Washington notes quiet week amid rail, oil cases and Ohio politics
In Washington April 22 a quiet week across Congress and markets with focus on railroad policy and stock valuation, Chicago court verdict against Standard Oil, Ohio Foraker Taft tensions, Bryan’s nonpolitical visits, and a Florida senate move to void the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments.
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D. C
Congress
Ohio
Panama
Daughters of the American Revolution
United States
Oil Company
Chicago
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Ind
East St. Louis
Standard Oil Company
Prac
United Tés Court of Appeals
Judge Landis
United States Court
District of
Illinois
Alton
Foraker
Taft
White House
Philippines
Senator Foraker
Hhe
Porto Rico
Bryan
Williams Jennings Bryan
Florida State Senate
Florida
Beard
Supreme Court
House
Supreme Court of the United States
Uncle Sam Trade Talk Amuses Senators
In a clipped political quip the piece mocks war era policy as a senator jokes about trading the Philippines for Ireland to raise policemen while noting Senator Stons learning to type and dismissing Harriman troubles for the public figure.
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Uncle Sam
Philippines
Ireland
Senator Stons
Harriman
William
Nicaraguans Capture Honduran Banana City Threaten War
A terse report claims Nicaragua seized Honduras’ main banana port city without combat. Observers note strategic surprise and question the broader military implications for the region.
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Honduras
Banana City
Roosevelt Carried Taft to Victory Opinion Spark
An upbeat contemporary predicts Roosevelt will push Taft to victory, suggesting leadership or support, though the phrasing hints at uncertainty about the exact means of aiding the effort.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Delmas Convinced Storms of Spring Train Case Link
A tentative note suggests Mr. Delmas believes brain storms in spring relate to the case, though no firm connection is stated. The remark hints at evolving thoughts about events influencing the investigation.
Philadelphia Mayor Proposes Temple of Justice Building
The Philadelphia mayor proposes a $2,000,000 Temple of Justice project. Critics claim the plan could yield about $1,685,231.38 in graft or kickbacks, signaling potential corruption concerns surrounding the proposal.
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Philadelphia
Temple of Justice
Death of Mrs Charlotte Sargent near Jerseyville
Mrs Charlotte Sargent wife of the late Isaac Sargent died Saturday afternoon at her home two miles east of Jerseyville after a brief illness of pneumonia. She was ninety one and had been in good health until the illness. Funeral from Jerseyville Christian church at two this afternoon with Rev Earl Slutz officiating. burial in Burson cemetery. She and Isaac Sargent married January 10 1839 and had three children Sarah Jane Margaret Jane and E L Sargent. She was a respected resident of Lodi township where she lived nearly sixty years.
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Charlotte Sargent
Isaac Sargent
Jerseyville
Chauncey Thigh Commencement Exercises Set for April 27
Chauncey April 23 The graduating exercises of the Chauncey gh School will be held in the Christian church Saturday evening April 27 at 8 o'clock. Supt. W. E. Riley arranged the program with music invocation by Rev. W. A. Guy oration by Verna Gardner recitations by Florence Courtney essays by Selah Nye Mollie Lahugh Mabel Hall Christent Law Ollie Howard Cynthia Johnson and a class address by Supt. A. H. Dixon with diplomas presented.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Gh School
Christian Church
Supt
W. E. Riley
Verna Gardner
Florence Courtney
Selah Nye
Mollie Lahugh
Lake trade to open later as ice tightens on upper lakes
Local operators report the lake season delayed until May due to Northwest winds re-freezing ice in the Straits and Sea. Some boats are bound for Milwaukee and Lake Michigan while others remain in port. dock rates rise about 15 percent, lake rates unchanged. Coal trade brisk with firm prices and strong domestic demand, stockouts at several points.
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Straits
Lake
Lake Superior
Toledo
Sandusky
Lorain
Milwaukee
Lake Michigan
The Price of Health in a Malaria District
Elia Slayton of Noland Ark touts Dr Kings New Life Pills costing 25 cents as a cheap health boost in malaria districts. The ad promises gentle cleansing and renewed vigor with satisfaction guaranteed at W H McKee druggist. UNCLAIMED LETTERS.
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Dr. King
Elia Slayton
Noland
Ark
W. H McKee
List of names appears in local notice
A long roster of individuals including Mrs E D Bolin, Helen Brooks, Rose Carpenter, Ida Crawford, Henry Cunningham, Ernest Daft, Annie Dauer, Sarah Foreman, Clara Moore, Eleanor Moore, Lulu Nelson, J C McLain, Minnie B Smith, Wm Williams and many others plus Republic Coal Co and Will Robinett listed in a local public notice context.
