Schwab Attacks Trusts and Praises Consolidation
In a Chicago speech before the Bankers' Club Charles M. Schwab, president of United States Steel, declares the trust a dead business concept built on restriction of trade price hikes and throttling of competition. He praises consolidation for expanding trade and lowering prices, cites U S Steel structure, and notes labor pays about 150 million yearly, likening labor to a first mortgage on company property.
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Chicago
Bankers’ Club
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
W. B. Ridgeley
H. H. Hanna
Indianapolis
J. P. Hugget
Coe College
Mr. Schwab
Udon
Roosevelt
The Sure Signs of Catarrh Across Iowa and Florida
Catarrh described as a widespread contagion in minds and air, with warnings of its reach into nose, throat, lungs, and kidneys. Dr McLean offers a free book by mail and lists a long symptom checklist for catarrh and related conditions to prompt treatment.
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Peoula
Iowa
Florida
Cuba
Me- Lea
Mc- Lean
S. H Sadderis
Jordan
McLean
Catarrh Symptoms Question Publicized In Health Form
A health notice outlines common catarrh symptoms including foul breath husky voice nasal congestion sore crusts in the nose and throat Discomforts such as headaches burning sensations discharge and feelings of tickling in the throat are noted as signs of the illness with questions about smell taste and morning dryness. The form encourages awareness and self assessment for treatment.
Catarrh of the Ears and Resulting Deafness
A brief study of how catarrh travels through the eustachian tubes from throat to ear causing hearing loss. It questions common symptoms such as discharge itching buzzing crackling and pain and notes symptoms worsen with colds and crowding.
Attempt to Wreck Train Pin Removed to Wreck Passenger Train
Chicago police report an attempted railway wreck on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line as train No 6 derailed after a railroad pin was removed from an open rail between Western Union Junction and Truesdell. The engine and baggage car left the track but no passengers were injured. a wrecking train repaired the engine enough to continue.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Western Union Junction
Truesdell
Racine
Nicoll's Remnants Sale Cuts To Customer Orders
At season end Nicoll's gathers surplus stock remnants and short ends and cuts garments to order. Overgoats priced at 18, 20, 25 and 90 dollars. hundreds of economical dressers offered with guaranteed workmanship. Place orders early Monday morning.
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Nicoll
Tramps Suspected in Rail Pins Missing in Chicago
A car arrived in Chicago three hours late after rails were found with pins removed by tramps who had alighted from a freight train earlier. A search of the surrounding area was conducted until after midnight but yielded no trace of the culprits.
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Chicago
Sullivan Jury Deliberates in Lynch Bribery Case
Chicago dispatch reports Attorney Alexander Sullivan on trial for conspiracy to keep James J. Lynch from testifying in alleged jury bribing trials. The jury remains deadlocked at midnight with a near two-sided vote, awaiting a judge’s report before noon. O'Donnell argues the West Chicago Street Railway company bears the blame, labeling its directors and confessed bribery as the motive behind the civil court corruption.
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Rney O'Donnell
Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
James J. Lynch
Lynch
Smith
Barnes
Sullivan
O'Donnell
West Chicago Street Railway Company
Stors
Roa
Charged with ancient crime Wilson linked to Missouri murder
James Wilson a farmer ten miles west of Guthrie Oklahoma was arrested on a Missouri governor requisition for the 32 year old murder of Orville Lyons at Arno Missouri. Alleged that Wilson killed an officer named Hall during the escape. He is over 60 and a fugitive since Lyons’s death. His wife betrayed him leading to their divorce two years ago.
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James Wilson
Orville Lyons
Guthrie
Okla
Missouri
Arno
Wilson
Hall
Lyons
Two Families in Fight Ends in Deaths and Wounding
In Sendersonville Florida a feud between the Hogan and Dorman families erupts in a gun battle. Joshua Hogan and Willip Dorman are killed, Andrew Nain and Thad Dorman fatally wounded, Lewis Hogan missing, twenty care in the river. A freight wreck near Gerrigan halted traffic with twenty cars derailed.
