Free Passage Through Panama Canal Is American Property
The Philadelphia Inquirer argues against sending the canal toll issue to arbitration. It asserts the canal is built for American use and that tolls should favor American ships, allowing free passage from Philadelphia to San Francisco and beyond.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Panama Canal
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the Inquirer
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San Francisco
England
Arbitration Commission
Germany
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Canal
South Americ
Australia
Japan
Sign Posts to Be Erected Along Pennsylvania Highways
The Pennsylvania State Highway Department will place the first 1000 iron sign posts on 8000 main highways this summer to guide motorists. Iron road names and towns will appear on plates with arrows. tampering will be prosecuted. KE Bigelow has awarded the contract, deliveries start next month.
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Pennsylvania
State Highway Department
KE. M. Bigelow
Widow Seeks Details From Kind Horse-Bearing Suitor
A gentleman requests more information from a widow known for her kindness and gentle nature both in single and double harness, seeking to pursue a potential match and obtain further particulars.
Do Not Sit In Hammock With Frazzled Woman
A Toledo Blade quip warns against resting in a hammock beside a loudly upset woman during hot weather, humorously noting the potential discomfort and social faux pas.
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Toledo Blade
Listed Congressional and Elector Delegation Names
The document lists Congressmen at large Frederick E. Lewis Lehigh Arthur R. Rupley Cumberland John M. Morin Allegheny A H Walters Cambria Presidential Elector 28th District D I Ball Warren and Congressman P M Speer Oil City.
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Frederick E. Lewis
Lehigh
Arthur R. Rupley
Cumberland
John M. Morin
Allegheny
A. H. Walters
Cambria
P. M. Speer
Oil City
Express Rates Cut by Government Shake Public Life
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered large reductions in express rates affecting Warren residents. The changes will lower costs for meats, vegetables, and assorted daily goods, with reforms aimed at benefiting the public. The giants of express carriage are now compelled to reduce charges and align with public expectations.
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Warren
Interstate Commerce Commission
Express
Rexal
Seigfrieds’ Pharmacy
Warren, Pa
Rarity of June Day Echoes in Verse by Judge
A witty verse catalogs odd pairings from a June day to satire various life scenes. The poem playfully lists contrasts like a band with no bassoon and a moonlit night without a moon, framed as a humorous broader reflection by a judge.
Judges rule Sunday ball playing not a crime
Two Allegheny County judges decide ball playing on Sunday is not an offense under Pennsylvania law. The Oil City Blizzard notes the irony and asks why a felter cannot fish on Sunday, suggesting early rising to find good spots before they fill up.
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Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Bowen
Oil City
Arrigo Boito Nominated Senator and Noted Composer
Arrigo Boito, newly named a senator by King Victor Emmanuel, is renowned as a musician, composer, and writer. A Padua native now based in Milan, he first found success in 1862, with his opera Mephistopheles becoming his best known work to the public.
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Arrigo Boito
Victor Immanuel
Italy
Padua
Milan
Mephistopheles
When Troubles Begin in a Marital Savings Tale
A Louisville Courier Journal aphorism notes that once a married woman saves $59, she feels oppressed by the dread of amassing a fortune for a second wife to spend. The quip reflects early 20th century views on marriage and money.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Get Away Shoes at Eberhart & Miller Special Sale
Shoes and oxfords offered at Eberhart and Miller in a special sale opening Saturday morning opposite Suspension Bridge. Great reductions from regular prices.
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Eberhart & Miller
Suspension Bridge
Mathewson Praised as World’s Greatest Pitcher by Cubs Rival
The Cubs fierce foe Joe Tinker proclaims Christy Mathewson the best pitcher, despite tough finishers in New York. Mathewson shuts down Cubs in four minutes, striking out multiple batters, as Tinker jokes about his own hitting and future with the Cubs.
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Christy Mathewson
Cubs
New York
Joe
Matty
Mathewson
Ames
Downs
Miller
Leach
Joe Tinker
Tinker
Record of Various Happenings Condensed for Readers
The American Olympic team departs for Europe while others sail home on the Finland. The House votes to add a secretary of labor to the cabinet and to set up a commission on industrial relations. Mrs. Reloise Tuerin is arrested in Summerville for petit larceny. A three volume love letter is offered as evidence in a breach of promise suit for 50 000 dollars. Judge Archibald pleads not guilty. Nathan Swartz dies by gas and confesses to killing Julia Connors in a letter to his mother. The Empire State Democracy meets July 29 at the Actor Hotel in New York to nominate a ticket free of Tammany. Jack Rose confesses to hiring the automobile used in the Rosenthal slayings. J B McNamara remains in solitary as San Quentin plans indefinite confinement. Famine hits Nicaragua villagers. Michigan third term adherents push a full state ticket. Taft names Charles D Iulles to run his campaign. American officers seek permission to serve with French and German forces. The Japanese emperor is gravely ill, sparking national concern. Speaker Clark leads 128 Democrats on a Sea Girt visit. Elise P Bell elopes after divorce, wedding a chauffeur.
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Reloise Tuerin
Summerville
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Julia Connors
Empire State Democracy
Actor Hotel
New York City
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Becker
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J. B. McNamara
Los Angeles Times
Hoyle
San Quintin Penitentiary
Nicaragua
Michigan
Taft
Charles D Iulles
Japan
Clark
Sea Girt
Andrew Tang Dies in Scotland Poet and Essayist
A report notes the death of Andrew Tang, a noted poet and essayist, in Scotland. The piece places Tang among literary figures of note and records tributes from peers and cultural circles.
Taft pushes repeal of Canadian reciprocity act
Puerto Rico reports four bubonic plague cases and Havana one new case. Representative Levy favors reducing customs duties to aid Americans returning from abroad. Senate measures to be favorably reported. Governor Deneen and Republican colleagues refuse to join the third term effort. William Flinn notes the political situation is complex and unprecedented.
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Taft
Puerto Rico
Havana
Levy
Senate
Deneen
Illinois
William Flinn
Pennsylvania
Senate votes to retain tariff board amid tensions
The United States senate keeps the tariff board in place as debates over revenue tariffs continue. Wheat markets rise on crop damage reports while cotton gains on fears of unrest. John Mitchell of the AFL gets a nine month jail term for contempt.
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Tariff Board
Washington
Wilson
John Mitchell
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Iconory
Rheims
Sunderland Named to State Agricultural and Industrial School Board
Governor Dix appoints Charles Sunderland of Rochester to the board of managers of the state agricultural and industrial school in Albany on July 25 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of John F. White.
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Agricultural
Albany
Dix
Charles Sunderland of
Rochester
State Agricultural and Industrial School
John F. White
Danville Man Plans $80,000 Share for Eight Children
Danville Pennsylvania July 25 Henry Gross 85 will divide eighty thousand dollars equally among his eight children on August 25. He will retain his real estate holdings, the largest in Danville. Gross' son Moses lives in Philadelphia.
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Henry Gross
Gross
Moses
Philadelphia
Wind Tornado Touches Fereus Falls Causing Big Damage
A violent windstorm near Fereus Falls Minnesota driven by an approaching tornado caused about 100000 dollars in damage. The Grand Hotel was twisted from its frame and suffered major destruction as the storm tore through the city and nearby areas.
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Fereus Falls
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