$70,000,000 Out of Nothing in Powder Trust Probe
Washington January 18 A feature of fortification appropriation testimony alleges that the du Pont Powder Company dominates the powder market by lobbying in Washington and charging high prices for rifle and small arms powder while government plants produce cheaper powder. Witnesses claim a private yacht and strong influence over military figures illustrate the trust’s power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Powder Trust
du Pont Powder Company
Army
Navy
Thatcham Arsenal
Indian Head
Wilmington
Robert S Waddell
Tasnes Safety Power Company
Cleveland
du Pont Trust Company
Potomac
T du Pont
Yacht Tech
Waddell
Inftlan
Wadelt
du Pont
du Ponts
Henri 4 du Pont
Tata- Ware
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Senate
West Point
du Pont Trust
Grahad Wickersham
United States
du Pimt
Fisn
Aix Domamite Compeantes
du Pent
Pri
Quick Dispels Stomach Distress with Dyspepsia Tablets
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as instant relief for stomach distress from overeating. It claims rapid digestion aid, reduced gas, and fresh breath, noting the product digests meals and restores comfort. sold at 50 cents per box by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules
Stuart
Watered stock debate and flood strand Wittsburg residents
A committee hearing exposes inflated stock values and false claims by the du Pant company. Details include 18 percent dividends creating $200 per share value and profits cited from government sales. Separately, heavy rains melted mountain snow causing a 32 foot flood in Wittsburg, trapping residents on upper floors and delaying deliveries. property damage reported with no loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compants
Buckner
du Pant Company
du Pant
Charles W. Humphries
Army
Burnetts
Wittsburg
Pardon Plea for Brandt Clemmency Sought by Clerk
The valet of Mortimer Ja Sshoffs arrives from Clinton prison with a request for clemency for Brandt. Governor Sulaer intends to review the application and may grant clemency, while an extraordinary proceeding unfolds in the chamber. Brandt has served nearly six years of a thirty year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altai N.Y
Mortimer Ja
Sshoffs
Clinton Prison
Rovernor
Brandts
Brandt
Hasing
Aeart Brandt
Pardau
Suleer
Sulaer
Bratide
Widow 15 Restraining From Disposing Estate
Fragmented court notice describes Mrs Winnie Cox as temporary administratrix of the estate of her husband. She faced limits on disposing assets, faced a petition for a receiver, and a final settlement hearing set for January 2. The item also recaps a scandalous social scene among linked families, with no direct legal outcomes beyond the restraining action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Bo Cox
Omericy
Leslie Howen
Tay Superar
Mrocux
Mihich
Ifire
Atta Cox
Cise
Sharp attack on army officers sparks House debate
Washington January 16 Representative Helm of Kentucky criticizes army officers as inefficient and incapable to perform duties as the army appropriation bill advances. He asserts officers cannot direct line fire while Tay of Virginia defends the corps. An amendment to create a personal aid to the president fails on a point of order as the bill, carrying 93870,177, moves through committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative Helm
Kentucky
Helm
Lie
Representative Tay
Virginia
Chatrman
Lias
Export records show cotton and cereals rise in 1912
Washington January 16 The bureau of domestic and foreign commerce reports 1912 values for breadstuffs and cotton rose while meat and dairy product values fell. Wheat exports reached 69 million bushels valued at about 920 million, corn dropped to 22 million dollars, cattle exports fell sharply, and mineral oils rose to 1.85 billion gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Domestic and Foreign
THREE POLE SEEKERS AS GUESTS OF HONOR
In Philadelphia on January 1 a reception honored three top polar explorers Captain Wald Amundsen Admiral Robert Peary and Lieutenant Sir Ernest Shackleton. Amos Bonsall of Philadelphia the last survivor of the Vilisha Kent Arctic expedition age 84 also attended. The event drew autograph seekers and highlighted explorations of the polar regions and Franklin expedition search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wald Amundsen
South Pole
Robert Piaivy
North Pole
Ernest Shackleton
Amos Bonsall
Vilisha Kent
John
Far West seeks Interior secretary pick in new letter
Democratic senators from the Rocky Mountain states urge President-elect Wilson to appoint a Western candidate as interior secretary. Names mentioned include former Montana Governor Norris, former Idaho Governor Hawley, J N Field of Oregon, and Clay Tallman of Nevada. Signers include Newlands, Chamberlain, Myers, Perky, and Smith Ashhurst. They argue Western representation matters amid public lands policy concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rocky Mountain
Wilson
E .I. Norris
Montana
James H Hawley
Idaho
J .N Field
Oregon
Clay Tallman
Nevada
Far West
Newlands
Chamberlain
Myers
Perky
Smith and Ashhurat
Arizona
Fintellor
Spring lingerie ideas from the Dry Goods Evanc ial
The article describes blouse usage inside belts for sheer summer dresses and wet linings with raised waistlines to create a blouse over effect. Russian blouses appear in lingerie dresses with tiered skirt designs. Sleeves trend long to three quarter length as spring lines release.
France Faces Presidential Choice as Poincare and Pama Lead
Paris reports a tense bid for the presidency with Premier Poincare at 30 percent and Minister of Agriculture Pama at 21 percent after a third ballot. Radical Left may field a new candidate if Pama stalls and Proportional Representation stance splits voting blocs. A large Republican Left meeting denounced critics as a volatile session unfolded. A separate brief recounts a Highlander quip about Scottish oats near Culloden battlefield.
