Noted Chicago Industrialist Henry B Weaver Dies
Mr Henry B Weaver a leading Chicago businessman and partner of John W Gates died at his home in Chicago. He chaired the Coal and Cone company and promoted manual training and outdoor activities. He helped establish free bathing beaches in Chicago and funded lifesaving awards for water heroes.
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Henry B. Weaver
Chicago
BE P
Weaver
Ver Coal & Cone Co
John W. Gates
St. Charles
Roberts' Furnisher Offers Memory Boosting Umphre La
An ad notes Roberts' on the ast side furnisher stocks an umphre la claimed to cure bad memory as a Christmas gift option.
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Roberts
Mad Chase to Better Health with Dr King’s Pills
A sensational ad urges readers to switch from extreme dieting to Dr King’s New Life Pills for quick help with liver and stomach issues. The 25 cent bottle is sold at J. H. Stewart’s drug store with a guaranteed relief claim.
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Dr. King
J. H. Stewart
Miss Frankie Porter Improving Says Friends
Word from Miss Frankie Porter today indicates improvement as she rested well overnight. Friends express relief and hope for continued recovery amid optimism about her health.
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Frankie Porter
Miller Receives Injury at Cavette Office Press
Joho Miller working at the Cavette office suffered a painful injury last night when the fly wheel of a near running job press dropped on his right foot. Two toes were badly mashed and he will be confined to his home for several days.
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Joho’ Miller
Cavette
Johonie
Shrugs and Books Offers Gifts for Late Buyers
A shop named Shrugs and Books remains stocked with suitable gift items and clearly marked prices, catering to last minute shoppers seeking practical presents. The late buyer can find available stock and pricing to complete purchases.
Asa Reid Ships Horses to Bloomington Sale
Asa Reid shipped one car load of horses to Bloomington Illinois for sale. Reid routinely ships to Bloomington during the slow horse market season in Buffalo.
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Asa Reid
Bloomington
Ill
Mr. Reid
Buffalo
No Doctor Needed when Colic Attacks Strike
Pains in the stomach and sudden colic attacks demand fast relief. A bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provides prompt help, with no doctor needed. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Komura fails to seal Manchuria accord with China
Tokyo reports Baron Komura cannot conclude the Pekin talks with China begun after the Russo Japan war. Some Japanese fear concessions fall short of Portsmouth treaty gains such as Kirin Chang Chung railway and railway guards. China’s stance is blamed on pressure from Russia France and Germany.
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Tokio
Baron Komura
Pekin
Japan
Portsmouth
Kirin Chang Chung
China
Russia
France
Creriuy
Subway Opens Along Market Street In Philadelphia
A new subway under Market Street from Thirteenth to Twenty Third opened in Philadelphia with peak crowding and two minute trips. When completed the line will run two miles from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill through the business district, built by the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company. Fritz Leaves His Training Quarters In San Francisco Ahead Of O'Brien Fight In Philadelphia Tomorrow Night.
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Philadelphia
Market Street
Thirteenth
Delaware River
Schuykill River
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Fritz
San Francisco
Robert Fitzsimmons
Alameda
Jack O'Brien
O'Brien
Governor Wright Defends Philippine Tariff Stance
Washington dispatch reports Governor Luke R. B. Wright criticizing the opposition to Philippine tariff cuts. He states he objects to pig headed selfishness but supports intelligent selfishness in the tariff debate.
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Gov. Wright
Washington
Philippine
Gov
Luke RB
Wright's Philippine Argument for Against Tari Reduction
Wright of the Philippines summarized arguments opposing tax and tariff reductions on sugar and tobacco interests before the Ways and Means Committee.
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Wright
Philippines
Ways and Means Committee
House
Wrecks on Baltimore and Ohio Kill Three People
Two freight train crashes near Hedgeville and Cook's Mills cause multiple deaths and serious injuries. Victims include H A Haas, H H Giles, and W H Houseworth. engineer Pouser and others suffer injuries as crews attempt to separate collapsing trains. One wreck toppled an embankment leaving cars buried and a brakeman dead.
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Cuwhiberlind
Dee
Baltimore and Ohio
Hedgeville
H. A. Haas
Fire Mint
Mount Savage
Maryland
HH. Giles
Cumberland
William HH. Care
Martinsburg
W. Va
WW. Pouser
Brunswick
Mad
W. H. Houseworth
tTlans
Houseworth
Giles
Reese Farm
Cook’s Mills
Cumberhind
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Je B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
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Manchuria
Hamilton, O
Anderson & Schaeffer
West Hamilton
Andrew Rodis
Butte, Mont
Holly
Cash Grocery
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al Allee
Payne’s Livery Barn
West Chester Savings Bank
West Chester
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Milton Dayton
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