Nov elty He Robbed for Fun of Chester Scandal
Sharp tale details Clarence A. Adams a respected farmer's double life as a robber in Chester. He claims Jekyll and Hyde motives, says robberies were for amusement, was caught by a spring gun at Washburna Mill, and faces multiple burglary charges while recovering from gunshot wounds. Adams, a former selectman and legislator, shocked town after 15 years of robberies. Also includes an asthma remedy ad and a film matinee note about James Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Adams
Washburna Mill
Quick Relief For Asthma Sufferers
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief for asthma sufferers in the worst stages and, if taken in time, will effect a cure. J M Laffer A Warner J Lampar in Co present the loop the loop act at Summit Lake Saturday August 9.
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Foley
J, M
Busy Crispin to Speak at Penn's Grove Reunion
Reverend W Crispin, noted for reform work and lectures, travels from Meadville to Philadelphia and then to New Jersey for a Cris pin reunion at Penn's Grove. He reports strong meetings and notes Prohibition candidate Dr Swallow touring the state with large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Crispin
Bailiwick
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Crispin
Penn's Grove
Meadville
Swallow
Nervous Pills Promising Relief Mentioned in Letter
A reader from Akron Ohio reports relief after taking Dr Chase's Nerve Pills for digestion and nervous unrest. The letter claims food settles better, appetite improves, and fewer ataques are felt, noting a continued need to prevent further episodes. The ad copy features Dr W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo with product portrait.
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A. Stange
Iaborer
South Grant
Akron
Enya
W. Chase
A. W. Chane
Desiem
Buffalo
W. Oliane
M. Dy
New Man May Succeed Senator Hanna in 1904 Campaign
Washington report in The Tribunes notes Gov. Crane of Massachusetts as a potential successor to Hanna for Republican national committee leadership. Roosevelt favors a personal representative as committee chairman, with two years to the campaign shaping speculation. Also mentions health, strain, and political calculus surrounding the 1904 effort.
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Chicago
the Tribuna
Washington
Hanna
Roosevelt
Sife
McKinley
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Acker's English Remedy Promises Quick Cure for Coughs
An advertisement touts Acker's English Remedy as a universal cure for consumption and lung diseases, claiming relief from coughs and colds in a day. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee, invites free samples from W. H. Hooker & Co. and partners.
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Acker
W. H. Hooker & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Defeated Candidate Credits Past Party Shift
Delaware Aug 7 One of the defeated nominees for county commissioner credits his loss to a quirky tie to his earlier politics. About 15 years ago the candidate Cleveland named his youngest son Grover during President Cleveland's administration, a fact cited by opponents in the race.
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Delaware
Bis
Cleveland
Grover
Man Jumped From Train Window At High Speed
Union City Indiana August 7 A well dressed young man leapt from a dining car window as the Big Four train neared Farmland about 8 34 pm. The train halted after an emergency signal. He was found near a fence, brought to Union City with a head injury and no broken bones. He claimed residence at Morristown New Jersey and said his father ran a banking business at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street New York City. He was en route home from Barstow Texas.
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Union City
Ind
Walter BR. Grifith
Morristown
Fifth Ave
Forty-second St
New York City
Barstow
Texas
Carnegie nephew leads Pittsburg special delivery strike
Pittsburg August 7 Charley Carnegie 12 year old nephew of the steel magnate led the special delivery boys in a strike over salaries for postal wining. Postmaster George Holliday ordered them back to work or lose jobs. Most complied but Carnegie quit on the spot asserting the boys were in the right. Also a testimonial about Banner Salve curing eczema in a baby and praise for a local physician results.
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Pittsburg
Charley Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
George Holliday
Worts
Carnegie
A Necessary Precaution Cough Cure Ad Card
An advertisement touts a Minute Cough Cure as a quick cure for colds and chest troubles. It claims to allay inflammation clear the head soothe the mucous membrane and strengthen it. It says the remedy cures coughs croup throat and lung troubles and is absolutely safe and immediate for children.
Irate Wife Forces Way Into Cameron Poker Room
Mrs A J Durbin of Parkersburg West Virginia entered a Cameron gambling room wielding a navy revolver. She dragged her husband away from a poker table after catching him among about 50 players. She may be summoned before the grand jury.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Cameron
A. J. Durbin
Snap Shots of a Day at Gay Saratoga
A fragmented description recalls a social day at Saratoga with notable figures around a circular portrait of Mrs Gould and her son Jay Gould. The top panel features Mia Sterene and Mrs nmtiia while the lower panel shows Lyle and Gooawity players with W. CG Whitney and August noted.
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Gay Saratoga
Kingdon Gould
Mia
Sterene
Nmtiia
W. CG. Whitney
August
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J. H. Johnston
Broughton
King
C. B. Harper & Co
Summit
James Rankin
Senator Hanna
Crane
His
Billousnens
Caralersnens
Bornari
Grover Cleveland
Andrew
Will
Geo. L. Heard
High Tower
Eezema
J. M. Laffer
A. Warner
Z. Lamparter & Co
National Biscuit Company
M. Oneil & CO
Lanes
Bardtoze
Boratoga
Gould
Sone Jay Gould
Red Cross
ROR Wine & Liquor Co
South Main
Esy
Philadelphia Dental
S. Main St
Fountain of Youth
Rennes
Renner
THE
GEO. J. Renner Brewing Company
Akron,o
Georgian Bay
Land OF Hiawatha
Fied Brower
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
D. Honodle
the Dauntless Manufacturing CO
People’s Phone
South Main Ste
Alexander
Alvin Mexander
Arlington Hotel
Genella Alexander
Giatzled Apri
Friskeay
Aftenoon Pond Hotel
Misy J
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