Jeffersonian Probes Robbery By Watered Stock and Rates
Tom Watson in the Jeffersonian argues Judge Newman's decision and Central Railroad issues reveal a long standing robbery by watered stock and unfair rate setting. He cites McLendon figures and questions Journal alignment, urging reforms to ensure profits without confiscation and to protect public property from corporate overreach.
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Jeffersonian
Newman
Central Railroad
Atlanta Journal
Pat Calhoun
J. P. Morgan
di New
Geor
Georgia
Eeeh
Millette
Journal
Hoke Smith
G. McLendon
Fragmentary letter about McLendon and railroad tax questions
The text presents a fragmented letter referencing Mr. McLendon as a commission member and criticizing railroad taxation for dividends on dishonest capitalization. It asks for names of people riding free passes, addressed to Hon. S. G. McLendon, seeking disclosure of those individuals.
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McLendon
S. G. Mclendon
Guyt
Great Divide era returns to Colonial in lavish revival
The ariel production of The Great Divide at the Colonial features a star cast led by Daniel Boone and Phyllis Miller. The reviewer hails the show as epoch making in American theatre with superb acting and stagecraft, praising its wide scope from Far West vistas to intense drama.
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Daniii Boone
Daniel Boone
Poddelien
Caretal
Padiaus
Aden
Besite
Pheury Miller
York
Sumehy Cemente
Darash
Fea
Milter
Midedy
Atiae Dons
the Great
Tadoof
Dean
Americ
Far West
The
Princess and Daly's Theatres
New York
Dr Shoop Cough Cure Promoted as Harmless Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Cough Cure as a safe quick stop to tickling coughs. It claims use from infancy, derived from a green shrub called The Sacred Herb, with no opium or chloroform.
Umbrella Loan Negotiation Mentioned in Tribune Snippet
In a Chicago Tribune excerpt Ardup asks for a loan against a gold-handled umbrella. The pawnbroker replies he never lends more than 50 cents on that item. The hushed exchange hints at uncertainty and a cautious deal.
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Ardup
Chicago Tribune
Remarkable cure claim from Winterton man
Abraham Brown says doctors misdiagnosed his ailment as heart disease, kidney trouble, blood poison, and stomach and liver issues. His wife advised Electric Bitters, which he credits with restoring his health after one bottle, offered as a cure for blood poison and digestive and kidney problems.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Bists
Loughead Buys Big Accident Insurance Policy
Browning's Magazine notes Loughead took out a large accident policy yesterday and plans to distribute gifts from a lighted Christmas tree while dressed as Santa Claus.
Fate keeps breaking engagements in grim humor
A joke from the Houston Post quotes a man saying fate defeats him as both engagements end with fiances dying before the wedding. The wry reply suggests luck rather than a curse, reflecting a grim humor tone.
Debating Tonight in Lincoln League of American Universities
The Central Debating League of America consisting of Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Iowa and Nebraska hosts its second annual debate in Lincoln. The question asks whether the Federal Government should have exclusive control of all interstate transportation corporations. Each university fields an affirmative team at home and a negative team away.
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Lincoln
Neb
Central Debating League of America
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Kodol Digestive Aid Promises Relief for Stomach Troubles
There is nothing better offered to the public today for stomach troubles such as dyspepsia indigestion than Kodol. This scientific preparation of natural digestants combines vegetable acids and the same juices found in a healthy stomach. Kodol is guaranteed to give relief and is pleasant to take. Sold by all druggists.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Allegheny Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Minis
Sears
Denver Chosen for Democratic National Convention in 1908
The Democratic National Committee selected Denver Colorado to host the 1908 convention with July 7 set as the meeting date. A contentious debate followed over accepting more than the necessary $100000 offered by Denver to cover convention expenses, but Representative Clayton’s resolution against excess funds was tabled by 81 to 1.
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Washington
Denver
Colo
Democratic National Committee
Clayton
Alabama
Salve praised for skin diseases in Athens notice
Chamberlain's Salve is extolled as excellent for ordinary skin diseases. It relieves itching and smarting and is claimed to cure. Available from H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro L. P. Canning E. C. McEvoy Orr Drug Co Athens Ga.
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H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
L. P. Canning
E. C. McEvoy
Orr Drug Co
Athens
Immunity Talk Circles Ruef in San Francisco Bribery Case
December 13 San Francisco. Witness James Gallagher delays until January 7. District Attorney Heney signals possible immunity for Abraham Ruef to link Gallagher to public service corporations in the bribery graft cases. Two juries say Ruef's testimony is critical for a conviction. public sentiment favors his immunity if needed.
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San Francisco
James Gallagher
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
Heney
Avrahem Ruef
James I. Gallagher
Ruef
Jeney
Widener
Tam
Thirty Years a Slave to Coffee
A housewife describes coffee’s harmful effects and credits Postum as a cure. She quit coffee, endured headaches, then found improved health after switching to Postum, noting it tastes pleasant when prepared properly and fits a healthier lifestyle.
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Tom Watson
Atlanta Journal On Central
Spleneid
Patuer
America
Muses Nent
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Senate
Cortelyou
Aldrich
Clay
Committee On Finance
Culberson
Treasury
United States
Eich
Secretary of the Treasury
Culbercon
Houston Post
Democrats
Abraham Ruef
Neal
Postum Co
Bat Ye Creek
Mich
Wellville
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