Taft Begins Panama Isthmus Visit and Talks Toll Rates
President Taft arrived at Colon aboard the Tennessee and met with Lieut. Col. Goethals to review canal progress. Officials discussed toll rates and fortifications, with no decisions until Congress receives a winter message. Taft plans Gatun Dam and Culebra Cut inspections, and dining with President Arosemena.
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Panama
Taft
Panama Isthmus
Goethals
Culebra
Colon
Tennessee
Canal and Zone
Col. Goethal
Bernard Baker
Baltimore
Congress
Gatun Dam
Arosemena
Hotel Central
Guantanamo
Ciba
Wife Kills Husband Then Attempts Suicide in Bronx
In New York a Bronx physician Dr. Theodore Burgtorf was shot by his wife Anna as he slept. She then shot herself in the abdomen and side, later saying jealousy and not wanting to leave him drove the act. She remained in critical condition and refused surgery.
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New York
Theodore Burgtorf
Anna
Bronx
Burgtorf
Negro Slain in City by the Sea in Charleston
The body of Chris Bailey, a laborer, was found near Bricklayers Hill at Ashley Avenue and Line Street last night with a fatal slash wound to the heart. A woman seen fleeing near Five Mile Hill shortly after the discovery is being sought for questioning as detectives suspect a quarrel from a ball at Bricklayers Hill led to the murder. The coroner ordered an inquest for the morning. Bailey is unknown to police.
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Chris Bailey
Ashley Avenue
Line Street
Charleston
Fivemile Hill
Winn and Visanska Form Atlanta Law Copartnership
Mayor-elect Courtland S. Winn and Hon Walter W. Visanska organize a new law firm Winn and Visanska with offices in the Atlanta National Bank building. The partners are described as highly regarded counselors with broad public support and strong legal credentials.
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Courtland S. Winn
Walter
W. W
Wisanska
Atlanta Constitution
Foley's Honey and Tar in yellow carton sells safest cough remedy
Advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar comes in a yellow carton with black letters and urges customers to avoid substitutes. Credit to The Iseman Drug Co. and The Croft Drug Co. is given.
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Iseman Drug Co
Croft Drug Co
Motorman Admitted to Insane Hospital After Tragedy
Richmond Indiana reports B T Corkwell the motorman blamed for the Kingsland traction horror that killed forty eight people was admitted to an insane hospital today.
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Richmond
Ind
B. T. Corkwell
Kingsland Traction Borror
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ingredient Hexamethylenetetramine
The advertisement states Hexamethylenetetramine is a German chemical used as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as helpful at the first signs of kidney trouble to avoid serious illness.
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Isemen Drug Co
Croft Drug Co
German officer pleads guilty to Portsmouth fortifications sketches
Lieut Sieg fried Helm of the German army admitted making sketches of Portsmouth harbor fortifications. He was placed under bonds of 1250 dollars not to repeat the offense.
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London
Siegfried Helm
Portsmouth Harbor
Bell’s Anti Pain Relief Claims Quick Internal and External Aid
The ad touts Dr Bell’s Anti Pain as acting like magic for bowel trouble and as effective for almost instant relief of internal pain and external pains. It emphasizes rapid action and broad use for discomfort.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Presents 100 Dollar Reward
One hundred dollar reward offer for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes testimonial from Walding Kinnan Marvin and endorsement of F. J. Cheney. Claims cure by internal consumption and blood mucous system action. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Prisoner Writes Book of Anthems in Tombs
Alfred Dalby, confined in the Tombs, is composing a book of church choirs anthems and hopes to finish before his term ends. The first anthem Entreat Me Not from Ruth was sung at a prison service yesterday with Dalby leading on the Tombs chapel organ as fellow prisoners offered congratulations.
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New York
Alfred Dalby
Tombs Prison
Ruth
Naomi
Dalby
Tombs Chapel
Foley Kidney Pills End Backaches and Urinary Irregularities
Battle Creek resident S Parsons testifies Foley Kidney Pills cured his severe kidney and bladder trouble. He suffered backaches and shooting pains before using the pills, then was relieved entirely and offers the product a high recommendation through The Iseman Drug Co and The Croft Drug Co.
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S. Parsons
Battle Creek
Mich
Iseman Drug Co
Croft Drug Co
Wheat as a South Carolina staple and diversified farming path
Prof. J. N. Harper of the South Carolina Experiment Station urges wheat cultivation in the South as a keystone of diversified farming. He details soil types, planting windows through December, seed varieties Red May and Blue Straw, and fertilization schedules with phosphoric acid, ammonia, nitrate of soda, and potash to maximize yields and support early spring grazing.
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South
South Carolina
Clemson College Experiment Station
Piedmont
Coastal
J. N. Harper
S. C. Experiment Station
Foley Kidney Pills advertising claim prompts caution
A vintage ad endorses Foley Kidney Pills as upbuilding strengthening and soothing with tonic action and quick results from The Iseman Drug Co and The Croft Drug Co.
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Iseman Drug Co
Croft Drug Co
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cures Cold and Throat Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy that breaks up severe colds and throat irritation. It claims rapid relief from coughs, colds, grippe, and bronchial troubles.
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Dr. Bell
Wealthy bring down church as rich men drift from faith
Reverend Underhill denounces wealthy church members for venality and hypocrisy. He claims rich donors not living upright lives erode trust, empty pews, and drive the middle class and workers away from the Church of the Ascension.
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Andrew F. Underhill
Church of the Ascension
New York
Underhill
Luthe Eagle Eye Salve Promises Clear Vision
An ad claims Beautiful Eyes are desired by all and offers Luthe Eagle Eye Salve to remove eye inflammation and restore beauty. The pitch targets readers seeking eye relief and clarity.
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Winn & Visanska
Atlanta
National Bank Building
Clemson College Extension Work
Arctic Circle
Equator
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