Senator La Follette Denounces Modern Business Methods
Senator Robert M. LaFollette of Wisconsin speaks at Epworth Church urging purer politics and government by the will of the people. He criticized trusts and railroad practices, citing Madison, Hamilton, and Webster to argue governments derive power from the people and must serve their will. His earnest, impassioned address drew applause and some hiss from opponents as he framed a defense of representative government.
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Hane
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States
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Chauncey de Pew
Wisconsin
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Rockefellar
Rogers
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Berge
Carty
La Follette Warns of Corporate Control in Speech
Senator La Follette spoke for two and a half hours warning that corporations have buying influence over politics. He traced four ages of business, from individual enterprise to corporate mergers, urging direct senatorial election to curb hidden power and defend democracy.
National Maccabee convention final struggle noted
Toledo notes discuss factions vying for top posts in the Maccabees with Major Boynton and Lovelace leading candidates. Dayton reports Druids officers chosen for 1909 terms, with Zanesville to host in June. Eagles plan state meeting attendance as preparations continue for future conventions. A culinary ad promotes Creme-chocolate and milk mixtures.
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Lovelace
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Dayton
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the Order of Druids
Zanesville
Nor
Noble Grand Arch
W. S. Grimm
Zanesvile
Depgrand
Ott Krause
Agwin Neder
Treasier
Jacob” Waper
Co- Winbus
Mareial
Philip Mert
Marion
Ner
William Berg
To. Indo
Weber
Willim Raper
Eagles
Onder
John A. Abel
Cc. C. Secrist
Erie
Entiventions
Railroad notes clash over ship line rates and cutback plan
The Pittsburgh era reports three rail rivals including Wabash and Baltimore & Ohio may restrict steamship business rates. Baltimore & Ohio warns the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Central Passenger Association of possible rate cuts to eight dollars from Cincinnati to Baltimore and thirteen dollars from St Louis to Baltimore, with scope possibly widening beyond steamship traffic.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Wave
Pennsylvania
Lake Shore
I Mitobican Central
Erie
Baltimore &Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central Passenger Association
Cincinnati
Baltimore
St. Louula
Huntington Herald
Rheumatism Cured in a Day by Dr Detehon Relief
An ad claims rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia with a tonic remedy from Dr Detehon. It asserts immediate action on the system, quick relief for the disease and pain, and lists price at 76 cents and $1. Sold by The Dumble Pharmacy opposite Kerr House.
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Detehon
Dumble Pharmacy
Kerr House
C D M Special Columbus Return Fare Sundays
The C D M offers a state one dollar round trip to Columbus on Sundays with first car from Marion and last car to Columbus at 7:30 p m. The notice mentions trains with bells tuned for the option. Also ad for Dr Lunger at Huber Block offering ear related services and a dance tonight at Schwinger's with orchestra.
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Columbus
Marion
Manile cigare trade and Shanghai links in Singapore desserts
A fragmented report notes Chinese desserts in Singapore avoiding Manila cigare imports from Singapore merchants, citing Manila as an American colony. It mentions China Manila vessels shipping Manila clears and cigarettes to Hong Kong, plus ad copy for ADMIRAL CONMER products and unrelated items.
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Manila
Hong Kong
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Mirlon
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Media Po
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VMG
Epsia
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N. E. Cor
State @ Center
New York
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