Ransdell addresses river and harbor improvement policy
Louisiana congressman J. B. Ransdell speaks as guest of honor on systematic river and harbor improvements. He criticizes railroads for unfair practices, discusses proposed railroad amendment to curb short distance charges, and compares U.S. policy to German methods for water transport competition.
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Wamu Ligcon Vom
J. B. Hansdell
Louisiana
Ranadell
Apedal
Chicago
Milwaukee
St Paul Limited
Lisbon
Wiss
Congress
Ransdell
Two Masked Bandits Try Railcar Robbery in Minnesota
In Paul Minnesota two masked men attempted to rob the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad Pioneer Limited arriving at 7:35 am. They boarded at Liston Wisconsin through an open door of the font sleeper and overpowered Conductor Shumway after a struggle. No valuables were taken and the bandits fled in darkness. Authorities say two suspects, described as negro, are held and identified by witnesses.
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Shumway
Londuetur Sumuwayu
Cans
Hintes Sinimway
Temah
Milwaukee
Patters
Mule Outruns a Train in Dramatic Town Feat
A wild event in New York City unfolds as a mule outruns a train on an urban street. The beast dodges the approaching locomotive, is chased by a crowd, and finally veers toward Long Eddy as onlookers watch a dramatic escape unfold.
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Uws
Henin
Ube Lucomave
Ebert
General Wood Sails as Envoy to Argentina Centenary
Gen. Wood sails as envoy to join Argentina's centenary celebration. Maj. Lewin Wood accompanies Segabialians, delivering wishes from the United States to President Alvorta. The mission will proceed to Uruguay with the squadron under Rear Santa Stwanton, outlining arrival ports in Chester, North Carolina, and South Dakota.
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United New Spaviek
Eieibi
Lewin’ Wood
Do Uf
Wiademat
Alvorta
Laccan Peares
Hasan
Uruguay
Piatto
Burnosses
Santa Stwanton, Vonmat
Vlsers
Munlayu
Chester
North Carotea Teme
South Dakota
Veyaees
Viteutatts
Dick the Only Candidate in United States Senate Race
April election updates show Woot Ube as the sole candidate for the U S Senate after a filing period. Secretary Thompson confirms only Dick and 28 652 required signers met the nomination, with Summit County producing most support and the remaining voters aligning for other local figures.
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Woot Ube
Wides
United States
Shatener
Thompson
Rottie
Summit County
Admiral Kimball to Return to Washington Post
Idaacal Kimball, who has been connected with naval vessels on the west coast at Central America, is ordered to Washington. On his arrival, Nol Jesume Absolutin becomes a member of the naval retiring board.
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Admiral Kimball
Idaacal Kimball
Beast Cone
Central America
Washington
Nol Jesume Absolutin
Ibe Naval Retiring Board
Morning Headache Relief Promised by Dr Miles Pills
Samuel Keys of Eaton Rapids Michigan and Mrs Carl Heckman of Minster Ohio endorse Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for severe morning headaches. They claim fast relief and long use, with a guarantee refund if not satisfied by the first package.
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Dr. Miles
Samuel Keys
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Carl Heckman
Minster
Ohio
Defends "Third Degree" Says Rough Treatment Is Not Used
At a Political and Social Science Association meeting in Philadelphia in April criminologists debated police interrogation. Richard Sylvester, head of Washington police, argued against torture and said police forces improve. he described phases of detention and interrogation, denying use of the so called third degree. Judge William DeLacy praised juvenile courts for reforming delinquent children and easing grand jury workloads.
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Philadelphia
Political and Social Science Association
Richard Sylvester
Washington
J. Sylvester
Brown
William DeLacy
Washington, D. C
Army Orders From Savas to Jefferson Barracks Dispatches
Army orders list Capt Samuel C Rocken savas to unspecified duty arrival in US Capt Charien P Clarke assigned to Infantry and other officers transferred or ordered to report to depots hospitals and commands. May 4 details personnel movements including Col Tabert Evans and Maj George Squier with rail and quartermaster provisions and hospital duties.
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Absimon
Samuel C. Rocken
Savas
United States
Charien P. Clarke
Ourtoanth Infantry
Moutha
Filtsen
George HW Me Maning
Cous Artillery Corps
George O. Squier
Algnal Corps
Ges
Lesha A.ghepman
Second Cavalry
Monty
Reining
George 3
Molden
Trane Yano
Infante
Revakeu
Piney Uleit
Oklam
Cole
Jefferson Barracks
A. Cole
Sint
Fred E. Duchas
Sifth Cavaler
George I. Dunesn
Walter Reed General
Hospital
Charlier
Winnie
Fifth Cavalry
Iyhegenara
Fortara
Ls Aoms
Hearascin F. Miller
Lotwutze
Vue Rational Walsh
Columbus
Col
Tabert &, Evans
Alaniry
Ugleet
Public Health Service Changes in Station Duties and Appointments
List of transfers appointments resignations and duties within the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service. Mentions Surg W J Oat Surg P A Holt Assl Surg A McNay Quebec Canada pharmacist Charles H W Irvin chief report. Charles R Irwin appointed pharmacist first class. Dr W H Bringkerhow resignation accepted. E Lando to Yorktown. Paymaster and clerk changes. naval ship movements including Newport News and Philadelphia. mentions pharmaceuticals and a garbled line about Sarsaparilla and nerves with promotional undertone.
