Government sues Du Pont firms over powder trust
The United States in Wilmington filed a Sherman Act suit against BE Dupont De Nemours Co and 24 other corporations, alleging interstate trade in gunpowder and explosives. The government seeks to dissolve monopolistic restraints and may seek receivers to run the trust, with a petition returnable the first Monday in October. Senator Henry A. Dupont is cited as exerting influence over the powder business.
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United States Circuit Court
Wilmington
Del
BE. L. Dupont, De Nemours @ Co
E. T. Depont-De Nemours Powder Company
New Jersey
Powder Trust
Socom
Henry A. Dupont
United States
Delaware
Powder Company
Bilk
Prohibition Bill Nears Georgia Governor for Signing
Georgia senate passes Hardeman-Coyington prohibition measure by a 20 to 3 vote. The bill advances to Governor Smith for final approval and expected enactment. The move follows Roane region debates as the Philippines election note appears in the same item.
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Smith
Hardeman-Coyington
Georgia Senate
A Dreadfall. Reemed to the Outcome, cure me
A testimonial claims rapid relief from backaches headaches and nervousness after using a remedy sold by Foster Milburna Co Buffalo New York at 86 cents a box. The speaker reports feeling much better in one week and lasting wellness.
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Foster-Milledra Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Waiting for the Fun in a Park Bench Scene
An old portly man in a light gray suit speaks to a quiet boy on a park bench. The boy says he is waiting for something to happen and notes a bench painting done fifteen minutes ago. Another vignette shows a farmer greeting his college son returning home and joking about Greek roots.
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Sonny
Sta
King Pao Turns 600 in Pekin Chronicle Anniversary
The King Pao or News of the Capital in Pekin marks its six hundredth year this year, celebrating the world’s oldest newspaper milestone with ceremonies and historic reflections.
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King Pao
News of
Pekin
Grape-Nuts Prompts Cereal Talk in Odd Fragment
Fragments discuss Grape-Nuts breakfast cereal with stray phrases about how it should be prepared. The jumble mentions stomach and eating but lacks clear facts or events.
Grave Funeral Turned Tragic in Westport Cemetery
At a funeral for Sereno a cat merchant in Westport, the coffin toppled into the grave when a crosspiece failed. The coffin descended and soil collapsed, causing five mourners to fall into the pit before helpers halted the disaster.
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Sereno
Westport
Two Sisters Find Relief with Cuticura Remedies
Miss Edith Hammer reports eczema relief for herself and her sister using Cuticura Treatment. She credits Cuticura Remedies including solvent and Pills for curing their head dermatitis and praises the products.
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Edith Hammer
Matrivon
Isl
Blackest All The Millionairéttsburg Noted Outside
A fragment notes a place called the Millionairéttsburg observed outside a group named Kn imitans. The text is sparse and unclear but indicates a location or event note involving two entities and an outsider viewing.
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Millionairéttsburg
Will of Stephen Swaihe Mentioned in Southwark Parish
A garbled will note references Stephen Swaihe of St Olave parish Southwark England. It mentions halters sheriff prewicted and a reminder of tax gratitude and insolence. A viper biting image and a resewer are also cited as artifacts to be presented for an emo tribute.
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Stephen Swaihe
St.Olave
Southwark
Viper
Seo e Ginteh that Goce now siten to is her
The readable fragments describe a person named Goce and a subject Seo e Ginteh in a possibly historical context. Details are fragmentary but indicate a personal or official relation with urgency implied by the wording.
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Seo'e' Ginteh
Diversified Existence of an Oldrick Lab in Middle Town Conn
An oldrick laboratory in Middle town Conn was torn down yet repurposed, with origins traced to an erection in 1525. The site has served many uses over time, reflecting shifting local needs and industry.
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Oldrick
Middletown
Conn
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