Farewell to Diaz as he sails from Mexico to Spain
President Diaz bade farewell in Vera Cruz as he left for Spain aboard the Er Ypianga. Huerta and other officers voiced support for Diaz’s future leadership if needed, while Diaz signaled readiness to lead loyal forces again if the country faced danger. Soldiers and family joined the emotional departure.
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Vera Cruz
Dine
Mexico City
Spain
Diax
Mexico
Diaz
Huerta
Man Confesses Murder in Wilton Case
Farmington Maine June 1 After confessing to county officials a man named A B Wilson of East Wilton is jailed in the Wilton county jail and will be brought to court today to face a murder charge for shooting Gideon Chase at Chase's home in Wilton last night.
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Farmington
Gideon | Chase
Chase
Wilton
Wilson
East Wilton
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
An old advertisement warns many suffer kidney trouble without knowing it. It promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a remedy for back pain, urinary issues, and related conditions. The ad claims the product corrects inability to hold water and burning during urination, and it ends with a mail order address in Binghamton, New York.
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Ke Cn
Binghamten
N.Y
Ubename
Kilever
Sarsaparilla Health Tonic Promises Blood Purity
An old advertisement touts Hoods Sarsaparilla as directly acting on the blood to purify enrich and revitalize the system. It urges readers to take the tonic today in liquid form or as chocolate rooted tablets called Sarsataba.
Mystery of New York Murder Deepens as Letters Read
Detectives probing a New York murder as a decomposed body was found in a tub uncover two letter sets from the victim's parents directed to two different men. Suspect Sohieh admitted writing a letter signed Anna to himself and claimed intent to show it to his wife. A habeas corpus writ sought to compel prison officials to produce Schiob at the inquest.
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New York
Sohieh
Anna
Tombe Prison
Schiob
Wickersham cites anti trust crackdowns after court rulings
Washington June 1 Attorney General Wickersham told the Howie committee on expenditures in the justice department that Supreme Court rulings in the Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases will fuel efforts to criminally convict law violators. He discussed sugar trust dealings, the friar lands sale, and a $2,000,000 restitution with Strong & Cadwallader and Havemeyer, noting penalties were not pursued due to insufficient evidence and government reservations.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Standard Oil
American Tobacco Company
Wickersham
Howie
Department of Justice
Heall
Texan
Friar Lands
Philippines
American Sugar Refining Company
Strong & Cadwallader
New York Cotton Exchanger
Heart
Henry W. Taft
Department of Justice and Treasury
American Sugar Ref
New York
Wickervam
Nie Cs
Ball
Woman leaps to death in Parker House window
Mrs. Margaret Jackson wife of John F Jackson Milwaukee businessman sprang from a Parker House window during a period of temporary insanity and died instantly on the stone pavement below. The couple had come from Wisconsin so Mr Jackson could receive medical treatment.
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Boston
Margaret Jackson
John F. Jackson
Milwaukee
Parker House
Wisconsin
Child Cruelty Case Spurs State Action
A young girl suffered torture when her mother burned her tongue and lips with a red hot poker. The incident prompted the Governor for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to intervene and protect the child. C. Carsten, secretary of the society, reports over 400 investigated maltreatment cases in the past ten months. Barre discussed plans to build a granite manufacturing plant to boost local industry and prevent neighboring towns from gaining the new plant.
Large Contract Offer for Dr Howard's Constipation Remedy
A. large contract describes Dr Howard's specific powder for constipation and dyspepsia at half price with money back guarantee. D. F. Davis, an enterprising agent, claims hundreds of bottles sold and no returns. The ad pitches quick relief for dizziness, headaches, poor digestion, constipation and straining after meals, promoting the dinner pill as a popular remedy in major cities.
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D. F. Davis
Dr. Howard
Notable Gentlewoman’s Remedy Promotes Comfort and Digestion
An advertisement extols a fig based laxative elixir praised as pleasant to taste, cleansing to the system, and effective for indigestion and constipation. Marketed as genuine Syrup of Figs, it claims wide family usage and availability from leading druggists, with price information implied.
Vermont Railroads in Debate Over Dead Line Policy
A St Albans Messenger report discusses T H Byrnes Boston and Maine rail official remarks at Barre and Montpelier highlighting Vermont railroad profits and service. It cites Central Vermont Grand Trunk New Haven and B and M stockholder concerns, fare rates, and potential route changes affecting passengers and communities along the lines.
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St. Albans
T. H. Byrnes
Boston & Maing
Montpelier & Well River
Barre
Mellen
Montpelier and Hare
Vermont
Central Vermont Railroad
Byrges
Central Vermont
Rutland
St. Jotmabury & Lake Cham
Aid Bowton & Maing Line
New Haven
Boston & Maine
Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk
Tidewater
Canadian Northwest
Grand Trunk Pacific
Parson
Pertiapa
Boston & Maine Lane
Central
Ummer
Burlingston
White River Junction
Aesman
Narre
Richford
Byrnes
Eczema Cure Beauty Wash Promoted By Burl Wells
An advertisement touts D D D as the premier eczema and skin ailment cleanser. It claims the mild liquid clears pimples blackheads and rashes, leaving skin soft and clear like a healthy child's. The copy urges readers to get a bottle today and keep it in the house, noting Burt L Wells at 190 Worth Main Street Barre Vermont as the source.
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Burt TL. Wells
Worth Main Street
Barre
Vermont Rail Debate Highlights Grand Trunk Influence
The article argues Grand Trunk’s lower New England rates preserved Vermont access to Providence and enhanced regional trade. It cites potential $1,000,000 in extra Vermont revenue if Central Vermont grew, notes granite transport feats, and stresses service as pivotal, while lamenting Vermont’s lack of power in railroading and forecasting broader reach with a transcontinental line.
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Central Vermont
Grand Trunk
New Haven
Boston & Maing
New England
Vermont
Grand ‘Trunk
New London
Providence
Bee
En Haven
Boston
Maine
Byrnes
Gas
O'Meara Reappointed to Governor's Council Seat
Police report confirms Stephen O'Meara reappointed to a five year term on the governor's council. Heaton and Jane serve on the council for a week, per the appointment notice from the police department.
O'Meara Faces Hard Challenge in Democratic-Led Fight
Republican O'Meara battles a robust Democratic effort led by Mayor John Fiteger, as the campaign intensifies in the race highlighted by party rivalry and local leadership.
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O'Meara
John F. Fitegera
Gilbert Died Hero's Death Inquest Reveals Tragic Loss
London May 20 Sir William S Gilbert drama writer and librettist died suddenly after saving a woman. An inquest heard he overexerted himself while rescuing the woman, dying from the effort.
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Gilbert
Hero
London
William S. Gilbert
Coroner Rules Death By Syncope In Quiet Case
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a coroner's jury verdict of death by syncope following a late discussion of theatrical collaboration with Sir Arthur Sullivan and a remark about a man recovering himself during rescue. The text also references Harrow, Barre granite quarries, and a 10 acre quarry land sale, suggesting multiple items in a damaged passage.
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William
Paiper
Harrow
Barre
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