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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
2
An editorial in Century argues that despite past rascality a revival of ethics in business and politics is evident. It cites rising honest impulses, self surveillance in the ranks, and a push toward higher standards, warning against judicial demagogy while praising widespread reforms.
The author questions blame for color in tomato ketchup and preserved strawberries, noting home preparation loses color while store bought items stay vivid. She argues housekeepers share responsibility in supporting or challenging colorings and urges scrutiny of purity versus presentation.
Washington tally says Finis J. Garrett, a poor looking but brainy challenger, defeated Rice in the Ninth Tennessee district. Garrett, toting a rusty suit, ran on the single issue that Mr. Pierce had had enough and that the good things of life should be passed, and the district voters backed the youthful candidate.
Chicago March 22 Sixteen packers and five corporations facing anti trust charges are affected by Judge Humphrey's ruling. Individuals gain immunity due to compelled evidence from 1904 Garfield investigations while corporations face no immunity and may face trial or fines up to 125000. The decision impacts federal enforcement and raises questions about future prosecutions of major trusts including Standard Oil and steel interests.
Justice O S Sullivan holds insurance officials who funded political campaigns committed larceny and urges grand jury to pursue charges. District Attorney Jerome disputes the ruling and names George W Perkins George B Cortelyou and Cornelius N Bliss as receivers of stolen goods if his stance stands.
In St Louis on March 21 Standard Oil admitted control by a community of interests over Republic Oil and Waters-Pierce. Henry Clay Pierce surrendered to testify after two months of dodging subpoenas. Testimony and records show Republic stock held for Standard and Waters-Pierce territory split with Standard, with most Waters-Pierce stock held by M M Van Buren, a Standard officer’s nephew.
In Century West Virginia a gas explosion in the Century Coal Company shaft kills 23 miners, injures 26 and leaves several missing. Rescue teams retrieve twenty-two bodies as dust ignited by a powder charge sparks the disaster.
The Ohio senate defeated the Pollock pool selling bill by 18 to 12. The measure sought to legalize pool halls and betting at races across the state.
Gen Julio Sanguily died at his Havana home on Friday the 24th. He earned his military title in the 1868 Cuban insurrection and fought in the last Cuban revolution. Captured by Spain in 1897, sentenced to life imprisonment but released after claiming American citizenship and intervention from Washington.
In Koomo Indiana on March 24 Mrs. John Jefferson died after swallowing a supposed headache powder left as an advertising sample on her porch. The powder proved poisonous and she died within minutes.
Washington reports detail the House sparring over salaries for officers and staff with strict economy and rejected pleas for higher pay. Senate debates include pension funds and railroad rate measures while postponing conferees on statehood. Congress faces friction and procedural clashes amid urgent fiscal concerns.
A Newark nurse recalls her recovery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes severe female troubles and how the remedy restored health in four months, urging other women to seek this treatment and to consult Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Professor R Ogden Doremus, famed chemist and authority on poison effects, died at his New York home Thursday. He was 82.
Rochester March 24 burglars killed Edward Pullman a constable and night watchman at Sodus while attempting a robbery. Pullman had intercepted the burglars as they tried to break into a local bank during the night shift.
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