Billion-Dollar Era Shapes National Investment Boom
The New York World notes a rapid capital expansion with railroad and industrial firms totaling 258 million in May and a 10 million issue of preferred stock by a new dry goods group. Harriman claims vast bond power, while auto safety prompts court cases and large damages. The American Medical association warns of educational overemphasis on college prep over practical work, and drowning incidents highlight boating hazards.
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United States
New York World
E. H. Harriman
American Medical Association
Atlantic City
German Critics Battle American Plays At Box Office
Critics in Germany dislike American dramas yet managers stage them to satisfy ticket buyers. The article notes the persistence of American play productions despite negative reviews, driven by audience demand and box office practicality.
New York Woman Marries Briefly Before Jewelry Heist
A New York woman, who after a brief marriage nearly sailed away with $100,000 in real jewels, had wed only days earlier. The incident notes a swift marriage preceding the bold lapse, with authorities pursuing the missing gems.
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New York
Georgia Man Sues for Divorce Over Town Critique
A Georgia man files for divorce after his wife spoke disparagingly of their town. He argues the remark harmed their relationship and social standing, claiming a breach of marital loyalty tied to local allegiance. The case centers on community strain and personal values.
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Georgia
New York Woman Challenges Husband Over Geography Claim
A New York woman confronts her husband after he denies her assertion that Portugal lies in South America. The snippet questions the value of higher education in light of such debate.
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New York
Bally West
Portugal
South America
Account Benefits Reduce Early Pocket Picker Risk
The text notes that having an account lowers the likelihood of an early pocket picker targeting the user. It emphasizes security advantages tied to account ownership and access controls.
Democrats Hopeful After Tariff Rush In 1st Step
The Democratic congressional committee met a year early, elected officers, and mapped a campaign to win the next House. Representative James F. Lloyd of Missouri was re elected chairman by 37 members. The group plans a brisk, coordinated effort with key committees in place. Lloyd says regional signals show growing hope of a Democratic majority.
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Washington, D. C
Democratic Congressional Committee
James F. Lloyd
Missouri
Lloyd
FLEECING THE RICH AMERICANS IN FRANCE CASE
An alleged band of American gamblers named Osborne Brody Royal and Hubbard were arrested on card swindling charges at Vichy Aix les Bains and other resorts. Victims included American and English hotel guests with marked cards and finger-sensitizing apparatus found. Authorities say the men posed as strangers and won large sums, including about 50000 dollars from one American. Names may be false and an identity inquiry is underway.
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Paris
France
Osborne
Brody
Royal
Hubbard
Vichy
Aix Les Bains
State board probes Packers books in Wyandotte county
Kansas City officials from the Kansas state board of equalization conduct a personal examination of books of packers who appealed valuations set by Wyandotte County. The inquiry opened at the Armour Packing Company office.
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Kansas City
Kansas State Board of Equalization
Wyandotte County Board of Equalization
Armour Packing Company
Deficiency Bill Passes House After Four Days of Debate
Washington report says the urgent deficiency bill was approved after four days of tempestuous debate. The measure totals 454,809 dollars, 20,408 dollars more than the initial estimate and includes 25,000 dollars for the president’s traveling expenses.
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Washington, D. C
House
CANNOT FORCE ARBITRATION IN PITTSBURG STRIKE BATTLE
Judges Ford and Brown sustain the Pressed Steel Car company demurrer to a petition for injunction by the Public Defense association of Pittsburg against the company the striking workers and Allegheny county sheriff The defense argues the strike costs taxpayers and unrest while the company asserts no personal injury and that it is a private entity not a public service.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
United States
Ford and Brown
Common Pleas Court
Pressed Steel Car Company
Public Defense Association of
Allegheny’ County
Defense Association
The
KANSAS MERCHANT ZANDITON ARRESTED IN TOPEKA FRAUD CASE
St Louis grand jury charged Topeka merchant Edward T U Zan diton with obtaining goods through false statements. Bankruptcy proceedings show his assets and abilities far larger than claimed, with reported assets around 387000 and liabilities 179000. Credit extended by wholesalers and manufacturers in Kansas City Chicago New York and other centers.
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E. L. Zanditton
Topeka
St. Louis
Edward TU. Zanditon
Kan
Zanditon
Kansas City
Chicago
New York
Presidents Will Cross Border For Taft Diaz Meeting
Taft and Diaz will exchange visits with Taft crossing into Mexico and Diaz stepping onto U S soil. The meeting is planned during Taft's western trip after September 15 to await Mexican congress approval for Diaz to depart.
