Akron Salvation Army Leaders Urged To Remain
A reader urges keeping Adjutant George Jaeger and his wife in Akron beyond ten months at South Main Street. The note cites valuable work among congregations and plans for a Girls Industrial institution, arguing that forcing them to leave on the 25th would disrupt growth and harm Akron’s welfare. A public meeting and petition to General Booth-Tucker are proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Salvation Army
Akron
Ebikege
George Jaeger
Ace Hie
Crpenin Pry
South
Maine 1
Booth-Tuckers
Agitaton
Gener) BoothTicker
Jonathan D. Taylor
African explorer on horseback reaches Chicago on journey
Dr A Donald son Smith of Philadelphia and his valet arrive in Chicago while crossing the continent on horseback. They left Philadelphia in May and have averaged fifty miles daily. They plan four days of rest in Chicago then resume toward Yellowstone Park with possible routes to Seattle or Nevada.
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Chicago
A. Donaldson Smith
Philadelphia
Dis Valet
Tarkington and Jung Portraits by a Prolific Ticker
A fragmentary note describes Tarkington the playwright and Roth Tarkington as direct counterparts to Jung 17 Dean Naren and 4 traveling salvamen of to's city. The text appears to reference protographic likenesses of the two men in a rough ledger-like entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jung
Dean Naren
To's City
Roth Tarkington
Au Hor
Washington Civil Service Panel Tables Taylor Dismissal Query
The House Committee on Reform of the Civil Service voted to table a resolution seeking information on the dismissal of Rebecca J. Taylor, a War Department clerk. The matter drew attention after Miss Taylor wrote a letter in a Washington newspaper criticizing the President’s Philippines policy, with correspondence from Secretary of War Root defending department compliance with Civil Service rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dune
House Committee On Reform of the Civil Service
Secretary of War
Rebecca J.taylor
War Department
Eake Hins
Miss Taylor
Philippines
Gillette
Sommuilier
Beeretity Root
Root
Sgelion
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Snook and Seidell Clash Over Smoking Policy at Connell Meeting
At a Connell gathering President Seidell and Councilman Snook argued over suspending the rule on smoking. Snook lit a cigar during a lengthy debate, Seidell warned he would summon the police chief to enforce rules. Chief Durkin, nearby, reacted with quiet amusement as Mrs Shook quit smoking.
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Seidell
Snook
Connell
Mr. Snook
Sinon
Selfell
Poises
Durkin
Shook
Seidel
Benson-Silber Chemical Co Elects Board Of Directors
The Benson Silber Chemical Co won a charter that week and held a stockholders meeting Monday afternoon. Directors elected include W. C. Marple, George L. Curtice, Osborne Esgate, Waldo Levinson, Fred A. Boron. Officers named: President Dy Benson Silber. vice president W. G C. Marple. secretary Fred A. Boron. treasurer Henry Feuchter. general manager R. Silber. Office and laboratory at 618 South Main St. Company plans to begin actual business by August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson-Sibver Chemical Co
Folowing Board of
W. C. Marple
George L. Curtice
Osborne Esgate
Wao. Levinson
Fred A. Boron
Benson- Silber
W. G C. Marple
Henry Feuchter
R. Silber
South Mainst
Otterville man backs Foley's Money and Tar remedy
Daniel Bante of Otterville Iowa writes about his long battle with asthma and says Foley's Money and Tar gave immediate relief after treatments in New York and other cities. He strongly recommends it and says he will never be without it in his house. J M Laffer Lamparter and Co A Warner are cited in the endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Bante
Otterville
Iowa
New York
Foley
J. M. Laffer
J. Lamparter & Co
A. Warner
Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Chicago User Testimonial
A testimonial from Mrs. A. T. Lermond of Chicago praises Paine's Celery Compound for restoring health after a long illness and a surgical operation. She reports regained strength, improved nervous condition, and renewed vigor, attributing recovery to the medicine prescribed by a city physician.
