Scales Law Is Needed Hold Banquet At Raleigh
Delegates at a conference on weights and measures in Raleigh heard calls for federal action to regulate measuring devices and standardize weights. Secretary Nagel and speakers including Representatives Shaunessy and Stratton urged honest devices, with plans for ongoing sessions and further standardization efforts.
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Oppose Franchise Here In City Government Change Debated
A report on the bill introduced by Representative Berger opposes the franchise and forward to the site by the district commissioner. Commissioners say they see no public need for change and argue the new form of government would be less public and harmful to private interests.
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Fear Free Trade Debate Spurs Tariff Legislation Split
The Scout finance committee heard leaders oppose tariff changes led by a Philadelphia firm, with Frank KoFageff and Walter Vein among those present. Telegrams leaked showing opposition to the Democratic tariff revision, while Republicans touted passage in the Senate by a slim majority.
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United States
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Frank KoFageff
Hracklyn
Bankers Push National Lading Law to Interstate Committee
A coalition led by the American Bankers Association and other commercial groups travels to Washington to urge a nationwide bill on lading forms. Senator Clapp and Representative Baxeng Minnesota chair hearings with Thomas JF Patton heading the bankers’ legislative representation.
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Minnesota
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Silence Grips Bark and Rheumatism Claim
An early 20th century ad notes Grip strengthens after cold bites and links to rheumatism. It touts Comulation as a preventive for colds sore throats and bronchitis, claiming obvious benefits and urging readers to request a sample bottle by mail.
Secretarial Action in Florida Department Scandal Continues
The investigation centers on false accounts and payments to gain money from the government. Secretaries and officials face dismissal and possible prosecution as Attorney General involvement is sought, with documentary evidence ready for the investigating committee. The Florida Everglades matter and related charges involve Elliott Morehouse Singleton and Teele, with Wright’s testimony tying actions to North Carolina and Oklahoma payments and pay rolls.
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Hoe
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Singletonly
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Wilmington
Department of Axticulture
Small Wit
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Blacklist of steel workers enters Senate steel trust probe
A Pittsburgh newspaper man submitted a copy of a blacklist of about 300 steel workers, allegedly owned by Carnegie Steel, to the Stanley steel trust investigating committee. Thomas Morgan, posing as a Carnegie labor agent, gave the list after failing to contact Eagle. Several men on the list say they could not get work in steel units. Attorney DA Reed objects to the record, and Chairman Stanley vows to locate Morgan. A director of United States Steel denies that workers are aged under 16 and shows a photograph.
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Steel Corporation
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Morgan Terelvat Roberta
United States Steel Corporation
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Steet
Plan for broad probe into Interstate Commerce Commission
Influential Democratic members of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee consider directing the ICC to conduct a sweeping investigation into the Henry money trust resolution. Representative William C Adamson leads a plan for a thorough inquiry into railroad telegraph lines and express firms under ICC jurisdiction.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
William C Adamson
Congress Seeks Highway Aid For Spring Road Plan
District commissioners asked Congress for authorization to modify Spring road between New Hampshire avenue and Twentieth street northwest. Chairman Johnson of the House District committee introduced two bills yesterday to grant permission to realign Spring road to conform with the highway east of Sixteenth street.
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Knox plans likely Caribbean tour to Cartagena visit
State Department notes indicate Secretary Knox may visit countries bordering the Caribbean and avoid the long trip inland. A delegation may meet him at Cartagena as officials await word on Mexico and Colombia inclusion and possible Mexico City stop.
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Warm welcome for Knox Venezuela vows satisfaction for visit
Venezuela's government and people express great satisfaction over Secretary of State Knox's upcoming visit. President Gomez will host Knox during the stay in Caracas, with Foreign Minister Maton noting the visit as a special display of friendship. Elliott Northcott presented credentials to President Gomez.
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United States
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Gomez
Caracao
Washington
Knox Elliott Northcott
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Pan American Society Formed in New York
The Pan American Society of the United States was perfected with Henry White elected president. John Barrett announced over 166 charter members from professional, business, scientific, social, and public sectors. The group aims to foster U.S. Latin American ties, hospitality to Latin visitors, and mutual understanding among American republics.
