California Fig Syrup Co patent remedy advert and local notices
An old style advertisement for California Fig Syrup Co promising a pleasant laxative from senna and figs, with cautions about imitations. Followed by reports of a suicide in Bremley, J. E. Jollie shooting himself after leaving notes. Then a Macon incident about Josh Walton disguised to evade lynch mobs and a medical claim for Dr Kings Now Discovery with free trials and guaranteed relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauhorsta Fio Synur Co
California
Fia Sugur Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Gan Francisco
Cal Sauvisville
New York
N. C
All Druggiata
Seventh District Campaign Opens After Stokes
The Seventh district congressional race to replace the late J William Stokes opened with a mass meeting at the courthouse. Four candidates Brantley Howell Buchanan and Alls denounce ship subsidy imperialism and trusts and favor immediate Nicaragua canal construction. They oppose MacLaurin policies and filed pledges with State Chairman Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Buuren
J. William Stokes
Jones
Thomas F. Brantley
Orangeburg
O. W. Buchanan
Sumter
M. P. Howell
Colleton
Kansas City
Nicaragua Canal
MacLaurin
Miss Gatlin Not Missing in Masavinne Tenn
A false report claimed Amanda Gatlin of Masavinne was missing and relatives searched New York. She is safe in Southampton with Mr Packard this summer. a brother-in-law who recently returned from New York says he visited her last Friday. Relatives deny the disappearance claim.
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Miss Gatlin
Masavinne
Tenn
Amanda Gatlin
New York
Mr. Packard
Southampton
L. L
Enya
ISHAFFER SOUNDS THE TOCSIN OF WAR
Pittsburgh August 1 reports that President Shaffer orders a general strike. United States Steel aims to restart idle plants, with Clark's mill in Pittsburgh resuming operations. Workers and officials describe quiet, orderly scenes as negotiations appear unlikely to reopen. 100000 steel workers nationwide affected.
Alabama Convention Debates Reconsideration Of Solicitors Election
The Alabama convention spent the morning debating whether to reconsider the vote on section 28 of the judiciary report. It related to selecting solicitors by popular vote. The body refused to reconsider and adjourned after tabling a 60 cent tag tax proposal to 10 cents and directing the legislature to fund agricultural schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxtoomreny
Ala
Morrissette
Contest Over Will of General Mexia May Involve Texas Estate
New York reports Dallas court battles over the will of General Mexia who died in Mexico in 1896. The estate includes more than 60,000 acres in Texas and bonds. Mrs Mary Gray Mexia and her daughter Mise Amnea Lace Mexia contest the will, once valued at 1,000,000 and now thought near 200,000. Plowman, Dallas lawyer, arrives to discuss possible compromises as rivals seek settlement terms.
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New York
George H. Plowman
Dallas
Tex
Mary Gray Mexia
Henrique Mexia
City of Mexico
Mise Amnea Lace Mexia
Mexia
City of
Mexico
Texas
Plowman
Mia
The
Herald
Court of
Mia Mezia
Patterson
N.taywi
Toxia
Dias
Zenen
Naprot Ulu
Mary Gray
New Orleana
Tampico
Mra Ramsey
A. O. Ramsay
United States Army
Ramsay
Jamesay
Clarence M
Inez
Adela
Mar W. Weightman
Gearest
Ines
Adele Ramsey
Plowcan
England Do Not Sign Protocol Delays Reported
Washington August 7 The state department has heard nothing from Mr Rockhill for days about Peking affairs and is puzzled by why English representatives may have failed to protocol There is hope Mr Rockhill will clarify soon despite delays signaling no grave issue in the treaty conclusion Walter Wilson Found Dead In Bed Riverton N J age about 60 formerly a baker and cracker maker now with Walter G Wilson & Co He died at home The report notes his trade prominence and career shift From a Banker and Warehouseman I recommend K K K Liver Pills to all who suffer constipation or liver trouble Samuel Evans Milledgeville Ga Seven Dead In Locust Street Explosion No new fatalities at hospitals total known dead seven with some missing Floods subsiding in Ricburn state weather improving The World's Greatest Fever Medicine Johnsons Chill Fever Tonic claims cures or money back Jacobi Guilty Mepps Ala on trial for assault involving Miss Parker Imboden Ark mail robbery report says all letters opened and checks taken
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Pittsburg
Shatter
Warren Tae Th
Ces Pee
Oath Anes Ttttsburg
Lawrenceville
Louis
Brown
Captain Brown
Mil Shay
Upper and Low
Union Mills
Carnegie Company
G Brown
Shaffer
Department
England
Washington
State Department
Rockhill
Peking
Sory
Walter Wilson
Walter G. Wilson & Co
Riverton
N. J
Wilson
Educate Your Bowels Training Claim Promoted
An old advert claims bowels can be trained like muscles and the brain. It promotes Cas carets Candy Can train bowels to do right with genuine tablets stamped C C C. Sold by druggists, not in bulk. Roc.
