Federal power urged to regulate national corporate growth
Secretary Nagel urged federal control of corporations to preserve commerce against conflicting state laws. He argued a national framework is required as states struggle to regulate firms expanding beyond borders and favors Taft’s proposed federal corporation act as beneficial for national interests. He emphasized that action is necessary to solve modern economic problems.
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Chicago
En Nagel
Commerce
Labor
United States
Nagel
Jewett
Taft
United States Congress
Stomach Digest and Digestive Aid Origins Described
Historical account traces gastric juice research to Alexis St Martin and the St. Beaumont experiments. It highlights Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets as a concisely described natural digestor, touting their efficacy and urging readers to obtain a sample by mail through Adures F oA Btune Co.
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Feaumont
Exadt
Heaumont
Michigan
Alexis St Martin
St Beaumont
Braumont
Alexis St .Martin
Américe
Bera
Btune Co
Stuart
Marshal Mich
Empress Returns to St Petersburg palace after revolution
The dowager Empress has moved into Anichkali Palace in St Petersburg, abandoning Gatchina where she had resided since the revolution. This marks the first sign of imperial plans to return to the capital, as the Emperor and Empress had planned winter festivities at the Winter Palace, but Grand Duke Michel's death halted those plans.
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St Petersburg
Russia
Gatchina
Winter Palace
Michel
Mad Mullah on Warpath Threats and Destruction
A dramatic report details the Mad Mullah of Somaliland resuming hostilities with raids that burned towns and captured thousands of camels. British concern grows as dervish forces overwhelm Somali settlements and clash with colonial troops dating back to Mecca pilgrimages and 1905 Britain Italy peace talks.
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Adm Arabla Bb
Mohamed Abdwllah
Somaliland
The
Mijerting
Kikur
Italian Somaliland
Somaliiand
Mecca
Bis
Gots
Africa
Col Plunkett
Col Swain
Great Britain
Italy
Somailiand
Duel Challenge Near Savings Trust Bank in St Louis
In St Louis on February 1 a confrontation outside a Savings Trust Bank office led to banker Simon Seelig and Martin L Dawson, an estate dealer, facing off with a revolver and a second pistol. A clerk called police as Dawson overpowered Seelig, who claimed Seelig owed him money. The two men previously dueled in July at Seelig's office. shots were exchanged but no injuries occurred.
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St Lous
Simon Seelig
Martin L Dawson
Armandes
Dawson
Beelig
Seligs
Bomb Explodes at Jamaica Hose Factory Door
A dynamite blast in the doorway of a hose factory in Jamaica owned by Oscar Catanzaro, a wealthy merchant, sent the neighborhood into panic. A policeman was knocked unconscious but recovered. Catanzaro had received several threats from Black Hand demanding 1000 dollars and had reported them to police but refused to surrender the letters to avoid tracing the senders. The explosion caused damage.
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New York
Jamaica
Oscar Catanzero
Catanzaro
Black Handéera
Aztec City Discovered in Guatemalan Jungle Ruins
Special to The Washington Font reports Count de Pengay of Societe Geographique de Paeo discovering a large prehistoric city in Peten Guatemala near Beuque Ulxeo. The site, hidden by dense trees, lies far from traveled roads. de Pengay has pursued Aztec ruins for months, consulting natives, and will confer with Guatemala City officials on excavation.
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Count de Pengay
Guatemala
New Orleans
la Feb
Belize
Societe Geographique de Paeo
Peten
Beuque Ulxeo
Count de Perigay
Guatemala City
Cabrera Mija
Republic
Asaius
Robbery at Verone Museum Stuns Local Arts Scene
A serious art theft at the Verone museum saw six Borgomnone paintings and five Micheletto Delle Battagtle works stolen, plus a Diana and the shepherd canvas by an unknown author. The largest piece could not be moved through the door and was left in the hallway.
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Washington Fort
Rome
Verone
Borgomnone
Micheletto Delle Battagtle
Diana and
the Shepherd
Howlever
Emperor Willem Canceled Public Appearances Sick
Kaiser suffered a cold causing Emperor Willem to cancel all audiences and planned visits for several days. The court announced the monarch would refrain from public engagements and stay in his room after advice from the lord marshal. The agricultural council meeting was also affected.
