French Ambassador Jusserand Arrives in Washington
M. Jean Adrien Jusserand, newly appointed French ambassador to the United States, is a veteran diplomat and author. In Washington he is well and favorably known, with fluent English and a long career in service. His wife, Mme. Jusserand, formerly Miss Richards of Hoston, has lived in Paris since girlhood.
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Washington
M. Jean Adrien Jusserand
United States
Mme. Jusserand
Miss Richards
Hoston
Paris
The Three Hour Dinner Debate in Washington
The Providence Journal notes public figures in Washington push for reform of dining lengths yet warns that a ten minute breakfast or five minute lunch is worse. It argues a three hour dinner is excessive but two hours may be reasonable to provide proper attention, challenging crusaders to avoid overreach.
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Washington
Providence Journal
Leader of Socialists Bebel Emerges in German Politics
Ferdinand August Bebel, a socialist leader and associate of Marx, ridicules the Kaiser’s power and is noted for his role in the Red International Workingmen’s Union. He served in the first Reichstag in 1871 and writes on social and economic topics, including Woman and Socialism.
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Marx
Red International Workingmen's Union
Herr Bebel
Germany
Refusal to Permit Public Library in Constantinople
The minister of public instruction refused a petition to establish a Constantinople public library. Objections targeted several books on the list including La Fontaine fables. Officials argued frequent lion references would be seen as degrading to the kingdom and insulting to the sultan.
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Constantinople
la Fontaine
Three Emperors to Gather for King Christian Birthday
From Copenhagen comes word that for King Christian the eighty fifth birthday on April 8 will draw three emperors to the Danish capital Edward of Britain the czar and the kaiser. Preparations are kept from the king, and the festivities are planned to be the most splendid.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Edward
Woman suffers kidney pain and backache claim relief
An ad quotes Mrs. James Beck of Rome New York describing eight years of kidney trouble and back pain. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo with a full recovery after five boxes and urges others to try the remedy with a free mail offer.
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Bright
James Beck
West Whitesboro Street
Rome
N. Y
Dean
Broughton & Graves
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Doctor Coffee claims home eye medicines cure eye diseases
Des Moines oculist Dr. Coffee advertises medicines you can use at home to treat cataracts granulated lids ulcers and restore sight. He offers an 80 page book on eye diseases free to readers and promises guidance for improving weak eyes. The Bank of England timeline and a Philadelphia diamond dispute are also noted in brief.
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Dr. W
California Fig Syrup CO
Deafness Cure Promises Rewards and Catarrh Remedy
Advertisement promises one hundred dollars for any deafness case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and urges constitutional treatment. Also notes Henry Handell named fire chaplain in Brooklyn and a remark about Dr. Theodore L. Cuyler.
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Pi Hall
F. J. Chwney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Crayon Portrait Offer and Starch Market Notes
Crayon Portrait 16x20 for 98e with money order option and guaranteed work. Deal with the house to save agents commission. C B Anderbon & Co Dallas Texas advertises. Silver girdles and dog collar neck ornaments referenced. Defiance Starch markets praised with large cross nationality ship passenger data cited.
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House and
Save Agents Commission
C. B. Anderbon & CO
Elm St
Dallas
Texas
Petitioner Seeks Public Flogging for Wisconsin Juvenile Thief
The mother of John Androniski petitions a Superior Wisconsin court to flog her son publicly instead of imprisonment. The brief notes McCane's Detective Agency in Houston offers trained detective services.
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McCane's Detective Agency
Houston
Texas
John Androniski
Superior
Wis
New Orleans Carnival Trip Offer by Houston & Texas Central
Rex Proteus Comus and Nomus pageants featured with one fare round trip. Tickets on sale Feb 17 to 28 final limit Feb 28 with extension to March 14. Through Pullman sleepers from North Texas points, no car changes. Trains operate to Union Station Houston. Madame Schumann Heink praised as leading dramatic contralto despite motherhood.
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Houston & Texas Central R. R. General Passenger Department
New Orleans
North Texas
Union Station
M. L. Robbins
T. J. Anderson
G. P
T. A
Houston
Tex
Houston, Tex
Sure Kidney Cure Relieves Longstanding Bladder Stone
Memphis Tennessee resident John E. Dedman reports his son suffered eight years with bladder stones. After trying multiple cities and doctors, Smith's Sure Kidney Cure produced immediate improvement and cure with two bottles. Sale price is 60 cents. available at all druggists.
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Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Nashville
Smith
John E. Dedman
Memphis
Tenn
Defiance Starch Sells 16 Oz Per Package
An ad style blurb notes Defiance Starch as superior to others with 16 oz per package and compares pricing to smaller oz brands. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Tros of Norwich New York praising Piso's Cure for Consumption and a remark about Julia Marlowe’s theatergoing habits.
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Piso
Why It Is the Best Defies Ordinary Process Claim
A compact notice praises a product property claiming Defiance starch is superior due to a distinct process. It asserts the starch offers one third more for 10 cents and hints at consumer familiarity with weaknesses in typical products. It contrasts slow acclimation with quicker gains.
John Sebastian Named Passenger Traffic Manager for Rock Island System
John Sebastian, a prominent railroad executive, has been appointed passenger traffic manager of the Rock Island system. His expanded duties now include leadership over the Choctaw Gulf & Oklahoma Railroad and the St. Louis Kansas City & Colorado Railroad, adding to his prior responsibilities. Sebastian began in railroads 34 years ago as a Santa Fe ticket clerk.
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John Sebastian
United States
Rock Island
Choctaw, Gulf & Oklahoma Railroad
St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railroad
Santa Fe
Chicago
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I. Jusserand
Kaiser
Ferdinand August Bebel
Herp Bebel
DR. Coffee
Bank of England
Poultry
Philadelphia
Henry Handell
Brooklyn
Theodore Cuyler
America
Madame Schumann Heink
Schipperke
Julia Marlowe
Paradox Machinery Co
Division St
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Heyl
H W. L. Douglas
Mad Pris
We. Extra
Illus
V. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
E. Wella, Wiba Per
Mmarvel
Dept. of Hericulture
Victoria
H. H. Green
Atlanta
Frank H. Reger
P.O
Denver
Colo
K . Burke
Eve
Fickiin Ave
Jey
W. S. Keenan, G
P. A
Galveston
Opiu Whisky
Susate
W. N. U. Houston
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