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Public Health and
Oarine-Hospital
J. W. Oat
Mareti
P. A
M. Holt
Aix
Dave Teavetro
Act
A. McNay
Quebec
Ganada
Charles HW. Irvin
Chicago
Commana
Charles R. Irwin
Wi. H. Bringkerhow
Tom
E. Lando
Yorktown
R. Pet
D. Montague
Naval Hospital
Naval Rome
Philadelphia
Chiat
J. W. Jacobson
Narragansett Bay
W. T. Winns
Milk pasteurization questioned by New Jersey study
A laboratory examination by B O Brooks for the Merald compared raw country bottled milk with commercially pasteurized milk. Raw milk showed 5 500 bacteria per cubic centimeter while the pasteurized contained few, yet the pasteurized milk may lose protective lactic acid bacteria and safety if not stored properly. Brooks urged safeguards and noted little difference in adult nutrition between the two but cautioned on conditions after pasteurization.
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Jouse
Thade
B.O. Brooks
Franklin Street
New Jersey
New Jersey Star Board of Health
Pensylvanian
Dairy Aid Food Commission
Aim
Mgr. Brooks
Caref Cally
Brooks
Indore
Lena
Mr. Brook
Pinchot Idaho Town Namesake Fades From Record
Fragmentary notes suggest Pinchot Idaho no longer exists as a town. The courier cites a Postoffice Department bulletin, mentions Pinehot Showhontey county and references Wickersham and Chicago, with scattered phrases about late deliveries and an Applomattox Guy celebration. The text is heavily garbled and lacks cohesive facts.
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Wickersham
Gaeg
Chicago
iGeneral “Weetersham
Arrgaddrens
Hamilton
Tony
NEW TARIEY FIGHT COMING IN SENATE ACTION
Urgent Senate moves to push an amendment to the appropriation bill for a nonpartisan demarission amid a flood of letters and telegrams to Senator Beveringe. Regulars oppose, plan to offer as an amendment to advance the measure before both houses in the struggle over tariff policy.
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Senate
Beveringe
Tisnid
Msnreents
House
A“Menon
Mediation Averts War Over Ecuador Peru Border
London reports confidential telegram from Ecuador's President Alfaro saying current Quito unrest and border dispute may be settled via U S mediation. Dispatch notes war unlikely but Peru war preparations continue. Washington will host mediation talks with Ecuador and Peru officials. Diplomatic corps expect an amicable settlement in the near term.
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London
Apri
Henry Willams
Ecuador
Alfaro
Quito
United States
Washington
Williams
Peru
State Department
United States Jezaton
Lima
Pinion
Passion Play lecture by Janet Richards at First Congregational
Miss Janet Richards spoke to the Ladies Aid Society on Oberammergau’s Passion Play. She described actors fitting their roles, a year of rehearsals, and dedication with no pay beyond earnings from their trades. She noted the town’s customs and offered a history of the play and its participants.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Congregational Church
Janet Richards
Oberammergau
Gettle
Precautions In Place As Richmond Postoffice Robbers Appe ar
Two men known as Anril Fey and Little Dick Harris were arraigned in Federal court in Richmond on charges of robbing the postoffice and stealing about 20000 in stamps. They were remanded to appear next morning to answer indictments, with trial set for Monday. Jailers report stripping to prevent escape and tampering with threads and dust for security.
French Parliament Adjourns Before General Election
Paris reports the parliament elected in 1905 adjourned for the night. The general election is set for April 4 with the new assembly to convene on June 1.
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Paris
Inventions Parade at Washington Showcase of Oddities
A long, illustrated piece surveys 19th century American tinkering with odd devices. Innovations include automaton carriages powered by steam or dogs, windmills on boats, kite contraptions, a self closing chicken house, a mud cannon for trains, and safety devices to prevent collisions. The essay notes patent office curiosity and wild schemes ranging from bee hive cages to buried alive alarms.
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Washington
Patent Office
Ohey
Doctors oppose national health posts bill in health board dispute
The Anticompulsory Vaccination Society of Washington adopted a resolution opposing a House bill creating two national health posts, calling physicians the most powerful organized group and accusing them of graft and misleading public health needs. A. T. Goldsborough introduced the resolution, critiquing medical influence in Congress. Harry B. Bradford labeled vaccination as filthy and barbarous. Also notes editorials and Hearst considering establishing an ex-American daily with a Spanish edition in Mexico City, tied to Diag discussions and Mexico’s press management.
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National’ Health’ Board
American Medical Association
A. T. Goldsborough
Congress
Harry B. Bradford
Association
el Paso
Spretel
Tex
Willam Randolph Hearst
Mexico
Mexico City
Diag
D’az
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Mai Alweyu
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Suidi
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