Indiana and national notes on banks and rail signaling progress
The text reviews a fraud order against the People’s United States Bank of St. Louis, its rescission, and effects on Indiana investors. It mentions Postmaster General Cortelyou’s investigation and a proposed court review bill by Representative Crumpacker. It also covers Interstate Commerce Commission work on block signaling and new clerks in several Indiana cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahassas
Harrison
Indianapolis
G. Lewis
St. Louis
Lewis
Cortelyou
United States ‘Bank
Indiana
Congress
Lewis Bank
Crumpacker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Orlando
M. Packard
Plymouth
Portland
Shelbyville
South Bend
Bryan to visit Chicago for Democratic talks in September
William Jennings Bryan will arrive in Chicago early in September to confer with Democratic leaders and attend a luncheon of the Iroquois Club. Alton B Parker accuses Taft of misrepresenting corporate convictions as new law outcomes, while old laws applied. Ice dealer W F Lyons recalls making 45000 in year one from a 600 investment, lamenting current prices. Harry Thaw shifts stance with reporters, inviting morning visits but denying them at night. Chicago packers face widespread canned meat adulteration and preservative use. Curtis Jett testifies he killed Marcus because of enmity in Beattyville. Wisconsin railroads plan suits to reverse taxes on money once held back in rebates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Alton B. Parker
New York
Taft
Greensboro
W. F. Lyons
Kansas City
Harry Thaw
Massachusetts‘ Board of Health
Curtis
Jett
Hargis-Callahan
Beattyville
Sunday Dinner at Hotel Bucklen Event Noted
An OCR fragment references a Sunday dinner at Hotel Bucklen with unclear timing and address details, noting a table setting or event in progress. No further readable names or specifics are available from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Promises Rapid Growth
A testimonial ad touts Parisian Sage as a guaranteed hair restorer that stops itching and halts hair loss after one bottle. Carrie Williams claims new growth and natural color, with soft glossy hair. Sold by F H Bentz & Co and Giroux Mfg Co Rochester New York for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lex
Carrie
Williams
Clinton Avenue South
Rochester
F. H. Bentz
Crystal Theater Trust Busters in Indianapolis Venture
News reports indicate Ammons and Dubois of the Crystal Vaudeville Circuit may play the role of trust busters. Independent managers seek to lease a South Illinois street theater to compete with the local trust and bring a first class independent venue to Indianapolis by November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Ammons & Dubois
Indianapolis
South
Ilinois
Theatrical Trust
Gene
Trust
French Proverb On Smoking And Masculine Pride
Fragmented notes discuss a French proverb about tobacco as a friend of man. The text attributes masculine traits to smoking and mentions Chicos cigars sold by Bentz Co in Elkhart with claims about customer behavior and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Wadsworth Bros
H. Bentz& Co
Aese
Havana
Coroner fees and witnesses listed in inquest records
A fragmented ledger style record shows coroner fees and payments to witnesses and officials connected to an inquest. Names include Baker clerk, Shively Fahk Cum Woretler, and D. G Hunter with various small sums for fees and medical exams. Several entries note witness appearances and med ex fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea
A. Baker
Wim
Pwight
EB. Guyant
Long
J. Flynn
Ann A. Baker
Pronben Shively
Wits
Sabesee
CW Woretler
Warden
AL Roelrar
Anna
MaNnar
Eixes
T. W. Short
Wesley
Pattee
D. G Hunter
S. Whisler
J.P. Fee
I. Becknell
S. A. Edmands
A. Kaatz
Whisler
J. P
Fee
T. Miller
C. L. Dreese
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Org
T ‘Chasé Medicine.Co
Wall
Herpleide
Newbro’s
Bertha
Trujlinger
Morrison
Grace
Dedze
Sixth St
Adine Dringeists
Detroit
Mich
Houseworth Bros
Allen
Niagara Falls
Michigan Central
Ind
Toronto
Ont
Alexandria Bay
N. Y
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Que
Big Four Ticket Office
H. J. Rhein
Gen’! Pass. Agt
Cincinnati
Ohio
United
States
Crystal Theater
Buster
Onerson
Wold
H. Ejge
Goshen
G. Wei V
Chas. Balary
Dr. I
Ww. Bouetns Er
J. W. Bennett
J. Castetter
Nea
C. A. .Davis
Ireneas
CW. Johnson
Be Davidson
Albert, Yates
Toad
Solomon’ ‘Yoder
Pub
Pre
Ic. Wells
Hoeffner
Newell
Bres
Traynt
Isbell
E.bnicatt
Clara. Shulmier
Henry Boswell
Frank Davis
Alma- Kindy
Cor. Main and Harrison Sts
Tally
Ladies Oxfords
China
National Biscuit Company
Southwest
Cotton Belt
L. C. Schaefer
Martin’ & Amicon
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