Colored Collector Sworn In Savannah Georgia
Shyasiah Georgia March 146 Colonel J 41 Deveaus colored sworn in as collector in Savannah the first colored person to hold the office in Georgia with appointment power and civil service rules noted. Include drug ads and medical quack lines mixed in the OCR.
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Gavannab
Shyasiah
Deveaus
Savannah
Georgia
Douetter
J. Peal Johnston
Johnetan
Vic Shippers
Custom House
Devenue
Civil Service
Fowern
Impetuous wooing and healing promises in aged patent medicine
A fragmented ad touts a dubious patent remedy sold by Surgical Institute in New York. It claims to aid healthy wifehood and motherhood, heals infections, soothes pain, revitalizes desires, and offers free expert advice from Dr. Pierce. The text promotes widespread success and urges women to write for guidance.
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Marty
Giese
Edaia
N.Y
Pierce
Governor Leedy’s Peculiarities Highlight Public Hearings
Governor John W. Leedy is portrayed as an unusual personality proud of his idiosyncrasies and resistant to criticism. The report notes upcoming December hearings for about 100 cases, with 182 unassigned cases to be cleared by December 1, and monthly disposal of roughly 10 cases. It lists February expenses for five state charitable institutions, two new creamery charters, and the Lincoln Center Cemetery association filing, along with various officers and capital stocks.
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John W. Leéfiy
Leedy
Board of Charmition
Beloit
Mind Asylum
Kansas City
Oxiwatomie
Olathe
Atchison
Stant Hele Company
Furley
Karis
Quaker Dairy Corn Iy
Fawardaville
HI. Mersill
GK. Ayres
G.T. Selfridge
Po Evans
Quaker Dairy ‘Company
Hie
Edwin Taylor
Mooy Faror
Shawnee County Republicans Reject Boss Rule at Convention
Delegates at Hamilton Hall in Shawnee County denounce boss control at the Republican gathering. Captain H Titus vows not to back a ticket formed by a boss, prompting loud cheers and a strong stand against dictation. The meeting shows party workers oppose centralized leadership and any further submission.
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Shawnee County
Hamilton Hall
H. Titus
Republican Masses Prepare Tickets at State Convention
At the state Republican convention led by Arthur Capper, Judge Henry Kerlerwig was chosen chairman and W HB Fagan secretary. Speeches were planned, Judge Guthrie suggested a resolutions committee and then read prepared resolutions with a committee ratifying them. The incident highlighted the convention’s orderly despite amused interruptions.
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Arthur Capper
Henry Kerlerwig
W. HB. Fagan
Guthrie
G. Batfard
Phillips
Arthur Supper
Denis Hope
Gutheto
Talag
Baker
Soidinetan
Ami
Taker
Watron
Watron, Colonel Alexander
T. V. Coddington
Tweees Stewart
Guid- Ae
Fonven Lott
Mala
Gentemen
Governor Leidy Reflects On Critics And Habits
The article recounts Governor Leidy defending himself against harsh critiques, noting his tolerance for attacks and enjoyment of sharp writing. It details his unusual aversion to tobacco in any form, including a humorous anecdote about visitors chewing tobacco in his offices and his preference for gum over tobacco. A separate note mentions a military surplus sale planned for April and a Virginia textbook law interest, plus Scranton’s complaint against Santa Fe over coal shipping rates.
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Lawrence
Romite
Leidy
Letdy
Tobar~ Co
Scranton
Osage County
Amateor
Railron Commius Tukers
Santa Fe
Governor Leedy Receives 100 Letters on Supreme Court Interview
Mail from across the country asks for copies of Governor Leedy’s interview on the Nebraska maxi mm mite case. Over 100 letters arrive after his return to Lawrence, including many from New York, California, Pennsylvania and several central, western, and southern states. Leedy plans to mail a newspaper copy to each requester as the state supreme court work continues to rise.