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Paris
France
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
National Assembly of
Poincare
M Pama
Radical Left
Radicalieft
M. Pams
Ffret
M. Volacare
M Poincare
Clemenceau
Monis
Poinceare
Republican Party
M. Paris
Leon Bourgeois
CHINAWARE AND CROCKERY MARKETS AND LISTED SHOPS
A historical directory entry lists multiple businesses by category with addresses across Whitehall Street and nearby avenues. It names CHINAWARE AND CROCKERY sellers Lilenthal Crockery Co and others, DRUGGISTS including H Cone, and ELECTRICAL LIGHTING providers EB Carter Electric Co, plus florists, clothing firms, bookshops, jewelers, tailors, and shoe stores with street addresses such as 60 Whitehall, 73 Whitehall, dk Whitehall, Cherry Street, and Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Book
Chinawiare and Crockeryt
Lillenthal Crockery Company
Whitehall St
Druggists— &. H. Cone
Kicball House Bigck
Marietta
Waitehall St
Peachtres St
Btacion
Dewar
Houston St
Marietta Bt
Carter Electric Company
Walton St
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Combine
Hin
Tsung
Schiff
Mademoiselle Zings
Mademoissse
Carleton
Jameson-Jones
Fits-Carleton
Mademoiselle
Fitz-Carleton
Bridge
J. al Waldron
Santinknt
Atlanta Optical Ca
Peachtree Street
Westminster Gazette
London
Glasgow Herald
Culloden
New York
Bonita Theater
Zakas' Bakery
Manhattan
Sezai Ges
Atlente
Noe
B. G. Aiken & Co
Peachtree St
Charles Austin
Alexander B. Barnett Bros
D. L. Echols
Cleburne Ave
Rogers
Paul
D. Berger & Son
Capitol Ave
B. W. Brooks
Cooper Bt
W. J. Burton
Ormong
W. A. Byers
Gordon St. Donshoo & Sharrer
Gordon St. Echols & Co
Pulliam St
Stewart D. Jones
J. W. Rogers’ Co. Cash Grocery Co
Jeve Glass
Marietta St
Ag Ae Smith Co
J. Kamper Grocery Co
Aghanan-Shelton Grocery Co
Houston UK
Bearden
Lake Ave. DE
F. McGaher
Peters St
A. Moore
Richardson St
Wehard & Co
Gordon St
Prior
C. Ray
Decatur St
Reisman
Garden St
Jerman Weinbers
Pryor
Ands & Co
Windsor St
Kirk Wood
Louse, Cassella & Fleming
Macon
Kennington & Sons
Vine St
T. M. Donnelly
Oglethorpe St
Chas A
Coe
Enti Nime
Slwerck
Mine Hice
Carton
Oakburn-Craby Milling
Cova Giné Model Fleur
Aele
Bistle Soda
Marrank’s Cottolene
Graham Waters
Anck
Aled
Block & Co
Rogers’ Piedmont
Ledmont
Piedmont Hotel
Tedmont
Tel
Mrutter
Pggibbon
Walda’ Noodica
Rot Heer
Ed Hock Ginger File
Ko-Nut
Ebater Itc Cigar
Bernakeim
Inserzent So
Hernakeim
Taylor Bros
Pride of Reidaville
Savex
Stollvwerrkk
Stollwerck
Stollwerck Gold
Palwotive
Edge
Pyorat
Hig
Krom
Robinasire
Robinnaire
Robinnatre
Robinnaire Liquid
Hernasheim
Hernsheim
Taylor Bros.’ Stars and Hara Chewing Tobacco
Pride of
Coca-Cola
Randall Brothers
Acton
Jellice
Blue Gem
Montgomery Thester
Big Chief Metal Poliseh
Big Chief
Furnoli
Big Chief Autobody Poliah
Burroughs
Atlanta
Dle Book Company
Whitehall
Macot A Clothing Company
Cherry Alamo Theater
Cherry St
Wubbedge-Redding Inrawarepany
Third St
Max Morris
Cherry St. Marn
Larietta Book Store
Wdniel Brothers, Jewelers
Athens
Clayton It
BR. Brandt
Clayton
Randolph Genoandolph Company
Peachtr Eo
Whitenety
Decktur Bt
Petera St Modars
Glennore Stock Company
Peachtres Stone Shoes
Moon Shoe Store
Mien- AL Steardue
North Broad Shoe
Rountree
Trusk and Bag Co
Whitehau Se
Hays
The
Taylor, Grand Theater
Merellas
Taylor Umbrella Mfg
Lester-Clark Shoe Company
Flournoy & Vaughn, Jewelers
Second St. Hertz Coal Company
Walnut St
Cta
Gem Theater
T. IL
Gainesville
Deal Manufacturi Company
Piedmont D. Oe
Troggista Gould-Scroggins Company
Vlothing Alamo Theater
Grand Theater
Rome
Graham Pharmacy
Harvey & T. Furniture Co
Young Hamilton Jewelry Co
Clement Peacock Co
Atlante
Bell
A. D. Grant
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