Peruna Endorsements and Railroad Rate Debate
The letter from Hon. John Tighe praises Peruna as a restorative tonic for overworked minds and bodies. A Senate panel discussion features Inter-State Commerce Commissioner Prouty arguing against federal rate regulation, asserting railways should set their own fair, reasonable rates under constitutional protections.
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Senate
Washington
Inter-State Commerce
Prouty
Circuit Court of the United States
Bloptons Said to Dwell Beyond Income and Credit
Brooklyn Life quotes suggest the Bloptons are living beyond both their income and credit. The lighthearted jab notes a strain on finances and reputation in local society.
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Brooklyn
Australian Leaf remedy advertised for women's ailments
An 1890s style advertisement promotes AUSTRALIAN LEAF from The Mother Gray Co of LeRoy New York. It claims to cure female weaknesses back ache kidney bladder and urinary troubles and offers a 50 cent price with free sample by mail.
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Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
If it paid to be good some would call it a shame
The quote suggests moral friction over profit and virtue, implying people resist accepting money for 'doing good' while highlighting social attitudes about compensation and ethics. The line frames a tension between merit and monetary reward.
Lewis' Single Binder Cigar Earns Noted Reputation
The well earned reputation and increasing use of the Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c cigar is due to its maintained high quality and appreciation by the smoker. Lewis' Factory Peoria Illinois.
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Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised by Washington Woman
Mrs. Mary Dimmick of Washington describes how Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound made her well. The publisher emphasizes publishing letters to prove the product's efficacy and endorses its claims in the column.
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Mary Dimmick
Washington
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham Gives Help to Suffering Women
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound credited with saving Mrs Mary Dimmick life after a severe uterine condition. Letters from Mrs Dimmick describe excruciating pain and an operation risk, followed by full recovery after Pinkham’s guidance.
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Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Mary Dimuick
Washington, D. C
Lydia
Mrs
Mary Dimmick
59Th and
East Capitol Streets
Russia Prefers Paris for Talks on War Crisis
The AP reports Japan and Russia accepted Roosevelt’s mediation offer and a meeting of representatives is assured. Japan’s acceptance reached the State Department from Minister Griscom. Russia’s reply followed later and may be released today.
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New York
Associated Press
Roosevelt
Washington
Japan
God
State Department
Griscom
Russia
Russia Prefers Paris for Peace Talks in France
June 11 Paris chosen for opening negotiations as Russia signals readiness to receive Japanese terms via Ambassador Nelidoff. Tsarist council at Tsarkoe-Selo favored peace, opposing harsh demands. Roosevelt’s mediation welcomed. a formal truce anticipated.
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St. Petersburg
Paris
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Washington
M. Nelidoff
France
Associated Press
Tsarkoe-Selo
M. Manukhin
Prince Dolgoruki
Count Selsky
Baron Flesse
Dragomiroff
Doubasoff
Vladimir
Alexander Michaelovich
Nicholas Nicholasevitch
Sakharoff
Lobko
Russian Empire
Vladivostok
Pacific
Roosevelt
Meyer
United States
Russian Vessels Interned in Manila Harbor
Navy reports Russian ships at Manila have been interned. Admiral Train says coal is cut off and crews paroled on condition of non participation in the war. Governor Wright notes ships remained in harbor beyond 24 hours and are under guard at breakwater with weapons disabled.
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Washington
Train
Navy Department
Manilla
Gov. Wright
Taft
Governor Wright
Admiral Train
Ohio
Monadnock
Patrick Must Pay Penalty for First Degree Murder
Albany June 10 The court of appeals by a 4 to 3 vote sustains lower courts in finding Albert T Patrick guilty of murder in the first degree for causing the death of Wm Marsh Rich. Patrick was convicted April 7 1902 of murder by chloroform and mercury administered during his sickness on September 23 1900.
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Patrick
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
New York
Wm. Marsh Rich
New York Central Lines to Cut Twenty Hour Run to Eighteen
At a conference of managers in New York on June 6, the New York Central Lines approved a summer schedule change to reduce the New York to Chicago trip of the Twentieth Century Limited from twenty to eighteen hours starting June 18. The Empire State Express record is cited, and the Lake Shore Limited will drop to 23 hours Chicago to New York, with the Southwestern Limited cutting its travel to St Louis and Cincinnati by up to 90 minutes.
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New York Central Lines
New York
Chicago
New York Central
Buffalo
Grand Central Station
Lake Shore
St. Louis
Cincinnati
What conclusion did your society reach last night
Miss Cayenne replies the group settled on the usual fare chicken salad ice cream and a cordial sendoff marking a perfectly lovely time at the meeting of the literary and debating society as reported by the Washington Star.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Style of the modern typewriter in New York Weekly
A merchant extols the typewriter as up to date with fashion, matching Elbow sleeves lace insertion shirt waist and related styles of the era. The mock dialogue frames the device as a trend accessory in contemporary dress culture.
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New York Weekly
Gabbelton Described By Quick Wit In Puck Quote
A witty line from Puck portrays Gabbelton by contrast. The quip says if two men are together and one seems bored to death, the other must be Gabbelton.
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Gabbelton
Puck
Europe travel fears and public judgments in summer talk
Mrs Cumrox comments on summer travel to Europe noting changes in attitudes and suspicion toward travelers. She mentions that some people wonder if a grand jury is after a man, reflecting postwar or social tense vibes described in a Washington Star page item.
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Europe
Portrait talk sparks admiration and surprise
Mrs Mudge compliments Mr Penink on his drawing of women and asks for his model. Penink reveals his wife sits for him, prompting Mrs Penink to express doubt about Mrs Mudge’s opinion and Mrs Mudge to react with disbelief.
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Mrs. Mudge
Postum Coffee Promotes Health During Youth Growth
A young woman credits Postum Food Coffee with easing stomach distress and headaches after coffee and tea caused nervousness. She reports improved health, clearer thinking, and brightness of condition, claiming the product strengthened her digestion and well being. The advertisement cites Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich. There are 2 reasons.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Fire destroys barns and grain. insured payout praised
Mr FE A Hunt of Lyon County near Rock Rapids Iowa suffered a fire that destroyed two barns a granary grain hay and harnesses. He held a policy with Des Moines Fire Insurance Co and eight days later received a draft for 3456.29. He praises the company and recommends it.
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FE. A. Hunt
Lyon Coun
Rock Raids
Iowa
Des Moines
Tin peddler seeks customers with tin in Berlin saloon
A Berlin beer saloon posts a sign offering free safe escort home by attendants for patrons who become drunk. The notice highlights a quirky public safety gesture by the establishment and its staff.
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Berlin
It Is Easier To Give Advice Than Earn A Living
A brief observation notes the challenge of turning guidance into steady income, contrasting the ease of giving good advice with the difficulty of making a decent living in practice.
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