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Scouy
Lawrence
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
United States
California
New York
Pennsylvania
States
Duaplein Nabras
Leedy
Appsy
Maniac holds Waldorf-Astoria manager in hotel standoff
In New York on March 15 a deranged man, Frank Woolston of 7 Third Avenue, seized the Waldorf-Astoria manager in his fourth floor room demanding police protection and money to flee. He kept the manager prisoner for about a half hour, then argued with two policemen who confronted him. Woolston claimed police hunted him and was sent to Bellevue hospital after surrendering to five officers in plain clothes.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
In & Goon
Cartlye
West Thirteenth Street
Woolston
Thomas
Mr. Boldt
When children are thin, give Scott’s Emulsion for fat formation
When children are hungry you give food and when thirsty water. For thin children the best fat forming aid is Scott’s Emulsion. For a quarter century it has made thin children plump and healthy. One dollar at all druggists. Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Recalled Kansas Republican Delegation Chooses Curtis Backers
At Shawnee County Republican convention delegates and alternates favored Charles Curtis for Congress. The body adopted resolutions praising President Meximey and urging support for Curtis, while internal disputes over committee assignments and representation sparked protests and heated remarks. Delegates then prepared to campaign for Curtis across the First District.
16000 Rabbits Slain in County Drive Near Oleander
Fresno March 15. The first county rabbit drive of the season drew a large number of rabbits to a corral four miles west of Oleander and ten miles southwest of Fresno. Shotgun fire reduced the population along the route, with estimates suggesting not less than 44 000 rabbits killed or driven away in the Washington colony area.
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Fresno
Oleander
Smith Ranch
Corral
Washington Colony
Fannie Davenport Offers $100,000 for New Tragedy
Cincinnati March 15 Fanny Davenport heir to a $750,000 fortune offers $100,000 for a new play equal in dramatic strength, construction and merit to Tosca Fedora or Cleopatra. She pledges to pay the amount if the hopeful author guarantees the work will draw the same audience and revenue as those plays.
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Fannie Davenport
Cincinnati
Fanny Davenport
Cleopatre
Ben Stern
PISO'S CURE FOR CONSUMPTION Endorsed in Ad Phrase
A testimonial states the remedy Piso's Cure for Consumption is indispensable for colds and similar illnesses, claiming it surpasses all others in effectiveness. The note reflects historical advertising language praising the product without medical detail.
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Piso
Gough
Davenport Shows Sardou Payments For Four Major Plays
Miss Davenport released figures proving her good faith in offers to Sardou. The list includes 3000 dollar Fedora bonus, four years HOA, 370000 royalties for La Tosca, 10000 for purchase, 25000 for Cleopatra purchase, 10000 bonus for Gismonda, 1065 royalties for three years, and 10000 outright Theodora.
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Sardow
Miss Davenport
Sardounlone
Frances Willard Portrait to Decorate Albany Capitol
Albany announces a new portrait to honor Frances Willard on the western staircase of the Capitol. The late W C E union leader joins portraits of Mott, Stowe, Barton, and Anthony in the public work by Aldridge. Rheumatism Cure ad follows touting Mystic Cure with 1 to 3 day relief and 75 cent price.
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Frances Willard
Capitol
Albany
Public Works
Aldridge
Pris
Frances B. Willard
Woman's Christian ‘Emperance Union
Mott Pitcher
Harriet Betcher Stowe
Clara Barton
Hed Cross Fame
Susan B. Anthony
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Kan
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
A sensational claim touts a six hour remedy for kidney and bladder disease. The ad praises rapid relief of urinary pain for men and women and urges readers to contact Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Drug stores for the cure. A testimonial from Delia Day of Waterloo Iowa notes hair loss stopped after using a product, with a reference to a bottle.
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Geo. W. Stansfield
Iine Avenue
Sim
Delia Day
Waterloo
Iowa
Saya
American Thread Company Incorporation in New Jersey
New Jersey Secretary of State records show the American Thread Company incorporated with capital of 12 million dollars in New Jersey and New York. The incorporators are listed as the principal stockholders in the charter. The firm plans to manufacture various kinds of thread and cloth, with operations to commence immediately.
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New Jersey Corporation
New York
American Thread Company
Secretary of State of
New Jersey
Ts ‘Treston
Whl
Coer
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