Denies Syndicate Sought a Monopoly in Alaska
Washington reports before a congressional committee the Morgan Guggenheim syndicate denies plans for a monopoly in Alaska. John N. Steele and Brephen Birch testify that funds came from the syndicate, that no government money or land rights were received, and that the group owns a railroad and one copper mine with no coal lands. They insist they are not seeking monopoly and deny lobby involvement. A Cunningham land claim deal is noted as unexecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Morgan-Guggenheim Syndicate
Senate Committee On Territories
Beveridge
J. P. Morgan& Co
Messrs. Guggenheim
John N. Steele
Brephen Birch
Ir. Birch
Morgan Guggenheim Syndicate
Bpec
Alaska
Cunningham
Worthwestern Commercial Company
Northwestern Steamalin Company
Northwestern Flaheries Company
Alaska Steamship Company
Eyadicate
Alaska Syndicate
Messrs
Steele
Birch
Ora
Hoggatt
Major Richardson
The
Alaskan Road Commission
Wickersham
Cunningden
Cial
Guggenheims
Guggenhelms
Aald
Jeff Jeffries Earns Share From Tour Proceeds
Chicago February 19 James J Jeffries received 62832 as his share of tour proceeds from a total 203712 announced by manager H H Frazee. Brakeman B P Creen reportedly froze to death in Amarillo Texas on February 19 while working on a Rock Island work train.
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Jeff
Chicago
James J. Jeffries
H. H. Frazee
Texas
Amarilla
Tex
B. P. Creen
Rock Island
W. RB. Bieeding
Green
X Miasing
Hog price records rise at stock yards in 1870 era
News from Chicago Pittsburg and Louisville reports hog prices climbing to new highs. Chicago shows 8.47 per 100 pounds, up 1 2, a record since 1870. Pittsburg notes $9.75 for hogs, the fourth daily high. Louisville records $9.60, highest since Civil War, with sheep and lambs also rising.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Louisville
Dr Cook Admits Identity After Reunion With Belgian Comrade
In Santiago de Chile on February 19 Dr Frederick A Cook acknowledged his identity to his old Belgian engineer comrade Rysselberghe. They spent several hours together. both men had sailed as members of the Belgian Antarctic expedition of 1897 98 aboard the Valdivia and the engineer finally recognized Cook.
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Santiago de Chile
Santiago de ChuUe
Frederick A. Cook
Rysselberghe
Cook
Valdivia
Grand Jury to Hear Beef Trust Secrets
The Chicago Globe reports the grand jury will hear witnesses likely to prove the existence of a beef trust, following defense witnesses. Western railroads plan meat and livestock rate hikes next month, adding five cents per hundred pounds for dressed meats and packing house products, and 3 1/2 cents for flock from Kansas City and St Joseph.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Aldrich Stops Elevator Entrance in Capitol No Senator Card
Washington reports a gray moustached man with bushy eyebrows named Aldrich attempted to enter a Capitol elevator marked for senators. A messenger blocked him with a cane and asked if he was a senator. The man replied yes, and the messenger, John P. Hamlin, did not recognize him. Hamlin is over eight years old and once led the jury foreman in Guiteau’s Garfield assassination trial.
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Washington
Senate
Capitol
Agen
Aldrich
John P. Hamlin
Guiteau
Garfield
Death notices from Burkittsville area families
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. Edith Olivia Smith wife of Chacha W Norris near Burkittsville aged 81 years 8 months 1 day after long illness with Lutheran church services held at Burkittsville. Also noted are the deaths of Rozin Bennett near Ridgeville and Austin P Bowins son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bowles aged 6 months 21 days with services by Rev. Alvil Conner at Olivet Cemetery.
