Rheumatic Pain Advice Promises Cure with Patent Remedy
A testimonial style ad claims rheumatism can be cured by Swift's Specific. It describes severe pain, blood poisoning, and recovery through a vegetable tonic offered by The Swift Specific Co. of Atlanta GA. The notice invites readers to request a free book and medical guidance, promising no charge for advice.
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Ptatasti
Sinenieg
Hell
Hic
Waalington
Sie
Swift
Atkanta
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
Kidney Trouble Prompts Universal Warning Ad
Women and men suffer from kidney trouble affects mood ambition and vigor. Weak kidneys can cause bed wetting and scalding, with children often affected. The ad touts Swamp Root as a remedy from Kilmer & Co, offering samples by mail and pamphlets.
Five Die in New York Central Tunnel Crash
A January 9 collision in a Park Avenue tunnel near New York City killed five people and injured about thirty others as five local trains packed with suburban riders collided within the tunnel. The White Plains train plowed into a rear carriage of the halted South Norwalk local, smashing seats and scattering wreckage. Rescue efforts, including ambulances, police, firemen, and clergy, battled darkness and debris. inquiries focus on block signals and responsibility of train crews.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Burrows
Park Avenue
Tumber
Norwalk
New York, New Waven & Hartford
Tintel Old & White Plains
Harlem
New York Central
White Plains
Beegan
Manhattan
Binmed
Franklin
Wilty-ninth Street
New Haven
Higtacee
Iabbun Flynn
Ayler
Wischo
Byler and Wiavtio
United States population Report Splits 1900 Census Totals
The Census Bureau released figures for the 1900 population including all possessions, totaling 84,260,000 in the century’s end. Continental U S proper stands at 7,194,875, Philippines 6,064,339, Porto Rico 953,249, Hawaii 164,001, Alaska 63,898, Guam 9,000, American Samoa 8,100, with military outside the U S at 91,219. The report notes the twelfth census covered Alaska and Hawaii only, cites June 1 1900 as base, and compares to three other giants China, British Empire, and Russian Empire boasting large shares of world population.
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Washington
Alaska
Guatt
American Samoa
United States
Hawaii
China
British Empire
France
South African War casualty review figures released
A London review of South African operations shows Boer and British losses for the past year. Total Boer losses reach 18,320 with 9,113 British fighting casualties. Disease deaths total 4,080, and 28,800 men are invalided home. 15 officers and 42 men killed accidentally. The War Office lists 9,296 infantry volunteers to replace current South Africa service.
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London
South Africa
Tees
War Office
South Afring
Reentry of Chinese emperor shocks Peking crowd
A chaotic royal return in Peking Tuesday disrupted by spectacle and the end of royal deification. A deadly blaze killed entire family Durmed Buffalo Ni Ye Tan and five youths aged 14 to 18. Suspects Supawak and Kan Gracki detained. arrest followed a $9 000 contents entry.
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Peking
Paking
Buffalo
Henry Pearlstein
Supawak
Kan
Gracki
Supawaki
Senate and House Debates Mark Week of Federal Activity
Washington reports show the Senate considering private pension bills and confirming Leslie Shaw as secretary of the treasury and Henry Payne as postmaster general. A permanent census bill faces committee approval while discussions on the Nicaragua canal and civil government for the Philippines proceed. The House debates universal language, anti subversion oaths, and the Panama canal, with adjournments in honor of Senator Sewell. The McKinley franking pension bill and ex president salary measures also surface amid routine votes.
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Washington
Senate
William J. Rewell
New Dersey
McKinley
Tan
Galilnger
Committee On Pensions
Karn
Ill
Army
Sateen
Jenkins
Wis
Sewell
Jan
Philippines
Hepburn
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Commission
Ian
House
Secretary of the Treasury
National Banke
Nicaragua Canal
Panama Canals
United States
Pensio
Nicaragua Canal Bill Passes House With Large Vote
The House approved the Nicaragua canal bill by a wide margin. It authorizes the president to secure territory from Costa Rica and Nicaragua for a canal, directs construction from the Caribbean near Greytown to the Pacific, and allows for harbors and defenses. A $10 million appropriation is set, with total projected cost at about $180 million.
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Washington
House
Costa Ricst
Nicaragua
United States
Caribbean Sea
Greytown
Pacific Ocean
Brilo
Bald Canal
San Juan
Secretary of War
Ile
Build Better Roads report notes record federal road work progress
Washington January 10 The annual report of Martin Dodge director of the Office of Public Road Inquiries outlines steady national road work, state investigations on roads and materials, and aiding legislatures in new laws. It highlights growing interest and expanded plans for the coming year with continued efforts under limited funds.
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Washington
Martin Dodge
Ageicultural Department
New Year Card Snippet Across Papers
A jumble of lines from several papers comments on New Year greetings and themes. References include Chicago Record urging simple tasks over woes, Brooklyn Eagle noting a decision to burn the same old leaf, and playful bits about wishes to housework and cats, reflecting light year-start tones.
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Haji
Thia
Chicago
Stuyvesant
Schermerhorn
Brooklyn Eagle
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