Beale De Vale Becomes Central Figure In Gould Suit
New York reports reveal Beale De Vale alias Miss Beave Van Dorn charged with exposing private letters in the Frank Gould promissory case. She presented sworn statements and letters from Gould during a public interview, claiming they prove her innocence while detailing engagement claims and speculation about the case.
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New York
Beave van Dorn
Beasle de Vale
Frank Gould
Trenut
Promaise
Rotary
E. Bessie van Dorn
Wien
Baby cured after three years of eczema with Cuticura remedies
A parent recalls a four year old boy suffering three years with widespread eczema and intense itching. After trying many products and doctors, Cuticura wash and Ointment were used and reportedly cured the child. The letter is signed David Amex from Columbia Avenue, Maine, dated February 22.
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Flex
David Amex
Columbia Ave
Land, Me
Miss Van Dorn Bars Disclosure Of Contents
Miss Van Dorn refused to allow more than a fleeting glimpse of the contents claiming her lawyers would be very angry at the statements. The remark suggests a dispute over disclosure and possible legal concerns.
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Miss van Dorn
Will contestant Samuel Bogart shoots self in sorrowful end
Samuel P. Bogert, noted in a prior probate dustup with Mrs Catherine Pratt over Henry Pratt’s Lexington estate, reportedly shot himself Wednesday. He left a note declaring his life misspent amid litigation that included a controversial 1897 marriage joke with Mrs Pratt.
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Bogart
Washington
San Antonia
Tex
Seret
Samuel B. Bogart
Third Cavalry
U. 3
Boston
Samuel P. Bogert
Catherine Pratt
Dedham
Henry P. Pratt
Lexington
Pfaft
New York
Pfait Extateia
Red Cross stamps barred by Great Britain and colonies
Misa Mabel Boardman, national secretary of the American Red Cross, says Britain and three African colonies will not accept mail bearing Red Cross stamps. Germany will admit stamped letters if affixed to the back of the envelope. The Red Cross plans to discuss with the State Department and embassies to resolve the issue, with Taft to be consulted.
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Clude
Great Britain
Rhodesia
Orange River
Transvaal
Red Cross
Mins- Mabel Bourdrean
American Red Cross
State Department
Germany
Great Briain
Post Office Department
England
United States
Presidenut Taft
The
Firm for Death Penalty Tells Washington Chamber Panel
Capt. Thomas H. McKee, warden of the United States Jail, urged retaining hanging in the District before Washington Chamber of Commerce committees. He argued that capital punishment deters crime and urged segregation of defective children plus improved conditions to curb crime rather than changing execution methods. He claimed race impacts fear of death and cautioned against abolition, noting crime is rising and executions deter homicides. The panel wrapped hearings on a bill to modify the District's mode of execution.
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Thomas H. McKee
United States
Jai
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Meee
Washington
Latham Sets Record Altitude in Gale Flight
Hubert Latham, flying the Antoinette, rose to a new height amid heavy rain and a 40 mph gale, surpassing his own unofficial records. The attempt, reported from Paris, noted Brazil wind and steady aircraft handling as he demonstrated stability in the storm. A French aviation club plans a series of events including Paris to Brussels races.
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Hubert Latham
Aero Club
Latham
Brussels
Secretary of War Proposes Major Rooseveltwave Military Reforms
The War Department head urges rugged officer training, reorganized commands, better troop locations near cities, and permanent brigades. He calls for expanded rifle practice, territorial mergers with state militias, and funding cuts for the next fiscal year to about 95.2 million dollars.
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War Department
Congress
Volume of Verses by Justice Wendell P Staffora
A poetry volume titled Dormay Days by Justice Wendell P Staffora of the District Supreme Court is announced for December 8. The collection spans about 63 pages and covers classical subjects with legends, stories, lyrics and sonnets. It stems from long effort, with prior privately published work and limited editions, and aims for attractive holiday-season appeal.
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Wendell P. Staffora
District Supreme Court
Joe Juallee
Atlantic Monthly
Thomas ‘Batley
Aldeigh
Teon
Verge
Astounding Crop Values Shown In Secretary's 1909 Report
The annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture shows U S crop values for 1909 led by corn at about 1.72 billion dollars, with cotton second around 850 million and wheat near 725 million. The summary notes the strong rise over five-year averages, high farm prices, and the overall farm wealth from crops including hay, oats, potatoes, tobacco, sugar, and barley totaling about 95 million in added products.
