Riots Marin Philadelphia Transit Strike Turbulence
Philadelphia on June 3 was rocked by violent clashes as strikebreakers tried to operate transit cars. Police and bystanders clashed, one officer was shot and badly injured, and several cars were wrecked and burned in Kensington and West Philadelphia. Authorities pursued rioters while the Central Labor Union urged a white ribbon day and political mobilization for district attorney and city treasurer candidates.
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Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Kensington Mill District
Traction Company
Kensington
Levy
Alleghany Avenue
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Jackson Streets
Forty-ninth
Woodland Avenue
Forty-first Street
Laverford Avenue
West Philadelphia
Kensington Avenue
New York
Pratt
Central Labor Union
D. Clarence Gibboney
Murphy
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Bucklen Arnica Salve Named Best Healer
Advert says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures cuts burns bruises sores and more with instant efficacy. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Sons for 25 cents.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Cotton acreage trimmed as reports show declines across states
The Journal of Commerce notes a 2.5 percent drop in cotton yield prospects from last year based on 1,800 reports with May 25 data. Texas shows a 4.5 percent increase due to drought, while Louisiana and Mississippi suffer larger cuts from boll weevil fears.
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the Journal of Commerce
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Tennessee
Florida
Alabama
Was Binkley’s Death a Case of Murder
Dr. John T. Binkley of Evansville Indiana found dead in a Wellington hotel room at age 82. He was shot in the face with a revolver on the bed. one chamber empty. Relatives believe murder. watch purse and valise missing. valise later found with medicine and toilet articles nearby a whiskey bottle. Dr Binkley was once a well known physician in Chicago.
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John T. Binkley
Evansville
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Wellington Hotel
George Upchurch
Dr. Binkley
Women Who Are Envied For Health And Beauty
An 1890s style advert promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for skin eruptions nervous irritability and poor complexion caused by kidney poisons. The copy claims the tonic purifies blood steadies nerves and improves stomach liver and kidney function. Available for 50 cents at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Sons.
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W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Prince of Wales Celebrates 44th Birthday in London
The Prince of Wales turned forty four today in London and Windsor. He is stated to be in excellent health as congratulatory messages poured in from royal family members and personal friends. Salutes were fired in London Windsor and by ships at naval stations.
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London
Prince of Wales
England
Windsor
Foley's Kidney Remedy Aids Elderly Men With Prostate Trouble
A Dexter Kentucky writer claims Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his father's kidney and bladder issues after physicians suggested prostate enlargement requiring surgery. The testimonial notes rapid improvement after two bottles and recommends it for elderly men.
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Foley
L. E. Morris
Dexter, Ky
Rie
Montclair Honors 90th Birthday of Sculptor Thomas Ball
Montclair New Jersey June 8 Thomas Ball the renowned sculptor turns ninety today. He remains active in art though recent years slowed his work. Born in Charlestown Massachusetts he studied in Boston and left painting for sculpture in 1851. He lived in Florence for years and now resides in Montclair. His famous works include Washington statue in Boston Public Garden and Webster statue in New York’s Central Park.
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N. J
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Ball
Charlestown
Mass
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Florence
Italy
America
Washington
Public Garden
Daniel Webster
Central Park
New York
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