Manchuria cables and rails mark era of trade and travel
A collage of notes mentions Manchuria receiving 1,000 cables from Japan, possible doubling of cables, Belgium auto imports rising to about 1.5 million dollars, and a plan to run an auto stage over Mount Washington’s eight mile carriage road for tourists. Other items touch on ship cattle trade, watershed damage in Asia, rail engineering needs, and a string of whimsical or moral observations reflecting public discourse of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchuria
Japan
Belgium
Mount Washington
Duluth
Mina
Lake
Littleton Quote Highlights Legal Oratory
The text recalls Martin W. Littleton, famed New York lawyer, and quotes an Albany judge remarking on Lip Hetom’s early career. An elderly prosy opponent in an assault case allegedly spoke for six hours in court, illustrating the learned friend’s extensive examination and style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mara
Martin W. Littleton
New York
Albany
Lip Hetom
bin Copela
Ingeddress
Bardens Baough Debate On Government Railways
In a fragmentary political exchange Bardens Baough questions Barmer Corntessel about government ownership of railways. Corntessel declines support, arguing government control would not serve the public good and should avoid interfering with current duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardens Baough
Barmer Corntessel
Water hyacinth menaces Texas streams and ports
The water hyacinth, already choking Florida and Louisiana waterways, has appeared in Texas threatening navigation and costly disruption to Houston and Sabine River trade. The federal and state governments plan eradication efforts, with hopes of a law to curb planting and a liberal appropriation. The Mexican government also fights the pest on Lake Chapala, spending about $20,000 last year with similar future funds planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Sabine River
Loulefama
Grange
Orangela
Sam Houston Park
Geir
Buffalo Bayou
Houston
Gulf of Mexico
Lake Chapala
Garden Spot Of The World As Missouri Valley Anthem
Robert Lamar of Missouri extols the Mississippi Valley as the garden spot of modern civilization. He praises Ozark autumns, Missouri scenery, and the joy of rural life, contrasting it with classical art and music. The item notes two ancient Roman coins found in Groveley Wood, England.
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Robert Lamar
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
House of Representatives
Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
Tennyson
Raphael
Rembrandt
Angelo
Reynolds
Vandyke
Ozark Hills
Beethoven
Mozart
Mendelssohn
Handel
Wagner
Qroveley Wood
England
Notice For Publication Probate Estate of Conrad Carleon
State of Michigan Gogebic County Probate Court of Bessemer on September 11 1908 fixed October 12 at 10 AM for final account examination of Executor Alex Strom. Heirship and interested parties must attend and show cause. Court to publish notice in the Bessemer Herald for three weeks. Corres Beck Judge of Probate. (A True Copy.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Said
Beseemer
Curtis Buck
Conrad Carleon
Alex Strom
Bessemer
Bessemer Herald
Final Timber and Stone Proof Notice at Marquette
Charles Vance of Donaldson Wisconsin filed intent to prove a land claim under Timber and Stone on section 38 township 44 north range 59 west Michigan meridian. hearing before the Marquette Land Office on October 7, 1908, with witnesses Henry Roth Richard Gunnar Peter LaChance and Charles W Fish all residents of Donaldson Wisconsin.
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Marquette
Mich
Charles Vance
Donaldson
Nex
Township
Range
Michigan Meridian
Henry Roth
Donaldson, Wic
Richard Gunnar
Donaldson, Wis
Peter LaChance
Charles W. Fish
Notes on Grace and Commerce in Early Twentieth Century Trade
Summary of international trade patterns highlighting American farm implements in Spain, cement usage in Brazil, and modest U.S. imports from Italy. Includes British India coal, Belgian automobile imports, South Manchuria rail details, Shantung railroad finances, early 20th century passenger rates, UK meat imports, and German steamship capacity. Mentions 1908 Daily Consular report and broad global vessel and tonnage figures.
