National Business League urges commerce and industries department
The National Business League presented to the president a memorial urging Congress to create a department of commerce and industries and to reorganize the consular service on a civil service basis. Illinois representative Boutell plans a future conference on abrogating the 1817 treaty with Great Britain to allow Great Lakes shipyards to build smaller navy vessels. The piece also notes President Roosevelt’s hunt for suitable horses and his stance against docking tails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elliott Durand
Laverne W. Noyes
Boutell
Great Lakes
Seaboard
Roosevelt
Hogder
White House
Baltimore
Bold Kidnapping Attempt Near Water Street Dock
Seven year old Frank Colton was approached by a well dressed stranger who tried to take him down Water Street in St Joseph. The boy resisted and a crowd gave chase. Frank Hammond knocked the man down and Robert Jackson of Saginaw was arrested after being identified by the boy as his captor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Frank Colton
Frank A. Colton
Pere Marquette Railway
Water Street
Frank Hammond
C. van Riper
Robert Jackson
Saginaw
Colton
Lawton Camp Organized Veterans Re elect Officers
A Sunday meeting of Span ish-American War veterans in the Sons of Veterans hall and the Henry W. Lawton post No 8 re organized the group Officers were elected and will be installed next Saturday night at Company D armory over the White National bank A full attendance of veterans is requested The elected officers include Commander Lieut J C Jackson Senior Vice Commander George Zollinger Suntory Vice Commander Ralph Snyder Chaplain Freeman Furthmuller Adjustat T A Liggett Quartermaster Richard E Green Officer of the Day Fred J Meyers Officer of the Guard Ed Snyder Trustees Major W W Barnett Captain W F Ranke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Veterans
Hall
Henry W. Lawton
Company D
White National Bank
Lieut
J. C. Jackson
George Zollinger
Suntory
Ralph Snyder
Freeman Furthmuller
Adjustat
T. A. Liggett
Richard E. Green
Fred J. Meyers
Ed Snyder
W. W. Barnett
W. F. Ranke
Fire damages Bush & Co building on West Columbia Street
Fire discovered early Sunday morning by Officer Thoma in the Bush & Co building on West Columbia Street. The blaze burned through the partition between office and storeroom and destroyed machinery belts seeds and flooded three car loads of potatoes. The fire started in a stack of rags in a cleaner near the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Bush & Co
Columbia Street
Thoma
Head of Gilsey Family Dies in New York
Peter Gilsey eldest son of the late Peter Gilsey died after a blood vessel burst while he walked the street. He was 57 and survived by brothers John and Henry. The Gilsey family is one of New York’s wealthy lineages.
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New York
Peter Gilsey
Gilsey
John
Henry
Wealthy Manhattan Real Estate Owner Among City’s Rich
The passage notes a prominent property mogul on Manhattan Island, placing him among New York’s wealthiest families due to extensive real estate holdings and influence in the city.
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Manhattan Island
New York
Robbery Hits Bank of Chatham in Break-In Heist
Burglars blew the safe at the Bank of Chatham in Illinois early today, stealing about $1500. They fled on a handcar and abandoned it after ten miles, leaving no trace. Rep. 3B. F Caldwell is noted as an almost exclusive owner of the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatham
Ill
Bank of Chatham
F Caldwell
New Gun of Terrific Power on Fishers Island
Private tests of a new dynamite gun by a US Army ordnance board at Fishers Island reveal a weapon capable of delivering 500 pounds of nitro glycerine to about 3,000 yards with high accuracy. Tests included 6 inch and 8 inch shells, rapid-fire shots, and sustained firing within two hours, with air pressure stable at 1,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bureau of Ordnance
United States Army
Fishers Island
New London
Plum Island
Scranton
McNutt and Birney
YARD CLERK WILL MARRY IN CHRISTMAS WEDDING
Mr and Mrs Frederick Kanne announce the marriage of their daughter Carrie to George McManigal an employee in the east yards offices of the Pittsburg. The ceremony will be at 164 Walton avenue on Christmas day Wednesday Dec 25 at 7 pm. Mr Kanne is city salesman for Fisher Bros and the bride is a respected elocutionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Kanne
Carrie
George McManigal
Pittsburg
Walton Avenue
Kanne
Fisher Bros
Ely Bros Dream Balm Claim Boosts Hearing Clarity
A Granger teacher testifies two year use of Dream Balm improved catarrh and restored hearing and speech. The advertisement promotes trial 10 cents and full size 50 cents with mail order from Ely Bros New York, 56 Warren St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Ely Bros
L. G. Brown
Granger
Warren St
New York
Bartender in East End Saloon Trouble Ends in Fine
Boehm, a familiar figure in east end scraps, faced court after a drunken altercation at Chris Witte’s Glasgow avenue saloon. He pleaded guilty to a fine and costs, with affidavits against Witte filed but later dismissed. Separate milk adulteration case against Meshberger was settled after supply source found, and Fort Wayne Electric considers leasing land to expand works, boosting jobs to about 1,300 within years.
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Charles Boehm
East End
Boehm
Michigan City
Chris Witte
Glasgow Avenue
Mile
Aty
Charles Meshberger
Meshberger
Macbeth
Shambaugh
Emrick
Goodman’s
Main
Clinton Streets
Portable cattle feeder sketch from Illinois reader
A reader in Illinois sends a sketch and description of a portable cattle feeder used on grass. The device measures about 12 feet long by 5 feet wide and 6 feet high. The bottom floor consists of two inclined planes guiding corn and other feed downward.
