Political schemes heat up in Slade household
Mary Slade fears social scrutiny as Senator Strickland and his daughter visit for an opera plan. Katherine Strickland impresses with poise and ambition, hinting at a powerful match that could raise Dan Slade to governor while igniting Katherine’s own political ascent.
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Mary
Senator Strickland
Slade
Strickland
Wesley Merritt
Katherine Strickland
Europe
Continent
Dan
Mary Slade
Mrs. Slade
Senator
Katherine
Mr. Slade
Evening Papers
Merritt
Dark Horse in the Senatorial Race
Katherine pushes back at family politics and gender roles in a political drama. She envies a stronger political presence, noting her mother’s westward ties and her father’s behind the scenes support. Katherine claims she could mold opinions and people if given the chance.
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Josephine
Slade
West
Father
Katherine
Senator
Europe
Slade confronts Merritt over waterFront plot in tense parlor scene
Wesley Merritt and Hunt burst into Slade’s home to confront him about rumors that he has bought up the city waterfront and plans factories. Slade confirms the purchase with chilling calm as Merritt and Hunt protest that their class and neighborhoods will be harmed.
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Katherine
Slade
Wesley Merritt
Hunt
Merritt
Echo
Senator
Miss Strickland
Mr. Slade
Miss Willie Mae Enloe Wins Golden Gate Contest
The second ballot count in the Golden Gate contest shows Miss Willie Mae Enloe first, awarded a set of silver knives and forks. Miss Mattie Stubblefield and Mrs. Melissa Bills followed. many others received votes. Ballots must be in envelopes with candidate name and vote count. holders urged to use larger denomination ballots to speed counting.
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Willie Mae Enloe
Mattie Stubblefield
Melissa Bills
Huerta Likely to Stay as Mexico Turmoil Continues
Refugees report Huerta remains in power as Villa and Carranza split reshapes his position. Observers note worsening conditions and predict a new crisis or blowup soon amid continued turmoil in Mexico.
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Vera Cruz
Huerta
Mexico City
Villa
Carranza
Bankers Trust seeks receiver for Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton rail
In Cincinnati on July 2 the Bankers Trust Company of New York filed for a receiver for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad alleging interest defaults and $5 5 million in outstanding obligations with no means to pay Flood losses from 1913 are cited as the cause of the failure and ongoing financial distress
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton
Bankers’ Trust Company of
New York
Dar By s Prophylactic Fluid Ads
For flesh healing and internal use it relieves cramps colic dysentery sore throat swollen tonsils and sick stomach. Acts as a disinfectant in sick rooms destroying germs and purifying air. Adding it to fever patient water refreshes and may ease fever. Price 50 cents per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
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Darby
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Heavy business at Ada post office with June leads surge
The Ada post office reports its best month in June and a fiscal year with over 16000 in receipts, roughly double 1907 totals. The gain is tied to local prosperity, prompting salary boosts for the postmaster, one clerk and two carriers, each by 100 for the coming year.
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Ada Post Office
Best Diarrhoea Remedy Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
Sam F. Gunn of Whatley Alabama credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a rain exposure during measles. The advertisement claims the product cures stomach and bowel distress and is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Sam F. Gunn
Whatley
Ala
Bank Failure at Pine Bluff Shuts Doors
Pine Bluff on July 3 saw the Bank of Pine Bluff fail to open due to inability to realize on securities after a run a month earlier. Deposits at the last statement were $744 000.
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Pine Bluff
Bank of
Dr Kings New Life Pills Claim Health Benefits
The ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for stomach liver and kidney cleansing improving complexion and removing poisons. Chicago resident C E Hatfield reports relief after one box. Price five cents at your druggist.
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Dr. King
C. E. Hatfield
Chicago
Husband Rescues Despairing Wife in Kentucky Letter
In Catron, Kentucky, Mrs. Bettie Bullock writes of years of womanly troubles and failing health. Her husband bought Cardus, the woman’s tonic, and after starting it she gained strength, can walk two miles, and does her work. The Chattanooga Medicine Co. offers a 64-page book for women and a special on cases.
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Catron, Ky
Bettie Bullock
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Williams to resign as Greece envoy amid Albania criticism
Philadelphia July 4 President Wilson will request the resignation of George Fred Williams minister to Greece for diplomatic indiscretion in his criticism of the powers handling the Albanian situation.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
George Fred Williams
Greece
Cured of Indigestion In Indiana Pa Woman Testifies
Mrs Sadie P Clawson Indiana Pa suffered stomach pain bloating headaches belching and constipation She credits Chamberlains Tablets after her daughter urged trial The remedy helped when others failed For sale by dealers Ben Stegall travels to Pontotoc home folks
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Sadie P. Clawson
Indiana
Chamberlain
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