Government halts suit as National Packing plans dissolution
Attorney General Wickersham said the government will hold in abeyance its Sherman act suit against National Packing Company after the beef packers announced voluntary dissolution by August 1. The firm, owned by Armour Swift and Morris interests, controls major meat interests and may propose a dissolution plan or face further action.
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Washington
Wickersham
National Packing Company
Wilkinson
Chicago
Armour, Swift and Morris
Department of Justice
Equity
The
West Facing Big Strike on Harriman Lines
The West braces for the largest railroad walkout in history as 200000 to 300000 shopmen vote to strike. Negotiations between Julius Kruttschnitt and shopmen leaders stalled, shaping a wider West Coast crisis tied to Harriman line troubles and Taft’s lack of settlement action.
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Denver
Julius Kruttschnitt
Harriman Lines
Harriman Line
Colorado & Southern
Denver & Rio Grande
Taft
The Chief Requisite By David Belasco Condemns Notable Divorce Seekers
In New York an interview with David Belasco attacks a rare ultra society woman type who seeks divorce for publicity. A lawyer boasts he can secure a private divorce for 500 dollars, prompting the woman to question the price of publicity.
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David Belasco
New York
Cuticura Remedies Restore Eczema Suffering Baby’s Skin
A Nebraskan mother recounts her three year old Gilbert’s eczema worsening from infancy. After two Chicago doctors failed, Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleared his skin in four weeks, drawing praise for the child’s renewed facial appearance and well being. Samples offered by Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
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Gilbert
Chicago
H. Albrecht
West Point
Neb
Dept. L
Boston
Henpecked Lion and Teas in Remarkable Ad Banter
A playful exchange features Mrs Benham and Mrs Winslow in an old advertisement exchange. They compare Garfield Tea and Teething Syrup while joking about lion taming and aging love. The dialogue blends product claims with humorous personifications.
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Benham
Mrs. Benham
A Gentle Result In Prize Fight Synopsis
A brief note recounts a boxing match described as dull with one fighter allegedly falling asleep, suggesting the bout ended due to inactivity rather than a decisive knockout. The exchange highlights differing views on the excitement of prize fights.
Telegram Bills Spark Dispatch-Driven Wiring
A quip about high telegram charges follows a remark on using dispatch for letters. The exchange implies careless messaging and cost concerns, highlighting the tension between speedy communication and expense. No individuals or organizations are named in the fragment.
Hard for the Housewife Kidney Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the best remedy for kidney trouble. It cites Mrs. John Robinson of Modesto California describing back pain swelling dizziness and relief after using Doan's. The ad urges readers to remember the name and mentions 50 cents at stores.
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Dean
John Robinson
Modesto
Cal
Doan
Remedy on Beef Prices Cites Supply Strategy
In a brief exchange a speaker notes beef costs remain high while another suggests the cure is preventing prices from falling. The dialogue frames price control as a policy aim through market intervention and timing.
Canton Mayor Quotes Titanic OfficerStatement
The Canton mayor cites a recalled Titanic officer remark as a sharp blow to the Titanic administration. A proverb about a Canton boy and a nurse frames the quote, while a woman’s concealment is noted as ignorance.
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Turnbull
Canton
Titanic
Tommy
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Wicker
SHAM
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Danna
Carter
Somers
Defald Ave
Brookins
Ae "Ito
W.N. Y
L. Douglas
L. Dosgiss
W.L
Sbasiaps
Bebe Raaio Agld
Dougie Hen
Becau
Douglas
W.L. Douglas
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