory Debt Collection
Rio de Janeiro reports at the International American conference that the Dragó doctrine on force for collecting public debts was unanimously adopted for submission to The Hague. The preamble notes no definite conclusion, urges passing to a full assembly, and aims to extend to pecuniary controversies. Proposals favor inviting The Hague’s second conference to address compulsory debt collection and related measures to reduce financial disputes. The next conference location is Mexico City with a Buenos Ayres 1910 recommendation.
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Rio de Janeiro
The
Hague
Mexico City
Buenos Ayres
Abandonment of Fort Brown Debated by Senator Culberson
United States Senator Charles A Culberson of Texas reports Fort Brown may be abandoned. He questions the decision and urges keeping a frontier garrison to protect Brownsville and surrounding Texan border areas amid past raids and murders. He notes local opposition to deploying black troops under such circumstances.
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Dallas
Tex
United States
Charles A. ‘Culberson
Texas
F.C. Almsworth
Washington, D. C
Fort Brown
Mexico
Brownsville
Valparaiso Disaster Exceeds Two Thousand Dead
Valparaiso reports death toll from the earthquake may top 2,000 as nearly all churches hospitals and theaters were destroyed. In parts of the city four-fifths of homes lay in ruins with fires snuffed but riots feared. Water supply returning and authorities moving evacuees by steamers to northern and southern points.
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Valparaiso
Ciy
San Franciaco
Waipawalea
Almendral
Milla
Astreat
New Tariff On Gulf Lines From Chicago
A tariff change set for September 11 reduces export grain rates by 10 cents per 100 pounds for Missouri river points shipping to the gulf gateway. The Gulf Lines announce the new tariff from Chicago, affecting shipments via gulf routes.
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Gulf Lines
Chicago
Missouri River
Gulf Gateway
Wounded Negro Captured After Macomb Shooting
All Over Illinois reports a captured suspect Slip Dersay, a wounded Black man, believed to have shot and killed Charles Cushman at Macomb fair grounds. He is near death from loss of blood after three gunshot wounds. Doctors fear he may die. he was not known to be wounded during escape. Coroner L C Buxton held over James Todd, a saloonkeeper shot by his sweetheart Mary Jones. Jury says the woman awaits grand jury action. Two bystanders saw nothing of the shot. Mary claims Todd handed her the gun to a restaurant worker, and it fired accidentally.
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Peoria
Charles Cushman
Macomb Fair Grounds
Schuyler County
Slip Dorsey
West
Decature
L. C. Buxton
James Todd
Mary Jones
Todd
Oil Struck Near Canton on Fitzhenry Farm Well
Oll Struck near Canton reports oil struck on the W. C. Fitzhenry farm about twelve miles south of the city. Drilling at 140 feet hit blue-gray limestone, with oil flowing at the bore mouth and pools forming. Experts think deeper penetration may yield a heavy oil flow.
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Oll
Canton
W. C. Fitzhenry
Bloomington Mayor Neville Dies in West Baden Visit
Bloomington mayor and Illinois railway commissioner Neville died suddenly while visiting West Baden. A prominent Republican and Yates lieutenant, he had statewide prominence during the governor's term and the recent U.S. Senate campaign.
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Bloomington
James §. Neville
Ilnois Warehouse and Railway Commission
West Baden
Neville
Yates
United States Senate
Pattern Department Offers Pretty Shirred Blouse Coupon
Pattern department advertises a pretty shirred blouse pattern. Orders are to be sent to the Pattern Department on receipt of 10 cents, with sizes and pattern numbers clearly listed. Include payment and use the provided coupon for convenience.
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Pattern Department
Building an Ice House From Prairie Farmer Ideas
The article describes a traditional ice house used for years on farms, noting its size 12 by 16 feet and seven feet to the eaves, construction in good lumber with single siding, and a side door for hauling ice. It explains packing materials shifting from sawdust to marsh hay, cost efficiency, and the plan to prepare soon for next winter’s ice harvest.
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Wimmer
Cleanliness and cooling in milk management
Hoard's Dairyman outlines essential milk management centered on cleanliness and cooling. Milking from clean cows in a clean place, cleaning and scalding pails daily, rinsing and washing with a brush, straining into clean cans, and cooling promptly in cold water are advised to prevent contamination and spoilage. Never leave cans in a stable, store in a clean area, and cover cans during transit to extend can life.
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Hoard's Dairyman
Stabie
Blind for Jumping Cattle
A leather hood hung before cattle eyes prevents jumpers from seeing to clear fences. Farm and Home notes cattle can eat ground objects but cannot gauge fence height. It also helps protect cross animals prone to attacking people.
Haste Necessary Unexpected Proposal Scene
A hurried man begs a quick engagement as he frets about funds for a ring. The woman protests for time while joking about paying by the minute, revealing a comic moment of urgency and romance.
Good Colors for Houses and Their Longevity
An old note explains why warm tint colors such as reds browns grays and olives resist heat and wear better on houses. It warns against harsh cold yellows greens and blues and stresses using quality white lead and linseed oil.
Pen and Ink Bet Stages as Ike Hill Proposes Large Wager
In a New York Hoffman House lobby Col. Ike Hill assistant sergeant at arms for the Democrats boasted of political cash backing his stance. He pulled five hundred dollars from a roll, offering a five hundred dollar bet then demanded a pen and ink to make it a five thousand dollar check bet if needed.
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Col
Ike
Saturday Evening Post
Chinese Ingenuity and Mercier’s England Visit
The article notes a Chinese method to counterfeit pearls by inserting beads into mussel shells and recovering them after years, producing coated crusted pearls. It also mentions Gen. Mercier fleeing Paris to England and delivering a speech in the French senate on invading England.
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Gen. Mercier
England
Paris
Grape-Nuts Restores Health Says Minister’s Testimony
A Webr minister recalls stomach trouble since 1895 caused by overeating and poor diet. He credits Grape-Nuts with rapid relief within 24 hours and long-term recovery when paired with cream and sugar. He later warns against fatty foods, notes renewed health after returning to Grape-Nuts, and endorses the product.
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Webr
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Interstate Association of the Live Stock Boards
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Richard Yates
Our Pattern Department
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Brookline Chronicle
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