Taft and Aldrich plan to block income tax supporters
A broad political narrative outlines President Taft and Senator Aldrich moving to defeat the income tax provision while Senator-elect Lorimer delays House action to back Speaker Cannon as factions threaten revolt. Other items note tariff clash, railroad, naval trials, and a range of political confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Aldrich
Lorimer
Illinois
House
Cannon
la Follette
Senate
Congress
St. Louis
Gulf
J. F. Harm
Wilson
East St. Louis
Dolliver
Michigan
Kaiser Wilhelm Meets British Clergy at Potsdam
Kaiser Wilhelm told sixty British clergymen he was a friend of Great Britain during an address at Potsdam. In Tokyo the appointment of Viscount Ara suke Sone as resident general of Korea for Japan was announced, with Prince Ito named president of the privy council. Dr. Paul Ritter, new Swiss minister, was presented to President Taft. George Ade, the playwright, was chosen trustee of Purdue University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Wilhelm
Potsdam
Great Britain
Viscount Arasuke Sone
Korea
Japan
Tokyo
Prince Ito
Privy Council
Paul Ritter
Switzerland
Taft
George Ade
Purdue University
International squabble looming over Hawaii sugar strike
A raft of varied items from a raid linked to Hawaii sugar workers' strike to U S and Japan possible friction. The list mentions Meadville Mississippi street duel deaths, Manila mutiny relief, Taft hosting Detroit team, Thaw habeas corpus, Kankakee murder trial, and other national events.
Fishing Schooner Fires On Trawler Off Quero Bank
North Sydney reports a clash between Gloucester Massachusetts schooner Senator Gardner and a French steam trawler off Quero bank. Captain Vincent Nelson allegedly fired a rifle at the trawler as lines tangled, with no injuries reported. The incident follows long standing tensions between steam trawlers and hand line fleets, amid possessions and damages claimed by French American and Newfoundlanders.
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North Sydney
C. B
Gloucester
Mass
Gardner
Quero Bank
New Foundland
Senator Gardner
Vincent Nelson
Nelson
Trys To Kill An Informer In Cleveland Slavery Ring
An attempted killing of a key witness exposed the white slave traffic in Cleveland and eastern cities. The would be shooter aimed at Harry Gottlieb but the cartridge failed to explode. A warrant was issued for the assailant as detectives pursue further evidence against the ring linked to New York and other cities. A house on the East Side is said to house several girls.
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Hitchcock
Washington
National Daylight Association
Taft
Michigan
Cape Cod
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Martin J. Keese
New York City
Keese
Boss” Tweed
Chicago Association of Commerce
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Marble Workers’ Convention
Samuel Gompers
Chester
Birmingham
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Liberia
American Commission
Ristilav
Company of Constabulary
Philippines
John CC. Raymond
James H. Washburn
Corp
Elijah Such
Lisle Crabtree
Second
United States Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Crabtree
St. Petersburg
Ardabil
Persia
W. K. Vanderbilt
Chantilly
Knights of St. John
Sandusky
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Holy Cross Church
Bay Settlement
Wis
Edward Duchan
Stead
Illinois
Deneen
Weayne County
Michael E. Haggerty
St. Clair County
A. Crowder
Rutledge Springs
Ala
Irving Haines
Thirteenth Street
Los Angles
Cal
Georgia
Georgia School of Technology
Stephen Marsh
New York
Denver
Samuel Bersin
Justice Dowling
Howard Gould
Texas
J. F. Harms
East St. Louis
Herbert Todd
Des Moines
Moses Rice
R. M. Smith & Co
Louisiana
West Virginia
Dayton
Parkersburg
W. Va
Otis D. Smith
Jacksonville
Fla
John J. Hunker
Pasadena
Naval College
Newport
R. I. A. H. Todd
Moses Raschio
Chicago
John T. Binkley
William E. Corey
Steel Trust
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Cull
Harry Gottlieb
Third Precinct
Devastating 200-Ton Boiler Blast Hits Denver Plant
In Denver the Denver Gas and Electric Co power plant suffered a massive 200 ton boiler explosion. Three confirmed dead, one gravely injured, nine severely hurt, and three missing. The boiler was hurled into the air crashing through the roof, crippling the generator. lights off for hours. A seven year old, Joseph Perri, was killed in the vicinity as debris crushed him. Property damage estimated at $250,000.
