Lord Beresford in Toils Again on Grand Larceny Charge
Sidney Lascelles known as Lord Beresford captured by police in Poston on request from Hot Springs Ark. He admitted identity after photo match, facing larceny in 1891 for 1200 dollars from Arlington hotel proprietor Lyman J. Hay. Multiple aliases cited. past swindling and forgery terms in New York and Georgia.
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Poston
Sidney Lascelles
Lord Beresford
Hot Springs
Ark
Hubert Leonard
Lascelles
Flo
Henry Vane
R. N
Lord Courtney
Claude R. Lascelles
James B. Lascelles
Lyman J. Hay
Arlington Hotel
Lasccllis
Algiers
New York
Georgia
Wyoming Sheep Rancher Fleeing Blizzard’s Aftermath
Crippled sheep rancher John M. Garrett trudges from Wyoming to Georgia amid a 30 hour blizzard that left his feet, nose, and ears frostbitten. He led 2,400 sheep and plans to never return west, recounting his peril at Union Station. He had moved west from Blue Ridge last August.
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Joan Carrett
Georgia
Denver
John M. Garrett
Union Station
Garrett
Wyoming
Blue Ridge
Dispensary System a Success in Alabama States
In Birmingham Alabama on January 10 authorities report the dispensary system a success with counties adopting it and praising revenue gains. Proponents cite profits higher than saloon licenses and a notable drop in crime, hoping to influence upcoming legislative elections.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Attack of Pneumonia Warded Off by Cough Remedy
A Jamaica merchant James Prendergast praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for warding off pneumonia after his daughter suffered chest pains and a severe cold. He credits seven years of family use and recommends it, noting the remedy prevented a serious illness and is sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
James Prendergst
Amato Bay
Jamaica
West India Islands
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted For Croup Relief
Harrisburg mother Mia Mary Bird warns her child nearly faced croup and credits One Minute Cough Cure for immediate relief. The advertisement touts safety for infants and claims quick action against coughs throat and lung troubles, urging every family to keep a bottle ready.
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Mia
Mary Bird
Harrisburg
W.A. Rombort
It Is Much Easier To Reach The Top Of The Ladder
Amherst Virginia man W C Williamson relates his cure for lumbago using Chamberlain's Pain Balm after a year of failed remedies. The ad claims complete relief and notes the product is sold by all druggists. The piece ends with a proverb about repairing worn-out loves.
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Acnre
W. C. Williamson
Amherst
Chamberlain
Assault Attempts On Children And Mrs Fowler in Reidsville
A Greenville man named B W Hughes attempted to assault two white schoolgirls on their way to school in Reidsville Spartanburg county. He then entered Mrs KE M Fowler’s home and attacked her. her son C O Fowler rushed to help and the assailant was shot in the neck by Mr Fowler, captured and jailed awaiting transfer to Spartanburg. The community is stirred by the event.
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Reidsville
Spartanburg
Reldsville
Justified killing found in self defense in Porter's death
Coroner's jury in Columbia dismisses charges against Warren Richardson after ruling Porter, a Georgia native, was killed in Hampton county in self defense. Witnesses say Porter and others trespassed on a game preserve when Richardson and his father confronted them. the youths fired as their guns rose, Porter falling dead. The case centers on self defense.
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Richardson
Porter
Columbia
D. C
Warren Richarson
Hampton County
Beaufort
Hampton Courthouse
Hal Richardson
Georgia
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Children
An advertisement warns that children are especially liable to injuries from burns and bites and touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the sure remedy. It claims the salve draws out fire and relieves pain, cures wounds, and even eczema, with testimonials from James Mock of N Webster Ind and W Rembert describing severe rashes and rapid dress-staining improvements.
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DeWit
DeWitt
James Mock
N. Webster
In Bed Four Weeks With LaGrippe Letter From Angola Man
A letter from Ray Kemp of Angola Indiana describes four weeks in bed with la grippe. He cites ineffectual remedies before using Finey’s Honey And Tar which cured him and he now uses it exclusively for his family. The note ends with a proverb about loving one’s work and salary.
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LaGrippe
Ray Kemp
Angola
Ind
John R Hudson
Fragmented ad copy on medicines and remedies
An OCR fragment lists various patent medicines and health claims including constipation remedies from De Witt and Little Early Risers, cough syrups without opiates, and warnings about children and incontinence. It mentions John R. Hudson, E. Oscasionally love, and Wollford's Basitary Lotion, with local druggists EB J Eldridge in Amerions.
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de Witt
Katy
Rayad Ottreene
Depanw
Wollford
J. Eldridge
Sudden Revolution Shakes Paraguay in Hall of Deputies
Reports from Buenos Aires describe a Paraguay upheaval sparked by presidential succession. In Asuncion a collision in the chamber left Senor Facardo Insfran dead and generals Caballero and Escobar, among others, wounded as Aceval resignations were accepted and Vice President Hector Carvallo moved to lead.