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Charles Wogatith
Edith Olivia Smith
Chacha W. Edith
Burkitteville
John DB. Norris
Lutheran Educat
Burkitawille
Sta. Smith
Luther J
Back G. Norra
Charles J
Povleavitla
Muntgomery County
Norah E
A. Morningatar
Burkittsville
Lille B
Milton Fink
Barnesville
Montgomery County
Cordelia Norris
Rout Run
Thia County
Lutheran Church
Mr. Shearer
Clarence J. Butta
Im 2. Young
Edward 2
Culver
Albert Beachley
Govenberry Louse
Groge Zecher
Union Century
Rflin Wennequt
Rozin Bennett
Agid Bryana
Ridgeville
Bedemday Noreing
Howe
Rudgevilly
C. Curelu
Horavy
Agayst Haing
Prospect Cemetery
Charles Nichola
David Snider
Jesse Ryan
Holl Peano
Norwood
Deme
Lewis & Soh
Austin Huwink
Austin P. Bowins
Benjamin Bowles
Adamatown
Alvil Conner
Mr. Olivet Cemetery
M. St. Etchison
Jefferson
Brief Bits From Local Notices
A west Patrick Street meat shop displays an attractive sian sale and a new boiler arrives for Wilcoxon and Brown lumber dealers. Jacob H. Gorman property at Market and South Street to be repainted by workers under Michael Kennedy. An oval coat taken from S. B. Lilly's signature by mistake was exchanged after an advertisement appeared.
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A. T. W. Beall
West Patrick Street
Messrs
Wilcoxon & Brown
Jacob H. Gorman
Cornec
Market and
Soult
Tim News
Lawson Property Sale At Courthouse Auction
Auctioneers sold multiple Urbana district farms this morning. J M Bready handled the sale with buyers including Conrlea T XK Young for 208 acres at 67 dollars per acre totaling 17016 dollars 50 cents. Gabriel Lawson bought 221 acres at 62 25 totaling 7530 dollars 25 cents. William P Lawson acquired 88 acres at 51 50 totaling 7222 dollars 04 cents. A 30 acre tract near wordland sold to Gabriel Lawson at 10 dollars per acre totaling 900 dollars.
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Lawson
J. M. Bready
Ludge Gienn HW. Worthington
John Lawson
Troelocs
Jaros A. Lawaan
Urbana
Nese Pricea
Conrlea T
XK. Young
Gabelel
William PL Lawson
Wordland
Gabriel
Garner bill to use post office for labor matching
A proposed bill by Representative Garner would use the post office to connect employers with unemployed workers. The plan calls for a national network of information labor officers in post offices to supply daily lists of job seekers to employers and lists of laborers to applicants, with county seats serving as distribution centers.
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Congress
Garner
D. C
Pennsylvania
Post Office Department
Norgal
United States
Frackville Railroad Man Dies in Ice Slump
Pottsville Pa Feb 19 William E Doyle 33 of Frackville died in Schuylkill county during a street storm while working as a Reading car runner at Frackville grade. Slippery car conditions caused him to slip and be ground beneath the wheels. The body was recovered by jacking up the car.
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Frackville
Pottsville
Schuylkill County
William E. Doyle
Reading
Senator William Alden Smith Undergoes Appendectomy
Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan underwent an appendectomy in Washington. Doctors Louis Barth of Grand Rapids and T. L. McDonald of Washington performed the operation. Barth said the senator was recovering but the case was aggravated and at least thirty six hours needed for a definite word. The senator fell ill at his committee room on Tuesday.
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William Alden Smith
Washington
Michigan
Louis Barth
Grand Rapids
Smith
T. L. McDonald
Senator Smith
Three Elephants Run Wild Through City Parade
Three elephants broke away from a street parade in San Francisco on February 19 and fled thirty blocks. Crowds pursued them as the animals dodged into a hatter shop, wrecked the storefront, then headed toward a winery where they toppled barrels and kegs before being cornered in a vacant lot.
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San Francisco
Te Cure A Gold in One Day
An oddly phrased ad-like fragment mentions a cure for gold in one day and references a laxative product, Brom Quintas tablets, Grove’s danature, and an advertising prompt for the News. The readable text suggests a promotional snippet rather than a complete story.
Market Gossip Reflects Wary Buyers And Shaken Prices
A crowded market section shows patrons and dealers cautious as supplies thin and prices wobble. Crisply listed rates cover produce, dairy, poultry, fish, meats, and staples with varied bargaining signs and shifting demand.
Mock breach of promise trial to be held at City Opera House
A breach of promise case involving a prominent local figure and a beautiful widow is set for a mock court at the City Opera House on Tuesday evening, March 1, under the Young Men’s Christian Association. Col. A. V. Newton will conduct the proceedings, promising a highly entertaining event for a good cause.
