Beveridge Presses Tobacco Trust Critique in Senate
Senator Beveridge of Indiana framed a senate hearing as a strong rebuke of the tobacco trust. He denounced bribery and lobbyist influence, claimed expanded retail and production interests, and asserted tax and price abuses aimed at boosting profits from 1899 to 1906. He argued U.S. tobacco taxes are low by international standards and warned of potential revenue gains if taxed like England or France. He traced the trust’s growth from manufacturing to retail invasion and cited department of commerce findings on price manipulation.
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Washington, D. C
Tobacco Trust
Beveridge
Indiana
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Trust
House
Finance Committee
United States
England
France
Americans
Department of Commerce and Labor
Blackhand plan fatal to a boy in Chicago
Chicago police report a 15 year old boy, Ralph Berendt, killed during a blackhand plot to obtain 15 000 dollars from S E Grossfeld, a wholesale grocer. Berendt confessed before dying and implicated cousin Alfred Hasse, who denies involvement.
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Chicago
Raloph Berendt
Bud
Alfred Hasse
Young Berendt
S. E. Grossfeld
Grossfeld
Grosefeld
Heinrich
Berendt
Alfred
Hasse
Blackhand
The Fascination of a Man with a Girl Delicate Pretend Fear
A reflective note on a man noticing a girl's coy act of fear that hints at desire. The scene captures a tense, playful dynamic as she pretends to resist a kiss to provoke his interest.
Bishop McFaul Attacks Colleges Over Immorality
Bishop James A. McFaul of Trenton accuses Yale and a list of major colleges of undermining faith and promoting immorality. He cites courses on political economy marriage and democracy as eroding sacred principles and threatens to urge Catholics to oppose sending sons to these universities if his charges are not disproved.
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Trenton
WN. J
James A. McFaul
N. J
Hadley
Yale
McFaul
Bishop McFaul
Harvard
Princeton
University of Pennsylvania
George Washington University
William and Mary
University of Chicago
Columbia
Syracuse
University of California
Schaeffer Loses Spot as Ball Clubber Gets Walking Papers
Charles Schaeffer, catcher and first baseman since the season start, received his walking papers from Manager Joe Safford yesterday morning. He had shown good form until a few days ago when his batting eye disappeared, and roster limits left no room for him after 24 games with 83 at bats and six runs scored.
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Charles Schaeffer
Joe Safford
Schaeffer
Batting star posts 18 hits with 217 average and stellar fielding
The player totaled 18 hits with four sacrifice hits and three stolen bases, producing a .217 batting average. He logged 195 putouts, 15 assists and five errors for a .977 fielding percentage.
Cunningham May Not Be Renamed
In Madison on June 25 it is likely T. J. Cunningham of Chippewa Falls will not be reappointed to the board of civil service commissioners. His term expired June 9. Two strong candidates emerge Emil Wittzack of Fountain City and Prof. Heim of Horicon. Appointment likely in the next few days.
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Madison, Ws
T. J. Cunningham
Chippewa Falls
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Emil Wittzack
Fountain City
Prof
Heim
Horicon
Mine Horror Will Total 21 Deaths
In Lackawanna Coal and Coke mine No 4 at Wehrum Pennsylvania an explosion Wednesday killed 17 men and injured 16 more. Rescue efforts continue as authorities fear four more deaths among the injured gasps. All survivors are housed at the State Hospital in Spangler forty miles away.
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Wehrum
Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company
Spangler
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad June July fare to New York
Low round trip fares from Chicago to New York City and other eastern destinations during June and July 1909. Return limit thirty days with stop-overs at Pittsburg Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia. For information contact R C Haase N W T P es O Paul or B N Austin G P A Chicago.
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Chicago
New York City
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
R. C. Haase
O. Paul
B. N. Austin
Another Turkish Rebellion Near Constantinople
Turkish unrest intensifies as friction grows between the Young Turks and the military faction led by Gen Cheftek Pasha. Observers expect a clash soon amid rising tensions near Constantinople.
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Constantinople
Philipopopils
Turkey
Young Turks
Cheftek Pasha
Woman forgives her husband if no one else will
A reflective quote notes that a woman can forgive her husband for anything if others refuse to forgive him. The line emphasizes marital endurance and social judgment in relationships.
Du Pont Withdraws From Delaware Republican Leadership
Wilmington news reports T. Coleman du Pont ceases active duties as chairman of the Delaware Republican state committee. Mayor Horace Wilson becomes vice chairman with full power, amid illness and questions about du Pont’s political future and pressures tied to a Sherman antitrust suit against the firm.
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Wilmington del
Delaware
T. Coleman du Pont
du Pont’ Powder Company
republican _ state committee
Horace Wilson
Wilmington
du Pont
du Pont Powder Company
Fire destroys eight buildings at Hannell fertilizing plant
Fire swept through the F. W. Hannell & Co. fertilizing plant on Wheat Sheaf Lane in Bridesburg destroying eight structures. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage and investigators sought the cause.
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Philadelphia
F. W. Hannell & Co
Truthful Daily Cigars Count Becomes Notable Feat
A man explains his daily cigar intake, an unusually candid reveal that draws admiration for honesty. The disclosure highlights personal discipline and openness in a social setting.
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Royal Worcester
Marseilles
Jewelry Department
Huck
Notion Department E Dworth’s
Cunningham
THE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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NORTH
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Morris & Hartwell
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