Uncrowned Queens and Dr. Pierce’s Promises for Women
A 19th century plea on redefining queenhood as womanhood and urging women to seek medical guidance by letter. It touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female diseases and infertility, sharing testimonials of improved maternity and urging free consultations from Buffalo, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Nenes
Mia
Blanche E. Evans
Parsons, Lamerne Co
Wilkes- Barre
Dr. Pierce
T. F. Cooreel
Parsons
J. B. Everritt, Esq
Hagerman, Washin
Mn Co
Fla
Doctor Pierce
The
Invalids’ ‘Hotel and Surgical Institute
N.Y
R. V. Pierce
Common Sense
RB. V. Pierce
Alban's Troops prepare to attack insurgents near Chorrera
General Alban with 1,100 men advances on the insurgents at Chorrera near Panama. Government forces, armed with cannons and modern rifles, plan a front and rear assault aided by General Castro while Liberal forces under General Yuego and Domingo Diaz contest command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Alban
Chorrera
Panama
Boyaca
Castro
Yuego
Domingo Diaz
An Alban
Pinzon
Venezuelan steamer carries arms to Colombian insurgents
Large shipment of Mausers and cartridges sails from Guayra on a Venezuelan steamer bound for the Colombian insurgents. President Castro’s position hinges on success, with ministers opposing his policy. General Juan Pietri’s forces gain in Carabobo as a special Colombian commission arrives via Allegheny to meet with the Colombian minister in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guayra
New York
the Tribune
Caracas
Castro
Venezuela
Juan Pietri
Carabobo
Special Colombian Commission
Allegheny
Savanilla
Diego de Castro
Colombia
Antonio L. Armenta
de Castro
Washington
Coloubian
Complex South Africa problem needs broad British understanding
Natal and Cape Colony dispatch suggest the South African issue is deep and cannot be captured by newspapers. The British are urged to impress on locals that their education pushes them toward a dominion stance with biblical justification. The correspondent argues for decisive action to quell rebel sentiment before peaceful governance can resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannat
South Africa
Natal
Cape Colony
Cabtoria
Trial of Mrs Bonine for murder of census clerk Ayres
The trial of Mrs. Lolanda Bonine for the murder of census clerk James Seymour Ayres Jr. began in Criminal Court No. 1 in Washington. She pleaded not guilty as witnesses and jurors were sworn and the courtroom filled with spectators and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayres
Washington
Lolanda Bonine
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Renmore Hotel
Justice Anderson
Bonine
Trial Details Amid Counterfeit Plate Case in US Court
In Philadelphia on November 19 the Semple trial resumed before Judge McPherson over aiding and abetting Arthur Taylor and Baldwin Bredell in counterfeiting plates. Arthur Taylor’s cross examination revealed discrepancies though Bredell corroborated his claim that Semple suggested counterfeiting to gain clemency by surrendering plates to the government. A separate note promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles and wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Bredell
Philadelphia
John L. Semple
Camden
Arthur Taylor
Baldwin
McPherson
Unite States Court
Semple
de Witt
G. F. Carter
Atlante
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Sonth & Bro
Peninsular Telephone plans big stock increase in Tampa
The Peninsular Telephone Company reports a 300000 dollar stock increase to 600000 dollars at a meeting in Tampa attended by over two thirds of stockholders. The expansion funds will cover long distance lines and more town exchanges from Arcadia to Tampa as operations intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peninsular Telephone Company
Tampa
Fla
Arcadia
Holton Block Fire in Charlotte Causes $100000 Loss
Fire in Charlotte's Holton block destroyed the Holton store and caused about 100000 in losses to groceries and dry goods firms. Water cut off by a pumping station accident hindered flames but was restored, preventing spread to nearby blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
Holton
Black
H. G. Link
R. H. Pield
B. K. Bryan
Oglesby Bros
J. H. Sloan
Oglesby
Trade and College Streets
Holton Block
Alabama
Gallion
Ala
City Treasurer S suspended amid misconduct charge
Buffalo city treasurer Philip Gerst is suspended after a charge of misconduct in office and keeping inaccurate accounts. The notice alleges cash on hand exceeded by about 50 000 dollars. The accounts examination continues as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Gerst
