West Virginia Legislature Studying Bribery Charge
Harletonon West Virginia lawmakers appeared before the grand jury investigating bribery tied to the United States senatorial campaign. Supporters of Elkins Edwards and Hubbard favored a statewide primary while Mann partisans pressed for caucus. With only three days left and many bills, the session was unlikely to pursue the bribery inquiry further.
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Harleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Lpcal
Grand Jury
State House
Elkins
Edwards
Hubbard
Isaac T. Mann
DC Probes Freight Charge Bills Practices
The Interstate Commerce Commission began an inquiry into freight charge receipts on its own initiative. Complaints allege carriers use discriminatory and unlawful methods in issuing forms and receipts, covering rail and water carriers nationwide except express companies.
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Associated Press
Washington
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Commission
United States
Pleasant tasting effervescent health tonic promotional claim
An advertising notice promotes a scientific effervescent compound to aid stomachs liver bowels and rheumatic sufferers. Taken before breakfast it promises a good day. Priced at 25 cents, 7 extra by parcel post. Made by Jacobs' Pharmacy Company Atlanta for sale through Van Antwerp Drug Corp. and others.
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Jacobs’ Pharmacy Company
Atlanta
Abbott Bros
van Antwerp Drug CO
Mobile
Ala
Abbott Bros. CO
Chicago
Lil
Special Prices For Vacant Lot On 4th Rons Street
Auction listing promotes a vacant lot measuring 50 by 103 feet on 4th Rons Street with discounted price points and bidding instructions for prospective buyers.
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Rons St
Legislators Face Bribery Charges in West Virginia
Five state legislators including Senator Benjamin A. Smith and Delegates Rath Duff David Hill B A G Rhodes and H F Asbury face bribery charges for voting for William Seymour Edwards U S senator. A defense fund rumor grows as they prepare for a preliminary hearing set for February 20.
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Benjamin A. Smith
Iee Rhodes
Rath Duff
H. F. Asbury
David E. Hill
Charleston
W. VA
Ben A .Smith
David Hill
A. G. Rhodes
William Seymour
William Seymour Edwards
United States
Dr. Asbury
Putnam
Arkansas May Go Prohibition
Gov Robinson signed the bill requiring saloon licensees to obtain consent from a majority of white adults in a city or town before a license can be issued by a county judge after December 31 1913. The measure is seen as a step toward statewide prohibition if constitutional.
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Little Rock, Ark
Dr King’s New Discovery Soothes Throat and Lungs
An advertising notice promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for irritated throat and lungs. It claims to stop chronic coughing, relieve tickling throat, and leave a pleasant taste. Sold at all druggists with a simple one product instruction.
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Dr. King
The Best Cough Syrup Made at Home Formula
A home cough syrup recipe combines granulated sugar and warm water with Pinex to create a pint of remedy. The mix claims quick relief for coughs including whooping cough and sore lungs, touts low cost and a money back guarantee, and instructs readers to obtain Pinex from a druggist or The Pinex Co.
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United States
Canada
Theinex ‘Co
Ft. Wavune. Ind
Expeditionary Forces Ready For Mexican Crisis
Ashington February 18. Preparations for army navy cooperation continue with 2000 marines assembled at Newport News and Philadelphia to be shipped to a Guan tanamo concentration camp. They would be seventy hours from Vera Cruz. Troops as far north as Leavenworth Kansas ordered in readiness. Officials kept in suspense by Mexico City censorship.
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Associated Press
Ashington
Army
Navy
Newport News
Philadelphia
Guantanamo
Vera Cruz
Galveston
Leavenworth, Kas
War Department
Mexico City
Connecticut Battleship Speeds to Guantanamo With Marines
The battleship Connecticut left Brooklyn Navy Yard at daybreak bound for Guantanamo Cuba with emergency forces including 2000 marines. The ship, in drydock yesterday, was floated provisioned and manned in eight hours and moved out at 6 30 under Rear Admiral Winslow. Meanwhile 300 marines prepared to entrain for Philadelphia to board the transport Meade for Guan tanamo.
