Wreck of Missouri Pacific Freight Kills Three Near Nebraska City
An 88 car Missouri Pacific freight derailed after a bridge burned near Paul station ten miles south of Nebraska City on September 16. Engineer Thomas Gillian, fireman Ronse Miller, and brakeman William Foster perished in the blaze. Conductor Montgomery survived. The engine and 26 cars were left a mass of burning cinders, with damage estimated at 125000 dollars. No. 10 passenger train rerouted to Nebraska City after the bridge collapse. Coroner Castens headed the inquest. clearing the wreck and bridge repair would take days.
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Negraska City
Missouri Pacific
Here
Tom Gian
Miller Ronse
William Foster
Paul Station
Montgomery
Gillian
Atchison, Kan
Omaha
Thomas Gillian
Slater
No. 10
Nebraska City
Weeping Water
Auburn
Fire Rages in Lincoln Business District
A large Lincoln fire raged through multiple downtown buildings including the Western Newspaper Union and the Masonic temple. The blaze spread to the Methodist church and Webster block, threatening a wide block from M street to the alley between Eleventh and Twelfth. Estimated stock loss reached about 100000 dollars.
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Lincoln
Western Newspaper Union
Jacgh North
Nebraska Independent
Masonic Temple
Methodist
Webster
M Street
Eleventh
Vanderbilt Funeral of Cornelius Vanderbilt Held at St Bartholomew's
Funeral services for Cornelius Vanderbilt were held at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church New York with family and close friends present. Bishop Potter and Rev Dr David H Greer officiated, dust sprin kling and burial rites followed, then the casket moved to the Vanderbilt mausoleum Newdorp Staten Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelius Vanderbilt
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church
David H. Greer
St. Bartholomew’s
Potter
Greer
Henry Morgan Stone
Trinity Church
Newport
Richard Henry Warren
Chopin
Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Vanderbilt Mausoleum
Newdorp
Staten Island
Border Complications Free American Cowboy Escapes to This Side
A Texas border episode centers on Franco, an American cow boy held after a fatal clash. Guards kill a Mexican officer aiding Franco’s escape in Naco. Jerrado Acedo, born in Tucson, helps Franco flee jail, then both cross to this side with Mexican guards reacting and Troop F patrolling.
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Bisser
A. T
Franco
Clayton
Naco
Jerrado Acedo
Tucson
Acedo
Ramacy
Thera
Ninth Cavalry
Cabinet Meeting Notes Slow California Trip Plans
Washington September 16 only four cabinet members attended the session as President announces an extended Chicago tour toward Minneapolis and St Paul. Discussion focused on cornerstone laying in Chicago and coordinating cabinet presence with the presidential party. Des Moines conference names 12 delegates to the May 1900 Chicago general conference with ministerial and IO delegates listed.
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Washington
Gage
Root
Emory Smith
Griggs
Chicago
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Shaw
Denison
Des Moines
HE. M. Holmes
Boone
W. T. Smith
New York City
William Stevenson
Osceola
T. McK. Stewart
E. L. Eaton
J. H. Seneney
Lno
Governor Shaw
Doerschuck jailed for contempt over boycott probe
Refusing to answer questions, A N Doerschuck, a member of the Kansas City Pharmaceutical association, was sentenced to jail by Special Commissioner Vineyard investigating the group by order of the state attorney over claims of a cut rate druggist boycott. He was released on his own recognizance and will face a hearing soon.
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Kansas Dry
A. N. Doerachuck
Kansas City Pharmaceutical Association
Vineyard
Doerschuck
Telegrams Terse Summary Of Early 20th Century Events
The International Coopers union recognizes the eight hour move. U.S. gold certificates in exchange for gold spin total $54,259,430. Respects Nothing, a Pine Ridge Indian, gets three months for butchering another Indian’s beef. General Brooke reports a Matanzas yellow fever death of Charles Hopkins of Arizona. National Association of Traveling Railway Engineers adjourns in Cincinnati, to meet in Cleveland next September. P H Stack of Omaha elected president. Jack O'Brien defeats Tommy Tracey in Chicago at Fort Dearborn club after six rounds. G W Purcell of United Mine Workers arrested in Kentucky for inducing a strike while under contract.
