America in the Lead in Use of Electricity for Motive Power
A Ferlin dispatch reports Privy Councillor Loewe at the Philadelphia trade congress praising the United States for leading in electricity use for motive power. He notes abundant natural forces, especially Niagara Falls, powering electric tramways and railways, and urges Germany to improve its use of electricity to stay competitive in global trade.
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America
New York
Patch
Ferlin
Tagetlett
Loewe
Philadelphia
Herr Loewe
United States
Niagara Falls
Europe
Herr Lovwe
Germany
Washington Navy Praises Basin Gherardi for Gallantry
The Navy Department released details of Basin W. H. Gherardi’s conspicuous gallantry during the Porte 3loo hurricane. He swam with his clothes on to rescue passengers from distressed vessels near the Conception and a tanker casco, bringing them ashore as others fled. About 150 people were rescued, while several women and children perished attempting to flee the surf.
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Washington
Navy Department
Basin W. H. Gherardi
Acrom Porte
Snow
United States Navaliiation
San Juan
Carr
Fifth Cavalry
Department
Basin Gherardi
M. J. Siednes
Cty
Techfe
Conception
San Domingo
Gherardi
Jimmes
Pleven
Vieusco
Rescue at sea creates makeshift rope from shore
An elderly mariner forms a rescue party on the beach joining hands to form a line of rescuers as waves retreat. He uses a twig and a nearby tree to secure a line, then climbs down with the crew to bring them to safety all while Enalyn Gherards is noted as the son of the retired Admiral Gherardl.
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Ine
Ling
Enalyn Gherards
Hear
Gherardl
Fines and Imprisonment for Refusing Vaccination
In Americus Georgia on November 15, several Christian Scientists were prosecuted by the mayor's court for refusing vaccination. E J McMath received 30 days in jail and a $16 fine. Five congregation members drew 15 days imprisonment and small fines. Further sentences and appeals were noted as the case moves to higher court.
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Américus
E. J. McMath
Ehiet
Congressing Merchant of
Americus
Coumoel
Seleg Tsia
Six Frightful Failures in Remedies and Home Cures
A fragmented ad page endorses various remedies and cures alleging instant relief from asthma fevers cold coughs and pneumonia. It promotes fake guarantees and cheap products from Wagoner Kansas and Eagle Health Pancake Flour with dubious claims and testimonials.
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Lees Wonders
W. W. Harry
Lexington
Stammoth Cave
Oink Fichters
Obiy
Wagoner Kansas Ayente
Eagie Health
Puneske
Adjourns For Holidays In Interstate Commerce Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission adjourned after five days in St Louis in the case brought by the Business Men's League of St Louis against transcontinental railroads. It plans to meet on the Pacific coast after Christmas. Testimony showed the Southern Pacific and Pacific coast jobbers and manufacturers as key players, with the commission stressing a wide factual record. Panama Steamship and Pacific Steamship lines involvement and rate arrangements between rail and maritime carriers were discussed, including carload versus less than carload pricing and profits division. The exact Pacific coast meeting location and date will be announced.
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Interstate Commerce Commissioners
Pacific Coast
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Business Men's League of
Fonda
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacffc
Ennst
Ciairmah
Enayp
Che Commission
Buakin
Richard Tu Walker
Panama Steamakin Company
Respondencer
Walker
Pacific Steamstip Company
New York
Ocean
Crdas
Pahama Allroad
Pacific Steamship Cerpany
FP. Muntinston
Pacifc
Panama
Pacific Sterrshine
Buss
Rat Rads
Ralimad
Thors
Solghat Transport
Son Sues Father Wins in Milwaukee Medical Services Suit
In Milwaukee on November 18 the jury awarded a son $11,000 against his father, Dr Franck J. McNiner, for medical services. The suit, filed by Francis B. McNamara on behalf of the son, claimed damages above the stated amount. Testimony from both father and son contradicted each other amid sensational statements, with the son alleging the father has given all property to his second wife to deny his first wife and daughters a share of the estate.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ludwig
Interdiet
Daning
Francis B
Population figures from Arkansas and New Jersey mining news
Arkansas census figures show totals for white and colored youths and adults across districts with a state enumeration of 4 88b, plus an estimated state population around 1 5 A Turquoise Syndicate reports Jersey City formation led by Lefingwell and Madden with 1 000 100 capital to mine turquoise in New Mexico. Philadelphia Steel Car contract for 1000 high sale gondola cars expected by mid February with deliveries by early April.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Department of Advention
Turquoise
New York
New Mining Corporation
Jersey City
Douglass Lefingwell
A. MacGregor Leffingwell
New Haven
Thomas I. Madden
Incorporatera
Titany
New Mexico
Phiiladelphia. Novi
Philadelphi and Peadingraltrean Company
Baday
Earthquake Strikes Santiago City Reported Damages
An earthquake occurred in Santiago causing structural damage to the marine hospital frontage and scattered destruction around the city. Residents were frightened but no injuries are reported, with several vociferous howls heard and buildings affected.
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Santiago Se Aos
Navik
Momiris
Marine Hospital
Deserters Fire Upon Pursuing Soldiers Near Ft. Crook
In Omaha a private from the Tenth Infantry and companion pursued two deserters from Ft. Crook. Samuel Mor ean of La Piette fired on the soldiers. Morgen Falco and his companion were mortally wounded, dying minutes later after refusing to halt when ordered.
