Mrs Pinkham Succeeds in Treating Female Ills
A long feature on Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham and her Vegetable Compound claims her guidance helps women with a range of female illnesses. It argues physicians fail where she helps, citing testimonials and her extensive treatment knowledge. Also notes secrecy at a Taft-Shoats-Wallace canal conference and rumored rifts between Chief Engineer Wallace and the canal commission, suggesting potential delays if Wallace retires.
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Qwas
Mra
Pinkham
Lynn
Nass
Nemela Ce BA Yice
Mrs. Pinkham
Oace
Lydia B. Pinkham
Vegetable Pound
Washington
New York
Wallace
Shouts
Canal Commission
Isthmus
Walee
Nisaragua
Param
Quaker Range Contest Open for Vermont Ladies Votes
The Times offers four prize ranges in a countywide contest. Each range will be awarded to the lady with the most votes in specified Vermont towns between June 20 and September 21. Subscriptions yield 25 vote coupons at $1.25 per increment, with strict rules on eligibility and coupon use.
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the Times
Berlin
Williamstown
Foxville
Graniteville
Brookfield
Barre Town
Stevens’ Brook
Barre
Stevens’ Branch
Orange
Washington
Chelsea
West Topsham
East Montpelier
Plainfield
Marshfield
Groton
Cabot
Calais
The
Times
Experts Turn Down 16 Inch Gun Feasibility
New York reports that Army ordnance experts have practically decided the sixteen inch gun is not practicable as a weapon. Demonstrations by agents show the prohibitive cost of the gun.
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New York
United States Army
A Mirror That Shows A Woman’s Fading Beauty
Bertha Garland, famed for striking beauty, grows vain as love with Benedict cools. He orchestrates a vision of aging to teach her inner beauty, exposing a skull and old face in a mirror. The shock leaves her fearing loss of youth, but after months he reveals her true self restored, and they kiss. Credits Morris Wynne.
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Bertha Garland
Vane
Bertha
Falto
Benedict
Mirrel
Deanty Micky
Tag Or
Piazza
Erebus
Morris Wynne
Policyholders Free to Vote for Their Directors
Policyholders of the Equitable Life Assurance Society are to elect twenty eight directors under a new deed of trust, with three trustees serving as tally clerks. Slips will list candidates and policyholders will write their choices, shaping a mutual form of the company. Edward M Peck of 229 ee advertised shares for sale at $4,700 per share, seeking higher offers.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
M Mutual Life Company
Tres
Cleveland
O'Brien
Westhylous
Hikies
Albany
Eticare
Edward M. Peck
Equitable Li Assurance Society
Pack
Harlem Storm Kills Four Workers Amid Debris
A severe wind and rain storm struck Harlem and the North end of Manhattan, blowing down a tree on Amsterdam Avenue and injuring many. Four workmen at a One Hundred Thirty-eighth Street apartment site were killed as the deluge forced shelter searches.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Amsterdam Avenue
Manhattan Street
Harlem
Salem Willows Endures Severe Storm Damage
A violent storm devastated Salem Willows causing extensive destruction across the area. Nine large trees felled and thirteen utility poles ruined blocked streets and the Common. Streetcars halted and several horses killed by falling debris.
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Salem
Mass
Thunder Storm Halts Fire Damaging Cleveland District
A severe thunder storm in Cleveland on June 27 halted a fire that caused about $100,000 in damage. The storm and a northwest gale scattered embers and threatened a sizable portion of the business district.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Suit Filed for Recovery of 400 by Crosby Bros
A Burlington suit seeks 400 from J W De Roel for not turning over collected bills after leaving town. Crosby Bros allege he operated a local collecting office at Strong street, took payments from merchants, and hid after departure. An attachment was set on remaining office property, and a 30 day continuance was granted. Attorneys Cowles and Moulton represent Crosby Bros. De Roeln’s whereabouts are unknown after a Boston visit.
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Burlington
Croaby Bros
J. W. DeRoel
DeRoehn
Strong
Cresby Broa
Crosby Brow
Cowles & Moulton
Moulton
Boston
DeRoelin
Booze Treasure Trove In Nantucket Harbor
Nantucket fishermen discovered a bed of quahog shells in the harbor that yields not only shellfish but a budding marine wine. Their rakes unearthed bottles of Ugur and other liquors in prime condition. How the goods arrived remains a mystery, possibly tied to past no license crusades. Demand for drinks had grown, exhausting local supplies.
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Nantucket, Maks
Big strike checked in Chicago teamsters ranks
Conservative leaders in Chicago yesterday moved to curb radical sentiment favoring a general teamsters strike. Most striking workers remain at work with about 4000 of 27000 on strike, as leaders seek an end to the dispute by pressuring employers to meet terms.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Price rises in necessities across food, clothing, fuel
Washington reports a labor bulletin showing steady price increases for food, clothing, and most essentials since the 1890s. Beef and corn peaked earlier, with 1904 wholesale farm prices up about 26 percent on average from 1890–1900, while textiles and fuel also show notable hikes.
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Washington, D.C
Bureau of Labor
Hoorn
New York State
Alaskan Gold Shipments Reach Two Million
Consignments from the north to date total $2,000,000 with the largest single steamer sum of $500,000 credited to the Tanana district. The Seattle shipments illustrate a booming flow of gold toward markets and values through the port.
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Seattle
Benny
Tanana
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Keith Avense
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