Shrewd Advertising Brought Millions
Andrew Carnegie and James J Hill built vast fortunes through publicity and advertising shaping public opinion. Carnegie capitalized his reputation to boost the Carnegie Steel Company and later the Steel Corporation, while Hill leveraged ore properties and Lake region assets. The article argues publicity created billions in value, often more than natural resources, with both men tied to the Steel Corporation's financing and public support. A separate note reports William Rouse found guilty of killing W D Bailey at Poulan with a mercy recommendation and potential appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
James J. Hill
America
Carnegie
Carnegie Company
Steel Corporation
Iron and Steel Company
Pittsburg
The
Isine of Securities
Carnegie Steel Company
James J. Till
Hill
Lirmare
Puble
W. D. Bailey
Ponton
Mercy
Albany
Wis
Rouse
Worth Superior Court
Wylvester
William Rouse
Poulan
Bailey
Park
Cotton goods to be displayed in Washington exhibit
Secretary Bryant of the American Cotton Manufacturers Association has shipped two cases of southern produced cotton and cotton goods for display at the Southern Trade Congress in Washington on December 6 and 7. The exhibit aims to show two decades of progress and indicate future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Bryant
American Cotton Manufacturers Association
South
Washington
Deestrick Skale Assured Success Rehearsal Report
The article notes a rehearsal of the Deestrick Skale with Frank Griffith as master and Mrs. Honeysuckle played by Mrs. W. R. Mattheis. Other participants include Dr. Ryder Dr. Robertson Doc Dorsey Dr. Mac Slaughter Mayor Dorsey Prof. Earnest Col. West Pref Snelling T. J. Nichola Walter Forbes Jim Crane Ed Bancroft Boby and many others with about a score of Indies to perform as skollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skollars
Frank Griffith
W. R. Mattheis
Honeysuckle
Dr. Ryder
Robertson
Doc Dorsey
Mac Slaughter
Mayor Dorsey
Prof
Earnest
Col. West
Pref Snelling
T. J. Nichola
Walter Forbes
Jim Crane
Ed Bancroft
Boby
Veteran Sheriff Faces Court in Ed Johnson Lynching Case
Ex sheriff J F Shipp and five co defendants left Chattanooga for Washington to learn their sentences from the supreme court for contempt tied to the Ed Johnson lynching. The party included Captain Shipp Luther Williams Nick Nolan Jeremiah Gibson Henry Padgett and Henry Mays with legal counsel and Deputy Gresham. officials anticipate possible pardons with federal and state pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. F. Shipp
Washington
Supreme Court
Ed Johnson
Hamilton County
Captain Shipp
Arangement
Messra
Luther Williams
Nick Nolan
Jeremiah Gibson
Henry Padgett
Henry Mays
Gresham
Chamblee
Clift
Lynch
T. Pope Shepherd
Taft
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Ga Ad
An Athens Georgia testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for frequent kidney discharges. JW Rogers reports long lasting relief after using three boxes, declaring renewed health and urging others to buy from Palmer & Sons and other dealers. Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo distributes as U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Dean
JW. Rogers
Hoyt St
Palmer & Sons
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Second Calhoun trial under way in San Francisco court
Patrick Calhoun, the street railway magnate linked by District Attorney Heney to Abe Ruef and ex mayor Schmitz, faces a second trial for allegedly offering a bribe to Supervisor Fred Nicholas. The first trial ended with a hung jury. The city awaits further proceedings as judges hear the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Patrick Calhoun
Street Railway
Heney
Abe Ruef
Schmitz
Lawlor
Calhoun
Fred Nicholas
CAPT WHITE NAMED MISTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Governor Crown appointed Capt James White to the ministerial post at the University of Georgia to succeed the late A L Mall. Athenians welcome the move praising White as a leading financier and longtime cashier of the National Bank of Athens. He is renowned as a prominent local business figure and is expected to bring strong ability to the new office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Joseph M. Crown
University of Georgia
A. L. Mall
Capt. White
Athens
National Bank of Athens
Massachusetts soldiers memorial dedicated in Baton Rouge cemetery
A Massachusetts soldiers memorial dedication was held at Baton Rouge national cemetery with Governor Draper and staff, Louisiana Governor Sanders, and Baton Rouge Mayor Bynum in attendance. The 40 foot Quincy granite shaft was unveiled by Lena Remington and Sallie Sanders, as Rev. Hunter led prayer and Gen. Taylor gave the oration. Schoolchildren sang patriotic songs marking the first Massachusetts memorial in the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Massachusetts
Baton Rouge National Cemetery
Draper
Sanders
Louisiana
Bynum
T. M. Hunter
Charles H. Taylor
Boston
A. D. King
National Cemetery
Lena Remington
Somerville
Mass
Sallie Sanders
America
Quincy
