Mixed railroad notes on policy and equipment reports
Interstate Commerce Commission plans to enforce long and short haul limits while railroads push for new equipment. Southern Railway forms cotton culture dept to boost yields as Pittsburg and Lake Erie orders 2000 all steel cars. Western traction teases new sleeper car interior design to improve berths.
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Interstate Comerce Commission
Comitiestan Tis
Rock Island
Rce
Ontario & Western
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
Pressed Steel Car & Foundry Company
Notable Early Shoes Merchant Upham and Partners
W. P. Upham of Springfield helped found the Frank L. Wilson shoe store with Jo Vibert Williams. Upham joined the firm in 1864 and remained until 1869 when he withdrew to Keokuk, later entering wholesale boot and shoe ventures in Quincy Illinois.
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Jo Vibert
Quincy, Til
Widow of J Upham Dies. Sister of Mrs J Albert Williams
The text notes the widow had ties to Springfield Missouri where two sons run a wholesale boot and shoe business. Mrs Upham was a twin sister of Mrs J Albert Williams, who died recently after visiting friends in the city.
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Ness
Upham
J. Albert Williams
Hammond Man Admits Eloping to Marry in Crown Point
Charles Vanesickle former champion motor cyclist and theater proprietor in Hammond admits eloping with cashier Miss Louise Sieldert whom he met in Chicago. They were married in Crown Point after meeting in Chicago.
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Lammond
Ind
Tosk
J. M. Vansuckle
Charles Vanesickle
Hammond
Louise Sieldert
Vansickle
Chicoro
Crown Point
An Ounce of Favor Outshines Justice Saying
A brief proverb notes that influence and kindness may yield better outcomes than strict law. The saying suggests subjective power and good will can sway decisions more than formal justice.
Attorneys Silent Before Grand Jury Over Confidence Claim
Indianapolis May 12 Walter Drew and J A Radorf attorneys for the National Gr eto rs Association refuse to answer grand jury questions. They testified about dynamite finds at the American Central Life building and Jones stables and the arrest of McNamara, but refused to reveal how they knew of the storage. Prosecutor Baker wavered on forcing disclosure citing confidence.
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Indianapolis
Walter Drew
J A
Radorf
National Greetors’ Association
Drew
Badorf
American Central Life Building
Jones’ Stable
icNamara
Collinge
Hut
Los Angeles
McNa Miara
Baker
Bnt
Merital Tonic Digestive Promises Health Boost
The advertisement promotes Merital Tonic Digestive as a remedy to revive weakened organs and restore proper nourishment and blood quality. It claims the product strengthens the run down system and is guaranteed by the American Drug and Press Association through Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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American Drug & Press Association
Tlemmon
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Washington County
Washington
OLD Reliable Music and Art Store
Caner
Frant Has
Prom
Intimath
Guth
Wes Harely
Mick Ilimmey
Washington, Towa
John Shields
Parkes
Wenneso
Merce Commission
Miscouri
Homie
Bustoeen Mena Club
Mitte Wit Tathowde
New York
The
Southern Railway Co
Department of Agriculture
South
Merchants Associations of
Chambers of Commerce of
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago Reston
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Traction Company
Mothat
Lowe
Senate
Mof
Denver
Northwestern & Pacific
W. P. Upham
Springfield
Wilson Shoe Stor
Frank TF. Wilsian
J. Albert
Willian
Frank L. Wilson
Keokuk
Lic
Royal Market
R. Stuart & Son
Field, Mo
Drew and
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
Graham Opera House
Howard Stock Co
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Reo Motor Company
Consolidated Motor Car Company
Capital Stock
Cleveland
Croxton
Walden W. Shaw Co
Chicago
Harvey A. Willis & Co
Broadway
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