Freight rates spark Illinois rail shippers' protest
Illinois witnesses before rail and warehouse board accuse railroads of discriminating against Chicago shippers. Chicago to Detroit rates show higher first class charges than farther cities, with detailed figures from Chicago to Springfield and other towns, highlighting inequities in freight pricing.
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Springfield
Niger
Chiarge Shippers
Assuelie Lion
Chicago
Barlow
Chicago Shippers’ Association
Telligess
Utlnois
Thirbow
Mott Vernon
Martinet
Safer
Hoomington
Spinefield
Beentiur
Braceville
Follet
Braidveoad
Peoria
Dauville
Giedier
Great Western sells reduced homeseekers tickets dates
Land agents and home seekers are informed that the Chicago Great Western Railway will sell homeseekers tickets to multiple regions on May 2 and June 6 and 20, with round trip discounts. Additional May and June dates include Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Canadian northwest joints. Contact any Great Western agent or P. Himer, GP. A., St. Paul, Minn, for details.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Southwest
Minnesota
Dakotas
Canundian
Northwest
Great Western
Ord. P. Himer
GP. A
St. Paul
Minn
Low Fares to West Coast and Seattle Area Train Sale
Low excursion rates announced via Chicago Great Western and North Western lines. Tickets to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego and others on select sale dates May 18 to 28 with return limits. Agents listed in Chicago Minnesota and western routes offer reduced fares for Elks meetings and National Baptist anniversaries.
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Portland
Ore
Chicago Great Western Railway
Seattle
Tacoma
Bellingham
Very Low Rates to Illinois Sunday School Assoc
Reduced passenger fare offered to Illinois Sunday School Association travellers via the Chicago and North Western Railway. Ex 7e 28 and 24 limited to return until May 27 inclusive. Applies through agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Clinton, Ill
North-Western Line
Chicago & North Western Railway
Decatur Guards Split as City Forces Clash in Law Enforceme
Decatur with two police bodies guards the town as one force operates under city rollins while the other coalition resists in court. A chaotic scene unfolds as bonds are approved for a new force, while the old guard claims control and protests the move.
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Decatur
Tel
Airy
Preratiualus
Ech Dewees Diy
Qoicely
Martyar
Forcas
Paul Rollins
Manufacturers in council discuss rates and governance
A large assembly of leaders from the National Association of Manufacturers met opening sessions with advocates for government ownership, while warnings against state rate controls drew mixed opinions. The May 17 conference also featured Canada’s first Christian Scientist conviction and a Louisville notes on plow company mergers aiming for national market power.
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Atlanta
Gan
Atey
SCO
E.enes Agers
Nacionale Association of Manufacturers
Tetr Hidles
Witte States
Baneay
Ladinaiepotis
Aithe
aMss
Pal Ownershipe
Ail
Gaye Wierd
Canada
Vaurk Fra
Sraieh Crotele
Nother
Warlliter
Christian Selenite
Lsabede Cgaawat
Mharbeth Fee
Wallin
Wathen
Hanan Angel for a Wife in Springfield Court
May 4 at the residence of the sister’s husband in Springfield, Misa Adi Hliot of SL Lewis, a New York probationary officer known as the Ameo of the Tombs, was tar vied to MN freak ShelHerd, mister of bur vil preparatory aschool.
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Hanan Angel
St. Lois
Misa Adi Hliot
Lewis
New York
Ameo
ShelHerd
Missing man mystery in Tavwoin Neb area
An apparent disappearance near Tavwoin Neb on May 1 involves T. Birks and the Blettinger Bros. company. Clues are scarce as locals search for the missing person whose whereabouts remain unknown.
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Neb
T. Birks
de Blettinger Bros
Tds Verlag
Dr Pierce promoted tonic for digestion and blood
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a vegetable, alcohol free tonic that aids digestion and blood formation. It claims improved liver action and elimination, promising a healthier body when the blood is pure. Free medical adviser offered with stamps for mailing costs to Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo, N Y.
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New York
Chicago
Pierce
Invalid Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
Dr. Pierce
R, V
Fierce
Skilled Horseshoers Face Social Bias And Career Hurdles
The piece reports on the struggle for young men to enter the traditional horseshoeing trade amid social bias toward the blacksmith craft. It notes changing regulations and the desire for better status, while contrasting wages, dirty work, and the appeal of other trades as aspirants weigh life prospects. It includes broader commentary on science and society with brief quotes.
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Fou
Inghamton
CAN CONTROL RATES HAS A MONOPOLY AS TO FRUIT
Washington May 17 The Armour company testifying before the interstate commerce committee admitted twenty to forty exclusive contracts with railroads for fruit transport and a monopoly in parts of the west and seaboard. Robbins said private contracts shield the firm from interstate rules and that Armours ships fruit in private cars, controlling shipments on lines like Pere Marquette while denying a general California monopoly.
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Washington
George B. Robbins
Arthony Cor Tule Catipeology
Aumours
Ihe
Iis
Robbins
Chev
Haliverds
Tie Sai
Ute
Mikins
Seems
Kikins
Tusista
Dotliver
Armour Est
Hines
Molliver
Armonts
Aly
California
Milward Manor King Alfonso Agency May 17 Appointment
The report notes May 17 as a birth day and marks appointments involving King Alfonso of Spain and others. Ambassadors and correspondents are listed with names such as Trovon and Ab Petershueg. The fragmentary text references Russian and British ties and a US ambassador appointment amid unclear context.
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Milward
Alfonso
Kanon
Alfonson
Spain
Mary
Trovon
Steno
Ab Petershueg
Fauperer Nicobts
Haren Hasen
Vussia
United States
European and American political and shipping news summary
The report covers multiple political figures and events including Senator Wiliaia OY Cui and Lord Selhorne, with European topics such as the European Home Cured session at Patvolr and the crisis in Anechtlisig. It notes the steel freighter Jamies P. Walsh launched from Craig shipyards in Oledo, O. and various sessions across St. Louis, Patvolr, and Norwich.
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Poe Aidan
Sandy
Chevedinadl
Wiliaia OY
Cui
Dias Prore
New York
Selhorne
Lord Mila
Saute
Das R
Croae
Espasion
Washington May tithe pwentieth SU meeting disrupted
A fragmented Washington report describes the twentieth SU meeting of an association, with ministers and researchers debating nervous system topics. A grand jury session at the federated court is noted, plus mentions of ships, prices for livestock, and a steamer incident linking Santivge to General Mixitie.
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Vey
Gomez
Playaua
Santivge
General Mixitie
Kidney Health Claims and Local Market Notes From Era
An assortment of notices and ads describe health claims for Alex's Kidney Cure, marketed by H. J. Moogh and Wm. Jungkuna, plus local agricultural notes on crops, potatoes, and a physician’s endorsement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The piece also cites a census figure for Indians of Canada and mentions commodity prices and produce availability in Oklahoma.
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Chamberlain
Geo. W. Emory
Rock Mills
Ala
Port Sale
Foley Kidney Cure and Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ads Reel
A compact ad-laden item notes Foley's Kidney Cure touted as correcting kidney irregularities with claims of cures after other treatments fail. It also extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine, plus testimonials from Oscar Bowman and Mrs. Leggett. Mentions imitations of Honey and Tar and cautions to demand Foley and not substitutes.
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Chamberlain
Geo. L. Chubb
Harlan, Mich
Foley
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
H. J. Moogh
Wim
Jdungkunz
Paley & Co
Chicago
Poley
Boley’s
Af. J. Moogk and
Wai
Jungkung
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