The New River Journal Seethes Over Rail Rates And Trials
A 1905 regional editorial rant discusses congressmen at odds over railroad rate regulation, a proposed Interstate Commerce bill, and the public’s will versus powerful interests. It highlights Senator Tilman and Senator Foraker positions, West Virginia attorney appointments, and a brutal Naval Academy punishment verdict amid broader political tension. It condemns hanging and notes disciplinary issues at the academy and ongoing misconduct by cadets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Senate
Seustor Tilman
South Carolina
Interstate Commerce Comission Authority
Foraker
Ohio
Burley
Texas
Graft and scandal expose high table of wealth and power
A sweeping critique traces a wave of graft and dishonesty among insurance leaders and political figures. It names James Hyde of Equitable, George W. Perkins, Senator Mitchell, and Senator Burton as emblematic cases, noting indictments, resignations, and even death in disgrace as retribution. The piece highlights public anger in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and asserts that corruption ultimately fails to pay.
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James Hyde
Equitable Company
Dhe Place
Contumel
Hyde
Alexander
McCurdyn
McCalls
Chauncey Depew
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan & Co
Equitable
Mitchell
Oregon
United States
Burton
Kansas
Philadelphia
Pennsylania
Ohio
First Requisite of Beauty Promoted By Patent Syrup
An advertisement claims Tar first requisite of beauty is a chest complexion, praising Orinu Taxative Pru syrup to clear a sallow botched complexion by stimulating the bowels and brightening the eyes. It promises a pleasant laxative fruit syrup without nausea or gripping and urges refusing substitutes at Reinhart’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhart
S Pharmacy
Kennedy
Local notes report farms sales and fires in Maryland towns
Jacob F Lemen sold a 200 acre farm near Williamsport for 17500 dollars. A Williamsport contractor agreed to care for sixty mules for Canal Towage Co until spring. Miss Lelia Sherrard and Mr Bernard Feldman wed in Hagerstown. Fort Frederick purchase bill proposed by Congressman Pearce. Miss Helen Abell Baughman wed Dr Charles Henry Conley in Adams town. A large farm barn near Berryville burned for about 2500 dollars. Nora C Nott left funds to Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. Western Maryland Railroad to open division HQ in Hagerstown. Harry Redmond and J B Black escaped Martinsburg jail by sawing bars. Z T Brantner transferred to Martinsburg to oversee shops. 43 years in B&O. B&O trains 10 and 47 had a minor collision near Boyd's. conductor T Gill died of heart failure. Martinsburg circuit court settlement distributed about 5000 to 200 people. Joseph Mundey of Martinsburg in financial trouble. bakery closed. Mundey arrested for resisting officers but cleared. Washington county farmers worried by incendiary fires destroying barns. Bridges farm barn burned near Hagerstown with 11 steers killed and loss about 4500. At Hagerstown fair Col Hough ordered Dr Hollingsworth off track. later assaulted him. National Trotting Association banned Hollingsworth from all tracks.
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Jacob F Lemen
Williamsport
Stonffer
Sharpaburg
Canal Towage Company
Lelia V. Sherrard
Berkeley County
Bernard Feldman
Chambersburg
Hagerstown
Pearce
Old Fort Frederick
Washington County
Mra, Be, M. Stribling
Berryville
Mies
Nora C. Nott
Winchester
Grace Lutheran Church
Western Maryland Railroad
Baltimore
Cumberland
Harry Redmond
J. B. Black
Martinsburg
Black
Z T. Brantner
Bronawick
Martinaburg
Boyd’s
Washington
T Gill
Young and Nadenbonsch
Trustees
Improvement Building and Loan Association
Joseph Mundey
Shepherdatown
Bia Creditora
Mondey
Scott's Emulsion Promises Fat Babies Comfort
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion for fat babies to improve health and mood. It claims fat stores comfort nerves and cushions the body, contrasting with slim infants who may feel every touch. The copy urges sending for a free sample.
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Scott
Advice of a Friend and Its Happy Results
Mrs Florence Stewart of Evansville Indiana endorses Vinci a cod liver oil preparation as a health restorer and strength creator after years of run down condition. She credits its use with renewed vigor and urges other women to try it, while Reinhart's Pharmacy guarantees money back if not satisfied.
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Florence Stewart
Evansville
Ind
Vinci
Reinhart
Foolish Shooting Affray Near Mandel Ends in Injury
Charles F. Davis, living near Mandel in Washington county, was shot and badly injured by Clinton Hemphill on a canal towpath after a bantering exchange. The pistol bullet struck Davis in the abdomen, perforated his intestines, and lodged in his back. He was taken to a hospital in Hagerstown that night. doctors Gardner and Reichard attended him. The incident occurred after Davis mocked Hemphill’s aim across the canal at Jack Taylor's club-house.
