Convicted Senator Burton Faces Uphill Appeal
The case of Joseph R. Burton, United States senator from Kansas, whose conviction was affirmed by the Supreme Court, appears almost hopeless. He was convicted on two counts with a nine month term and a $2500 fine. An appeal for a rehearing will act as a stay until next October. The crime occurred from November 18, 1902, to March 1903. Burton had represented Rialto Grain and Securities of St. Louis, paid $500 a month for five months before ending the arrangement.
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Joseph R. Burton
United States
Kansas
Supreme Court
Senator Burton
Washington
St. Louis
Rialto Grain and Securities Company of
Burton
Post Office Department
A Delicate Compliment on Parliaments Sharp Figure
Asher E Hinds Maine born parliamentary clerk in the House of Representatives is praised as the great parliamentary sharp. While in Bar Harbor after a summer horse show a street hawker offered a hackney for 1000 dollars. Hinds refused, joking that he did not look like a millionaire, and the seller noted many millionaires can look as bad as him.
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Asher E Hinds
House of Representatives
Maine
Bar Harbor
Hinds
Saturday Evening Post
Senator Foraker Receives Southern Letters On Equal Accommodations
The New York World reports Senator Joseph Benson Foraker of Ohio has received nearly a hundred letters from the South after his stand for equal accommodations under Jim Crow laws. Many letters begin with a formal greeting and boast of naming newborn sons after him, followed by varying surnames.
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Senator Foraker
Ohio
South
New York World
Senator
Joseph Benson Foraker Johnson
Revelations in Interstate Commerce hearing on railroad car discrimination
In Philadelphia the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing led by Martin A. Knapp uncovered startling disclosures. A railroad official admitted stock holdings worth 307000 with no cash invested and another linked to land syndicates acquiring coal properties near the railroad. Testimony cited stock ownership and car-distribution bias favoring companies tied to railroad interests. Knapp, NY native and lawyer, has led the commission since 1908 after appointments by Harrison, Cleveland, and Roosevelt.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Philadelphia
Martin A. Knapp
Commission
New York
Harrison
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Sinc
Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement promotes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup as a non opiate remedy for constipation. It claims to ease the cold by clearing bowels and notes it is sold by all druggists.
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Kennedy
Low Rates to Buffalo Via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets offered June 8 9 and 10 by Chicago and Northwestern Railway for Travelers Protective Association meeting. Favorable return limits apply. Apply to agents.
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Buffalo
Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
Wormatt's Trials and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
The article discusses childless marriages and the emotional strain on couples, urging women to seek treatment for infertility. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for various female weaknesses, displacements, and debilities, claiming widespread cures and transparent ingredient labeling. It also notes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a safe laxative for women.
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Tosa
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Materia Medica
Repairing a Damaged Mirror Tips and Teeth Whitening Paste
Instructions describe repairing a mirror with foil and weight to bond the foil to the glass. A teeth tartar removal method uses a muriatic acid mixture applied with a toothbrush, then rinsed to protect enamel. cautions against frequent use.
Methods for removing ink from linen in historic practice
The article describes two chemical approaches to erase marking ink from linen. One uses a solution of cyanide of potassium in water, which is highly toxic and requires careful handling. The other method employs diluted permanganate of potash with hydrochloric acid, followed by washing in hyposulphite of soda and then clean water.
Treatment for Ingrowing Nails with Home Care Steps
The guide suggests soaking feet, gently lifting the nail edge, placing soft cotton under it, and applying a drop of sweet oil to relieve discomfort. Do not apply oil to cotton first to avoid hardening the cotton. This method aims for immediate relief.
A Good Carpet Cleaner Recipe from Older Guide
A historic cleaning formula lists one bar of good soap eight ounces of borax eight ounces of washing soda four ounces of fullers earth boiled in one gallon of soft water until dissolved then four gallons of cold water and half a pint of ether added. Apply with a soft brush rinse and rub dry with a cloth.