Knights Templar Conclave to Be Held in Louisville
The twenty eighth triennial Knights Templar conclave in Louisville August promises $100000 for elaborate features. Officials plan public worship, parades, ball, and Kentucky Derby site at Churchill Downs with four army officers judging a drill among entries from San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, and more. Local merchants highlight remedies and health notices alongside event details.
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Louisville
Knights Templar
Broadway Methodist Church
J. C. W. Coxe
Washington
Iowa
San Francisco
Churchill Downs
Crmnanderies
Denver
Chicago
Cincinnati
Parkersburg
W. Va
Pittsburg
United States Army
Borae Ahow
Mra
Iowa Republicans contest for governor at state convention
At the Iowa Republican state convention August 7 the contest for the gubernatorial nomination continued with Cummins gaining strength as Harriman forces wavered. Herriott’s support dwindled and may not be offered on the ballot, while Cummins appeared poised to secure a large vote on the first or second ballot amid a tense credentials process. The lieutenant governorship was also a live issue with potential late moves by Cummins supporters.
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Oxpan Ramps
Hoerriott
Useleas
Herriots
Doue
Cummins
Harriman
Ceutenant
Thas
PARDONS ISSUED AS TRAIN VAGRANTS PLEA TO GOVERNOR
General Montgomery Ala Aug 7 Governor Jelks is pardoning Butler county tramp convicts as fast as clemency applications arrive. Twenty six vagrants were picked from Louisville and Nashville trains at Greenville in July and released on their own recognizance after reports they had been punished. Two men named Ellis were pardoned as soon as petitions were received. The governor says those who have talked to him will be turned out after serving brief sentences averaging around 70 days.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jelks
Butler County
Louisville
Nashville
Greenville
Tepee Way
Ellis
Enlarge Florida Capitol Project Sets Stage
About 75 000 will be expended to enlarge the Florida state capitol in Tallahassee as authorized by the last legislature. Governor Jennings appointed William A Blount Herbert J Crane and O M Brown to the capitol improvement commission with the governor as president and the state comptroller as secretary. The panel will supervise enlarging and repairs per architect Frank P Milburns plan and secure contracts to complete the work.
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Florida
Tattanasaen
State Capitol
Jennings
William A. Blount
Pensacola
Herbert J. Crane
Lakeland
Georgia Pensions Roll Expected to Rise Substantially
Atlanta reports that the pension roll may increase by about 125000 to 150000 next year. Commissioner J W Lind says 851 new indigent pensioners 44 disabled 10 widows have been approved, totaling 904 new apps. Additional 1047 widows from the last act are to be added, with more names anticipated as applications continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
J. W. Lindsay
Lindsey
Jonas
Fern
Troops Escort Ross to Canton for Trial
Governor orders 160 soldiers of the Fifth Regiment to accompany Raymond Ross, a convicted rapist, from Atlanta to Canton for trial in a special session of the court. Major W. W. Barker leads the escort as the case proceeds through the legal process.
