The Buffalo mix up on a New Mexico Supreme Court bid
A mistaken nomination mix up in Washington wrongly named Silas Alexander of Buffalo as associate justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. Officials realized the error from a clerk’s memorandum and halted Senate action to correct the record before confirmation.
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Este
Washington
Dawe WL McMillan
New York
City of Dutaloe
Vanderbilt
Supreme Court of New Meat
McMiiki
Astate
Santa Fe
Mr. Median
Stas Alexander
Vrealdemt
State, War and Navy
Griggs
Uriges
Bli
Senate
Tre
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Alexander
Buffalo
McMilgan
Silas Alesander
United States
Abe
Ag Paw
Capitol
Mixiaken
Stina Alexander
United States Senate
Republic
Looking For Work and Grain-O Endorsement Letter
A man seeks work telling a house keeper he will scrub or wash for his wife. A separate letter from Dr A C Jacison endorses GRAIN-O as a coffee substitute, praising its likeness to the best Java and Moca.
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Jookia
Milladelphia Record
Odd Fellows leadership and growth noted in western Pennsylvania
Ken Arand of Pennsziscula and S.A. Steel of Praburg lead a ceremony as the Grand Lodge announces reforms in Odd Fellows. The report highlights Steel’s decades of service, the order’s global reach, and membership figures, with references to Georgia lodge expansion and health evidence requirements for members.
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Ken Arand
Pennsziscula
S.A. Steel
Praburg
Steel
Pennsylvania
Istrler
Lina
Dita
Wiklasburg
Warren Foster
Hianece Committee
McKinley
District of Columbia
Odd Fellows
Mae
C. W. Pomeroy
Las Jose
Cal
Georgia
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Meo Reports Regional Pocahontas Council Meeting
Ned Meo notes the Great Sun Council of the Degree of Pocahontas of Massachusetts will meet in Marblehead on June 15. Paul C. Buck is elected great junior sagamore of Pennsylvania. The Sparta order issues certificates for 2500 1500 and 1000 with opposition from aldermanic members.
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Ned Meo
Great Sun Council
Pocahontas
Massachusetts
Marblehead
Paul C. Buck
Junior Sagamore
Pennsylvania
Paueituek Tribe
Manian Council
Order of Sparta
Sparta
Alder
Submarine Cable and Patented Bitters Roll Back the Years
The piece recalls an early ocean cable laid across the English Channel about ten years ago and likens its pioneering feat to the introduction of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It extols the bitters as a universal remedy for dyspepsia indigestion flatulence constipation biliousness nervousness or lacrimation and urges sufferers to try it for renewed health and sleep.
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English Channel
Hostetter
Knights of Pythias Promising North Carolina Outlook
The Knights of Pythias report a prosperous condition in North Carolina with several new judges activated and more expected soon. Endowment rank gains last year boost prospects, Kentucky lodges reinstate members, and towns show strong membership growth as 1901 is anticipated to be a peak year. The administration is praised for wise efficiency and broad support.
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North Carolina
Kentucky
Bucklen’s Arrive Salve Heals Terrible Burns Fast
A report notes a gasoline stove explosion that burned a woman here but Bucklen’s Arrive Salve cured the running sore that followed. The ad touts its effectiveness for corns sores skin diseases and piles and mentions W I McKee’s drug store. Also adds a dessert query and Jell O pudding mix claim with flavors and quick preparation.
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Nw. Beal
Mer
Kirkman
Bucklen
W.I. McKee
Slips of Matrimony and Sudden Marital Reprisals
A London Tit-Bits note recounts wedding interruptions and strange twists. Examples include a groom believed dead returning just as his bride wed another, a jilted lover reclaiming a legacy and reforming vows, and a Manchester ceremony halted by an unseen voice of objection. Additional cases cover a missing groom, a clerkenwell bigamy arrest at the altar, and a wife seeking revenge through a staged wedding ending in arrest.
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Lancashire
Widlow
Aldo
Bla
Spain
Kate Harwood
East Indies
Hiter
Lia
Nemesis
Hin
Manchester
Pane
Lackney
Duidat
Clerkenwell
Herbert
America
Lemins
London
Defective bus blamed after house fire and near fatality
A Philadelphia Meconte report notes a deadly house fire where a servant girl was nearly burned to death. Witnesses claim the blaze was caused by a defective bus and crew attempted to remove the girl who refused to leave without two wearied items.
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Philadelpata
Significance of the Word Craft In Masonry
A fragmentary note discusses Masonry and craft symbolism, mentioning speculative Masonry, grand commands, and lodge rituals. It records names such as Exyasia Baldwin and George B. Melee, the New York Rosy Templars, and notes on lodge customs and the Masonic Home Journal. The article also references Webb Chapter St A M of Cleveland and a keystone relic from Water Street, dated 1826, with a Masonic emblem.
