Somoa Ambush Reacts to Allied Forces Losses
Washington reports British and American forces under Lt Freeman were ambushed near Apia. Casualties include Lt Philip B Lansdale Ensign John R Monaghan and Coxswain James Butler with several wounded. Rebels suffered unknown heavy losses as fighting continued and heads were removed from guards in ritual displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kautz
Yo Ehakland
N. Z
Secre Sory
Navy
United States
Freeman
Apia
Philip B. Lansdale
John R. Monaghan
James Butler
Norman Edsal
Albert Kautz Tion
Mutaafa
Maguigi
Stuart
Kuntz
Supreme Court
Samoa
Mataafa
Germany
Vaslao
Angel H. Freeman
Tauranga
Philip van Horn Lansdale
Philadelphia
Seaman Hunt
Porpoise
Lansdale
Royalist
Hunt
Flight of Filipinos in Mountain Retreats
General Wheaton led the Tenth Pennsylvania and Second Oregon with artillery at daybreak to force rebels from the area between the railroad and foothills near Santa Maria. One American soldier wounded as 1,000 rebels allegedly concentrated in Santa Maria fled toward the mountains, burning villages behind them. Rebels attempted rear-fire from jungle to slow the advance but largely failed as the main force retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheaton
Mawaiva
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Santa Maria
Mantua
Lawton
Lumban
Paite
Laguna de Bay District
Pagsajan
North Dakota
Inclina
Lawton Campaign Reported Concluded With Success
Washington dispatch says General Lawton's campaign ended in great success with favorable results. Lawton dispersed insurgents near Santa Cruz and captured all lake trade vessels and a Spanish gunboat. Wheaton drove the enemy 10 miles east of the railway line. casualties were light. Spain signals Mindelo and Polo evacuation planned. OTIS reports a Denver Rio Grande hospital fire at Salida Burns, Colorado. patients evacuated, loss $10,000 insured. new annex saved.
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Lawton
Washington
War Department
Otis
Santa Cruz
Wheaton
Malolos
Spain
Mindela
Polo
Salida Burns
Sampa
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande Hospital
Samoa Commission to sail for Apia on Badger
The Samoan commission will sail for Apia aboard the US transport Badger from San Francisco on April 25. Baron Speck von Sternberg of Germany joins as the German member, enabling unanimity in findings and early settlement of the Apia clash.
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Osptaina Stuart
Sturdes
Mataafa
Herr Rose
Wasnixerox
Samoa
Washington
Eatly
Kautz
Secretary of State
Apia
Philadelphia
Lansdale
Monaghan
Department
Mare Island
Scheutze
W. §. Hughes
Schofield
Hetherington
Steele
New York Navy Yard
State Department
High Commission
Great Britain
Germany
Commission
San Francisco
British Foreign Office
Mr. Eliot
Islands
Badier Tate
Hay
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Peru
Baron Jernberg
Foreign Office
Erray
United States
Associated Press
Baron von Buelow
Wrong Ways of Mrs George Trial Cites Attorney Testimony
The prosecution highlights attorney W O Werntz testimony about threats and plans by Mrs George against George D Saxton, following a murder last October. The bench rules against counsel involvement in alleged crimes, allowing admission of conversations and the defendant’s claims of mistreatment by Saxton. International Y W C A officers are named for Milwaukee with a slate including Mrs G M Howe and Mrs R F Morse.
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Saxton
Cantrox
George
W. O. Werntz
George D. Saxton
James 8. Sterling
Mrs. George
Prairie fires threaten Bassett Newport and Atkinson area
Fire sweeps the plains with extensive prairie blazes reported along the Elkhorn road in Blut and Rock counties. Bassett residents defend their town as Newport and Atkinson come under threat, with flames pushing into unsettled land south of Atkinson and possibly into Garfield county. The Union Pacific corridor and Platte river natural barrier see valuable property endangered.
