Trust and Traveler Fight Drummer System in Trade
New York dispatch reports P E Dowe, head of the Commercial Travelers National League, receiving a letter from Senator Chandler of New Hampshire arguing the cost of commercial travelers is essential to maintain competition and prevent trusts from raising retail prices. The letter contends the old system required retailers to travel to factories, while the Drummer system saves costs by dispatching travelers to retailers, a practice Chandler says is crucial to preserve consumer savings and competition.
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Galers
Contested Nelson county vote case before court of appeals
In Kentucky the court of appeals will decide today on 1 198 votes certified for WW BP instead of W S Taylor. The case questions jurisdiction and state election powers as officials prepare to canvass returns. A decision could affect gubernatorial final settlement and the state election commission meeting timing.
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Brankfort
Court of Appeals
Nelson County
WW. BP
W. Ss.” Taylor
Gower Court
Wat W. Halstead
Goebel
Jonze A. P. Humphrey
Augustus E. Willson
Taylor
State Election Commission
Young Wisconsin farmer learns he is heir to fortune from Paris
Chippewa Falls dated November 25 reports Frank Steinmetz, a young farmer from Tilden, received a letter from Paris stating he is a visionate twice over and heir to part of his grandfather's fortune.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Frank Steinmetz
Tilden
Paris
Museum receives Alaskan zoology column by Leon Gale
Ann Arbor Nov 25 a to temic column from southern Alaska has been presented to the University of Michigan Museum by Leon J Gale assistant in zoology Springfield Nov 25 all the offices in the state house are closed this afternoon in respect to Vice President Hobart and on account of his funeral
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Alaska
Museum of the
University of Michigan
Leon J. Gale
Springfield
Tils
State House
Hobart
Onarga
Ills
Adam Sharp
Sharp
Old Position Joke Stirs Mississippi Senate Race
A Memphis Scimitar quip about John Allen claims he joked about his old home and the family servant’s comment on his political run. The piece cautions birth marks on skin reflect deeper mood, praising Dr. Pierces Favorite Prescription for strengthening mothers and easing maternity without narcotics.
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John Allen
Mississippi
Lawsy
John
Mr. Allen
Mr. Allen. ‘Why, Runnin Fur Office
O’ Case
Memphis Scimitar
Avery
No Roughness Football Experiment Promises Safe Game
A Chicago Record excerpt imagines a football game without brutality. A male narrator pitches a new experiment where any roughness leads to immediate disqualification. The female observer dismisses the idea as dull and foolish.
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Chicago
A Sure Sign of Croup
A hoarse child signals approaching croup and Chamberlin's Cough Remedy, if given upon hoarseness or at the onset of the cough, can prevent the attack. Mothers keep it handy for ease and comfort. For sale by Emmert & Burrell. Manila reports cruiser Charleston aground off Luzon has drifted to deep water and is total logs.
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Chamberlin
Emmert & Burrell
Manila
Charleston
Luzon
Well Known Lima Railroad Man Endorses Foley’s Kidney Cure
Geo H Hansan an engineer on the E and with H J Moogh W F Jungkunz Co says Foley’s Kidney Cure relieved his backache after one bottle and recommends it to train men. Also notes a Cuba colony plan to raise fruit for US markets and establish a winter resort will be recommended soon.
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Lima
Foley
Geo. H. Hansan
H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz & Co
Cuba
United States
Oley s Honey and Tar Promises Pneumonia Prevention
An advertisement urges taking a dose of Oley s Honey and Tar after exposure or at the start of a cold to prevent pneumonia or consumption. It credits H. J. Moogk and W. F. E. Dungkunz & Co. with the claim.
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Oley
H. J. Moogk
W. FE
Dungkunz & Co
Russian Inventor Claims Tieing Machine Speed Record
M Freedoroff, a young Russian inventor, asserts the creation of a tying machine capable of reaching a maximum speed of 108 miles an hour as the new benchmark.
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M. Freedoroff
Gave Up by Four Doctors Finds Health After Foley's Cure
A grateful letter from Mrs. J. M. Barey and colleagues credits Foley's Kidney Cure for saving their daughter after four doctors gave up. She can now walk several miles without fatigue and thanks the medicine and the H. J. Moogk firm for the treatment.
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Foley
J. M. Barey
H. J. Moogk
W. F. Jungkunz
Police demand pay raise sparks Chicago strike threat
Chicago police patrolmen press for a $200 yearly raise, backed by meetings across wards. They cite New York’s higher wages and greater demands, arguing existing pay fails to reflect duties. Some favor a quiet request, others warn of a possible strike if denied.
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Chicago
Belleville Street Car Strike Deepens
In Belleville Illinois President Day of the Electric street railways refuses to run cars except mail service until authorities guarantee protection causing heightened tension. Rail service between Belleville and East St Louis suspended. In Decatur Illinois an agreement ends a miners strike after nine weeks, granting eight hour day and union recognition to about four hundred miners.
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Belleville
President Day
East St. Louis
Decatur
His
LOLLING PLACES FOR VETERANS TESTED IN ILLINOIS
Springfield dispatch reports Attorney General Akin will seek a writ of mandamus to force Adams county supervisors to establish voting districts and polling places within the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home at Quincy to test a 1809 law aiding elderly veterans.
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Springfield
Tls
Supreme Court
Akin
Board of Supervisors
Adams County
Quincy
General Assembly
Winter in the South Gulf Coast Travel Ad
A northern winter escape is advertised for the Gulf Coast along the Louisville & Nashville Railroad between Mobile and New Orleans. The copy touts mild climate, pure air, even temperatures, hunting and fishing, first class accommodations, and moderate prices. Through cars from northern cities and to Florida are highlighted. Contact J. K. Ridgely, N W P A, Chicago.
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Gulf Coast
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Mobile
New Orleans
Florida
J. K. Ridgely
Chicago
Liddif
Tour Of All Mexico Begins From Chicago January 28
A special vestibuled Pullman train will depart Chicago on January 28 for the City of Mexico and other major Mexican cities, returning to Chicago without changes. Limited to first class passengers, tickets cover all expenses. The tour is led by Beau Campbell, general manager of the American Tourist Association, with maps and tickets available from Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway agents.
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Pullman Palace
Chicago
Mexico
Republic
Beau Campbell
American Tourist Association
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Chicago North Western rail line land sale pitch
This notice targets investors and relocators with new Chicago and North-Western Railway Company towns on upcoming lines. It touts rising lot prices and strong investment or locator potential. It also notes half a million acres of timber land for sale at low prices and directs inquiries to J F Crevenann, Land Commissioner, Chicago & North-Western Railway Company, Chicago.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway Company
North-Western
J. F. Crevenann
Chicago & Northwestern Railwd Company
Chicago
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