Keeley cure and beer sale likened by inquiry panel
Washington report finds inconsistency in government run Keeley cure program and beer sales at the home. It faults Governor Smith for personal profits and poor management, recommends dismissal, and calls for a tempered successor while directing reform of treasurers and funding practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Soliliene’ Home
Comphitiow Junt
Smith
Ernor
Benott
Knapp & Bolman
Leavenworth
Knapp & Holman
General Fund
Keelay League
Shockey
Lemon
Snfe
Rubber plants announce shutdowns across New England
Feb 2 report from Tuistol R L notes the National India Rubber company plans to close about March 6 due to lack of orders. Several other New England factories are short of work, including Allee Rubber in Woonsocket, United States Rubber at Millville MA, Candee at New Haven, and part of the Goodyear plant in Nausetgek Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuistol
R. L
National India Rubber Company
New England
Queen Cannot Walk Wheeled to Throne Room in Ceremony
The first drawing room of the season opened with ceremonial pomp as the queen, unable to walk, was wheeled to the throne room and seated on a low chair draped in starlet and gold before the throne. Princess of Wales and Duke of Connaught stood nearby while ambassadors and aristocratic guests observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sho
Kondon
Peineres
Wales
Chris- Man
Duke of Connaught
Princess of Wales
Beholf
Lady Sallsbury
Duccess
Devonshire
Wheat price surge echoes Chicago gains in Tacoma market
In Tacoma on February 2 the wheat market shows a five cent rise, lifting prices about 16 cents above Chicago quotations. No 1 club and No 1 Hive Stem rise to around and beyond 90 cents, with brisk milling demand and tight supply driven by exports to India, Europe, and Africa. A section of the article also includes a local medicinal testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Tacoma
Dunitiens
Chicago
India
Europe
Africa
Horoscope of Harrison Baby Prompts Dark Fate Claim
Indianapolis February 25 ex President Harrison and wife plan to name the infant Elizabeth. A reading by an occultist predicts a frail constitution and high illness risk, with limited chances of survival beyond infancy, though good care might extend life to old age. It warns of health dangers in late years and suggests a troubled marriage fate for the child’s future.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harrison
Elizabeth
Ing
Saturn
Herschel
Venus
Agabe
Jupiter
McKinleys to Occupy Ebbitt House Apartments Again
Washington Feb 25 Proprietor Burch at the Ebbitt House has prepared the old McKinley suites for Major McKinley and his party. The president elect and Mrs McKinley will occupy their familiar third floor rooms now lavishly redecorated. The main suite faces south with four rooms and bath and a private dining room is reserved for the party. Mother McKinley will have a room near her son with similar furnishings.
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McKinley
Ebbitt
Washington
Burch
Ebbitt House
Major McKinley
Ibbitt
Bureh
Major
Mother McKinley
New York Legislatures Moves to Bar Newspaper Cartoons
Albany reports a bill by Senator Ellsworth, backed by Platt’s image, aims to ban publication of portraits in newspapers and periodicals without written consent, with a $1000 fine. Critics call it a joke, supporters say it stops lampooning public figures.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Edsworth
United States
Aen
Thomas C. Platt
Platt
Hanna
Ellaworth
Ellsworth
Man of
Debs at Wallace Idaho Addresses Ten in Masonic Hall
Eugene V. Debs spoke two hours to about ten attendees at the Wallace Masonic temple, delivering a conservative address with attentive, frequent applause. Ads promote One Minute Cure for grip and Stansfield's Kansas Avenue sale and Peerless Steam Laundry boasting low cost and quality laundering services.
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Debs
Wallace
Idaho
Eugene V. Dubs
Masonic Temple
Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Henry Goes to Mexico From Abilene Wheat King Planning Move
Denver February 25 T C Henry a former wheat king of Kansas and noted irrigationist says he will move permanently to Mexico City. He has built over 6000 miles of ditch and expects his two sons, now in Mexico, to become citizens. He praises Mexican government and predicts it offers brighter prospects than the United States. He hints at ministerial appointments under McKinley influencing his choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
United States
Denver
T. C. Henry
Kansas
Mexico
Henry
McKinley
Repub- Me
Kentucky Man Marries Keyesport Teacher in Courting Record
James Adams from Kentucky and Miss Bertha Forbes of Keyesport wed after a week of acquaintance in Carlyle Illinois. Forbes, a Keyesport public school instructor aged 20, became Mrs Adams following a brief courtship that included a minister's service. The union surprised Clinton county residents with its swift progress and notable dramatic romance.