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Senor Facardo Insfran
Asuncion
Aceval
Caballero
Escobar
J. A. Escurra
Senor Marro
Senor Fretas
Congress
Chamber of Deputies
Miguel and
Corbalan
Fernando Carreras
Congress of Paraguay
Hector Carvallo
Daughters petition against Uncle Tom's Cabin in Lexington
Lexington chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy has petitioned Lexington Opera House manager Sharlee T.B. Scott asking that the play Uncle Tom's Cabin never be presented again. They argue the play misrepresents slave life, portrays negative images, and disrespects southern citizens and families. four prominent women signed and members unanimously endorsed. A public stir followed in Lexington, Ky. on January 10.
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Lexington
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Sharlee TB. Scott
Lexington Operat House
Io South
Profitable Investment: Cure Ends Stomach Trouble
E Domick of Somerville Indiana endured seven years of stomach trouble and spent about $1000 without relief until trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. After a few bottles, he is entirely well. The ad proclaims Kodol digests food for the stomach and lets you eat what you want, avoiding dieting.
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E. Domick
Somerville
Ind
W. A. Rembert
Benefit to You from DaWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve
A reader testimonial claims lasting relief and cure for bed sores from DaWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, praising it as the best salve on the market. The note warns against counterfeit products and cites W. A. Rembert as a contact.
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Mitchell, Fulford
DaWitt
W. A. Rembert
Meeting to form price pool for wire and nails
In Pittsburg on Jan 10 arrangements set for a meeting of principal wire and wire wall manufacturers next Tuesday. An arbitrary price association is expected to be formed to control prices of wire and nails, mirroring steel rail and steel plate pools. About a dozen firms may join, led by American Steel and Wire Company of the United States. The note closes with a stray line about Boston society and cold cream.
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Pittsburg
American Steel and Wire Company
United States
Mozley Lemon Elixir Tonic for Biliousness and Digestion
Mozley Lemon Elixir is a pleasant lemon tonic prepared from fresh lemon juice with vegetable liver tonics and aromatic stimulants. It promises relief from biliousness constipation indigestion headaches heart palpitations sleeplessness loss of appetite debility fevers malaria and chills.
From a Prominent Lady I Have Not Been Able to Walk
Mrs RB H Brooksworth of riffio Georgia reports two years of severe pain preventing walking or standing. After using Dr Morley’s Lemon Bilzir she can walk about a half mile without pain or inconvenience, claiming a marked improvement in mobility.
At the Capitol Dr Moreys Lemon Elixir Endorsed
J H Munster an attorney of 1225 F Street Washington D C reports finishing the last bottle of Dr Moreys Lemon Elixir for nervous headache and indigestion with diseased liver and kidneys. He says the Elixir cured him and names it the greatest medicine he ever needed.
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Dr. Morey
J. H. Munster
F’. Street
Washington, D. C
Lemon Elixir Heals Indigestion Says Bell Station Writer
W A Jones of Bell Station Alabama reports severe indigestion and says one bottle of Lemon Elixir relieved symptoms more than any prior medicine. He asserts rapid relief and endorses the remedy.
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Mozley
W. A. Jones
Bell Station
Als
Mozleys Lemon Hot Drops: Cure for Coughs and Throat Ailments
Mozleys Lemon Hot Drops are advertised to care coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and all throat and lung diseases. Prepared by Dr H Mozley Atlanta Ga the 25 cent remedy touted by druggists as reliable and elegant amid ad copy and legalistic asides about lawyers.
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Mozley
H. Mozley
Atlanta
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Ad Claims Quick Results
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia promising radical relief in three days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose and urges purchase from E. J. Eldridge, Americus, Georgia, for 75 cents.
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E. J. Eldridge
Americus, Ga
Prominent Poet Warns Against Cold Perils
A garret dwelling poet dismisses book agents while urging care for illness. A neglected cough could lead to bronchial or lung trouble and the ad promotes Fanny's Honey and Tak as a safeguard against cold dangers. John R. Hudson endorses the remedy.
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Fanny
John R. Hudson
Quarrel of Philosophers Cited and Health Remedies Noted
Fragmentary ad text cites two philosophers quarrelling as a sign of folly and promotes various patent medicines. Mentions pneumonia and la grippe cough cures by Faizy's Howry Axp Tan with substitutes rejected. Also notes fatal kidney and bladder trouble prevention with Bouar's Kipyay Cune and lists John B. Hudson.
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Faizy
Hudson
Bouar
Kipyay
John B. Huison
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