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Spain
Brazil
United States
Italy
Geological Survey of
British India
Belgium
America
South Manchuria
Shantung Railroad Company
United Kingdom
France
Maries
Hola
Swede
Swamp Root Ad Promotes Kidney Trouble Remedy
An advertising notice touts Swamp-Root as a universal kidney and bladder remedy. It claims the medicine eases kidney issues causing bed wetting and reduced vigor, with samples by mail and a pamphlet available. It urges readers to write Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and to include the product name on every bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferey Trouve
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Order for Appearance in Gogebic Suit Against Unknown Defendant
State of Michigan Gogebic Lumber Company sues Charles W. Robinson in Gogebic County Circuit Court. Defendant's residence is unknown. order requires appearance by five months from issue date and publication in The Bessemer Herald for six consecutive weeks or service of a certified copy. Judge Samuel B Cooper presiding. solicitor Ball & Stone. Publication window Sept 6 to Oct 17.
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Gogebic
Charles W. Robinson
Bessemer Herald
Samuel
Cooper
Ball & Stone
Houghton
Michigan
Court order for defendant appearance in Gogebic suit
In Gogebic County circuit court a plaintiff seeks an order against Olaf W. Johnson of Demer Michigan. As the defendant has departed and cannot be located the court orders appearance within five months and publication of the order in the Bessemer Herald weekly for six weeks or service in person twenty days before appearance. Samuel S Cooper presiding judge William S Baird solicitor for the complainant. Bessemer Michigan Aug 29 to Oct 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 8. Baird
Bessemer Herald
Gogebic
Samuel
Cooper
William
Baird
Bessemer
Michigan
Close Call For Ada Croom With New Discovery
Mrs Ada L Croom proprietor of the Croom hotel Vaughn Mrsie says for months she suffered a severe cough and consumption seemed to grip her when a friend recommended Dr Kings New Discovery She began taking it and three bottles cured her Completely This life saving remedy is sold at Frank B Jones drug store 50c and 1 Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn
Mrse
Dr. King
Frank B. Jones
Probate Court appoints guardian hearing in Bessem er
In Gogebic County Probate Court at Bessem er on September 22 1908 a petition by William E Utley seeks guardianship for minor heirs of Cyril Cardinal. The hearing is set for October 19 1908 at ten o clock forenoon. Public notice ordered by three weekly publications in the Bessemer Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cardinal
Lydia Ann
Clara May Cadinal
Clarence N
Cyril Cardinal
William E. Utley
Neira
Probate Court Notice in Gogebic on Heirs of Emma J. Loope
In Gogebic County Probate Court in Bessemer Judge Curtis Buck sets October 8 1908 at 10am for hearing Frank R Loope petition to determine legal heirs of Emma J Loope deceased and entitled to real estate. Notice to interested parties via publication in Bessemer Herald for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gogebic
Holden
Bessemer
Curtis Buck
Emma J. Loope
Frank R. Loope
Bessemer Herald
Women Who Do Things in Society and Work
Census shows 18 821 women in U S executive civil service. Obituary notes Aunty Becky Young dies in Indiana on the fortieth anniversary of her marriage. Sally Ward elected assessor and tax collector of Palestine Texas. Mrs E P Turner and Mrs P P Tucker named to Dallas board of education. Dr Mary Louise Gordon named inspector of prisons and assistant inspector of state reformatories in Britain. Jewish women mobilize to raise 5000 for a scholarship fund. Harvard offers 200 scholarships for men, Radcliffe 20 for women, one awarded to a Hebrew girl.
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Census Bureau
Executive Civil Service of the
United States
Becky Young
Indiana
Sally Ward
Palestine
Texas
E. P. Turner
P. P. Tucker
Dallas
Harvard
Radcliffe
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Suameere
Cael
Pele Neetego
Morocco
Botto
Horace J. Stevens
Shelden
Houghton, Michigan
the Herald Office
Russian Navy League
Virginia
Chancellorsville
London
Jersey
Guernsey
Perceiver Roberts
Philadelphia
Keres
China
State OF Michigan
Corris Beck
Department of the Interior
United
States Land Office
Thirty-Second Judicial Circuit
Pete’s Place
Becker & Silverman
Mina Johnson
the. R Egan
Ceebiess
Olaf W. Johnson
Demer
Netton
Said County
Curtle Buck
County of Gogebic
Edwin Bayliss
Fire & Life Insurance
Agency
Bessemer, Mich
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