The Wages of Sin and Financial Collapse in New York
The article recalls the era of financial disaster as John J. Jenkins Sr. of Brooklyn’s First National Bank dies amid indictments. It cites nineteen related suicides, indictments against bankers, and a surge in crime. Union services address murder and Mosaic law, with crime statistics from 1905 to 1907 showing rising murders and convictions and urging juries to uphold duty.
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New York
John J. Jenkins
First National Bank
Brooklyn
Meriry
Jenkins
Fabal
Supreme Court
Busy Here and There in Sermon at Duncan Church
Rev T E Morris delivered a morning sermon at Duncan Methodist Church on opportunity and responsibility. He urged the church to guard moral issues, citing capital and labor, temperance, Sabbath, and the needy, warning busy people not to replace eternal verities with worldly concerns.
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T. E. Morris
Ahab
Georgetown
Mischief by Boys Prompts Church Seating Suggestion
During morning services at the Methodist Church three young boys caused annoyance with constant talking and rude behavior. A notice urges that such children be seated with parents or kept at home to preserve sacred services. The Loyal McConnell Co announces a fashion display March 25 from 7 30 to 10 30 with an all day opening Wednesday.
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Methodist Church
McConnell, Co
Tragic Fall River Incident Ends Life and Two Children
Mrs Florida Terien aged 25 died by gas in Fall River yesterday, leaving two children aged 4 and 2 months. The report notes a suicide with a family tragedy, while other brief items mention a theater show, Rebecca meeting, and market notices.
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Florida Terien
Fall River
Electic Theatre
Local Grocery Prices Advertised Prices
A P. Foxworth Co offers cheese at 15 cents per pound and eggs at 20 cents per dozen. C. Florida Cracker cane syrup in tins is advertised by C. P. Foxworth Co.
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P. Foxworth Co
C. P. Foxworth Co
Florida
Georgetown License Notice for 1908 with City Fees
Notice to all parties doing business in Georgetown. Licenses for 1908 are due April 1 at the Clerk and Treasurer’s office City Hall. Unpaid by May 1 incur a 20 percent penalty. Licensed vehicles receive a license tag to be affixed conspicuously. W. T. Black C and T.
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Georgetown
City Hall
W. T. Black
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Presbyterian Church
W. L. R. Cahal
Baptist Church
God
Rebecca
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Acme
Williams Coffee Co
Arthur C. Evans
Front St
Carolina Holw Co
Front Street
Highmarket
J. H. Fraser
Agt
D. S
Farrar& Wescott
Farrar & Wescott
Loyal McConnell Co
RE. & EN Beaty Engineers and Contractors
Civil Engineering
Georgetown, Ss. C
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