Final Struggle in Freight Rates Case Ends In Withdrawal
Springfield July 11 Arguments closed in the freight rate case as Chicago Shippers withdrew from the petition, prompting a motion to dismiss. Lawyers clashed over law, evidence, and capitalization while railroads argued rates reflect conditions and long hauls. The board reserved its decision after three hours of testimony and exhibits.
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Springfield
Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners
H, GC
Barlow
Chicago Shippers’ Association
William Brown
John G. Drennan
Hamlin
Messrs. Brown
Drennan
Chicago Shippers
Neville
E. B. Clark
The
Order of Railroad Conductors
Deneen
J. M. Hamill
Streychmans
People
Brown and Drennan
Railroads
J. M. Hamlin
Louisville & Nashville
Illinois Central
Judge Brown
Bloomington
Carlinville
Ulinots
Streuchmans Vise
Peoria
Girard
Balton
Louisvile & Nashville
Lollinois
Board of Equalization
Aew
United States Supreme Court
Hamill
Illinois
Dremian
Brown
Chicago
Wall Street
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago & Alton
Telegraph Operators Struck by Shakespeare on Deathbed
In a traveling telegraph crew, Slithers recalls a city riot injuring him a knife wound. A hospital scene with an old lady prompts a grim joke about a will. Amid theater chatter, a pompous critic questions Shakespeare editions as the Greet company performs nearby.
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Slithers
Silthers
Abrapos
Ben Greet Company
James W. Mansfield
Shylock Holmes
al Fresco
Wedding Notice From Curious Reporter In Old Timey Tale
A city editor learns details of a daughter’s wedding from a garrulous source. The groom is called a civilized engineer and the bride wears a lace curtain style dress. The caterer is humorously labeled a scavenger from Chicago in a rustic, anecdotal report.
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Tucton
Vaseline College
Hay fever cured by Hyomei shows promise
A medical notice claims Hyomei prevents hay fever when used two to three weeks before symptoms and relieves and cures when begun after onset. It argues stomach dosing is ineffective and climate change offers relief, touting a home ether of air treatment with a $1 outfit and 50 cent refills.
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White Mountains
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Little Fox Well and Cistern Cleaner Debuts
Monroe visitors J F Rockey and W KF Ikuhnke introduce the Little Fox Well and Cistern Cleaner at the Hotel Metropole. The suction device cleans wells and cisterns without water removal, leaving water pure and sanitary. Satisfaction guaranteed in every case.
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J. F. Rockey
W. KF. Ikuhnke
Monroe
Wis
Rockey
Hotel Metropole
Ziegler Property on Carroll Street Quick Sale Opportuity
Unusual quick sale offer for the Ziegler property on Carroll Street. Frontage 11244 feet on Carroll and 210 feet deep with State Street frontage. Modern house with hardwood finishes and steam heat. Private windfill water, cement walks, all in excellent condition. Nast front. Price well below cost, immediate transaction desired by F. Hildreth.
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Ziegler
Carroll Street
State Street
Two Airships at the Portland Fair Contests Under Baldwin
Portland July 12 Special Two airships are on display at the Lewis and Clark exposition grounds in Portland with Captain T S Baldwin in charge of contests on a solid financial basis The Angelus built in Portland by Baldwin and a Knox design from Johnston New York are modeled after Baldwin s Arrow Both use gas bags and open framework three beams long with forward mounted engines and two blade propellers Aeronaut Lincoln Beachy and George C Tomlinson oversee flights with twenty ascents planned through October weather favorable and routes circling the jetty Portland Heights observation tower then back to shore Baldwin notes potential for strong performances despite past failures and expects two exhibitions weekly when weather allows
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Portland
T. 8
Baldwin
St. Louis
Captain Baldwin
Charles B. Knox
Johnston, N. Y
Oregon
Lincoln Beachy
San Francisco
Knox
George C.tomlinson
Syracuse
N. Y
Tomlinson
Tomilinson
Guild's Lake
Portland Heights
United States
Elegant Gowns Show Minimal Trim In Blue Mull Styles
A fashion overview highlights gowns with no trimming, using mull and white pongee. Designs feature shirred skirts, collarless blouses, and lace accents, with emphasis on simplicity and originality. A striking white pongee ensemble includes an accordioned plaited skirt and an open lace Eton jacket with butter colored lace detailing.
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Eton
Broderie Anglaise
Seashore Fashion Notes Highlight White Taffeta Suits
The piece reviews seaside attire with white lace trims, green leaf accents, and two piece white taffeta outfits. It praises unglazed silk for lasting lustre after cleaning, notes dull finishes accenting braid details, and contrasts white sloth jackets with black taffeta trim against white silk frocks trimmed in white braid.
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure in Texas ad
A drug-store advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure ague and malaria, surpassing quinine with no after-effects. Testimonial from E. C. Munday of Henrietta, Texas credits the tonic with saving a brother’s life amid malaria and jaundice. Sold at Joseph Emmert's drug store for 50 cents.
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Munday
Henrietta
Tex
Joseph Emmert
Price Sc
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Shakspeare
F. Hildreth
Portland Fair
T. S. Baldwin
Tion
S. C. Depot
Freeport
Bureau of Immigration
Department of Agriculture
Cuba
Purtunil Fair
Cay
Atlanta
Journal
Chattanooga
Tenn
Florida Times
Jacksonville
Nashville
Banner
Columbus
8. C
Chicago Journal
Kansas City World
Hot Springs
Troy
Malta
F. A. Schulz
WM. Walton
Schoeffel & Brokhausen
Galena
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