CAPITAL MODEL FOR PHILADELPHIA GROWTH
Chief Arthur Buchholz of Philadelphia tenement inspection bureau toured Washington DC meets with Senator Gallinger and Congressman Hampton Moore to study District plans. He hopes Philadelphia can copy building, street, and park features to guide future growth.
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Buchhols
Quaker City
Senator Gallinger
Philadelphia
Washington
Arthur B. Buchholz
Tenement Inspeation Bureau of
Gallinger
Senata
Hampton Moore
Buchholz
Woman Overcomes Eczema With Cuticura Treatment
A Montreal woman describes nine years of severe hand eczema unresponsive to doctors. After trying various remedies, Cuticura Soap and Ointment provided relief within weeks, ending years of suffering and sleep loss. She urges others to consult her physician and hospital, and requests copies of her letter be shared widely.
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Mary
Bentley
Potter Drug & “Hem Corp
Sele
Boston
Washington A Model For Philadelphia City Plan
Mr Buchholz praised Washington as a model for Philadelphia to adopt a definite growth plan. He outlined plans for a Philadelphia exhibition in city hall to compare building laws and push federal action, arguing modern street grids and strict building restrictions improve urban form and safety.
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Buchholz
City Hall
Philadelphia
Reyburn
Congress
Washington
Gallinger
Paris
Foelker Life Threats After Gambling Bill Vote
New York Jan. 9 threats linked to Representative Otto G Foelker followed his 1908 anti gambling track bill vote. Two elderly men were arrested for loitering near his Willi amsburg home for suspected entry attempts via a rope ladder. Aunt Mrs Omma Berger reported the alarm and the letters intensified in violence, promising revenge for depriving many livelihoods.
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New York
Otto G Foelker
Agnew- Hart
Voelkers
Willirameburg
Voelker
Omma Berger
Foelker
Philadelphia Professor Dies After Patent Medicine Overdose
The family of Prof Alfred E B Weitzog of the Northeast Manual Claiming School says he died today in Stetson Hospital from opium poison. Coroner Ford is investigating. The family insists the professor overdosed on a patent medicine to treat a cold.
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Philadelphia
Ford
Alfred EB Wheitzog
Northeast Manual
Tbertzog
San Francisco backs Panama Expo without federal aid
Br B Hale declares San Francisco has raised 17.5 million dollars to fund the Panama Pacific International Exposition, pledging full financial responsibility and urging Congress to invite foreign nations to attend. He argues no government dollars are needed and praises the city as the nation’s Pacific gateway.
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San Francisco
United States
Congress
Richardson Not Seeking Reelection In Delaware Senate
In this month of senatorial contests several eminent men seek seats while one in office, Delaware's Harry Alden Richardson, says he does not want another term. He urges loyalty to his party and to Senator au Pont, with the new Davis Elkins seat in West Virginia stirring discussions among Republicans.
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Harry Alden Richardson
Delaware
Richardson
Au Pont
Senate
Henry Warfield
Morgantown
Wva
Senator Elkins
Davis Elkins
Warfield
Howard Fleming
Fairmont
Elkins Industries
Fleming
Kingwood
Bath
West Virginia
Ryan
Buffalo
Washington
New York State
New York
House
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
Getherma
Death of William Whiting Paper Magnate and Ex Congressmen
William Whiting president of the Whiting Paper Company and former congressman died at his Holyoke home from chronic kidney disease. Born March 24 181 in Dudley Mass he served in Congress from 1883 to 1889 and was a Republican leader closely allied with McKinley. He was a noted paper manufacturer and financier with ties to major institutions.
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Washington
Thompson
Ohio
Taft
Congress
Holyoke
Mass
Jane—Willam Whiting
The
Whiting Paper Company
Whiting
William McKinley
Dudley
Gloversville
Jane
Edgar
Johnstown
West Point
Cuba
New Orleans
Thomas Jones Kernan
Baton Rogue
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
One May Overcome Constipation With Syrup of Figs
The notice advises forming regular habits and using Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to aid constipation without disturbing natural functions. It promotes the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. and notes availability at leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Life Made Hard By Our Own Busy Habits
A reflective piece argues life seems hard because people add complications and cling to excess. It contrasts bustling households with the simplicity of a tramp, urging minimalism, fewer meals, and fewer belongings to ease living. The writer notes most misery stems from the choices we make and calls for starting to simplify.
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Ltag
Saint Louis Shoe Market Recember 31st Report
The Brown Shoe Company reports Saint Louis market gains with shipments up $613,080.82 over 1909 and forecasts larger 1911 sales. It thanks customers and sales staff for White House Shoes for men and women, Buster Brown and Blue Ribbon lines, and extends New Year wishes.
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Saint Louis
the Brown Shoe Company
St Louis
Brown Shoe Company
Wimfiar
White House
Buster Brown Blue Ribbon
Countess Gladys Vanderbilt Builds Budapest Timber Syndicate
Snapshots at social leaders report Countess Laszlo Szechenyi nee Gladys Vanderbilt developing financial influence in Budapest. She and husband Count Lassio Szapary lead a high risk stock syndicate controlling iron works, mortgage firm, steamship, and street railway interests. The Budapest exchange sees rising speculation amid warnings of a possible market correction.
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Cuntess Laszio Szechenyi
Bxechenyi
Count Szapary
Prince Louis of
Budapest
Vienna
Budapest Stock Exchange
Harriman
Gladys
Inti
Diet and Health Hints and a New Riding Club Tale
Dr T J Allen discusses cancer blood transfusion and meat risks while Washingtons new riding club debuts with President Taft among early members. A lavish surprise party for Benjamin Guinness in New York highlights social contrasts and a Hungarian orchestra entertains late into the night.
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Washingtons New
Old Riding Academy
Taft
Larz Anderson
C H. Butler
Charles J Bell
Brownson
F L. Huldekoper
Hennen Jennings
Joe Leiter
Alexander Legare
F A. Johnston
Truman Newberry
William F. Hitt
Arthur Lee
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Washington, D. C
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Hotel
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Willard
H H Smith
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Cameron
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Smith
Claude M. Smith
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
F OW Smith
W A Smith
Chicago
Arizona Smith
Marcus Aureling Smith
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Harry Maynard
Norfolk
Capitol
Harry
Edward Everett Holland
Holland
Suffolk
Maynard
William Whiting
Brown
St Loar
Globe-Democrat
T. J. Allen
Joseph B Bowles
Prof. Bordet
Bordet
Mately
Benjamin Guinness
Washington Square
Robin Gray
Moncure Robinson
Punth
Judy
Mr Gray
Peter Dunne
Frank Crowninshield
Patrick Campbell
Alan Campbell
Frank Lea
Mr Guinness
Mrs Guinness
Mra Guinness
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