Panama Canal Mystery: Who Got the 40 Million?
Paris reports that a senior English lawyer examined the Panama Canal sale to the United States and found most of the 40 million paid by the U.S. may have gone to an American syndicate linked to Douglas Robinson and Charles Taft. The World’s inquiry suggests records on beneficiaries were hidden, with Washington holding the key to names and payments.
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Paris
United States
Panama Canal
London
Liberal Party
Douglas Robinson
Roosevelt
Charles P. Taft
William H. Taft
Republican Party
Nat Sin’ Ae
Rison
New York
Taft
Canal Company
J. P. Organ & Co
Panama Canal Company
Compagne Universelle de Panama
de Lesseps Panama Canal Company
Panama
Columbia
Washington
Arrest of Anthony Stone Reveals Bitter Family Tale
The Union Republican reports the Tuesday arrest of Anthony C. Stone for failing to pay a board bill. The case uncovers a troubled tale of a young wife believed dead by her ill child, dual identities, and a mountain family facing a costly crisis as Stone's father plans to settle the debts and care for the wife.
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Daily Journal
Anthony C. Stone
Pinnacle R. F. D. No. 2
Stone
Pinnacle
Surry County
W. H. Hauser
J. H
Trade Street
Griffith
William H. Stone
Stokes County
Winston-Salem
J. A. Sanford
Roanoke
Lillian James
Anthony O. Stone
Stoke County
Willilliam M. Stone
Felter credits remedy for chronic diarrhoea relief
While in the army in 1863 I was taken with chronic diarrhoea. I have since tried many remedies but never found relief until A W Miles persuaded me to try Chamberlain's Celtic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle stopped it at once. For sale by Gwynn Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Felter
South Gibson
A. W. Miles
Chamberlain
Gwynn Drag Co
Hog cholera remedy promise in Sloan's Liniment ad
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a cure and tonic for hog cholera also offering free literature. It instructs isolating sick hogs and fumigating pens, and prescribes mixing one part Sloan's Liniment with two parts milk for three days. Local testimonials from Indiana farmers endorse rapid recovery.
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Sloan
A. J. McCarthy
Idaville
Ind
G. W. Balsbaugh
Peru
Earl S. Sloan
Boston
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Germania Fire Chief
Andrew Schneck of Ayton Ontario endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective for stubborn coughs. He states his family has used it over a year with cures and recommends it to other families. The Gwynn Drug Co sells the remedy.
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The
Germania Fire Insurance Co
Chamberlain
Andrew Schneck
Ayton
Gwynn Drug Co
Notice of Medical Partnership Settlement Demand
A partnership with Dr. Chas. B. Lawrence for Medicine and Surgery requires all pre July 13 1908 accounts to be settled promptly. Signed Thos. B. Ashby M D.
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Chas. 8. Lawrence
Thos. B. Ashby, M. D
Politicians interview on Bryan election odds and party gains
In Washington, Representatives Clayton Henry and Beall discussed the 1908 race, predicting Bryan will win the presidency and Democrats will gain a House majority. They cited strong Democratic organization, statewide hopes in Nebraska Indiana New York and Wisconsin, and GOP defections to Bryan.
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Bryan
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Riggs House
Clayton
Washington
Ohio
New York
R. L. Henry
Texas
Jack Beall
Middle West
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Campbell
United States Senate
Nebraska
Indiana
West Virginia
Missouri
Iowa
Michigan
Kansas
Bristow
United States
Denver
White House
Taft
Joe
Cannon
Henry
Beall
Wisconsin
The Cost of Living in a High Price Era
The public laments rising costs driven by trusts as crops improve yet household expenses climb. The piece argues continued price hikes despite abundant wheat and other crops, noting nationwide impact on homeowners.
Highly Honored Abroad at Westminster Chapel Anniversary
Westminster Chapel in London will mark the fifth anniversary of Dr. Morgan’s settlement with a day of events on October 29. Dr. Len G. Broughton will preach at opening and deliver the principal address in the evening, then participate in other exercises. Broughton has recently spent weeks in Europe filling pulpits and leading special meetings.
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Westminster Chapel
Congregational
London
England
G. Cambell Morgan
Morgan
Broughton
Europe
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M. Lemarquis
Campagne Universelle de Panama
Tribunal of Commerce
Union Republican
Andrilw Schneck
News and Observer
John A. Young
Greensboro
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