Aldrich expects adjournment as congress mulls fate
In Washington on May 9 Senator Aldrich forecast an adjournment by June 15 amid reports of delay risks. The piece notes canal legislation limits, state reclamation funding push, and the gypsy moth outbreak in Massachusetts traced to a 19th century breeding attempt. It also recalls Speaker Cannon's limited public speaking and a copyright conference clash over a 80 million voting threshold.
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Arthur W. Dunn
Washington
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Congress
Joe Cannon
Billy Allison
Texas
Minnesota
North Star
Virginia
Blemp
United States
Cannon
Uncle Joe
Branddaughiter
Joe
Currier
House Committee On Patents
New Hampshire
Wit and Humor of General Butler in Anecdotes
A compact profile of Benjamin F. Butler highlighting his sharp wit and controversial, powerful career. The piece recalls clashes in Congress and courts, scenes with judges and lawyers, and notable wartime actions, portraying Butler as brilliant yet polarizing.
Method for treating seed wheat with a two-trough dipping system
A Dakota farmer describes a quick method to dip seed wheat for smut. Two eight foot troughs mounted high above two barrels form dipping stations. Six sacks soak in the mixture for two minutes, drying occurs afterward. The writer notes using a stronger solution than recommended.
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Witkinson
Dakota Farmer
Lovage or celery? Ontario expert debunks hard celery claim
Professor W. W. Hilborn of the Ontario experimental farm states the so called hardy celery is actually lovage, not celery. He notes the plant has a rank odor and roots that divide like rhubarb, and warns promoters may push a high price for an inconsequential novelty.
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New Yorker
W. W. Hilborn
Ontario Experimental Farm
Leamington, Ont
Hilborn
Hog fattening method with corn and fermentation
An Orange Judd Farmer correspondent describes fattening hogs using ground corn and cob mash. The mixture ferments in barrels with boiling water and occasional milk, fed to hogs three times daily to speed fattening and improve digestion and health.
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Orange Judd Farmer
Defaulter Joseph Matthews Said Alive to Return
Crockaston Minn May 9 News from a reliable source states Joseph Matthews former deputy treasurer of Polk County who defaulted about 4000 and was thought dead in a London hotel in 1898 is alive and plans to return to Crookston to reimburse county bondsmen Matthews disappeared in 1800 while deputy treasurer and a dead man was found in a London hotel with his watch ring and papers It is believed he swapped clothing to avoid identification The case could raise questions after Mrs Matthews collected 5000 life insurance and later remarried.
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Crockaton
Minn
Joseph Matthews
Polk County
London
Crookston
Beaudry
Matthews
Philadelphia Lieutenant Shot by Patrolman in May Incident
Philadelphia May 9 reports indicate Lieutenant John Dever of the first line was shot by a patrolman leading to possible fatal wounds. The incident occurred as authorities investigate the assault and motive behind the shooting.
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Edward Nichols
Nichols
Dever
Weaver
Philadelphia
John Dever
Police
Ee Virst Lioe
Beresford Delays Call on Greek Minister at Piraeus
Vice Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, commanding the British fleet at Piraeus, sent a card to the Greek minister of marine expressing regret he cannot call in person while awaiting orders from England. The senate also passed a bill to use six condemned cannon for a statue of the late Governor S28.
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Beresford
Buay
Athens
Lord Charles Beresford
Piraeus
Turkey
Tabah
England
Senate
Wiebi Ran
Low Rates for Iowa Central Special Excursions to Major Cities
Excursion fares offered for trips to Portland Seattle Tacoma Puget Sound Boston Des Moines St Paul Minneapolis Springfield Louisville and more. One way or round trip options with limited sale windows in June May. Extensions possible with small extra charges. Contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis for details.
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Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Puget Sound
Laccount Meeting Hotel Men’s Association
California
Boston
Mass
American Edical Association
Des Moines
Owa
General Assemby Presbyterian Church
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Minn
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Louisville
A. B. Cutts
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