McDermott Named in Tariff Row as Lobbyist Ally
Chicago stockyards figure James T. McDermott is accused by Capitol staffer I A McMichael of colluding with lobbyists to defeat tariff and loan shark bills. McMichael testified before the House investigating committee. McDermott will testify in his own defense and say McMichael’s career holds further sensational claims.
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James T. McDermott
Chicago
I. A. McMicheel
Capitol
Washington
McMichael
Mefermott
Odd Fellows buy five acres adjoining cemetery at Bridgeport
Bridgeport reports the local order of Odd Fellows purchases five acres beside the Masonic cemetery for burial use. The tract is graded laid out into lots and a plot. a fine cemetery is planned. The Epworth League mission department meets Thursday evening with Mrs Phoebe Asher of Sacramento addressing rescue work. Prof C T Ryan, a former Bridgeport high teacher, accepts a Washington College professorship. Hugh Drummond of Missouri visits cousin Mrs Belle Morrison. Mrs Robert Anderson hosts the Grafton and a local Baptist group.
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Rncer
Bridgeport
Order of Odd Fellows
Masonic
Mission Department
Epworth League
Phoebe Asher
Sacramento
C. T. Ryan
Washington College
Ryan
Hugh Drummond
Missouri
Belle Morrison
Robert Anderson
Grafton
Simple Attention Stops Psoriasis Says Lexington Woman
A Lexington Kentucky woman reports relief from psoriasis after using S. S. 3. 3. The ad claims the remedy clears skin eruptions by regulating blood and skin vessels and discourages substitutes. It promotes contacting The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta for consultation and product purchase.
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Lexington
Swift
Swift Bldg
Auanta
What the Grocer Said on Local Food Prices
A grocer in Clarkstora voices concerns to a reporter about serving the poorest customers with the best foods at affordable prices. He notes rising demand and mentions Easy Task as beneficial to health and work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Che grOcer
Clarkstora
Social Guests and Visits Across Regions
A long list of visitors and guests is noted including Mrs. Floyd Taylor hosting recent guests and several families from Fairmont Webster Springs and Meaddow Brook. Notable names appear: Jae Garrett Mrs E B Garrett William Gray Garfield Kelitxon Nan cy Summers J M Combs and others as relatives and friends visit hometowns and schools.
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Floyd Taylor
F. Garrett
Garrett
Jae
Sal
Ann
Hetty Duncan
Webster Springs
W. A ‘Tucker
Clare
A. My Morrison
Mary
Lala
Fairmont
Ells Shafer
New Castles Pa
William, Gray
Garfield Kelitxon
Meadowbrook
Bashby Moore
George Wooster
Nancy Summers
Weat Union
I. C. Chapman
Esta
New Milton
J. M. Combs
McCabe Stephan
Moundsville
Jesse Lawson
Marion
Adam Lockland
Deer Park
Fille Ryan
Islem
G. L Alltop
Hallie Heckert
Alberta Weinold
Lula Morrison
A. E. Payne
Salem
Lena Lough
Astor
D. M. Tyson
Drusa Lynch
Mt. Clare
Everett Stansberry
Northview
Alden Winter
Simpson Creek
Richard Winter
Anni Higginbotham
Margaret
Rebecca Brohard
Andrew Shackelford
Byrd Shackelford
Higginbotham
Mary Morrison
Pearl Sandy
Paradise
Dover Tragedy of Dr West Skinned Victim for Insurance
The 1872 Dover murder case involving Dr Isaac C West who killed Henry Turner and skinned him then set fire to the building. West claimed to steal $25 000 life insurance by faking a gas explosion. He was acquitted for insanity, later convicted of arson, and died in Dallas, Texas, years after leaving Delaware.
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Dover, del
Delaware
Dallas
Tex
Isaac C. West
Henry C. Turner
Coach Turner
Dover
West
Albino deer joins Libby horses in tame companionship
Libby Montana resident Henry Wegner reports a pure white doe with pink eyes that follows his horses into the corral and appears as tame as the herd. Locals note such outcast deer may seek cattle or horse groups when shunned by others. Crows aid tobacco farmers by feeding on tobacco worm in fields to reduce pest pressure.
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Libby, Mont
Henry Wegner
Libby
Yakt
Mr. Wegner
Lynchburg
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Ossbrurr Shoe Co
W. Pike St
Odeon Theatre
Davis Burkham & Tyler Piano and
Victrola’ House
Ohio Valley
South Third Street
Clarksburg, W. Va
Home Loan CO
Empire Bldg
Ucdermott
Harris & Ewing
Texas
Hunter
Daily Telegram
Parsons-Souders Co
Fashions
James & Law Ce
J. HL Paught
Bell
Roome Sna
Gelr Mgt
Elliott
Holmboe & Lafferty
Merchants National Bank
Lincoln
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