Bell Telephone's Growth Through Local Networks and Mergers
Detailed account of how Bell Telephone organized local companies, leveraged royalties and stock to expand control, and formed the American Telephone and Telegraph Co to unify lines. The article notes government taxes, rate hikes, and a large surplus built across cities, with futures installments promised in a multi-part series.
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Shepherd
Brencotore N. Vailhee
Bell
Vail
Encourt
Bell Telephone Co . Company
Anne
Jone
Boston
Telephone Trust
Wall
United States
Bell Telephone Co
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Miss Alice Smith Celebrates 40th Birthday in City
A New York probation officer known for caring for “fallen and unfortunate girls” is celebrated as she marks her 40th birthday. Her work includes guiding troubled youths, returning some women to rural homes, and managing a network of grateful former wards in the city.
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New York
Alice Smith
Miss Smith
Breaks Jail in Whitman County by Self-Confessed Burglar
John W. Barnes a self confessed burglar escaped Whitman county jail after forcing prisoners to dig through a brick wall in the jail corridor. He shot Dining Car Conductor D L Reader of Portland at Lewiston Junction last Tuesday during the breakout.
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Colfax
Wash
Whit- Man County
John W. Barnes
D. L. Reader
Portland
Lewiston Junction
Wns
Dentist sues for divorce after wife threat claim
Walter K. Tichenor files for divorce alleging his wife kept knives and other deadly weapons by the bed and threatened him with bodily harm before he kicked. The case highlights alleged domestic danger prompting the divorce action.
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United Press
New York
Walter K. Tichenor
Governor reads veto of Oregon primary bill in Des Moines
Governor B F Carroll personally appeared before the state assembly and read his veto of the Oregon primary bill. The measure had been passed by the Democrats and progressive Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. F. Carroll
State Assembly
Oregon
Spokane Man Ends Life With Self Inflicted Shot
Herbert W. Counter, formerly of Minneapolis, living in Spokane four years, shot himself and died. Acquaintances say worry over family affairs and a drinking bout prompted the act.
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United Press
Spokane
Herbert W. Counter
Minneapolis
Meals Served City of Everett Telegraph Schedule
The notice outlines three daily round trips between Everett and Seattle with departure times in the morning noon and evening. It also notes Sunday variations and a Sunday schedule. The steamer, Colmandock Steamer, may change times without notice and the Star urges subscribers to report missed deliveries by 6 o’clock for replacement mail.
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City of
Everett
Seattle
Colmandock Steamer
Phouss
Ind
Freddie Froemke breach of promise suit in Chicago
Misa Ella Marks, daughter of a wealthy shoe merchant, denies Freddie Froemke's claim for 25000, saying he spent money on himself and in the stock market. Froemke vows to press the case to a conclusion.
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Re United Prep
Chicago
Freddie
Misa Ella Marks
Frederick H. Froemke
Froemke
Spain Cedes Territory to United States in 1919 Trade
The 1919 note states Spain ceded both east and near Florida to the United States, unsettled by General Jacksons invasion. It notes Jacksons fame and Florida real estate value then, and claims the United States traded Texas back to Spain as a sign of open hands, Texas then of similar value.
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Spain
United States
Florida
Jackson
Texas
Indians Close in on Murderous Band Near Washoe County
Reno residents expect the band of Indians who killed four stockmen to die by bullets within 24 hours as three posses tighten the surrounding area in Washoe county.
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Reno
Nev
Washoe County
Dope His Downfall
Morton Ellingsen once known for underworld articles sits in Jefferson Market prison awaiting grand jury action for stealing books. Police say continued opium use has dulled his once brilliant mind.
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New York
Morton Ellingsen
Underworld
Jefferson Market
Ellingsen
Cape Gloves Special Priced at 89 Cents a Pair
Sooty quality ladies cape gloves from imported skins offered in mannish P. X. M. style with metal wrist fastener and Paris-point embroidered backs. Sold in tan shades at a basement sale price of 89 cents per pair.
New Percales at a Very Low Price
Thirty inch Percales in white ground with pin dots or stripes priced exceptionally low at yard Basement Salear. Also available in medium and navy blue with stripes dots or figures. Closely woven fast color fabrics offered at low yard pricing.
12 Yards Fine Valenciennes Lace For 48
Basement Salesroom offers 12 yards of fine Valenciennes lace in various designs and widths from % inch to 3 inches. Strong, well made edging and insertions with French and German styles in diamond filet and round meshes. Special 12 yard piece.
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Normandy
Valenciennes
Point de Paris
Notions and Notions Supplies Price List
A vintage price list notes items such as Good Quality Dress Shields at 16 cents and Aunt Lydia's Linen finished Thread at 5 cents per spool. Large Silk Hair Nets in all shades at 5 cents, Horn Hair Pins six-pack, Canvas Gloves for garden work at 5 cents per pair, Linen Stationery 50 sheets, cards and envelopes, and Fancy Hat Pins 2 cents each.
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Lydia
Women's Chamoisette Gloves Special 50c Pair
Women's chamoisette gloves offered at 50 cents per pair. Limited quantities available, shoppers urged to visit participating stores for this value promotion.
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Bell Telephone
Bell Extension
Focal Company
New Orleans
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Salt Lake City
Ivo
America
Hell
Kink Morgan
the Star
Cash
Dope
Federal Paint & Wall Paper CO
First Ave
University St
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Falestoom
Lawn
Batiste
Gelesro
Anglaise
Pompadour
Pirot
Pirot Fioor
Furnit
Great Britain
Madras
Germantown
Saxony
Riderdown
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
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