09 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
1
Representative W P Hepburn attacks railroad stock manipulation and overcapitalization. He cites Union Pacific and Alton cases, calls for government regulation of stock issues, and warns that publicity is the only check on financial excesses. He argues Congress must address this issue as a major policy concern.
The piece argues the wealthy may not have heaven’s assurance despite material success. It notes the instincts of money makers are legitimate, while warning against greed’s depravity, and questions if riches equate to true happiness or virtue.
Governor Hughes of New York argues the state has many honorable workers and urges unity across classes. He stresses the need to grow good men with character and to provide equal opportunity rather than blame others for corruption.
An Indiana reader endorses Doan's Ointment for skin ailments including piles. Testimony cites a child’s rash being cured after use, praising relief from itching and a complete recovery. Ad includes price and Buffalo agent details, reflecting period advertising style.
Prof H A Howell of Howell's American School in Havana Cuba testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved his baby during a severe illness on February 3 and that the remedy gave prompt relief within days. Also notes local events in Steubenville and Gallipolis with Bramble murder arrest details.
An ad promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for shoulder pain with vigorous application promising quick relief. The report notes Thomas Willis, a Black man, was charged at West Pittston Magistrate Mhret for killing Cameron Cool, the wealthy horseman. Willis expressed regret for the act. An ad also pitches Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild and effective with free samples at drugstores.
A long note to George Churchill discusses a three-poultry-house painting job using two paints priced 1.60 and 1.75 per gallon. It traces painting costs, gallons used, and four year touchups, asserting Devoe paint costs less per job and lasts longer. J. M. Stewart & Co sell Devoe paints.
James S. Lockard runs as a Republican candidate for treasurer in Jefferson County. He is described as burgess of his town for two terms before Lindsey's absorption by Panxautaw Dey. A native of Indiana and brother of Mrs J W McCartney, he seeks the office amid a field of five Republicans.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an effective cure for colds, throat troubles, and croup, with testimonials from Harry Wilson of Waynetown Indiana. It also notes the sale by druggists and Dan Wagner's shop sale, plus new owners Frank Snyder and Harry McPhilly at the blacksmith shop. Additional items promote Chamberlains Salve for skin diseases and a custom tailored Bull suit from Miller the tailor.
House rental offering one half house for up to three persons in one family with no children. A brown mare nine years old and a brown horse four years old, both described, listed for sale. Position sought by D Altemys at 182 East Philadelphia Street. Help wanted: girl for general house work in a small family. Exchange notices include rummage sale or Presbyterian church social with umbrella. respondent to come to office.
Altoona reports a drowning incident after a flood in Martin wad. In Harrisburg preparations swirl as Henry Gassaway Davis, age eighty five, weighs governor candidacy for the Democratic ticket. In Charleston a quarrel between laborers led to a pursuit and escape. A farmer Augutus Weeman of Boontonville dies instantly from a fall. A court action in Morrow borrows money claim for cutting riven. A man possessed forty dollars hidden in a stocking eludes discovery after two assaults.
Court action in the Consolidated Mines company versus miners’ wives prompts a broad injunction restraining any acts harming the mineowners. In Corry, Damon brothers cleared of charges in a suburban case. Emma Goldman suppression in Chicago. police bar meeting. Confederate veteran Priester, aged 108, dies in Salkehatchie, S C, after a long service record.
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