Dramatic Walsh Bank Scandal Shakes Chicago Markets
The article traces John R. Walsh from Chicago newsboy to a central figure in a sweeping banking collapse. It cites liquidated bonds and stock totaling about 26 million dollars across Illinois and Indiana railways and banks. It notes Walsh’s influence with political figures and his defense strategy in federal court. It contrasts Chicago’s fortunes with world population data from 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leago
John R. Walsh
Harriman
Associated of Chicago
Chicago National Ther
Walsh
Illinoistern Railway
Chicago Southern Rail
Southern Indiana Railway
Illinois Southern
Sul Hopkins
Jamieson and Smyth
Y. City
West
South
N Park
Go National
Home Savings Bank
Equitable Trust
Walsh Lly
Wrights Nonchalance Aviator’s Bold Air Display Over New York
Wilbur Wright demonstrated calm prowess as he piloted a silver aeroplane above New York during the Hudson Fulton celebration. He lifted from Governors Island, circled Liberty Island, sailed past the Statue of Liberty, and returned, thrilling crowds on shore and on ferries. He then completed multiple circuits despite a fifteen mile wind, showcasing the marvel of flight to spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New
Wilbur Wright
Governors Island
Staten Island
New Jersey
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Mr. Wright
New York Bay
Jersey
New York Harbor
Liberry
Lusitania
New Meade Land
Louis Welcomes 361 Mayors During Centennial Week
Governor Had ad and Mayor Frederick Kreismann welcomed the mayors of 361 cities to Louis for the centennial celebration. A large mass meeting in the Col Civic center highlighted civic improvement as the central theme of the week.
PLAN TO TEACH IMMIGRANTS IN BOSTON TARGETS EDUCATION
Harvard alumnus Khar O. Nelson proposes a plan to educate immigrants arriving in Boston. He argues instruction in English and trade training, with work and higher technical opportunities, will help il literates become self supporting and productive. He notes backing from Harvard and several organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Khar O. Nelson
Harvard University
Boston
1’Respect Union
Edda Elub
Deutscheverein
Circolo Italiane
Cercle Francais
Mr. Nelson
English Publisher Sees American Dreamers Prospects
Lord Northcliffe, publisher of the London Times, tours Chicago praising America as optimistic with a great future. He calls Roosevelt a tremendous figure and urges Americans to produce a great musical composer, citing Whistler and Sargent as top U.S. artists and praising Chicago’s University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Northcliffe
London Times
Chicago
America
Europe
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Roosevelt
Whistler
Sargent
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lorenzo de’ Medici
Lorenzo the Magnificent
New Idea In Egg Boiling Invention
A porcelain egg boiler with screw removable tops boils eggs to order. It uses hollow shells to hold the egg contents during cooking and serves the egg in the same porcelain container. Sizes vary from one to three eggs, aiming for neat, minimal handling and appetizing presentation.
New Jersey Farmer Fends Off Apple Thieves Near Boys School
A New Jersey farmer near a boys’ school repelled two apple thieves with his boot. The next day the same youths lingered by his orchard fence and a spokesman said they were seeking the farmer to join their club, the Pabibateleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Samme
Harper's Weekly
New Way to Pickle by Mrs Everhard North of Massillon
Mrs. William Everhard of Massillon area bottles pickles without heat or seal then heats to seal in the kitchen. She hopes the air cooling creates a rarefied environment that preserves the vegetables despite snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Everhard
Massillon
Bed Rock of Success Promoted by New Life Pills
Testimony from J. A. Harmon of Lizemore West Virginia praises Dr. King s New Life Pills for boosting health and energy. The ad notes the pills vitalize brain and body and sell for 75 cents at J. E. Lemmon s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. A. Harmon
Lizemore
W. Va
J. E. Lemmon
Household Goods Sale On October 9 At The Square
Frank Macon will auction a sale of household goods including a piano at 2:00 PM on Saturday October 9 at the EB corner of the Square. The piano will be sold with these goods regardless of price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Macon
How to Cure a Cold in Trusted Remedies
This piece urges careful care for colds and recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for reliable, quick relief. It highlights its world wide reputation and its action helping lungs, aiding expectoration, and restoring health. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
F. L. Stolte and Lemmon’s
Partnership Dissolved at Spencer Brothers & Hall
The cement contracting firm Spencer Brothers & Hall is dissolved with Mr Hall retiring. Going forward the business will be run by the Spencer brothers alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Brothers & Hall
Hall
Spencer Brothers
Local Hotel Keeper Endorses Chamberlain's Remedy
A Glasgow Kentucky innkeeper testifies to fifteen years of satisfactory results with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recounts treating many traveling men with relief and notes the product is sold by F L Stolter and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. C. Jenkins
Glasgow
F. L. Stolter
Lemmon
Lightning Flashes Strike Village Church Bell Tower
A lightning bolt struck the steeple of a small church near Toulon France and traced the church bell line along the main cable and tore open a door of a nearby board revealing a coin vault reading the Year 14 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gassin
Ner Toulon
France
ZEMO Promises Instant Itch Relief and Eczema Cure
An ad touts ZEMO as a clean external liquid that stops itching instantly and permanently cures eczema and all itching skin or scalp diseases. The McElhinney Drug Co. call it the most successful remedy they have sold for prompt relief and cure with samples and displays of cures.
