Courts in Conflict Over Missouri Two-Cent Fare Law
State seeks to compel railroads to obey two‑cent passenger and maximum freight rate laws with temporary restraining orders issued in St. Louis and Kansas City. Attorney General Hadley accuses railroads of violating an agreement and hints at fraud if injunctions were sought in federal court. He says counties can indict railroads for noncompliance and that the state will pursue the case to the finish.
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St. Louis
Reynolds
Hadley
Missouri
Kansas City
Kennish
Otter Roads
Frank Hagerman
McPherson
Loss of Minnesotta launch recovered in 27 feet
Newport News Virginia reports the missing launch of the battleship Minnesota found lying 1,600 yards west by south of Fort Wool in 27 feet of water. A towing line indicated the craft was wrecked by a float in tow of a tug. Divers found heads and arms beneath a canvass cover and expect delays in raising the launch until Saturday morning with uncertain casualty figures.
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Newport News
Minnesota
Fort Wool
Central American Wars Spark Peace Efforts in 1907
Washington officials foresee a turbulent era in Central America with possible wars and revolutions as Mexico and the United States fail to secure lasting peace among the turbulent republics. The sudden setback dims optimism for a permanent regional settlement in the Summer of 1907.
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Department
Central ‘America
Mexico
America
Central America
Americans Helped Horse Show Draws London Crowds
The London horse show closed Thursday night after drawing over 200000 attendees. American support and the quality of American horses and handlers powered a remarkable success, exceeding expectations and marking the event as well deserved.
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London
England
Government plans expulsion of Chinese workers from Transvaal
Premier Botha announced in parliament that the government intends to send home all Chinese workers whose contracts expire. Sixteen thousand will go this year and be replaced by native workers in the region centered on Petoria Transvaal.
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Petoria
Transvaal
Botha
Hom
Cardus
Teething Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old ad for Mrs. Whistow's Boothbig Syrup touts teething relief for children claiming it softens gums eases pain and cures wind colic with a bottle priced at 25 cents. It warns no search warrant is needed to look for trouble or fault.
Allen's Foot Age Promises Comfort For Aching Feet
Advertisement notes that ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Age, a remedy claimed to cure swollen and sweaty feet. Available at all druggists for 25 cents with a trial package offered free by A. 8. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Starch and Structure Aims From Pittsburg Construction
A comic piece contrasts honesty with witty banter about hiring top legal talent, while an earnest note promotes home starching for fabrics. Pittsburg seeks the world's tallest building with a 40 story 700 foot tower aimed above the sidewalk, surpassing a New York project.
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Pittsburg
New York
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures all stages of the disease via internal use. The ad offers a $100 reward for any case that does not cure and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney& CO
Toledo
All Drugeists
Security Gall
Security Remedy Co
Minneapolis
Minn
Quaker Carriage Talk and Starch Debate
A Quaker rides with a jeweled companion who jokes about warmth and fashion. The piece notes laundry at home and argues Defiance Starch offers stronger, thinner application to preserve fabric and wear.
On the Honeymoon Delighted Couple Share Train Tale
A bosom friend asks about the wedding trip. The bridegroom replies the journey was on an accommodation train as the porter kept turning off the light at every tunnel, eliciting a delighted smile.
Kidney pills praised by Chatsworth engineer
Wm H Walter of Chatsworth Illinois describes years of kidney pain and rheumatism. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with quick relief and recovery, noting a weight loss prior to treatment and recovery to 200 pounds. Available from dealers for 50 cents a box, Yester-Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Wm.h. ‘Walter
of. Chatsworth
Dean
Yester-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Curing Methods Boost Tobacco Flavor Across Regions
Farmers use sun, air, and flue curing to prepare tobacco for market. Flue curing heats tobacco in specially built barns, enhancing taste and aroma similar to expert coffee roasting. Piedmont flue cured tobacco needs less sweetening and yields a juicy, robust flavor driving chewing tobacco popularity.
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Piedmont Region
United States
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