Public anger on government corruption prompts sweeping reforms
The article denounces widespread graft in the postal service and other federal departments. It cites Charles Hedges, Interior and War Department contracts, and Indian Territory officials, urging a thorough house cleaning and continued investigations ahead of the next presidential race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hedges
Post Office Department
Postal
Department of the Interior
Indian Territory
San Francisco
Jones
California
Chicago
War Department
Boodling Fueling Junket Talk From Government Figures
An editorial denounces government officials and Congress members for funding junkets at public expense. It cites the secretary of the navy, the president's family, and Postmaster General Payne taking trips, arguing such spending lacks accountability and betrays taxpayers. It links tariff policies to treasury surpluses and urges restraint on official travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
West Indies
Oyster Bay
Congress
Naval Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Payne
Eople
Murphy Trial Probes Union Funds and Extortion Claims
Proceedings in New York focus on Lawrence Murphy former Stone Cutters Union treasurer on trial for misusing union funds. Witnesses describe a secret committee and payments to Murphy amid extortion and strike-era demands. The judge warned the jury of potential accountability if funds were misused and adjourned the case until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyd
Stonecutters’ Union
Lawyers’ Surety Company
Boyd
Murphy
Donald Call
Brooklyn
William A. Norrie
The
Stonecutters Association
Norrie
Europe
Doan’s Kidney Pills End Backache Claims
A Sedalia resident testifies Doan’s Kidney Pills relieved six months of back pain and kidney troubles after trying other remedies. Eli Jenkins of 1217 East Third Street praises the product purchased at W. E. Bard Drug Co. and warns to remember the name Dean’s. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Jenkins
Missouri Pacific
East Third Street
W. E. Bard Drug Company
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean
Descriptive Indian Names Promote Summer Outings
Describes Indian place names such as Muskoka and Kawartha as charming summer spots across North America. Includes promotional note offering free mail literature from Grand Trunk Railway and advertising details. Also contains an advertisement for Hal's Catarrh Cure and a private loan notice.
The New Royal Muskoka Hotel Opening
The New Royal Muskoka Hotel sits in the center of the Muskoka Lakes summer resort region and opens for guests June 15. For details contact Advertising Department Grand Trunk Railway System 135 Adams street Chicago or George W Vaux.
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Kawartha
Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams Street
Chicago
George W. Vaux
T. A
America
Muskoka Lakes
Canada
United States
George W. Vaux. A. G. P. & T. A
Oldest U.S. Army Soldier James Condon Dies in Charleston
Sergeant James Condon aged 74, longtime drummer at the South Carolina Military Academy, died suddenly in Charleston. Born in Quebec, he enlisted at age 10 and served 64 years, refusing a pension. He leaves a widow and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
James Condon
United States Army
South Carolina Military Academy
Condon
Quebec
Canada
Swift employee arrested for defalcation in Knoxville
Newton Adams of St. Louis, manager of Swift's packing in Knoxville, is under arrest for shorting the company about 1500 dollars. He confessed to traveling auditor C. H. Doyle of Chicago and faces a preliminary hearing Monday. Adams, 22, popular in society, says he lost the money at roulette and exonerates underlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Newton Adams
St. Louis
Swift’s Packing Company
C. H. Doyle
Chicago
Adams
Two Breadmaking Methods Promoted By Rembaugh
An advertisement proclaims two different methods of breadmaking by Rembaugh claiming up to date, scientific, and progressive techniques. It asserts bread is wholesome, free of impurities, and sold by first class dealers. The seller, John Spookendyke, appeals for discretion to avoid harming trade amid heat and hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
John Spookendyke
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Sedalia Sentinel
Sedalia Sentinel Company
George H. Scruton
Dell, Queen City
C. F. Kibby
Sedalia
R. Baldwin
Bally
Sentinel
Sedalia, Mo
Postoffice
Sedalia and
Pettis County
Abe
New York
Lawrence Murphy
Treas
Urer
Stone Cutters’ Union
Newburger
Journeymen's Stonecutters
Muskoka
Clear Sky Land
Constanty
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Dragr Hall
C. C. Lawson
Katie
Bell Telephone
Royal Muskoka Hotel
ARMY
SWIFT
Monarch
E.E. Johnston
Owio
Rembaugh’s
B.S. Rembaugh
Ohio ST
J. C. Warren
East Fifteenth Street
BELL
Joseph Paradis
City Hall Market
Moerschel
Sedalia Beer
SSR
MOF Pett
M. D
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