Oil Magnate Rockefeller Fleeing in Cleveland Scene
United States Marshal Chandler and deputies besieged Forest Hill in Cleveland as they sought to serve a Chicago subpoena on John D Rockefeller. The estate gateway barred entry, guards questioned, and authorities planned to press on while Rockefeller remained elusive. The Chicago court and District Attorney discussed next steps as lawyers try to halt the subpoena.
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United States
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Cleveland
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Rocke‘feller
Forest Hill
Mr. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company
Landis
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John D. Rockefeller
Frank H. Chandler
Department of Justice
Forest ‘Hill
Chandler
Schwentner
Lemonade Treat Ends With Childs Honest Watch
A Settlement worker recalls a country children’s treat where lemonade was served. One infant’s cup held a twig from a tree and the child shyly admitted he was too little to drink lemonade with a stick in it, prompting gentle humor.
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Express cases head district court action in Chicago
District Attorney Sims files suits in United States district court under Hepburn act to block gate law violations related to express franks. Five companies named United States Natural American Wells Fargo and Adams Express face injunctions. Also notes Schmitz plans run again for mayor of San Francisco amid extortion case and Reno union operators quit after a sudden staffing action.
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Chicago
Bonaparte
Tor
Washington
United States District Court
United States
Natural, American
Wells Fargo
Adams Express
Schmitz
San’ Francisco
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Eugene' Schmitz
Snan
Associated. Pregs
Rees
Eleven Years of Eczema Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. Eliza A. Wiley reports eleven years of persistent hand eczema with cracking bleeding and nail loss. After trying three doctors and many remedies she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills, noting one soap cake and half a box ointment cured her hands and she now recommends the Cuticura line. This testimonial dated Oct. 18, 1906 from Liscomb Iowa.
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Eliza A. Wiley
Liscomb
New Austrian Railway Opens Through Alpine Lands
The article notes a state owned Trans alpine railway of 130 miles with 49 tunnels and 60 bridges including a longest stone span over the Izonzo. It highlights tours via Trieste and Naples shifting to this route, praising the scenery and accessibility of the region.
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Hurone
Gibraltar
Naples
Italy
Trieste
Izonzo
Boston
Gdt
Uiabodatore
Mendeog Verious
New England
Rae Aa
Am One
Eny Ams Beagit
Squa Canadien
Heresee
UN Way
Tn Affock Danuary
Western Canada settler recalls prosperity and hardship
A letter dated April 8 1907 from Evarts Alberta describes six years in Red Deer area. A farmer details home building costs, fences, grain yields including frost impact, and a log barn. He recalls hunger in Illinois, gratitude for emigration, and pride in a 16 mile local post office. He praises schooling and declares Illinois could not tempt him back.
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Western Canada
Canada
Chicago
Dominion of Canada
Evarts
Alberta
Red Deer
Dakota
Harvey
Mt. Vernon
Ills
Canadian Northwest
P. O
Wife
Illinois
Emberley
Airship Success Question Sparks Toledo Man Fortune
A Detroit Free Press report cites a Toledo man who earned $80,000 last year from airships without launching the craft, prompting questions about the future viability of the technology.
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Toledo
Detroit Free Press
No Headache in the Morning Diet Aid Ad
A 1900s style drug advertisement offers Krause's Headache Capsules to curb indulgence in food or drink. Druggists carry the product with Norman Lichty Mfg. Co. branding. The copy touts soothing syrups for teething and calming effects, claiming a 250u bottle boosts morale and energy.
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Krause
Norman Lichty
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