Buffalo
N. Y
Dieb
Philip Gerat
Gerat
New York Horse Show Opens at Madison Square Garden
Shetland brood mares led the opening ride in the bark covered arena at Madison Square Garden today as judges prepared for the horse show. The day crowd was small but seats are nearly sold out for tonight with enthusiasts and professionals close to the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Garden
Garden
A. J. Cassatt
Philadelphia
B. D. Morgan
Theodore Hitchcock, Jr
F. W. Sturgis
Wheaton shoots Houlihan in Savannah dispute
In Savannah on Habersham Street John F Wheaton shot Thomas Houlihan a lodger and landlord over alleged attentions to Houlihan s wife The wound is non fatal Wheaton was arrested Sheriff Hutchings shot dead by accidental discharge in Cedartown while handling coal John Hutchings had served as Polk County treasurer and was an Odd Fellow and Mason Michael Dively a Kansas City pioneer merchant dies at 73 Blackburn vs Alabama Midland Railway yields 10000 verdict for Blackburn Joe Brown sentenced to 10 years for burglary Thomas Russell shot by a Negro in Danielsville with a dangerous wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
John F. Wheaton
Thomas Houlihan
Habersham Street
Wheaton
Houlihan
Jyoune
Howlihan
Cedartown
John Hutchings
Polk County
Newt Tumlin
Carroll County
Kansas City
Michael Dively
hare +njay
Somerset County
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Hannibal and
Bt. Joseph
Blackburn
Bainbridge
Navy
Boence
Albany
Martin Blackburn
Alabama Midland Railway Company
Waycross
Montgomery
Macon
Joe Brown
Georgia Penitentiary
Felton
Bible Superior Court
W. A Streeter
New and
Oak Streets
Atole
Dense Fog Triggers Chicago Elevated Collision
Dense fog in Chicago caused multiple rail accidents early today. An I train collision killed 18 year old Thomas Meaney and injured 12 others, with several more incidents on Northwestern Lake Street and South Side lines. The factory train stalled at Adames Street, the express struck, leaving victims including Fred Jones and William Mahon among the seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Persen
Lake Street
Thomas Meaney
Fred Jones
William Mahon
Charles Gallagher
Sale of the Islands deemed foregone conclusion
Dispatches from Copenhagen report the sale of the Danish West Indies nearly concluded. The public notice mentions safeguards for colonies and planters in Santa Cruz, while addressing Danish policy and ministerial stance. A separate ad promotes Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co. and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Copenhagen
Santa Crus
Bridge contract in East Africa for $1,000,000
The Bridge Company of Philadelphia secured a about $1,000,000 contract to build twenty steel bridges for the Uganda railroad in Africa. They were the lowest bidders and expect quicker completion than rivals. The bridges will replace older wooden structures found inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Africa
Philadelphia
Can Bridge Company
Uganda
Africa
Philadelphia Company
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America
Bureau of Medical Correspondence
Y. Garithers
Broad
Thouins
Colones Streets
Athens, Ga
Y.carithers & CO
Billups Phiniy
Cotton Factor
Broad Street
Near J.S. King & Co
Geo. W. Scroggs
Hall County
H. Rb, Palmer & Sons
Warren J. Smith & Bro
Key West
Accomac
Liverpool
Raleigh
Meade
Secretary of the Navy
R. L. Meade
Marine Corps
Naval Yard
Sumner
Denny
Marine Barracks
Corning
Ohio
Moy
Pepsin Syrup Co
Mon
Ioslio
Teyleville
Dr. Caldwell
Perry County
W. B. Eads
Jonesville
Busklen
H. R. Palmer & Son
W. J. Boith & Bro
Globe
London
Hay-Pauncefote
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
Great Britain
West Indies
Canada
Honolulu
Pacific Cable Company
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Chamberlain
B. BR. Palmer & Sons
Smith Bros
Shetland
Heira
Charlies Bazilla
St Paul
Minn
Charles Bazilla
St. Paul
Capitol Building
Alte
Bazills
Capitol Square
George
Winchester
H.R. Palmer & Sona
Wheaton Shoots Houlihan
Danielsville
Thomas Russell
Comer
Goody MacLeroy
Funkenstein
Dors
Maiti Sey &Funkenstein
Athens
Windy City
H.R. Palmer & Sons and Bros
Danish West Indies
California Fig Syrup Co
Portland
Conan Teenetan
A. W
Darmstadt
Darmstadt Museum Societies
Ernst Ludwig
Kingston
Jamaica
Grand Cayman
Magnate
Morgan
J. Plomont
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