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Carlyle
James Adams
Kentucky
Bertha Forbes
Keyesport
Clinton County
Adams
Forbes
Mies Forbes
Tolewinheniat
Northern Town Retail Implement and Vehicle Association Formed
Mason City Iowa February 25 The Northern Town Retail Implement and Vehicle association has just been organized. The organization was perfected at Charles City and includes dealers in 25 counties. It aims to improve profitability in farm machinery sales. Elected officers are CC Feil Charles City president John Dumbalton Beason City secretary J S Ferington Iowa Falls and J Brown Estherville directors.
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Mason City
Charles City
CC. Feil
John Dumbalton
Beason City
J. S. Ferington
Iowa Falls
Jbrown
Estherville
Major Bloomsburg carpet works fail in fire sale rumors
Bloomsburg Pa February 25 The Magee carpet works the Bloomsburg carpet works and the Leader Store company united as one concern failed today with liabilities totaling about 100000 assets not disclosed Rockford Lik February 25 The Utter Manufacturing company an old water power concern made an assignment for creditors no schedule filed assets likely exceed liabilities HH Gerber named assignee
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Bloomsburg
Magee Carpet Works
Bloomsburg Carpet Works
Leader Store Company
Rockford, Lik
Utter Manufacturing Company
HH. Gerber
Ready Made Grave Found for A Mine Prospector in Clay Bank
A party near Kilburne, Pat ter county, discovered Ralph Cross buried under a cave in clay from his cabin site. Cross, famed for locating Arnot coal beds 40 years ago, once earned about $190,000 from lands bought through Fall Brook Railroad. His wife left with another man and took the money.
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Lockaven
Ralph Cross
Kilburne
Patter County
Crose
Arnot
Tioga County
Fall Brook
Coal Trust Stock Issued for Good Will in Tobacco Group
New York February 25 James B Duke president of American Tobacco Co testified before the Lexow committee detailing pre consolidation capital stock and post consolidation figures. He cited goodwill valued at 6 million and stock allocations to Allen & Ginter Kinney W S Kimball and the Goodwill company totaling about 19.99 million for various assets and goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Trust
New York
James B. Duke
American Tobacco Co
Joint Legislative Committee On Trusts
Lexow
Amerian Tobacco Company
Duke
New Jersey
Allen & Ginter
Duke Company
Kinney & Co
W. S. Kimball & Co
Goodwin Company
Testimony on Sugar Prices and Tobacco Firms in Lexow Probe
In New York on February 25 witnesses from the Wholesale Grocers' Association testifying before the Lexow committee described affidavits to fix sugar prices and rebates tied to customer lists. James B. Duke of the American Tobacco Company outlined structure, including consignment agreements and limited retailer direct sales, noting only a small portion of jobbers were association members. He warned that without factor agreements free competition would ruin the trade.
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Smith
Wholesale Grocers'Association
New York
Lexow
Grocers' Association
Searles
American Sugar Hefing Company
American Sugar Refining Company
James Ti. Duke
American Tobacco Company
New Jersey
Alien & Ginter Company
Duke & Sons
Kinney Company
Kimball and Goodwin Companies
Rochester
Otter
Duke
Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Banquet for Bryan Draws 100 Guests in Washington
In Washington on February 25 a non political banquet hosted by John K McLean honored William Jennings Bryan. The informal event included a reception, no speeches, and a Marine band program. Guests listed include Vice President Stevenson and many senators and representatives.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Wichington
John K. McLean
Letreet
Mr. Bryan
Mclean
Bryan
Senator Jones
Arkansas
Teller
Marine Band
Fanchnelli
Lst
Stevenson
Hill
Murhy
Gallinger
Dantet
Blanchard
Cockrell
Gibson
Bate
Morgan
Blackburn
Stewart
Turpl Gray
Call
Gorman
Martin
Walthal Faulkner
Cameron
White
Butler
Allen
Clintonsand
Bacon
Kellogg
Bartlett
Wheeler
Alabma
Bailey
Texas
Lorg
Richardson
Tennessee
Wadsworth
McMillin
Money
Swanson
Grosvenor
Towne
Newlands
Sayers
Berry
Cummings
Lawrence Gardpir
Bryan Visits Congress on Floor Greeting Diners
Washington February 25 The event of the House session was the appearance of W J Bryan former Democratic presidential candidate on the floor. He attended a dinner in his honor by John F R McLean of the Cincinnati Enquirer and moved through the chamber amid a standing ovation from both Democrats and Republicans. Bryan greeted Speaker Reed then departed after the reception.