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Omaha
Yorat Pulte
Tenth Infantry
Ft. Crook
Samuel Morean
Ot la Piette
Falco
Beth Fren Morgen
Public Sentiment to Determine Policy on Philippine Question
Fichwoend reports that James E Watson visited the district to collect editor opinions on the Philippine question. He seeks the wishes of the people on how the islands should be governed and intends to align his stance with that sentiment in Congress.
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James E Watson
Bay
Menapapers
Ietters
Pacific
Wade
Coneres
Free medical cures offered by British Doctors at Topeka Ave
An advertisement proclaims that British Doctors at 412 Topeka Ave cure all cases absolutely free with three months of free services for new patients. It promises comprehensive care including consultations, examinations, operations, and home treatment questions, with no charges if cured or incurable after examination.
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Topeka Ave
Sursan
Masa
Edward Mecully
To &P. Tm
Bondey
Jones
RT. Booth Company
Booth
Automobile Record Demonstration On South Jersey Bicycle Course
Atlantic City NJ November 18 a test of electric motor powered cars set a new mark as the Strand BROS and Count Chassulant Laubert’s 85 mile record in France was eclipsed. A runabout weighing 4200 pounds with 2600 pounds of batteries carried two passengers and completed 100 miles without recharging in eight hours forty four and a half minutes including twenty minutes rest. Justice Bh Bente and Percy Maxim led the test under cloudy conditions with a heavy road and light wind.
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Atlantic City
N. J
South Jersey
Strand Bros
Auiseaobis
France
Chassulant Laubert
Totc
Justice Bh. Bente
Percy Maxim
Rochester Fight Suit Seeks 345000 Over Alleged Injuries
In Rochester New York on November 18 Justice Nash hears a suit filed by Martin Houhey alleging 345000 in damages against the city for injuries claimed from a dangerous condition. Dr James W Putnam testified to hypnotic treatment and spinal displacement as factors. defense argues witnesses are unreliable and the case hinges on disputed medical testimony.
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Rochester
Nash
Supreme Court
Martin Houhey
Kinses ix
James W. Putnam
Grape Nuts Endorsement Claims Digestive Benefits
A reader testimonial praises Grape-Nuts for boosting strength vigor and regularity. The wife notes relief from constipation in her husband and a friend, attributing improvements to the digested nutrition. The ad stresses easy digestion, rich nutrition, and appealing flavor, suggesting Grape-Nuts for all ages.
Food Adulteration Debate Spurs Call for National Beer Law
The U S Senate committee led by Senator Mason heard witnesses on food purity. Brewer William H. Selmer urged a national standard based on barley malt and labeling if needed. Dr Edward H Jenkins noted widespread adulteration in foods and beverages with glucose starch paste artificial color and flavoring. Olives coffee beer tomato ketchup and olives showed adulterants such as cottonseed oil plaster of Paris and salicylic acid. samples of beer and ale revealed several with contaminants.
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New York
United Sttes Senate
Mason
Illnois
William HH. Selmner
Edward FH. Jenkins
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Jenkins
Jenkine
Drew
Jenkins Enld
Remains to Rest at Fort Leavenworth Over Western Officers
War Department plans to return deceased Western officers to the United States for interment in National cemeteries. A proposal favors Fort Leavenworth as the primary site, with remaining remains to be distributed to relatives for home burial, while other national cemeteries in California and Arlington are considered. The letter from Assistant Adjutant General Johnston notes cost and logistics but indicates no formal approval yet.
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Fort Liuvenworch
Henry C. Corbin
Washington
D. C
War Department
United States
Philippine Islands
Thole Timal
Califocnia
Arlington
Mtoe
Teavenworth
Sinai
Answhke
Adjutant General's
Nashinetun
Noyi Lee
Henry Shinfler
Heguine Army and Navy Union
Seaworth
Kansas
Leavenworth
Kansa
Ube
Temla
San
San Wnei Poo
Jor A Johinston
Mutuals Must Pay Washington Tax Exemption Ruling
Commissioner Wilson of the Internal Revenue Bureau declares that life insurance policies issued by mutual insurers are not exempt under the war revenue act unless issued by a fraternal or beneficiary society or a local cooperative employes' relief group. The ruling restricts tax exemption to specific organizational forms and forbids treating a mutual life company as a fraternal or beneficiary society even if features of mutuality exist.
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Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Fenternal
Ife
Byutual
Consolidation of Automobile Tire Firms Reported in New York
A consolidation between the International Automobile Vehicle Tire Company and the New England Hubber Tire Wheel Company of Heistor is announced. The first company will acquire the rubber tire business and notable patents for about 1 million dollars. Edward E. McCall and Richard Croker Jr. hold executive roles in related firms. Washington dispatch notes David Henderson from Iowa, named as future House Speaker, arriving at the Normal Hotel.
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New York
International Automobile 2& Vehicle Tire Company
New England Hubber Tire Wheel Company
Hestor
Aaid
Rubber Tire Company
Edward E. McCall
John A. Moees
Bio Sus ‘Eed Asustance Company
International Automobile Vehicle Company
Richard Croker, Jr
Hyomei Commercial Claims From Ithaca Firm
Thirty nine hundred physicians prescribe Hyomei as the only inhalable germicide. The R T Booth Company of Ithaca New York offers Hyomel inhaler and balm for trial and mail order, with a free story by mail and a guaranteed dyspoeia cure.
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R. T. Booth Company
Ithaca
N.Y
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