Trained men seek refuge as storekeeper deflects mob
Chicago reports a violent Christmas day incident near Throop and Eighteenth streets. A trolley accident killed Mages Denmark, five, prompting a mob attack on motorman Fred Bernier and conductor Patrick Hanley. Bernier sought refuge in a drug store where proprietor Kvitek produced a Winchester and threatened to shoot, keeping the mob at bay until police arrived. Elsewhere, Kansas Kid Harshman claimed a Hot Springs robbery confession, and Hon. M. A. Hanna’s health was described as generally good with a temporary illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohicacgo
Mages
Denmark
Throop
Eighteenth Streets
Fred Bernier
Bernier
Patrick Hanley
Maxwell Street
Howeer
Mr. Evitek
Mr. Kvitek
Seattle
Gay Harshman
the Kansas Kid
George Conkling
Northern Pacific
Hot Springs
Harshman
Conkling
Christmas at the White House Then and Now
Christmas festivity at the White House described as joyous and homelike with a grand noble fir in the library. Mrs. Cleveland directed tree decorating as children from the president and cabinet shared presents and carols while staff received tokens of esteem. In Meeks murder case, John Hall in Fulton Missouri is linked to the 1896 Carrollton killings after a drunken spree, with his children found freezing in a barn and a granddaughter recalling the Meeks neighborhood. Hall remains silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabinet Circle
White House
Mrs. Cleveland
Marion
Ruth
Cleveland
Taylor Brothers
Meeks
Fuuron
John Hall
Carrollton
Hall
Mary
Nellie
Mary Clayton
Browning
Papa
Boston Strikes Declared Off as Cars Return to Service
Boston December 26 The West End strike is declared off by the Motormen and Conductors union supreme council. Early morning cars operate and reinstatement of former workers increases, restoring regular electric car trips across all lines before noon. Unionists kept from jobs include prominent strike leaders. American interests in Mexico The Second federal district court suspends the sentence of the Monterey and Mexican railway embargo judge and may release the sentence. case may go to the supreme court. American creditors urged to exercise patience and trust the court’s equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West End
Supreme Council of the Motormen’s and Conductor’s Union
Mexico
Crrr
Second Federal District Court
Monterey
Supreme Court
Mexican Herald
High Tribunal
Big Blaze Destroys Buildings in New York on Dec 26
Fire in New York on December 26 destroyed a five story office building and a four story factory, severely damaged the New York Polyclinic hospital, forced patient relocation, and caused about 500000 dollars in damage while displacing numerous nearby residents. Ex Queen Lilive Kalani arrives in Boston after NY visit arriving at Park station greeted by William Lee and family and lodging at Parker House. Injunction again at boycott in Kansas City amid Armour Packing dispute. Salvation Army feeds over 5000 in St Louis with 1000 basket dinners. Local resident J H Bridenbaugh dies from accidental poison.
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New York
East Thirty-third Street
New York Polyclinic Hospital
Boston
Lilivekalani
Hawaii
Park Station
William Lee
Lee & Shepard
Parker House
Salvationists
St. Louis
Salvation Army
Open Letters From a Chicago Doctor to Mrs Pinkham
A collection of letters from women seeking Mrs Pinkham’s aid with gynecological ailments notes their desire for public truth about treatment outcomes. It cites testimonials from Lucy W and Lucy B, highlighting hope, recovery, and the promise of publishing only with authorial consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Sam
Lucy
Chicago
Lucy B. W
America
Mrs Pinkham
Swayne Ointment Promises Cure All Skin Diseases
An advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a cure for skin eruptions and mentions Shiloh's Cure for throat and lung diseases. It lists vendors Emmert and M. J. Davis & Son. A local Ottumwa Male Quartette's fourth lecture in the M E church drew a packed audience, praised for fine voices and repeated encores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Shiloh
Hie Emmert
M. J. Davis & Son
Wis
M. E
Ottumwa
Old Kentuck Home
Jesus
Christmas Aid At M E Church Helps Over Fifty Families
Rev Wickersham urged gifts to the needy instead of personal presents. Baskets and money were collected Thursday and distributed Friday morning by a committee. A program led by Miss Nellie Hutton preceded the distribution. Over 100 packages and more than 200 people benefited, embodying the phrase The Poor Ye Have With You.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E
U. P
Santa Claus
Shuter
Mercadante
Nellie Hutton
Epworth League
Shilohs Cure Featured Across Multiple Advertisements
An assortment of 19th century medical ads promote Shilohs Cure for consumption and coughs, Shilohs Vitalizer for digestion, and various remedies like Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Mystic Cure for rheumatism. Vic Emmert and M J Davis & Son in Lewis market these products, alongside Dr Kay’s Bear and other tonics, with testimonials and price points noted.
Dance in 8 moles at Franklin Grove event
A readable fragment notes a dance event at Franklin Grove with unclear details. The text mentions a night party and references a group or organizer, but specifics such as date, time, and participants are not decipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Grove
Necessity Cascarets Candy Cathartic Advertised Cure
An advertisement touts Necessity Cascarets as a wonderful medical discovery praised for cleansing the entire system and aiding kidneys liver and bowels. It claims relief from headaches fevers colds and biliousness and promotes Shiloh's Cure for consumption. Vic Emmert and M J Davis & Son in Lewis Iowa sell the products.
No-To-Bac Quit Smoking Ad from Sterling Remedy Co
An old ad promotes No-To-Bac as a wonder cure for smoking, promising strength and vigor. It claims the remedy weakens nicotine's hold, guarantees cure, and offers a free sample mailed to readers in Chicago or New York.
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Cure
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
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Deuvggist
Henna
M. A. Hanna
Hanna
San Francisco
Dixon
Lees
Kroels
Tantaus
Ayer
L Inv
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Maas
Tate Ayer
THE
White Mouse
Topeks
Kan
Foster
United States Court
Armour Packing Company of
Kansas City
Mistyke
Dakota City
J. H. Bridenbaugh
Atlantic
General Assembly
Iowa
Cass County
District Court
W. M. Myers
D&wit
Sarah
Frank Pellet
Pellet
Blue Lion
Corrigan, McKinley & Co
Blue Iron
Negaunee
Mich
Asm
Wyerhaus Lumber Syndicate
Wisconsin
New England Society
Painapetoma
Harmon
Griggs
New Jersey
Lippett
Rhode Island
New England Society of Pennsylvania
John H. Converse
Santa
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Auburn
American Banking and Trust Company of
M. E. Church
Atlantic Nationa Atlantic, IQ
A. Mowaid
B AL Henderson
T G Turner
NILES
4. Mowaid
C. Lb. Brown
Ere Panna
Sassau HL
Henderson
Farné
Solic
United States
Canada
Atte Telephone
Wrisley’s
Karl
Vic Emmert
M. J. Davin & Son
Lewis
Bucklen
Arnica Balyue
Gale
F. Puson & Co
Emmert
Lewin
Mary Svabek
South 14Th St
Omaha
Neb
Kay
Baer
Dr. Sweyne&Son
Philadelphia
Bilt
M. J. Davis & & Sons Lewis
OLD Line Insurance Companies
Tilden
OPERA
Lousehold
M. J. Davis
Karl's
Lewis, Towa
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