Home Versus the City in Mail Order Era
Arthur M. Frowden argues that mass mail order houses drain local economies, urging readers to spend locally. He cites Missouri Governor Folk and stresses rebuilding rural trade, roads, and community institutions to sustain farms, schools, churches, and merchants. He warns national catalog firms undermine hometown prosperity and urges support for local papers and merchants.
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Gov. Folk
Missouri
Arthur M. Frowden
Fortunate Men of Prominence
Admirers of rich or famous figures bestow wealth in testaments. The German emperor heads the list with large money and real estate gains over a decade. Kaiser Wilhelm awards titles and fortunes, while other notable figures like Bryan receive sizable bequests from patrons. Queen Victoria also counts among admirers shaping wealth transfers.
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Hamburg
Kaiser William
Prince” Buelow
William Jennings Bryan
Biigs
Lord Allerton
Dr. Jameson
Bell
Queen Victoria
Nation's power above state for the common good debated
.reader magazine prints Senator Beveridge and William Jennings Bryan debating state’s rights. Beveridge argues national power to curb broad evils like child labor and to secure benefits for all Americans. He contends local action suits local ills while national action addresses widespread harms. The piece notes Beveridge represents the administration’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
William Jennings Bryan
Reader
Louisiana
Republican Party
Beef Trust
Pennsylvania
South
Glass
New Jersey
West Virginia
Republic
Where the Farmer Comes in
The 1906 value of iron and steel goods exported by American manufacturers reached 172.5 million dollars, up from 143 million in 1905 and continuing a three year rise. The money paid by foreign buyers supports about 34,500 American workers and their households, with farm families benefiting as wage earner employment boosts demand for U S farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Whitman Urges Tariff Stability Against Political Schemes
William Whitman of the National Association of Woolen Manufacturers argues tariff revision should not be a political tool. He warns that political schemers threaten industrial stability and urges Republicans to heed business leaders who oppose altering protections for labor and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whitman
Boston
Whitman
National Association of Woolen Manufacturers
N. Y. Sun
Guild and Foss
Republican Party
Change of diet not wanted prompts heated debate
A brief exchange reflects opposition to tariff reform diet ideas with a sharp remark that the proposed foods could harm those not near death, while another cites a busy man needing sustenance. The humorous dialogue touches on national policy and personal welfare.
Difficulty in US Germany tariff talks noted by Tribune
The New York Tribune says a satisfactory understanding between the United States and Germany should be possible. It argues that tariff foes from both major parties, linked through groups like the American Reciprocal Tariff League, have complicated negotiations and misled Germany into seeking concessions. Germany now delays its maximum tariff by 18 months, until reassured the US will maintain protectionist policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
United States
Germany
American Reciprocal Tariff League
Cummins Lets Go of the Tariff
The Vinton Eagle notes Governor Cummins has not mentioned tariff revision in his message or inaugural address, calling the matter effectively closed. It urges steady leadership aligned with party desires, warning self relying leaders risk stranding and blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Vinton Eagle
Secretary Root Endorses Maximum and Minimum Tariff Plan
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Secretary Root advocates a tariff reform based on a maximum and minimum basis. He notes the policy would curb foreign discrimination and treat nations fairly, with the former receiving the maximum and the latter the minimum tariff.
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Secretary Root
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Cedar Rapids
Longest Streets Compared In Chicago History
The longest street in the United States and the world is Western Avenue in Chicago at 22 miles. Halsted Street, also in Chicago, is its closest rival, about two thirds of a mile shorter and more built up, leading many to cite Halsted as the longer street in common speech.
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United States
Western Avenue
Chicago
Halsted Street
Death drives daughter to act in Knox County tragedy
Mrs. Frank Lindsay, driven by grief over her father Elias Clott's suicide, attacked with a knife and severed a wrist vessel before dying by hanging. She was found bleeding on a bed as guests fled. Invitations for LeRoy M. Lindsay and Minnie Albrecht's March 19 wedding were recalled.
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Marion
Elias Clott
Knox County
Frank Lindsay
Lindsay
LeRoy M. Lindsay
Minnie Albrecht
Freight derailed as Collinsville flood washes out bridge
A cloudburst at Collinsville swollen Seven Mile Creek washed out the P C C St Louis bridge. Westbound freight No. 86 with conductor Staufer and engineer Stamach derailed thirteen cars. No fatalities reported. engine cleared the bridge, one half mile of main track flooded, detours via Xeniz and Payton.
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Collingville
Xeniz
Payton
Assets of Preston assets seen in Timken remarks
W R Timken secretary of the Timken Roller Bearing Axle Co Canton returned from New York where he was called in the case of Leonidas Preston accused of forging to obtain more than 100 900. He believed Preston's assets would realize about 40 cents on the dollar. Preston's peculations totaled 7 500 47 500 and 50 000.
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Canton
W. R. Timken
Timken Roller Bearing Axle Co
New York
Leonidas Preston
Preston
Justice Court Wedding Sealed by Acknowledged Yes
In Marion Illinois Edward Scott a 28 year old mute from Sterling wed Miss Cora Kramer 18 in Justice Conley s court. He initially shook his head to join in marriage until the judge wrote the words and Scott signaled consent with a written apology and a yes.
