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Carranza Opportunity to Reach Peace with United States
Secretary Lancing outlines a path to negotiate with Carranza aiming for peace in Mexico. He notes U S willingness to assist if Carranza shows good faith, energy, and cooperation. Renewed bandit activity under Villa could test Carranza Obregon and Trevino, with cross border actions potentially justifying Pershing's withdrawal if evidence of effective cooperation exists.
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Latin American Corporation Formed By A I C For Trade
American International Corporation creates the Latin American Corporation as a subsidiary to pursue and finance foreign trade with South American sources. It will employ expert engineers and construction staff and oversee operations of acquired properties while supporting American engineering firms in Latin America. The new body will exercise engineering supervision over work undertaken and does things the U S government cannot do.
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American International Lions remedying defect in slate units
Slates 743 had been lacking and are being remedied by the American International Lions Corporation. Officials say the issue affects a portion of the equipment and steps are being taken to replace missing components and ensure proper operation.
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Shipping Bill Sparks Senate Scrutiny Ahead of Election
Senator Gallinger signals Republicans will carefully study the shipping bill if pressed this session even if it prolongs the session. Democrats hint at filibuster threats like night sea lions while opposing sides urge settlement. Both parties claim agreement on fundamentals and aim to pass a bill before November election.
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Better Business Methods and Presidential Veto Power
Congress should adopt an annual budget system and amend the Constitution to allow the President to veto individual items in appropriation bills without killing the entire measure. Governors in many states already hold such power, and supporters argue it would curb pork and save large sums annually.
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Pawpaw debate provokes rebuke from Tribune over test of nature
The piece defends scientific curiosity amid controversy as the American Genetic Society proposes pawpaw improvement. It criticizes the Chicago Tribune for mocking the idea, noting the fruit’s September ripeness and the mismatch between lush appearance and taste and its commercial value.
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Pawpaw Uplift and Critics in Wartime Food Debate
A quirky essay extols improving the pawpaw while jabbing at other fruits like tomatoes and gooseberries. It rails against excess praise and suggests optimistic aims for the pawpaw, imagining a future where even harsh institutions nurture benevolent growth.
Maine Election Signals National Sentiment in September
Maine’s September vote is seen as a bellwether for national mood with Republicans lining up Roosevelt and Taft for Maine appearances and Hughes poised for a major speech. Governor Oakley G Curtis earns praise for administration while Democrats hold local power. Progressives face decisive test on their ability to rally followers.
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Fairness in post office rail mail payments debated
House conference committee urged to adopt the weight system for railroad mail payments, arguing the Space system is unfair and confiscatory. A five-man business panel is proposed to study and report next session, backed by public sentiment to curb government abuse. The piece also comments on exaggerated Villa news, Parker, front-line fatigue, Yuan Diaz parallels, and a Los Angeles couple ending a trial separation amid a turbulent season.
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Verdun Title in Shakespeare's Henry VI and British Peerage
In Henry VI scene references a long list of English titles including Verdun of Alton, linking the Verdun name to Talbot’s era. The article notes the third Earl of Shrewsbury and the lapse of Verdun of Alton, with Shakespeare cited as a reliable source for gaps in historical record. It discusses English prestige, French wars, and era-specific peerage as context for Verdun’s use.
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Spanish Gold Dreams Sure In Pasadena Hunt
J C Butler of East Colorado Street plans to resume treasure hunting near the Huntington estate old mill after securing a mineral rod. He cites eight repeated dreams predicting buried gold by Spanish settlers and claims a San Gabriel Mission murder story matches his visions. A Los Angeles woman financier allegedly offered half the find, then threatened to fund her own search by buying land.
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Congress Debates Shipping Bill and Revenue Measures
The Senate discussed a government shipping bill amid Democratic caucus tensions over the measure. Debate on the administration revenue bill continued with general discussion extended to 1 pm. Representative Hulbert of New York introduced a resolution to investigate arts food and state militia supplies as committees weighed public building funding. Adjourned at 8 58 pm until 11 am.
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Rabbit Foot Kicks Back in Central Park Zoo
From the New York World a monkey in the Central Park Zoo is stunned by a rabbit’s retaliation after attempting to snatch a lettuce from the rabbit. The two engage, the rabbit’s foot snaps the monkey, ending the scuffle and leaving a subdued creature in a peaceful cage.
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Stolen Car Tied By String In Santa Monica
William Kirk reported his auto stolen from his Santa Monica home. He said the car was in poor running order and parts were tied with string to hinder the thief. Police in Santa Monica Venice and Los Angeles searched the beach boulevards but found no sign of the vehicle.
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Strange Stone Implement Found Near Whitefah Mont
Chicago ferald reports Chief of Police Holter found a stone relic near the rifle range west of town about several feet underground. The object resembles a pestle used by pharmacists and appears hewn from stone. It may have been used to grind corn or grain in past ages.
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Martyrdom Reflections in Verse by McLandhurgh Wilson
A poem from the New York Sun contemplates two paths to martyrdom. One is misguided heroism that brings glory and immortality, the other is scholarly effort condemned by fools. The piece muses on how judgment by fools or sages affects a martyr's reputation.
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Blue Dress Upsets Police Reappears at Store
Detectives Neary and Faltico plan a 30S message to Baker Street asking Sherlock Holmes to solve the mystery. Three women were arrested with a blue silk gown later found missing from a downtown shop. The gown reappeared at the same spot, and police hold the other matching gown at headquarters as the case unfolds.
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Fitz-Green Halleck Poet Born in Connecticut
The article recounts the life of poet Fitz-Green Halleck, a Connecticut bookkeeper who rose to fame writing verses in New York. It covers his early career with Jacob Barker, anonymous publications, and later employment with John Jacob Astor, with honors including a 1870 monument in Guilford and a 1877 Central Park statue unveiled by notable figures.
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Rattlesnake Hides and Oil Bring Greena Valley Ranger Profit
Williamsport Dispatch reports Pennsylvanian forest ranger William R. Hoover in Greena valley captures rattlesnakes alive for hides and oil. He uses a forked stick and wire loop to subdue them, notes many snakes give no warning rattle, and fattens them before killing for sale.
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K of K Feared Drowning On Sea Voyages
Lord Kitchener, famed for marching to Khartum, feared sea travel and wore a custom lifebelt waistcoat on voyages from Dover to Calais. Despite being a skilled sailor, he disliked ships and believed the sea affected his sleep. He also avoided keeping purchases on the ships he rode.
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Human sacrifice in India shocks Calcutta dispatch
A London cable reports a Hindu temple case in Jaffna where villagers of Vannarponnal killed a 20 year old youth. Believing a dream promised treasure, they lured him to a temple, drugged him, and cut his throat to appease a goddess.
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Views of Capital Visitors Un Interesting Clare sd
A scattered transcript shows visitors in Washington debating election hopes, party luck, and House outcomes. Republicans, Democrats, and regional views mix with anecdotes on dining, cocktails, and local politics. Notable quotes reference Hughes, Landis, Fairbanks, and Kentucky dynamics.
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In a Safe Place From the Baltimore Sun
An undergraduate dialogue depicts a telegraph exchange with the old man in a humorous snippet. The student asks for money and the governor replies the funds are “in my pocket.”
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