Massive New York Life election ballot drive ends in close vote
In New York City trustees election for the New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance Companies, a record ballot turnout and heavy administration proxy voting dominated the day. Grand jury probes and hearings followed as officials questioned proxy origin and legality amid protests by Samuel Untermyer for the International Policyholders Committee.
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Yaw York
Receneer Wever
Guitty Bas
New York Life and Mutual Life Insurance
New York Life
Equitable Life Assurance Soriety
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
The
Security Mutual
Binghamton
Tckets
Sarauel Unterger
Reform Bee
Grand Jury
T Ie Grand Jury Wa
New York Life Ineriawe Company
Legislative Investigating
Kelsey
Kelsey Mireet
Mutatif Company
Cme
Franen
New York Life Office
Samuel Untermyer
International Polleyholders
Increase in Box Rents Across Post Offices
The Post Master General ordered higher box rents effective January 1. Small Columbia office boxes rise to 60 cents per quarter and large boxes to $1 per quarter, from 50 cents and 75 cents. Local officials collect as directed by higher authority. Eggs decline five cents across grades in Chicago trading due to stock buildup after weeks of high prices. Fresh eggs previously sold 40 to 50 cents per dozen.
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Walon
Columbia
Boxer
Chicago
Wonderful Cure by Cuticura Promised in Letter
A San Antonio Texas reader reports an eczema healing after five weeks of Cuticura Ointment and Resolvent Pills in 1904 and continues yearly preventive use. The writer, St Clair Me, notes spring tonics and ongoing use of Cuticura Soap, praising the remedy and urging others to try it.
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St. Clair
San Antonio
Texas
Foot Comfort In Baths With Cuticura Soap
Ad reads Cuticura for skin care suggesting baths with Cuticura Soap and hot creamy lather followed by Cuticura Ointment. The ad promotes skin relief for redness and tired feet and hands with repeated mentions of the products.
Supreme Court Invalidates Federal Cattle Quarantine Order
The U S Supreme Court ruled the Agriculture Department quarantine line unconstitutional as it illegally applied to interstate cattle movement. Illinois Central Railroad v Edwards and McKendree centered on Texas fever claims against a railroad for cattle moved through Carlisle County Kentucky. Justice Day noted the order’s reach extended within states, limiting Congress authority over interstate commerce.
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Washington
Illnois Central Railroad
T. G. Edwards
J. A. McKendree
Kentucky
Supreme Court of the United
Agricultural Department
Justice Day
Circuit Court
Carlisle County
Edwards
Bar
Wilson
United States
Tennessee
Our Wonderful Universities The Cosmopolitan Club Roster
The Cosmopolitan Club at Michigan University lists members by country. Japan has 3, Germany 5, Philippines 4, United States 5, Canada 4, Armenia 4, Poland 2, India 3, Russia 4, Porto Rico 3, France 2, and single representatives from Peru, Mexico, Chile, Norway, Austria, Turkey and Greece. Detroit Free Press.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Michigan University
Japan
Germany
Philippines
United States
Canada
Armenia
Poland
India
Russia
Porto Rico
France
Peru
Mexico
Chil
Norway
Austria
Turkey
Greece
Detroit Free Press
Funeral Parade Draws Big Crowd in Arkansas
A story from the Philadelphia Ledger describes a boy and his sister watching a funeral procession near their home in Arkansas. The boy remarks that the deceased Johnson may have the biggest funeral the area has seen, while the sister expresses interest in witnessing it.
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Arkansas
Johnson
Philadelphia Ledger
Dr Thomas Relectric Of Cures in a Few Hours
A fragment notes a medical claim for Dr Thomas Relectric Of promising quick relief. The text mentions ailment relief within hours and references a reliever or relief product in a terse, unclear line.
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Thomas
Christmas tree customs across Columbia churches
A compilation lists Christmas tree gift events at numerous Columbia churches. St. Peter's, First Methodist, First Baptist, First Cumberland Presbyterian and others schedule Monday or Sunday afternoon gatherings with trees, songs, recitations, and gifts for children.