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Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Abingdon Candidate Abandoned. Rhinock’s Secretary Seeks Seat
In Obeinaad Kentucky on December 2 friends of Representative Joseph Rhinock announce he will not run again in Kentucky's Sixth district. Arthur Rouse of Boone County announces candidacy with backing from Rhinock and Judge Lassing. Rhinock's secretary, who has served two terms and also works as secretary of the Kentucky Racing Association, will be his successor.
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Washington
Obeinaad
Friends of
Joseph Rhinocit
Arthur Rouse
Boone County
Rhnock
Lassing
Flume
Rhinock
Kentucky Racing Assocation
McKinley Memorial Guard Reduced at Tomb
Canton Ohio December reports Secretary Hartzell of the McKinley Memorial Association announced that War Secretary Jacob M Dickinson has ordered the guard reduced to two noncommissioned officers for the tomb of President McKinley. Lieutenant Householder of the Second Infantry was notified of the change.
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Tomb
Canton
Ohio
William McKinley
Hartzell
McKigtey Memorial Association
Tainy ‘Ny
Kentucky Plums to Fall in Patronage Shakeup
President Taft moves to fill Kentucky federal posts as Lawson Reno of Owensboro is nominated for collector of internal revenue for the Second Kentucky district. Reno’s appointment follows months of patronage maneuvering with Senator Bradley and Kentucky lawmakers, as MeVeagh signs the commission and Hilles announces the resignation of Howata T. Pranks.
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Taft
Kentucky
Lawson Reno
Owensboro
Will
Internal Revenue
Howata T. Pranks
Ef Bee
of the Treasury
Charles D. Hilles
MacVeagh
White’ House
Reno
A. B. Fatrick
United States Tearshal
Langley
Lewia Walker
Lancaster
United States District Attorney
Bradley
Timothy A. Fields
Ashland
Lexington
Bennett
Ludlow Petty
Shetbyville
Lonngville
J. Sherman Cooper
Danville
Edwards
Cooper
Federal Service
Blackburn to resign Panama Canal Zone governor post
President Taft will accept Gov Joseph Blackburn's resignation due to age. Blackburn, a Democrat appointed by Theodore Roosevelt, plans to retire to his Kentucky farm, saying Kentucky offers a better place to live and die. Rumors say he might pursue Kentucky governorship, while Representative Mann's bill would abolish the canal commission and remove the governorship.
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Taft
Joseph Blackburn
Panama Canal Zone
Kentucky
Blackburn
Bald
Patame
Gov. Blackburn
Roosevelt
Representative Mann
Canal Commission
Congress
Crete Shapes: From loin cloths to belted gowns in ancient dress
The article traces Crete's wardrobe evolution from early loin cloths for men to belted panniers for women, noting Greek and Egyptian influences. It describes the shift to the peplos and chiton, the use of safety pins, and the long historical arc from 2600 to 1400 B C, with depictions in art and Homeric references.
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Egypt
Crete
Africa
Mackengle
Indies
Europe
England
Troy
Frederick Leighton
Pius
Odysseus
Chicago Tunnel Company Placed in Receivership
United States district court appointed receivers for the Chicago Tunnel Company and Chicago Warehouse and Tunnel Company, controlled by Chicago Subway Company. David H. Forgan and Charles G. Dawes named receivers for the tunnel concerns, Edwin A. Potter for the terminal company. The move follows two large judgments against them by the Corporation Trust Company as part of a plan to reorganize the firms.
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Chicago
C. &. Kohisaat
United” States
Chicago Tunnel Compar
Chicago Warehouse’ and Tunnel Company
Chicago Subway Company
David H. Forgan
Tonal City Bank
Charles G. Dawes
Central Trust Company of
Ilinois
Edwin A.potter
American Trust and Savings; ‘Bank
Terminal Corpany
Corporation Trust Company
Plac
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Morocco
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Promihe
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Stein
Gazetesy
Waukesha
TBE Waukesma Canning
Waikesha, Wis
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Ue Ony
Oscar F. Williams
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