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Berlin
Willem
Agricultural Council
Velice
Elizabeth Cary Stanton and suffrage meeting announced
A notice announces a suffrage gathering led by Elizabeth Cary Stanton at the Disojer Woman headquarters. The event focuses on advancing women’s rights and addressing suffrage concerns over the past 29 years. Attendees include Yeomen and Children supporters in the community.
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Bnet Openec
Muevey
Elizabeth Cary Stanton
Wetlan
Tan Lea
Twelve Men Indicted for Alleged Restraint of Trade
A federal grand jury in Covington Kentucky indicted twelve men from Dry Ridge for conspiracy in restraint of trade in a tobacco shipment case. Indictments name John Steer a state legislator among the defendants, accused of pressuring an independent grower and station staff to withhold tobacco from Cincinnati. The case marks a government effort under the Sherman Act to curb Night Rider tactics against interstate tobacco shipments.
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Covington
United States
Covington Ky
Dry Ridge
John Steer
Osborne
Intersate
Department of Justice
Edwin P Groavenor
Wade Hills
Yeaterday
Hawever
Department
Try Hides
Cincinnati
Ellis
oMcern
Burley Tobacco Society
Washington
Woclets
Burley Society
John 3 Steers
Kentucky
Perry Simpson
Gus Webb
Jerry 3
Carter Hugh Lee Conrad Brank
Tad Reo Conrad
John Wi
Caliender
Ohn Caldwell
Tae Newton
Primary Law Fox Illinois Direct Plurality Primaries Victory
Springfield Feb 11 The Illinois house passed the Staymates bill establishing direct plurality primaries for all offices except state senate and house. The measure received final approval by a 4 to 3 vote with Senate amendments concurred and awaits Gov Deneen's signature. The Gibson bill favoring general assembly nominations awaits Senate concurrence.
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Springfield
House
Deneen
Gibson
General Assembly
Senate
Octogenarian Sues Husband For Restraining Interference
Amelia Baker, 81, filed in District Supreme Court asking for a restraining order against John Milton Baker, 59, to protect her peaceful enjoyment of home at 914 Fifth Street. They married February 2, 1906 and separated January 11. she alleges cruelty and lack of support. Next Friday he must show cause.
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Amelia Baker
District Supreme Court
John Milton Baker
Baker
Fifth Street
Doctor Sues Yor Fee Over Medical Services
Dr J J Kaveney files suit against John E I Herrel former president of the National Capital Bank for 41799 claim for professional services. The bill covers visits to homes and trips from September 1898 to March 3 1909 including sixteen days in Hinton West Virginia at 6 dollars a day. Jorge P Hoover represents Dr Kaveney.
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Tha Carate
John E.i Herrel
National Capital Bank
J J Kaveney
Kaveney
Herrell
Kaveney Goverts
Hikton
W Va
Jorge P Hoover
Coudrey Plan Opposed In House District Committee
The House District committee yesterday opposed Rep Coudrey of Missouri's plan to change local government form. The bill would create a district sovem appointed by the President and a municipal assembly of fifteen. A committee report questions the public interest, noting strong opposition and listing related governance concerns.
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Terue
Smith
House District Committee
Coudrey
Missouri
Sovemop
Quiversely
Rev Father Foley Lectures On Ambles At National Theater
The Rev Father Michael Foley of Baltimore will lecture on ambles next Sunday evening at the National Theater under the auspices of Trinity College regents. Attendees include numerous local figures and families. the event features a large patron list with names such as Mrs Thomas Carter and Judge Maurice Connel among others.
