Tariff policy session planned after inauguration 1909
Chicago reports Republican leaders map a tariff plan to govern the party with a special session after the March 4 1909 inauguration. A tariff commission may start revision but faces splits over inheritance and income taxes, and the president signals reluctant tolerance for a broader revenue overhaul.
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Chicago
Washington
Chitego Daily News
Congress
Vielde
Senate
House
Roosevelt
United States
Tay Tm
Republican Party
Wits for the Holidays in Congress
Washington reports the last senate session before the holiday recess focused on President Roosevelts handling of the Brownsville raid and removal of the Twenty Fifth Infantry. Lodge and Scott spoke for full army inquiry, with Ballinger pushing a pay raise for Congress. House adjourned to January 3, 1907, after brief business and holiday greetings to Speaker Cannon.
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Washington
Senator Foraker
Senate
Roosevelt
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Lodge
Scott
Ohio
Ballinger
Congress
House
Mondell
Wyoming
Cannon
Death of Bishop Charles G. McCabe in New York
Bishop Charles G. McCabe of the Methodist Episcopal church died in a New York hospital at 6 20 am after apoplexy struck him days earlier while en route to Philadelphia. Born Athens Ohio October 11 1834 his career included service as a chaplain POW prisoner and fundraiser. He was long known as Chaplain McCabe and held roles with the Methodist Missionary Society and American University.
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New York
Charles G. McCabe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church
One Hundred and Twenty-second
Ohio Infantry
Winchester
Libby
McCabe
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Portsmouth
Board of Church Extension
Methodist Missionary Society
The
American University At
Washington
W. T. Scovil Explodes Killing Fleet at Gold Dust
A Mississippi river steamer explosion near Gold Dust 17 miles south of Vicksburg kills at least ten and injures many as the W. T. Scovil sinks while unloading. Capt. John Quackenbore is among the dead. the vessel caught fire and blew apart, scattering debris across the riverbank. Meanwhile in New York a convention opening December 31 expects more than 590 scientists for the American Association for the Advancement of Beisace.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Mississippi River
W. T. Scovil
Davis Bend
Uages
John Quackenbore
Wadeburg
Lavell Verger Jackson
Josephine
Quackenboss
Vicks
Smith
Yazoo City
New York
American Association For the Advancement of Beisace
Columbia University
Ally of Trepoff slain by assassin in St Petersburg
Count Alexis Ignatieff, ex governor general of Kiev Volhynia and Podolia, was shot in the nobles’ assembly refreshment room in Tver. The assassin fired six bullets and attempted suicide but was captured. Ignatieff, born 1842, had risen from guard officer to high admin posts and backed reforms before aligning with Trepoff against parliamentary liberalism.
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Tver
Russia
Alexis Ingatleff
Council of the Empire
Kiev
Volhynia
Podolia
Nobles’ Assembly
Count Alexis Pavelich Ignatieff
Pages
Hussars
Guard
Chevalier Guards
Count Ignatieff
Irkutak
Wre
Ignaseff
Trepoft
Ignatieff
Pareliament
Trepoli
Suspension of Arnold, Leo & Co. New York brokers fall
New York December 22 on the stock exchange announced the suspension of the brokerage five of Arnold, Leo & Co. The firm did a very active business and reportedly carried several accounts in Reading, a city whose market has been declining. Edgar F. Lee, a board member, has traded on the exchange since 1904.
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New York
Arnold, Leo & Co
Stock Exchange
Ira
Reading
Edgar F. Lee
The
Exchange
Two Men Roasted Alive in Car Fire at Rock Island Yards
In St Joseph Missouri two men, J. Gililand and an unknown companion, were burned to death when a car containing household goods caught fire from an overturned oil stove in the Rock Island yards. Gilliland, moving from Northboro Iowa to Marlin Texas, died in the blaze. A separate report notes a Texas to Muskogee mail train car destroyed by fire further south.
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St. Joseph
Gilliland
Rock Island
Northbor
Marlin
Fere
Muskogee
Texas Pointe Gud
Here
Cape
Misoul
Kansas
Texas
Bad Sleep Habits Warned In Domestic Life
A writer warns that sleep disturbances such as snoring teeth grinding and nocturnal movements ruin marriages and cause separations. Remedies include devices to keep the mouth shut rubber caps on teeth and nerve tonics or exercise, with emphasis on reducing noise and improving rest for both partners.
Lacon Bridge Town Grumbles About Congressman
An elderly port office spectator laments Congress member Cirt Binks for bringing back social ills from Washington. He says Binks is spreading drinking and gambling habits, corrupting the town’s mood, and jokes about paying him to stay away longer.
