National Business League seeks a commerce and industries department
Chicago leaders Elliott Durand Laverne Noyes and colleagues delivered to the president a memorial urging creation of a department of commerce and industries and civil service reform of the consular service. A conference on abrogating the 1817 treaty with Britain to enable Great Lakes shipyard work is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Elliott Durand
Laverne W. Noyes
Great Lakes
Boutell
Seaboard
Roosevelt
Harges
White House
Baltimore
Bold Kidnapping Attempt Shocks St. Joseph Dock Area
In St. Joseph Michigan on Saturday evening a man in fine clothes tried to abduct 7 year old Frank Colton at the Water street docks. The child resisted and shouted drawing bystanders who chased the kidnapper. Robert Jackson of Saginaw was arrested and identified by the boy as his would be 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
Young Celiton
LAWTON CAMP ORGANIZED FOR SPANISH–AMERICAN WAR VETS
A Sunday meeting in Sons of Water Mars hall led to the reorganization of Henry W. Lawton post No. 8 Spanish-American War Veterans. Officers were elected and will be installed next Friday at Company D armory over the White National Bank. Full attendance urged. officers include Commander Lieut J. C. Jackson and Major W. W. Barnett among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Water Marshall
Henry W. Lawton
Company D
White National Bank
J. C. Jackson
George Zollinger
Fire damages Bush & Co building on West Columbia street
Fire discovered early Sunday morning by Officer Thomma in the Bush & Co building on West Columbia Street. Firemen fought the blaze, burning away the partition between office and storeroom. Machinery belts seeds and three carloads of potatoes flooded. Origin traced to a pile of rags in a corner near the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. Bush & Co
Columbia Street
Thomma
Death of Peter Gilsey eldest son of New York fortunes
Peter Gilsey the eldest son of the wealthy Gilsey family in New York died after a blood vessel burst while he was walking on a city street. He was 57, survived by brothers John and Henry, and was the eldest son of Peter Gilsey who built the family fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Gilsey
Gilsey
John
Henry
Wealthiest New York Family Among Manhattan Real Estate Owners
The passage notes the family as one of the largest real estate holders on Manhattan Island, making them among the wealthiest families in New York. It emphasizes their extensive property holdings and social prominence in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Island
New York
New dynamite gun tests threaten battleship destruction
A U S army ordnance board privately tested a dynamite gun on Fishers Island showing 500 pounds of nitro glycerine can reach about 3 000 yards with alleged capacity to annihilate battleships. Tests included 6 inch and 10 inch shells at ranges up to 5 763 yards and 5 460 yards with water bursts and underwater delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bureau of Ordnance
United States Army
Fishers Island
New London
Plum Island
Scranton
McHnutt and Birney
Boehm in Court After Saloons Fight in East End
Charles Boehm, a long familiar East End figure, faced a police court after a drunken incident at Witte’s saloon on Glasgow Avenue. He was arrested for intoxication, posted bond, later deemed worthless, and fined five dollars plus costs after pleading guilty. Deputy Umrick’s affidavit actions and a separate milk adulteration case involving Meshberger were noted, with Meshberger's case settled when coloring dye purchased at Goodman's was traced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Boehm
East End
Boehm
Michigan City
Chris, Witte
Glasgow Avenue
Aty
Charles Meshberger
Meshberger
Macbeth
Ehambaugh
Emvick
Goodman’s
Main
Clinton Streets
Fort Wayne Electric to Expand as Ground Leased for 40 Years
General Manager J. J. Wood reports Welbash President Joseph Ramsey has leased land adjacent to the Elestuc works to Fort Wayne Electric for forty years. Plans include a new boiler plant funded by a prior appropriation, more power machinery, and workforce growth aiming to 1,300 employees within a few years. The plant now employs 537, with rapid expansion since the General Electric company took charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wood
Fort Woeyne Electric Company
Joseph Ramsey
Welbash
Electric Company
Elestuc
Electrc
Woods
General Elaizie Company
Sentinel
Ramessy
Machiny
Ma. Woot
Wood
General Electric Company
Fort Wayne Electric Company
Pennsylvania Company
Bass Foundry and Machine Company
YARD CLERK CARRIE E ANNE TO WED GEORGE MCMANIGAL
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Frederick Anne announce the marriage of their daughter Carrie E to George McManigal. Ceremony will be at the bride's home 164 Walton avenue on Christmas day December 25 at 4 pm. Hanna is city salesman for Fisher Bros and the bride is a respected elocutionist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Anne
Carrie E
George McManigal
Pittsburg
Walton Avenue
Hanna
Fisher Bros
Recovered Speech and Hearing Promoted by Dream Balm
A testimonial from L. G. Brown of Granger praises Ely Bros Dream Balm for catarrh claiming restored hearing and clearer speech after two years. The notice advertises trial and full sizes priced at 10 and 50 cents and offers mail orders from Ely Bros, 58 Warren St, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Ely Bros
L. G. Brown
Granger
Warren St
New York
Wille Asks for Me Hand in Marriage
Fragmentary line reads Wille asking father for hand in marriage as reported in the New York Journal style. Likely a society update note with minimal context and no additional names or dates clear.
