Taft Defends Panama Canal Progress and Costs in May McClure’s
President Taft responds to canal critics in McClure’s Magazine May issue. He argues the rock type chosen suits canal construction and hopes completion before 1915 with costs below Goethal’s latest estimate of 297 million dollars. The issue features articles by Arthur Woods on the Black Hand, Judson C. Welliver on the National Water Power Trust, and others plus fiction and human-interest pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
McClure
Panama Canal
Goethal
Arthur Woods
New York City
Black Hand Society
Petrosino
Judson C. Welliver
National Water Power ‘Trust
George F. Parker
Cleveland
McKinley
Bryan
Cortelyou
Benjamin Brooks
Guglielmo Ferrero
Messina
Humphrey Ward
Sage and Sulphur hair tonic advertised by Wyeth
An up to date druggist promotes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur as a modern replacement for grandmothers' sage tea. It is sold by leading druggists for 50 cents or 1 dollar a bottle and also available direct from Wyeth Chemical Company in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kays
Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Central College Glee Club Plans May 4 Concert
The Central College Glee club of twenty two men schedules a May 4 concert at the Baptist church. After commencement they begin a month long tour to larger cities and the Seattle exposition, with high praise from the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College Glee Club
the Baptist Church
Glee Club
Seattle Exposition
College Glee Club
Hall's Catarrh Cure Firm Pledges Reward Voice
Frank J. Cheney and company swear an oath in Toledo Ohio promising a one hundred dollar reward for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, dated December 6, 1886, notes the medicine is taken internally and affects blood and mucus surfaces. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Local News Briefs From The City And Surrounding Towns
Miss Mary Masson arrived from Brighton last evening. Mrs Geo Maxwell of Crawfordsville was in the city yesterday. The Central College glee club will give a concert at the Baptist church on May 4. Mrs Barker credits Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea with saving her life. Dress shirts 39c at Dougherty Bros. Flour and feed delivered citywide. Mrs H S B White of Brighton overnighted at the Mart White home. Several residents, including Miss Fannie Fletcher and Miss Martina Swift, were Washington or Des Moines visitors recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dougherty Bros
Mary Masson
Brighton
Geo. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
H. 8 B. White
Mart White
Geo. Dowell
Hazel Whitcomb
Des Moines
Iva
Meda Tedford
Columbus Junction
Washington
Lucius Teas
L. P. Jackson
Mabel
West Chester
M. J. Disberry
H. Cohn
J. Goodman
Chicago
Fairfield
Martina Swift
Seymour
Elmer Adams
Central College Glee Club
The
Baptist Church
Barker
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Straw Hats Cleaned
There is objection to strong medicines for rheumatism and most cases are muscular or chronic. With no fever or swelling only external treatment is needed. Apply Chamberlains Ointment for quick relief. price 25 cents and 50 cents for large size, sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Stolte and
Lemmon’s
Junken Trial Set in Centerville for Clara Rosen Case
John Junken the self confessed murderer of Clara Rosen will be tried in Centerville before Judge M A Roberts next month. Judge C W Vermillion granted a change of venue to avoid public prejudice. County Attorney Cornell will prosecute the case.
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Ottumwa
John Junken
Clara Rosen
Centerville
M. A. Roberts
C. W. Vermillion
Wapello County
Junken
Cornell
Trial of Chester S. Jordan Intensifies With Gruesome Evidence
In Cambridge April 24 the murder case against Chester S. Jordan heated as the government shows more grisly exhibits. A witness testifies to body parts in a furnace at the Somerville home and medical examiners point to indentations on a skull blamed on a flatiron. Jordan nearly collapsed under the strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Cambridge
Mass
Chester S. Jordan
Somerville
Third Joplin Miner Dies After Rescue
Thomas Gibbs, last of five entombed at the M. and M. mine, was rescued but died on the surface. Gibbs’ death raises the death toll to three miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joplin
Thomas Gibbs
M. and M
Gibbs
Perry Davis Painkiller touted for sprains and rheumatism
The advertisement claims two million bottles sold yearly and promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as a remedy for sprains burns bruises rheumatism neuralgia colds cramps colic and diarrhea. It markets a 35 cent bottle and a 50 cent size for immediate use.
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Perry Davis
Trade Review Highlights Uplift in Prices and Demand
R G Dunn Co weekly trade review notes growing faith in future despite current conditions. With crops assured and ample money and gold output aiding expansion, demand strengthens in iron and steel while raw cotton holds firm in primary goods. Woolen and leather markets show improvement and steady price levels amid rising hides and active small buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dunn Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Whitla Kidnapping Indictments Put Boyle and Wife on Trial
Mercer Pennsylvania April 24 grand jury returns indictments charging James H Boyle and wife with kidnapping Willie Whitla of Sharon in the March 18 abduction. Boyle faces kidnapping count while the wife is charged with aiding abet ting and kidnapping. Trial set for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer
James H. Boyle
Willie Whitla
Sharon
Boyle
Grand Seery
Academy
Chess
J. P. Whitla
Grain and Livestock Prices Fall as Wheat Slumps in Chicago
Chicago April 23. July wheat sold off to 1.08 and May to 1.20, then rallied on short covering and closed firm. Corn dropped sharply, oats and provisions weak. Cash prices: No 2 hard wheat 1.20 1.80, No 2 corn 71, No 2 white oats 56%4. Live stock steady to mixed with varied per head quotes across cattle hogs and sheep futures.
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Chicago
South Omaha Stock Prices and Receipts Report
South Omaha April 23 cattle receipts 400 steady to 10c higher with native steers 4.50 to 6.50 cows and heifers 3.85 to 5.10 western steers 5.00 to 5.75 stockers and feeders 3.25 to 5.75 calves 3.25 to 6.50 bulls and stags 3.00 to 5.00. Hog receipts 8,500 strong to higher heavy 7.10 to 7.80 mixed 5.35 to 6.10 light 6.80 to 7.10 pigs 5.50 to 6.25 bulk 6.90 to 7.15. Sheep receipts 800 up 10 pounds yearlings 6.50 to 7.25 ewes 5.75 to 6.10 lambs 7.40 to 7.90.
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Chicago
South Omaha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank L. Wilson & CO
Dougherty
BROS
Clothiers & Furnishers
Royal Market
Post Office
McClure’s
Tillotson
Chalmers & Eldridge
Fannie Fletcher
Frances McCoy
Cora Masson
Ainsworth
Earl Eldridge
Mary Grassell
Davenport
Shellabarger
Vermillion
Trade Review For
Whitla
Will de
Sherman
Mason City
S. S. Sherman
Thornton
Lora Perish
W. H. Parish
Harry Huerman
Rambler
Wooley Bros
Iowa
Black Hawk
Mason Transfer & Storage CO
Washington, Iowa
Washington National Bank
Russia
J.A. ‘Harwood South Side Square
Sexton
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