Deep Waterway Plan Advocated at Upper Mississippi Meeting
Moline Illinois October convention of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement association heard secretary We McGue advocate a deep waterway from the Gulf to the Atlantic. He urged improvement of the Mississippi tributaries and a coast route from Mangachusetta Bay to the Rio Grande. Speakers included Congressmen Dawsin Iowa Lorrimer Wisconsin Murrhy and others. An ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotes bowel regulation and a clear complexion.
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Moline
We McGue
Waterways Commisson
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Canalseo
Gulf
Mississippi
Mangachusetta Bay
Rio Grande
Dawsim
Iowa
Lorrimer
Uliners
Murrhy
Wisconsin
Bonatora
P. Hopking
Esman I. Cooley
Engraeer
Drainage Cawl
Noble Footpad Is Released From Jail
After seven years in San Quentin, Simon Manele von Vetsera, linked to the 1906 San Francisco terror, is freed through Austrian government aid. He endured harsh labor, with five years on each count, and the sentence now ends.
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Dan Fravelsen
San Quenwla
Simon Maneletos von Vetsera
Agnotte Ahtrian Enmily
San Francisco
Vetsret
Quentin
Largest Anx Factory in State Under Fire Briefly Damaged
One of the state’s largest paper box factories operated by Fuivelt Co in Rast Com merte and employing up to fifty people faced a blaze. Jus freemont, manager, led the firm as the incident drew in leading business men from Texas, Louisiana and Morea. The BR. I. Burnett Co also runs a wrapping paper line with paper bags and printed goods.
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Role Fuivelt Co
Kas
Mri
Freemont Amd
Toxis
Loitshina
Meotea
Basa
Balloon Record Likely Falls to German Craft
A bright pink balloon crossed from Rockville Maryland toward Canada, drifting over Lake Erie region. Reports from Washington, Detroit, Dover and Baltimore note balloons landing near Hamilton Ontario, Aor cherville on Lake St. Clair, and Minater Carroll County. The St Louis carnival lists airship and dirigible events as highlights of 1907.
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Hamilton
Ontario
United Ballet
Major Hersey
Uaited States Weather Bureau
United States
Tlinois
Lake Michigan
Lake le Clair
Lake Erie
Canada
St. Lowis
Lton
Washington, D
Rockville
Detroit
Mich
John R. Rhode
Aorcherville
Lake St. Clair
St. Louis
Amunigay
Vertars
Roosevelt daughter to preside at German embassy report
A report from the Observer’s Berlin correspondent notes an American colony rumor that President Roosevelt’s daughter and Congressman Nicholas Longworth will soon be sent to Berlin to preside over the U.S. embassy. The article mentions the recently resigned annex envoy to Germany as precedent.
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London
Met
Berlin
The
Observer
Roosevelt
Longworth
Ceewing
United States
Tresband
Nicholas Longworth
Charlemagne
Germany
Diaz Called One Of World's Greatest By Secretary Rest
Washington dispatch notes Secretary Rest described Diaz as one of the world's greatest men after a trip to Mexico. The article ponders how Mexico will cite the republic if Plax passes away, asserting the country rests on a firm foundation and will not be interrupted by leadership death.
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Washington, D. C
Owl
Mraz
Mexico
Seya Hoverarda Ding
$1 A Day for Veterans Who Served Two Years
Washington October 23. Israc R. Bhemboad will represent Toledo Ohio in Congress. He travels to Washington to press pension reforms for two year Civil War veterans. He proposes a daily pension of 1 dollar for those who served two years.
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Washington
Israc R. Bhemboad
Toledo
Ohio
Congress
Ghostly fright triggers fatal fall in Ashland incident
In Ashland Kentucky Det 23 describes a scared teen Clara Osgood leaping from a second story window after seeing a sheeted ghost. Her sister Annie Spots is under watch as grief grips the family.
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Ashland
Claca Osgood
Roodville
Clara
Annie Cspot
Major Harris Invites Fairbanks to Visit San Antonio
Major Mose Harris editor of the Texas Republican, after a Dallas visit with Sir Fairbanks, extended an open invitation to the vice president for a future San Antonio stay. Harris, backed by the mayor and Business Men's club, praised San Antonio as Texas and the nation’s leading city, while reacting to Dallas press critiques of his remarks.
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Fairbanks
Mose Harris
The
Texas Republi
Dallas
Sir. Fairbanks
Business Men’s Club
Republicana of
San Antonio
V. Hing
Alam City
Faby Baths
Harris
Dallak
Sali
Electric Co Loses in Austin Court Appeal
A telegram from Austin says the Texas Supreme Court refused the writ of amparo in the case of Minnia L. Badders vs San Antonio Gig & Electric Co. A lower court awarded $16,000 to Hadders and her children after Badders died from contact with a live wire while employed by the company. The ruling means the company must now pay the judgment.
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Austin
Tight
Supreme Court
San Antonio Gig & Electric Co
Minnia L. Badders
Hadders
Badders
Gis & Electric Co
Turn People Away at Dalkowitz Sale
Crowds flooded Dalkowitz Tires Department Store at Military Plaza and Commerce Street for an advertised overproduction sale. The sidewalk was jammed, hundreds sought admission, and the store extended hours as clerks struggled to handle shoppers from across the city.