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Sendersonville
Fla
Hogan
Dorman
Joshua Hogan
Willip Dorman
Andrew Nain
Thad Dorman
Lewis Hogan
Train wreck fear delays Missoula traffic and cargo
Merchants goods lay at the bottom of the Missoula river as three overland passenger trains were held at Missoula. Cause unclear but suspected rail or wheel failure in cold weather led to a separation and cars tumbling into the river. No injuries reported. Blomberg acquitted of murder in Virginia City after self defense plea. Other dispatches cover duels, robberies, and local crime updates with multiple incidents across Montana and beyond.
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Missoula
Blomberg
Helena
Mont
C. P. Blomberg
W. S. Millspaugh
Chicago
Virginia City
Millspaugh
Southern Pacific
C. P. Huntington
West Side School Board to hear building plans and sales
The West Side school board will consider a new eight room two story brick building for Clifton Heights in South Des Moines at about 45000 dollars. Additions to Kirkwood are proposed and a sale of the Lincoln building may be voted at the spring election.
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Des Moines
Kirkwood
West'‘Side School Board
Clifton Heights
South Des Moines
West Side Building Committee
Lincoln
Passages to Electro Therapeutics and Baths Opens
The notice advertises Passages Electro Therapeutics and Baths open from 8 a m to 10 p m for ladies or gentlemen run by Prof and Mrs Pitzer, inviting patrons to visit during the listed hours.
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Pitzer
Greek Lamp bank store dazzles Des Moines holiday shoppers
The Baker Trisler company’s Greek Lamp at 420 Walnut Street showcases a remodeled, artful holiday display. The shop features booths for books, shelves filled with English literature, and a grand array of gifts and art works, inviting visitors to browse.
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Baker-Trisler Company
Walnut Street
Des Moines
Mast
Marc Chiesa Dies in Hot Springs Arkansas
Marc Chiesa proprietor of a combined saloon restaurant and hotel in Hot Springs Arkansas died there at 5 30 pm a telegram from a railroad man said. He was a single man with three brothers Joseph and Tony in Hot Springs and James in Italy. Chiesa came to Des Moines fifteen years ago and owned two saloons and property here Madrid and Hot Springs. Remains to be brought home for burial.
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William Hall
Hot Springs
Ark
Marc Chiesa
Chiesa
Joseph
Tony
James Chiesa
Marc
Italy
Mare
Des Moines
Madrid
Payne Promises Penny Postage Path to Reform
Milwaukee December 21 Henry C Payne soon to head the post office department signals support for penny postage and a self sustaining service. He cites efforts to cut fraud in second class matter and ensure benefits flow to legitimate journals. He aims to reduce postage once operations are financially self supporting and hopes penny postage is achieved soon.
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Milwaukee
Civil Service
Pas
Fraudulent Medical Offer Preys On Chronic Disease Victims
An advertisement promises free medical literature and consultation blanks titled Home Treatment and Witch 18 Curing Thousands. It claims no cost for curing chronic diseases with all medicines furnished and asks patients to write today with a monthly payment, exploiting readers seeking cures.
Spols Politician Defended Over Civil Service Reform
The speaker reflects on backing a civil service bill for Milwaukee fire and police departments, recounting support from Governor Ludington’s mayoral campaign, drafting the measure, and defending its passage despite accusations of spoils politics.
Wilmot Wins Minneapolis Franchise in Baseball Association
Walter Wilmot will own and manage the Minneapolis franchise of the American Baseball Association. He spent yesterday in St Paul with President T. J. Hickey and George E. Lennon. The deal returns Wilmot to Minneapolis and will close before Hickey leaves for St Joseph. Hickey heads to St Joseph then Chicago to finalize the Omaha franchise. Beall controls the Minneapolis park and privileges. Omaha is the league's only city requiring a new park. The dispute with the Western League centers on Kansas City and Omaha. funds are ready in Omaha for a downtown park.
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Wilmot
St. Paul
Beall
Minneapolis
Omaha
Weastern League
Hicke
Kansas City
Franchise holders prepare for 14 game season opening
Tebeau controls the old Kansas City park while Quinn and Havenor run the Milwaukee franchise at American League grounds. I Bryce holds the Columbus franchise with Sirebe of Toledo and Watkins of Indianapolis cited by Hickey as ready to open the 14 game schedule of the coming season.
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Tebeau
Old Park
Kansas City
Quinn
Havenor
Milwaukas
Columbus
I. €. Bryce
Sirebe
Toledo
Watkins
Indianapolis
Hickey
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