Brick Incident on Broad Street Leaves Painter Wounded
A painter, Timothy Ginn, was struck on the head by a falling brick from a building on Broad Street occupied by The Hub. He suffered a deep head wound but survived after the bleeding was stanched and foreseen recovery in a few days. In a separate note, a Chicago Inter Ocean item recaps a romantic tale of a marriage proposal involving John and Mary in Missouri after a long courtship and a misdirected letter.
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Timothy Ginn
Broad Street
Ginn
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Chicago
Chicago Inter-Ocean
John
Mary
St. Louis
Missouri
Soft Loop Eyelets Offer Gentle Back Lacing
The soft loop eyelets provide smooth lacing at the back and do not cut the lacer, unlike metal eyelets. They reduce abrasion and improve comfort while securing the garment.
Soldier’s Letter and Local Requests Highlight Pain Balm Trust
The narrative recalls a soldier named John Swift in St Louis and a Chicago return. George S. Anderson of Rossville York County Pennsylvania praises Chamberlain’s Pain Balm after a rheumatic flare and seeks a dozen bottles for himself and neighbors, noting its use for rheumatism, lame backs, sprains, and burns. The product is sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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John Swift
St. Louis
John
Chicago
Geo. S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Oras
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Chamberlain
J. L. Moore
South Bugettstown
Negro mob tries to lynch foreman at Tennessee quarry
In Chatanooga area near Lookout mountain, about forty black quarry workers attacked the foreman home with pistols and rifles. The family fled into the mountain as gunfire shattered the house. blood traces suggest injuries, but no white officers were present and authorities have yet to arrest anyone.
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Chatanooga
Tenn
Citico
Georgia State Line
Lookout Mountain
Anrest
Reunion visitors urged to secure Charleston lodging
May 1. Intending visitors to the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Charleston are urged to arrange accommodations in advance. They should write or wire P. Evans, chairman, with party size and price needs so he can secure suitable lodging promptly to avoid delays and inconvenience.
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Charleston
United Confederate Veterans
P. Evans
The Web of Life Poem and Rheumatism Ad for Pain Balm
A poem about life's delicate web and divine design contrasts with a testimonial claiming Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured rheumatism. The piece mentions a family anecdote from John Snider in Freed West Virginia and a sales note for H. R. Palmer & Sons.
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Chamberlain
John Snider
Freed, Calhoun Co
W. Va
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Secretary Alger Declines Scramble for U S Senate
Detroit May 1 Secretary Alger said he would appreciate the honor of the United States Senate if the state should send him there but would not engage in a scramble. The notice includes a mix of anecdotes and ad copy about remedies and local sales.
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Detroit
Mich
Alger
Michigan
United States
McMillan
Senate
Bishop Turney Sermons in Athens Stir Racial Debate
In Athens Bishop Henry M. Turney preached at Bethel A. M. E. and later at the courthouse, urging Negroes to follow God’s will and return to Africa. He argued newspapers misjudge Black preachers over rape and urged obedience to the “good old way” amid a large white audience. He spoke while suffering a headache, keeping listeners engaged for over an hour.
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Henry M. Turney
Athens
Betlel A. M. E
Broad and
Billups Streets
Georgia
Court House
Bishop Turner
Africa
Widow of Hungarian Nobleman Murdered in Texas
Mrs. M. G. Mandarsy of San Antonio, a wealthy local woman, wife of a Hungarian nobleman banished years ago, was murdered and her body burned. Police suspect robbery. a Mexican laborer employed at the residence was arrested after being found on fire around 2 a.m.
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San Antonio
Tex
M. G. Mandarsy
Dr Sawyers Ukatine advertised as cure-all remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr Sawyers Ukatine offered for five cents with a 25 cent bottle, claiming cure for kidney issues dyspepsia constipation headaches rheumatism eye puffiness pimples and skin whitening, with a testimonial from P E Grisham of Gaars Mills Louisiana and H R Palmer & Sons as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Sawyer
P. E. Grisham Gaars Mills
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Cablegrams Seal United States Germany Link
Berlin reports Emperor William and President McKinley exchange messages on a new transatlantic cable. Both leaders express joy and hope the line will unite the two nations, promote peace and mutual understanding, and strengthen international telegraphy.
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Berlin
William
McKinley
United States
German Empire
Dalton Ga Arrest on Attempted Assault Charge
Dalton Georgia April 80 A mulatto eighteen year old man was jailed by Sheriff Johnson on a charge of attempt to assault the daughter of Captain William Brown of Murray county. A posse captured him near Dalton after he failed to escape. The suspect claimed he entered to wake the younger brother for fishing and accidentally touched the bed. Sheriff Robinson of Murray county later arrived with a warrant for Manuel and took the prisoner to Spring Place. Local opinion favors the law taking its course.
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Dalton
Hisco Manuel
John M. Johnson
William Brown
Murray County
Tilton
John Perry
Robinson
Manuel
Johnson
Spring Place
Whitfield County
Miracle saves baby in runaway horse accident on Dougherty street
A four year old boy pushed a baby carriage with his infant brother along Dougherty street when a startled horse kicked the carriage. the carriage broke but the child escaped injury. The horse dashed the buggy into two trees, then fled until captured. Nearby Dr. W. B. Conway tended Norine Cooper, ill with pneumonia, as the scene unfolded.
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Dougherty Street
W. B. Conway
C. W. Cooper
Norine Cooper
Mr. Cooper
George Veas
Alfred W. Vess
Sanford
Otis Praises Volunteers in Philippines Dispatch
General Otis arrived aboard the Sherman and spoke highly of the volunteers in the Philippines. He praised their discipline and bravery, noting no complaints despite exhausting conditions under a tropical sun and their strict obedience to orders.
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Otis
Philippines
San Francisco
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Michael Bros
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Alice F. Dunlap
Atlanta Journal
California Pig Syrup Co
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Hood
Texas
Uncle Sam
Germany
John All
L.R. Wooten
Quitman
M. A. Simmons
M. A
L. M
Sappvice
Co-Operative Detective Agency
Nashville
Kabs Ryke
Ripiné
Babe
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