Higher Duty of a Newspaper New Rochells Republican Stance
In New York, Justice Woodward discusses whether a newspaper can be called Republican when it occasionally withholds support from minor candidates of that party. He argues that a paper’s stance is not determined by mere party endorsement. Newspapers may owe greater duty than allegiance and should not be judged solely by partisan alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marsh
Duntice Woodward
As & Vnir
Stock Market Averts Bear Position Amid Bond Focus
The article notes investors avoid large stock speculation as bond markets dominate funds. Tariff talk dulls market enthusiasm, with cautious trading and irregular activity seen in securities. Also mentions remedies and unrelated local notices about jokes and suicides in Danbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson, Alpers & Co
Senate adjourns sine die in special session report
Washington dispatch reports the Senate adjourning sine die after a special session convened at the end of March. The brief note notes a formal adjournment, with no further business on the docket. The report cites Caltech Press as the source of the wire.
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Caltech Press
Washington
Marc
Eselog
The
Senate
Sap. Tm. To
Fool Calls for the Ambulance
The Board of Charities notes a rising practice of calling the auto ambulance for minor injuries when victims can reach the hospital by other means. A reported case involved a broken thumb finger and several trivial injuries. The waste risks life during real emergencies and false fire alarms may follow. Surgeons will verify injuries to limit useless runs until an ordinance governs the practice.
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Board of Charities
Kaiser to widen clipping bureau reporting across parties
The Kaiser will be supplied with newspaper clippings from papers representing all political opinions including socialist press. Six state departments will issue clippings to prevent court factions from skewing coverage, while one department tries to outdo the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Prem
Berlin
March
Reichstag
Court of Bezas
Kaiser Fan
Local ads tout waists and wares at Lahore Co. Mot Lisne’s
Advertisements urge readers to inspect a new spring waist collection at the Lahore Co. Mot Lisne’s, promising factory direct quality and stylish accessories like scarf pins and belts. The piece also markets Dutch collars, fashion items, and financial pitches on safe local investments while promoting a typewriter servicing business and the Library Sweaty House as a shop for rebuilt units.
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Lahore Co
Lakes Spring
Menry
Reid
Basin
Bridgeport
Mosers
Burr & Knapp
Korp House
Usit
Tennesry
Dusines
Ollerod
Fairfield Avenue
Kew
Lupe- Wilines
Euschines
Trial Postponed in Brooklyn Abduction Case
Wealthy Brooklyn man Joseph Janer faces a postponed trial in Towson on abduction charges involving 11 year old Catherine Loersch. The case, already tied to a possible death sentence, centers on alleged hypnotic influence and mistreatment, with defense actions hinting at insanity as a potential plea. The girl has been held at the House of the Good Shepherd and is not returning home amid security concerns.
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United Press
Baltimore
Joseph
Janer
Brooklyn
Catherine Lowisch
Begu
Tay
Barth More
Towson
Taner
Vicc
Edward ©. Clark
Loersch
Ibn
Leersch
Catharine
Mrs. Janer
W F Wilcox Dead Ex-Congressman and Public Official
Washington F Wilcox ex Congressm an and longtime public servant died after a five month illness. He had served Middlesex County as state’s attorney, sat in Congress for two terms, and held roles on the railroad commission and public service commission. Rev Joseph H Fesperman of Salisbury NC cites a kidney illness relief testimonial for Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Chester
Maren
Washington F. Willcox
Middlesex County
Congress
Cooke
Railroad Commission
Bis
General Assembly
Wilcox
Public Service Commission
Tement
Joseph H. Fesperman
Salibury
N. C
Abin
Foley
B. Brill
Explosion burns mail car destroys seven thousand letters
A dampened mail car exploded at Boston North Station today destroying 7,000 westbound letters. Three mail clerks inside fought the fire to save mail, losing their street clothes, money, and watches as the car and mail were damaged. Estimated car damage is $1,500.
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United Press
Boston
North
Tplon
West
Troy
Albany
Police Officer Kills Wife Then Dies After Dawn
East Boston policeman Daniel D Spillane shot and killed his wife early this morning and wounded himself with his service pistol. He died at dawn. Spillane served 21 years on the force and had patrolled his beat until after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Aston
March
Daniel D. Spillane
Boston
Department
Spilane
Wright brothers build planes for British interests
Lorin Wright describes Wright brothers preparing to resume large scale aerial craft production upon return home. He notes orders from private buyers for leisure aircraft and ongoing contracts with British clients. The report cites Wilbur and Orville Wright expected to reach home and Lorin Wright providing details of the manufacturing plans.
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United Press
Dayton
Orville Wid
Wilbur Wright
Lorin
Shorts
Wright Aeroplane
Wrights
Lorin Wright
Parsons Phang
Belry
Great Ra
Mrs Fancher Involved in Transfer Case
Investigative notes indicate Mrs Fancher assisted in a transfer involving Mrs Charted Puncher from Muck Rock to the Inmne retreat with aid from Morrissey of the Chart tint department and commentator Mrs David Jack from Middletown.