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Clara Moore
Eleanor Moore
George Munn
Lulu Nelson
A. L. Nixon
E. L. Nixon
Bill Norton
D. M. Patterson
Ed. Perkins
Josie Price
Estella Pollock
Republic Coal Co
Will Robinett
Ella Sharp
Will Stanley
FE. P. Smith
Minnie B. Smith
Wm. C. Thompson
Adam Wagner
Callie Welling
Chas. Westfall
Chas. Windal
Ramey Wines
Ella Williams
Wm. Williams
Helen Wilson
Albert Woods
Expenditures of the County List From 1900s Ledger
A compiled itemized list shows payments to multiple individuals and firms including F. Eb. Goldsberry for bridge supplies 108.18 James D. Taylor burial 50 Downey Angell labor on Hocking river road 675 Webb Stationery 61 Bank of Athens infirmary order 3114 73 Edward Carpenter road repairs 38.90 125 Jasper Carsey sweeping streets 20 8S Express Co 0.75 J J Lane coroner fees 5.61 John A Stephenson constable fees 2.50 D Dille justice fees 8.50 A Biddison constable fees 1.85 A A Cullums ministerial funds 65.15 Canaan 61.87 Dover township ministerial 61.87 Rosser and Deer liquor tax refund 206.07 DeMolet plumbing supplies 6.22 Foster repair of bridges York 708.43 Aaron Grady examination expense 54 Messenger and Herald examination of treasures and commissioners report 106.13 Valley Register Boxwell examination 3.50 Coss 1900 pounds hay 17.10.
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J. J. Lane
Rachael Daugherty
John A. Stephenson
Daugherty
D. Dille
A. Biddison
A. A. Cullums
Canaan
J. C. Harvey
Dover Township
Rosser
Deer
Charles DeMolet
W. A. Foster
York
Aaron Grady
Messenger & Herald
Valley Register
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Coughs
Mrs Fannie Connor of Georgetown Tennessee describes ongoing coughing and lung illness until her husband bought Dr King’s New Discovery. She calls it the only real cough cure and lung restorer, guaranteed by Mc Kee’s drug store with 50c, 1.00 prices and a free trial bottle.
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Fannie Connor
Georgetown
Tenn
Dr. King
Mc.Kee
Belligerent Strikers Attack Margolin & Son Riot in New York
Striking cloak makers at Oscar Margolin & Son assaulted the senior partner, sparked a riot with several hundred onlookers, and were dispersed by police. Four strikers were arrested. leader Harry Silverstein faces $1000 bail for felonious assault, others fined $10 each. In Kentucky a man named William Robinson, 25, shot himself after deadly quarrel with his daughter over a suitor, dying instantly.
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New York
Oscar Margolin & Son
Harry Silverstein
Lexington
William Robinson
Robinson
The Master Paint Mixed by Paint Masters
The Master Paint is mixed by Paint Masters and carries Hanna's Green Seal indicating test standards. The note suggests a certification or branding tied to Hanna's green seal.
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Hanna
Livestock and grain prices across major markets
Chicago cattle prices list common to prime steers and cows with ranges 3 to 6 dollars. calves and hogs show wide spreads. East Buffalo and Pittsburg sections record exporter cattle, shipping steers, milkers, and various hog classes with mixed values. Cleveland and Cincinnati quotes cover cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, hogs, and grains with No 2 red wheat at 79 8/9 cents and corn at 60 8/5 cents.
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East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Boston
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Elaine
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Toledo
Minnesota railroads face capitalization probe by committee
Sundberg committee reports Minnesota railroad property valued at 215 million dollars with capitalization near 400 million. The panel urges a three member commission to investigate stock and bond values and draft legislation to address capital adequacy and true worth. Providence briefs note Colt gains party momentum after 13 weeks of deadlock in Rhode Island.
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Minnesota Railrads
St. Paul
Minnesota
Sundberg
Minnesota State Senate
Providence
R. I
United States
George P. Wetmore
Republican State Central Committee
Samuel P. Colt
Bristol
General Assembly
State Central Committee
Colonel Colt
Joint Assembly
The Accurate Watch You Can Trust
An Accurate Watch is desired by all yet few possess it. Many watches rush from factory to wearer with little inspection and fail to satisfy. Our shop inspects every piece and returns any not in perfect running order to the factory, ensuring customers receive only a cream of the lot.
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