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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1907

Page

10

Panama Canal Construction Firm Formed to Bid

John B. McDonald joins a new company led by Oliver to secure the Panama Canal contract. The firm files for incorporation in Albany with $5.0 million authorized capital and $1.5 million paid in. McDonald may become chairman while Oliver likely becomes president. several Interboro and Interborough-linked figures anchor the venture.

John B. McDonald Inter-Metropolitan Isthmus Alta Washington Post New York Thomas Flr Wham J. Oliver Knoxville Tenn Panama Canal Ryan Panarra Canal Rian Oliver Enterprise Sonn BG Interboroven-Metroplit Corporation H Pieres Ja 4 Interborough Company R A C Smith Metropolitan Company Mer. VeGonald Interborough Metropolitan Panama B McDonald McDonald Olver Wall Tis Albany John Pierre Robert A . South George P Warriman Ilex William Oliver Inoxville Charles Beckert R A Chester Brennan Washington Gervgs Pierce Frankfort P J. Walsh Davenport Town Robert Russell Lynchburg Ihe Canal Commission

Oliver Ready With Bid for Panama Canal Contract

Oliver, a prospective bidder, plans to name two responsible contracting firms within ten days to keep his Panama Canal bid alive. Officials view his low bid with caution, fearing risk if awarded to a risky proposer. Oliver asserts the bid is fair and pledges work quality and profit, while authorities delay a decision this week amidst slow administration.

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Correspondence School Sues for Federal Restraint

The International Textbook Company of Scranton Pa sought an injunction in District Supreme Court to stop the District from interfering with its circulation of school circulars in Washington. Chief Justice Clabaugh ordered District authorities to show cause. The company seeks refund of license fees paid last November.

International Textbook Company Scranton District Supreme Court Washington Clabaugh

First Rule of Health and Constipation Advice

Fragmentary health note jokes about doctors answers on bowel regularity and Ayer’s Pills for constipation. It mentions asking doctors for guidance and includes a casual, incomplete conversational line about preparations. The piece reflects period advertising or advice style with dismissive tone and partial quotes.

Lfe Ayer

Massive Oil Bonds Offered to Fight Trusts in West

A tainted recruitment pitch seeks fifteen thousand dollar bonds from one hundred ten sponsors to fund construction of five thousand barrel storage tanks. The plan claims to curb oil industry trust power, guarantee a four year supply for three refineries, and boost Western oil independence.

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Uncle Sam Oil Company offers six million barrels storage bonds

An advertisement urges Kansas and surrounding state investors to buy six million barrels of Uncle Sam Oil Company bonds at par with six percent interest and a stock bonus. It details storage tanks, pipelines, refineries, tank farms near Tulsa and Atchison, and plans to build extensive distribution. It argues to bypass trusts, promises steady interest, and claims substantial future stock value.

Oi Trust Ol] Trust Interstate Commerce Commission America United States Washington United States Court St. Louis Missouri Oklahoma Topeka Kans Central West Uncle Sam Oil Company Uncle Sam Kansas Nebraska Tawa Arksnsas TiHinais Tincle Sam Company Atchison By the River Tulsa Glenn Oil Pool Osage Bartlesville Ind Uncle Sam Cherryvale Piqua Chanute Humboldt Kaw River Shawnee Coannty Capitol Building Kansas Citys Kaw Lawrence Atchison Uncle Sam Missouri River Mississippi Mei Cherryvale Atchison Uncle Sammy Wryan Idotte Treasury Kansas City Ward Eileven-hundred Acre Interior Department of the United States Eix Unele Sam Oil Company Trent Eover Encle Sam Oil Company Ines Kansas Oil Fields Oil Trust Kansas Oilields Iis Uncle Sam Company

Movements to Tax Bachelors Sweep Many States

A World report traces efforts across multiple states to tax unmarried men. Bills proposed in Illinois Wisconsin Texas Indiana and others envision annual levies from 3 to 25 or more dollars with ages and exemptions varying. Readings show strong female-led advocacy and broad legislative debate amid varying public support.

New York World iKinney St. Louis Forest City Wisconsin

Concentrated oil of pine touted by physician

A prominent physician promotes Concentrated oil of pine obtained from pine heart. He describes extraction by hydraulic pressure and claims it treats lumbago and uric rheumatism, makes an external salve, and aids quick couch and cold relief when mixed with glycerine and whisky. He warns against impure preparations sold in boxes or bulk.

Hotel guest list across major cities

A long OCR fragment lists numerous names and hotel affiliations in cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond California Connecticut Glanots and Missouri. The entries pair guests with hotels such as Raleigh St James Metropolis Ebitt New Willard and Shoreham, reflecting a social register.

Baltimore C G. Narruths R. L. Ellman H W. Welch H H Morgan Raleigh R. Piet D Seeman Charles M Ness National Whelan St James William B. Nichola G. C. Wilson Misa Marie Wents Riggs R. C. Cuos A F Barratt Migs Smiley Ebbite Boston Walter B. Peabody Wood and Wits Ebbitt N. PF. Coletten P. W Serager Charles Fry John Fry New Wit Chicago H J. Fitzgerald Sadie Fitzgerald L Goes Guy Adams B. Dunter R. H. Hylan J. PH. Potts George W. Mills HC. Brows Metropolitan George E. Giorontt John BE Spann John R. Janson A. H. Mohun Harry Berger Carl Slomstrand Carrot McMillen Hoghund Prederick Croonberg Arilogton D. Kimball Shoreham John C. Ames W. J. Newtman Ebbiit New York City R. Rutherford A Cawthra Margaret Mrrehajl Louls Klein Jamies Pry Howard Lenser Releigh H. C. Tatisfero A B. McMatos J. W. Blair Mr. le Favre C. T. Biags M. D. Cohn C. GC Graham J. R. Radciff E. Strother C. B. Collins C. Cadertill FP. Wilson J. T. Plummer D. J. Leary Chertes Walter J. B. Davis C. Cartrave St. James B. Salvator Joan S. Sutphen Nise Sutphen W. J. Kadlea Oscer Adler Arrington Margaret Bramnhall Charles G. Bennett F. A. Burt al Hawthorne Katie Berrs George Wilson J. Sloan New Willard Richmond J. G. Stevins Reali - Me Hough Metrogolitan A. Ht. Palthame 3. Wolltern Jemew Elgin William A. Meese Moline Carteridge Edgar J. Shetprey Salem Niconal Herschel Birdsall Red Bank Seleighb Thomas F Carey M. 1 Cameron Hoboken Livingston Whitney and Whic Morristown Arlington J. T. Lamesurf Mit EH. V. Battinve Plainfield Little Lake Ebhtt Joseph Cabot Mise B

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