Dissolution of tobacco trust spurs competition and profits drop
Washington May 10 The courts dissolution of the tobacco trust has led to competition among the seven successor companies. Despite higher total advertising costs and larger manufacturing expenses, profits in 1913 fell about 1.23 million from 1910 levels, while prices largely held. The report notes price changes for brands and notes independent firms remained less prosperous post dissolution.
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Tocco Trust
Bureau of Corporations
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
American Tobacco Company
Department of Justice
Germany
State Department
Ge Dilug
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Pohl
Great Tritain
Ireland
Movernitsiens
Great Britain
Atj
Comnantas Inced
Imany
National mood divided over response to affronts
Parts of the country veer between harsh measures and restraint. Some workingmen’s voices urge war as a preventive against further affronts to American dignity. Others call for severing diplomatic relations until proper apology. A mix of messages reached the White House through Secretary Bryan with similar views on the crisis.
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White House
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Congress
Lusitania
Falaba
Gulflight
Cushing
Lusitania Disaster Credited to German Sub U-39
Dispatches from Genoa report that German submarine U-39 sank the Lusitania. The Irish coroner's verdict charges wilful murder by the German government and officers. Survivors recount the ship's last moments and officials weigh possible U.S. actions as Wilson contemplates next steps.
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Lusitania
Kinsland
Ireland
Germany
Japan Ends War Dog Demands Over China Negotiations
Tokyo announced the naval and military moves in the China situation were cancelled. A Tokyo prepared statement said Japan submitted revised demands to China, aiming to meet the new war context with Germany, safeguard territorial integrity, open door rights, and strengthen ties with China to avert a regional crisis.
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Shantung
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Far Dinat
Pmigsian
Kaiser Wilhelm Letter to Queen of Greece Claims Final Victory
A Paris dated message purports to quote Kaiser Wilhelm to his sister the Queen of Greece. It claims Allied forces suffer massive casualties on both fronts with Russia losing 700000 men and 700 officers since the war’s start, while French losses increase as plan to continue similar strikes. The letter vows final victory and warns enemies to desist, ending with compliments to Tino.
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Greece
Tino
Wilhelm
Notice to Tax Payers Delinquent Taxes Due by May End
A fragmented notice warns taxpayers that all unpaid taxes must be paid before the end of May. The item names LEBBENNETT, the sheriff, and references a June deadline. It also includes garbled phrases about dandelions and war enthusiasm.
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Lebbennett
Spray Pump Buyer Ad Promises Experience Advantage
A local seller advertises spray pump materials claiming six years of experience solving spraying problems in the county. The note notes availability in town every Saturday.
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Tage
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Grafton Resident
Grafton resident E B Shaffer testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his constant dull backache and sharp stitches, after other medicines failed. He reports improved health and urges readers to ask for the same remedy from all dealers. Foster Milburn & Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
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Grafton
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B. Shaffer
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Mr. Shaffer
Foster-Milburn A
Buffalo, N.Y
Leo M. Frank Resentenced to Hang in June
Leo M. Frank was resentenced in Atlanta to be hanged on Tuesday, June 22 for the murder of Mary Phagan. The case renews attention as the high court action unfolds and the public weighs the implications of the revised sentence.
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Leo M. Frank
Atlanta
Leo M.frank
Mary Phagan
Guy G Means R PF D1 Grafton West Virginia
A historical notice lists Guy G Means with initials R PF D1 located in Grafton West Virginia. It appears as a fragmented identifier in an OCR page segment. The entry centers on a person and a place, reflecting a local archival record.
First Harrison anti-drug case acquitted in court
The first case under Harrison anti-drug law was tried before United States Commissioner Charles R. Lilly. Mrs Allie Walls of Newbury was charged with giving medicine containing a narcotic to relieve suffering. Evidence showed her innocence. no narcotic was proven and a physician testified the medicine likely involved dope. The defendant was released.
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Comm
Sioner
United States
Charles R. Lilly
Allie Walls
Newbury
Contract Tentative On Dewey Street Curb Work Approved
The adjourned meeting opened with bids for the curb on Dewey Street. A contract was awarded at six per foot for 520 feet, with Tarra Alta sand specified, and grading to John L. Robinson at 63 cents per cubic yard. Officials will advertise for Latrobe Street duties and require start by July 1. The St Mary Street plan remains unsettled due to funding concerns.
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Inn Singer
John L. Robinson
Onte
Latrobe Street
St. Mary Street
Ciy
Sunday Train Service Changes For Clarksburg Route
The Grafton Mercantile district reports the B&O railroad will not operate the Clarksburg to Cumberland Sunday train this coming season. The decision followed local merchants' requests for Sunday service after the spring schedule change on May 23. Special trains will be run to meet demand.
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Grafton
Clarksburg
Cumberland
Roane County man Griffith aka F. B. Rose eludes posse
Roane county deputies report Harry Griffith, also known as F B Rose, linked to four murders including Gassaway police chief slaying. He hides near Bear Dam aided by relatives as hundreds of officers, farmers, and volunteers hunt across several counties. Deputy Lace Wolfe says capture may come without bloodshed. Public reward rises to 760 dollars from multiple locals.
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Crecon
Vietimnry
Pyant
Quespway
Harrison
LH. Barnett
Gilmer County
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