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Washington
House
W. J. Bryan
John FR. McLean
Cincinnati Enquirer
McMillin
Tennessee
McGuire
California
Sulzer
New York
Geo. Fred
Judge Strode
Nebraska
Congress
Hitt
Illinois
W. A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Dalzell
Dolliver
Iowa
Reed
Bryan
Toler Talks Gentry Record Hope In Topeka
H G Toler of Wichita, breeder of world speed pacer John KR Gentry, is in Topeka. He predicts Gentry may lower his current 2 00% world mark if ideal track, conditions, and health align. Toler pins hopes on Myron McHenry, 2 15%, full brother to Gentry, as a key to further speed.
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J. R Gentry
H. G. Toler
Wichita
John KR. Gentry
Topeka
Mr. Toler
Ite
Gentry
Myron McHenry
Oregon Gves It Up in Last Senate Convention
Oregon appears to have no further attempts to elect a senator as the Joint legislative convention adjourned sine die with no set time for reconvening. A Benson House adjournment followed, while Alger is poised to assume duties in Washington. Also noted are brief obituaries and varied notices, including minstrel Callender’s death and a local health remedy advertisement.
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Salem
Ore
Benson House
Seed Gift From Uncle Sam Delivers Cars to Western Agriculturists
A Denver report notes twelve carloads of vegetable, flower, and Nel seeds donated by the United States to western agriculturists between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific coast. Edwin M. Wiley leads the distribution, with a plan to complete by mid May and seeds checked at the car for onward delivery to post offices.
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Ole Sam
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Agricultural Department
Washington
Edwin M. Wiley
Department
Wiley
Logan Avenue
Grand city opera lineups include Martha Mikado and Pinafore
Commutation books sold guarantee Andrews Opera Company five performances at the Grand starting next Monday. Tickets go on sale at Snow's drug store. charts open tomorrow morning with regular prices. Martha will be preached Monday, Mikado Tuesday, Fra Diavola Wednesday, Pirates Thursday, and Pinafore Wednesday matinee. Pedagogical notes cover Harcourt, Harvest, Hackney and Jennings acts, triograph views, and a Bryan arrival photo. Washburn students plan Hamlet at Crawford Opera House next Wednesday with Prof Palmer directing and Snow’s drug store selling seats Saturday morning.
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Andrews Opera Company
Grand
Snow
Martha
Fra Diavola
Paiges
Crawford Opera House
Hackney and
Jennings
Bryan
Orange
N. J
Elven
Seth
Washburn
A. EB. Palmer
Hamlet
Prof. Palmer
Arthur Kane
Horatio
Snow's
Trusts Are Beneficial Said Witness Before Lexow Panel
At the Lexow Committee session F B Thurber president of American Grocer Publishing argued capital aggregations should be encouraged and centralized capital natural and beneficial to the public and workers. He claimed rising labor profits and asserted the American Sugar Refining company faces competition from solvent firms. G D Wheeler a wholesale cigar dealer testified about injuries from American Tobacco and National Cigarette dealings, with questions over why goods were refused and whether Wheeler was a mouthpiece for National Cigarette. The hearing adjourned with more testimony promised.
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Lexow
New York
F. B. Thurber
American Grocer Publishing Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Thurber
G. D. Wheeler
American Tobacco Company
Mercement
National Cigarette Company
Joah Brown
Syracuse
American Tobaces Company
Wheeler
Puller
American Tobaccs Company
Bed Beer & Walaricd
National Cigarette Com
Futter
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Ctrcutt
Fle
Baby Harrison
Peerless Steam Laundry
Wast S
Ayer
West Sth
Hood
Dirnggista
Ve. C. 1
Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
James Wilson
Agriculture
M'Kinlex
Retail Dealers
de Witt
G. W. Stansfield
the Coal Trust Next
Democrats
John BR. McLean
Shakes
Speaker Reed
Oregon
Alger
Detroit
Mich
General Alger
Callender
Charles Callender
Kansas University Comedy Club
Lawrence
Ryny Facatine
E.D. Jenkins
Lithonia
Ral Eerie
Ly Peice
Ato
Prescott
West 8Th St
Prof
Samuels
Ofice
John Greif
Kansas Ave
Feed and Fuel CO
Kansas Arcane
Casnon
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