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Associated Press
New York
Connecticut
Brooklyn Navy Yard
United States Naval Station
Guantanamo
Cuba
Mexico
Washington
Navy Yard
Winslow
Philadelphia
Meade
Guantanamoo
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Fast Itch Relief
Advert shows Poslam as the perfect skin remedy for itching and severe skin conditions. Claims immediate relief on first use, rapid cure progress, and applicability to eczema acne psoriasis tetter and related ailments. Also markets Poslam Soap for skin and hair health and offers free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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West 25Th Street
New York City
Court martial opens in Nashville over Manier case
A military court martial convened in Nashville to try personnel brought before it. Captain William S. Manier Jr., adjutant of the first Tennessee infantry, faces a charge of conduct prejudicial to good discipline for insulting Adjutant General Frank Maloney. The investigation centers on a disputed order and alleged remarks at the Hermitage Club. Manier’s plea is understood to be justification.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
State Adjutant General
William S. Manier, Jr
First Tennessee Infantry
Frank Maloney
Manier
Sun Shines for Gen Jones Army on March to Washington
The suffragists walking from New York to Washington began a southerly leg from Chester. They head toward Wilmington Delaware thirteen miles away with ranks intact in cold bright conditions as they press toward their objective before nightfall.
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Chester
New York
Washington
Wilmington
Del
Grove's Sanare Cutis claims eczema cure in days
The Paris Medicine Co of St. Louis advertises Grove's Sanare Cutis, a eczema cure claimed to work in 10 to 80 days, with a money back guarantee. It notes the product is clean and non staining and offers mail delivery for 50 cents.
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Paris Medicine Co
Pine Street
St. Louis
Grove
Federals Seize Y M C A Building in Mexico City
Government troops took control of the Y M C A building from rebels in Mexico City as fighting continued. Leaders plan aggressive moves against rebel positions with dynamite grenades and mortars. President Madero warned of major developments as dawn revealed Diaz forces extending lines and threatening federal posts.
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Mexico City
Madero
Felix Diaz
Madero Pleased With Taft Reply To Intervention Telegram
President Madero in Mexico City hailed President Taft’s telegram denying US plans to land forces in Mexico. He called the message satisfactory and friendly and said he expected nothing less. Taft assured the reports of intervention were inaccurate.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Madero
Taft
United States
Mexico
Easy Way to Banish Piles Doubling as Self Help Cure
An advertisement claims a double treatment ends piles misery with swallowed tablets that dry them up. The author says they discovered the method themselves and offers simple directions in each package. Priced at $1.00 at druggists with Dr. Leon Hardt's Hemroid as the product, distributed by Van Antwerp Drug Corp. Agent, Mobile.
Potts Relieved as Fort Leavenworth Commander
Brigadier General Ramsay Potts was relieved as commanding officer of Fort Leavenworth and the army service schools and ordered to Chicago to command the newly organized fourth army brigade. The orders take effect when Potts’ current leave ends.
Potts Appointed Commander Over Central States Posts
Potts is named commander over troops stationed at Fort Sheridan Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Thomas and other smaller posts in the central states.
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Potts
Fort Sheridan
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Fort Thomas
Central States
Transports Meade and McClellan Sail for Southern Ports
United States transports Meade and McClellan sailed early today with Meade bound for Philadelphia and McClellan for Galveston. Kilpatrick and Sumner remained, awaiting orders for Southern ports likely to depart today.
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Associated Press
Newport News
United States
Meade
McClellan
Philadelphia
MecClellan
Galveston
Kilpatrick
Sumner
Uncle Sam's Kitchen Meats Tested and Sold
After Pure Food laws, labs in major cities test foods for label accuracy. Home Meat Preparing Co. subjected its products to harsh tests. a large shipment to the Philippines followed. Hoyt's meats are advertised as cooked, ready for the table, and cheaper than market meat.
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Home Meat’Preparing
Philippines
Uncle Sam's Boys
Hoyt
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