Death of Banker Beckwith May Affect Chadwick Case
Oberlin Ohio February 6. C T Beckwith president of the defunct Citizens national bank of Oberlin died after two days of unconsciousness. He faced five indictments for aiding loans to Cassie L Chadwick. His death may weaken forgery and conspiracy charges against Chadwick and remove a key witness. Boston reports suggest if Chadwick loses in Ohio further action may start in Massachusetts over a loan to Chadwick by Herbert D Newton of Brookline.
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Oberlin
C. T. Beckwith
Citizens’ National Bank
Beckwith
Federal Grand Jury
Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Citizens’ National Bank of Oberlin
Chadwick
Federal
Common Pleas Court
United States
Boston
Cassiv.l. Chadwick
Proclamation Urges Reform on Washington Birthday
A national movement led by the Grange and labor and agricultural groups proposes observing Washington's birthday as farm home and factory day. It calls for rail rate reform, a 11 pound parcel post, and a post check currency, urging citizens to contact congressmen. Signed by governors Brooks Ohio Herrick and Elrod among others.
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New York
National Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Washington
Brooks
Wyoming
Herrick
Ohio
Elrod
South Dakota
Rumor of Kuropatkin Passing Command to Linevitch
In St Petersburg on February 6 rumors spread that Gen Kuropatkin had handed command to Gen Linevitch after Gen Grippenberg was relieved from the Second army. Conflicting accounts say Grippenberg pressed the emperor about Kuropatkin's support for his flanking move and the emperor asked for an explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Linevitch
Fate of Coast ers Toll in Two Michigan Crashes
Detroit reports children struck by a Baker streetcar on Sixth and Abbott in broad daylight. Marion Donavan died later and three others were seriously hurt. In Battle Creek eight boys coasting on Beach street hill crashed into a fast Michigan Central train. George Lundy 12 was killed instantly. Leo Sharkey 10 lost a leg.
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Detroit
Mich
Baker Street
Sixth
Abbott Streets
Marion Donavan
Battle Creek
Beach Street Hill
Special Excursions to Southwest by Kansas City Southern Ry
The Kansas City Southern Railway announces special excursions to Southwest for February 21 and March 7 and 21 1905. Tickets allow 21 day limit with stopovers en route to Port Arthur Beaumont Lake Charles Galveston Houston San Antonio and all other K C S Ry points. For literature on The Land of Fulfillment or information contact S G Warner G P T A KC S Ry Kansas City. The political plum note from the Indianapolis News comments on ripening ill effects.
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Southwest
Kansas City Southern Railway
Port Arthur
Beaumont
Tex
Lake Charles
Galveston
Houston
San Antonio
S. G. Warner
G. P
T. A
Kansas City
Ladies Can Wear Shoes One Size Smaller After Allen's Foot Ease
A historical advertisement proclaims Allen's Foot Ease as a cure for swollen sweating hot and aching feet. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with a trial package free to address A. B. Olmsted Le Roy New York. Also includes a humorous line from Atlanta Constitution about funding wings for missions.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Patent Cold Cure Ads and Endorsements
A collection of old advertising lines touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee and E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Also cites Piso’s Cure for Consumption as infallible for coughs and colds with a dated testimonial. Additional quotes critique quick judgments and mushrooms turning to toadstools.
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E. W. Grove
N. W. Samuel
Ocean Grove
N. J
Cuckoo Clock Resolution Sparks Audubon Club Debate
In a San Francisco Call snippet, Mrs Wise reports the Audubon club passed a resolution condemning the cuckoo clock amid a broader discussion of value and pay. The exchange reveals a humorous contrast with a Puck motto on fair pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wise
Earliest Green Eating Onion Promoted by Salter Seed Co
The John A. Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin announces a new money making vegetable, the Earliest Green Eating Onion. They tout it as a winner for farmers and gardeners and promote its value as a fresh variety for market success.
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John A. Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
America
Widespread Seed Offer With Cabbages and Vegetables
A brokered notice promises free seeds and a large plant package totaling over 10 000 plants including cabbages turnips celery lettuce onions radishes and flowers. Respondents are urged to send 16¢ postage and return the notice plus 26¢ postage to receive Salter's Fourth of July Sweet Corn as a bonus. Includes a quoted quip from Uncle Eben about waiting for pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salter
Cory
Ikx.l
Inventors lauded as wonderful class in modern notes
A New York Times quote praises inventors as a splendid class of gentlemen and ladies but suggests the twentieth century relies more on practical people to use what exists. It highlights a value shift toward utilitarian innovation over pure novelty.
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Brewster
Sarven
New York
Ishine
N. Y
Through the Dixie Flyer to Florida Train Service
A promotion for the Dixie Flyer and Chicago and Florida Limited rail service from Chicago to Jacksonville and St Augustine via the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. Sleeper cars dining and observation are offered on both trains with connections through Atlanta. Contact Briard F Hill for literature.
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Florida
Old Battlefields
Chicago
Jacksonville
South
St. Augustine
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Nashville, Chattanooga
Atlanta
Battlefields
Briard F. Hill
Northern Pass
N. C
St. L. Ry
Marquette Bldg
Chicago, Ill
Time Reduced Nineteen and One-Half Hours to Mexico
Time reduced to under three days from St. Louis to Mexico with connections at St. Louis via Iron Mountain Railway and Laredo Route. Palace Sleeping Cars to City of Mexico. Depart 2 21 p m arrive 10 50 a m third morning. Or depart 8 20 p m arrive 7 30 p m third evening. Mexico described as healthful winter resort. Ticket agents provide full information.
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Mexico
Wabash Line
St. Louis
Iron Mountain Railway
Laredo
Palace
City of Mexico
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Fate OF Coasters
Indianapolis News
Atlanta Constitution
Pees
Grace of
God
Trbiune
N. Y. Times
Puck
Eben
Washington Star
Montgomery Ward
Chica S
Jacobs
Mother Gray
Children’s Home
New York City
AGRE
Canada
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Quincy
RV. H. Rogers
Traction-Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
T. O. Currie
Charles F. White
Rochester
Enterprise Mfg. CO
Phila., Pa
Fitzgerald & CO
Frele
Hasen, Fenwick & Lawrence
Washington, D.C
Ruit
W.H. Sartain
Cuero
Texas
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