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Ilinois
Handy self feeder for grain by Ohio Farmer
The design features openings A and B with sliding sides to regulate grain flow and shut off feed. A board root keeps grain dry, and sled runners allow mounting and repositioning. The end is shown open for construction, with a hinged roof side to load grain and a diagram explaining adjustable dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Mail Robbery Arrest in Van Wert
Warren D. Melendy, night telegraph operator at the Pennsylvania railroad station in Van Wert, is under arrest for robbing mail pouches left in his office overnight. He is said to have confessed and was taken to Toledo by U S Marshal Wagner.
Willie Asked for My Hand in Marriage Reported by New York Journal
An imperfect clipped item notes a reader's line about a papal matter and a discussion of marriage terms. It mentions Willie and a hand in marriage in a playful press snippet from the New York Journal.
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Willie
New York Journal
Tax Agent Harry Meisse to Retire Jan One
Harry Meisse of Grand Rapids and Indiana Road will retire January 1 from the tax agent post. He contemplates three or four business propositions but has not chosen. A young energetic man with solid sense, he has long served with the Grand Rapids and Indiana road and often acted as clam agent in addition to tax duties.
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Harry Meisse
Grand Rapids and Infany Road
Hbenty
Harry
Messe
Grand Rapids
Local notes on visitors and events in town
Miss Jennie McClelland visits Arcola. J K Brosius travels to Toledo for Brosius Brosius bicycle business. A son born to Mr and Mrs John Marsh southwest of town. Mr Marsh works as a Keystone dairy driver. Zachariah Nye of New York evangelist visits city. A Bedwards, PA car builder, reported for work after injury. Mrs W F Bryson of 190 Ewing Street improving after recent surgery under Dr C B Stemen. Thanksgiving service at West Jefferson Street Church of Christ led by Rev L J Carpenter with evening reception for members.
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Jennie McClelland
Arcola
J. K. Brosius
Toledo
Brosius & Brosius
John Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Keystone Dairy
Zachariah Nye
New York
A. Bedwards
Pennsylvania
Rs. W. F. Bryson
Ewing Street
C. B. Stemen
West Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
L. J. Carpenter
Baggage Clerk Arrested in Thief Ring After Decoy
Pennsylvania police tracked a long time baggage theft through a decoy scheme. A baggageman with twenty seven years service on the eastern division was found with stolen gloves and a bolt of ribbon, and arrested.
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Pennsylvania Company
Fair Profit in Veal Farm Essay
A farmer argues better veal profits by raising calves to Christmas age rather than killing young. Details feeding milk to calves, then grain and sweet skullgulh, dry housing, salt in feed, and blackleg prevention are shared as practical tips from Farm and Home.
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Lome
Hints for dairymen on cream handling and milk quality
The New York Farmer says cream should be churned promptly after ripening to avoid souring and moisture intrusion. Milk quality hinges first on the cows, second on their feed and care, and third on post production milk management.
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New York
Creamery Prestige and Stock Shelter Advice
The observer notes many stock pastures lack shade and urges temporary sheds on knolls to save feed and flesh. Prairie Farmer stresses humane shelter for stock in open fields and clean butter as key to creamery prestige. Farmers' Review adds that butter quality varies and affects patron trust and purchasing choices.
Two Consolidated Mining amalgamators near completion at Bass shops
In Dahlonega Georgia the two large amalgamators for Consolidated Mining are nearly finished at Bass shops and awaiting shipment. Dr Hicks invented the machines and his company has an order for fifteen to be sent to New Zealand by January 1.
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Consolidated Mining Company
Dahlonega
Dr. Hicks
Hicks
New Zealand
Sleepless Trees Cause Embankment Worries
Report notes several trees along the embankment fail to thrive due to alleged lack of rest. Experts say rest periods are important for root and canopy health, but conditions may be preventing proper dormancy cycles.
Bell's Slaughter Sale on Men's All Wool Cardigan Jackets
COR THIS WEEK reports Bell's Slaughter store offers a sale listing 16 dozen men's all wool cardigan jackets priced at 1.50 each. The ad emphasizes bulk quantities and low price as a seasonal promotion.
The Boston Store Cold Weather Goods Sale
The Boston Store advertises blankets, bed comforters underwear and accessories at deep discounts. Prices range from 25c to $2.50 with values listed, including all-wool blankets, heavy fleeced underwear, bed spreads, corsets and lace curtains, plus special low prices on dress goods and linens.
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Mellon
Light alters plant growth and rest needs, Dewar demo cited
The London Telegraph notes that electric light can stimulate plant growth and the leaves respond visibly to exposure. Dr. F D Barker of Dayton Ohio is named chief surgeon for the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad, replacing the late Dr Muzzy, with headquarters relocating to Dayton.
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F. D. Barker
Dayton
Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Muzzy
Cincinnati
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Department OF Industries
National Business League
Congress
Lawton
Gilsey Family
Long Island
Witte
J. J. Wood
Fort Wayne Hectric Company
Joseph Ramsey
Wabash
Electric Company
Electrc
Woods
General Electue
Sentinel
Vem
Liv. Ramesy
Wood
Mrr. Wood
General Kilsaine Company
Fort Wayne Electric Company
Bass Foundry and Michie Company
Handy Selp
Smasher
Bell's Slaughter
Calhoun Street
Boston
WM. Hahn & CO
L. O. Fiull
Calhoun St
Dewar
London Telegraph
Weat Main Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
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