Playground and education reform discussed at civic club
Miss Sadie American and Dr. W. B. Washburn spoke to the Woman's club civics department on playground needs in city schools and on educating atypical children. They urged model playgrounds, separate age groups, and public schools for deficient scholars to prevent crime and aid troubled youths.
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Ntry
Woman’s Club
Department of Civics
Sadie American
W. B. Washburn
George J B. Kerper
Department Civics
Washburn
Cincinnati
Roosevelt says Wall Street hates him in Africa trip
In a Washington special a local paper quotes President Roosevelt saying Wall Street hates him and explains his push for national supervision of railroad finances. He claims the federal government should regulate stock issuance and ensure public disclosure while protecting trade secrets.
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Atlanta
Washington
Roosevelt
Wall Street
Africa
Ohio Senate Desks Damaged by Basement Fire
Consternation in the Ohio statehouse as the senate chamber desks and other furniture warped from last Sunday's basement fire. Locksmiths face overhaul of expensive desks in the upper house of the General Assembly due to heat and steam.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus,.c
Ohio Statehouse
Senate
General Assembly
World Powder Trust Outlines Price Regime and Fines
A federal hearing reveals a worldwide powder cartel agreement signed in 1897 by DuPont, Austin Powder, and about 100 other companies. It set a 50 000 dollar penalty for breaches, divided territories, limited detonation factory plans, and required uniform bidding to regulate prices and profits across Europe and the United States.
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Cleveland, CO
Europe
Mehaffey
Almon Lent
Austin Powder Company
Dupont Company
United States
New Jersey
Mexico
South America
America
West Indies
British Honduras
World
Lawyers Accuse Each Other as Oil Suit Opens
In New York a heated opening in the government’s Standard Oil case pits Frank B. Kellogg against Moritz Rosenthal over price bases. Kellogg cites 1895 as low-price basis for tables while Rosenthal defends the year as starting point for price increases. Kellogg presents 1895 oil figures and profits as proof of inflated margins. economist J. F. Johnson Testifies on the elusive notion of a reasonable profit.
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New York
Standard ‘On
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Company
Standard
Moritz Rosenthal
Kellogg
Mr. Kellogg
Mr. Rosenthal
Morgan Clings to Father's Business Motto
Chicago December 10. J F Morgan recalls his father's advice to work hard and not to bear a pessimistic view of America’s future. He emphasizes that the country’s vast growth will take care of its people, despite periods of doubt or panic.
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Chicago
J. F Pierpont Morgan
Chicago’ Club
America
Breathitt Feud Troubles Revive in Kentucky
In Breathitt county a gang fired on Ed Callahan's home injuring Rand Sebastian and killing a mule. William Deaton is killed. Deaton, Logan Deaton, Louis Deaton, and William Riley are under arrest for attacking Callahan. The Callahan Smith feud and whisky dispute deepen tensions with more arrests expected.
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Lexington
Breathitt County
Ed Callahan
James Hargis
Breathitt
Callahan
Rand Sebastian
William Deaton
Louis Deaton
Logan
William Riley
Igntease
Callahans
Smiths
John Smith
Hargises
Govan Smith
Green
Inauguration Parade Draws Big Party Club Turnout
Columbus Ohio December 10 Political clubs from both parties plan a large presence for Governor elect Harmon inauguration on January 11 with socialists and others urged to attend. Franklin county Republican chairman Willis G Rowland and Democratic clubs chair John J Lentz lead committees. Officials expect over 100000 visitors.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Harmon
Cleveland
Cincinnati
John J. Lentz
Willis G. Rowland
Franklin County
Park bonds and land purchase eyed to expand city parks
The city seeks a major park bond issue and a large land purchase along Burnet avenue and Reading road. Officials discuss council versus commission powers, raise superintendent salaries, and outline steps to acquire property including the Frazer and Growe tracts for a new park corridor.
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Board of Public Service
Ruft
Fleischmann
Rodgers
Longenecker
Commission
Geoffrey Goldsmith
Reading Road
Burnet Avenue
McMillan Street
Goldsmith
Park Commission
Ruef Declared Guilty of Bribery in San Francisco
Abraham Ruef former San Francisco political boss was convicted of bribery after a 106 day trial. Jury deliberated 24 hours as court security maintained order. Judge Lawlor warned the public while proceedings drew intense courtroom reactions. Sentence set for December 12 with potential maximum fourteen years in prison.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
William P. Lawlor
Francis J. Herey
Ruéf
McMillan Paroled From Prison After Embezzlement Case
James C. McMillan was released on parole by the penitentiary board after serving time for embezzlement. He had been secretary of the Home Building and Loan Company of South Charleston, alleged to amount to about $30,000. His family aided his restitution efforts and his mother died recently.
