Daily News discusses postal rates and rail fares across 1880s reforms
A chunk of the page surveys postage, freight, and passenger charges, noting that freight and telephone costs have fallen while passenger fares remain high. It cites the Philadelphia Press urging test fares of 20 cents per mile and outlines debates on railroad ticket pricing and government reform efforts.
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Maryland
Whch
Philadelphia
Gramatog
Tnie
Prass
Political jibes and jests in early press satire
A circulated clipping mocks political figures with sharp quips. It mentions Poultney Bigalow as an administration punching bag, and ridicules socialites like Young Mr Rockefeller and Senators Martin Gallinger in a chorus of humorous attacks.
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Poultney Bigalow
Baltimore News
Rockefeller
Wells
Baltimore American
Minutes of Merriless and the Old Saying
A brief note mirrors a Philadelphia Press quip about putting a beggar on a horse and the expected kick if not an automobile. It also mentions Mrs. Whyte and Mrs. Jenkins with a light, contented tone.
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Philadelphia Press
Justice for Capt Van Schaick in Slocum case sparks harbor law zeal
The New York Era reports Capt William H Van Schaick of the steamboat General Slocum was convicted and sentenced, with calls that others responsible remain unpunished. The piece argues government officers and operators must heed laws protecting passengers in New York harbor. It questions accountability beyond the captain and condemns lax enforcement. The Washington Star excerpt highlights Ingelow's money challenge to defend reputation and the Panama canal controversy. It notes Bigelow’s defense and media scrutiny of the isthmus reporting.
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van Schaick
New York
William H van Schaick
General Slocum
New York Harbor
van Scheick
Meno
cMoers
van Echaick
Ingelow
The
Washington Star
Poultney Bigelor
Podank
Patti
Panama
Trath
Mr. Bigelow
Paica
Colon
Moments with the muse and sorrow’s gates verse and cure ad
A mixed page of verse and an advertisement blends literary pieces with a medical pitch. Poems extol nature’s forms and the inevitability of sorrow, while an Indianapolis Times advert touts Halls Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills with testimonials and a Toledo address.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Witnesses testify in beef packers immunity plea case
Edward Morris vice president of Fairbank Canning and Nelson Morris & Co testifies that Commissioner Garfield ordered secret profit and loss books produced for inspection after a report on the beef industry. Morris says Garfield assured no knowledge would be used against his company in court.
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Edward Morris
Chicago
Fairbank Canning Company
Nelson Morris & Co
Garfield
Morris
Taer Morris
Department of Comm Morris
Steel Earnings for Quarterly Dividend Declared On Preferred Stock
United Steel Cartim reports earnings for the quarter ended Dec 31 1906. Compared with 1902 and 1904 results, earnings show notable gains and help define the company’s financial health. An insurance probe is approved in Pennsylvania with a six-member House Senate committee to report by February 6. Subpoenas will be issued as witnesses appear. A coroner’s report notes a self inflicted shooting during an audit of a traction company. A betrothal rumor and locomotive orders also feature in the mixed dispatches from various locations.
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Ork
Inn
United Tea Steel Cartim
H At Sea Steel Corporation
Warisbureg
Poensrpacker
Insurance Department of Pennsylvania
Jamaican Lady Praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs Michael Hart wife of the superintendent of Cart Salve in Riveston Jamaica West Indies speaks highly of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cough cold and whooping cough. She has used it for years and trusts it to the extent of keeping a bottle at home. Sold by A L Pestre's Brag Store.
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Michael Hart
Cart
Riveston
Jamaica
West Indies Islands
Chamberlain
A. L. Pestre
Chicago Banker Proclaims Wealth Debate Before Presbyterians
David Forgan, vice president of the First National Bank, addressed 73 Chicago Presbyterian churches at a City Club gathering. He urged reflection on wealth and the soul as he noted the lure of riches and questioned if a soul could thrive amid pursuit of wealth.
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Chicago
David BR. Forgan
First National Bank
McHisley Memorial
City Club
Chi- Taco
Senate Gets Busy with Forty Bills and Consular Change
A late January Senate session considers forty measures including a consular service reform. Other items include debates on railroad rate laws and questions from opponents. In Steubenville an Ohio clerk shot himself after robbery exposure tied to gambling debts. Miss Sheller Converse, relative of Admiral Canby, shows improvements. A separate report notes Moorish raiders killed and a delegation heading to discuss issues.
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Steubenside
Roy Stewart
Kronordale
Empire
Stewart
Staument
Justice of the Peace
Care
Local Business Changes And Miscellany From South Market Street
Mr Charlen L Abrecht buys the meat store of the late George MM Schell on South Market Street. Mrs John Dumm of New Midway owns old coins dated 1906 1809 1820 1837 1807 plus stamps. A note on health mentions loss of appetite and dullness after meals improved by Chamberlain s B stomach and Liver Tablets sold by A L Pearre s Drug store.
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Charlen L. Abrecht
George MM. Schell
South Market Street
John Dumm
New Midway
Port Wilkes-Barra plant fire claims multiple homes
A blaze at the Port Wilkes-Barra plant area destroyed three houses and damaged surrounding properties. Local authorities and the Osgoode Fire Department responded swiftly, with no immediate reports of injuries. Further investigation will determine the cause and full extent of the damage.
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Port Wilkes-Barra
SoCal World Pound Party At Ashford Trail Residence
A lively pound party was held at Mr and Mrs Ashford Trail near Dells on Wednesday night January 24. Attendees included numerous locals from Dells Birdall Slidel Urleans Dickerson Mt Ephraim and nearby towns. The event featured dancing until midnight followed by a substantial cake and candy repast and more dancing. Also advertised is Chamberlains Salve sold at A Pearres Drug Store for skin ailments.
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Mr. Beatle
Florence Emith
Lillie Perre
Misa Qarrie Trail
Delia
Gertrude Larman
Birdall
Mozers
Edward Bears
Della
John Lawson
John Degrancge
Near Dells
Otarley Miyere
Bockeyatown
Henry Larman
Slidel
Joseph Talbots
Mike Morgregstar
Near Dickerson
Harry Conner
Harvay Conner
Urleans
Harry Coozgrave
Boones Anders
Mt. Ephraim
Cleveland Smith
Everet Moxtey
Dickerson
Sale notices crowd Frederick real estate and livestock auctions
Advertisements announce daily sale registers in Daily News and Weekly News for February and March. Trustees and executors plan public auctions at Frederick and nearby towns, listing farms, livestock, farm implements, and household goods with dates, times, and locations across multiple properties and roads.
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Ree
Charce
Chas. B
Bruce
Court House
Frank &. Stoner
Valuable Farm
Adamstowns
Setady
City Hotel
Purrow
Frederick
Feeady
Frank J. Stoner
DL Pricedton Bucher
the Court House
Walkersville
Ad. Ir Daily News
B. Darner
John A. de Grarge
Feagaulte
H.R
Andrew H. Albangs
Lewistown
Buckesstown Stratton
Joha J Brown
George Markell
Buckeystown Pike
Weesh News
Sch
H.R. Lesse
Anos Y. Dronenbure
New London
Annapolis Road
H.rriat A. Sacok
John A Geasey
A. Lawrence
Martha
Albaneh
Bibrusry
Anc
Amos
Will Floht
England
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China
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Taurmont
HE Mountain City Creamery Company
North Bents Street
A. Poole
West South Street
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Newspaper
Indhiye
Joen Conead
F. Md
Agai Erie
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Tie Frankiin
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Reneral
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Newman
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Frederick, Ma
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