Hebrew Orphans Admitted After Immigration Row
Aug 30 telegram from Acting Secretary Murray to Acting Immigration Commissioner Murray states 100 Russian Jewish orphans were admitted to the United States. The children, survivors of the massacre at Inishenev, were landed after prior refusals and given meals and U.S. flags before being handed to caretakers from the United Hebrew Societies of New York.
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Peg Perlman
Lawrence
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
New York
Russia
United Hebrew Societies
Bureau of Immigration
United States
Inishenev
United Hebrew Societies of
Bilis Island
Estimates of 1907 canal plant appropriations
Washington reports the canal commission prepares the 1907 appropriations for the isthmian canal project. Officials say the plant will be ready by end of 1907, with locomotives dredges and other equipment assembled on the isthmus. Despite full plant, Congress may not cut annual funding, and the yearly allotment could rise as labor needs grow.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Isthmus
Mississippi Savagery in Webster County Tragedy
In Webster County a deadly feud ends with Samuel Hightower fatally shot by Walter Cooper after an argument escalates with firearms. Hightower is killed, Jim Hightower is also shot and dies, Cooper wounded and reported as seriously injured.
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Winona
Miss
Webster County
Samuel Hightower
Walter Cooper
Hightower
Cooper
Prison guard shoots inmate after attack in Atlanta
Edward Richmond, jailed in a ten year sentence for train robbery in Indian Territory, fought guard Frey inside a U S prison in Atlanta Georgia and was shot dead after a prolonged struggle. Richmond had been serving his term when the incident occurred.
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Atlanta
Ang
United States
Edward Richmond
Frey
Richmond
Indian Territory
Fourteenth Time Rejected Woman Suffrage in Victoria
The Victorian Legislative Council rejected for the fourteenth time a proposal to grant women the right to vote. The persistent opposition maintains that reforms to suffrage remain unresolved amid ongoing political debate in Melbourne.
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Melbourne
Legislative Council of Victoria
Child Dies While Working On New Evansville Home
Darriel Henn a seven year old boy in Evansville Indiana collapsed and died while assisting with construction at a house under erection. The incident occurred on August 30 and authorities reported no foul play.
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Evansville
Ind
Darriel Henn
Real Estate firm in Philadelphia faces liabilities
Chicago city sealer accuses packers of short weight. Native volunteers capture Ar ogines Sanchez, a Cesces chief, in Leyte near Baybay. Secretary Shaw plans Sept 7 south campaign. Osawatomie marks John Brown battle days. Edward Keating leads vet press club in ILC elections. Chilean refugees surge. San Francisco streetcar strike nears end.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Arogines Sanchez
Leyte
Baybay
Shaw
Washington
Osawatomie
Kan
John Brown
Edward Keating
Vet Press Club
International League of Fress Clubs
Iso
Chile
San Francisco
Letters From a Chinese Official by Bryan Reviewed
A new Bryan book replies to Letters From a Chinese Official by G Lowe Dickinson. It argues civilization means harmonious development of body mind and heart and promotes equity in reward, government reform, and Christian ethics over Confucianism. The piece contrasts Western labor and welfare with Eastern policy and notes Bryan’s stance on democracy, labor, and modern industry.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
G. Lowe Dickinson
William J. Bryan
Lfe
Briggs Narrow Escape and Wedding Mixup
Briggs recalls a near escape as Bildergate faced trouble. He explains a man nearly married a woman who spent 2500 dollars annually on dresses. The man did marry, but to her dressmaker instead, a quirky twist in the tale.
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Briggs
Bildergate
Griggs
Floating needle on water prompts science note
A careful greased needle can float on water though steel is heavier than an equal volume of water, illustrating surface tension and density concepts in a simple observation.
Summer Diarrhoea in Children Remedy Ad
During the hot weather the first unnatural looseness of a child's bowels demands attention to prevent serious illness. A few doses of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by castor oil can cleanse the system. Rev M Stockland, pastor, endorses it for summer disorders in children. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Rev. M. ©. Stockland
M. E
Little Falls Minn
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart's Pharmacy
Kidney Cure Claim Drives Urgent Warning Ad
Warning that Foley's Kidney Cure cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. Urges readers with kidney and bladder trouble to use the product, noting it is sold by druggists.
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Foley
Ten Years In Bed Kidney Cure Testimonial
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana recounts ten years bedridden with kidney disease. Despite top physicians he found no relief until Foley's Kidney Cure, which he calls a Godsend. The note ends noting that the product is sold by all druggists.
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Winchester
R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
Foley
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