Brief News Notes From Around the World
Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis accidentally shot while hunting in Mississippi may save his eye as X rays show a bullet a hair’s breadth from a vital spot. Senator Clark of Wyoming names Ollie R. Smith as West Point alternate. officials fear trouble. Ezra Kendall dies suddenly in Martinsville Indiana from apoplexy. Z T Trumbo appointed chief clerk of Illinois state reformatory by Gov. Deneen. Charles Ball elected trustee of the American Society of Plumbing Inspectors in Trenton. Warren Grand, 14, of East Orange builds an aluminum and bamboo Blériot type air ship. Roosevelt urged as speaker of the House. Fingy Conners to disclose stock holdings to New York committee. Arthur Shibley dies in New York after transfusion-related injuries. William Murphy of Appleton dies of stomach cancer.
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Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
Mississippi
Senator Clark
Wyoming
Ollie R. Smith
Cheyenne
West Point
Academy
Ezra Kendall
Martinsville
Ind
Z. T. Trumbo
Pontiac
Ill
Ilinois State Reformatory
Fingy
Conners
New York
United States Independent Telephone Company
Arthur Shibley
Gotham
William Beverly Murphy
Middle West
Appleton
Wis
Governors End Conference See It As School for Leaders
The nation’s governors close their Washington meeting viewing it as a learning session rather than a push for legislation. News notes include boxing hopeful Battling Nelson’s public appearance before a title fight, a deadly mine tunnel explosion near Cold Springs, a devastating Canadian Pacific rail wreck near Webbwood with many dead and injured, and a hunting accident injuring Thomas Taggart. Also reported are a postal savings bank bill outlook, a Missouri Pacific train robbery near Eureka with unknown loot, and a shooting of a Japanese student Yesito in New York linked to the On Leongs case.
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Washington
Battling Nelson
Ad Wolgast
California
Eddie Lang
Chicago
Memphis Athletic Club
Cold Springs
New York City
Croton Dam
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Webbwood
Ont
Spanish River
Natchez
Miss
Thomas Taggart
Indianapolis
Ind
National Democratic
Harry Norton
On Leongs
Yesito
New York
Jing Hing
Postal Savings Bank
Congress
White House
Taft
Senate Committee On
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Eureka
St. Louis
Flooded France Amid Widespread Chaos and Losses
A vast flood paralyses large parts of France causing isolation of towns and fear of epidemics. Across the U S, incidents include release of Milwaukee bank officials, high price concerns, and fresh crime reports as leaders seek relief and new policies.
Woman traps thief in New York City diamonds caper
Mrs Frieda Sommers foils Frank A. Giese, an outlaw linked to Chicago and New York for forgery, by luring him with a champagne toast. Detectives catch him as he tries to shoot himself. diamonds worth 10000 dollars are recovered and identified.
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New York City
Frank A. Giese
Chicago
New York
Frieda Sommers
Giese
Mrs. Sommers
Frank
Death claims Lotta Faust and actor Joseph Wheelock Jr
Lotta Faust the comedy actress died in Dr Bull's private sanitarium after two weeks illness following an operation for an unspecified ailment and pneumonia. Joseph Wheelock Jr., longtime Broadway actor, died in Phoenix where he had lived for years after leaving New York productions in 1905 following an operation at Roosevelt Hospital.
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New York City
Lotta Faust
Dr. Bull
Miss Faust
Joseph Wheelock, Jr
Phoenix
A. T
Roosevelt Hospital
Charles Frohman
Death Penalties Described in Black Hand Case
Prosecutors outline the Black Hand group rules and deadly penalties in the trial of 14 alleged conspirators. The alleged constitution titled Society of the Banana and Faithful Friends prescribes death for revealing secrets and includes stabbing or branding as punishments according to offense gravity.
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Toledo
Society of the Banana and Faithful Friends
Man killed in foundry death whirl at Steubenville
Steubenville Ohio millwright Max von Brock dorf died after his clothing was caught in running belting and shafting. His body struck joists with each revolution as belt ripped away his clothes and released him from the deadly mechanism.
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Steubenville, O
Max von _ Brockdorf
Ohio
Appeals Urge Retention of Meat Trade With Germany
Washington chambers of commerce and boards of trade urge the national board of trade to ask the state department to admit American beef and cattle to Germany. They warn a tariff war could affect a $380,000,000 annual trade and propose assembling a commission to settle the dispute.
