Chicago Agreement Fixes Street Railway Purchase Price
City council committees and Chicago Union Traction and Chicago City Railway Company representatives set 50 million dollars as the price to be paid for the street railway properties if Chicago decides to buy them. Mayor Dunne signaled the council may adopt the committee’s recommendation to own and operate the lines, with still a chance to negotiate a franchise and profit division.
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Chicago
Chikago
Chicago Union Traction
Chicago City Railway Company
Chcago
Dunne
Ccommittiee
Jit
Christmas Gifts From Rieger California Perfumes
A vintage ad promotes over 50 perfume odors in attractive packages for Xmas gifts. Includes Toilet Sets in various woods and silver, hand painted sets, and travelers sets for both women and men. Prices range from about $1.25 to $12.00, with upscale manicure sets in pearl ivory and ebony.
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Rieger
California
Root and Folger Win Six Day Bicycle Race
New York December reports Root and Folger won the six day bicycle event with eight teams finishing after leaders retired at 10206 o clock. Folger led the final dash with Downing and Rutt close behind as the field rode 2,202 miles total. Eight teams remained to finish one mile, with Walthour Bedell Breton Samarikon among those retired for a lap deficit.
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New York
Root
Folger
Bret Plan
Downing
Hoy Innsotth
Rae Ann
MacFarland
Thie
Martison Siligirre
Gordon
Rutt
Rua
Miller
Walter
Tollows
Institute
Firat
MacDonald
Somerville and Coffey
Boston
Gasada
Logan
Ireland
Clark
Fogler
Butt
Moe
Madison Square Jen
Walthour
Bedell
Eral Ee
Polger
Peary Receives Gold Medal at U S Seamen Banquet
President Roosevelt presented the gold medal to Commander Peary at a SoM se pene wight banquet in Washington. Roosevelt arrived before 11 and his entrance sparked a standing ovation as he honored Peary for reaching farthest north, an American naval officer achievement.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Caburet
Peary
Howie
América
Foreign contractors barred from Pangina Canal bids
Washington on December 11 announced by Chairman Shoarte of the Bethantan Canal Commission that foreign contractors are to be barred from competing to complete the Pangina canal. The commission reserves the right to reject bids and reopen bidding to foreign bidders or proceed with the project without a contract. January 10 is the opening date for proposals.
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Washington
Pangina
Shoarte
Bethantan Canal Commission
Teaching of Morality At Clark University Lecture
President O. Stanley Hall of Clark University spoke to the Massachusetts Schoolmasters Club on morality in education. He argued that current teaching of morality is ineffective and that schools should not print and test both morals, urging franker approaches to improve ethical instruction.
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Koston
Dow. Hem
Massachusetts Schoolumaters’ Club
Stanley Hall
Clark University
Hellward
Hall End
State in Africa petitions cited in Congress
Washington notes petitions from former slaves seeking an independent African state under U S protection. The documents are referred to the foreign affairs committees, with no action planned at this time. The item reflects early 19th century rhetoric on colonization and self rule.
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Washington
Coegroshiv Sesdon Itians
Athco Ae
United States
It Takes Nerve It Takes Nerve
An old advertisement extols nerve force and the function of the nerves, praising Dr. Miles Nervine as a remedy to strengthen nerves and improve health, with garbled text suggesting an address and promotional claims.
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Miles
Pittsburg St
Plea for Release of Thaw in Murder Case
Attorney for Harry K Thaw requests a speedy trial or dismissal of the Stanford White murder indictment in New York supreme court. The defense notes Thaw has been jailed 172 days and health concerns for his wife and mother arise amid cancellations and procedural delays. Contained within are references to recent legislative and prosecutorial actions affecting Thaw’s situation.
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New York
Cllfford W. Hartredge
Harry K. Thawe
Tutson O'Gorman
State Supreme Court
Thaw
Stanford White
Geed
O'Garmat
Hastridge
Witeo Owtable
Tha
Kozy Slippers Introduced In United States Market
The Kosy Slipper Co introduces Kory Slippers to the United States market, claiming a durable pure wool felt sole with through stitching and magic machine control. Slippers come in variations with Solution felt and String Soles, touted as long lasting, warm, and comfortable after years of European use.
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Parman
Paris
Unite States
Kosy Slipper Co
Keay
United States
Europe
Fuel famine worsens as blockades hit Dakota trains
In Washington on December 17, a telegram from J P Whittemore, relayed by Senator McChimber, urged the army to compel railroads to move coal. Reports from Grand Forks to Minot describe blocked lines, frozen tracks, and engines stranded in roundhouses. North Dakota towns face critical fuel shortages as Great Northern cars reject shipments except coal.
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Washington, D
McChimbier
J. P. Whittemore
Galenbueg
G. D
United States Army
Freevin
Army
Tle
Interstate Commerce
Minneauwux
Grand Forks
Sin
Finlay
Aneta
Creat Northern
Wade Iy
Dakota
Minneapolis
Great Northern
Finday
Hatchet Brand Canned Goods Ad Features Pathfinder Peas
An advertisement extols Hatchet Brand canned foods as the best put up. It highlights Salmon, Steak Salmon, Clam Chowder, Pole Beans, Wax Beans, Dandelions, Spinach, Peas and urges trying Pathfinder Peas over four for a quarter options, claiming they taste garden fresh.
Coal famine hits Seattle. university closes Monte Friday
Points west of Grand Furka face fuel anxiety as coal shortages bite. University of Washington in Seattle closes Monte Friday due to coal famine. city and campus endure widespread disruption. Only a few coal cars arrive Friday, easing some relief expectations.
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Grand Furka
Sone
University of Washington At Seattle
No Favors Warns Marshal Against Giving Privileges
Washington Des 17 Attorney General Moody warned United States Marshal White at Valdosta that he must not give any privileges to Moser Greene and Gaynor while they are in Tallahassee confinement and receiving treatment, stating they had allegedly been allowed to leave their cells.
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Marshal
Greene
Gaynor
Washington, D. C
Des
Moody
United States
White
Valdosta
Moser
Prisoner confinement debate hints at special liberties
A garbled report indicates officials discussed moving prisoners to another facility while noting defendants afforded more liberties than typical inmates. Authorities appear hesitant, with hints of departmental action scarce and the record lacking clear conclusions.
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Alepa
Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment advertises quick relief
An ornate ad touts Dr Williams Indian Pile Ointment for blind, bleeding, ulcerated and itching piles. It claims instant relief, absorption of tumors, and immediate itching relief, with a guaranteed box available by mail order from C H Tendrick & Co.
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Williaa
Willina
C.H. _Tendrick & Co
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