Harriman Explains Big Railway Deals At Inquiry
The Interstate Commerce Commission resumed the Hartiman group inquiry into Union Pacific operations. G H Harriman testifies on 1901 bond issues and stock purchases, denies securities speculation, cites reinvestment of Northern Pacific proceeds, and discusses Baltimore & Ohio and Chicago & Alton transactions while Milburn presses for names.
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New York
Hartiman Group
Union Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Federal Building
Kellogg and
Severance
Harriman
Lovett
John C. Milburn
Paul D. Cravath
Maxwell Evarts
Knapp
Messrs. Prouty
Clements
Harlan
Union Pacific
Oregon
Baltimore & Ohio
Harrinan
Northern Pacific
President Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bay Arbor
Cassatt
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
Milburn
Kellogg
Alton Atock
Chicago & Alton
New York Life Insurance Company
President Roosevelt Returns to Washington on Delayed Train
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington at 1 36 pm on his return from Boston and Groton mass where his two sons attend school. The private car formed part of the federal express on the Pennsylvania railroad, which left Boston Sunday night and arrived almost four hours late due to several delays. He spent time reading newspapers aboard and signatures awaited at the executive offices. The journey faced further holds from a dining car attachment, brake car issue, a tunnel wreck near Baltimore, and track shifts before entering Washington.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Boston
Groton
Mass
White Horse
Federal Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Jersey City
Baltimore
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Anacostia Yards
Report on cause of wreck near Johnstown
Philadelphia dispatch reports a special Pennsylvanian Railroad investigation crediting a foreign substance between a brake shoe and wheel flange for causing track bolts to spread, with speed not exceeding 60 mph. Separate notes update hospital recoveries from Mineral Point wrecks including Postmasters Busse and Kline and other patients.
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Philadelphia
Atterbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Special
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Mineral Point
Allegheny
Altoona
John I. Kline
Joliet Qa.3
F. A. Busse
Chicago
Blake Baldwin
Busse
C. W. Winkler
Covington and Southern Railroad
Felix Isman
Samuel F. Nixon
J. Wood Wilson
Malion
Ind
Thomas Bauer
Lafayette
Allegheny General Hospital
West
Killed in Philippines and other brief items
A telegraph from the Philippines says a cyclone devastated the southern islands, killing 200 and leaving thousands homeless. In Washington the Senate adopted the Fulton amendment restricting forest reserves without congressional action and approved an extra million for reserve improvements. In West Point a young farmer saved a passenger train by delaying a burning trestle. In Missouri, Rep Kirkpatrick contracted smallpox, the fifth House member affected. King Haakon urged a peace conference to ban airships and submarines in warfare.
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Washington
Senate
Fulton
Congress
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Wyoming
West Point
Reuben Shank
Glaus
Ala
Chattahoochee River
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Admits White Paid Hotel Bills
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified in court that Stanford White paid hotel bills for her and her mother, and that she and her mother lived at the Audubon and the Wellington in 1902. She denied recent involvement with three men at suppers and identified a White letter, tying funds to White’s private secretary in Boston.
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New York
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Justice Fitzgerald
Jerome
Thaw
George W. Lederer
Jack Barrymore
Carlton Flint
Barrymore
White
Mure
Mrs. Thaw
Stanford White
Europe
London
Reotor
Clinuc
Fragmented quotes from distant papers on a summer vacation inquiry
The text presents fragmented quotes attributed to Yonkers Statesman and lattimore American about a rich count’s alleged behavior and creditors’ claims. It mentions being away during the dog days and references a question about seasonality and travel. The passage reads as a curious collage with no clear narrative or verifiable facts.
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Jill
Yonkers Statesman
Discovery of the kiss germ cheers scientists in Germany
A German scientific source announces the discovery of the kiss germ, predicting the era of an anti microbe will soon be created in a culture tube. The piece suggests vaccination will guard against kissing dangers and that hygienic heart sentiments may be widely trusted again.