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Denver
Col
Denver Gas & Electric Co
Joseph Perri
Plague Claims 131 Lives in Amoy Fortnight
Official reports from Amoy show 131 deaths from bubonic plague in the fortnight to June 14. Interior towns also report a sharp rise in cases amid growing concern.
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Amoy
China
Grand circuit opens in Detroit with new purse for three year olds
Detroit hosts the grand circuit from July 26 to 30. A new purse is added for three year old trotters marking the event as a premier fixture in the harness racing season.
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Detroit
Mich
Care and nursing for turkey poults in early spring
The article advises coop placement for early hatched poults, recommends hatching first clutches with chicken hens, and stresses warm nests, lice control, and vermin prevention. It warns against overuse of louse-killers and suggests lard or olive oil with careful application, plus ensuring sunlight and avoiding dark confinement.
Right Kind of Brood Sow and Related Farm Advice
The article outlines selecting a robust brood sow with strong conformation for large litters, stressing at least 12 well-developed teats and continued use while reproductively vigorous. It also warns against scrub sows and includes notes on disease control in poultry and practical tips on thinning exhibition peas and pea clusters.
Treatment for Roup in Flocks
Roup is a contagious catarrh that can sweep through an entire flock if not halted. Isolate every affected bird at once. Open head swelling with a sharp instrument and treat the wound with an antiseptic such as listerine or a carbolic acid solution. Use a five percent copper sulfate solution.
Japanese Cherry Trees Delight Officials in Garden Party
Japanese cultivate cherry trees mainly for blossoms and plant parks and avenues. At peak bloom everyone visits to view the sight and the mikado hosts a garden party for Japanese and European officials to enjoy the scenery.
Feeding Calves Warns Against Overfeeding
Advice warns not to give calves too much milk or sour milk and to avoid cold milk. Overfeeding or poor milk quality can threaten calf digestion, thrift, and may cause scour or calf cholera in young calves.
Relieving Choking Cow With A Stalk Or Stick
A farmer reports relief for a choked cow by tying a stick in the mouth to keep it open. The animal’s effort to dislodge the obstruction begins within moments, enabling relief by the throat.
Alfalfa Seed Adulterations Reported
The report lists common seed adulterants including burr clover yellow trefoil and sweet clover. It notes crab grass rich grass and green and yellow foxtail as additional contaminants found in alfalfa seed.
The Exceptional Equipment Behind Syrup of Figs
The California Fig Syrup Co showcases its chemists’ work and plant extracts to produce Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It asserts only the genuine product uses their original method and warns buyers to ensure the full company name appears on the front to avoid imitations.
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California Fig Syrup Co
The
Explorers Competing to Reach the Pole in 1908
In 1908 twelve expeditions pursued the pole with leaders Peary and Cook from the United States, Bernier from Canada, Erichsen and Rasmussen from Denmark, Charcot from France, Shackleton from England, and Geer from Sweden among the eight veteran leaders.
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Canada
Denmark
France
Germany
England
Russia
Sweden
United States
Peary and Cook
Bernier
Erichsen and Rasmussen
Charcot
Shackleton
Geer
A Rare Good Thing
A testimonial from Mrs. Matilda Holtert of Providence Rhode Island praises Allen's Foot-Ease as essential for sore or tired feet. The advertisement notes it is sold by all druggists for 25 cents and urges readers to ask for it today.
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Allen
Matilda Holtert
Providence
R. I
Suggestion on Reform: Remove Politics from Political Debate
Becker argues for removing political influence from political processes. The suggestion urges a nonpartisan approach to reforms to reduce partisan manipulation and restore integrity in governance.
Souders Vanilla Extract Promotes Pure Mexican Flavor
Purporting a pure concentrated flavor the Souders brand uses fine Mexican vanilla beans. Sold by grocers in 10 15 and 25 cent bottles.
Correction on card club season remark and medicine ad
A correction notes a card club has quit for the season while a reader questions scrapping. The column warns a chest cold can lead to pneumonia and consumption, and praises Hamlin’s Wizard Oil for breaking up a cold overnight.
When Lawbreakers Become Law Makers
A fragmented notice-like item mentions Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup marketed for teething children with claims of soothing and wind colic. It references a 25 cent bottle and a vague line about a ballet girl trust and tights squeeze.
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Ballet
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Joseph R. Klein
Earl Nelson
Kankakee
Paxton, Ill
Grover Cleveland
Broughton Brandenburg
Montana
Peter Rhears
Maumee
Toledo
Central Bank of
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Minneapolis
Miami University
Oxford
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Turkey
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