Schwab Named President of Carnegie Steel Trust
Charles M. Schwab, chosen by Mr. Carnegie as president of the billion dollar steel trust, rose from a Pennsylvania grocer’s clerk earning $2.50 weekly to a $50,000 yearly salary. He built his career in Carnegie works, learning the steel business under A to Izzard, accumulating $30,000,000 in Carnegie stock and becoming a trusted lieutenant in major financial dealings.
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Charles M. Schwab
Carnegie
Billion Dollar Steel Trust
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Works
Engineer Corps
Izzard
United States
Sig
Mothers Debate Spanking in New York City Club
At the Berkeley Lyceum a New York mothers club discussed child discipline with contrasting views. Mrs. John F. Trow urged the rod or slipper for children under four, while others favored reason and consistent truthfulness later. A phonograph lullaby was cited as a practical quieting method, and members warned against rambling myths and emotional overreach.
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New York
New York City
Mothers’ Club
Berkeley Lyceum
John F. Trow
Mrs. Trow
Xiv
Ama ‘Atkinson
Harry Hastings
Brooklyn
Sarah Marie Harris
Ousted From His Own Home in Split Suit
Joseph Leo seeks separation from wife Bella claiming she abandoned him four times and, aided by her parents, threw him out of their home. Testimony heard in open court before Judge Bischoff with a decision due later. An unrelated testimonial from Julia Filbridge of West Cornwall, Conn notes Burdock Blood Bitters.
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New York
Joseph
Leo
Supreme Court
Burdock Blooderg
Julia ‘Filbridge
West
Cornwell, Conn
Miners Rent on Seventh Gage
Miners on the seventh gage rent reported in the brief notice.
Small-pox Patient Strains Police at Tenderloin Station
In New York on February 18 a Black man with suspected small pox was escorted into the Tenderloin station by two companions who dragged a third. The sergeant urged caution as ambulance and Board of Health staff arrived. Dr Youmans and Dr Benedict confirmed small pox and the patient, Charles Lawrence of 152 Twenty-seventh Street, was sent to Detention Hospital. Companions Charles Howell and James Miller were allowed to depart after disinfection.
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New York
Tenderloin
Ond
Dr. Youmans
Youmans
Board of Health
John Benedict
Detention Hospital
Charles Lawrence
Twenty-seventh-st
Charles Howell
James Miller
Elopement Fails as Polanki Follows Missing Couple
Joseph Ariowski, boarder at Charles Polanki’s home on Barren Island, elopes with Mrs. Polanki after a brief farewell. Polanki finds his wife missing on returning home to discover his watch and several dollars gone. A ferry chase spans four hours before a policeman catches the couple on the mainland.
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New York
Joseph Ariowski
Charles Polanki
Barren Island
Thein
Teacher Miss Hoff Brings Seven Boys to Order in Ohio
Akron February report describes Miss Minnile Hoff a young teacher who disciplined seven of the largest boys at the White grocery school in Springfield township. After her decisive actions the court ruled she acted justified praising her fit for the role.
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Akron
Minnile Hoff
Miss Hoff
Rufus Wright
Springfield Township
Lunatic in Nassau Court Causes Riot and Attack
A lunatic named John Leavitt arraigned in Nassau County Court at Mineola breaks away and attacks Dr. William Hoag of Manhasset, injuring him before officers intervene. Sheriff Wood attends the afternoon session and Leavitt challenges the sheriff, prompting renewed concern over court security.
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Mineola
L. L
Nassau County Court
John Leavitt
Coles
Seabury
Leavitt
William H. Hoag
Manhasset
Dr. Hoag
Donnelly
Electric Bench Shocks Suspect in New Jersey Court
In Paterson New Jersey on February 18 Joseph Carotozzoll testified in a quarter sessions trial that a brass rail at the city court recorder’s bench was electrified to discipline prisoners. He claimed a shock during questioning led to his confession though the jury found him guilty.
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Paterson
N. J
Joseph Carol Toazell
City Court
Carotozzoll
Compulsory Vaccination Debate Faces Public Health Panel
Boston February 18 testimony urged abolition of compulsory vaccination. Dr James B Bell argued more deaths result from vaccination than smallpox and called it a religious rights violation. Dr Montague Leverson cited five week health data and rejected germ theory. William Lloyd Garrison and Mrs Hulda Loomis challenged state power to force vaccination.
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Boston
Committee On Public Health
James B. Bell
Montague R. Leverson
Brooklyn
State Board of Health
C. H. Abbott
Leverson
William Lloyd Garrison
Hulda Loomis
Big Python Wakes Up at Philadelphia Zoo
After three months of dormancy a large python at a Philadelphia zoo stirred as warm sun warmed its den The reptile moved circling the cage and darting at unfamiliar objects while its mate slept on The snake finally settled back into a coma like state as temperatures cooled.
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Philadelphia
Chicago council to probe theater make up and costumes
A Chicago city council committee led by Aldermen Raymer Martin and Brennan will inspect stage disguises and green room items to enforce health standards. They plan mandatory disinfection of theatrical costumes upon arrival in the city.
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Chicago
Green Room
Walter Raymer
Republan
Charles Martin
John Brennan
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Dental clinic notes open for patient care
W Cor Delaware and Chliosts advertises accepting patients from 8 a m to 5 p m for all kinds of dental work. Fees are set to cover cost only.
Cheap California colonist tickets offered on several routes
Special Pacific transportation rates to California available Feb 12 and every Tuesday through April 30 via the Ogden and California route. Chicago to California $20, with other starting points including St Louis Memphis and New Orleans at reduced fares. Details from W. Netmyer G W A 8 P Co Chicago and W H Connor C A Pp Res Chamber of Commerce Bldg Cincinnati.
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Skeneern Pacific Company
Ogden
Hset
California
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Orre
Pany
W. E Netmyer
P. Co
Clark St
Ill
W.H. Connor
C. A
Chamber. Commerce Bldg
Cindintiats
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Endorse Digestive Health Claim
The article defends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for indigestion and sour stomach arguing no tonic or laxative can replace digestive enzymes. It asserts one grain of the tablet digests 3,000 grains of meat and that regular use after meals prevents and treats indigestion for both sick and healthy people.
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Stuart
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Thomas
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Indiana Trust Building
Moses Optical CO
Faraem
Cense
Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis
J. M. Rowe
Optician
E. R. Dreithaler
Delaware St
Equitable Credit System
Coupou—People’s Outfitting Co
A. L. Runyon
College
W. S. McLaughlin
C. H. Richards
J. McGuire
Prospect
C. W. Cotton
Alabama
P. J. Riley
W. Washington
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E. Carpenter
Thos. Cassady
Irvington
C. D. Tressler
English Ave
H. Biddle
People’s Outfitting Co
Washington St
Kentucky Ave
Peninsular Steel
Chas. II. Hartman
East
Court House
the Parrott-Taggart Bakery
Jewel
Lilly & Stalnaker
E. Washington St
Larkin &Co
Mass. Ave
Aladdin
Indiana National Bank
W. T. Malott
E. L. M’kee
Edward 8B. Porter
Hess Han
Eeiaien
Ranaut
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