Tyro Track Accident and Regional Health Crises
Dale Norton a Tarvard school pupil in Los Angeles dies after being struck by a twelve pound shot during practice. Four cases of immune plague on a steamship from Bombay are quarantined in Philadelphia as genuine bubonic cases. Pittsburg reports a typhoid fever surge prompting a city crusade against filth. Towboat IS M. Hoxie sinks off Portand Ohio after boiler explosion. John Moran missing and Joseph Wheeler fatally scalded. Crop prospects look strong yet cautious for 1906. Bank tensions in Lynchburg Ohio cause a run as officials push an election to oust saloons. deposits reflow after bank can meet demands.
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Dale Norton
Tarvard School For
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Tloliday
Pbormbay
Philadelphia
Washington
Pittsburg
Health Department
Ohio River
Cincinnati
M. Hoxie
Vortland
Ohio
John Moran
Joseph Wheeler
Lynchburg
Deaths and trials in 1906 era headlines span crimes and disasters
Mrs. Griffin dies after a long Boulder trance. Insurance sues the McCurdys in New York for 1 002 841. A Fort McPherson prisoner is shot escaping. Aide to Senator Lodge pleads not guilty to larceny. Drownings in Maine dam project and a Rockefeller kerosene joke emerge.
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Louis Griffin
Boulder
Colo
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
McCurdys
Lewis Persell
Fort McPherson
Robert G. Diroctor
Senator Lodge
Portland
Susquehanna River
MccCall’s Ferry
John D. Rockefeller
Lakewood
N. J
Rockefeller
Edward Vphieger
New Moorefield
Ohio
Th.t
Dickinson
N. 7
Fred Pabst
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Jong
A. G. Sutherlin
New Albany
Ind
Sutherlin
Columbus
Great City of Steel to Rise in Indiana Gary Plant Move
Washington reports government support for a new United States Steel Corporation plant near Gary Indiana Lake County. The facility aims to employ over 10 000 workers at opening with 814 000 000 planned for construction and land purchases fueling a 20 000 resident city around Gary within two years.
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Steel Corporation
Indianapolis
Washington
Governent
United States Steel Corporation
Lake County
Indiana
Gary
Patt
Yellon
Congress
EL Gary
United States Steel Corpotion
Crmnpacker
Indiana Steel Company
Pkuit
Northwest
Michigan
Wisconsin
Chicago
Centenaries and birthdays noted in transatlantic notices
The piece lists diverse age milestones and obituaries. Mrs Browning’s centenary will be celebrated by the Pioneer Club in London. Ex-Gov Holbrook of Vermont reaches 85, with an anniversary at his Iyde Park home. Mrs Jemima Luke, author of a hymn, dies at 91 in the Isle of Wight. Judge Lynch of the Louisville Courier-Journal retires on full pay after a long career begun in 1924.
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William Oster
Canada
Browning
Pioneer Club
London
M. Faillieres
Fal-vehr
Youbet Sr
Loubet
Holbrook
Vermont
Iyde Park
Jemima Luke
Isle of Wight
William Moore
Tasmania
Raymond Lynch
Lynch
Louisville Courier-Journal
Chicago May Buy Car Lines Faces Operation Ban
Chicago voters endorsed municipal ownership of street railways but rejected an immediate plan to operate them. A separate $75.6 million certificate was approved, while the public policy question backed municipal ownership without immediate operation. Milwaukee elected Sherburn AT Becker as mayor after a dramatic, unlikely campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chistgo
Dunne
Milwaukee
Sherburn
Becker
David S. Rose
W. A. Arnold
Booker
Aguinest
Year of Few Strikes in Massachusetts Ends in 1905
Data from the Massachusetts bureau of labor show 158 labor disputes in the year ending Sept 30 1905, mostly strikes and few lockouts. Textile industry led with 45 stoppages due to new machinery and the warp stop motion. A joint industrial agreement and conservative union stance reduced disputes, and sympathetic strikes appear to be fading.
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Massachusetts Bureau of Labor
Massachusetts
Copper steel welding method draws American capital
A French engineer seeks U S investment to scale a process that welds copper to steel. The technique could replace solid copper in electrical transmission and enable copper coated cookware. A Chester Pennsylvania plant will produce coated steel ingots and bars in sheets or wire with copper aluminum silver or bronze coatings.