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International Coopers’ Union
Pine Ridge
Brooke
Havana
Matanzas
Packer
Charles Hopkins
Arizona
National Association of Traveling
Cleveland
P.H. Stack
Omaha
Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
Tommy Tracey
Australia
Fort Dearborn Athletic Club
Chicago
G. W. Purcell
National Board of
United Mine Workers
Altamont
Pittsburg
Krugers Government Staunch on Seven Year Franchise
A blue book from the colonial secretary includes Milner’s August telegram urging end to suspense over Transvaal franchise. Kruger interview claims aliens have equal rights but promises arbitration, while Cape Town notes Boer near Ramathlabama and Manchester regiment arrival. Transvaal stands by seven year rule and may seek arbitration. war seen as unlikely but possible.
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Kruger
Pretoria
Transvaal
Chamberlain
Cape Town
Times
Newcastle
Ramathlabama
Johannesburg
Manchester Regiment
Capeown
Frederick Walker
South Africa
Natal
Gibraltar
Capa Town
Suszerainty
Dreyfus to Withdraw Petition for Revision of Trial
Paris reports indicate Captain Dreyfus will withdraw his petition for a revision, clearing ground for the government to pursue a pardon. He would leave the army and may seek cassation if new facts arise. He plans to settle in southern France after release, amid mixed domestic opinions.
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Trish Hiss Jeffeies
Queenstown
Dominion Line
New England
Boston
James Jeffries
Jeffries
Gork
O'Connor
Sharkey
Ronnes
France
Paris
Daily
News
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Dreyfus
Sea Service for Schley Seeks command of South Atlantic squadron
Admiral Schley to take command of the South Atlantic station with an expanded squadron as tensions rise in Africa and Central and South America. Cincin nati and Detroit likely to join Marblehead, total five or six ships. Department sees strategic importance of the post.
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South Atlantic
Washington
Schley
Navy Department
Department
Cincinnati
Detroit
Marblehead
South Africa
South
Central America
South Atlantic Command
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to soothe the child, soften the gums, relieve wind colic, and function as a superior remedy. Sold at twenty five cents per bottle.
Babies Should Not Be Given Strong Medicines
The notice warns against giving infants hot or strong medicines for colic or cholera like Begg's diarrhoea balsam, stating that toofantam is safe and sure.
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Begg
Medicinal Claims and Patient Testimonials Featured
A dated advertisement extols Dyspepsia Core as a scientific remedy that digests food and cures dyspepsia. It quotes M A Ket ron of Bloomingdale Tenn and Helen Mellenry of Bismarck ND praising cures. The piece also promotes One Minute Cough Cure for pneumonia related lung distress and claims for liver pills, diarrhoea balsam, and Chamberlain's remedy as widely trusted. Vic Emmert & Co and H G Weber & Os distribute.
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M. A. Ketron
Bloomingdale
Tenn
Vic Emmert & Co
Helen Mellenry
Bismark
N. D
Epidemic of Diarrhoea Reported in Florida Town
Mr A Senders of Conca nut Grove Florida reports a diarrhea epidemic there. He suffered a severe attack but was cured after four doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He says others who tried it found it the best medicine they ever needed. Sold by Vic Emert Co and H G Weber Co.
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Chamberlain
Vic Emmert & Co
H.G. Weber & Os
A. Senders
Concanut Grove
Fla
Gale
H. G. Weber & Co
New Great South American Kidney Care advertised relief
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Care. Quick relief for pain, urinary retention, and backache claimed. Banner Salve advertised for skin cures with Emmert & Co and F Parsons & Co listed among sellers. several typos and garbled phrases but overall an old time patent medicine promotional note.
