Unclear current events and oddities from newspapers
A collage of items cites possible press agent for Bulgarian brigands and a pamphlet on Chinese exclusion protests. It notes a sea serpent sighting in the Gulf of Mexico described by Hydrographic Office staff, mentions a potential resignation of Minister Wu, and reports election quirks in New York. It also quotes a Minnesota reader praising a stomach remedy and hints at Roosevelt’s 30 000 word message with cabinet feedback in a two hour session.
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Gulf of Mexico
Hydrographic Office
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Stomach Cure Endorsed by Local Resident In 1900
A Muncie doctor’s dyspepsia remedy is praised by W S Daugherty of St. Jeffersonville Indiana who was cured after a local druggist recommendation. Advertisements promote Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with claims of appetite relief and digestive regulation sold by G A Baas Batesville Bigney Co Sunman.
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H. T. McIntyre
St. Paul, Minn
Jeffersonville
Ind
Mr. Shinkle
Muncie
M. F. Doherty
W.S. Daugherty
G. A. Baas
Chamberlain
Batesville, and
Bigney & Co
Sunman
China argument on exclusion acts seen as mirrored by Great Wall
In a letter I L Shinkle argues if China objects to exclusion acts, it would echo its own Great Wall. He suggests reciprocity commissions show Congressmen seek local relief jobs. He promotes a remedy promising stomach trouble cure to with readers.
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China
Carnegie Gift Sparks Brief Library Donation Note
Carnegie's latest gift of two million dollars to a library is only six lines in dispatches, a contrast to past coverage. The piece notes his reputation as the most munificent donor and comments that large philanthropy now receives scant commentary.
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Carnegie
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve praised by user for cures
A Fulford Maryland reader reports bed sore cure after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve calling it the best salve on the market. The note warns to beware of counterfeits and endorses its effectiveness for piles burns and sores.
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D. S. Mitchel
Fulford, Md
DeWitt
Saved His Life With Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Hayfield Tennessee man H C Crestenson credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with saving his life after three years of dyspepsia left him unable to retain food and bedridden. He cites swift improvement and urges others to try the remedy. G A Baas endorses it as it digests food and cures stomach troubles.
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H.C. Crestenson
Hayfield
Tenn
President’s Outing Date Keeps Him From Church
The President chose a date for his outing that kept him from attending church last Sunday. This scheduling also meant he did not hear a Boer preacher denounce Great Britain, prompting questions about any significance in the coincidence.
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Great Britain
Elixir promises quick relief for stomach troubles
Advertises a stomach remedy sold by G. A. Baas costing 75 cents. Claims relief from heartburn indigestion sour stomach and related headaches from the first dose.
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G. A. Baas
Township business at Benz Bros office in Batesville
Michael Benz trustee asks parties to call Saturday weekly for township matters at Laughery Township. The text pivots to a constitutional claim about Senate powers over financial legislation and reciprocity treaties, noting limits of the Dingley bill and its expired clause.
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Benz Bros
Batesville
Michael Benz
Laughery Tp
Senate
House
Evangelist Reports Cure from One Minute Cough Cure
Rev. James W. Kirkman of Belle River Ontario recommends One Minute Cough Cure after years of bronchial trouble. He reports immediate relief and praises its safety and palatability, noting children favor it. G. A. Baas endorses the remedy for coughs and lung issues.
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James W. Kirkman
Belle River
Til
G. A. Baas
Congress Shapes Hope for Reciproc ity Despite Uncertain Start
The piece notes Congress’ unpredictable behavior as it opens and suggests that initial Western and national sentiment may shift. It recalls last year’s ship subsidy failure and questions whether reciprocity might still gain support despite today’s discouraging early signs.
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Congress
Washington
Home Gold Cure offered for drink habit by Epwin B. Gites & Co
The advertisement promotes a home treatment for alcoholism called the Home Gold Cure. It claims to cure drinkers without drugs or nerve weakening, can be used at home, and is available for one dollar with full directions and physician advice upon request. Orders ship worldwide from Philadelphia with confidential correspondence.
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Epwin B. Gites & Co
Market St
Philadelphia
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Tammany
Capt. Crozier
Cuba
I. L. Shinkle
Panama Canal
Panama Railroad
United States
Peninsular
Peninsular Steel Ranges
Granteed
Shinkle
Foley
J. W. Henry
Batesville, Ind
Portland
Keepsie Bros
Fifteenth St
Cincinnati, O
Oldenburg, Ind
Jos
Luesse’s Grain and Feed
Lieber’ S
Indianapolis Brewing Comp’y
John Pfalsgraff
Agt
G. Siggers
Washington, D. C
John Vonderheide
Indiana
Dr. Peal
G.A, Baas
Draggist
Patien
S.co
Peal Medicine CO
Clevelan
G. A.“ Raas
Baiesville
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