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Canton
Atlanta
W. W. Barker
Raymond Ross
Robbery at Vallejo puzzles detectives in San Quentin link
Police theorize the Vallejo Selby Smelting robbery was hatched in San Quentin and involve two paroled convicts. A witness may help identify the suspects while officers search hills near the works for hidden plunder. A lookout site with empty cartridge boxes was found above the plant. The company denies employee involvement.
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San Quentin
San Francisco
Selby
Vallejo
Gibson
Quentin
Dalug
Econ
Andeate ' Ago Hs
By Works
Occidental
Eureka
Golden Gate
Sausalito
French Ambassador Faces Turkish Delays Over Quay, Claims
Aug 7. At Constantinople two France Turkey matters delay M. Constans with the Porte. Paris signals possible recall but prefers a speedy settlement. In Knoxville East Tennessee drenched by rain. Southern Railway washouts and landslides disrupt schedules. fears for Wautanya River bridge safety.
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Pans
Associated Press
Constantinople
M. Constans
France
Turkey
Porte
M. Delcanse
Paris
M. Constant
Knsoxvittz
East Tennessee
Southern Railway
Norfolk and Western
Bristol
Tenn
Southern
Wautanya River
Me Kept Hia Leg Heal With Electric Bitters
Twelve years ago J W Sullivan of Hartford Conn scratched his leg with a rusty wire causing inflammation and blood poisoning. After two years of severe suffering doctors urged amputation but he used Electric Bitters and 13 boxes of Backlen's Arnica Salve and his leg recovered fully. Electric Bitters claims to cure eruptions eczema totter bal t rheum sores and all blood disorders. Palmer Smith & Bro guarantee satisfaction with a 50 cent price.
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J. W. Sullivan
Hartford
Conn
Electric Bitters
Earth
H. R. Palmer & Sona
J. Smith & Bro
Preventive Remedies Cited For Cold and Worms In A Pleading Ad
A compact old style advertisement urges early use of Mexican Syrup to cure irritated throat and cold symptoms. It touts affordability at 25 cents a bottle and claims strong efficacy. also promotes Mother's Worm Byrop as a safe remedy, suggesting unseen worms and health threats.
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Aly
J. E. Jollie
Hly
Bremey
J. E Jollie
Central Depot
Jollie
Chattanooga, Rome and Southern Railroad
Central
Methodist Church
Woodmen of
Macon
Josh Walton
Bible
Fiovilla
Flavius
Waarod
Mao
Tate
Dr. Kings
H. R. Palmer & Hon
Smith & Bro
Stokes
Csi
Ishaffer
Ilong
Smilla
Clark’s
Sens
Painc
Lan jeOntcheon
Allochauy
Grarthing
Eld Aly
Frisco
Sam Francisco
Gage
Masimee
Reading
Readino
Reading Railroad
Prince Seld
Alabama
Ania Eey Ae Et
Mex
Samuel Evans
Milledgeville, Ga
Putapeipata
Debria
Locust Street
Ricruono
Tadve Sara
Johnson
Hang Johnson
Jacobi
Mowrdomxny
Sanford Jacobi
Mabel Parker
Imboden
Ark
Tlanta GA
Knights
Templar
Dr. King
New Life
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bro
Geveral
Statehouse
Georgia Pensions
Ross
Vanidliffi
Cairely
Muteporvise
Bod Bese
P. J. Borkmann
Kanawha To
Ohio River
Piass Vor
Carnegie Library
Omanorre
N.C
Charlotte
Wee Ee
W. J. Smith
Burdes
Gooch
W. C. Mattox
Phinizy
Doe Atore
Seattle
Tacoma
Everett
Whatcom
Fairhaven
Olympia
Ballard
Stars of
Chichester
RLINE
Burpen’s
Brumby Drug Co
D. W. McGregor
Clayton St
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