Poplar Election KW Assured
James A. Edgerton argues for direct senatorial elections, noting the shift from old guard figures to progressive leaders. He cites Lorimer and Bailey as pivotal cases, the Heyburn opposition, and the Senate’s banking influence, claiming public opinion now favors reform and a constitutional convention.
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Senate
Lorimer
Illinois
Bailey
Texas
Springfield
Heyburn
Joe Cannon
House
Push for Popular Election of Senators Faces Constitutional Hurdles
The piece surveys efforts to amend the U S Constitution to establish direct senatorial elections. It notes overwhelming House support but Senate resistance, the Sutherland amendment controversy, and figures like Borah and Heyburn shaping the battle. It explains two paths to ratification and cites state petitions pressing Congress to act.
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Congress
House
Cannon
Header Mann
Mann
Cooper
Wisconsin
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sutherland
Theodore Roosevelt
Friends of
Borah
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Judiciary Committee
Idaho
Weldon Brinton Heyburn
Heyburn
Missouri
Tragic Car Crash Kills Two in New Jersey
Edward D. Middlekauf and Miss Elsie Walpole died after the auto overturned near Chester New Jersey. Middlekauf conscious until the gasoline tank exploded and burned him, while Miss Walpole was unconscious from impact. Eyewitnesses and bystanders attempted rescue as the vehicle burned, with a block and tackle needed to lift the car.
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Dover
N. J
Slowy
Chester
Edward D. Middlekauf
Plainfield
Elsie Walpole
Scotch Plains
Middlekauff
Walpole
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Chester Cross Roads
Middlehauti
E. C. Searles
Miss Walpole
Knox Opens Arbitration Talks With Great Britain and France
Secretary of State Knox launches diplomatic negotiations with Britain and France to replace existing arbitration treaties. The draft model, approved by President Taft, would cover all disputes including national honor and rights of third parties, expanding beyond current exemptions.
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Washington
Knox
Great Britain
France
United States
Taft
Biggest Peanut Roast Hits Suffolk Factory Fire
A Suffolk plant fire destroyed the Bains Co peanut factory roof and more than 200,000 bushels of peanuts. Losses near 290000 dollars for peanuts and 20000 for the building, with 160000 dollars insured. The blaze began after 1 pm and threatens the world peanut supply, as under 3 percent of last year’s crop remains with producers.
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Suffolk
Bains Co
Gwaltney Bunkley Peanut Company
Smithfield
Negro runs amuck in Columbus area stabbing victims
A 37 year old valet named John Cain ran amuck on Columbus avenue near 104th street last night. He attacked bystanders with stabbing and shooting, then was shot in the back by Patrolman Eynon and taken to Harlem hospital in serious condition. Two victims later died. John Hall and Susan Surell were killed.
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New York
John Cain
Columbus Avenue
104Th Street
Cain
Eynon
Harlem
John Hall
105Th Street
Susan Surell
West 105Th Street
Gale Destroys Banana Trees in Kingston Jamaica
A heavy gale has prevailed for 24 hours in Kingston Jamaica. The north side of the island suffered severe damage with many banana trees destroyed and significant harm to local shipping.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Wonderful Millinery Sale Opens in Warren pa
O GSmith Co Warren Pa announces a wonderful sale of fine millinery with sample hats from two wholesalers and large quantities of tailored hats from regular stocks. Prices are cut to half to clear stock and make room for summer styles.
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Ilalf
New Summer Hats Sale at Smith’s
Millinery buyers alerted that Smith’s offers summer hats at 2.48 with wholesale prices from 4.50 to 6.75. Italian hemp hair braids cip and Milan straw shapes numbered 210, ensuring diverse styles. Sale runs Tuesday and any day of the week for bargains in new hats.
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Smith’s
Milan
Sweeping Clearance of Tailored Hats at Half Price
A broad sale offers all tailored hats at half their regular price. Shoppers await discounts on every style, with emphasis on affordable headwear for all ages and occasions.
Children's Footwear Featured by C H L Smith Co
The shoe department highlights footwear for children with a focus on proper fit, shape, and quality at low prices. The buyer emphasizes years of experience guiding the selection to ensure correct shoeing.
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C. HL. Smith Company
Infants Shoes and Sandals Sale at 50 Cents a Pair
Uppers of white velvet white kid white linen champagne kid black and brown suede and other colored leathers. 4 and 5 strap patent leather Roman sandals for infants sizes 2 to 5. Childs sizes 6 to 8% and childrens sizes 8% to 11.
White Canvas Shoes in Infant to Misses Sizes
Catalog item lists white canvas shoes with hand turned soles and pearl buttons. Includes infant sizes 2 to 5 at 0.85, child sizes 6 to 9 at 1.25, dull calf and patent colt options, welted soles for misses sizes 11% to 2 at 2.00, and large girls 12 1/2 to 5 1/2 at 2.90.
The Wesson Shoe for Boys
The Wesson shoes boast two full soles and a hold-fast heel with waxed thread seams. Ideal for boys, these waxed-seam pairs come in sizes 10 to 13 and 1 to 5, priced at $2.25 per pair.
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Wesson
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Flints
Youngs
Adams
Webster
Clay
Long Green
Lorimer and Bailey
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Luo
Rucker
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Matic Washington
Gsmith Co
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the Wesson
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Warren, Pa
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