Chief of Police Killed by Bomb in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires on November 15 saw Senor Falcom, chief of police, and the police secretary killed when a bomb exploded beneath their carriage in Callao street. An unidentified man, likely a Russian anarchist, then shot himself. Both officials died after being taken to a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Senor Falcome
Callao Street
Senor Falcom
Jarrell Returns From State Fair Representing Bludwine Co
Mr W C Jarrell returned to the city after representing Bludwine Co at the state fair in Macon. Thousands of Georgians saw and sampled the soft drink, boosting the company’s reputation. He also toured south Georgia, promoting Bludwine and drawing public attention to the brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jarrell
City
Bludwine Co
Macon
Jarrell
South Georgia
Bludwine
Meeting of Bill Posters in Charlotte Convention
Members of the Middle Atlantic States Bill Posters and Distributors association have gathered in Charlotte North Carolina for their annual convention. The meeting will span several days with discussions on multiple topics important to members and the poster distribution trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Middle Atlantic States
Bill Posters and Distributors’ Association
Audubon Society Plans University for Bird Economics
New York Nov 15 plans call for a National Audubon University endowed with one million dollars to teach economic ornithology and the value of birds in agriculture. The project, backed by the National Association of Audubon Societies, aims to save at least ten million dollars yearly by reducing crop losses through public education and university Extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Audubon University
National Association of Audubon Societies
United States
America
William Dutcher
Broadway
Municipal Authorities Discuss Civic Affairs in Cincinnati
Several hundred delegates from across the country attend the sixteenth annual National Municipal League and fifth annual American Civic Association meetings in Cincinnati. Governors, mayors, and leaders like Charles J. Bonaparte and J. Horace McFarland speak as papers are read on graft prosecution franchise issues and municipal governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Municipal League
American Civic Association
Linton Hotel
Harmon
Galvin
Elliott H. Pendleton
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
J. Horace McFarland
Harrisburg
Municipal League
The
Civic Association
Eliot
Harvard University
Commission
Philip N. Moore
St. Louis
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Cairo Quiet After Troops Arrive
Cairo Illinois endures a quiet Sunday as Governor Deneen’s orders hold. Militia patrols deter looting and arrests rise. Judge Butler signals a grand jury to begin work after December 8, while local pastors condemn lawlessness and cite the lynchings as a warning to reform. Henry Salzner, victim two, is buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Deneen
W. N. Butler
Circuit Court
Butler
George M. Balcock
Church of the Redeemer, Epicopalian
A. 8. Buchanan
Presbyterian Church
Carlo
Henry Salzner
St Anna
Taft Opens Big Apple Show in Spokane Exposition
The second national apple show opened in Spokane at the Washington armory with President Tess pressing the start signal. Howard Elliott, president of the show and Northern Pacific, gave the opening address. The event, largest yet, runs through Saturday with prizes totaling 25000 dollars including a 1500 dollar chief prize for the carload class. Exhibits span many varieties from New England to the Rocky Mountain districts, totaling about two million specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Tess
Washington
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific
Washington Armory
New England
Middle West
Rockies
Illinois Odd Fellows session in Springfield plans HQ move
Three thousand delegates visit Springfield for the annual sessions of the grand lodge I O O F grand encampment and Rebekah sisters. The grand lodge opens in the state capitol to elect officers and decide whether to move the state headquarters from Springfield with Pearla leading a campaign to keep it there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Odd Fellows
Springfield
Grand Lodge
Rebekah Sisters
Order
Pearla
Government pays railway mail clerks big salaries
Young men are urged to apply as the government offers $800 to $1,400 yearly for railway mail clerks with free scholarships. Exams will be held soon in the vicinity. The career is described as employment for life with short hours, bi monthly pay, and annual vacations. City and country applicants have equal access. Apply at Central Schools, Rochester, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Allway
Poe
Rochester
N. Y
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Jefferson Co
C. Blum & Co
Bader Co
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Long, Altman Whiskey Co
Hanne Broa
H. Clarke & Sons
Paul Heyman
M. Markstein
Greil Trading Co
Jacksonville
Fla
McDonald Shop
Washington St
JURY
Tutt
Shipp
Tennessee
North Georgia Methodist Conference
Jatarrhad
Warren Brrest
Carter
A. L. Hull
BAY State
Audubon Society Plans
University
Cook
Montana
Texas
Sloan
J. C. Ler
St. S. E
Washington, D. C
Liniment
Earl S. Sloan
Bhuz
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