World Briefs: Dr Willard Bigelow Named To Food and Drug Board
Dr. Carl L Alsberg announced Dr Willard L Bigelow as a member of the board of food and drug inspection which reviews pure food law violations. William Rockefeller was examined in Miami by House committee doctor Charles W Richardson to gauge his capacity to testify. George F Baker testified in Washington on the First National Bank of New York profits since 1863, showing profits near 30 million on a 500 thousand capitalization. Taft asked Congress to appropriate 250 thousand for continued investigation into government economy and efficiency.
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Carl L. Alsberg
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Willard L. Bigelow
Board of Food and Drug Inspection
William Rockefeller
House of Representatives
Money Trust
Miami
Fla
Charles W. Richardson
House Committee
First National Bank of
New York City
George F. Baker
House Money Trust
Washington
Baker
Jensress
Commission of Economy and Efficiency
Taft
Danville
Harry Coit
H. B Downs
Congress
Joe Cannon
Coit
International Harvester sales manager jailed for thefts
Domestic Poland of San Francisco, a sales manager for International Harvester, was sentenced to seven years in San Quentin for thefts totaling 84000 dollars. He aspired to back ventures in moving pictures but lost. The docket also lists indictments against five Seaboard Oil promoters and other figures on mail fraud charges.
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Poland
International Harvester Company
San Francisco
San Quentin
Los Angeles
Seaboard Oil & Transit Company
C. P. Bowers Land Company
American
Nicholas F. Wilson
Alfred W. Allen
Clarence P. Bowers
J. R. Riggins
B. F Woodruff
Olaf A. Treitmoe
Eugene Clancy
Leavenworth
United States
Peoria
Edward W Wickersham
Wickersham
Mr. Wickersham
Ohio
Chicago
Fargo
N. D
Amundsen Receives Geographical Society Gold Medal
Capt Roald Amundsen the Norwegian explorer is feted in Washington as the discoverer of the South Pole. The National Geographical Society awarded him a special gold medal at its annual banquet with him as guest of honor.
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Roald Amundsen
United States
South Pole
National Geographical Society
Washington
Illinois News Briefly Told From Across the State
Illinois clay manufacturers plan to exhibit at the National City Show in Chicago on February 26 with officers named J. M. Mamer Fred Perring ton A. E B Hickins Geo Waiters. Governor Deneen appoints Thomas F Holmes to state mining investigation commission replacing Richard Newsam.
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Chicago
Champaign
J. M. Mamer
Campus
Fred Perrington
Rock Island
A. E B. Hickins
Geo. Waiters
Chatsworth
A. V. Bleininger
University of Ilinois
Pittsburg
Springfield
Deneen
Thomas F. Holmes
Thayer
Sangamon County
State Mining Investigation Commission
Richard Newsam
Peoria
Illinois Brevities Highlights Crime and Local News
Joliet penitentiary escape by two murderers and a burglar in a stolen car. Secretary Doyle seeks $110000 fee from railroad, court orders return. Waukegan water crisis from slush ice closes factories and schools. Champaign swimmer rescue by coach James Manley at Illinois pool. Fire marshal report shows over $1 million in property burned in December. Rock Island officials arrested over contract lettings to an officeholder. Kewanee widow Minnie Weiss commits suicide. Decatur confirms James Millikin University president resign. Ursuline to open $200000 girls school in Decatur. Danvers gun club forms. Danville constable self-warrants assault case. Danville man inherits Rush Medical College journey wealth, will probate.
Western Canada Poised for Great Growth in 1913
The piece foresees massive capital, labor, and construction in Western Canada for 1913. It cites plans by the Canadian Pacific Railway to double track from Lake Superior to the Pacific, the Grand Trunk Pacific expansion, and the Canadian Northern’s rapid development. Urban and public works across Edmonton Calgary Regina Saskatoon Vancouver and Victoria are set to surge with schools buildings banks and housing projects. The 200000 Americans in the region are highlighted as integral to the coming boom and permits in British Columbia exceeded ten million dollars last year.
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Canada
Lake Ports
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
Great Effects and a Terrible Noise
A pedestrian asks about a terrible noise and a policeman explains it is caused by an ordinary one cent safety pin sticking into a $3,000,000 baby.
Tired Blood and Liver Support Tonitives Claim
An early 20th century advertisement asserts tired blood disrupts bile production and liver function leading to constipation jaundice and other issues. It promotes Tonitives as a remedy to tonify blood and liver cells, promising safer digestion and health with 5 cents per box, offered by The Tonitives Co Buffalo New York.
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Tonstives Co
Tonitives Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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