Whalebacks Decline on Great Lakes Fleet
Detroit report notes whaleback ships once famed for Great Lakes trade fade as larger modern vessels dominate inland commerce. Only eight sail, two barges remain, and the last new build occurred in 1898 amid aging ships and shifting ownership by Pittsburgh Steamship and related firms.
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Detroit
Mich
Great Lakes
Alexander McDougall
Duluthn
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburg Steamship Company
Bessemer Iron Company
Rockefeller
American Steel Barge Works
Gallerien
Chicago
Atlantic
Wetmore
Pacific
Horn
Pittsburg Company
Alexander Holley
John Ericcson
Henry Cort
3. B. Neilson
J. B. Trevor
Samuel Mather
J. B. Colgate
Frank Rockefeller
Pacific Coast
Everett
Wash
Eggs Stored for Profit as Prices Rise in New York Market
Newark reports forty-five million eggs shipped since April placed in cold storage by warehousemen. Most eggs came from Indiana Michigan and Ohio bought at 23 to 24 cents a dozen plus two cents for insurance and storage totaling about 26 cents. If retail in New York next winter reaches 45 cents a dozen, a profit of 19 cents per dozen or over $700,000 could be earned.
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Newark
N. J
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Averance
New York
Morse's Eldest Son Will Be Cowpuncher
New York July 2 Edwin E Morse second son of Charles W Morse the federal prisoner at Atlanta whose wife seeks his pardon by the Wednesday in class of which a Taft son was a member Young Morse is described as a fine large manly fellow with his father's alert mind and New England temperament He will depart next Thursday for Wyoming to begin life as a cowhand on 20000 square miles of range
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New York
Edwin E. Morse
Charles W. Morse
Atlanta
Taft
Morse
New England
Wilds
Wyoming
Thaddeus York Former Hoosier Charged in Seattle
Thaddeus E. York, arrested in Seattle and charged with forgery, is said to have lived in Indianapolis and worked as a telegrapher in Connersville, Indiana. He has an artificial foot, aiding detectives in locating him, and is reportedly wanted in several cities.
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Seattle
Wash
Thaddeus E. York
Indianapoli
Connersville
Ind
York
Contractors Fined for Importing Men in Labor Case
Washington reports continued enforcement of anti alien labor laws with Secretary Nagel ordering border and seaport agents to block contractor use of foreigners. Civil suits yield large penalties. Grant Brothers Construction Co. of Los Angeles fined $45,000 for importing 45 aliens from Mexico to work on a Southern Pacific line project near Courtland Arizona.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Nagel
Department of Commerce and Labor
Immigration Bureau
United States
Grant Brothers’ Construction Company
Los Angeles
Cal
Mexico
Xnaco
Ariz
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Courtland
Immigration Board
Grant Company
Steel Corporation Builds Model City at Coreynear Birmingham
The United States Steel Corporation buys 2000 acres to host southern plants for subsidiaries. American Steel and Wire begins a 4 million dollar Corey plant under one roof. A coke oven complex and water dam add 4 and 2 million dollar investments respectively. 3000 jobs expected as Corey aims to be a model city with ideal homes.
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Birmingham
Ala
United States Steel Corporation
Corey
Gary
American Steel and Wire Company
Tennesse Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Ensley
Steel Corporation
The Fortune Hunter Chapter XIII to XIV
Sam Graham's store renovation draws crowds and public interest in Radville as Duncan expands offerings. Rumors swirl about the Bohun family and a northern romance, while Betty Graham keeps her distance amid growing business ambition and Duncan's fragile feelings.
Free 3.50 Recipe Promises Kidney Relief
An advertised remedy claims to cure weak kidneys and bladder pain within a week or so. The offer includes a free recipe mailed from Luck Building, with a push to purchase and send payment by mail to Tomas. The item presents as a promotional health notice with medical claims and a price structure.
Three Day Cure Claims Whisky Habit Ended
Indianapolis man J I S Foster reports a seventeen year whisky habit cured in three days at Neal Institute Woodruff Place. He says treatment began June 17 and ended June 5, with no cravings after discharge. Institute advertises a bond guarantee and three day cure, listing address 608 Middle Drive and contact numbers.
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S. Foster
Gale Street
Indianapolis
Neal Institute
Woodruff Place
I. J. S. Foster
Neal
Foster
Ind
Middle Drive
East Michigan
Woodruff
KR. H. Wil- Hama
Thornton Daggy
New Method Treatment Promises Women’s Health Cure
A veteran physician advertises extensive experience in diseases of women and a new method claimed to be pleasant, effective, and highly successful. The practice offers cures for ovarian issues, female weakness, displacements, back pain, painful periods, and a wide range of related ailments as well as other health problems. Located at the southeast corner of Delaware and Ohio Streets Bowie, with free confidential consultations.
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Indiana
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