Roosevelt Urges Fair Liability Law and Stronger Oversight
President Roosevelt’s message to Congress calls for reenactment of an employers liability law with limited scope, expansion of Interstate Commerce Commission powers, and government compensation for civil servants injured on the job. He condemns wealth-driven corruption and urges national unity in enforcing honesty in business and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Court
Mvert
Wenxit
Republic
Standard Oil
Rockefeller Syndicate
Chicago & Alton
New York
San Francisco
Booth
Standard Oil Company
Santa Fe Railroad
Department of
Justice
Department of Justice
Freakish Examples Of Eccentric Houses Across Regions
A survey of odd architecture cites several unusual homes including a Russian paper house built in Savinovka Podolia with all furniture made of paper, a Irish residence with windows shaped like chair backs, and a Connecticut row of cottages simulating a church. Washington DC saw a man live in a tree dwelling with brick stone base housing sleeping quarters, while a French inventor created a rolling revolving house on casters for movable light and air.
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Savinovka
Podolia
New York
County Westmeath
Ireland
Connecticut
Washington
Black Hands gang terror grips Italians in Chicago
Police arrest several Italians linked to a Black Hand campaign after the murder of Italian saloonkeeper Cancillo and a $150 extortion demand. Nicholas Milio, a noted leader, is sought in Portland for murder. Detective Longbardi warned amid arson threats as officers confront the gang at Damora’s saloon.
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Chicago
Black Hand” Society
Nicholas Milio
Portland
Ore
Batiste Scardina
Oak Street
Joseph Cancillo
Gault Court
James Longbardi
Maxwell Street
Cancillo
Isadore Sorcit
Milton Avenue
Scardina
Rucci
Longbardi
West Polk Street
Central Avenue
Boston Party Gossip Reveals Oscalatory Pastimes
In Boston chatter Aunt Hester and Emerson Highhed discuss a party scene where participants engaged in playful oscalatory activities, described as uninteresting and juvenile by the speakers.
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Hester
Emerson
Steamer St Cuthbert Burned Off Nova Scotia Coast
A blizzard swept the St Cuthbert to the waterline off Nova Scotia and 15 crewmen drowned after a life boat capsized while fleeing the fire. The Cymric rescued 37 survivors, including the captain, then proceeded to Boston. News came by wireless from Cymric's Captain Finch.
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Halifax
N. S
Nova
St. Cuthbert
Finch
The
Cymric
Von Der Ahe Files Voluntary Bankruptcy
St. Louis entrepreneur Chris Von Der Ahe filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition on Monday claiming assets of about 200 dollars against liabilities totaling 27 865 25. He is a longtime baseball figure and former owner of the St Louis American Association team from 1876 to 1898.
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St. Louis
Chris von der Ahe
Toledo Judge Sentenced Himself to Workhouse Experience
Police Judge James Austin Jr was handcuffed and escorted to the patrol wagon and sent to the workhouse for a brief period. He imposed the sentence on himself to gain first hand understanding of the punishment he hands out to others.
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Toledo
James Austin, Jr
Harvard Freshman Treated After Self Inflicted Bullet Wound
Cambridge Mass. Harvard University freshman Robert Sedgwick Minot Jr of Dover was brought to Stillman infirmary with a self inflicted head wound late Monday. His condition was described as doubtful for recovery.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Robert Sedgwick Minot, Jr
Dover
Harvard University
Stillman Infirmary
Noted Danish Architect Meldahl Dies at 83 in Copenhagen
Ferdinand Meldahl, the renowned Danish state architect and longtime director of the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, died Monday at age 83.
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Copenhagen
Ferdinand Meldahl
Academy of Fine Arts
French Moore Conflict Near Kasbah Ber Rahid
Paris records eight French deaths and 50 wounded as Col. Boutegourd leads a column south toward Chaouia territory. Arabs rise in force from hills, thousands of Moors engage in a two hour battle ending with the enemy retreating but inflicting losses on French troops.