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St. Peter's Church
First Presbyterian Chapel
Senate Passes Minor Bills and Labor Inquiry
Washington December 18 the Senate spent four hours reviewing unobjected bills. It approved a 1 million dollar government loan to the Exposition Company and a probe into conditions of women and child workers by the Commerce and Labor departments. A presidential message on San Francisco anti Japanese station was read, and Senator Patterson urged investigation of lobby charges in Congo Free State legislation.
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Washington
Senate
Teanivin ‘Tercehtennin Exposition Company
Tual
Tea States
Department of Commercce and Labor
Metcalf
San Francisco
Patterson
New York
United State East Congress
Congo Free State
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Ree
Death of Gen John M Hood veteran railroad leader
Gen John M Hood, longtime head of United Railways and Electric Co and former Western Maryland Railway president, died tonight after a brief illness and nervous breakdown. Born in 1845 in Oils State, he served in the Confederate Army and was wounded several times during the Civil War.
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Baltimore
John M. Hood
United Railways & Electric Company
Western Maryland Railroad
Gould
Oils State
Hood
Death From Horse Kick Ends Clyde Gardner’s Life
Shelbyville Tennessee reports Clyde Gardner 4 popular young man in county was kicked on the jaw by a horse. Physicians say recovery impossible. The incident occurred December 18.
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Bhelbyville
Tenn
Clyde Gardner
All Run Down II Remedy Advice From Doctor
A common expression about fatigue is addressed with caution. The text urges seeking a physician’s opinion before trying advertised remedies. It suggests likely needing two concentrated fat foods to enrich the blood and strengthen the body.
Scott's Emulsion Offer for Weakened and Anemic
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as superior nourishment for the weakened, emaciated, and pale, including delicate children and anaemic girls. It promises a free sample and asserts the product cannot hurt.
Remains of Col Andrew Jackson to be buried at Hermitage
The remains of Col Andrew Jackson, son of the adopted son of President Andrew Jackson, will be buried at the Hermitage after a church service built by the General for his wife. Jackson died at his West Knoxville home after a years residence there. He served as a colonel in the First Tennessee Infantry during the Civil War and left behind a wife and two children, Albert and Andrew Jr.
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First Methodist Church
Togeday
Yonga
Gia
First Baptist Church
OW Sante
Phureh
Senate
Panama
Benster Morgan
Gatun
Congress
Bilt
Morgan
Geological Survey
Knoxville
Tenn
Andrew Jackson
West Knoxville
Hermitage
County Poor House Urges Reform in Maury County
Editor urges Maury County to remedy grim conditions at the County Farm Poor House after a local physician reported filth and neglect. The letter calls for clean sanitary quarters and public accountability, stressing duty of citizens to demand action from the County Court.
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Columbia
Tenn
Herald
Dairy Herald
Death of Nat P Yeatman in Nashville
Nathaniel P. Yeatman longtime secretary treasurer of the Nashville Railway and Light Co was found dead in his bed in Nashville Tenn death attributed to heart trouble He retired last night from Chicago and had a career in Maury County and Columbia earlier He married Maggie Webster and leaves a wife and two daughters and his death ends decades of local service
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Herald
Nashville, Tenn
Nathaniel P. Yeatmen
The
Nashville Railway & Light Co
Chicago
Yeatman
Interior Mitchcock
St. Louis
James Yeatman
Winston Churchill
Columbia
Apd
Nat P. Yeuttao
Nexhville
Yestman
Maury County
Maggie Webster
T. ©. Webster
Cronus Bridges
Neshville
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Waew York and Mutual Life] Companies
Home Office
Ife
Mr. Untermyer
Nelson Cromwell
Cromwell
Cuticura
United States Supreme Court
South Columbia
First Cumberland Presbyterian
Baptist Mission
Frierson Memorial Church
First Presbyterian Church
Wil
Glendale Methodist Church
Olution
Panama Canal
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pratt Street
Ste
Dresaiat
Col
the County Poor House
Nat P. Yeatman
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