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France
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Pan American Union
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Kentucky man claims shot Goebel in Helena duel
James Gilbert of Kentucky told reporters in Telena Arkansas he fired the fatal shot that killed Goebel of Kentucky last January. He said he is a Hargis faction member and recently became a deputy sheriff. He offered no details, citing fear and claimed unable to verify his past statements.
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Lovievile
Lynching of Two Negroes Near Panola County Line
Unidentified men lynched two Black individuals early Tuesday near the Panola county line after they were accused of attacking a white girl. The victims were dragged to a Wolf River bridge and hanged, with a pistol-tack used on the body. Separate reports mention a white man shot in Memphis and another unidentified lynching in the area.
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Waters Pierce Company Board Fight Over Standard Oil Control
Stockholders duel at Waters Pierce Company annual meeting as Henry Clay Pierce and associates block John D Rockefeller and Standard Oil allies from counting ballots. Case heads to court with mandamus argument and claims of a national plan to perpetuate the oil monopoly.
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Playhouse Washingtons Two Plays Tonight By Social Leaders
Tonight at the Playhouse Washington will host two one act plays staged by the young social set. The Case for Poderiek Howard by Robert Bell features the 17 year old author in a leading role while The Matrimonial Agency by Miss Charlotte Morland showcases local talent. Cast includes Caroling Ogden Jones Alfred Marding Howard Garber Lucy Howard Frances Moore Julette Crosby James Merron Richard Chew Llewellyn Griffith Henry Dickson Mabel Undergraff Cora Barr Harriett Nekhec and Georgina Schofeld.
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Richard Chew
Llewellyn Griffith
Henry Dickson
Mabel Undergraff
Cora Barr
Harriett Nekhec
Georgina Schofeld
Bill for Record Building in Washington Senate Proposal
A bill introduced by Senator Lodge in the Senate yesterday proposes a Record Building project in Washington to store ten or more valuable government records. It would create a board of record commissioners with general control and legal custody of all old papers and documents.
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Everglades
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Tietcher
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Yuan Shikai President Provisional Capital Moved to Pekin
The national assembly elected Yuan Shikai president and decided the provisional capital shall be Peking for convenience. Dr Sun Yat sen pledged loyalty to the national cause and the assembly paid tribute to him. Three Chinese cruisers saluted to celebrate the republic's establishment in Chefoo. Cincinnati returned from Tengshowji with six missionaries aboard.
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Xuan Sid Kat
China
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Republic
United States
Cincinnati
Bowers Estate 500000 Inventory Filed in Connecticut
Inventory of the estate of the late Samuel D Bowers of Washington DC was filed in Connecticut probate court by Edmund D Hurlburt executor. The holdings amount to 71006 and include property inherited from his father with life use by his mother. Mrs Charlotte Bowers, Thomas W Bowers, and Miss Wartha W Bowers are heirs.
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Washington DC
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Lloyd W Bowers
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Women Suffrage and Marriage Debated by Yan Tarbell
Yan Tarbell argues in favor of suffrage while criticizing marriage myths. She contends many women seek public responsibility through the vote, not rebellion against men, and notes suffragists are often fulfilled in everyday life, desire equal legislative influence, and view voting as direct service.
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Washingtons Birthday Party Decoration and Game Ideas
Celebrants may choose luncheon or evening format with similar decorations using national or colonial colors. Include a Washington related tree or emblem, and shields with Washington arms as place cards. Serve frozen custard and play a Presidents game using hosted questions about inaugural details and notable figures.
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District approves shelter project near Dupont Circle
District commissioners told the House District committee they oppose Switchman’s Box bill and recommended the Washington Railway and Electric Company fund a shelter at F Street and Dupont Circle northwest. The action centers on cement reservations and site access for shelter construction.
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Cure Allure Soap Advertises On Skin Diseases
An old advertisement recounts a woman’s skin troubles with blotches and itching on the face and neck. It claims Cure Allure Soap and Curleura Ointment provided relief after three months, with the writer endorsing the products for psoriasis and eczema and urging others to try them despite unclear spelling and archaic wording.
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Swanson Pleads for Slater Defense From Taft
Virginia Senator Swanson petitions President Taft to spare the life of Matte Lomax. Lomax is accused in Slater murder case. Mrs Lomax, daughter of a longtime Halifax County family, is described as a faithful Hamonds household servant and well respected.
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