City factions clash over gambling policy and licenses
A January 15, 1909 report details a city hall dispute where mayor and councilmen back a plan to raise revenues from illegal gambling and bawdy houses through higher fines or virtual licenses. The piece argues the motive is financial gain, not principle, and notes public support would be scarce. It also cites a separate canal concession debate, criticizing terms and American strategic goals.
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Leresotore
Reamns
Wntil
Harvwat Petiil
Gatsen
Twliee
Hia
Lwy
Deen Rhieht
Wren
Goncesson Uint
Panay
Fey
Ghee
Chicago Dominawe Canal
Aimerionan
Welzane
Bankrot Manawe Canal Company
Pacific
Iran
Gorman Re-elected Senator Stirs Maryland Pride and Controversy
The piece praises Maryland for re-electing Senator Gorman to the U.S. Senate, calling it a highly useful and moral act for the nation, while labeling Gorman as one of the worst men in American public life, describing him as unscrupulous and driven by power. The text frames the election as a pivotal political moment with strong opinionated language.
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Maryland
Gorman
United States Senate
Hieper
Gorman elevation criticized as calamity for future progress
The piece condemns Gorman and praises a rival for public interests, arguing his rise is a catastrophe for present and future generations. It cites Maryland senators and a controversial statement about a national tragedy, noting contrasts with another figure who is dead.
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Gorman
United States Senate
Maryland
United States
Aesasain
Clarman
Crolrove
Oregonian
Anarchy in High Places Over Rate Violations Revealed
A Philadelphia or Boston era dispatch reports railroad executives evading interstate rules. Pennsylvania lines manager McCabe admits setting non published rates and deleting records to hide secret reductions. Officials lash out at the law’s aims while public anger grows over corporate misconduct. A South Chicago proprietor recalls a copper box theft probe and penny counts.
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Va Railroad Corporation
Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittaturg
McCabe
Interstate Commerce
Alon
Vinhition
Jan Hele
Bne Ieee
Law
Ita Pogalties
Putiile
Tore Ie
Boston Herald
Peruna praised as cure for winter colds in family letter
A columnist highlights Peruna as a trusted remedy for colds and catarrh with a Newark New Jersey reader letter recounting how Peruna kept her husband and three children well through a harsh winter. The testimonial claims the product prevented coughs for a winter and promotes a booklet offered free by the company.
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United States
Veruna
Perune
Mis
Paul Peschal
Quitman Street
Newark
N.J
Newarth
N. J
Hartman
Shree
Peruna
James A Howard land and Pendleton farm parcels for sale
James A Howard offers 0 acres of wheat land ten miles northeast of Pendleton, cash or trade for unimproved land. Eight Pendiston lots at 100 each on easy terms. 160 acres south of Pendleton for 3800. 15 acres fruit and garden near Milton with irrigation. 120 acres on McKay Creek with irrigation. 580 acres wheat land four miles from Pendleton with cash balance on time at 64 percent interest.
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Pennyton
Pendiston
Pendleton
Milton
Pendieten
Terre
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Milies
Ureganvang
Penone
Ibydeowakl
Bouth
Iticura
Raat S
Beri
KAK
Heston Dow
Mills Novelty CO
South
Jefferson Street
J.W. Harper
Kentucky
Johnson Mnierr
Louvre
Paul
Quitman S
Mrs. Maria
Hartonen
Tirs. Peschels Children
Fase
James A. Howard
Court St. None
First Mal. Bank
Pilot Rock
N. Berkeley
Pendleton, Or
Pendleton Plating Lumber Yard
A. Forster
Oregon
Alte St. Opp
Court House
Extras Kanter
Cryer
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