Blow at Sunday papers sparks postal rate overhaul
A federal postal commission report urges radical changes to second class mail rates and classifications, threatening Sunday supplements and advertising ratios. It proposes stricter criteria for periodicals to qualify, limits on advertising, and uniform section sizes, with a sizable river and harbor appropriations bill accompanying the plan.
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Postal Commission
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Carter
Montana
Clay
Georgia
Representatives Overstreet
Indiana
Gardner
New Jersey
Moon
Tennessee
Ths
United States
Pork distribution signals large appropriation raid
A river and harbor bill to fund pork totaling 83 466 138 is nearly ready for congressional action. Representative Burton of Ohio notes a preliminary report shows logrolling and vote padding to push the massive federal spending through the house. Thirty four states appear represented by cash appropriations or continuing contracts, with some funds directed to Alaska and Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Congress
Arthur
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Michigan
Mississippi Valley
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Great Lakes
Illinois
Pacific Coast
Burton
Ohio
Committee On
House
Alasta
Hawaii
Michigan’s Smith Boosts Senate Ties Across States
An analysis notes Michigan’s election of William Alden Smith to the U.S. Senate, highlighting the rarity of multiple Smiths serving and tracing the family’s varied insertions into the body from 1798 to the 1830s, with references to James Smith of New Jersey, Daniel of Tennessee, and others across Connecticut, Vermont, Ohio, and Oregon.
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Michigan
Senate
United States
James
New Jersey
William Alden Smith
House
Daniel
Tennnesses
Oliver Jr
Perry
James Smith
Plain William
South Carolina
Delaton Smith
Oregon
Washington
Ohio
John Smith
Connecticut
Nathan Smith
Perry Smith
Smiths
Roosevelt weighs further ICC power to regulate railroads
President Roosevelt is considering asking Congress to strengthen the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroads. A message on the car shortage to empower the commission was held up amid Senate concerns it would broaden scope. A White House conference Sunday included Root Taft Knapp Garfield Rogers Morgan, with no official White House statement on Morgan’s warned radical policies risking a panic.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Root
Taft
Knapp
James R. Garfield
New Orleans Times-Democrat Warns on Profane Language Rise
The Times-Democrat notes Americans risk becoming the most foul-mouthed people on earth unless action is taken. It argues the first step is to determine why profanity is used before a cure can be found, citing limited vocabulary as one cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Publicity debate on campaign contributor names debate
The excerpt discusses how vocabulary shapes perception and quotes Perry Belmont on free speech. It then notes a letter from Representative J M Griggs to Belmont about publishing contributor names for Democratic campaign funds. Griggs states there is no law forcing disclosure and supports publicity, hoping for a statute in the next campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Belmont
National Publicity Law Organization
J. M. Griggs
Democratic Congressional Committee
Griggs
Belmont
Democratic Campaign Fund
Shortest Oregon senator terms squeeze Bourne to follow
Senator Gearin of Oregon resigns January 28 to be replaced by Mulkely who serves about five weeks until March 3 making him one of the shortest terms on record. Jonathan Bourne, a wealth ore mine owner and rancher, will take the full six year term on March 3, having built his fortune in Oregon and championing state promotion.
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Senator Gearin
Oregon
Mulkely
Senator Mulkely
Henry W. Tabor
Colorado
Senate
Jonathan Bourne
Mr. Mulkely
Mr. Bourne
Union
Kaiser's Victory Marginalizes Social Democrats in Reichstag
The Reichstag elections held yesterday show strong support for the Kaiser and imperial policy. The socialists lose ground while the emperor’s program gains enthusiastic backing. Chancellor von Bülow strengthened, having pushed dissolution of the Reichstag and new elections.
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Socialist
Empire
von Buelow
Reichstag
Wealth and progress surpass all records in the nation
A close friend of President Roosevelt, after reviewing an official report due for public release, declares the United States is the wealthiest nation in history. He notes rapid growth in money, gold reserves, exports, banking, farms, mines, railroads, commerce, and millionaires, asserting affluence now measured in billions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
House patents committee agrees on copyright bill details
The committee plans to present the bill this week. It provides royalties to authors whose works are used publicly for profit. Authors of books gain protection extending through the author’s life plus thirty years.
