Waterways policy and Cushman anecdote stir Washington chatter
A May 5 dispatch notes supporters of a 500 million dollar waterways bond praising Senator Elkins of West Virginia for cautious backing. It includes Cushman in Wyoming tale about swift justice, plus Egg and eyeglass stories and notes on guides in Capitol Hill and Charles W. Arthur.
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West Virginia Statesman
Congressman Cushman
Wyoming
Washington
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Elkins
Senate
Roosevelt
Commerce
Cushman
Eugene Field
Bill
Capitol
Department of Agriculture
Central West
Mother's Day Observance and Patriotic Tribute Proclaimed
The article notes Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia organized Mother's Day last year on the second Sunday in May with millions observing nationwide. This year the day will be a universal fete of filial worship with white carnation symbolism and a plea to wear white flowers in memory of mothers and honor their sacrifices.
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Anna Jarvis
Philadelphia
United States
Root Juice Promised Cure Gains Public Hype in Fort Wayne
A promotional notice touts Root Juice as a remedy for rheumatism catarrh stomach and bowel troubles and female weakness. It claims the product cleanses blood filters impurities and strengthens the whole body. Sold at Lemmon's drug store for one dollar a bottle or three for two dollars and a half.
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Fort Wayne
Lemmon’s
Machinery Noise Attracts Attention In Farm Display
The commentator warns against alarm at loud noises from E. G. Mason's Kelly gasoline engine powering two manure spreaders, a mower and other gear on a shaft. Emer enjoys the racket and believes he can impress customers by keeping the machinery running as visitors inspect it.
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Mason
Kelly
Emer
Hyomei Inhaler Promised To Cure Cold and Coughs
A Hyomei inhaler phrase touts the device as a personal physician for catarrh coughs colds bronchitis croup and asthma. The ad asserts rapid cold relief in minutes and five hour recovery with a complete outfit priced at one dollar and a single inhaler at fifty cents.
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Australia
Lemmon
Venezuelan minister presented to Taft. relations resumed
Pedro Rojas the newly appointed Venezuelan minister was formally presented to President Taft at the White House by Secretary Knox, completing the reestablishment of diplomatic relations. The break occurred nearly a year ago after President Castro refused to arbitrate disputes between the two nations.
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Washington
Pedro Rojas
Venezuela
Taft
White House
Knox
United States
Castro
Accident at Niagara Falls Ends Choir Boy’s Life
Harold Cronin, a Chicago choir boy connected with a city musical group, was accidentally electrocuted on the Canadian side of the river. Chamberlain's Liniment is promoted as a cure for rheumatism and for relief from muscular pain. It is sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Niagara Falls
Harold Cronin
Chicago
Canada
F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’s
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