Plan Formed to Depose Uncle Joe in Congress
Insurgent Republicans and Democrats unite to back a resolution before adjournment to depose Speaker Cannon. Democrats would back Champ Clark if Cannon falls. Rep. Murdock of Kansas voices defiance of Cannon’s challenge while insurgents seek a new speaker candidate like Asher Hinds, who would resign if named.
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Washinton
House
Cannon
Danville
Taft Legisltion
Mr. Cannon
Asher Hinds
Hinds
Congress
Mann
Illinois
Otto G. Foelker
New York
Foelker
Hughes
Reouietty
Favulker
Ulysses Grant StaithAs
Poelker
Poetker
Penrose Action Averts Pittsburg Coal Strike
Penrose steps in to settle the Pittsburg district coal strike of 45 900 miners with a ten cent per ton wage advance and a two year contract. A joint conference of owners and miners is set to open in Pittsburgh, with a general mine resumption planned for next Monday.
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Pittsburg
United States
Penrose
Pittsburo
Tors
Boston and Maine Conductor Wage Scale Signed
The wage scale and working conditions agreement for 4300 conductors and trainmen of the Boston and Maine railway has been signed. The settlement follows the Illinois, Ohio, and New Haven terms, providing an average 21 percent wage increase based on a ten hour day instead of eleven.
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Boston
Boston and Maine Railway
the & O
New Haven
Hes
Widow's Body Found In Trunk Near Hannibal Farm
Hannibal Missouri April 13 Sheriff Thomas reports the body of Mrs Gertrude Maxwell a wealthy widow who lived alone on a farm east of Palmyra twelve miles away was found in a trunk at her home. The trunk had been closed not locked and a club was found in the room though there were no marks of violence on the body.
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Hannibal
Gertrude Maxwell
Nile
Palmyra
Here
Thomas
Aslet
Cat and canary tale of a well behaved parlor cat
Daddy narrates a bedtime fable about a canary that sits on a cat’s head and sings without harm. The cat is unusually gentle and mannerly, never eating or disturbing the family, contrasting with common feline mischief. The tale notes dolls and stuffed calico cats once lined the parlor window to resemble real cats.
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Daddy
Jack
Evelyn
Mamma
Tommy Tabby
Rice alternative meat diet to be promoted nationally
The Rice Association of America met in New Orleans on April 13 detailing a campaign to substitute rice for meat. Speakers will cite Japanese soldier endurance in the war with Russia as evidence of rice as a sustaining, nourishing food and plan broad publicity across multiple channels.
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New Orleans
Rice Association of America
Russia
Foley's Honey and Tar and Kidney Remedy Ad
Careful mothers urged to keep Foley's Honey and Tar for croup and spring coughs with urgent relief. Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to cure kidney and bladder trouble. both products marketed by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company.
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Foley
Lemmon’s
McElhinney Drug Company
Moon Obscures Mars In Early Afternoon Celestial Event
Washington observers witnessed the moon pass Mars at 4 33 this afternoon obscuring the planet Mars. After sunset the moon and Mars will be near enough for a striking telescope view and provide a notable sky display.
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Washington
Mars
Moon
Rexall Orderlies Promoted For Constipation Relief
An advertisement extols Rexall Orderlies as a safe remedy for constipation and bowel disorders. It claims quick, pleasant action, no diarrhoea or nausea, and a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Product comes in tablet forms 12 for 10 cents and 3 for 25 cents at The Rexall Store Cook. Sherman Washington.
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Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Washington
Cook. & Sherman
W. Cor
Sonaro
The Way of the World Charm Story
A four year old wakes to see his father dressing by lamplight. He asks why he rises early. The father replies he rises to earn potatoes for his son. James then asks why he eats potatoes and the exchange ends with the child’s simple answer. The vignette captures domestic humor and parental devotion.
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James
Hyomei Inhaler Ad Promises Quick Cold Relief
Million Americans use Hyomei inhalers offering quick relief from catarrh and stuffed head. The ad sells Hyomei inhalers and an extra bottle for 50 cents, claims relief in two minutes and cough or cold cure in a week, and promotes a complete $1 outfit with a lifetime inhaler for every family.
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America
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised Cure All Stages
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, a constitutional disease, by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers $100 for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Hail
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Scandal in friar lands dominates Congress chatter
House debate centers on Secretary of War inquiry into friar lands in the Philippines amid rumors of sugar trust ties and railroad dealings. A new conservation bill aims to withdraw and classify public lands, while anti trust probes into the sugar trust proceed from Denver to New Orleans.
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Washington
John A. Martin
Colorado
Secretary of War
Philippines
Sugar Trust
Martin
War Department
United States
Alaska
Congress
New York
Department of Justice
Denver
New Orleans
Friends of Administration
Ugh
Markets Report Chicago and surrounding live stock prices
Chicago and Omaha markets show mixed grain pricing for winter and spring wheat, corn, oats and potatoes. Live stock in Chicago, Omaha and East Buffalo reflect varying demand with hogs at about 9.80 10.10, cattle 5.75 8.65, sheep around 7.50 9.85, and calves up to 8.75, with notable price shifts across regions.
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Chicago
Omaha
Texas
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Fast
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Healthful Complexion
Advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for pimples boils and liver trouble. It claims the medicine cleanses blood improves skin tone and provides rosy cheeks. Available at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
J. K. Lemmon
Lemmon
The Boss of the Place
A determined man recalls confronting a restaurant proprietor after a waiter resented a small tip. The proprietor stepped in, paid the waiter from his own pocket, and apologized for such a customer.
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