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Dalkowitz Tires
Military Plaza
Commerce Street
Stor
Good News May Kill Houston Man
Special to The Light Houston Oct 23 Overcome at the heart of triumph two Puller a prominent real estate man of this city is dying at his home A dozen years ago Fuller bought up all the property between Houston and Morrisburg hoping street car lines would extend to Harrisburg He waited but county commissioners granted the Houston Bicotria company a crossing over the county road Now Fuller is dead past pecavary
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Houston
Tex
Hl Triumph
Puller
Mes
Fuller
Honston
Morrisburg
Harrisburg
Houston Bicotria Company
Foller
Pecavary
Federal Franchise Care Trust Evil in Trust Legislation
Speech by Isaac H. Seligman at a trusts conference discusses remedial federal legislation to limit capitalization and enforce public policy. He argues against abolishing trusts, supports national regulation for interstate corporations, and warns that state-by-state laws undermine commerce. He emphasizes federal licensing, safeguards, and the need for uniform rules to prevent abuse while preserving benefits.
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Chicago
Gil
Isaac H. Seligman
New York
Beliginmn
Pleads for Merger Law and Railroads in Public Interest
A historical piece discusses merger regulation for railroads, arguing public ownership and state or federal regulation. It emphasizes transparency, large combinations, and the balance between private management and public welfare, noting the influence of competition, efficiency, and pricing on consumers and economies.
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Seth Lave
Farmap Muyer
New York
Mr. Tow
Devolaning
United States
States
Trust Philosophy Examined by Prof. Parsons in Boston
Boston professor Frank Parsons argues industrial trusts and combinations are essential for civic defense and economic growth. He cites labor and capital savings from production and notes attempts to destroy trusts would harm social and economic benefits while recognizing legal limits.
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Frank Parsons
Boston
Damage suit to go to jury in 40,000 case
The intermodal and railroad injury case seeks $40,000 in damages for a right foot amputation linked to a wreck. Lawyers for the plaintiff and the railroad company prepared their arguments as the trial heads toward a jury verdict around 3 o'clock.
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Bok
Forty District Court
Badges of honor for the fair exhibitors
Secretary Milton Vane arranges badges and ribbons for the fair exhibitors across all departments. Mexican division badges feature national colors with a bronze medal noting international character. A large stock of badges is ready for prize awards in cattle, horses, gardens, culinary, and other displays, though allotment of midway attractions remains a hurdle for the secretary.
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Milton Vane
Tha
Mexico
Nane Midway
Sunset and Houston Rail Timetable Highlights Across Texas
Fragmented timetable notes routes from Sunset Station to Houston Galveston and Galveston to New Orleans, with arrivals and departures at various hubs like Commerce Street, Fort Worth, Dallas, and Corpus Christi. Mentions service names such as Flyer Express and special connections to San Marcos and Laredo.
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Commerce Street
Leaes Arriva
Austin
Tongviem
Arkana
Tails
Denne
Milano
Idealto
Laredo
Bovis
Mexico
Lara
Balto
War News Reiterated by Hobson and Japan Threat Insight
Hobson warns of Japan preparing for war by building ships and arsenals, shaping alliances with Britain, and pressuring diplomatic moves while the United States remains passive. The notice notes Japanese spying on American yards and forts as tensions rise, with commentary on looming conflict and alarm over dormant U.S. response. Also includes a brief product promotion and a thank you note from the family of Ambrose Rutta.
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San Antonio
Japan
United States
Europe
Russi
Insindand
Iite
California
Russia
Negatia- Vong
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Rocky Mountain
Wen
Drug Co
Noble Footpad
Via
Mallory
Sachs
Next Menger Hotel
Bon Antouin
Galveston
Europa
Fred Harvey
Dallas, Fort Worth
Kansas City
H. Y. Williams
W. Commerce St
Dover
Del
RR Creek
Nis
Baltimore
Sawley
Post
Minater
Carrollenanty
Mil
Wik. Longworth
Diaz
Dalkowitz
Foley
Virginia Sly
Rbexar Drug CO
Slater
Thapper
Ech
Dts
Sombine Snegassary
Pricsautcher
Pancoast Achat Co. Teas
G. H
S.A
Commerce
Stouston
Titomm
Pam Fioustad
Vitoria Diviatin ‘A Lavernin
Stockdale
Fam Chorus
Viggort
Port Larar
Houa- Wound Galvexton
A. Pe
South Floret Strant
Coave
Davy Crockett
Gatniston
Grstas
Browyay
Browneville
Comfort
Id Boerne
Statton
Eant
Mhaihetsy Fort
L&g.n
Som
Hobson
Pacific
Hawaiian
America
L& Gn, Deng Co
Ambrose Rutta
Wast Commerce Street
Montis
Geelent
Pearge-Robinson Undertaking CO
Imersy
Guikrveree
Katy Flyer
Alamo Special
Hogstan and
Dallas Fair
Setomweg
Griffin, P. & T. A
Alamo Plaza
G.N
Fort Worth
Denver
Ghry
W. Daley, P
T. Ay
C. P. Diaz
A. R. Atkinson, D. P. A
S.A. & Alp
Claude Springall
Guy Thi
Agt
Bexar Qrug
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