City Council Hearing On Hawkins Creek Water Controversy
The Washington City Council debated water quality after a costly expert report by Davis. The report claims Hawkins Creek water is pure at its mouth, while the city contests pollution and river water purity. The unresolved dispute with the Water Company concerns damages and ongoing expenses near $2000.
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Washington
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Hawkins Creek
Issuot
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Postal Scandal and Public Perception in the Civil Service
Editorials in the Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post and Collier's Weekly are cited as portraying a rural free delivery fund deficit as embezzlement. Washington writer William Elroy Curtis notes cited corruption as present but comparatively minor next to the department’s vast workload.
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Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post
Collier's Weekly
William Elroy Curtis
Washington
Roosevelt Defends Post Office Integrity And Rural Routes
The president cites money order totals of 313 million with only 887 in losses to USA post office employees as proof of honesty. He notes reforms since 1901, cites a few dishonest officials among 2,000 reappointments, and defends expansion of rural routes with future funding. He criticizes Democratic opposition as unable to attack the party in power.
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United States
Roosevelt
Mc‘Kinley
Harrison
Post Office
Hyomes Inhaler Offers Simple Catarrh Cure
Breathing Hyomes with twenty drops in the inhaler four times daily purportedly cures catarrh by delivering a healing balsam to air passages. Early use shows relief and a money back guarantee if not helped. complete outfit priced at 21.00.
American Steam Laundry Advertises Hand Laundry Service
Ladies urged to test a local cleaner for shirt waists with hand washing and ironing to achieve a clean white look. American Steam Laundry at 491 E Main St invites customers to try their service this week.
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American Steam Laundry
Main
Grocer Promises Savings Across Orders
A grocer claims to help customers economize by saving a few cents on every order, adding up over the year. The ad argues buying groceries at this store will cut costs and improve the Evonomy.
New Troy Steam Laundry Promises Superior Service
A local ad proclaims the New Troy Steam Laundry offers up-to-date machinery and experienced staff. It invites customers to send in work and guarantees satisfaction, noting the business can be reached by phone at 36.
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New Troy
New Troy Steam Laundry
Dr. King
J. N. Jonas
Emblem Pins and Badges Offered by Geo N Engert Jeweler
Society members and lodge affiliates are invited to view a wide range of emblems including Eagles Red Men and Daughters of Pocahontas at Geo N Engert the jeweler 805 E Main. Prices are described as favorable for buyers seeking pins charms and badges.
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Daughters of Pocahontas
Geo. N. Engert’s
E. Main
Bread cast upon the water comes back to you
A reflective aphorism notes that generosity returns though often with irony about vanity and time. The line frames moral cause and effect as a moral meditation rather than a news item.
Train Wreck Kills 23 on Virginia Railway Line
At Rock Fish Virginia twenty three people died and nine were injured in a head on collision on the Virginia Midland division of the Southern Railway. A passenger train struck a local freight on the main line. Engineer Hale overstayed his time and failed to take a siding. Train No 33 carried express baggage and two day coaches and two Pullman cars. Freight engineer McCormick died. About 120 passengers aboard.
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Virginia Railway
Washington
Virginia Midland Division
Southern Railway
Rock Fish
Lynchburg
Charlotteville
Rock Fish Station
Hale
McCormick
Charlottsville
Bank Wrecker McKnight Loses His Long Fight
Louisville July 8 J M McKnight former banker loses bid to avoid prison. Judge Evans orders him to Atlanta to serve six year sentence after four years of trials and four verdicts against him. He was convicted of misusing funds from the German National Bank while president. supporters say the bank was insolvent before his tenure.