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Morrissey
David Jack
Middletown
Charted Puncher
Muck Rock
Irene Franklin Heads Poli's Vaudeville Week
Irene Franklin headlines Poli's vaudeville program in Bridgeport with her song Red Head Red Head Gingerbread Head. Featuring Burt Green on piano, Rose Wilbur and Zellah Covington in For Her Sister's Monor, Madame Rosina Casselli's Midget troupe, Carson and Willard skit The Dutch in Egypt, Steeley and Edwards, Isey Doyle, The Raven Trio, and motion pictures on the Electrograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Franklin
Poli
Miss Franklin
New York
Rose Wilbur
Zellah Covington
Mr. Covington
Miss Wilbur
Usti
Smiths Theatre Lineup Promises Night of Mirth and Music
Tonight and Thursday afternoon and evening Smiths theatre features a large minstrel company led by George Evans with 100 performers, a 50 member chorus, and 20 piece orchestra. Notables include Julian Kitinge Eddie Leonard and others. Also highlighted are performances of Mary Jane’s Pa, The Happy Marriage, and American Idea with stage stars and top orchestras. Admiss ion 15 cents for ladies 25 for gentlemen.
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George M. Coban
Sam H. Harris
George Evans
Mr. Evans
Julian Kitinge
Id~die Leonard
John King
Ernest Tenney
Alf Gibson
Frank Morrell
Matt Keefe
Earl Benham
Harry Morse
Rice and Prevost
Waterbury Bros
Tenney
Lyman Abbott
Brooklyn
Henry E. Dixey
Europe
Mary Jane
Seaman's Fund
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie Was Chairman of the Entertainment Committee and Mr. Dixey
Mr. Dixey
Eventig
Doris Keane
Edwin Arden
Charles Frohman
Clyde Fitch
George M. Cohan
Trixie Friganza
Quilty's. Smith's
Monahan
Admiss Sion
Dowager Empress Visits Alexandra in London
The Dowager Empress of Russia arrived in London to see her sister Queen Alexandra in an informal visit. Scotland Yard tightens security as authorities prepare for possible public unrest and to prevent any attempted disturbance during the royal entourage.
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Londés
March
Ben= prens
Russia
Alexandra Fir
Scotland Yard
Great Blizzard Sweeps Europe
A severe European blizzard over three days leaves more than 200 dead and millions in property damage. In Austria alone avalanches kill over 150, a Granz farmhouse buried seventeen, and a shelter for railway workers in Anlauf Valley collapses with forty deaths. Rescue teams expect higher tallies as telegraph and rail links are restored.
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United Press
Vienna
Europe
Granz
Anlauf
Early Coal Strike Unlikely in Anthracite Region
A Wikesbarre report from three days of talks with mine workers claims no strike will occur before fall if operators reject miners demands. The observer says workers may stay at work through the summer, guided by President Lewis and district officers, while the union grows stronger and waits for brisk coal demand to prompt further action.
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Wikesbarre
Lewis
Railroads Show Increased Earnings in January 1909
United Press reports official Interstate Commerce Commission figures show near universal gains in railroad operating revenues for January 1909, reversing January 1908 deficits. Leading increases include New York Central 428,366 Tilmore Central 408,399 B and O 156,3? Southern Pacific 4 64 Oregon Short Line 112.0% Michigan Central 46,192 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern 466,284 C C and St. L 238,436 Denver and Rio Grande 136,343 Central of New Jersey 70,633 Wa-
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United Press
New York
March
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Washington
New York Central
Tilmore Central
Southern Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
C. C
St. L
Denver & Rio Grande
Central of New Jersey
Digestive aid claims to stop flatulence and aid digestion
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for flatulency and gas in a deranged stomach. It describes gas as causing abdominal distention, belching, and even death, and promotes the tablets as digesting gas food, reducing fermentation, and restoring gastric fluids. The copy cites that doctors worldwide prescribe the product and lists Marshall, Michigan as the company location with a mail-order offer.
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Stuart
Muida
Carrien Stuart
America
Can- Min
Mull Tres
Aderess F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Powder Explosion Kills Two at Dupont Mills
In Wilmington Delaware two men, George Whiteman and Morris Currie, died when an experimental two ton powder barrel exploded at the Dupont Powder Company along the Brandywine. The blast shattered windows across Wilmington and was felt as far as New Jersey and Chester Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wimington
Del
Dupont Powder Company
Brandywine
Wilmington
George Whiteman
Morris Currie
Whiteman
Currie
Wilminhtown
New Jersey
Delaware River
Chester
Expert burglar leaves skeleton keys at Laurel Avenue home
Mystery surrounds a city burglar active Saturday night. Watchman OLeary found an open 12:20 window at 80 Laurel Avenue, alerting Charles Lane and son in law A E Smith. A watch, two rings, and skeleton keys were taken or found. police link this to an expert intruder.
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Daniel O'Leary
Laurel Avenue
Charles G. Lane
A. E. Smith
Smith
George Fox
Beechwood Avenue
Fox
Olr
Smith Teskience
Yale
Pickpockets Busy Saturday Night at Woolworth Store
Police reported two pocket picking incidents Saturday night at Woolworth store. Mrs F. E. Bassett lost a purse with $11 from her hand bag near 196 Gregory Street. Mrs Person lost a purse containing 32.96 from her money in the vicinity. Detectives were dispatched to watch for the alleged shoplifter, but arrests were made.
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Woolworth
F. E. Bassett
Gregory Street
Person
Park Terrace
Stoce
Shelve
Gentry
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