Jewelry cleaning tip with ammonia and soap wash
The guidance recommends cleaning jewelry with ammonia and water. For dull stones apply a soap lather with a soft brush then rinse in cold water. Dry first with an old handkerchief and finish by rubbing with a back or chamois skin.
Starching Dark Garments With Gum Arabic Solution
A home method to starch dark blue or black muslins and fabrics uses gum arabic dissolved in hot water. Dip the garment in the solution, wring, and dry to restore a new look.
Polishing Knives Tips for Smoother Sharpening
A note advises adding a small amount of carbonate of soda to the bath brick on the knifeboard to help knives whet and nerish more easily.
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advertises Horse Cattle and Poultry Cure
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics claims to cure diseases of horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting directly on the affected parts. The ad lists conditions such as lung fever milk fever distempter worms colic and bladder disorders and promotes a book mailed free from the Humphreys Medicine Co New York with stamps prepaid.
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Uc Sagt
Bumphrogg’ Medicine Co
Cor
William and Joby Streets
New York
Thomas Racing Stable Aims for Major Stakes This Season
The Thomas Racing Stable led by E R Thomas seeks success in key stake events this season. Health issues for Hermis reduce strength, but the stable fields strong entries across flat racing and steeplechasing with veteran jumpers expected to perform well.
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Thomas
E.R. Thomas
Tauksman
Hermis
Illinois Trotting Association Incorporation Filed
Articles announce the Illinois Trotting Association with 5000 shares at 10 dollars each and total capital of 50000 dollars. Officers listed are J A Kincaid president M L Potts vice president and C M Williams secretary. A half mile track will be built at the state zoo grounds in Springfield with a steel grandstand for 6000 and barns for 240 horses plus trainer quarters and a street car line to the park.
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Illinois Trotting Association
Ilinois Trotting Association
J. A. Kincaid
M. L. Potts
C. M. Williams
Illinois State Zoo and Amusement Company
Heighth Street
Springfield
The American League Race
The race in the American league is exciting with daily changes in standings among Johnson’s balanced teams. The Boston club struggles with losses and must surge to improve, especially against western teams when they play in the east.
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Ban Johnson
Johnson
Bostons
Boston
Attell to Meet Kid Herman For Featherweight Bout
If Abe Attell meets Kid Herman the alleged American featherweight champion could face a genuine whipping. Herman is clever and hits hard with weight to spare, though Attell may change his mind as he often does about three times a week.
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Attell
Herman
Abe Attell
Kid Herman
Waddell Fully Recovered for Athletics, Mack Predicts Strong Year
Left arm injury last season limited Rube Waddell for the Philadelphia Athletics. This year his pitching has been excellent and Connie Mack expects another strong season from the southpaw.
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Rube Waddell
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Mayor Guthrie Rejects Pittsburg Game Passes Amid Graft Claims
National League releases show officials from Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, St. Louis to various cities. Mayor George W. Guthrie of Pittsburg refuses season passes to local games and skips the opening, calling baseball passes graft. Sam Crane comments that Hanlon can mold pennant winners from weaker material, questioning Reds’ promises.
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National League
Pulliam
John Vowinkle
Cincinnati
Utien
H. Munson
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Frank WR
Oberlin
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
J. J. Jokerst
St. Louis
Springfield
George W. Guthrie
Sam Crane
New York
Hanlon
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
National League Contracts Promulgated by President Pulliam
President Pulliam announces the contracts for Ambrose Puttmann R B James and O H Stanage with St Louis and Edward Karger with Pittsburgh. The agreements formalize player commitments within the National League.
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Pulliam
Ambrose Puttmann
R. B. James
0. H. Stanage
St. Louis
Edward Karger
Pittsburg
Early Risers Laxative Pills Gain Noted Repute
Thousands yearly rely on Early Risers for relief from constipation. The pleasant pills are described as reliable and effective without griping and have become a staple in millions of homes. Sold by all druggists.
Carter Bros Store Stoves at Reasonable Rates
Stoves stored by Carter Bros hardware at 55 Stephenson St. offered at reasonable rates for customers seeking storage of their cooking and heating appliances.
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Carter Bros' Hardware
Stephenson *St
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