Political frosts and a Troy obituary noted
This item notes the season of frosts and mentions Diep of the Business Men's Association in Troy who died after a brief illness with a private funeral and no flowers. It also marks the first anniversary of President McKinley’s death observed nationally, and that Mark Twain and Mark Hannah were awarded LL D degrees. Troy humorously laments lack of local college walking advertisements.
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Troy
Illinois
McKinley
United States
Mark Twain
Mark Hannah
Old Home Week 1904 and Troy hundredth settlement celebration
The note questions the lack of a leader for plans to mark Troy’s first settlement site with an Old Home Week in 1904 and a centennial celebration, asking who will take charge amid public interest and debate over the project.
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Troy
Goat Mutton Claim Sparks Retail Price Debate
The note argues there is no goat mutton in retail markets as sold. wholesale buyers may receive the goat meat portion in original packaging but consumers end up paying for the genuine article at the standard price.
Echoes of rumor about a newspaper trust denied
The American Press notes rumors of a newspaper trust persist but asserts there will be no trust. It cites editors’ commitment to their calling and the principle of free speech as reasons, arguing journalism cannot be bound or bought away.
Promotion of Morgan to Ensign Sparks Navy Controversy
The promotion of chief gunner Morgan to Ensign unsettles naval circles with protests from officers and Admiral Sampson allies. Critics call it a breach of naval traditions and question the academy background. Morgan earned his recognition at Santiago Bay and is urged to wear his honors with distinction.
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Morgan
Sampson
Navy
Miles
West Point
Army
Naval Academy
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Santiago Bay
Fatal and nonfatal coal mine accidents in 1901 study
The 1901 Mineral Resources report covers eighteen states and territories with 1467 lives lost and 3643 injured in coal mining. Tons mined per life ranged from 426 094 in Maryland to 49 424 in Indian Territory, averaging 188 668. Illinois reported 99 deaths and 422 injuries, with 55 wives widowed and 139 children left fatherless. 263.716 tons were mined per life lost.
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United States
Maryland
Indian Territory
Illinois
Ensign Morgan seeks Moody aid amid navy row
Washington dispatch from Sept 11 1902 reports Ensign Charles Morgan asking Secretary Moody for protection from officers pressuring to dismiss him after a promotion row. The piece notes Moody favors open merit promotions for enlisted men and recounts related department gossip and political shifts ahead of Maine and New Jersey contests. It also mentions the President’s Oyster Bay voyage and a sick child story tied to Dr King’s New Discovery.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Charles Morgan
Moody
Ensign Morgan
Gunner Morgan
Admiral Sampson
Sampson
Morgan
21 Years a Dyspeptic Cures Reported by Patient
R H Foster of 318 South Second Street Salt Lake City writes after 21 years of indigestion he used Herbine and was cured. he is tapering off the second bottle. He recommends it to friends. Cost 50 cents at S Kingstone's drug store. Ladies visit J M Hawley’s for a coupon ticket free drawing Friday evening September 26.
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California
San Francisco
R. H. Foster
South Second St
Salt Lake City
S. Kingston
J. M. Hawley’s
Hardworking Washington currency women and warm stamp rooms
In the government printing office at Washington skilled women inspect and count currency sheets, earning $660 yearly after rigorous exams. Each sheet carries four bills and a tiny flaw leads to rejection. Heat in the stamp room reaches 110 degrees as stamps dry in heated boxes. Also notes Vandalia to Detroit train service starting June 22 1902 with new sleeping car routes and lower excursion rates.
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Washington
Chicago Chronicle
Desirable 4 Acre Troy Lot With Cottage And Outbuildings
Part of Out Lot 16 in Troy containing 4 acres includes a one story three room cottage summer kitchen two wells cistern barn and outbuildings Possession given March 1 1903 A rare bargain Call or address Jam Mess N Jarvis Real Estate Agent Troy Illinois A newspaper devil tells a joke about printing versus publishing ending with a kiss and press.
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Troy
Jammess N. Jarvis
Clinois
New Life Pills and Rocky Mountain Tea Featured by Local Ads
W P Whitehead of Kennedale Texas praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for quick relief from head back and stomach pains and loss of appetite. Ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea claiming life improving effects. Also mentions School Shoes Klein’s Rodgers’ Silverware auction J M Hawley jeweler and Droll yellow stamps on hardware.
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Dr. King
New Life
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Tex
S. Kingston
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Las Seamandin
Kinloch
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Maine
Arkansas
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McMillian
Michigan
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General Alger
Boies
Henderson
Oyster Bay
South
S. Kingston’s
Chicago
Inter Ocean
John Bull
Mr. Morgan
Treasury Department
Michigan Line
Indianapolis
Logansport
la Otto
St. Louis
Mackinaw City
Detroit
D. B. StErn
Terre Haute
Ind
Rocky Mountain Tea
Klein’s
Droll
Stienhans
Ruchter
A. Heddergott
West Clay Street
W.W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis
Troy Exchange Bank
Kail Eichert
Atorea
Heinecke
Rex
Grandpa Ned
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