Coal Trust Broadcast Aims to Shape Public News
A Cleveland journal criticizes an alleged coal operators press release distributed via Ivy Lee of New York. It says the so called Committee of Seven and Divine Rights Baer push information to the press to influence coal pricing and deflect blame for strike costs onto the public, noting the public ultimately paid for the 1902 strike through higher coal bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy L. Lee
Broad Street
New York
New York Dispatch
Baer
Seven
Ivy Lee
Coal Trust
No Laughing Matter Hovers Over Central Directors Suit
Mr. Gelatt calls the suit against Central directors no laughing matter while courting an investigation. He cites displeasure with plaintiffs among actors and notes Felber is extremely annoyed by the suit, yet rehearsals with counsel provide a cheery counterpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelatt
Felber
Smoke and Harmony in City Smoke Ordinance Debates
The article satirically notes joint committees from the Manufacturers & Jobbers Union and the city council discussing a “satisfactory” settlement of the smoke ordinance and penalties. It mockingly praises cross‑alliances among Hirshheimer and Smith families and mocks weather and local editorials about spring. Governor Jim Davidson is jokingly referenced building a machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manufacturers & Jobbers’ Union
A. Hirshheimer
B. C. Smith
H. J. Hirshheimer
Frank Smith
C. C
Flood danger ends as river falls in Darlington Wisconsin
In Darlington Wisconsin on March 29 the danger from high water subsides as the river falls overnight. The Milwaukee road deploys a large repair force to fix tracks and establish approximate regular train service. In Janesville on March 20 the Mineral Point division resumes communication as submerged tracks are repaired and service returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Wis
Milwaukee Road
Janesville
Mineral Point
The
Foley's Honey and Tar Cited as Cure for Child's Cough
N Jackson of Danville Illinois recalls a severe cough that settled on her daughter's lungs. After trying many remedies without relief, she reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured the child. Sold by O T Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Jackson
Danville
Ill
Foley
O. T. Erhart
A Hundred Years From Now Dear Heart Poem and Letters
A nostalgic poem on love and aging contrasts with letters and jumbled notes sent to a newspaper column. It includes a dramatic romance advice reply, a financial inquiry about a $10,000 bequest, political satire about office seekers, and local clippings from Eau Claire and La Crosse papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Grace
A Real Drug Store Worthy the Name
A promotional notice touts a drug store as amply stocked with pure drugs and high quality goods. It promises prompt accurate service and courteous help to persuade readers to become customers.
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Promotes Vitality
An old advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as healthful medicine for the liver nerves and digestion offering gentle relief and youthful vigor at 35 cents with a prompt to ask any druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Picnic Day Grievances Shielded by Board of Conciliation
The Lehigh Valley Coal Co. Grievances Nos. 09 and 100 were ordered withdrawn as three Wyoming Division mines closed at noon on payday while miners and company hands quit work. Exeter mine picnic plans led to another grievance. the Board of Conciliation declined to interfere, resisting abolition by miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Conciliation
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
Wyoming Division
Exeter
Foley’s Honey and Tar Stops Cough and Strengthens Lungs
A caution warns neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia, with weakened lungs afterward raising consumption risk. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised to stop the cough, heal the lungs, and prevent pneumonia, sold by O. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Doctors in a Trust Now Alleged by National Druggist
The National Druggist claims a segment of the American Medical Association seeks to form a physicians' trust to regulate patent medicines. It cites resolutions for labeling and restricting such medicines and accuses AMA of using influence to curb the drug trade, including press consolidation and mail restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
National Druggist
American Medical Association
National
Congress
United States
Medical Times
United
Horatio C. Wood, Jr
Journal of the American Medical Association
Independent Medical
The
Supreme Court to test legality of contributions in Bliss case
New York March 29 On a charge that his link to a 348 702 50 contribution from New York Life Insurance funds to Cornelius N Bliss treasurer of the Republican national committee in 1904 constituted grand larceny Perkins George W a Morgan Co member and former NY Life vice president was arrested but a writ of habeas corpus had already been issued and the case was moved to the state supreme court Perkins was paroled with his attorney present The defense said McCall had authority to order payments and the finance committee approved the reimbursement The district attorney Jerome disclosed correspondence showing Perkins supplied facts about the 1904 contributions and stated he believed the expenditure was for the companys benefit The grand jury was urged to continue its inquiry into life insurance matters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Life Insurance
Cornelius N. Bliss
Republican National Committee
George W Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
Moss
Perkins
Justice Greenbaum
State Supreme Court
Finance Committee
Supreme Court
Kingsley
New York Life
IMM
McCall
Jerome
O’sullivan
Court of Special Sessions
Robert A. Grauniss
Walter R. Gillette
Elbridge T. Gerry
Batavian National Bank Report January 29 1906 La Crosse Wis
Financial condition report for Batavian National Bank La Crosse Wisconsin shows resources including loans and discounts overdrafts U S bonds and premium other bonds banking house and fixtures cash and due from banks capital stock surplus undivided profits national bank notes outstanding and deposits totals 80869351 1661 87 404 000 00 12151189 75000 09 20009 00 67723260
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavian National Bank
LA Crosse
Wisconsin
U.S
Banking House & Fixtures
Board Accepts Resignations and Tables Investigating Report
At a board meeting the resignations of two members were tendered and accepted. The Truesdale investigating committee report was received and ordered printed, with no further action taken.
Northern Pacific Establishes Montana Lumber Tariff to Ashland
The Northern Pacific announces a new lumber tariff from Montana to Ashland, mirroring the rates used for Duluth. Watertown approves a fifty year franchise for the Wisconsin Light Heat and Traction electric interurban railway. Fond du Lac Envelope company may relocate to St. Louis Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Northern Pacific
Montana
Duluth
Watertown
Wisconsin Light, Heat & Traction Company
Fond du Lac
St. Louis, Mo
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Colds and Breathing Ailments
An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar asserts the product cures coughs and colds bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial troubles pneumonia and laryngitis. Sold by O. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Erhart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adam E. Forschler
LA Crosse Tribune
Main St
Ses
Tribune Publishing Company
W. V. Kidder
Payne & Young
Chicago
Marquette
New York City
Potter
Smoke and Harmony
Janesville Gazette
Jim Davidson
Yim
Bob
John D
Oak Valley
Osseo Recorder
Hilda
Ole Skoyen
Timber Creek
Eau Claire
la Crosse Chronicle
la Crosse County Medical Society
Red Cross Drug Store
Anthracite Coal Conciliation Board
Mecca
Andy Gilbertson
North Fourth St
State Bank of la Cross
Capital
J. E. Wheeler
Orlando Holway
Jos
P. Gohres
Robt
B. Lowry
Ass’t
J. FE. Wheeler
W. B. Tsecharner
Wim
F. Gohres
J. Waite
Gateway City
Vine Street
State News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!