Senate Takes Up Reciprocity Bill in Taft Drive
Washington June 13 The Canadian reciprocity bill forms unfinished business in the Senate with a long fight ahead likely lasting into August. Administration backers expect it to pass if voted on alone, while opponents led by Root prepare numerous amendments including a farmers free list. The debate promises heated, reflecting festival weather and partisan stakes.
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Taft
United States Senate
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New York
Stone
Smoot
Utah
Dupont
Delaware
Bailey
Texas
Briggs
New Jersey
Oliver
Pennsylvania
Heyburn
Idaho
Simmons
North Carolina
Warren
Wyoming
Nelson
Minnesota
la Follette
Wisconsin
Cummins
Iowa
Humorous Quips 1676 Wind Reader Tale
Two brothers in Rehoboth are called to prove their worth as Philip's War starts. John charges his gun and dies in battle while Robert hides in a barn and survives to become Poundkeeper, deacon, and town clerk. Poem appears in Pearson’s Puck.
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Rehoboth
Philip
Robert
Pearson
Puck
Exchange Etiquette In China And A Humble Wire Reply
An old humorous quotation describes a Chinese telephone exchange where the operator asks for a caller by elaborate title. The reply seems to blend satire with polite formality about the inadequacy of the service and the operator’s apology as the line remains connected.
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China
Grand hotel directions and wartime parade thoughts
A clipped mix of quotes about finding the Grand hotel and attending a coronation. Henrietta favors suffrage banners in a grand parade while Meekton doubts its value. A note asserts Siam as the land of temples with new ones rising and old ones neglected.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
Siam
Riggs House Demolished Once A Washington Celebrity Lair
Washingtons Riggs House, famed for presidents and power players, is being torn down for a modern office and theater. Benjamin Harrison, James A Garfield, Susan B Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Frances Willard were among its notable guests. The lobby hosted Major George A Armes in a famous March 5 1889 incident with Governor Beaver, leaving a lasting mark on the hotels history.
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Riggs House
Washington
Benjamin Harrison
James A. Garfield
Susan Bo Anthony
Lizabeth Cady Stanton
Brances Willard
Kings House
New York
Pennsylvania
Metropolitan
Tower Pennsylvania Avenue
Bow
Mecca
Politi
George A. Armes
Armes
Beaver
Picketts
Harrison
Bnok
Aries
Riges House
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Willard
Artington
Jay Gould
Russell Save
Valley Forwe Camp Thesday Event in North Side Square
Fragmentary notice lists J. W. Scott and J. J. Kellogg as adj thier at a weekly camp event on Thursdays at North Side Square. The readable fragment mentions a tent welcome and pines, with date unknown.
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North Side Square
Masonic Fraternal Meetings Listed for Washington Area
Regular meetings scheduled for Washington Lodge Vo 4 PL 4 A Me and Cyrus Chapter No ion 4 with monthly Friday or Thursday sessions. Officers Kunath W M J W Morton and J W Glasgow noted with visiting fraters welcome.
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Kunath W. M
Myrtle
Welco
Glass House Invention Aims For Breeze On Beach Terrace
A glass house designed for summer life sits on a terrace near the beach. It rests on ball bearings and is built with heavy glass plates on three sides. Inside, rustic posts with bark support walls, with rugs and small tables to create shaded lounging spaces.
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Aobution Vivendi
Ingle
Unique Auto Trip Plans Across United States
A Spokane Berg plans one of America's most unique car journeys, starting in Spokane and circling the United States boundary lines. The family will travel to Washington, British Columbia, the Pacific coast to San Diego, pass the Mexican border, then Arizona New Mexico Louisiana to New Orleans, Alabama and Florida, then northeast to New England visiting major cities before tracing the northern boundary back to Spokane. The trip aims for adventure rather than speed, using a touring car with full camping gear.
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America
the Berg
Spokane
United States
Tate
Mr Berg
Washington
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad
Leading California druggist Pasadena Cal Maret Foley and Co report Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non opiate expectorant for colds. It is safe for children, non nauseating, and does not affect digestion. Sold in yellow package by all druggists.
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Pasadena
Cal
Foley and Co
H. Ward
H. Ward Prue Co., C. J. Parsons
See's and
Treas
Foley's
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S. A. White
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KR. L. Coulter
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