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Port Ofice
Congress
Lacon Idge
Dressing the Part for a Big Interview
In a seaside cottage, Lancelot complains his frayed trousers suit his planned interview with a wealthy proprietor. Guinevere gently offers the only other pants, noting the garment's wear. The scene hints at a dramatic, performative approach to meeting a man with eleven million to invest, demanding varied airs.
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Guinevere
Lancelot
Sunlight Puts Fires Out Says Architect
An architect explains that direct sun on an oven or stove weakens combustion by warming air and reducing oxygen, claiming sunlight can extinguish fires. He notes old tales about fires resisting sun and asserts sunlit flames fade due to heat and lighter air.
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Manes
Had a Great Start in Biaeralé Isle
Patrick Layla, a native of the Biaeralé isle, tells tales to several young men about Ireland and a famed jumper. He recalls the day soldiers chased a hero who sprang a river that was a mile wide, landing safely on the far bank. The youths doubt the feat questioning the width and the hero's starting advantage.
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Patrick Layla
Biaeralé Isle
Ireland
British bill bans cigarette sales to youths with penalties
The act forbids selling or gifting cigarettes to children and imposes penalties on carriers. It also targets youths under 16 in public and under 19 in possession, granting police power to stop and confiscate tobacco from appearing underage individuals.
Fragmentary Note on Circumstantial Evidence Scene
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a small plate with apple parings and a fleeting glance, suggesting a circumstantial evidence moment. Details are incomplete, with missing names, places, and actions, limiting clear reconstruction of events.
Advertising pitches for health tonics and salves from early 20th century catalog
The notice promotes Dr Adler’s treatment to prevent appendicitis with a weekly dose and offers literature from W A Parsons. It hawks Dr Shoop’s Green Salve to heal skin blemishes with a free trial box and lists Jt H Miller as seller. It also touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with a price and seller I Miller.
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Dr. Adler
W. A. Schreifeis
Cold Spring
Minn
W. A. Parsons
Dr. Shoop
New Epilepsy Cure Touted by Watertown Patient
J B Waterman of Watertown reports his daughter, long afflicted with epilepsy, was cured by Dr King s New Life Pills and has had no attack in over two years. Miller s drug store advertises a body cleanser and stomach tonic for five cents. Also promoted are Orion Texative Vig Syrup and Dr Thomas Electric Oil for accidents and pain relief.
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J. B. Waterman
Watertown
I. KB. Conner & Co
Dangerous advice on remedies and false cures
Fragmented ad copy warns against unproven treatments for coughs and colds while promoting questionable products like folay's Honey and Lar. It claims quick cures for piles, lists Chamberlain's Salve and Strled Noan's Ointment, and offers a money back guarantee for Paso Omment with a 5 cent price, reflecting dubious medical marketing from a local merchant.
Danger Signals Warn Kidney Trouble in Back Pain
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a permanent cure for sick kidneys and back pain. A Mason City customer reports relief after using the product, authorizing local drugstore sales and noting Foster-Millburn as U S agents.
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Bright
Dean
Lok
Mra
Hi. Graves
Adama St
Mason Olty Saya
Doan
Algona
H. Miller’s
Foster-Milburn & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Laole Agente
United States
Outwits Surgaom Cure Claimed At Local Drug Store
A Leavenworth Indiana woman suffered female troubles with stomach and bowels. Her husband postponed surgery to try a tonic, Weetric Buuers, which the notice claims cured her. It advertises a guaranteed cure for tarpid yer kidney disease jaundice chills and fever general debility nervousness and blood poisoning. Destotine 500 at R He Millar's drug store.
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J. A. Austin
Leavenworth
Ind
R. He Millar
Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Fast Relief
An advertisement urges readers to try Dr Shoop Catarrh Cure trial box for nasal and throat catarrh. The copy claims the creamy balm soothes the nostrils and purifies foul breath, inviting readers to call and investigate with Ii H Mitler.
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Dr. Shoop
Public Speakers Interrupted By Coughing Interference
Fragmentary OCR text notes public speakers are frequently interrupted by coughing and mentions a remedy named Molay's Honey and Tar claimed to cure coughs and prevent pneumonia and consumption. It references a yellow package and a few initials.
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Molay
Connor & Ch
Piles Relief and Patent Remedies Advertisements
Piles get quick relief from Dr Shoops Magis Ointment and Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea. Various tonics and laxatives claim to cure piles constipation and kidney issues. Advertises products sold by B H Miller, EB Connor Co, and Day’s Itch Hazel Salve with claims of propriety, conformity to laws, and health benefits.
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Kennedy
B. EB. Connor & Co
Br. E. Conner & Go
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San Arbor Railway
Toledo Ice and Coal Company
Congressman
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Sas Deseeribeer
Tye
Annes
Kanbab
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Miller
Flefuso
B. B. Conner & Co
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Conner
Fon
John R Garrett
Girard
Als
H. Miller
DeWit
He, Conner & Co
Bruggiste
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