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McKnight
Louisville
J. M. McKnight
Evans
Atlanta
German National Bank
Multiple 1903 items across varied events and crimes in brief
A mixed Telegraph telegram shows no new developments in the post OMee inquiry while China pays the third Bosor indemnity installment. Troop reductions reported by Gen. Davis in the Philippines accompany a notable horse race at Sheepshead Bay with CaAfreander winning. A fatal head on collision occurs on the Virginia Midland line near Rock Fish Virginia. A shooting in Chillicothe Ohio ends in the death of Abram Coury. Rhodes scholars notice issued for U.S. college applicants. Advertised letters list for Washington Indiana ending July 7 1903.
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Golden Maxim
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Trene Yas
Virginia Midland Division
Southern Railway
Rock Fish
Anton Elias
Abram Coury
Chillicothe
Cecil Rhodes
United States
Ready for Emergency Indianapolis Republicans Billboard Campaign
Indianapolis July 8 Republicans prepare to wage campaign warfare with billboard propaganda to counter Democrat support. They plan to rent all city billboards for five weeks before the election to expose opponents and rally voters. A militia procession to Evansville and a street reception echo tensions during a heated political season.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Bookwalter
Ed.Logsdon
Charles N. Elliott
Holy Alliance
Endorsements Arrive From Washington Residents
Positive statements from Washington residents praising Doan’s Kidney Pills and Dr. King’s New Life Pills. The ad highlights W. Danley of 1207 Vincennes Avenue as a testimonial for relief from back pain, kidney issues, and dizziness after using Doan’s. It also promotes Dr. Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry and mentions other household remedies.
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Washington
W. &. Danley
Vincennes Avenue
Gaysea
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Dean’s
Canal treaty presented to Colombian senate in Bogotá
A Bogota cablegram says the canal treaty was laid before the Colombian senate on July 3 and would be taken up July 4. With under two weeks left in the special session, final action seems unlikely. If not, the regular session starting July 20 could displace the special order granting first consideration.
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Washington
Bogota
Senate
Ita
Secret dynamite found in Bulgarian quarter cellar
Police uncover a large quantity of dynamite hidden in a cellar in the Bulgarian quarter. A Greek man found stabbed to death. Rumor says a Bulgarian committee planned to blow up a foreign ambassador residence to spark an international complication.
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Constantinople
Kearsarge Smashes Ocean Speed Records in Kiel Run
The battleship Kearsarge set new speed records in a voyage from New York to Kiel, covering 3 345 miles at an average 16.62 mph. In Washington Pennsylvania a murder suicide occurred as attorney B Young shot his wife and killed himself at a hotel, motive unknown.
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Washington
U. S
Kearsarge
Kiel
New York
Needles
SA. B. Young
Pittsburg
Bucklen’s Army Salve Promises Quick Relief for Wounds
A local ad extols Bucklen’s Army Salve as the best remedy for bruises, cuts, eczema and piles after everyday accidents. It urges having a tube on hand and notes it is available for 25 cents at J. N. Jones’ Drug Store.
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Bucklen
J. N. Jones
Nice Summer Millinery Sale At Shorts Sisters
The largest stock of chic millinery trim hats and fashionable novelties is being sold at reduced prices. Street hats Sailors and other millinery items are offered, with a call to visit this week at Cloud Building for Shorts Sisters Artistic Millinery.
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Shorts Sisters
Cloud Building
Jepson's Glasses Corrected and Fitted in Night Reading
Advertisement for Jepson's at 313 Main Street offering improved reading glasses fitting. Reads at night and asks if different letters run together, inviting a call for service.
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Jepson
Main Street
Meat Market Ad Promises Juicy Tender Selections
An ad from Cas a Stuppe Market at 110 Main Street invites customers to share meat preferences for tailored cuts. It highlights cleanliness as the motto and lists two contact numbers for inquiries and orders.
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Cas. A. Stuppe
Market 110
Main Street
Jest For Your Appetite Pabst Beer Ad
A period ad praising Pabst bottle beer as ideal for hot weather. It claims it provides strength health vigor boosts appetite and promotes restful sleep. Sold only by Addie Dillard Meredith House Barr. Do not grab more than you can carry.
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Addie Dillard
Meredith House Barr
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