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Chester
The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Ships the Hamburg American Line
The Kaiserin Auguste Victoria is the newest and largest steamship for Hamburg American, completed at Stettin. She displaces 43,000 tons, spans eight decks above water, and measures 700 feet by 78 feet with a 3150 passenger capacity and 650 crew. Features include an a la carte restaurant, elevators, gymnasium, electric baths, palm garden and 50 private cabins.
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Stettin
Amerika
Boston Labor Moves to Preserve Nine Hour Day
Industrial notes report union organizers in Boston resisting a 10 hour day push by garment contractors. John Mitchell and Samuel Gompers pledge AFL support to miners, while the Amalgamated Association rejects strike sanctions after a puddler’s discharge. Massachusetts considers a bill legalizing picketing during strikes.
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Boston
New York
John Mitchell
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mine Workers’ Organization
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Boston Carpenters’ District Council
Grand Council
Massachusetts
North Shore
George W. Jackson
Lynn
Senate Debates Rail Rate Bill and Public Works Actions
Long of Kansas defends railroad rate amendment while Senate weighs government ownership and a Manila conference backlash. House passes quarantine and land settlement measures. district legislation and post office funding dominate floor time as sessions extend with debates on tariffs, labor rights, and rail subsidies.
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Mr. Long
Kansas
Senate
White House
Allison
Mr. Tillman
C. W. Eedes
Ralston Spa
N. Yu
Delaware and Wadson Railroad Company
House
Jr. Nawlands
Daniel
Public Service
Ife
United States
Rio Janeiro
State Department
South
Far West
Oklahoma
Stephens
Texas
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Fitzgerald
New York
Dolliver
Bailey
Foraker
DeNiver
Stone
Vir. Towne
N. Y
Lee
Mir. Steenerson
Minn
Rainey
Mir. Gaines
W. Va
Tumphrey
Mclaurin
Morgan
Mor. Berry
Arkansas
Messrs. Tate
Teller
District of Columbia
Hepburn
Town
Simms
Tennessee
Messrs
Littauer
Tawney
Livingston
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Thousands of American women find relief from monthly suffering by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Irene Crosby of East Savannah Ga. testifies it cured irregular and painful periods after others failed. The ad urges women to act now and contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice.
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Lydia Fh. Pinkham
Irene Crosby
Charlton Street
Savannah
Lydia E. Pinkham
Barket
Jiminy Fixes It by Trick With Cigarettes
A persistent youth tries to see a girl at her home but is sent away. Jimmy, a young boy, pretends to relay news from the fiancé to lure him inside and obtain a box of cigarettes for a delayed summons. The ruse succeeds as the visitor waits while Jimmy promises to fetch the sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimny
Jimmy
Tlarper
Roosevelt removes Oklahoma official on misconduct charges
National Capital Notes reports President Roosevelt has removed Nov ace Speed, district attorney of Oklahoma, from office on misconduct charges. Representative Esch introduces a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to set hours for railroad employees upon complaint. Representative Karst proposes a bill to ban secret rebates and discriminations with imprisonment for offenders.
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Roosevelt
Novace Speed
Oklahoma
Representative Esch
Interstate Commerce Commission
Karst
New York
Double Capital Stock Plan Prompts Public Funding Question
A dialogue notes an upcoming official meeting this afternoon to double the company’s capital stock. The plan will finance the increase by raising funds from the public, prompting inquiry about source of money and public involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roodelle
Scott
Decayed Starch Cures Asheville Man’s Ulcer Pain
An Asheville man credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with ending years of stomach distress and pancreatic ulcer attacks. He reports a 10 pound weight gain in eight weeks, clearer mind, stronger nerves, and better sleep after replacing starchy foods with pre digested Grape N uts and cream. The testimonial appears from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan promoting The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Asheville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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J. W. Jennings
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J. I. MclKenny
Thomas M. Rhinehart
Huntingdon
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Alberton
Albert Carter
Lake Michigan
Post
Industrial Notes
Johna. Kitt
ABF
Montreal
Peeing
Tillman
Aldrich
Messrs. Elkins, Gamble and Kean
Key West
Fla
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Cuba
Panama
Post Office
American Smelter Trust
Lydia H. Pinkham
Im Iss
Jiminy
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