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Marion
Water Stained Letter Traces Quincy Wreck Mail Route
Port Clinton county records reveal a water soaked letter from the Benna Vista train disaster. A mail sack sank. the envelope, found later, carried a check dated nearly a year to reach Washington.
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Portsmouth
Adams
Quincey
Benna Vista
Washington
Big Illinois petroleum sale nets 250000 in Crawford field
Lima Ohio reports the sale of Riddle and Morrison properties to an unnamed buyer for 250000. The 30 gushers produce 2500 barrels daily from 1000 acres in the Shire pool. J C Hover, trustee for Oyster Bellefontaine Bridge Co., sought company records in Cleveland case but found none and was dismissed.
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Lima, O
Illinois
Riddle & Morrison
New York
Crawford County
Shire Pool
Lima, C
J. C. Hover
Oyster Bellefontaine Bridge Co
Wm. N. Cleveland
Rockefeller Agrees to Fire Escapes for Skyscraper
To avoid jail, John D. Rockefeller has consented to fit his skyscraper with fire escapes after Building Inspector Laurence warned he could be jailed for noncompliance.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Laurce
Banker's Close Call in Marysville Front Glass Fire
A shot was fired through the plate-glass front of the Bank of Marysville, the county’s leading financial institution, narrowly missing president Walter C. Fullington and raising fears of an armed crime in the town.
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Marysville, O
Bank of Marysville
Walter C. Fullington
Butler Childrens Home Hazard Strewn Steam Mangler Incident
Milas Christena Rush, a worker at the children's home, warned by Marion O. But She Wasn't! be careful with the steam clothes mangler. Rush later had her hand and arm caught in the machine during operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Christena
Milas Christena Rush
Miss Rush
Oil Property Sale in Robinson Illinois Reported
The Riddle Oil Co of Marietta Ohio has sold valuable oil property at Robinson Illinois to O Day Gros and Morrison of New York. The transaction details are limited in the report.
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Gale
Marietta
The
Riddle Oil Co
Robinson, Ill
O'Day Gros, & Morrison
New York
Emerson Bonds Out After Jail Stay In Columbus
Law son E. Emerson once clerk of the supreme court and longtime Belmon county political figure secured bond after days in the county jail and was released. A noted Sixteenth district leader valued by allies, his political circle had praised him though some feared no rescue would come. He reportedly planned a third term after two statewide elections.
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Columbus
Lawson E. Emerson
Supreme Court
Emerson
Belmon
Starling Medical College Merges With Ohio Medical University
In Columbus the Starling Medical College and the Ohio Medical University were consolidated and filed articles of incorporation with the state. The merged entity, named Starling Ohio Medical College, combines a long established institution with a newer, well regarded university to form a single medical college in the city.
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Columbus, O
Starling Medica College
The
Ohio Medical University
Wer
Starling Ohio Medical College
Ohio
Woman Burns Facing Fatal Fire Start At Home
Mrs Katherine Hant a 70 year old widow was severely burned at 611 East Third street Cincinnati Ohio when she attempted to start a fire with coal oil Her daughter aided by rolling her on the floor and smothering flames with a blanket Patrol 2 transported her to the city hospital where doctors fear the burns may prove fatal due to her advanced age.
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Cincinnati
Katherine Hant
East Third Street
Tragic Suicide by Dennison Man in Port Washington
James B. Remner ended his life by shooting himself in Port Washington after telling his mother he had been involved with a married woman. He feared the affair would separate the couple and acted before his mother could intervene.
Two Men Die In Flood Rescue Attempt At Marietta
In Marietta Ohio two men drown during flood rescue attempts. Frank Gilpin fell from a rowboat while saving two women. his body is not recovered. Frank Hunter, a teamster, perished after being jolted from his wagon while aiding flood victims. Officers of the Ohio Stationary Firemen in Hamilton report the state convention closing in Pabst hall with new officers elected.
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Marietta
Frank Gilpin
Frank Hunter
Ohio
Hamilton
Pabst Hall
A. May
Cleveland
Frank Swallow
Cincinnati
Lois Spaha
Columbus
W. Watson
Toledo
Louis Sauer
M. Wagner
Akron
Loula Blecker
Explosion at Wellsville brickyard kills three Italian workers
An explosion at the kilns of a Wellsville brickyard caused by a passing boat killed three Italian workmen. Public anger grows toward the boatmen as details emerge.
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Wellsville
Bride Shot by Jealous Groom in Jaral
Samuel Kovatz died from self inflicted wounds after shooting his bride in the head at their home. The fatal act occurred hours before he entered the house and died instantly of his injuries. Authorities described him as jealous.
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Jaral
Samuel Kovatz
Malley Appointed Ohio Inspector of Orchards and Nurseries
W Malley named state inspector of orchards and nurseries by Columbus officials. A F Burgess previously held the post, resigning after accepting another position in Massachusetts. Malley brings Ohio experience to the role amid ongoing agricultural oversight.
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Alfred C. Clark
Lebanon
Green Bay
Senator Beveridge
William
Sam
Seven Mile Creek
Assets OF
Judge's
Leghie
Lima
Ohio and
Starling Medical Colleges
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