Fire Destroys Pittsburg Department Store. One Life Lost
Fire destroyed the George E. Lorsch & Brother department store in Pittsburg with losses listed at 225000 and one life reported. Other items include a Watonga Oklahoma bank robbery of 1800, a large fire in Brooklyn rapid transit stables, and various national incidents across politics, crime, and industry.
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George E. Lorsch & Brother
Pittsburgh
Blaine County Bank
Watonga
Okla
Brooklyn
N. Y
Louisville
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Anderson
William Rosenfeld
St. Paul
America
Berlin
St. Clair River
Box Canyon
Yellowstone Park
New York Stock Exchange
Frank O'Neill
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Wautoma
Excello
Arthur Frieberg
St. Louis
Census Bureau
Columbus
Ind
Herron
Grinnell
Toledo
Edward Cudahy
Omaha
Hawarden
Treasury
United States
Union Pacific
W. K. Vanderpilt
Roosevelt
Home Market Club
Boston
Sons of the American Revolution
Pitts- Pa
Kensett
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Manila Bay
Dun
Callahan
Cudahy
Not a Candidate for Democratic Presidential Nomination 1904
David B. Hill declares he is not a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1904. Van B. Triplet, a noted swindler, died in West Baden Indiana. Congressman Rosseau E. Crump died at his home in West Bay City Michigan aged 58. William H. Elliott a Michigan member of the Republican National Committee died in Detroit aged 57. Mrs. Mary Sankey mother of Ira D Sankey died in Newcastle Pennsylvania aged 90. Ohio Republicans set state convention in Columbus on June 24 and 25.
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David B. Hill
van B. Triplet
West Baden
Ind
Rosseau E. Crump
Tenth
West Bay City
Mich
William H. Elliott
Michigan
Republican National Committee
Detroit
Mary Sankey
Ira D. Sankey
Inger
Newcastle
Columbus
Mass Meeting in Cuba Backs Platt Amendment in Matanzas
Reports note a large gathering in Matanzas Cuba supporting the Platt amendment. The item highlights regional reactions to Cuban autonomy and U S policy.
Gridley Fire wipes out town business district in Illinois
Mrs. P Cohen started a fire in Gridley Illinois Friday afternoon. The blaze quickly spread aided by wind and lack of water. Thirty three buildings were destroyed with losses from 100 to 5000 dollars each. Principal losers include Robert Smith Christ Oberbach Mc Near Son and the Gridley State Bank. Total estimated damage 85000 dollars. Peoria firefighters aided by outside help after midnight.
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Peoria
Lll
P. Cohen
Gridley
Here
Settle
Robert Smith
Gridley State Bank
McNear & Son
Christ Oberbach
George A. Franks
Howard Tarman
William Settle
Indemnity to China Set at 273 Million
The indemnity committee report sets China’s payment at 273 million in the Boxer uprising aftermath. Both America and England oppose the amount.
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Peking
Committee of Foreign Ministers
China
America
England
Cheap School Land Offered in Kansas at $1 25 per Acre
Reports from Kansas county clerks show that Kansas has 670000 acres of school land which may be bought at 1.25 dollars per acre. It lies mostly in western Kansas and much of it is as good as the land in Kiowa country.
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Kansas
Wichita
Kan
Kiowa
Ex-Gov David R Francis Elected Louisiana Purchase Expo President
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company board held its first meeting in St Louis on Thursday and organized for business. Ex Governor David R Francis was unanimously chosen as president of the board amid strong enthusiasm.
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Francis
St. Louis
The
David R. Francis
Confidence Between Members About a Senator Robbed in Paris
A legislative exchange recalls a recently elected senator who was robbed by footpads in Paris. One member notes the incident while another comments on the French method of taking money, reflecting a London style exchange in the Washington Star.
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Paris
Washington Star
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure All Stages
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh claiming to cure by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The offer promises one hundred dollars for any case that fails, with testimonials available and pills sold at 75 cents.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
New Couple Turns Down Shared Chores Debate
In a brief State Journal aside, a witty exchange shows a newlywed couple being asked to join in daily duties. Jack Jester-No refuses manual labor, while discussions hint at domestic roles and expectations emerging in a lighthearted tone.
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Jack Jester
Ohio State Journal
Grain-O Beverage Promises Coffee Substitute
Try Grain-O ask your grocer to show a pack of Grain-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. Suitable for children and adults it resembles mocha in color but is made from pure grains and easy on delicate stomachs. Priced at 15e and 25cts per package sold by all grocers.
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Java
Accustomed to Them Said by a Fond Yonkers Mother
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt features a mother asking Willie about a horrible example. The boy answers that he has never seen any other kind, highlighting a sharp, humorous exchange about examples and perception.
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Willie
Yonkers Statesman
Free Foot-Ease Sample Offer Reads Like a Cure Ad
A promotional note invites readers to write Allen S. Olmsted in Leroy New York for a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease a powder for feet. It claims to cure chilblains sweating damp swollen and aching feet and ease new or tight shoes. Also advertised as a cure for corns and bunions with druggists and shoe stores selling it for 25 cents.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy
N. Y
Library note seeks Daniel Bone or Lord Founder
A wrapping paper note sent through a city library delivery station asks for "Daniel Bone" or "Lord Founder roid" with a request to be sent. The fragmentary message lacks context or confirmation details.
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Daniel Bone
Lord Founder Roid
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