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Innocent Ling
Lax-sts advertised as candy laxatives in 1900s Market copy
Readers are invited to try Liax sts candy tablets promising painless relief for constipation with a gentle laxative effect. The ad notes metal boxes priced 5 and 25 cents and lists R. Miller as the seller, while the piece ends with a slogan about the world and a Rocky Mountain Tea reference.
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Lax
Lax-sts
R. , Miller
Fol ey's Honey and other patent medicines sold despite law
Advertisements tout Fol ey's Honey as a safe cough remedy despite the National Pure Food and Drug Law claiming it contains no opiates. Other products promoted include DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys
An old medical ad explains how kidneys filter blood and prevent waste buildup. It links kidney trouble to pain, rheumatism, palpitations, and general illness and promotes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy. A sample bottle offer and mail order for more information are included.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. X
Preventics Cold Candy Promises Early Shield
A patent style ad claims Preventics stop colds at the sneeze stage and may prevent pneumonia or bronchitis. Sold by R. B. Miller in 60 and 25 cent boxes, the little candy tablets are pitched as a safe early cure for lagrippe.
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R. B. Miller
Chronic Constipation Cured by Orino Laxative Syrup
An advertisement claims Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by aiding digestion and stimulating the bowels. It promises quick relief without nausea or griping and urges readers to refuse substitutes from EB E Conner & Co.
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E. Conner & Co
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Claim
An old advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as a cold relief with a laxative action to purge the bowels and a healing principle that lingers in the throat to stop coughs. It is marketed as safe, pleasant to take, compliant with national pure drug law and contains no opium. Sold by E. Cannoner & Co.
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Kennedy
Polays Honey and Tar praised for cough relief
Memphis editor touts Polay's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy while noting Foley's Honey and Tar has achieved remarkable cures. An ad copy urges preparedness for injuries with Dr Tomas' Electrical Saintanty for quick pain relief.
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Memphis
Tennessac
Tmines
Polay
Foley
Connor & Co
One Way Settlers Hates To Points in the Plains
A brief notice states Iowa Central will place on sale the first and third Tuesdays of each month from January 10 to March inclusive, offering tickets at half fare for settlers and homeseekers. Readers are urged to contact Central agents for details and rates.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kanani
Indian Territory
Ohino
Texaa
Alnabame
Mississippi
Iowa Central
Town Central
Homeseekers Excursions Offer Round Trip Tickets From Iowa
On the first and third Thenlays of each month Iowa Central Wty sells round trip Welets to many northern and southern points. Fare is one fare plus two dollars with stopover privileges. Destinations include Minnesota North and South Dakota Arizona Arkansas Colorado Detroit Indiana Territory Iowa Kansas Louisiana Mexico Missouri Nebraska Montana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Utah Wisconsin Northern Michigan Wyoming and more. For rates and full details contact local agents in Minneapolis or addresses listed.
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Iowa Central
Wty
Northwest
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Arizona
Atkansas
Colorado
Daha
Indiana
Perritory
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Mexico
Missour
Nebraska
Montana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
Wisconsin
Mighigan
Wyoming
T. A
Minneapolis
Minn
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Eumatism
Atria
Tata
Wasell
Miller
Algona
Canada
Algona Milling & Grain Co
M. Jasperbon
Derson
P. Anderguderson
I, Conner & Co
Interstate Commerce Board
Millburn
Kansas City
John W. Wofford
Ceriminal Court
Mayor Johnson
Cleveland
Elizabeth Johnson
Tom L. Johnson
Sig
Frederico Mariani
Ganea
Island of
Crete
Imperatrix
Piaphonii
Groton, Mass
White House
Phillipines
Madrid
Uila
Philippines
Missouri
Jefferson City
Kirkpatrick
Cedar County
Trondhjem
Haakon
The
Hague
Evelyn Thaw
Lederer
Telle
Lattimore
David Bott
Onte
S&t
LOT
O Foo
Whee
Ah An
Omaha
Weile
Yuumenk Wegardine National Pure Food and Drug Law
ELE Conner & Co
Dean
Hollister
R. H. Miller
DeWitt
J. E.conner & Co
E.W. Grove
Dr. Kiltmer
Binghampton, N
Settlers
Pazo Clutmens
Scott
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