Perth Amboy Evening News recounts political stalemate
The Perth Amboy Evening News reviews state political turmoil as Republicans push civil service and reform bills amid looming defeats. Senate delays on Colby’s public utility bill prompt questions of strategy with Colby sailing to Europe soon and Silver emerging as a key ally. The piece argues Republican missteps worsened the party’s perilous position.
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United States
Board of Arbitration
Colby
Europe
Senate
George 8. Silver
Middlesex
Weather Outlook for New York and Regions
In the middle states and New England today expect partly overcast skies and light southwest winds with nearly stationary to slowly falling temperatures and local thunderstorms in northern districts. Thursday brings partly overcast cooler weather with local thunderstorms and variable winds. Friday turns partly cloudy to fair with slight temperature changes.
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Middle States
New England
Reform measures spark politics in New Jersey Senate
Wednesday June 26 1907 the senate introduced reform bills led by Senator Hillery raising questions about past delays and motives. The piece argues Republicans shifted after a Democratic inquiry into state irregularities and discusses Somer for governor and Perth Amboy pride as summer appeal.
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Senate
Hillery
United States
Colby
Democratic Assembly
Assembly
Uniform Courtesy and Odd Local Quips
A compact column notes odds and ends from civic life and politics. It mentions an officer’s courtesy, fishermen buoyed by nets and luck, a legislative committee eyeing state spending, and stray references to John D. and Standard Oil. Weather prognostications and a Pittsburg heat event wrap the brief.
Hosiery Sale Samples Offered At Special Prices
A local retailer announces a sale of a manufacturer’s sample line of fifty dozen men’s fine imported half hose. The stock includes silk Isles, hand embroidery, lace open work, and new styles, originally priced 75 cents to 1.00 per pair, now offered at 39 cents per pair.
Interwoven Half Hose Offered at 25 Cents Per Pair
A local advertisement promotes a large assortment of Interwoven Half Hose priced at 25 cents per pair, inviting shoppers to choose from many colors and sizes. The offer emphasizes value and stock variety for quick purchase.
Diners Push for Higher Wages and Tip Abolition
Restaurant employer seeks higher waiter wages while tipping ends. The International and Annoyed Body of Diners seconds the motion, backing a restructuring of tipping practices and wage standards amid industry debate.
Courley Urges Black as Democratic Governor Candidate
June 26 in Jersey City William B Courley chairman of the state committee pressed Chas C Black to run for governor. Black replied he would not seek the nomination though if the convention nominated him he would not refuse. The piece also includes an ad for Foley's Kidney Cure at Sexton's Pharmacy.
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Republican Party
Essex
Sommer
Hughes
New Jersey
Essex County
Jersey City
William B. Courley
Democratic State’ Committee
Chas. C. Black Yeste
Black
L. C. Rodgers
Branchton
Foley
Sexton
Free ball games invite Elks ladies in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Ball Company offers free admission to all ladies wearing the Elks convention badge for every ball game during the National League week in Philadelphia. No limit on the number of complimentary entries as the Elks gathering runs through mid July at the Phillies park.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Will Cure Consumption Says Ark Reader Endorses Foley Product
A.A. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy. He claims it cured consumption in early stages and notes many users are satisfied. Sexton's Pharmacy promotes the product in the ad copy.
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A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
Sexton
Harriman on Government Interference with Railroads
Edwin Lefevre reports in American Magazine June interview with Harriman on government regulation. He argues railroads deserve equal rights to individuals, should meet and contract openly, and could lower costs under proper regulation despite potential abuses. He envisions an autocratic efficiency to unify railway systems. A second note touts Foley's Kidney Cure from Sexton's Pharmacy.
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Edwin Lefevre
Harriman
Supreme Court
Elks reunion schedule shapes an intriguing National League series
The National League arranged the season schedule around the Elks reunion, promising a week of notable games. Chicago will visit on day one, followed by the Quakers facing Cincinnati and then a trip to St. Louis as the main attraction.
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National League
Elks
Chicago
Quakers
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Grand excursion to seashore from Philadelphia Saturday
On Saturday July 20 a grand excursion to the seashore is offered. Popular resorts Atlantic City Cape May Wildwood Ocean City Asbury Park are within easy reach of Philadelphia by Pennsylvania Railroad express trains. For exact fares consult a Pennsylvania Railroad ticket agent.
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Ean City
Asbury Park
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New York
Newark
Elizabeth
Trenton
Bound Brook
Long Branch
Tie Grove
Binders Exoet
Ocean Grove
Rtd Bank
York Mouth Amboy
Cease Amboy
Ésunaas
York
Onsale
Ogie Vice Press & Tecostai Mandkor
Ww. Co
Who Will Do the Dirty Work in the South
In a July American Magazine piece Ray Stannard Baker cites Gustave Frederick Mertins of Montgomery Alabama voicing a stark view. He says whites won t perform the dirty work so the blacks must, arguing education would spur upheaval and a mill must exist to exploit Black labor.
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Ray Stannard Baker
Baker
Montgomery
Alabama
Gustave Frederick Mertins
Mertins
Kidney Cure Claims From Patent Medicine Ad
An obscure ad fragment touts Foley’s Kidney Cure claiming it cleanses and strengthens the kidneys. The text is garbled but markets a universal cure for kidney ailments, typical of early patent medicine pitches.
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Foley
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