Bucket Shops Fight Fades in Chicago
Chicago traders debate the impact of the Board of Trade campaign against bucket shops. W S Crosby, a 30 year member, says the effort harmed business and was ill advised, calling for equity based dispute resolution over board rules. He argues enforcement of estate laws over gambling or factory laws and questions the board's role as final arbiter in corner cases.
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Chicago
W. S. Crosby
Crosby
Board of Trade
Alough
Board of the Rules
Western Union Telegraph Company
Commercial Telegraphers' Union
Rogers
Roger
Roger Vs. W. U. Tel Co
Federal
Presbyterian Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Court of Equity
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Guarding Against Street Accidents
A ragged description notes frightened horses and frequent accidents, urging readers to keep Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. The ad lists F Kalteyer Son druggists and Adolph Dreiss as sellers at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
F. Kalteyer & ‘Son
Adolph Dreiss
Oak Chunks and Wood Coal Ad Notice
All oak chunks in any size priced at four dollars twenty five cents per card. Holmes Wood and Coal Company lists telephone numbers Old 386 and New 681 for orders.
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Holmes Wood. & Coal CO
Sun Heater Ad Braden P. & E. Co. Offers Economical Heat
An advertisement promotes a sun heater that heats any ordinary room with one gas jet or oil lamp. Braden P. & E. Co. located at 102 East Commerce street showcases the device as the cheapest heating option.
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Braden P. & E. Co
East Commerce Street
Hina. Oe
Exposition offices opened for states in St Louis
St Louis reports growing Louisiana Purchase Exposition interest with permanent offices in the city. Arkansas will establish headquarters here pending Alaska opening offices in the administration building. Executive commissioner W C Stubbs from Louisiana will arrive to set up offices. Previously state work was carried out by visiting commissioners and representatives.
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St.Louis
St. Louis
Arkansas
Alaska
W. C. Stubbs
Louisiana
Dynamiting New York Constructions
Explosions in several city building sites have led to police and private detective guards around large structures. No major damage occurred as shock remains contained in drill holes. The Iron League offers rewards for the culprits, but no suspects identified yet.
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New York Constructions
New York
Alreay
Iron League
Burnett Co Paper Goods Cut Costs for Buyers
R. L. Burnett Co., Paper Box Manufacturers, offers savings on plain and printed paper bags, wrapping paper, letter heads, envelopes, statements, note and bill heads, and other paper specialties. Also carries twine, butter trays, butter paper, butchers' paper, and more. Both phones 862. Orders filled on short notice.
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R. L. Burnett CO
Alamo Installment Co Furniture Offer
Wanted buy or rent second hand furniture and stoves. We can furnish your house complete from kitchen to parlor. Give us a call and be convinced. 107 West Houston St.
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Alamo Installment CO
West
Houston St
Mahncke Hotel Bar invites friends to call for goods
R Basse proprietor formerly with Henry Hoecke invites friends to visit the Mahncke Hotel Bar. The ad promises the best goods and polite courteous treatment to all customers.
Expert evidence to prove impossibility of birth case cited
Summary of Maryland and California and Oregon decisions on trusts, unborn heirs, and rights to recover. The Maryland court rebukes expert testimony to defeat a life estate, while California limits double recovery for unborn heirs. Oregon upholds a gift to an daughter despite later reconsideration and delivery questions.
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West Pub. Co
Court of Appeals
Maryland
Ricards
Safe Deposit Company
Chitty
Dawson
Joe
Audley
Coxe
Court of Equity
Supreme Court of California
Dauber Vs. Western Meat Co
Justice Henshaw
Henshaw
Waite
Supreme Court of Oregon
Bituminous Coal Co Offers Special Lump Coal Deal
Bituminous Coal Co ready to sell top lump coal at five dollars per unit. Advertising note locates corner Starr and Walnut streets with a special price offer and contact point for buyers.
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Bituminous Coal Co
Corner Starr
Walnut
Prohibition Debate Highlights Liquor Access Risks
A Baird Star response to boys with whiskey argues minors access via third parties fuels illegal drinking. It blames go-betweens over saloonkeepers and urges new laws. The Corsicana Courier notes ads to ship goods evade bans, revealing liquor can flow from outside states despite prohibition.
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Baird Star
Colorado Clipper
Colorado
Court of Criminal Appeals allows unbroken liquor packages
The Floresville Chronicle reports the court of criminal appeals ruled it is not a violation of law to bring unbroken liquor packages into local option precincts. Friends of local option warn the decision undermines practical enforcement and shifts revenue and profits away from prohibition.
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Floresville Chronicle
Court of Criminal Appeals
Friends of Local Option
Bargain on Toothbrush and Powder at Jung Kind’s Drug Store
Public sale for a few days offers a fine toothbrush and tooth powder for 25 cents at Jung Kind's Drug Store 517 B Houston St. The offer highlights a better brush and powder combo at the same price, attracting customers with a low cost bundle.
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Jungkind
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