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House Committee On Patents
Indiana High License Measure Aims to Boost Revenues
The proposed high license plan mirrors Ohio success, boosting state revenues and shrinking saloons. Two thirds of the $1,000 fee would fund Indiana schools, a disposition praised as optimal. The measure appears likely to become law.
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Indiana
Ohio
Indiana School Fund
Jamaica Governor Resigns Amid Pronunciation Dispute
The Jamaica governor reportedly resigns amid a pronunciation dispute with the British colonial office. The official notes his name as Swetnam while the British office renders it Sweatin' im, reflecting tensions in the post.
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Jamaica
Swetnam
Five Most Powerful Senators Listed Aldrich Hale Crane Knox Spooner
The piece ranks the top five senators in order of influence with John Sherman Aldrich Henry Hale Charles Hale William Knox and William Spooner leading the Senate power landscape of the era.
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Aldrich
Hale
Crane
Knox
Spooner
The Modesty of Women and Favorite Prescription Claim
A promotional piece extols Favorite Prescription as a safe non alcoholic remedy for drains irregularity and female weakness. It cites professional endorsements and offers free pamphlets from Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York, with confidential correspondence and a stimulant pellet for stomach liver and bowels.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Rise of Crane Seen As Key Factor In Senate Scene
Observers in Washington view Crane's unexpected ascent as the standout development. He trails Senator Hoar in ability but holds greater influence, altering the balance of power and shaping ongoing political maneuvering.
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Washington
Crane
Hoar
Indiana bill to expand attorney general power on trusts
The bill before the Indiana legislature to grant the attorney general broader authority against monopolies and unlawful combinations is seen as much needed. Indiana lags behind states taking action against monopolistic extortion, with New Jersey as the sole exception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
New Jersey
Indiana Legislature Fights Off Salary Hikes
The Indiana legislature moves to block salary-raising measures amid panic over tainted money fears. Lawmakers rush to bar such proposals, showing no fear of lobby influence while seeking to avoid corruption charges.
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Indiana
Guaranteed Cure For Piles In 6 To 14 Days
Druggists refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding prolapsing or blind piles within 6 to 14 days. Only 50 cents.
Boone Coolican and McClure Guettner Weddings Span Three Cities
Miss Rose M Coolican and Mr John Boone married at St Patrick s church in a 9 am nuptial mass. Attendants included Miss Agnes Coolican and Charles Boone. Reception at 1246 Huestis Ave. The couple to housekeeping on John Street. Also Florence Cope and R E Mc Clure wed at Hotel Southern Memphis. Helena Guettner and Charles L Bitner wed at the groom s home East Lewis Street. Ora L Fox and George Walda marry in Ada Ohio.
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T. J. Greer
Huestis Avenue
Boone
John Street
Eitner Guettner
Helena Guettner
Charles L. Bitner
East Lewis Street
A. K. Zartman
Weddings Round Ada area with multiple couples listed
In Ada several wedding notices appear. The Presbyterian church of Ada hosted an wedding at the bride’s home with the bride described as popular. Mr Walda, foreman at Bowser works, and his wife will be at home after February first at 2928 Force street. Also Miss Mary C. Morrow wed Franklin S. Trick at West Jefferson Street Church of Christ with Rev Ray O. Miller officiating. Laura A Freer and George Rockinfield wed in Paducah and plan to move to Memphis. Emma Egle and John Merriman married at Bible Training School with Rev William Egle officiating. they will live on a plantation in Mexico.
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Trick-Morrow
Mary C. Morrow
Franklin S. Trick
Washington Township
Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
Ray O. Miller
Rockinfield-Freer
Laura A. Freer
George Rockinfield
Allen County
Palmer
Paducah
Memphis
Tenn
Rockinfield
Deg
Merriman-Egle
Emma Egle
John Merriman
Berne
Ind
Bible
William Egle
Fairfield Avenue
Merriman
Mexico
Bible Training School
Stotler-Chorpening Wedding at Chorpening Home
Miss Flora Stotler wed Mr. Charles K. Stotler of Mansfield at 6 pm on January 23 at the Chorpening residence east of Maysville. The bride wore a cream voile gown and the couple will live with her parents at Silkwood-Rowan. Also noted: Miss Winifred Rowan married Mr. A. J. Silkwood of Tacoma, at Cle Elum, Wash., January 12. Silkwood is a Smith Premier representative in Tacoma. The reception and social events included a large Hi Burnians gathering with dancing, an auction, and guests from Portland among others.
