Slocum System Claims Cure for Consumption in Four Preparations
An advertisement-style notice credits Dr. T. A. Slocum with a complete four-part method to cure consumption and related ailments. It promises a building-up food, a cough-killing regimen, mucous relief, and a tonic boost, available by mail order from Slocum Laboratories in New York. Readers are urged to act now by sending full name and addresses to receive the complete system.
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T. A. Slocum
Locum Laboratories
Pine Street
New York
Pia Street
N. Y
Roosevelt Seeks Joint Panel on Corporate Franchise Taxes
Albany March 28 Governor Roosevelt sends a message to the New York Legislature urging the appointment of a joint legislative committee to investigate taxation of public franchises held by corporations and to report to the next session. Discovered by a Woman reports a dramatic recovery from disease attributed to Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with trial bottles offered locally.
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Roosevelt
New York
Albany
N. Y
Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hammick & Co
Shelby, N. Y
Smith Bro’s
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Judge Hart Warns Jasper Jury on Lynching Mobs
Monticello Georgia March 28 Jasper superior court opened with Judge John Hart delivering a stern charge to the grand jury. He warned that anyone lacking moral courage to perform duty must be discharged and said no lynching participant should serve on a jury. The note reports two lynchings since the prior court. Warren J. Smith & Bro. advertises Dr Sawyer's Wild Cherry and Tar for bronchial ailments.
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Monticello
Jasper Superior Court
John Hart
Sawyer
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Third Georgia Soldier Stabs Old Negro in Eye
In Waynesboro Georgia March 28 the Third Georgia train to Augusta halted for water. A soldier, without cause, jabbed a bayonet into the eye of Sam Witherspoon an elderly crippled black man who had come to the train. The town murmurs for identification of the assailant.
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Georgia
Waynesboro
Augusta
Sam Witherspoon
Harrisburg Rumors Point to Quay Conference Debate
Rumors from Harrisburg claim a conference of Senator Quay's statewide supporters will meet at the executive mansion on Wednesday to decide the senatorial contest. Quay reportedly cannot travel from Florida, leaving his candidacy to trusted allies as C. L. Magee and followers who backed him may split within ten days. Opponents of Quay plan to mobilize a strong showing tomorrow or Wednesday after voting among a dozen candidates. Yellow Jaundice Cured. A Philadelphia reader reports relief after Elec tric Bitters cured six months of illness, with endorsement from M A Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky. Sold by Smith Bros and H R Palmer & Sons Druggists.
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Harrisburg
Senator Quay
Executive Mansion
M A. Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
Smith Bro’s
H. R.palmer & Sons
Snow Storm Rages Across Kansas and Surrounding Areas
A severe snow storm blanketed the southwest with up to six inches in some spots. Webb City saw four collapsed store fronts from snow on awnings, Pittsburg’s streetcars halted, and Independence reported high drifts. Oklahoma faced a blizzard like mix of sleet and snow. wheat may benefit in Kansas while fruit crops suffer in territories amid ongoing shortages. Planters suffer as conditions persist.
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Kansas City
Webb City
Pittsburg
Kan
Independence
Oklahoma
Kansas
Dewey Cables for Men and Ships to Manila
Washington records show Admiral Dewey cabled for more men and ships as U S plans accelerate. The South Atlantic squadron sails toward Manila while the President weighs enlisting up to a hundred thousand more troops. Officials debate Dewey cipher details and fear potential calls to arms as Morolos pushes to secure positions.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Department
War and
Navy Departments
South Atlantic
Manila
Congress
Dewey
Morolos
Third Immune Regiment Poised for Savannah Transport
Washington reports delays in loading the Third Immune regiment as it is collected from multiple points. The quartermaster general said the transport loads today and will sail after two more ports to pick up more men, aiming to reach Savannah by Friday. A cough remedy advertisement follows, urging Scott's Emulsion for lung protection.
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Washington
Savannah
Scott Showne Chenin New Yorks
An OCR fragment mentions prices and a druggist entry with names Scott Showne and Chenin New Yorks. Context unclear. contains limited readable entities and no clear event or outcome.
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Scott Showne
Chenin New
New York Woman Freed in Badger Case. Charged With The Waldorf Theft
Mrs Fayne Strahan Moore was discharged on her own recognizance by Justice Fursman in the supreme court on the badgering charge against Martin Mahon. She remains held on $1000 bail for stealing silverware from the Waldorf Astoria hotel. she expects to post bond. Mahon, the key witness in the badger case, has fled the city and prosecutors have not secured his attendance.