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Baltimore
National Theater
Regents of
Trinity Col L Regate
Mar Thoms
Aycatloh
Umyer
Thomas H Carter
Lobeanick
Pot Tenon
Willam II DeLaces Fey
Willand Kerby Miro
FF Haltigen
Arthur Powell Davie
Joseph Ralph Rand
Calkian
Wire Thonais
Donevan
File Loriine Dorsey
Birs
Johnson
Mary Roach
Sohon
Ig Walsh
Aleawnder
Anl
Weller
James Q Bonnell
Thomas Lane
Charles Darr
Rebecca B Shanley Ming
FE ‘Throck Orton Rey Joseph Moetlee
Michael Colbert
George Harliton
Milton Alles Rey
J Oconner
Bruce Pehnestock
Maurice TY
Connel
Postal Theft Baffles Washington Post Office
Detectives and post office investigators struggle after three months to locate a stolen registry package from the Washington post office valued at over 1200 dollars. Despite a thorough inquiry by Acting Postmaster Merritt and department agents, no identification of the thief or responsible crew has emerged.
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Postoffice
Department
Washington Post Office
Merritt
Sunday bill proposed to ban Sunday labor in DC
A Wit move to prohibit labor on buildings railroads or streets or hauling material in the District of Columbia on Sunday drew adverse reports from commissioners. They deem such legislation unnecessary given current conditions and say Sunday work is not objectionable nor urgent.
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Heflin
Alabama
District of Columbia
Smith
House District Committee
Washington
Ellis Resents Attack In House Over Ohio Federal Judges Bill
Wade H Ellis assistant to the Attorney General says Mr Mann exaggerated the incident in the House on Wednesday when Illinois representative criticized a bill to add two federal judges in Ohio. Ellis explains the signed bill was routine and notes his resignation takes effect March 1 while he remains chair of the Ohio Republican state central committee. He states he never planned to serve as both chairman and assistant to the Attorney General.
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Wade H Ellis
Mann
Toole Hill
Illnois
Billa
Ohio
Ellis
Ohio Republican State Central Committee
Eilis
Chatraman
Harmon Aatory
Cincinnati
Garford
Elyria
Bla
Republiana
Warren Gr Harding
James Ho Garfield
Harding
Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Garfield Comea
Twket
Roosevelt
Hovevelt
Garfeld
Dick Linsista
United States
White House
Wade H Elta
Truat Bunter
Humorous Bequests Reported in Maryland Probate
Wills from St Mary county Maryland formalize bequests to Mary F and William F Yates for their lives with remainder to Norman Weter. The Little Sisters of the Poor receive 500, Father James O Brien 440, Rev John A Chester 600, Ann Rebecca Wathen 100, Warren Brewer 100, James T Wathen 26. Properties at 202 and 237 Ninth Street Southeast to be sold for these bequests with any surplus split among listed Wa then heirs. Daniel C Haromett named executor.
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St Mary County
Mary F
William F Yates
Norman Weter
Little Sisters of the Poor
James O Brien
John A Chester
Ann Rebecca Wathen
Warren Brewer
James 'T Wathen
Ninth Street
John H Watien M
Virginia Thompson
Julia Grewer
Susan M Greenwell
Mary A Wathen
Gertrude Wathen
Noema Wathen
Daniel C Haromett
Ohio Republicans Confront Gubernatorial and Senate Prospects
The Ohio Republican gathering in the city this week signals cautious strategy as leaders weigh a likely gubernatorial nominee and the senatorial primary. Garfield and Harding loom as strongest hopes, with internal divisions over tactics and Roosevelt potential influence shaping the campaign dynamic.
Herrick Aims to Block Dack Primary for Senate
Former Ohio governor Myron T Herrick formally announces candidacy to succeed Dick He. He opposes a primary and believes he can defeat Senator He in such a race. His allies hope State Chairman Ellis gaps prevail upon He to withdraw. If not, Herrick expects legislative changes to alter the primary law.
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Senator Dack
Washington Post
Columbus
Ohio
Guy Myron T Herrick
United States
Senator Dick
King
Ellis Gaps
Meyrick
Death of Government Printing Office Worker Wisener
Lewis A Wisener, a mebotype operator at the Government Printing Office, died at 690 o clock Wednesday night at his home on 5 WN street northwest. The coroner issued a certificate of death from heart failure. Wisener, 39, attended a matinee earlier and appeared in good health. He had worked at the government printing office for about fifteen years and is survived by a wife, son, and daughter.