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Charles F. Davis
Mandel
Washington County
Shepherdstown
Clinton Hemphill
Hemphill
Jack Taylor
Davis
Dani
Frisky Davis
Franklin school fire at Perkersburg last week
The Franklin school building in Perkersburg was burned last week. Costs estimated under $10,000. Dr O R Liverwood, captain of the Kingwood company, died at his Kingwood home from morphia overdose. West Virginia Hospital board elected Dr M Steele to succeed Superintendent A H Eunst, who resigned, effective January 1. In Kenova a Norfolk and Western train stop killed Frank Sowards and fatally injured H W Wood after a 50 foot fall. Representative Dovener pushes plan for a Potomac watershed national park and forest reserve. A three year study, with $50,200 approved, will appoint a park commission including War, Agriculture, Interior Secretaries and state engineers.
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Franklin
Perkersburg
R Liverwood
Kingwood Military Company
Charles Town
Negro Williams
Kingwood
West Virginia Hospital For
Weston
M. Steele
Moundsville
A. H. Eunst
Norfolk & Western
Kenova
Frank C. Sowards
Newport News
H. W. Wood
Trout Valley
W. Va
Sowards
Chesapeake & Ohio
Dovener
West Virginia
National Capital
Washington
Potomac River
Devaner
Appalachian Mountains
Potomac
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
District of Columbia
Secretaries of War, Agriculture and Interior
Geological Survey
Bureau of Forestry
Pennayvada
Hostetter's Almanac and cures advertised in 1906 notice
The piece promotes Hostetter's Illustrated Almanac 1906 in multiple languages and urges readers to obtain a copy. It also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Foley's Honey and Tar, Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, and other products, with local pharmacy mentions, market notes, and an upcoming stockholders meeting in Shepherdstown. The text includes personal testimonials and various storefront notices.
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Hostetter
Reinhart's
Reinhart’s Pharmacy
Christmas Edition Promises Special Features in Sunday Paper
The North American previews its December 18 Christmas issue with six Christmas stories by noted authors and the serial The Masquerader by Katherine Cecil Thurston. It announces holiday poems, practical gift lists, and a Kris Kringle front cover but notes limited edition and advance ordering.
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Tie Sunday
Katherine Cecil Thurston
Mary KE
Wilkins Freeman
Clergy Clerical Orders From Western Maryland Railroad 1906
The Western Maryland Railroad announces clerical orders for 1906 to regularly ordained ministers with no other occupation, issued along its lines. Application blanks are available from ticket agents and must be certified by a railroad official before forwarding to the General Agent in Baltimore. Also note an advertisement for J E Romine selling Rogers 1847 silverware.
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Western Maryland Railroad Company
West Pine Central
Protecture
Western Mary Railroad Company
Baltimore
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Tuwrspay
Turman
United States Senate
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Ie Hose
Frou
Thos. B. Davin
Han Beet
Mying
Mary Mabel Rogers
Agiuion
Parkersburg
Elkins
Blizeard
Dawson
Tus Vourt-Martil
Meriwether
Midshipmay
Naval Academy
Rundholm
Secretary of the Navy
Ioite
State of
Toledo
Taucus
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Fiay
Hall
Puaxk J. Cuexey
W Gueason
Bristol
Helen Abell Baughman
Col. L. Victor Baughman
Frederick
Charles Henry Conley
Adame |Town
Robert Bridges
Charles Barnhart
Hagerstown Fair
G. R Hollingsworth
Col
Robert Hough
Dr. Hollingsworth
Col. Hough
National Trotting Association
Dr. Hollingeworth
Tracker
Peraona
Woman's Exchange
Mies Ellen Welshane
Geo. W. Holtman
Harper, Wash
Reinhart’s
Sara Bernhardt
Quebec
Canada
Tom O'Shayters
T. B. Line
Schoppert
Longman & Martine
W. B. Barr
Charleston
C. W. Myers
Shenandoah Junction
Boye
T. B. Lin
J.B. Romine
the Panhandle
Harry Colsos
Masonville
Reinharts Pharmacy
T. B. Line's
Hood
Momiach
Geo. W. Perkins
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York Life Insurance Company
Foley
M. Patterson
Nashua
Iowa
John H. Mitchell
Portland
M. L. Herrington
Lowney
Hill'e Pharmacy
Xmas Carde
J. E. Romine
Morgan's Grove Agricultural, Mechanical and Live Stock Nation
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Thompson & Thompson
L. B. Thompson
Harry Downs
Gen
J. Thompson
Frank Dane
Charles Houseworth
L.h.thompson, Jr
Jack R. ‘Thompson
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Cart
B. Twomrson
Jan
Toomesox, Jr
Con
H.R. Tuompsos
Brernen
B. E. Thomrson
Tromisox
Martinsburg, W. Va
Church Directory
Purnsnorewian
Cuvacu
Hey
Charleswitselin
D. D
Sharpsburg
Catholic Coreen
J. 0. Collins
Eriscoran Onnren
C. B. A. Manesitat
Pasvor
Presbyterian Church of
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Porack
Washington St
Central
Nuff
Tina
Hepter i
Acem Gt
Eerie
Parsons
Gig
Savender
Wwe
Janimary
Moiers
Gardner
Ellen
Corporation of
Robert Shipley
Bergeast
Potomac Permanent Building and Loan Amocis- Ubon
F. L. Weltzheimer
Seo
Ra Kennedy
Nash's Ark
Pendleton
Santa Claus
Pendleton’s
Santa
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