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Paine
A. T. Lermond
Chicago
Early newspaper man Learn shifts to literary work
An 80 year old former cork producer turned journalist began in 1882 with the Evening Post, later serving as art and music critic and for years as managing editor. Since 1892 he has devoted himself to general literary work. A cure claim for Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve is reported from Elizabeth West Virginia.
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Cork
Jie
Star of the Evening Post
Tribune
Evening Post
Learn
Han
G. W. Roberts
Elizabeth
W. Va
C. B. Harper
Formaldehyde Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
A cold today means consumption tomorrow and a common cough syrup is poor. Dr. George Leininger offers Formaldehyde Cough Cure as the world’s best remedy for stubborn coughs and colds. Sold for 25 cents with a guarantee by all druggists.
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George Leininger
Freezing Storms Hit Cape Colony With Sheep Losses
Extreme cold and unprecedented storms sweep Cape Colony on June 17. Telegraph wires are down and buried under snowdrifts as thousands of sheep perish, signaling severe agricultural and communication disruption in the region.
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Capetown
Cape Colony
Miss Mabel Hanna Weds Henry Parsons in Cleveland
In Cleveland on June 17 Miss Mabel Hanna married Henry Parsons. Guests sent lavish gifts including silver coffee sets from family, a silver bowl for the couple, a French gilt clock and candelabrum, a wedding book, a solid silver plate, and a Tiffany Farrville chest. Senator Platt gave his portrait. A wagon load of presents remains unopened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Mabel Hanna
Henry Parsons
United States
Ruth
Dan R. Hanna
D. By Thodes
Mra Payny
Wellore
Cornelian Bliss
New York
Farrville Gaan
Akron Citizen Endorses Doan's Kidney Pills Claim
A Akron man testifies to the effectiveness of Doan's Kidney Pills after severe back and kidney pain. He details trials with doctors and other remedies, stating two doses brought quick relief and claiming the cure seems lasting. He urges readers to remember the Dean’s brand and to buy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo.
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Alero
Jobo A. Field
Sohell Ave
Sayer
Bright
Tobn Lamparter & Co
Donn
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
X. C
Dean's
James E Learned obituary in New York dies aged 41
James Elger ton Learned a New York author and newspaper writer and editor of the Evening Pont died at his home in the city. He was born in New London Connecticut and had come to the title city in early years.
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New York
James Elgerton
Evening Pont
New London
Conn, My
Title City
Baltimore and Ohio Route in the Civil War 1861 1865
The B and O line emerged as a critical wartime artery linking the West with the Army of the Potomac. Block houses and forts fortified key points from Monocacy to the Ohio river, with Harpers Ferry repeatedly contested. About 179 battles shaped the railroad’s strategic importance as trains connected St Louis and Columbus to Washington, reflecting a siege era essential to Union operations.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Parkersburg
W. Va
Wheeling
Harpers Ferry
Washington
Monocacs
Ohio River
Forte
Winchester
Harper's Ferry
Cumberland, Piedmont
New Creek
Keyser
Tbr B. & O
Weat
Army of the Potomac
Harpers Werty
Shenandoah Valley
Firet
John Brown
Portanes
St Louis
Loulaville
Cincinnati
Chicago
Colibud
Cleveland
Pittsburg
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Iar Kein
Jan Boss
Tudee Leathers
Tarkington
Motun
Sterlin
Indiana
A. H. Malcolm
Cherokee
Kan
Say
Afrien
Milos
Nervine
Drvdsiote
Milos Madigal
Sighart
Ind
Chief Durkin
Benson-Silber Chemical Co
Paine’s
Burkhardt
Dettling & Buehrle
South Africa
Sjames E
J. Butler
S. Main St
M. O'Neil &Co
Truio
Columbus
Red Cross
California
Fahron Wine & Ligon Co
O'Neill DE Rariene
People’s
Boston Light Lunch
South Howard Street
Renner
THE
GEO. J. Renner Brewing Company
Akron, Co
W. J. Maxwell
Maxwell's
Market Street
East
Uber
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