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Newspaper
Americus Times Recorder
Location
Americus, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
4
Investigation Ordered on Ballinger Taft Administration
President Taft ordered a thorough inquiry into Secretary Ballinger amid persistent charges of land grab and coal deposits influence in Alaska and Northwest water power sites. Washington dispatches say strong party pressure pushed the move to halt public doubt and protect the administration.
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Tet
Bellinger
Bellincer
Taft
Washington Dispatches
Ballinger
Mike
Jurors in Hedger Wife-Murder Case May Drink During Holiday
Milwaukee December 21 jurors in the Ward Hedger wife murder trial may have whiskey in the morning and a pint of beer with each meal. Judge Ludwig announced the plan to allow the panel to visit theatres and bowling alleys during Christmas holidays with court officers. The trial will reconvene tomorrow and jurors likely must sit through the holidays.
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Milwaukee
Hedger
Ludwig
Riches and Poverty Lesson From John W. Gates Advice
The column contrasts wealth and conscience focusing on John W. Gates advising youth against speculation after settling $600,000 in dues. It argues riches cannot buy peace of mind and warns that material gain may erode virtue, citing Gates and other magnates as cautionary examples for young men.
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John W. Gates
Port Arthur
Mr. Gates
Lfe
Gates
Rockefeller
Hardwick's Latest Exhibition of Bungomse
A Georgia congressman from the Tenth District skips the Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington to party in New York. Augusta delegates press hearing with Congressman Edwards while Hardwick faces criticism for neglecting duties and pushing a noisy probe into Navy help for Col. Astor's yacht search.
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Washington
Georgia
Sam Hardwick
Hardwick
New York
Augusta
Savannah River
Edwards
Congressman Hardwick
Dutie
Handkeick
Death of W. A. Ayash’s Father in Beyrout
Mr. W. A. Ayash, a prominent Syrian merchant of Americus, learns from a Beyrout letter that his father died November 27. The long-awaited missive arrived late, leaving the Americus trader grief-stricken by the loss of a cherished parent.
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W. A. Ayash
Americus
Beyrout
Circus tumblers and baseball pitchers unsteady when full
A Northwest city notes that circus tumblers and baseball pitchers struggle with performance when their venues are at capacity. The crowd pressure and fatigue reportedly affect precision and stamina during performances and games.
Polar explorer Cook faces scrutiny and public doubt
The article reviews reactions to Cook's Arctic claims and the uncertain fate of his reputation. It contrasts views that label him a disordered fantasist with those who call him a bold impostor. The piece notes ongoing debates about his character and future, while predicting lasting infamy or obscurity depending on evidence.
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Cook
North Pole
Copenhagen
Copenhagen University
Mt. McKinley
Peary
Arctic
Pole
Wadeh
Jilar
Roy
Coon
Fortunate Farmers Report Shows High Farm Product Values
Secretary Wilson reports total farm product value at 8.76 billion dollars. Cotton ranks high in value among crops with seed included around 550 million. Estimates suggest other crops and animal products push overall farm wealth, highlighting strong agricultural output nationwide.
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Arters
United States
Joe. Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Warning issued on fireworks and explosive dangers
Across the country insurance commissioners warn against using certain fireworks in crowded areas. They note most people do not know chemical ingredients and underestimate the risk. Christmas explosives reportedly contain chlorate of potash and can cause fires and serious injuries.
Webster County Homestead Exemption Hearing Set
John Lowe has applied for exemption of homestead and setting apart of valuation. The hearing will be held at 10 o clock on Monday the 10th of January in the official office, Webster County. Holiday travel reports note fewer crowds on trains this season.
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Georgia
Webster County
John Lowe
Ims
W. H. Cosby
Williams Indian Pile Ointment Advertises Quick Relief
A Cleveland based Williams Manufacturing Co advertisement promotes Williams Indian Pile Ointment for piles and itching of the private parts. It claims instant relief, poultice action, and absorption of tumors, selling in bottles of 50 or one dollar through druggists.
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Williams
Williams* Mfg. Co
Props
Cleveland
Foley's Honey and Tar Claims Cough Cure Guarantee
The ad proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds of any severity and prevents pneumonia. It states druggists will refund money if it fails and notes the product contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package.
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Foley
Isince
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