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Wal Ne
Rtpe Co
Newark
N. J
Zemo
McElhinney Drug Co
Worldly Wisdom and the Wisdom from Above
The passage contrasts worldly wisdom with divine wisdom. It labels worldly wisdom as selfish, full of strife, and envy, while the wisdom from above is upright, merciful, and fruitful in charity. The author cites Scriptural characters to illustrate the difference and emphasizes moral outcomes over earthly accolades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Girl Sues Convent for Seven Years Detention in Detroit
The Michigan Supreme Court affirmed a lower judgment awarding Mabel Wellington 3500 dollars for seven years of confinement at the House of the Good Shepherd in Detroit. It ruled that detention without a court order is intolerable even if framed as for the girl’s best interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing, Mich
Supreme Court
Mabel Wellington
House of the Good Shepherd
Detroit
Prairie fire devastates Hutton district wiping out settlers
Hans Yagerson died in the blaze and his niece Mary Segelstad lies dying in Calgary hospital. A prairie fire last week destroyed property valued at 2 000 000, and the flames continue to burn. A large number of new settlers lost their homes and belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Hans Yagerson
Mary Segelstad
Calgary
Hutton
Alberta
Fund for Johnson Memorial Organized in St Paul
The Governor John Albert Johnson memorial commission was organized in St Paul to raise at least 25000 dollars with individual gifts capped at 1 dollar to build a suitable memorial to the late governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
St. Paul
Governor John Albert Johnson
Public Sale by Wenger Bros Auctioneers in Pleasant Hill area
Having sold my farm I offer at public sale at my residence along the Washington and Wayland road on Thursday October 7 1909 at 10 o'clock a m a large lot of livestock including 19 horses and mules 7 head of cattle 70 hogs 61 spring shoats and 9 sows plus 8 10 tons of clover hay a wagon harness tools and farming gear. Terms include notes on sums over 10 cash under 10 and cash buyer discount 6 percent. Lunch provided by the Pleasant Hill Church Ladies Aid Society. James B Moothart bidder and clerk.
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Wenger Bros
Washington
Wayland
Washington and Wayland Road
Ladies’ Aid Society
Pleasant Hill Church
St Tu
James B. Moothart
Spain Resumes Executions in Barcelona Trials
Paris reports from Barcelona that trials and executions of revolutionists have been resumed. Ramon Clementi was shot for rebellion profanation of convent sisters bodies and setting fire to a factory in which several persons were asphyxiated.
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Spain
Paris
Barcelona
Ramon Clementi
Foley's Orino Laxative Endorsed for Constipation
Mr. F. G. Fritz of Oneonta New York reports his daughter benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative calling it the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The product is described as mild pleasant and effective and claims to cure habitual constipation. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are mentioned as distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Fritz
Oneonta
N. Y
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Duvall Kills Jones Woman Then Himself in Oklahoma
In Tulsa on October 5 J S Duvall slashed Mrs. Cordelia Taylor with a razor and after wounding himself swallowed carbolic acid. Duvall died shortly after and Taylor did not survive.
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Tulsa
Okla
Duvall
Cordelia Taylor
How tos Dampen Clothes Er
When ironing damp pieces such as linens or starched items that have dried dampen with a hot water dampened hand brush and lightly run over dry areas to dampen evenly without trouble.
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Bago
Lippine Islands
Ayrlands
Hungary
South America
Wright
Wright Airship
Ays
Harvard
Frank
Jane
Rer G
Via
Wireless
Winchell Smith
Frederic Thompson
Paul Armstrong
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