Investigations renew attack on Standard Oil and trusts
The piece denounces repeated investigations of the Standard Oil trust as publicity fames and calls for action over corruption and political games. It cites beef, railroads, and vice probes, questions Congress and the Illinois committee, and criticizes war policy and Prohibition politics while urging real reform and accountability.
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Standard Oil Company
Iike
Supreme Court
Illinois
Chicago
Parthian shot cited after Manila truce visit
The San Francisco Star notes President Gonzanga’s remark to Filipino commissioners who left Manila under a flag of truce. He questions why a nation with a constitution seeks to colonize distant peoples who fought for the same rights they enjoy, drawing a parallel to America's fight against England.
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Manila
Gonzanga
Spain
America
England
San Francisco Star
Ganu er Deadly Cure Claimed for Cancer in 19th Century Advertisement
An advertisement touts Swift's Specific as a cure for cancer once deemed incurable. It recounts a family history of cancer, describes a malignant internal growth, and claims eighteen bottles cured a patient, asserting Swift's Specific as the sole cure and offering a book by mail through Atlanta, Georgia.
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Mster
Swift
Elupael
Spon
Winston
N.C
Atliuts
Georgis
Edison’s war forecast sparks debate on civilization
Thomas A. Edison said that a great war between civilized nations could not last more than 30 days due to advanced electrical development. The statement drew quick quips, questioning whether the United States is itself enlightened and civilized, as noted by the People’s Advocate of Meadville, Pennsylvania.
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Standard Oil
United States
Standard Oil Company
America
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
People’s Advocate
Meadville
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