Endorsement of Merit Adds to Noted Public Statement
A respected citizen quotes strong support for merit enduring from prior notices. Mrs. A J Neff recalls kidney trouble and back pain eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros, with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Dean's. For sale by dealers 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Neff
Washington Street
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dowie settlement ends lace mills dispute and critique of him
The case over the lace mills was dismissed by Judge Tuley and the receiver discharged after a settlement with Dowie and his brother in law Stevenson. The piece argues Dowie harms followers and questions modern church authority, urging liberal religious views and personal prayer over faith healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowie
Stevenson
Tuley
Era of Trust Organization and Rail Pooling Bill
Senator Jilkins introduces a railroad pooling bill granting the interstate commerce commission power to fix rates and detect unjust ones, but enforcement may be limited by state versus federal authority. The era of trust organization under Roosevelt contrasts with Cleveland’s disorganization.
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Jilkins
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Dangerous precedent in surplus plan for bank loans
Secretary Shaw proposes loaning surplus above 50 million to national banks at 2 percent with only a prior lien on bank assets as security. Proponents say it could expand credit by about 200 million, but critics warn it makes government a money lender and risks harmful precedents.
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Spee
Shaw
Treasury
Elkhart Urged to Consider Own Water Plant
A local editorial questions the city council action to study a $3000 appropriation for plans and specs for a new water plant. It criticizes current service, prices, and management and argues Elkhart should own its water system and push for cheaper, better service.
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Elkhart
Vaudeville as a Reformator y Agent
Mr. George W. Gray of Forward Movement outlines a plan to regen erate Chicago slums using social measures vaudeville entertain ment by Christian artists and pool rooms to attract saloon habitu es He argues for prayer and self reform over prohibition, calling for church led salvation and universal access to prayer as the path to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gray
Forward Movement
Chicago
Gray
Mr. Gray
Evils of Drink Highlighted in Burns Speech
The Chicago Tribune lauds John Burns for addressing working-class issues and calling out drink as a major social ill. He cites London's overcrowding pauperism crime and betting while urging a policy to drink less to improve remedy effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Chicago Tribune
London County Council
London
Elkhart Water Plant Debate At City Review
Opinion letter argues the water plant is a necessary, economical improvement to meet rising demand, better fire protection, and fair charges. It accuses the Review of bias and laments poor current service while urging businesslike action in behalf of water consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Main Street
Hopeful harmony in democracy, a hopeless task
A sharp attack on Hon. John B. Stoll and Mr. W. C. Ball at the editorial convention fighting for party unity. The piece mocks Democratic factions, calls for decisive action to defeat the present regime, and labels the party as too prone to internal bickering and fringe ideas. It ends with a grim verdict on free silver supporters.
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John B. Stoll
W. C. Ball
Democratic Party
Kansas
Nebraska
Pasteur
The Right Way to Stop It Faith Healing and Pay for Prayer Criticized
The piece denounces German policies against paid faith healers as swindling and compares Christian Science Dowieism to paid prayer scams. It argues true healing comes from self directed prayer that clears the mind, not paying for clergy or mumbled words.
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Germany
Eddy
Christ
Dowie
Elijah
Scott's Emulsion Promoted For Neuralgia Relief
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion treats neuralgia and nervous weakness by feeding nerves. It contrasts external liniments with internal nourishment and urges readers in New York to try a sample.
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Scott
Scotie
Il Street
New York
Mind clear of clouds through abstinence from drink and tobacco
A sermon urges stopping alcohol and tobacco use to protect brain health and vitality. It warns of wasted money, ruined homes, and failing businesses and compares indulgence to walking toward a precipice, urging readers to quit for prosperity and happiness.
City council urged to build new water system for Elkhart
The editorial commends the council for plans to replace the old water system, criticizing the current contract, high prices, and poor service. It argues against buying the old plant under the option, noting its outdated pumps, location, and inflated appraisal method, urging a centrally located new plant instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Incubus
Tax policy as a tool to curb trusts
The piece argues public clamor against trusts lacks practical remedies. It notes tariff removal misses the main threats since many trusts aren’t tariff-protected. National bills face state opposition, suggesting state taxation as the likely path, though it must be carefully framed to bypass legal hurdles.
England rocked by vast army contract swindles uncovered
England is stirred as packages of army contract frauds surface. Dozens of committees investigate. prominent men alleged to be involved. The piece highlights the war, its bloodshed and the accompanying crime, scandal, and incompetence.
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England
Steel Famine Threat Looms Over National Demand
The nation faces a structural steel shortage despite large production capacity. After current contracts are fulfilled no further foreign orders will be accepted as efforts pivot to satisfying domestic demand, signaling a future of unprecedented prosperity for the United States.
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United States
Taxpayers face debts to General Fremont’s widow
The text condemns American justice for spending vast sums on royal entertainments while failing to pay General Fremont's widow the $50,000 owed for years, highlighting government near debts and neglect of veterans or their families.
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King Edward
Prince Henry
Fremont
Industrial Trusts and Legislative Remedies Proposed
The Industrial Commission urges bold measures to curb trusts. It calls for full disclosure by promoters, federal anti trust enforcement, universal restraint of price fixing, penalties for discriminatory practices, state oversight of public utilities, an interstate franchise tax, a permanent federal bureau, a commerce department advisory role, and a congressional commission to study tariff concessions for foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission
United States
Congress
Massachusetts
Treasury Department
Department of Commerce and Industry
Sugar folly blamed on tariff and trust in Washington
Washington report claims senators plan a sugar scheme to aid the cross border market. It argues Cuban output and 800000 tons of raw sugar would be under American control with a 33 1 3 percent concession and high import duties to sustain prices, letting the sugar trust fix prices and limit beet sugar. It contrasts U S and German and London prices to illustrate expected higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Trust
America
London
Germany
Elkhart Plans City Owned Water Plant
Elkhart residents push for municipal ownership to end high private water rates. City actions aim to build and operate a plant under careful, competent management for lower, reasonable rates.
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Elkhart
Columbia City Post
Evanston Boat Club Midway Show Prompts Controversy
White souled Evanston, Illinois struggles to protect its reputation as the Evanston Boat Club hosts a Midway show with uniformly dressed girls in oriental costumes, pool rooms, a congress of beauty, and gambling devices. Girls sell pool tickets called patties and promote gambling for charity.
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Evanston
New Shoe Store Opens March First with Expanded Stock
A newly opened store announces a grand opening on March first featuring a larger, more complete stock of shoes. The proprietor, with over twenty five years in the business, promises expert service and the best styles at low prices.
Men’s Jab Lot Pricing Snippet
A fragment lists a men’s jab item price at 98c for the 98c and up tier with an alternate 29c entry noted. The text reflects a catalog or sale label brief for small item pricing.
Clash of City Leaders Over Gambling Show Debut
The piece contrasts the chief of police and the Evanston mayor on a gambling show revival. It notes Mr. Bryan in The Commoner opposing David Bennett Hill for president or any loyal Democrat, arguing a Bryan victory would force a sound money stance amid debates on free silver and party loyalty.
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Mr. Bryan
David Bennett Hill
Bryan
Democratic Party
Chicago philanthropists face funding strain amid refunds
Chicago donors struggle as Dowie is forced to refund 178000 dollars a sum not honestly earned. The issue touches members concerns about telephone rates and financial integrity within the charity scene.
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Chicago
Dowie
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