Railroads face public pressure after ending free passes
The piece argues that lawmakers may oppose railroads if they retaliate by ending free passes for politicians. It notes corporate wealth secrecy, suggested cuts to mail-pay subsidies, and the public backing anti-railroad measures as cities enforce past ordinances. It highlights Congressman Grosvenor's 10 million cut proposal and railroads' reliance on ticket revenue.
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Congress
Leason
Grosvenor
Intereat
General Grosvenor
Philadelphia
Contemporay Comment on Markets and Tariffs
A string of clipped editorials notes Wall Street bankers avoid panic while long stocks. Maryland and Cumberland papers mock political resignations and tariff debates. Germany signals a tariff treaty, threatening Western farmers and prices amid farm product exports.
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Champ Glark
Germany
Mississippi Valley
Baltimore Newe
Minutes of Merriness Hawitt and Jewett quarrel in town topics
In a brief Town Topics exchange Hawitt asks why Jewett cut a man who bowed to him. Jewett replies he was getting back at him for an earlier operation performed on him. The item reads as a light, humorous note from the local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawitt
Jewett
Bingo
Mr. Bingo
Brooklyn Eagle
Santary
Fragmented quotes reveal court room and domestic tension
Excerpts show dialogue about marriage roles and domestic duties, a honeymoon neighbor couple, and a courtroom scene with a judge and a defiant defendant. The voices include a man arrested for striking, a judge dismissing grounds for divorce, and a woman rescued by officers amid alleged assault.
Overhaul Needed for Public Lands and Inca Ownership
A Chicago Chronicle excerpt argues for sweeping reform of national land laws, criticizing interior investigations while urging equity for people who own public lands. It stresses that lands should serve homebuilding and productive power, not exhaust public stock. Also notes a Indiana Journal piece urging boys to grow into responsible leaders with courage, truth, temperance, and duty.
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Chicago Chronicle
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock
Poli Mely
Shell
Blo Braie Journal
Consaleres Ig Pallttos
Thas
Crisia
Moments with the Muse and the January Ode
A collage of verse and prose parodies from the era, contrasting old world oratory with modern money language. It includes snippets from an Ode to January and humorous dialect pieces, plus a sales pitch for Hall’s Catarrh Cure claiming wide proof and a $100 reward, followed by a note on Hall’s Family Pills.
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Selerce
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Crargiate
Tose Hail
Embezzlement Charge Stuns Chester Bank Family Man
J Frank Challenger, secretary of the Delaware County Trust Company in Chester Pennsylvania, is arrested for embezzling about $19 604 from the bank. He confessed saying his losses stemmed from living beyond his means. Challenger’s scheme affected only his own accounts and he was held in $10 000 bail.
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Wes
Delaware County Trust Company
Chester
J. Frank Challesser
Challenger
James A. G. Campbell
Campbell
Ben
Kurt
Ie Savings Fund Department
Commercial Department
Smith
Baptist minister backs army canteen at Fort Sherklan
Rev George D Reee pastor of First Baptist Highland Park WL writes in the Evening Post urging reestablishment of the army canteen at Fort Sherklan. He argues the post should keep the facility to prevent disorder and curb dives near military families, calling its absence a failure to address discipline.
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Chiaso
George D. Reee
First Baptist Church
Highland Park
Fort Kerulan
Evening Post
Fort Sherklan
Bow to Prevent Bilious Attacks
An advertiser promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to ward off bilious attacks by reducing hunger loss and fatigue before symptoms. Mrs Mary Brown endorses the product from A. L. Pearre's Drug Store in Poughkeepsie New York, also recommending Dr King's New Life Pills as reliable and pleasant for stomach and liver issues.
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Chamberlain
Eals DF
A. L. Pearre
Mary Brown
Lafayette Place
Pouchkeepaia
N.Y
Woman murdered and burned in cellar case shocks FPinsburg
Mrs Lena Able 27 wife of Andrew J Able was found dead in her cellar after being burned. A knife attack left two neck wounds and police suspect the crime was to hide the murder. Andrew J Able was jailed on murder charges after the coroner's inquest. James H Boyd suffered a mental breakdown during the scene and was restrained by officers.
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Andrew J. Able
Abie
Coronel
James H. Boyd
API
Value of New York Realty Shows Tremendous Increase
New York reports show a dramatic rise in state property assessments with totals exceeding 2.4606 billion dollars, an increase of about 26.6 million from the prior year. Notable entries include Sage’s sizable personal estate and other prominent figures such as Goldie Mokr Wood, widow of Alan Wood, listed with substantial personal property values.
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Vndio
Joh
Sage
Goldie Mokr Wood
Alan Wood
Pittsburg
Boy Almost a Murderer in Allentown Stabbing Case
In Allentown Pennsylvania a teen named Frank Haas was stabbed in the back by Wil Hau Bast as they headed from church. Haas, his companions diverted injury with prompt medical care, and Bast was brought before the mayor for a hearing after Bast claimed Haas wooed the girl Bast was escorting.
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Allentown
Frank Haas
Wil- Hau Ased
Haas
Bast
Hass
Social Evening and Oyster Supper at Rosenstock Bros
The Social World notes Mr. Jesse Lipscomb hosted an oyster supper at Rosenstock Bros clothing store on East Seventh Street with games and a pleasant time. A trolley line may extend to Harrisburg and Chambersburg by autumn, enabling York to Frederick travel via Harrisburg and Hagetstown. Mr Keefer Phleeger fell returning from the opera, injuring his nose and face. Dr L A Burek treated his wounds.
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Jesse Lipscomb
Rosenstock Bros
East Seventh Street
Hagerstown
Harrisburg
Chsmbersburg
Gattysburg
York
Frederick
Cumberland Valley
Hagetstown
Keefer Phleeger
West Patrick Street
Court
Patrick Streets
L A.burek
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Reader Testimony
Mrs. John M. Whitmore of 159 South Market St Frederick Md reports kidney trouble headaches back pain and general weakness improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Clinton 5 Main's drug store. She praises relief and recommends the remedy to friends while Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells it nationwide.
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Frederick Teatmiony
Frederick
John M. Whitmore
South Market St
Fraderick
Beneas
Desa
Clinton 5
Main
Dean
Canta Foster-Milburn Co
Brifalo
New York
United States
Doan
Funeral and business notices from The News
Funeral details for Miss Annte Mercer and Miss Minnis Dakehart, with services led by Ray D. May and clergy near Baltimore and Rocksgin, followed by interments at local cemeteries. Also notes on Miss Dakehart’s grave service aboard the 10:25 B&O train and a business change as C. E. Moberly purchases a Mid dlertown green grocery. Jamaican lady praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy sold by A. L. Pearse’s Drug Store.
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Annte M. Mercer
Tne News
New Londn
New Market District
Lyson Tregocicy
Robert Burgee
Samuel Tregoning
Edward Staley
George Flemming
B. Rasdle
New Market
Minnis Dakehart
Cabharne Sogis
Daniel GH. Steiner
Edwin Q. 3Larkell
Albers Pearre Ard de
Steiner Schley
Monn: Olives Cemetery
F. Schroeder
Chamberlain
Michael Hart
Cart
Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies Islands
A. L. Peare
May Live 100 Years Hope for Century in Health Story
Mrs Jennie Duncan of Haynesville Menow aged 70 credits Electric Bitters with curing 20 years of chronic dyspepsia and restoring her to vigor like a young girl. The remedy treats stomach liver blood and general debility and is sold at Pearre's drug store for 50 cents with guarantees.
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Jennie Duncan
Haynesville Menow
Yong
A. Ly
Pearre
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