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Washington, D. C
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade
National Board of Trade
State Department
Germany
Blackstone becomes colonel of the Fourteenth regiment
Lieut. Col. Franklin Blackstone has been elected colonel of the Fourteenth regiment succeeding Col. Corbett. A general order from Superintendent John C. Groome will likely fix Pottsville barracks as the recruits station. Recruits are now assigned to any of the four barracks.
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Franklin Blackstone
Fourteenth Regiment
Col. Corbett
John C. Groome
Pottsville
Attorney General to Review State Treasury Vacancy
The question of a vacancy in the state treasury after Treasurer John O. Sheatz ends his term due to the death of treasurer-elect Jeremiah A. Stober will be studied by Attorney General M. Hampton Todd once the capitol case is resolved. He has already discussed the issue with the governor.
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John O. Sheatz
Jeremiah A. Stober
M. Hampton Todd
Capitol
State AG seeks estate action to safeguard funds
Officials of the attorney general department say the Media suit to prevent distribution of the late ex State Treasurer W. L. Mathues estate protects the state against possible recovery of funds allegedly spent illegally by Mathues while treasurer and by officials who approved capitol furnishing bills.
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Attorney General's Department
W. L. Mathues
Mathues
State
Eggs law curbs sale of partly decomposed eggs
Dairy Commissioner James Foust notes few attempts to sell partly decomposed eggs despite high prices. The recent law prohibiting such sales led to over 25 arrests in Philadelphia and nearby areas, with heavy fines stopping the business. Agents remain vigilant to prevent resumption.
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Dairy and
James Foust
Philadelphia
State inspectors prepare annual nursery stock and florist checks
State economic zoo logist division will begin its annual inspection when weather permits. Heavy tree planting purchases prompt close watch on orchard stock and all florists stock. In Philadelphia recently tons of stock from Holland and Germany were inspected for moth webs.
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State Economic Zoologist’s Division
Philadelphia
Holland
Germany
National Guard Recommissioning Under New Reorganization
A general order from National Guard headquarters announces recommissioning of division and brigade staffs under the general reorganization order effective January 1. Adjutant General Thomas J. Stewart becomes chief of staff and head of the adjutant general's department, Col. Thomas Potter moves to chief of the quartermaster's department, and Col. Horace L. Haldeman becomes chief of the subsistence department. No officers are dropped.
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National Guard
Thomas J. Stewart
Adjutant General’s Department
Thomas Potter
Quartermaster’s Department
Horace L. Haldeman
Witnesses Subpenaed in Huston Trial
Two new witnesses for the common wealth have been suboenaed for the trial of Architect Joseph M. Huston. The men are linked to the furniture business. Deputy Attorney General J E B Cunningham says the case has strengthened since postponement and new testimony backs the contentions. District Attorney John Fox Weiss and Senator John E Fox, state counsels, reviewed juror-panel data.
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Commonwealth
Joseph M. Huston
J. E. B. Cunningham
John Fox Weiss
John E. Fox
Notaries Public Terms Expire After 1906 Reappointments
A 1906 senate approval of notary appointments by Gov. Pen nypacker created terms expiring within three weeks. Traditionally notaries serve until senate confirmation with four year commissions. With sessions in odd years, 400 appointees across the state face term expiry and Gov. Stuart may recommission them until the next senate session.
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Department
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Senate
Gov. Pennypacker
Stuart
Inspectors Approve 1910 Rifle Practice Rules
The National Guard rifle practice inspectors met in Harrisburg to approve the 1910 rules. Col. F. K. Patterson of Pittsburgh presided over the meeting.
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National Guard
Harrisburg
Col
F. K. Patterson
Pittsburg
Health Department Inspectors Survey Upper Allegheny Watershed
Engineers and inspectors from the health department survey towns and countryside along the upper Allegheny watershed. They have visited McKean Warren Forest Venango and other counties, focusing on wastes from manufacturing plants.
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Allegheny River
Department of Health
McKean
Warren
Forest
Venango
Resolve to Cast Out Fear
A tribute to courage, urging will as the path to overcome fear. It notes that belief or skill may be out of reach, but any person can choose to endure and shed self pity, drawing strength from daily acts of kindness and steadfast resolve in the face of suffering. The piece praises quiet, patient endurance across diverse lives.
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Earth
Fine Country for Apples Report from Owen Sound
A. G. Seyfert the American consul reports that Georgian bay ridges along the south and east coasts provide ideal apple growing ground near Ontario's northern limit. Apples there are insect free with superior flavor. Spraying is largely unnecessary due to cold winters though some farmers still use sprayers with good results. The 1909 crop was one of the best and largest in years, especially winter varieties.