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Lewis A Wisener
Wisener
Nealth
Rats Driven From Greenwich Manor by Silent Destroyer
Arthur Crawford of Conyer Manor near Greenwich begins a pest control operation to rid the premises of a plague of rats. He methodically probes barn vats with gloves on, pulls rodents from nests, breaks their backs, and destroys the nests. The eerie work follows a call from Mr Converse to combat the infestation.
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Washington
Greenwich
Arthur Crawford
Conyer Manor
Converse
Sam
Crawford
Hold Up Near Crowd Robs Drug Store in Broad Light
Pittsburg, Feb 17. A gunman entered Dr Brown's drug store in a busy district, demanded cash, and took about 115 dollars from the register. A nearby theater crowd witnessed the daring theft as a woman fainted when threatened, the robber escaping into the thronged streets. Doctors and police linked the man to another daylight jewelry theft on Halkett Street.
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Pittsburg
Dr . B
Whitworth
BH. Johnsge
Army surgeon divorces in Nevada case
Dr Frederick J Wood, a surgeon with the Army’s Tegiment of Carson, obtained a Nevada divorce from Annie Harding Wood after testifying they married in London and moved to the United States where she refused to live with him. He left for New York City claiming she is there. the divorce required leave of absence from his army duties.
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Plankington
Frederick J . Wood
Carson
Annie Harding Wood
New York City
London
England
United States
New York
Wood
United States Army
Nevada
M Ingalls Recuperating From Paralysis Stroke
Former Big Four president M Ingalls is recovering after a paralysis stroke on the left side. Health issues and a shortage of Warriner, former treasurer and protégé, worried him as Warriner’s embezzlement shocked the leader and affected Big Four finances.
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Big Four
Warriner
Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mimher Ingalls
Big Four Railread
Hig
Ingalls
Cr Warriner
Treaurer
Parole Law Declared Invalid by Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled the State parole act of 1899 invalid, stripping the Board of Pardons of release powers without judge approval. Felons sentenced under the act may be sent back for resentencing, as petitions flood in for habeas corpus relief.
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Springfield
Ilinois Supreme Court
Board of Pardons
Biste
Joliet
1Mland
Janes A Cook
Paul O Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue State Bank
Evelyn Romadka
Milwaukee
Vickers
Brate Board
Dangen
Supreme Court
Faces Trial as Smuggler Demurrer Dismissed in Chesebrough Case
In Trenton New Jersey on February 17 Judge Bellstab dismissed the demurrer filed by Mrs Chesebrough wife of a Boston shipowner charged with smuggling a pearl necklace and valuables into Hoboken port last summer. The court ruled the statute’s language was properly drawn and would not encourage smuggling. Trial set for early March.
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Mra
Chesebrough
Trenton N J
Bellstab
United States District Court
Mra Maotilda
Westthyi Boston
Hoboken
Clesebrough
Mra Chesebrough
Moreh
Ten Years Of Life A Dream In Detroit Ailing Woman
After ten years of unbroken melancholia Mrs Alexander Tannenhols has awakened to better health doctors puzzled by the change. Ten years ago she was active in civic life in Detroit and suddenly suffered a mental pain and loss of interest. She sometimes did not recognize her family. Her daughter Mia recalls her period of helpfulness only as a dream.
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Washington Post
Des Moines
Iowa
Bf, Carroll
Win State
Mia Carrol
Mre Carroll
Detroit
Alexander Tannenhols
Tannenholt
Mia Tannenwols
Eng
Will Wed Army Officer, KL Sweeney to Become the Bride
New York announces the engagement of Emeline Sweeney in February. She is to marry Lieut. Clifford Lee Corbin of the United States Army coast artillery. The wedding is planned for April 1 at the bride’s parents' home.
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KL Sweeney
Lieut
Clifford L. Certan
New York
Emeline Sweeney
Charles Sweeney
Clifford Lee Corbin
Coast Artilery
United States Army
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