Melendy Charged in Mail Robbery At Van Wert
Warren D. Melendy, night telegraph operator at the Pennsylvania station, is arrested for robbing mail pouches left in his office overnight. He reportedly confessed and was taken to Toledo by U S Marshal Wagner. The notice also mentions Harry Meisse of the Grand Rapids and Indiana road and his impending retirement and varied business prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiarry Meisse
Grand Rapids and
Indiana Road
Harry
Ife
Comeccs
Meisse
Grand Rapids
Wite
Miss Jente McClelland Visits Arcola and Local Notes
Miss Jente McClelland is visiting Arcola. J K Brosius travels to Toledo on business for Brosius and Brosius bicycle dealers. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Marsh southwest of the city. Zachariah Nye of New York, a well known evangelist, is in town visiting relatives. A Bedwards, a Pennsylvania car builder, reported for work after a hand injury. W F Bryson of 190 Ewing Street improves after a serious operation under Dr C B Stemen. A Thanksgiving service is set at the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ with Rev L F Carpenter preaching in the morning and a church members reception in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jente McClelland
Arcola
J. K. Brosius
Toledo
Brosius & Brosius
John Marsh
My. Marsh
Keystone Dairy
Zachariah Nye
New York
A. Bedwards
Pennsylvania
Simol
W. F. Bryson
Ewing Street
C. B. Stemen
West Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
L. 4. Carpenter
Baggage Clerk Nabbed In Theft Scheme
After months of missing baggage items from trains in a Pennsylvania line, police placed a decoy with a pair of new gloves and a bolt of ribbon. The decoy led to the baggageman, who confessed and was arrested. He had served twenty seven years as a baggage handler on the eastern division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Company
Portable cattle feeder sketch from Illinois reader
A reader in Illinois describes a portable feeder for cattle on grass. The device measures 12 feet long, 5 feet wide and 6 feet high with a bottom floor of two inclined planes to carry corn downward.
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Illinois
Handy Self Feeder Opens To Regulate Grain Delivery
A practical self feeder design with adjustable openings A and B in a board roof structure. Sides slide to control grain flow, allowing small or large quantities, with hinged roofs for loading. Portable runners enable hauling to desired points. Ohio Farmer notes the illustrated construction and adaptable dimensions.
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Ohio
Fair Profit in Veal For Young Calves and Market Timing
advice on profitable veal farming suggests keeping calves longer to sell near Christmas, feeding mothers milk to calves, and producing a higher value product. It covers calf care, dry housing, air exposure, milk feeding, and basic health notes to prevent disease while outlining a practical farm-to-market approach.
Hints for Dairymen on Creamery Quality and Stock Care
Practical guidance from historical farm journals on handling milk cream and butter. Emphasizes timely churning, proper temperature, clean butter, and the value of cow health, feed, and proper shelter for stock in pastures. Warns against poor practices that erode creamery prestige and consumer trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amalgamators Near Completion at Dahlonega Bass Shops
Two large amalgamators for Consolidated Mining Company Dahlonega are near completion at Bass shops and likely to ship this week. The machines are Dr Hicks inventions and Hicks company aims to send fifteen to New Zealand by January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Mining Company
Dahlonega
Dr. Hicks
Hicks
New Zealand
Sleepless Trees On Embankment Struggle To Thrive
Report notes trees along the embankment fail to thrive due to lack of rest. Observers say stress and urban conditions affect growth, with some specimens showing stunted leaves and poor vigor. Local experts call for assessment and possible remediation to improve health.
Bell's Slaughter Sale Cardigan Jackets This Week
A local advertisement promotes Bell's event offering 10 dozen men's all wool cardigan jackets at 150 dollars per batch during this week. The listing emphasizes bulk pricing and limited stock for the sale period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
The Boston Store Cold Weather Goods Sale
A Boston store advertises all cold weather goods for sale. The listing highlights jackets, hats, and gloves with discounted prices, inviting shoppers to stock up for the season.
Night Lights Stir Dormant Leaves Under Electric Glow
The article describes electric illumination altering plant growth and leaf activity. Professor Dewar demonstrates how lighting changes cause rapid physiological responses in a plant, as water movement is shown through a screen after immersion of a leaf end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewar
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Department OF Industries
National Business League
Congress
Chatham, Ill
Bank of Chatham
F. Caldwell
Lawton
Gilsey Family
Long Island
Charles Boehm
Witte
Wille
Obeas
Harry Meisse
Smasher
YD Aleaders
Bell's Slaughter
Calhoun Street
Boston
WM. Hahn & CO
L. O. Fiult
Calhoun St
London Telegraph
F. D. Barker
Dayton
Hamilton
Muzzy
Cincinnati
Klacin & Melching
West Main Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
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