President Wilson Warns Congress On Railways In Opening Address
President Wilson's opening address to a joint session concentrates on domestic affairs centering on railway legislation. He renews calls for enforcement mechanisms, administrative reform of the Interstate Commerce Commission, eight hour railway work, and public investigations before strikes, while outlining urgent measures on Porto Rico, corrupt practices, and labor disputes.
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Herald-Star
Washington
Wilson
Congress
House
Porto Rico
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Inter- State Commerce Commission
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
American Federation of Labor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ent
Commission
The
Prac
Eee
Theongress
Tragedy as Wheeling High Captain Is Shot by Friend
Robert Lee Ritz, 22, captain of Wheeling High School football, was shot at Main and Ninth Streets by John S. Nolte, who then shot himself. Ritz died instantly. Nolte survived and was expected to recover. Both were prominent in Wheeling and Warwood communities, with rumors of motives surrounding a girl and betting. Officials seek a substantive motive as details unfold.
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Robert Lee Ritz
Wheeling
Main and
Ninth Streets
John S
Jack)Nolte
Warwood
Ritz
Nolte
W. H
Lee Ritz
Bellaire
Tha Nolte
John Nolte
Center Foundry
Nolté
Bridgeport
Edward Goudy
Goudy
North Wheeling
Steubenville
Farm for Rent Near Brillant With Dairy Possibilities
For Rent a 248 acre farm near Brillant featuring seven rooms, a good barn and outbuildings, well watered, close to Brillant and suited for dairy, gardening or poultry. Rent 3 dollars per year. Inquiries to Wm. H. Tarr Wellsburg or R. G. Porter 407 National Exchange Bank Steubenville.
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Brillant
Wm. H. Tarr
Wellsburg
W. Va
R. G. Porter
National Exchange Bank
Steubenville
Dr. King's New Life Pills Promote Clear Skin
An advertisement claims thin muddy complexions result from impurities in the blood and promises clearer skin by taking Dr. Kig's New Life Pills. The pills allegedly cleanse poisons from the system and ensure a morning bowel movement after a dose the night before. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
Indigestion Relief Claim From Mrs Casey
Mrs Thomas Casey of Geneva New York reports her husband suffered years with indigestion causing stomach pains and distress after meals. After taking Chamberlains Tablets he was relieved at once and the remedy is obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Thomas Casey
Geneva
N. Y
High price boycotts spread across cities
Norfolk led a city wide egg and turkey boycott organized by the Housewives League with women and labor unions calling on Governor Stuart to appoint a price regulating commissioner. Portland and Cleveland also started two week and six week boycotts on eggs and butter. In New York a five person commission under Governor Whitman will study causes of high living costs and propose remedial legislation.
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Associated Preas
Herald-Star
Norfolk
Housewives’ League
C. S. Stanworth
Norfolk Housewives’ League
Stuart
Portland
Ore
Pacific Coast
Best Ranch
Cleveland
Ohio
Woman's Civic Association
Harry L. Davis
New York
Whitman
George W. Perkins
Cottage Fire Destroys Burns Home on Highland Avenue
A fire at 759 Highland Avenue gutted three rooms of a small cottage owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Burns. Fire units from Phoenix and Reliance faced delays crossing a Pan Handle track blocked by a freight train. Estimated damage about 1200 dollars. adjoining Joseph Anderson home slightly scorched.
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Elizabeth Burns
Highland Avenue
Franklin Avenue
Pan Handle
Joseph Anderson
Anderson
Pheenix
Reliance
Franklin Avenue Railroad
Foley Cathartic Tablets Claim Plain Honest Remedy
No Doubt About This Foley Cathartic Tablets are a plain old fashioned physic. They act promptly and effectively on the bowels without pain griping or nausea. They keep the stomach sweet the liver active and the bowels regular. They banish biliousness sick headache sour stomach indigestion Beall & Steele Drug Co.
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Beall & Steele Drug Co
Back Pain Relief Claim From Alabama Woman
Mrs. Anta Byrd of Tuscumbia Alabama reports relief from back pain and sleep disturbance after using Foley Kidney Pills. She describes rheumatic pains swollen joints and bladder trouble as symptoms improved by the remedy supplied by Beall & Steele Drug Co.
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Anta Byrd
Tuscumbia
Ala
Foley
Beall & Steele Drug Co
Koegle Faces Indictments in Sandusky City Hall Row
Sandusky reports city Commission President Robert A. Koegle faces two secret indictments after a grand jury investigation into municipal affairs. Bond set at 250 each case, with Koegle jailed briefly before release. City officials weigh how removal would affect a deadlocked commission at the start of a short Congress session era.