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Pertund
Maronie
Sionilard
A. Metalloch
Roiguts Templars
Arkin Bad
Hane Lodge
New York
Luis
Exysiza TV
Baldwin
North Pole
Pole
George B. Melee
Ashfornia Knights Templars
Denneyae
Rand
Masonic Home Journal
Albert Edward
Webb
St. A. M
Cleveland
Water Street
Masonic Temple
Massachusetts
Modern Woodmen Achievements and 1902 Convention Plans
The Modern Woodmen society reports 1 002 603 000 dollars in insurance in force and leads fraternal societies in policy holders and total coverage. Through April 10 deaths totaling 238 000 dollars are recorded, 8 000 less than the first half of March. Delegates will receive convention badges in St Paul, with 492 000 dollars paid on 207 death claims from the April board session. Grand Rapids members push to host the 1902 national convention there.
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Woodmen Society
Modern
Wood Then Society
St. Paul
Modern Woodtien Society
Board of Directory
Grand Rapids
Modern Woodmen Society
Woodmen
Ancient Knights Establish Tartford College Branch
Consul General Begg oversees the new college of the order in Tartford. An imperial tribunal receives an ancient Chinese water chain of silver coins linked by nine gold links bearing order emblems. the coins show heavy wear but no date. A rapid growth program for Ancient Knight homes signals a new Bureau branch for several months at Obio.
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Ancienat Knights
Tartford
Begg
Imperial Tribunal
Obio
Knaighthoml
National Organization Bureau
Order of Athe San Jose Lodge Fund Drive News
The Order of Athe in San Jose lodge with a 250 member roll launches a fundraising drive to build a new hon. The text notes that a card proves Elk status and hints the year shows greater growth and leadership than predecessors.
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Order of Athe
San Jose
Cairo
Ita
Woodmen of the World Organization Growth Mentioned
The Woodmen of the World rose from origins in 1800 to over 200000 members with 4090 camps. About 50 camps operate in New York state, while the order has pursued logging business in the state for several months.
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Woodmen
Orian! V
New York State
Order of Heptasophs gains 7000 members in Pittsburg area
The Improved Order of Heptasophs, led by Morris Cohen of Pittsburgh, reports its supreme archon progresses the order to a membership of seven thousand.
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Cqrair
Ueptacophe
Order of
Heptasophs
Ta Syearsoll
Morris. Cohen
Pittsburg
Supreme Archon
All Is Selfishness The Wise San's Theory Exploded
A humorous parable from a Chicago Herald piece explores selfishness as the motive behind optimism, pessimism, love, and philanthropy. The wise man trips on a water plug, prompting a pupil to ask if selfishness prompted the stumble, which leads to a quip about Darwin.
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Souther
Chicago Herald
Actor Crane Steals Hat For The Senator Portrayal
The Chicago Chronicle recounts how actor William H. Crane borrowed Senator Plumb of Kansas’s hat to perfect his performance in The Senator. Crane swapped hats at a Washington dinner, then wore Plumb’s hat on stage, mimicking the southern senator’s look throughout the run.
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Crane
Senate
Washington
William H. Crane
Plank
Kansas
Wid Lad
Plumb
Tagatlsa
Crage
Mike Plumbh
Crine
Crange
Caight Crane
Chicago Chronicle
Dr King’s New Discovery Saves Child and Niece
Mrs W K Haylard of Armonk New York says her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life after other remedies failed. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered. Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to this medicine. Infallible for coughs and colds. 50¢ and $1.00 bottles guaranteed by W H McKee. Trial bottles free.
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W. K. Haylard
Armonk
N. Y
W. H. McKee
Prussian Crop Report Notes Wheat Quality
The official Prussian crop report states winter wheat is poor while summer wheat is fairly good. The assessment highlights weaker grain prospects for winter planting and steadier yields for summer crops.
Peculiar Silence Noted About Miles In Post Column
Fragmentary Post text queries Miles about knowledge and behavior. The snippet suggests ignorance as a common trait among unspecified people, with a cryptic remark about kavw. The tone hints at a satirical or observational piece from a local paper.
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Miles
Chilcuzo Post
Eye Droop Linked to Strained Vision in Aging
Fragmentary report notes eyelid droop as a sign of aging linked to strained eyesight and foggy vision. Guidance suggests correction through faithful manipulation of health practices and regular checkups to reduce symptoms.
S S S Blood Purifier Promises Cure for Diseases
The Swift Specific Co announces S S S a blood purifier and tonic claimed to cleanse the blood of poisons, improve health from the first dose, and cure conditions like Cancer Scrofula Rheumatism Eczema Psoriasis and Contagious Blood Poison. It cites fifty years of cures and invites medical correspondence to discuss cases without charge.
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S.S.S
S. S.S
Troud
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Bids Sought for Amesville School House Contract
The Board of Education of Amesville district invites sealed proposals for building a school house. Bids due June 12 1901 by noon. Each bid must list all interested parties include disinterested guarantee. Lowest responsible bid preferred with 90 day completion.
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Amesrlile
Board of Education
L. Henry
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