Senate passes pure food bill and other late February actions
The Senate approved a pure food bill by 63 to 4. Debates covered tariff immigration and the Payne bill as well as the Hepburn railroad rate measure. Notable items included the death of ex Speaker Henderson, a deadly wreck in St. Louis, and an array of international and domestic events from fire at St Viateur’s college to the Carnegie plant explosion and labor developments.
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Hull
Military Affairs Committee
House
Orient
Knox
Washington
McCreary
Naval Academy
Senate Committee On
Delmar
O'Fallon Park
St. Louis
New Orleans
Knights of Momus
St. Viateur’s College
Bourbonnais
Carnegie Steel Co
Duquesne
Charles H. Turner
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
Joseph Folk
Giaginskaia
Russia
Committee of Seven
Telesgraph
Tokio
Taira
Frank Marsh
Pittsburg
Kan
Tony Valencia
James Wilson
Allegheny
Sokoto
British West Africa
Edward McKenna
R. W. Young
Carnegie
Helsingfors
Finland
Guardian
Frank French
Sacramento
Cal
Supreme Court
Joseph Leiter
Zeigler
Duggouin
New Orleans & Northeastern
Meridian
Miss
Bethlehem (Pa.) Steel Co
Keifer
Ohio
Congress
United Mine Workers of Illinois
Dolan
Arthur Dixon
Dixon Transfer Co
Chicago
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Supreme Court of Michigan
Galbraith
Shanghai
Nanchang
Kiangsi
Allen C. Bates
Mississippi Valley Elevator and Grain Co
William J. Crossthwaite
Buffalo
N. Y
Bay City
Mich
Joseph Boyd
Fort Wayne
Glenfield
Boyd
Frederick Radel
Millville
N. J
Radel
R. J. Hynicka
State Senate
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Altoona
Lewiston
Franklin Jones
Atlanta
National Society of the Blue and the Gray
Veterans of
Spain
China
Philippines
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Roosevelt
John Mitchell
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Intercolonial Railroad
Moneton
N. B
Federal Council
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United States
Frederick Dorway
New York City
Violent Springfield Riot After Fatal Railroad Yard Shooting
In Springfield a deadly shooting at Big Four railroad yards left M M Davis fatally wounded, with suspects Preston Ladd and Edward Dean in custody. A mob surged through downtown, looted Kemplers saloon, burned Jungles houses, and clashed with police. National guard troops were deployed as flames spread to several homes.
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Springfield
M. M. Davis
Preston Ladd
Bellefontaine
Edward Dean
Ladd
Dean
Dayton
Common Pleas
Kunkle
Horace C. Keifer
Almoney
Todd
O’brien
Davis
Jungles
Earl Sulkens
East Columbia
North
Keifer
Main
Limestone Streets
Limestone Street
Columbia Streets
Foster
North Streets
Kempler
Columbia Street
Xenia Company
Third Regiment
Creager
Gov. Pattison
Xenia
Cure for Psoriasis After Thirty Five Years Applies
A letter from W M of Chichester Hutchinson Kansas dated April 20 1905 reports a thirty five year struggle with psoriasis. The writer claims complete cure in thirty days using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent and notes relapse free years later. The description details initial red circular patches becoming heavy white scales with raw flesh under that would bleed if removed. Itchy symptoms worsened at night and with warmth.
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W.M
Chichester
Hutchinson, Kan
Speaking from Experience on Civilization and Digestion
A Washington Star quip contrasts civilization with nature. A philanthropist asks the child about being civilized, who replies that civilization benefits the mind but strains the digestion.
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Washington Star
How to Clean Oil Paintings at Home
Simple at home method instructs amateurs to clean oil paintings using tepid Ivory Soap suds on a nearly dry cloth to lift dirt and fly specks. Finish by applying boiled linseed oil with a flannel cloth for a renewed surface.
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Eleanor R. Parker
Liar's Shame or Stupidity Cited in Proverb
A saying contrasts a liar's depravity with shamelessness against the alternative of thinking one can lie without discovery. It frames deceit as either unashamedly exposed or willfully ignorant of consequence.
Garfield Tea and Health Habits Ad from the Era
An old time advertisement promotes life habits for health and simplicity. It urges hygiene, rest, light and sunshine, daily Garfield Tea for good health, and Dr Ayer’s Penetrating Oil for throat and croup. It also jokes about counting chickens and praises Mrs. Austin’s pancakes.
Pittsburg Sets Record Immigrant Arrival For One Day
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania recorded a new single day immigration high when nearly 3,000 foreigners arrived Tuesday. Most were Slavs, planning to stay in the area to work in local mills and mines.
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Pittsburg
Five Miners Killed in Piper Alabama Mine Blast
An explosion at Piper, Alabama mines Tuesday killed five miners and imprisoned several men. A number of people outside the mine were injured.
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Birmingham
Ala
Piper
His One Weak Spot Back Ailment Relief By Kidney Pills
O C Hayden of Albert Lea Minnesota describes severe back weakness and nocturnal pain. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring kidney function and eliminating the back trouble. The remedy is sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box, FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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O. C. Hayden
0. C. Hayden & Co
Albert Lea
Minn
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
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