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Paris
Morocco
Kasbah Ber Rahid
Boutegourd
Cure Report for Eczema Boy After Cuticute Remedies
A letter from Mrs. Lily Hedge of Camberwell Green, England, states her son Owen suffered eczema from infancy to age fifteen with widespread raw skin and sleep tearing. After six years of using Cuticute Remedies, he is described as perfectly cured. The note is dated January 12, 1907.
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Owen
Lily Hedge
Camblewell Green
England
Easy Money Promoted for Health Tablet Sales Seekers
Vosena Company offers exclusive Washington territory to men and women for selling Family Health Tablets Liniment and Salve. No experience required and big profits claimed. Provide whole or spare time at 1170 15th St Washington DC.
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Vosena Company
15Th St
Washington, D. C
First Postoffice Scheme Inaugurated In 1464
Brown's Bronchial Treches promoted as a worldwide remedy for coughs sore throats bronchitis and asthma with a claimed reputation for curing respiratory ailments.
Jealous Woman Causes Public Stir Over Lid Loss
A sharp remark about a jealous woman hints at conflict over a domestic item. The line suggests social friction and reputational stakes without detailing any event or people.
Widow Exhumes Husband for Photo at Woodlawn
A Bronx widow had her husband Henry Brown exhumed from Woodlawn Cemetery to obtain better photographs. Brown died December 6 from rheumatic gout and was buried. After three weeks the request was granted, and a photographer and undertaker unearthed the corpse for profile and full-face shots.
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Woodlawn Cemetery
New York
Henry Brown
One Hundred and Twentyninth Street
Bronx Health Department
Henry
Health Department
Brown
Woodlawn
Bromo Quinine Laxative Ad Endorsed by Many Smokers
An old ad touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE with a signature of E. W. Grove and claims it is used worldwide to cure in one day. The copy includes a quote about virtuous deeds and a praise for Lewis' Single Binder 5¢ cigar as equal in quality to more expensive brands.
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E. W. Grove
Lewis
Experience Begotten of Matrimony Teaches Great Lessons
A brief reflection on marriage as a formative influence, noting the value of shared life and growth through partnership. The message emphasizes how domestic union fosters character, patience, and mutual understanding, shaping actions and values over time.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Backed by Women
Mrs S A Williams of Gardiner Maine says the product saved her from surgery after doctors warned an operation was necessary. Mrs Alvina Sperling of Chicago reports a tumor and inflammation cured without operation by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
S. A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Alvina Sperling
Cleybourne Ave
Chicago
Scrappeigh marriage mischief and wash day wit
A lightweight comic exchange about married life and laundry. Mrs Scrappeigh teases John about marriage while discussing how fine wash goods stay attractive when properly laundered. The piece promotes Defiance Starch as a stiffening aid and notes some orators lack restraint.
Facts for sick women
Dia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female troubles. It has positively cured thousands of women who suffer from displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors a foggy backache and other pains.
Actress refuses marriage to Blobb the billionaire
A reporter asks an actress about marrying Blobb. She denies knowing him, confirms she is happily married, and rejects divorce or bigamy, saying she would not marry a divorced man even if free and Blobb were the last man on earth.
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Blobb
Defiance Starch Gives Smoother Laundry Results
A homemaker notes Defiance Starch provides greater strength so fabric can be starched thinner. This yields better appearance and wear, avoiding the paste buildup common with other starches.
Baker City Band Brings Down Hat With Dixie Tune
Judge Sam White and Tom Taggart of Oregon Democracy are recalled for a past event in Baker City when the band played Dixie. A five dollar hat was hurled through a skylight seventy five feet above the ground as the tune rang out.
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Dixie
Sam White
Baker City
Tom. Taggart
Oregon Democracy
Pendietoh
Oregonian
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Chicago, Ill
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Dearborn Street
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Gunther’s Confectionery
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Pany
Price Cate
Stoney
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I.C.R.R
Hyde Park
Colorado
Geo. H. Herfford
Ills
Coyne Bros
Water St
ALN
Kellogg Newspaper CO
W. Adams Sr
Hubby
Massachusetts
Vermont
Illustrated Magazine
Alexander Dow
John
Scrappeigh
North Florida
Cc All Farm
Great Northern Bldz
Jackson Blvd
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