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Plaina
Oma
Elkhorn Road
Bluit
Rock
Bassett
Newport
Atkinson
Garfield County
With
Union Pacific
Platte River
A Life for 50c and Various Patent Remedies
A collection of vintage advert lines extolling Fo ley's Kidney Cure Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup and Angel's Dainty Dyes for fabrics One Minute Cough Cure and De Witt's Little Early Risers as quick safe remedies Grain-O as a coffee substitute touts stomach digestion and nerve nourishment with prices at 14 and 25 cents per package Vic Emmert & Co and F Parsons & Co distribute these claims to cure cold pneumonia bronchitis and coughs while promoting health products and fabric dyes
Appointment of Executrix for William Hamerick Estate
Notice that Mina Humerick has been appointed and qualified as executrix of the last will and testament of William Hamerick of Cass County Iowa. Creditors are asked to pay promptly and those with claims to present them for allowance. Dated April 1809.
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William Hamerick
Cass County
Iowa
Mina Humerick
Executrixz
Cure a Cold in One Day Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old style cure advertisement claims one day relief for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a money back guarantee if not effective. It emphasizes the genuine tablets marked L B Q and notes a cough and chest symptoms. Vic Emmert & Co. is listed as a supplier.
One Minute Cough Cure credited with saving child
Sedalia Missouri conductor reports his daughter was near death from croup until using One Minute Cough Cure. Advert claims claim widespread success in easing la grippe coughs and severe lung throat troubles. Vic Emmert and Parsons & Co market the remedy with testimonials.
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Vic Emmert Co
J. Sheer
Sedalia
Vie Emmert & Co
Vic Emmert
Proverb Play Steers Sarsaparilla Ads to Charm
An advertising firm led by C. J. Hood & Co uses bright quaint proverbs as starters in a clever campaign for Sarsaparilla. The titled quips are paraphrased to fit the product, aiming to spark public discussion and recall through breezy ad copy.
Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Adverts
An old advertisement extols Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhoea in children, priced twenty five cents per bottle. It also features a testimonial from W J Cuyler of Red Creek praising Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism and household use, from local merchants Vic Emmert & Co and H G Weber & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Cuyler
Red Creek
Cuyler
W. G. Phippin
Red Creek Herald
Forsile Oy
Vic Emmert & Co
J and H. G. Weber & Co
Foley’s Kidney Cure Sold by Vic Emwert and Co
Kidney diseases promoted with a guaranteed remedy or money refund. Sold by Vic Emwert and F Parsons & Co. The ad markets Foley's Kidney Cure as a tested treatment with refund if not effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Vic Emwert
F. Parsons & Co
Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup Cough Remedy Ad
An advertisement claims Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup cures a cold in 24 hours if taken early. It asserts relief from a lingering cough in one minute by paralyzing the throat and promotes long term throat and lung health. H.G. Weber & Co.
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Warner
H. G. Weber & Co
H.G. Weber&Co
Foleys Kidney Cure Presents Cure For Kidney Pain
A. B. Farrington of Constantia New York reports years of kidney pain ended after one bottle of Foley s Kidney Cure. He recommends it to friends and praises rapid relief. Also notes Foley s Honey and Tar for respiratory ailments like asthma bronchitis and hoarseness sold by Emmert and Parsons Co.
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Mr. G. Vacuer
Osgood St
Chicago
Foley
Vic Emmert
F. Parsons &Co
A. BR. Farrington
Constantia
Vic 5
Emimert
Parsons & Co
Vie Emmert Sod 'l
Proverbs Paraphrase Ads Spark Clever Debut
A breezy ad campaign by C I Hood Co uses quaint sayings and proverbs to launch a series of clever advertisements for Sarsaparilla. The bright, well crafted copy turns familiar lines to fit product subjects, sparking public discussion and recalling earlier cures like the One Minute Cough Cure.
Chamberlains and Witch Hazel Ad Claims in Worcester Enterprise
A Worcester Enterprise advertisement highlights Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with testimonials from W A Stroup of Popomoke City Maryland. It promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for frost bites burns sores eczema and piles and touts Grain-O as a healthful coffee substitute priced 15 to 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Vie Emmert & Co
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Mindanao
Boston
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State of Ouro
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Lucas County
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Elkton
H. G. Waber & Co
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Angel
de Witt
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B. R. Wasson
Agt
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Messrs
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Sarsaprilla
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Worcester Enterprise
W. A. Stroup
Popomoke City
H. G. Weber
Nighols’ Bank
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Walker Bros. Stables
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E. A. Tharnish
Commercial Bank
Atlantic, Iowa
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