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New York
Fayne Strahan Moore
Waldorf-Astoria
Mahon
Badger
Married on First Sight Wealthy Widow Weds Attorney
Seattle March 28 Wealthy widow Mrs Irma Knight formerly of Galveston and Wood City Cal and J C Dupree a Seattle lawyer wed after meeting for the first time about twelve hours earlier Mrs Knight arrived from San Francisco Dupree handled her legal business and they became engaged by mail after agreeing to marry if they were satisfied with each other's appearance Both are middle aged.
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Seattle
Wash
Irma Knight
Galveston
Tex
Wood City
Cal
J. C. Dupree
Dupree
Harvey resigns as Chicago platform committee head
W H Goin Harvey resigns as general manager of the ways and means committee of the Democratic national committee. Samuel B Cook of Missouri is appointed in his place and has long directed the office. Harvey cites inability to secure agreement on a practical aggressive policy, while wishing success for the Chicago platform.
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Chicago Platform Democratic Committee
Chicago
W. H. “Goin” Harvey
Ways and Means Committee
Democratic National Committee
Samuel B. Cook
Missouri
Cook
Harvey
Ways and Means
Break in Pennsylvania Senate Balloting Gives Dalzell Lead
In Harrisburg on March 28 anti-Quay Republicans abandoned favorites and voted for John Dalzell of Pittsburgh. The sixtieth ballot yielded Quay 87 Jenks 69 Dalzell 51 with 207 votes cast. 104 needed for choice. Antis say the move hurts Quay while denying desertion from their ranks.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
John Dalzell
Pittsburg
Quay
Jenks
Dalzell
Cuban Bandits Active Near Guanajay
Havana March 28 The bandits near Guanajay in Pinar del Rio province remain active. General Diaz the Cuban commander has issued a proclamation to the Sixth army corps urging a speedy termination of the disorder. Bandits crossed the border stealing livestock from Bernadora estate Artemisa and followed toward Guanajay where traces were lost. It is unclear if the raiders are Cuban or Spanish.
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Havana
Guanajay
Pinar del Rio
Diaz
Sixth Army Corps
Sultan Receives Straus United States Minister in Constantinople
In Constantinople on Friday Oscar Straus the United States minister was received in private audience by the sultan after the selamlik ceremony. He came with Mr Drake a relative of Col John Hay and was presented to the sultan who conveyed salutation to the secretary of state. The sultan praised Straus for his impartial and energetic handling of negotiations and said American representation had Turkish officials' goodwill.
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Constantinople
Oscar Straus
United States
Mr. Drake
Col
John Hay
Mr. Straus
Drake
America
No Longer an Army Post in Anniston Camp Shipp Ends
Anniston Ala March 28 Army headquarters in the city were abolished as General Royal T Frank relinquished command to Captain F P Fremont who will set up at the provost guard camp until Wednesday. The last troops Company A and Company E of the Second Infantry will depart for Augusta Ga marking the end of Camp Shipp.
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Anniston
Als
Royal T. Frank
Pe-ru-Na Claims Infallible Catarrh Cure Across Nation
A long claim letter series touts Pe-ru-na as a universal remedy for catarrh, la grippe, coughs, and bronchitis. It cites endorsements from Congressman A. T. Goodwyn of Alabama, T Sherman Bryan, and the Sisters of St. Francis, plus a Duluth and Columbus letters praising rapid relief and a prevention of chronic illness.
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A. T. Goodwyn
Alabama
Washington, D. C
St. Francis
Sisters of
St. Francis of St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylum
East Main Street
Rose Avenue
Columbus
Ohio
S. B. Hartman
John Williams
West Second Street
Duluth
Minn
Hartman
Peruna touted as cure for catarrh by doctors and actress
The article promotes Pe-ru-Na as a universal cure for catarrh citing letters from Miss Annie Wyandotte and other figures. It claims recovery of voice for performers and includes testimonials from Congressmen, a judge, and military officers. It notes widespread catarrh and urges readers to request a free book and insist on Pe-ru-Na.
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Annie Wyandotte
Dr. Hartman
Catarrha
Peruna
Fifteenth Street
Jackson Avenue
Kansas City
God
Pe-ru-na
Sadie Martinot
Hartman
Geo. Kersten
Hiartman
Remarkable Meigs County Doctor Kicks Leg Rumor to Bar
A Pittsburg tourist shares a tall tale about a Meigs County physician famed for a severely shortened leg from inflammatory rheumatism. On a Cincinnati-bound river steamer he orders whisky, balances oddly on the cane rest, and drinks with a hopping flourish, prompting the puzzled bartender to doubt what he saw.
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Pomeroy
W. T. Uhlmer
Pittsburg
Columbus
O.) Press-Post
Meigs County
Cincinnati
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