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el Paso
Taft
Diaz
Washington, D. C
Mexico
United States
Department
Mexican Congress
The Secret Unveiled by Mrs Thaw Booklet Sparks Criticism
The 20 page pamphlet issued by Mrs Harry Capley Thaw attacking prosecutors and insanity experts in the Harry Thaw case alleges a cowardly conspiracy against Thaw and describes oppressive measures used in his trial.
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White Plaines
New York
Harry Thaw
Harry Capley Thaw
Thaw
Banks urged to exchange large notes for small denominations
A treasury statement reports cooperation with National banks to issue more $5 notes and swap large silver certificates for $1 silver certificates to meet crop movement demand. Banks could raise $94,000,000 in $5 notes by using 33 1/3 percent circulation privilege, easing seasonal needs.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Treasury
Graft Exposed in Chicago West Side Levee Case
Chicago grand jury hears graft tale from West Side underworld in which Detective Sergeant Jeremiah Griffin is indicted on eight counts for allegedly taking protection payments from dive keepers gamblers and cocaine sellers. Other indictments name Lewis Frank a saloon keeper and politician and Michael Heitler known as Mike the Pike for extorting money from illegal houses as police agents.
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Chicago
Illinois
West Side
Jeremiah Griffin
Griffin
Desplaines Street
Desplaines Street Station, Headquarters of Inspector McCann
Lewis Frank
dJevee
Michael Heitler
Mike the Pike
President Moyer Endorsed by Western Federation
In Denver the Western Federation of Miners endorsed President Charles Moyer and approved his annual report by a 223 to 79 vote at the convention.
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Moyer
Denver
Col
Western Federation of Miners In Convention
Charles Moyer
Robbers Blow Up Depot Safe Near Mineral Kansas
In Mineral a robbery targetting the Missouri Kansas & Texas depot safe caused an explosion wrecking the depot and allowing robbers to escape with about $500. The incident occurred near Pittsburg Kansas.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Mineral
Here
Death Sentences Given in Hindu Martyr Case
Mardaral Dhinn eri, an Indian student, was found guilty at Imperial Institute murder trial. He received the death sentence for killing Lieut. Col. Sir William Hutt Curzon Wylde and Dr. Cawas Labaca after a July 1 gathering.
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London
England
Mardaral Dhinneri
Imperial Institute
William Hutt Curzon Wylife
Cawas Labaca
Texas Storm Loss Figures From Wednesday Hurricane
In Houston Texas the death toll is conservatively estimated at 25 with injuries about twice that number. Property losses are placed at $1,000,000 and communication mostly restored except at isolated points.
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Texas
Houston
Bolivia to Seek Direct Talks With Peru Over Territory
Lima dispatch reports Bolivia, urged by the United States, plans to negotiate directly with Peru on the division of disputed territory. The move follows American diplomatic advice and aims to resolve border questions without third parties.
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Bolivia
Lima
Peru
United States
Not the Butcher's Faulty Lamb Delivery
Mrs Customer complains the lamb was large and tough. Mr Stintwaite defends that the joint left the shop as a sweet leg of lamb and claims orders were given to deliver it promptly to the customer.
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Stintwaite
Mr. Stintwaite
Cure for Eczema Claims with Cuticura Remedies
Miss Barbara Kral of Wighlandtown Maryland describes ten months of intense itching and visible red patches on face and arms. After two sets of Cuticura Remedies and four to five applications of Cuticura Ointment she is completely cured and relieved.
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Sol
Barbara Kral
Wighlandtown
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Position Had Drawbacks Poet Dialogue on Swans
A poet asks a practical friend about beauty of swans on a lake. The friend dismisses the idea of living on cold water all day and prefers a warmer, simpler life.
Red Cross Ball Blue touted for whiter laundry
Advert says yellow clothes look unsightly and urges keeping them white with Red Cross Ball Blue. Promotes large 2 oz packages sold by grocers for five cents. Quote from Renan about any man’s example affecting others.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Teething Relief
An early 20th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain. It claims to soften gums reduce dammation and cure wind colic with a 25 cent bottle.
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McTaggart Bros., Publishers
Scandia
Dutchess County
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He's
National Banks
Renan
Z .Nklye
It Products
Libby
Peerless
Mik
Libby, McNell
Libby Chian
Henood
Keck Springs
Wyoming
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