Fire destroys Gifford house hotel and claims four lives
A major blaze in Poplar Bluff Missouri consumed the Gifford house the town's leading hotel. Four people were burned to death and many others injured as firefighters battled the flames.
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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
6
A Week's Record of News Condensed
A weekly digest summarizes home and foreign items, industrial field developments, personal and political items, and notable happenings domestically and abroad. It compiles seven days of news into concise notes for quick reading.
Notable Deaths and Election Totals From Nationwide Notices
Marcus Daly dies in New York at 60 and Henry Villard at 65 at Thornwood Park. Capt John D Hart dies in Philadelphia. Mrs Zeralda James, widow of Jesse James, dies in Kansas City. Thomas H Caswell dies in San Francisco. Illinois votes McKinley for president 95 515 and Yates for governor 63 618. total 1 121 469. Delaware totals McKinley 22 457 Bryan 18 856. McKinley majority 3 601. Indiana governor Durbin defeats Kern. James E Potter dies at Kingston Hill Rhode Island aged 82. Nebraska legislature shows Republican majority of four. Iowa election questioned by attorneys. Eben C Jayne dies in Philadelphia aged 73.
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Marcus Daly
Montana
New York
Henry Villard
Thornwood Park
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
John D. Hart
Philadelphia
Zeralda James
Jesse James
Kansas City
Thomas H. Caswell
San Francisco
Ilinois
McKinley
Yates
Delaware
Bryan
Indiana
Durbin
Kern
James E. Potter
United States Army
Kingston Hill
R. I
Nebraska
Iowa
Eben C. Jayne
David Jayne & Son
Piladelphia
Paris Exposition Attendance and Global Events
The report lists the Paris exposition attendance at over 50 million and covers vast topics including British expenses in the South African campaign, Kruger’s arrival at Djibouti, Chinese discoveries in America, Manila transports, Philippine mail surplus, a Montreal firm failure, German mine explosion casualties, and ongoing peace negotiations in Peking. It notes various political, military, and economic developments worldwide with multiple dates and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Wiesa
Germany
Peking
Tuan
Kensu
Sioux City saloon men win over prohibitionists in consent petition case
In Sioux City a contest with prohibitionists over the petition of consent ended with the saloon men prevailing. The court, led by Judge Hutchinson, ruled the petition was approved by the board of supervisors and remains in force pending appeal, denying injunctions against 16 liquor dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Board of Supervisors
Hutchinson
Funeral for George Adams in De Soto at home
George Adams aged 68 died of Brights disease and was honored in the community since boyhood. He served in the Fifteenth Iowa volunteers and received an honorable discharge at war’s end. For five years he led the local G A T post and is survived by his wife and three children.
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Commissioner of Immigration Firehie
United States
Russell Christopher
Irvine
John Carter
Oliver Moody
Bartow
Fla
Kentucky
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Detroit
Granville M. Dodge
New York
Harry ©. Moore
Rochester
N. Y
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston
New London
Bertha
Albert Nagel
William Nagel
Clinton
Michigan
Jefferson
Tex
Stallcup
Miles
Buffington
Kloton
Spencer
Wis
Henry Middleton
Greenfield
Ohio
Montgomery
Ala
Isaac Barriolo
Blossburg
Wellsboro
Lake Shore
Polk
Griggs
Iowa
Louisiana
Charles A. Tyler
Brooklyn
Post Office Department
Piedmont
China
Prince Tuan
Arizona
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Mexico
Robert W. Wilcox
Congress
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William of Germany
Breslau
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England
Preston Porter, Jr
Louise Frost
Limon
Col
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Tyrol
George A. Ramsdell
New Hampshire
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Thomas
William Holdeman
Tombstone
A. T
Ted Moore
Philippines
Samar
Fred Grant
Manila
Buffalo
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Dwight L. Moody
William
Mary Yates
Rockford
German National Bank
Newport
Frank M. Brown
Rupert Fisher
Manton
Mich
Bluffs
Martin Irons
Missouri Pacific
Bunceville
Oregon
Seattle
Nome
McGonigal
Oswayo
Conger
Peking
Botha
Roesendal
Mid- Alebury
Lord Kitchener
Transvaal
de Soto
George Adams
Bright
Adams
Fifteenth
Iowa Volunteers
G. A. T. Post
The Oldest Banknote and A Stomach Remedy Ad
The note dated December 19, 1669 for 555 pounds is held by the Bank of England and valued for age. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is advertised as the long standing remedy for dyspepsia digestion biliousness nervousness and related issues. It claims to cure when faithfully used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of England
Tibbs Quips About Wife’s Cooking Clubs
A light quip from the Indianapolis Journal where Tibbs jokes that his wife’s membership in many cooking clubs keeps him doing most of the home cooking. The humorous exchange reflects domestic humor of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbs
Indianapolis Journal
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Catarrh
The advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and claims constitutional treatment by affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers one hundred dollars for proof of failure and directs readers to send for testimonials, noting the product sells for 75 cents and promoting Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ocean currents cited in odd dialogue
A Detroit Free Press quip features a lobster and a fetish discussing motives. The lobster asks why the other is nosing around the Atlantic cable while the response says they are merely picking up a few ocean currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Promises Quick Health Boost
An advertising pitch claims Cascarets cure by cleansing the bowels, promising relief from headaches to cancer when bowels are right. It touts a ten cent start, natural movements, and genuine metal box tablets marked with K, warning against imitations.
Fragmentary note hints at a ride at the republic
A partial, garbled line references a ride at a republic and someone’s actions. The readable text shows confusion and lacks clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Try Jell O Delights Quick Set Dessert
This brief ad promotes Jell O as a two minute prepared dessert with no boiling or baking required. It lists flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry Strawberry and notes availability at grocers for 10 cents. The piece ends with a local club rule urging eating rather than worrying.
Lane's Family Medicine Advertisement
An old time medicinal ad promotes Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movement aids health and gentle liver and kidney action. It offers cures for headaches with the product priced at 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Starry ambition risks a late climb
A pithy editorial warns that grand plans or lofty goals may falter if the pursuer waits too long to act, illustrating how a gifted pursuit can outpace the claimant and leave potential unfulfilled.
Jell-O Dessert Ad Promises Family Pleasing Flavors
An old advertisement touts Jell-O as the new family dessert with four flavors lemon orange lime and strawberry. It urges shoppers to buy at grocers for 10 cents and includes a quip about laughter.
Ungrateful Man Contends Clothes Fit Despite Payment Debate
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press shows a scornful exchange about clothing payments. The man insists the garments fit but argues he must be paid for them while another remarks on needing a new tailor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murey
Goslin
Nickel Plate Dining Cars Offer Club Meal Options
Nickel Plate Road dining cars switch to club menus with a dozen or more choices priced 35 cents to 1 dollar. Through express trains between New York City and Boston offer American Club meals, with select cars allowing various club menus at the higher price. The railroad claims its dining service rivals the best and is an exclusive advantage for patrons.
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Nickel Plate Road
Ean Raiir
Itt
Venre
New York City
Boston
Clai
Census of 1909 booklet issued for US cities
The passenger department of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway announces a 1909 census booklet showing city populations. Copies may be obtained by sending address and two cents postage to the General Passenger Agent in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Railway
Pestige
Crong
Milwaukee & St.aul Railway
Chicago
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