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Mr. Weller
Ramuel
Viddera
City Opera House
Young Men's Christina Association
Col. A. V. Newton
Woreeater
Megs
Col
Newton
Anti-Injunction Bill Introduced in House
Washington February 19. The administration's anti injunction bill was introduced in the House by Representative Moon of Pennsylvania chairman of the committee on revision of the laws. The bill provides that no injunction shall be issued by any federal court without previous notice and opportunity to be heard. Parties enjoined must be notified.
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Washington
Representative Moon
Pennsylvania
Committee On
Doubt Over Neibert Story Looms In Hagerstown Robbery
Reported Monday morning at Boyer and Heart’s elevator in Hagertown describes John O Neibert bound and robbed of 10 dollars. Neibert’s ability to identify the three masked suspects from Frederick remains uncertain as theories abound about an accomplice, engine starter, or Neibert himself. He shows slight improvement but cannot yet sit up, while burns on his head and face heal and authorities plan to bring the three colored men arrested in Frederick to testify next week.
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John O. Neibart
Boyer & Heart
Hagertown
Hagerstown
Frederick
Neibert Shouli
Ana
Neibert
Hia Banda
Robburn
Patranger
Frantcally
Mr. Neibert
Binweelf
Literary Societies at South Frederick in February Meeting
South Frederick Literary Society met Monday afternoon February 18 with opening by President Wil Man Griffin. Members read and debated on Lincoln versus Washington, the editors reported, and adjourned for next week. Belles Lettres followed with readings, debates on Lady Macbeth, and a unanimous affirmative decision for one debate. A third notice recounts a separate meeting with recitations, oration, and a debated moral about labor and inheritance, ending with a February 25 adjournment.
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South Frederick
Irvin Stride
Beata
Joe Griffin
Albert Moser
David Wiles
Marion's Tower
Albert String
Paty
James Martz
Cony
Washington
Tyler Shovk
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Aditmative
Harry Perry
George Muilienn
Lawrence Willard
Austin Rhodes
Hoy Mackenzie
Critica
Roger Moser
Belles Lettres
Belles Lettres Literary Society
G. R. Hesn
A. Quyon
Bingen
Rhine
Brown
E. Hargett
J. King
Lady Macbeth
Macbeth
G. Bueday
G. DeGrange
E. Soheli
E. Delapleine
Heraperger
D. Besdrickeon
G. Myera
Proutent
R. Rice
Robert E. Lee
A. Ghubba
A. Summers
G. G
Gritle
F. Wheads
A. Jonen
Papapoa Diuretic claims to cure kidney and bladder trouble
An advertisement touts Papapoa Diuretic as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It promises rapid, thorough cures and urges purchasing from any druggist, claiming global exclusivity and guaranteed results. It warns of a range of symptoms including back pain, headaches, nervousness, fatigue, and night urination.
Maryland School Triumphs In YMCA Basketball Night
Maryland School boys opened strong and held on to a 29 to 19 win over High School in the YMCA gym. Nichol led Md School with eight baskets, Thomas added four field goals and a foul. The event also notes a later talk by Mew Menly M. Tixhope on expressions at the Chautauqua School of Expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Mwigh Seal
YMCG
High Bahon Boya
Nichol
Thomas
Mugh School
Mil
Henpotger
Rubiiski
Zujgier
LV Miller
Hoyle Johnson
Moore
Hyrapurger
Zeigler
Johnson
Foulgnale
Thoman
Cadoga
Behoel
Menly M. Tixhop
Chautauqua
N. Y
Gibart Parker
Woman's College Unit
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Aches In Frederick Ad
Frederick residents report kidney trouble and back pain tied to a heavy cold. George H. Smith credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing his kidney issues, sleepless nights, and morning stiffness after using six boxes. Sold nationwide by FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY. recalls brand name and price 60 cents.
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Frederick
Woun
Dean
George H. Smith
East Third Street
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Perther
DR. Cook
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Coldevas
Maryland Ton Cult
Saad
Spains
Tate of
Aasautt
Footer's Dye Works
Cumberland
A. Kate Gittinger
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Tad
James E. ‘Bo
Citizens
National Bas
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