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Koegle
Staffler
Commission
Staff
William Koegle
R. M. & C. B. Wilcox Co
John Deist
William A. Miller
Fred J. Bing
Sanduskians
Railroad legislation top priority as Wilson pushes agenda
Congress opens in Washington amid a crowded short session with President Wilson seeking railroad legislation and a big supply bill. Leaders pledge to hasten passage while many members back food export embargoes. River and harbor improvements are outlined with a $32 million request for 1918, focusing on Mississippi and Ohio river projects and New York Harbor.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Clark
Marshall
Representative Kitchen
Senate
Fitzgerald
New York
Army
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Delaware River
Columbia River
Missouri River
Hudson River
New York Harbor
Pittsburg
Cairo
Ohio
Ashtabula Harbor
Cleveland Harbor
Fairport Harbor
Huron Harbor
Lorain Harbor
Port Clinton
Sandusky Harbor
Toledo
Vermillion Harbor
George C Boldt Dies at Waldorf Astoria Hotel
George C Boldt died today in his Waldorf Astoria suite from heart trouble. A leading hotel man, he chaired the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Co and owned the Bellevue-Stratford in Philadelphia, and served as trustee of Cornell University.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
George C. Boldt
Waldorf- Astoria
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Co
Bellevue-Stratford
Philadelphia
Cornell University
Pee Library
Alexandria Bay
N.Y
Stedman Obsequies At Toronto Presbyterian Church
The funeral of the late Lyman Stedman of Brown's Island was held Sunday at 2 PM from the Toronto Presbyterian church. Rev. C. G. Allen of Holliday's Cove officiated with church choir music. Pall bearers were Hon. John A. Campbell Capt. John Porter Squire James Bradley Hon. O. S. Marshall Capt. John Swaney and Armour S. Cooper of New Cumberland.
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Stedman
Lyman Stedman
Brown’s Island
Presbyterian Church
Toronto
C. G. Allen
Holliday’s Cove
John A. Campbell
John Porter
James Bradley
Marshall
John Swaney
Armour S. Cooper
New Cumberland
Death of Paul Antol at 332 South Third Street
Paul Antol died Sunday morning at his home 332 South Third street after a brief illness with diphtheria aged one year and ten months. He was the son of Steve and Anna Antol.
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Paul
Steve
Anna Antol
South Third Street
Men Feel Tired Too Foley Kidney Pills Ad
The ad notes men suffer fatigue from overwork and weak kidneys. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a tonic and strengthening remedy, distributed by Beall & Steele Drug Co.
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Foley
Beall & Steele Drug Co
De Ne's New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds
For 47 years a soothing antiseptic balsam blend has relieved coughing and congestion. Dr. King's New Discovery is advertised as effective for coughs and colds. Buy two bottles from your druggist for 50 cents.
Grandson’s Whooping Cough Benefited by Foley’s Remedy
Mrs. Sam C. Small of Clayton New Mexico states her three month old grandson suffered whooping cough but used Foley's Honey and Tar, which she believes saved his life. She notes the product is a fine household remedy for coughs and colds. Beall and Steele Drug Co.
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Sam C. Small
Clayton, N. M
Foley
Beall & Steele Drug Co
Do You Have Sour Stomach Chamberlains Tablets Advice
If you suffer sour stomach eat slowly and chew thoroughly, then take one Chamberlains Tablet after supper. Obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Dr King s New Life Pills Advertises Gentle Laxative
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a gentle effective laxative to cleanse the system. It claims accumulated wastes poison the blood and cause dizziness biliousness pimples and muddy complexion. A dose tonight supposedly guarantees a full bowel movement by morning. 25c at your druggist.
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Dr. King
Changing Seasons Bring Colds Dr King’s New Discovery
The ad promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery as relief for cold symptoms such as stuffed head sore throat and congested chest. It claims the antiseptic balsams soothe irritated membranes loosen phlegm and help breathing improve until the cold is gone. It notes a 60 cent price and 47 years as a trusted remedy.
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Dr. King
When a cold lingers warns of serious disease risk
Look out when a cold hangs on or you catch another soon after. Repeated colds weaken the system and raise chances of chronic catarrh, pneumonia or consumption. Try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. a quarter, trusted by thousands and widely obtainable.
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