Hundreds of criminals active as taxi drivers in New York
A special report notes dozens of detectives tracking suspects amid a rise of motor robberies like the East River Bank hold-up. It calls for rigorous checks on taxi and private car operators to purge ex-convicts from the city’s growing crime network. Meanwhile suburban dairy and food shortages push residents to self-supply. Paragraphs touch on Roosevelt’s early political surge, the replacement of horses by motor fire engines, and tributes to William Dean Howells.
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Fbort
East River Bank
Gotham
Ireater
Eg Trust
Roosevelt
la Follette
Taft
Columbus
Standard Oil of Indiana Stockholders to Receive Large Dividend
Report says at the Standard Oil Company of Indiana annual meeting the capital could rise from 1 million to 3.06 million and a stock dividend of 2900 percent may be paid, boosting payouts for stockholders including the former Standard Oil of New Jersey subsidiaries. The move follows past fines and court decisions as Wall Street awaits the outcome.
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New York
Wall Street
Standard Qj
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Standard’s
Beanies Rally Behind McAleer Ahead of Showdown
President McAleer faces signup troubles as Red Gox stars including Tris Specker and Buck O'Brien deal with lineup gaps. With Specker out, supporters claim the Beanies could seize momentum and control.
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McAleer
Red
Gox
Tris Specker
Buck” O’brien
Tris
McEntoo Evanson Company to Present Shakespeare Works
The McEntoo Evanson Company brings William Shakespeare to the Colonial on Friday March 15 with matinee The Merchant of Venice and evening Hamlet. The 24 member company features Mr McEntoo and Miss Evison and draws on the Ben Greet Players and collaborators from Sothern Marlowe and Mantell.
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William Shakespeare
McEntoovison
McEnroe-Evison
McEntoe
Miss Evison
Ben Greet
McEntoo
Hamlet
Petruchio
Roméo
Shylock
New York City
New York
Evening Telegram
Woman Doctor Credits Postum With Easing Neuralgic Headaches
A female physician recounts a 12 year struggle with neuralgic headaches and weight loss. After drinking Postum, she gains weight and experiences relief within weeks, claiming her head is clear and nerves stronger. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. and tied to The Road to Wellville promotion.
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Postum Co
Battle
Ieek
Wellville
Stewart Roberts to Lecture on Sex Life at Majestic
Dr Stewart R Roberts of Atlanta eminent physician and biologist will speak at the Majestic theater this Sunday driving the series titled The Red Light vs The White Life or The Sex Choice. Admission is free to men with no knee pants allowed.
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Majestic Theater
Stewart R. Roberts
Atlanta
Roberts
Atlanta School of Medicine
Emory College
International Committee
Young Men’s Christian Association
New York
Campbell
DuPree
Pyog
Lynn Plumbing Co. disclaims debts of former employee Percy Lynn
Notice states Percy Lynn is no longer connected with Lynn Plumbing Co. and the firm is not responsible for any debts he incurred. Signed Lynn Plumbing Co. by P. S. Johnson.
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Percy Lynn
Lynn Plumbing Co
P. S. Johnson
Hot Springs Liver Buttons advertised by Palmer & Sons
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons from H R Palmer & Sons claiming to unclog the liver and remove poisonous matter. It promotes benefits for constipation torpid liver upset stomach headaches dizziness and nervousness and notes box price of 25 cents with mail orders from Hot Springs Chemical Co Hot Springs Ark.
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Hot Springs
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Ark
Multiple Governors and candidates stirring national politics
The notice lists seven GOP gubernatorial hopefuls in Illinois and adds Drake and other leaders on party moves. It mentions William J. Bryan as the main speaker for a Northwest Democrats conference in Fargo on March 7, while Connecticut sets its Republican convention for April 16 17 in New Haven. Kansas Governor W R Stubbs campaigns for the Senate seat held by Charles Curtis as his term ends next March. Louisiana Governor Jared Y Ganders plans to retire and practice law at the end of his term. The National League of College Men's Democratic Clubs, chaired by Jefferson Davis of Virginia, is said to back Woodrow Wilson.
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William J. Bryan
Northwest
Fargo
N. C
Jared Y., Ganders
Louisiana
National League of College Men’s Democratic Clubs
Jefferson Davis
Virginia
Woodrow’ ‘Wilson
Medical College of Georgia Trustees Convey Assets to University of Georgia
Augusta March 7 The old board of trustees autorizes the vice president and secretary to convey to the University of Georgia the property and assets of the Medical College of Georgia under an act of the Georgia General Assembly. The transfer follows a 1911 act designating the medical college as the university’s medical department.
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Board of Trustees
Medical College of Georgia
Medical College
University of Georgia
Legislature of Georgia
E. J. Callaway
Jos. Lamar
United States Supreme Court
P. A. Steven
Savannah
A. L. Miller
Macon
Yen
John T. West
Thomson
Messrs
Harry Hodgson
Athens
John T. Newton
Madison
Bowdre Phinizy
General Assembly of Georgia
Medical Department
of Georgia
University
Medical College of
Georgia
City” Council of
Au-gusta
Tease
Medical ‘College of
Geor
Augusta Orphan Asylum Protection Compliance
A fragment notes strict literal compliance with a provision concerning the Augusta Orphan Asylum for its protection. The OCR lacks context on date or authority, but the item emphasizes adherence to a designated rule governing the facility.
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Gin
Augusta Orphan Asylum For
Augusta Orphan Asylum
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Guarantee at H R Palmer & Sons
A Rexall store advertises Rexall 93 Hair Tonic with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. It claims to stop hair loss, curb scalp issues, eradiate dandruff, and promote growth, offering two sizes 50c and 1.00 and sells only at The Rexall Store H R Palmer & Sons.
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Rexall
H.R. Palmer & Sons
Kentucky Delegates Named for Republican National Convention
United States Senator William O Bradley Congressman John W Langley and Judge E C ORear are named as three of Kentucky's at large delegates to the Republican national convention.
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United States
William O Bradley
John W. Langley
E. C. O’rear
Kentucky
Michigan faces Taft Roosevelt clash in gubernatorial era
Michigan politics split as the full congressional delegation backs Taft while Governor Osborn leads a Roosevelt aligned faction. The tight contest signals a major party realignment and a decisive battle for the party’s renomination.
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Michigan
Taft
Osborn
Roosevelt
Journeymen Stone Cutters Association Announces Wage Increases
The Journeymen Stone Cutters Association reports last year 66 local branches secured wage increases totaling about 300 dollars. The group also adds 24 new locals to the association.
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Journeymen Stone Cutters’ Association
Hal Chase Leads Winters Basketball Quintet With Notable Trio
Hal Chase of the Yankees manages a winter basketball squad including Smith as forwards, Joe Jeannette the boxer as center, and guards Ryan Doyle and Corrigan, forming the key five.
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Hal Chase
Yankees
Chase
Smith
Joe Jeannette
Ryan
Doyle
Corrigan
Quaker Manager Dooin Confident in NL Pennant Chase
Manager Charlie Dooin exudes confidence in the Philadelphia Quakers as they pursue the National League pennant, claiming his squad can outpace the Giants Cubs and Pirates with their current form. He quips his "old lid" is ready for the ring.
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Charlie Dooin
Giants
Cubs
Pirates
Quakers
Charlie
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