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Miss Rowan
Schele
W. J. Reed
North Yakima
Silkwood
Smith Premier Company
Tacoma
Wash
Order of Hibernians
Pedro
Kaiser
Grace
Walter Gearie
Portland
Ore
May Fitzpatrick
John Wolf
Cliff Moran
James Cahill
Emmett Conroy
Cure a Cold in One Day Promoted with Bromide Quinine
Advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. The boxes bear E. W. Grove’s signature and cost 265c.
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E. W. Grove
Surprise birthday party near Cedarville for Earl Tillman
A Sunday afternoon gathering near Cedarville honored Earl Tillman. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lehman and family, Nestor McBratney, Otis Kline, Gerra Wilson, Lida and Freda Rosenberg, John Notestine and family, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Rasenburg, John English and family, Charles Eby, James Shirey, Minnie Snyder, Pearl and Jenny Gilbert, Baron Gebert, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sorg, Fred Thiele and family, Clara and Matilda Felger, Anna Thiele, Dan Snyder, Christ Thiele, William Shafer, Joseph and Ernest Hoy, John Lewis, Louis Felger, and the Hon. Henry Schaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hockemeyer.
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Earl Tillman
Cedarville
Frank Lehman
Nestor McBratney
Otis Kline
Gerra Wilson
Lida
Freda Rosenberg
John Notestine
Reuben Rasenburg
John English
Charles Eby
James Shirey
Minnie Snyder
Pearl
Jenny Gilbert
Baron Gebert
Fred Sorg
Leesburg Road
Fred Thiele
Clara
Matilda Felger
Anna Thiele
Dan Snyder
Christ Thiele
William Shafer
Joseph
Ernest Hoy
John Lewis
Louis Felger
Henry Schaffer
Charles Hockemeyer
Birthday and surprise gatherings across Pleasant township
Four miles south of the city residents hosted a Sunday evening surprise arranged by Miss Lillian and relatives. Ora Hume celebrated a sixteenth birthday January 25 with many guests including Miss Lottie Garman and P A Kistler. About thirty friends surprised Jesse Prince at his Pleasant township home with gifts and a festive supper attended by Rev E A Bunner and numerous neighbors.
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Lillian
John Baites
Bert Starkel
Hockemeyer
Ora Hume
Lottie Garman
Fort Wayne
P. A. Kistler
Jesse Prince
John Prince
Pleasant Township
Prince
E. A. Bunner
David Krill
Warren Hoke
Andy Rehm
Alfred Wraight
Walter Prince
Lida Hoke
Ina Dalman
Nora Prince
Public sale announced for farm near Roanoke
Frank Sanson sells his farm and items to move to Oklahoma at the Nathan Bush farm four miles east of Roanoke or three miles north and one mile west of Zansville on Tuesday February 5 1907. Stock household goods and farm implements on offer. A E Smith and Chester Greer Auctioneers. Beech Grove church Ladies Aid society will serve dinner.
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Oklahoma
Nathan Bush
Roanoke
Zansville
A. E. Smith
Chester Greer
Ladies Aid Society of
Beech Grove Church
Obituary of John Wesley Bishop of DeKalb County Indiana
John Wesley Bishop born February 20 1833 in Ashland Ohio died January 14 1907 at 73 years 10 months 24 days. Son of early settlers in DeKalb County he helped witness forest to farm progress and lived a quiet devout life. Funeral held at the home of Rev G H Simons M E Church Spencerville.
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John Wesley Bishop
Ashland County
Ohio
DeKalb County
Indiana
Jackson Township
John Wesley
DeKalb
Venerable Pioneer Nancy Wood Dies at 89 in Huntertown
Nancy Dunton C. Wood, nearly 90 years old and among Allen county’s oldest residents, died Saturday night at her daughter Mary Beardsley’s home in Huntertown after a yearlong illness. Born August 27, 1817 in Watertown New York, she came to Allen county in 1833, married Albert Wood the same year and raised twelve children. Survivors include sons William Commodore and Oscar, and daughters Beardsley and Mrs Henry McCarthy, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Friday at 1 PM with Rev. James Houghton officiating.
