April Musings and Market Mindset in a State Patchwork
A weekly note from the office at Franklin and Vreeland runs a stream of brief observations. It touches on governance, commerce, and mood, mentioning the Navy, Rockefeller, Hay, Spooner, and Bryan Parker dynamics, a looming brewery merger, climate quirks, and Colorado’s refinery stance. It closes with a quip about a Western divorce suit and a wink at economic power.
Supreme Court strikes eight hour workday limit ruling
The Supreme Court ruled that arbitrary limits on daily working hours not harming health are unconstitutional, a decision that unsettles Congress and shakes the labor reform stance long pushed by unions seeking an eight hour day.
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United States Supreme Court
Congress
Jong
Foley's Honey and Tar Alert Against Imitations
Foley & Co of Chicago warned that many imitations mimic Foley's Honey and Tar a throat and lung remedy praised for its merit. The note urges asking for FOLEY'S Honey and Tar and rejecting substitutes as the safest choice for children, mildly laxative with no opiates, signed by Henry TY. Lefferts, druggist.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Henry TY. Lefferts
New York Street Railway Tax Case Seen Before Supreme Court
The state taxes New York City street railway franchises at 25 million dollars. One case awaits the Supreme Court with Elihu Root leading for the corporations. The tax act was pushed by Theodore Roosevelt as governor, prompting questions about consistency in presidential actions.
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New York
New York City
United States Supreme Court
Elihu Rudt
Theodore Roosevelt
Railroad officials crack down on card sharks aboard trains
Officials of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad launch a campaign against gambling on trains. Commuters bound for New York, mainly young men, are warned as train hands are ordered to stop all card games and rest board sharing. A spokesman cites a debtor paying losses with postage stamps, illustrating the danger of on board gambling.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
New York
Civic Pride and Civic Cleanup urged in Summit Herald
The Summit Herald urges property owners to clear vacant lots and tidy up yards, noting many sites remain a city eyesore and calling for individual action before civic groups intervene. It praises those already displaying civic pride and urges others to follow suit to inspire neighbors.
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Summit Herald
Legislature bill on publishing synopses of new laws fails
The Camden Post Telegram notes a House unanimous passage of a measure to publish synopsis of new laws in newspapers, but the Senate rejected it. The remaining printing is pamphlet form only by application, risking public ignorance and unintentional violations of the new statutes.
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Senate
Camden Post-Telegram
Remarkable testimonial for LaxaLoua laxative
In South Boston Mrs. Mary Dailey testifies that her four month old son suffered colic until LaxaLoua was given, after which he rests better and tolerates feeding. She endorses LaxaKoLa as a safe laxative for all ages, noting a refund policy if not beneficial, and mentions a 25 cent bottle from H. T. Lefferts.
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Mary Dailey
Boston
Mags
H. T. Lefferts
Proctor Theatre Gains Praise for Upgraded Interior and All Star Vaudeville
The improved ticket office and facilities draw commendation from patrons as the theatre shows a perfect interior. New scenery, renovated draperies, and pristine cleanliness enhance audience pleasure while Mr Proctor presents the only all star vaudeville lineup in New York, attracting strong patronage.
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Proactor
New York
Proctor
Notable Figures Named in Local Organization Roster
The group lists prominent members including James M. Brophy and William Hrummell alongside Philip Connor and Harry L. Dunkinson. Also named are May Hedge, May Nannery, Annie Mortimer, Gertrude O Malley, Luise Faletine, and Kathyro Shay, indicating a broad community network.
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James M. Brophy
William Hrummell
Philip Connor
Harry L. Dunkinson
May Hedge
May Nannery
Annie Mortimer
Gertrude O'Malleyv
Luise Faleotine
Kathyro Shay
Unusual guaranteed remedy PEPSIKOLA offered by H T Lefferts
H T Lefferts offers PEPSIKOLA with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure dyspepsia. He boasts high demand and customer satisfaction in Nutley, claiming a dozen relieved in ten days and inviting trials for ten days with a refunded quarter if no improvement.
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H. T. Lefferts
Lefferts
Pepsikula
At the Old Cross Roads company to perform in Newark
The Arthur C. Alston troupe will appear at the Empire Theatre Newark for one week starting Monday April 24. The cast is a high reputation group of actors, with no expense spared in assembling such an able company for the season.
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Arthur C. Alston
Old Cross Roads
Empire Theatre
Newark
A Thousand Dollars Worth of Good Kidney Cure Testimonial
A H Thurnes, a Buffalo coal operator, says kidney and bladder trouble plagued him for years. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he reports relief, brick dust passed, and no kidney pain, claiming it did him $1,000 worth of good. The druggist H T Lefferts endorses the remedy.
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H. Thurnes
Buffalo
Foley
The Education of Mr Pipp continues as Liberty Theatre heat wave draw
The Education of Mr Pipp remains a ninth week draw at Liberty Theatre with a healthy comic tale and strong cast praised by New York critics. Augustus Thomas and Gibson drawings cited. play noted as a noteworthy stage effort in a busy New York scene. The Prince of Pilsen at the New York Theatre extends two weeks to May 6 after twelve engagements. George M. Cohan returns May 6 with Little Johnny Jones. Proctor's on 23d Street shows major improvements, copper and glass canopy adding to a striking front.
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Liberty Theatre
New York
Augustus Thomas
Gibson
New York Theatre
George M. Cohan
Little Dohany Jones
Proctor’s
F. F. Proctor
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