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A. G. Seyfert
Owen Sound
Georgian Bay
Ontario
Palmerston rebuked for sunlit reflections in office
The London Chronicle recounts Lord Palmerston's reproach after Mr. Preston-Thomas notes tolerant laxities. Young officials allegedly shone mirrors to flash sunlight on ladies across the street, prompting a formal note urging officials not to cast disagreeable reflections on neighboring ladies.
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London Chronicle
Banks Split on January Interest Rate For Depositors
New York savings institutions mostly keep the four percent annual rate for semiannual interest due January 1 while a group of large banks argues for a reduced rate of three percent to preserve capital.
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New York
Markets update from New York and across cities
The report covers money on call at 3 3 percent, sterling at 4 86.45, and steady government bonds. Regional grain and livestock prices are listed for Cleveland Toledo Buffalo Pittsburgh and Chicago, with details for flour wheat corn oats butter cheese eggs potatoes hay cattle sheep and hogs across multiple markets.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
Cleveland
Minnesota
York State
Ohio
Why Great Britain buys its oatmeal from America
The article explains that despite local oats traditions in Britain and Scotland, Quaker Oats ships hundreds of thousands of cases yearly to Great Britain and Europe. It attributes this to the American industry improving manufacture and branding, with Quaker Oats prized for cleanliness and flavor.
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Great Britain
Newcastle
Scotland
Quaker Oats Company
Europe
Whiskers and Whims From Wildwood Hill Billies
A New York Press quip recalls ancient Rome through a poet’s praise of a Caesar’s whiskers and contrasts it with wildwood men who wear beards feet long. Some braid the hair around the neck or waist, others tie it behind like apron strings, while one keeps it tucked in a linen bag at night to avoid tangling with wife and feet.
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Wildwood Hill
New York Press
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity for catarrh a constitutional disease. The ad claims cures in all stages with internal use and blood action and offers 100 dollars for any failure. It cites testimonials and lists Toledo Ohio as the address for the manufacturers F J Cheney & Co and notes 75 cents for sale plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
True Friendship
A quip about honesty and social tact as a person asks why they told a friend a dressmaker ruined a dress to spare feelings. The remark, cited from Fliegende Blaetter, probes motive behind kind deception in a friendly exchange.
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promises Fast Pain Relief
Advertisement claims Hamlins Wizard Oil quickly soothes rheumatism neuralgia and all pains inflammation claims comfort for soreness and pain relief with no blame implied for sufferers who try it.
The World Delights in Sunny People Quote
A Drummond saying notes that happiness shines from sunny people while the old seek love more than bread, reflecting a humane balance between joy and need.
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Drummond
Allen's Lung Balsam Cures Deep-Seated Colds
An old reliable cough and cold remedy Allen's Lung Balsam has sold for over 40 years. Available in 25 cent 50 cent and one dollar bottles at all dealers.
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Allen
Girl Discovers Heart Thief Is Not After Hers
A brief note hints at a social mishap where a girl realizes the young man she favors is not pursuing her romance. The line suggests tempered expectations and cusp of misunderstanding in young courtships.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Promises Teething Relief
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming gums softening, pain relief, and wind colic cure. It markets at 2c per bottle and ends with a proverb about men who give advice.
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France
Paul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago
Henry W. Hering
Joliet
National Waterways Commission
Warner M. van Norden
van Norden Trust Company
Waldorf-Astoria
Bessie Roberts
Annie Williams
Wilson
Congressional Committee
District of Columbia
L. A
Anna Schumacher
Rochester
N. Y
James K. Hall
Southern
Naval Station
Jennie Cleghorn
West Seventeenth Street
Spring Lake
Levy District
Pekin
Stead Et al
Major
Missouri
Supreme Court
Beef Trust
Hamburg
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Santos Zelaya
Nicaragua
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Brussels
Belgium
Whitechapel
London
House
Ballinger-Pinchot
Rainey
Illinois
James
Kentucky
Pribiloff Islands
United States
Japan
Russia
Harry K. Thaw
W. B. Blair
Alice Copley Thaw
Black Hand Society
Millwright
Uncle Sam
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
Dodds
Guarai
Dept.q
Rice Association OF America
Crowley, LA
DYOLA
Burlington
Vermont
Dyola Dyes
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