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F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic
Towa
Grain-O a healthful drink from purée grains
A reader endorses Grain-O saying initial dislike gave way after a week and never returning to coffee. The beverage nourishes the system, with children drinking it freely and benefiting. It is a strengthening substance of pure grains sold at 15 and 25 cents.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Mothers
Word to Mothers. Mothers of children affected with croup or a severe cold need not hesitate to administer Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It contains no opiate nor narcotic. safe for babies and adults. Widely praised in the United States and foreign lands. For sale by Vic Emmert & Co and H G Weber, Clo Chester H Brown, Kalamazoo Mich. Dyspepsia Cure claims to cure indigestion and improve digestion. Vie Emmert & Co. endorsements cite Robt Moore of Lafayette, Indiana. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are praised for constipation and liver ills. never gripe. Vie Emmert & Co.
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Bucklen
Vic Emmert & Co
United Stats
Vic Emmert
Chester H. Brown Karmazoo
Vie Empfert Vas Co
Rob’t Moore
laFayette
Lod
de Witt
Vie Eniivert & Co
F. Parsons & Co
Atlantic, Lown
Dwnovlé
Turners Downturn to Piles Healed by DeWitts Salve
E B Turner of Campton Missouri is cured of piles after seventeen years and more than twenty attempts with various remedies. Physicians and surgeons endorse DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, while warnings against counterfeits are issued. Vie Emmett & Co.
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E. EB. Turner
Campton Mo
DeWitt
Vie Emmett & Co
Best Cough Remedy Claims Mighty Cures on Earth
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a rapid cure for coughs and lung issues, claiming a 24 hour cell cure if started early and even instant throat paralyzing effects. It cites endorsements from Henry R. Whitford of South Cannann Connecticut and lists prices at 20 and 50 cents. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers for constipation and general cleansing without gripping.
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Warner
H.G. Weber
Henry R. Whitford
South Canann
Conn
Vic Emmert
Warner's White Wire of Tat Syrup cough remedy
To Care Cold in One Day. Take Warner's White Wire of tat Syrup, the best cough remedy on earth. 26 and 50 cents. H. G. Weber & Co.
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Warner
H. G. Weber& Co
Consuiption
Cire—Warner
H. G. Weber & Co
Grain-O Promises Relief for Coffee Drinkers
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a cure for coffee related stomach and digestion troubles. It claims Grain-O tones the stomach and nerves, offers nourishment, and contrasts with coffee. Also promotes Begg's Little Giant pills as a permanent cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. Sold by F Parsons & Co. in Atlantic and nearby towns.
Begg's German Salve Promises Quick Healing
An old remedy used by German housewives, Begg's German Salve is claimed to cure scalds burns sores cuts and bruises without a scar. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve is praised for wounds burns scalds and irritations with quoted endorsement from Mrs. Hime Bolles of Englewood Nursery Chicago Vie Kimmert & Co.
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Begg
de Witt
Hime Bolles
Englewood Nursery
Chicago
Vie Kimmert & Co
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Begg's cherry cough syrup as providing instant relief for chest discomfort and claiming to cure the worst cases of coughs and colds. It also promotes Tar Syrup and Warner's White Wine of Tar as the best cough remedies with a one day cure claim, priced at 5 and 50 cents, from H. G. Weber & Co.
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Ustlia
Begg
Foreclosure sale notice in Cass County Iowa 1899
Sheriff sale under special execution from District Court Cass County Iowa directs sale of lots 7 and 8 in block 43 City of Atlantic to satisfy judgment in favor of J D Mountain against Clara A Brewster J M Brewster and Greet Bay Lumber Co. Sale set for October 6 1899 at Atlantic Court House door at 16 o clock. Buyer to pay cash. Sheriff P Hus sheriff.
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District Court
Cass County
Jawa
J.D. Mountain
Clara A. Brewster
JM. Brewster
Clara A, Brewster
J. M. Brewster
Greet Bay Lumber Company
Atlantic
Cassemaly
Court House
P. Husheriff
Iowa
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