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Nancy Wood
Allen County
Mary Beardsley
Huntertown
Nancy Dunten C. Wood
Watertown
N. Y
George H. Dunten
Paul G. Dunten
Ephraim H
Augail Dunton
Perry Township
Albert Wood
William
Commodore
Oscar
Monroe
Ind
Freeman
Kansas
Beardsley
Henry McCarthy
Wood
Hfe
Universalist Church
James Houghton
Wheat and corn prices rally on weather and receipts in Chicago market
Prices in the Chicago wheat market opened firm with May futures up and strong selling by shorts in anticipation of unsettled corn belt weather. May wheat opened near 78 3/4 to 78 3/4 cents, closing around 78 1/2, while corn rose to 46 1/4 to 46 7/8 cents as local receipts totaled 701 cars. Oats remained steady with quiet trading, and provisions softened due to lower hog prices with May pork at 16.85 and May lard around 9.70.
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Chicago
Southwest
Northwest
May
Minneapolis
Duluth
T&c
Shorts
Chicago market report dull cattle hogs and sheep
Chicago January 29 cattle receipts about 5500 with dull market and prices listed for beeves cows and heifers stockers and feeders Texans and calves. Hog receipts about 35000 with prices for mixed and butchers heavy rough heavy light and pigs. bulk sales around 6.85 to 6.93. Sheep receipts about 22900 with steady market and prices for sheep and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Market Report from Cincinnati Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Cincinnati market report dated January 29 notes hogs quiet with butcher and liveries at 7.00 to 7.03, common 5.55 to 6.70. cattle steady with shipper values 4.50 to 5.65 and common 2.00 to 2.75. sheep steady at 2.25 to 5.235 and lambs 4.50 to 7.85.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Pittsburg Market Cattle and Hogs Steady Despite Light Receipts
Pittsburg market report from January 29 notes light cattle receipts and steady prices. Hog receipts reach 10 double decks with prices around 7.10 to 7.20 for various hogs and heavy workers. Sheep and spring lambs show declines with lambs at about 7.75 and sheep near 5.75.
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Pittsburg
Chicago and New York Dairy Markets January Update
Chicago reports steady butter markets with creameries at 21 31/2 to 28c for various grades and eggs at 22 to 24c. Cheese shows strength with several aged categories around 12 to 14 1/4c. poultry steady with limited price details. New York notes firm butter with wide package receipts, creamery and western products quoted 16 to 21c, cheese steady with multiple grades at 12 to 14 4/4c, eggs easy with state and nearby prices from 25 to 32c per dozen.
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Chicago
Ill
New York
State
Pennsylvania
Oil Market Report From Toledo January Price List
Toledo market notes from January 29 show North Lima at 0 cents, South Lima and Indiana at 85 cents. No further context or transactions provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Lima
Indiana
Fort Wayne Markets Barr Street Prices and Quotations
Barr Street Fort Wayne markets list a wide array of prices for wheat corn oats rye barley apples butter eggs lard potatoes turkeys chickens geese honey and more. Quotations from S Bush Co Weil Brothers Co Mayflower Mills Tresselt Sons J T Johnson E K Bush Howenstein Crouse Eckart Packing Co and local coal markets are included with live and dressed stock notes for hogs sheep lambs calves and cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barr Street
Tresselt & Sons
Shorts
J. T. Johnson
E. K. Bush
East
Columbia Street
Howenstein & Crouse
Eckart Packing Co
Money Loan Offer on Real Estate and Personal Security
Pfeiffer loan company advertises money to loan secured by real estate or personal security. Rooms 6 7 Bass Block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. &. Pfeiffer
Bass Block
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Hackett
Smilax
Walda Fox
Ora L. Fox
Henry Fox
Ada, O
George Walda
Ada
Rev. Elder
H. Pfeiffer & Son
Bryan
Frank Sanson
Chicago Market
New York Market
S. Bush & Co
Weil Brothers & Co
Timothy
Hocking Valley
Massillon
Jackson
Pocahontas
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