War News From Europe and U S Declares Naval Blockade
Russians claim crossing near Warsaw with Berlin contradicting the assertion of German repulse. Reports cite 26,000 German deaths and 6,000 captives. Britain debates army strength at 300,000. Germany calls a blockade of British waters. Tarnan evacuated by Austrians. Angola evacuated. Kunene River natives revolt. Argonne gains reported. French trenches seized with guns and war materiel. Rockefeller and Carnegie testify on industrial relations. Tennessee moves toward woman suffrage with a constitutional amendment. Train wreck injures 14 on B and O. Chicago Northwestern freezes west of the Missouri. Hoof and mouth cattle gassed. brutal family murder in Amanca, New York. Grand juries in Indianapolis and New York pursue corruption and passport fraud cases. Bryan condemns “hossaueriey” as political platform pledged to direct primary reform.
World News Briefs From 1916 Era Congressional Actions
Reports from San Diego and El Paso relay a mix of international and domestic items. The Asama cruiser wreck status cited. Crown Princess Cecilie pregnancy noted. several conspirators executed for Archduke assassination. Villa asserts Mexican presidency. US stance against German blockade outlined. tax rules exclude lobbying expenses. naval buildup proceeds. Chamber of Commerce elects John Fahey. immigration bill veto override fails. Wilson calls for greater food production and acreage efficiency amid looming shortages.
Deaths of Woodruff and Voliva Shake Louisville Links
Personal William E. Woodruff a federal brigadier general in the Civil War dies suddenly at Louisville aged eighty eight. Mollie Steel Voliva wife of Rev Wilbur Glenn Voliva dies after lymphangitis refusing medical aid, maintaining faith in divine healing. Mother Jones derides Colony Club of New York as scandalous with critics and attends a reception there.
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Wiliam E. Woodruff
Louisville
Mollie Steel-Voliva
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Christian Catholic Apostolic Church In
Zion
John Alexander Dowie
Voliva
Mother Jones
Colony Club of New York
Eksorsiezeing World Mad War Warning Rendered
A fragmentary note from The New Republic discusses a prophecy-like warning about world mad ness, urging caution as a warning of what may come if disruptive language and violence escalate. It frames the issue as a warning tied to war and mass media, using ironic simplifications.
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The
New Republic
Mouth organs sought for soldiers as supply tightens
The British government appeals for mouth organs for front line troops revealing a shortage since most organs come from Germany. Dealers note the dwindling stock and an effort to import from the United States to bolster supply.
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England
Germany
United States
Lydia E Pinkham remedy praised by Bridgeton woman
A Bridgeton New Jersey reader testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved severe sickness and weakness, enabling her to care for her baby and resume work. The ad claims the product is made from native roots and herbs, contains no narcotics, and has stood as a standard female health remedy for thirty years, with confidential advice offered by the company.
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Bridgeton
N.J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Zsi
Fannip Cooper
R.F.D
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Pinkham Laboratory
Lynn
Mass
Marker for a Funeral and the Tinhorn Confrontation
Matt Hogan organized a collection to cover funeral costs for a fraternity brother who died suddenly and penniless. He asked for five dollars from each contributor. A man claimed he would pay later. Hogan challenged him, asking if he was trying to pay to bury a dead man.
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Matt Hogan
Matt
Hogan
Oklahoma Man Tells About Kidney Remedy
A Stillwater man testifies to kidney pain relief after using Kilmer Swamp Root. He claims back pain disappeared and urges others to try the remedy, with pricing and sample offer details.
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Oklahoma
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
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