Oil boom and property woes stir western prospects
A California woman sued for a chicken killed by an auto hog, receiving $5 under a blacksnake whip threat. Meanwhile oil activity shifts westward with new wells near Sorento and leases around Smithsboro, plus a reported strike at Mulberry Grove. Talks of a long distance interurban electric line remain largely silent while Maryville's extension is seen as a lively issue.
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California
Sorento
Smithsboro
Mulberry Grove
Troy
Maryville
President's Message and Neill-Reynolds Report On Meat Packing
The issue notes the President's special message to Congress and the Neill Reynolds report on conditions in Chicago meat packing houses. It also mentions Emma Goldman speaking defiantly in St Louis amid calls to curb anarchist activity.
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Congress
Neill-Reynolds
Chicago
Emma Goldman
St. Louis
Emma
Miles Says Food Adulteration Acolossal Crime of Times
Gen Nelson A Miles traveling to Colorado spoke in Kansas City last week. He stated that disclosures about beef and packing house products were no news to him, and that he warned seven years ago. He asserted adulteration of food is the colossal crime of the times.
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Nelson A. Miles
Colorado
Kansas City
Heartfelt note on discretion in publishing news
The Granite City Press explains a policy of omitting unpleasant items to avoid spreading scandal. It emphasizes printing news that encourages or cheers citizens and notes readers would rather hear about others than be implicated, preserving peace on life’s rugged road.
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Granite City Press
Angels
Roosevelt pressures packers over meat inspection bill
The President aims to push the Beveridge inspection bill without amendments. If stalled, he may argue against export meat inspection and withdraw current export inspectors. A firm approach is expected to compel the packers to concede, while insisting export meats remain strictly inspected as before.
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Roosevelt
Truth About the Chinese and the boycott debate
The author argues a Chinese boycott stems from historical grievance and cites Chinese history and petitions. Officials on both sides seek cooperative action. immediate congressional action is urged to remove boycott motivations and avoid trade threats.
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China
Congress
The Prime of Life and the 40-Year Threshold
The article cites Success Magazine as saying fortunes mature after 40, with the first forty years as training. It notes wisdom ripens slowly, using Osler, Lincoln, and Grant as examples. Each person finds their own deadline, reaching it at different ages and through ongoing growth.
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O. S. Marden
Success Magazine
Government income and expenditure run closely together
Government income and expenditure are now running closely together. Excess revenues over expenditures burden taxpayers, so this balance is desirable. Youth's Companion notes last year saw deficits, but this year the gap is closed despite higher outlays due to larger customs receipts.
U S Meat Exports Highlighted by Agriculture Department
A Washington agriculture department special report shows the United Kingdom as a major buyer of American food exports. It notes that about half of Britain’s meat supply comes from the United States and that much of the roast beef term once traced back to prairies under Yankee cowboy supervision.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
United States
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
America
Washington Letter on Beef Trust and Congress Barriers
Washington notes detail exposure of disease and filth in western packing houses, calls for meat inspectors and canal debates. It reports Senator Beveridge's inspection bill, Taft on canal management, and the death of Representative Bertie Adams amid congressional strife and bullying.
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Washington, D. C
Con- Ross Boatee
West
East
Congress
Beef Trust
Sinclair
Beveridge
Senate
Cannon
Beef Trust Center
House
Taft
House Committee On Appropriations
Shonts
Stevens
Bertie Adams
Philadelphia
Adams
Speaker Cannon
The Curse of Idleness in Toledo
Mayor Jones speaks on idleness as a social ill in Toledo Ohio urging a utilitarian life. He condemns lounging and praises work for all to improve society and sustain civilization. An unrelated ad for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve appears amid the civic address.
Scottish slave collar from 1701 autocracy tale
A brass collar inscribed with Alexander Stewart’s death sentence for theft at Perth on December 5, 1701 and gifted by the Justiciars as a perpetual servant to Sir John Aresken of Alva, reflects Scotland’s historic commute to slavery. The artifact was recovered from the Forth above Alloa and is held by the Society of Scottish Antiquaries.
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Scotland
Society of Scottish Antiquaries
Forth
Alloa
Alexander Stewart
Perth
Justiciars
John Aresken
Alva
Collectors’ Magazine
Doing a Good Turn in Dialect Humor
A Chicago Daily News snippet features two men, Bedad and Clancy, joking about a fast chauffeur. Casey questions the manner as the driver speeds two miles per minute, bumping him from his place, then allegedly returns an hour later and repeats the knock.
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Bedad
Clancy
Casey
Phoy
Chicago Daily News
Digestive Aid Promises Rest for Overworked Stomach
Aimed at recovering pets and people, an advertisement touts Kodol for dyspepsia to digest food and rest the stomach, claiming pets may refuse food when unwell and that the product restores condition. It also notes Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup contain no opiates and are sold by S Kingston.
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S. Kingston
Kennedy
Wedding Invitations and Programs Sample Showcase
A notice promoting samples of wedding invitations and programmes produced in high style. Tue Cai office offers to display examples of customized wedding stationery and announcements, highlighting craftsmanship and design options.
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Tue Cai
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Nice
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Mayor Jones
Toledo
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