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Columbus
Board of Managers
the Penitentiary
James C. McMillan
McMillan
Home, Building ‘and Loan’ Company
South Charleston
Taft to Seek Complete Rest Upon Arrival
President elect Taft and family minus Miss Helena will stay with Mr and Mrs Landon Thomas in Augusta Georgia from Friday until the following Monday. Taft seeks several days of rest due to great fatigue and no functions will be held until he rests at Territt cottage after his stay with the Thomases.
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Augusta
Taft
Helena Taft
Landon Thomas
Helen
Bryn Mawr
Territt Cottage
Testimony in bank case cites padded quarterly statements
In Wesville Kentucky on December 10, 1907 Joseph Cooty testified in the trial of James H. Parrish, former president of Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust, alleging padding of quarterly statements. He cited $14,000 currency in transit and $10,000 in checks in transit used to swell cash on hand before the January 1908 report.
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Wesville
James H. Parrish
Owensboro Savings Bank and Trust Company
Joseph Cooty
Tianal Park
Louisville
Statcom
From 530 to 12 in the morning are the last hours for foe
The fragment notes a countdown or deadline labeled as from 5:30 to 12, indicating the final hours for an adversary. It hints at a clock or timer used in a wartime or competitive context with no additional verifiable details.
National banks show growth and reach in early 1908 report
The comptroller of the currency reports on national and other banks as of Sept. 23 1908. There were 6 853 national associations with $921 463 172 paid in capital and $4 548 135 165 in individual deposits. National bank loans totaled $4 750 612 731.11 while vault holdings of gold and silver stood at $680 185 555. Aggregate resources reached $9 027 260 484 and depositors are estimated at 5 500 000.
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Washington
Lawrence O. Murray
Congress
Comontroller
National Bank
United States
Mulhall
New Discovery Casts Poslam Eczema Cure into Market
A new Poslam eczema treatment from Emergency Laboratories gains rapid distribution through major druggists including Dow's in Cincinnati. The 50 cent size and $2 jar are now common, with claims of itching relief after first use and healing in weeks. Experimental samples offered free by mail from 82 West Twenty fifth Street New York City.
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Pdsiam
Dow’s
Cincinnati
Hemergency Laboratories
West Twentyfifth Street
New York City
Governors Endorse Joint State and Federal Conservation Plan
A report by over thirty governors approves cooperation among states and with the federal government to conserve natural resources. The conference, with President Roosevelt and leaders from industry, heard remarks by Andrew Carnegie and governors such as Woodruff and Broward. A six to three committee will draft a nationwide action plan focusing on forest preservation amid shrinking timber and ongoing fires.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Conservation Commission
Andrew Carnegie
Woodruff
Connecticut
Ansel
South Carolina
Broward
Florida
Deneen
Illinois
Blanchard
Louisiana
State Commission
National Commission
Joint Conference
Governor-Elect Lilley Faces Corrupt Practices Subpoena
Connecticut governor elect George L. Lilley was subpoenaed over alleged violations of the corrupt practices act. The complaint by George L. Fox cites alleged campaign payments through Waterbury saloon keepers to treat electors and funds placed with social club individuals. Lilley offered no comment beyond noting there is nothing to it.
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New Haven
Conn
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
General Assembly
George L. Fox
Waterbury
Lilley
The Durable Satisfactions of Life and Holiday Spirit
The issue highlights Edwyn Chambers on Indian Boy front cover and Charles W. Eliot on durable satisfactions plus fiction and articles. Emma Simis Brittin writes Getting the Goods while Laurence Ditto Young continues The Climbing Doom serial. Roy Crandall reports on Panama Canal work and J B Tresser offers Tempting the Curious along with lighter pieces and jokes.
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Edwyn Chambers
Charles W. Eliot
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Emma Simis Brittin
Laurence Ditto Young
Panama Canal
Roy Crandall
J. B. Tresser
Hosts of the Sea
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Morgan
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Parent
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Fitischmann
Ballard
Freischmann
Waterworks Trustees
Lbngenecker
William Fogarty
Anna Frazer
Charles Meyer
Amanda Cooper
Julia Mecuin
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Frazer
Burnets Avenue
Ruef
Frisco
M’millan
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Kentucky
Gorener
Hirschberg
ST. Louis
Francis D. Hirschberg
Fortentorwom
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National Financial Institution
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