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Newspaper

Bedford Free Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1904

Page

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Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promise Gentle Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a modern non narcotic remedy for neuralgia headaches stomach and menstrual pains and more. It claims rapid calming effects on nerves and a cure by addressing the cause with a money back guarantee and offers free trial packages and a diagnostic service from Dr Miles Laboratories in Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Dr. Mies GEO, Saunders Greensburg Ind Miles Edica Co., Laboratories Elkhart

Payne Relics Forge Link Between Shelley Letters Sale

Literary relics of John Howard Payne headed for sale in Philadelphia include the famed Payne Shelley love letters. The correspondence, sent to Washington Irving, carries Payne's note accusing Mrs Shelley of using him to gain Irving's acquaintance.

John Howard Payne Philadelphia Payne Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Washington Irving

Mineworkers Wages Paid in Cripple Creek District

Five hundred fifty thousand dollars were distributed to miners in the Cripple Creek district Colorado on a recent payday. They receive an average of three dollars forty four cents per day, a high average compared with wages in the East.

Cripple Creek Colorado

Inside-Out Salvation for Wayward Youths

The Portland Oregonian argues salvation must come from within the child through faithful love and steady instruction from early years. Laws alone cannot shape a good person. effective reform hinges on reaching the wayward parent and instilling precept upon precept.

Portland Oregonian

Indian Crafts at World Fair From Indian Territory

Samples of basket work by Indian school pupils and relics of the red men have been sent to the world's fair from the Indian Territory, showcasing native craftsmanship and cultural artifacts.

Indian Territory

In Queens Eyes and a New York Love Story

The piece notes Queen Alexandra has deep blue eyes and youthful softness. It then reports an 86 year old New Yorker who has won his fourth bride, illustrating springtime romance and a poet’s line about love striking younger thoughts.

Queen Alexandra New York

Havana Waiters Strike Over Soup and Whiskers Order

Havana staff objected to an order forbidding soup service with whiskers. They acted too quickly. The rule may be changed to bar whiskers in the soup instead.

Havana

Scott's Emulsion Aids Soft Bones In Children

An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as the correct dietary treatment for rickets and soft bones in children. It claims daily small doses improve bone stiffness, joint strength, and head firmness, asserting widespread success and offering free samples from Scott & Bowne in New York.

Scott

Fort Omaha to House Signal Corps in Slow Build

Washington reports the army plans a signal corps school at Fort Omaha but funding limits slow construction. A brick admin building, mess hall, hospital, and commandant’s house will be prepared for occupancy after July 1, with a $20,000 rehabilitation this summer and a possible $200,000 or more later for further buildings. Separate plans discuss relocating the land office from Chamberlain to Bonesteel for the Rosebud opening, then returning after the rush. Commissioner Richards defends the temporary move against local objections.

Washington Signal Corps Army Fort Omaha General Staff Humphrey War Department Crook General Chaffee Nebraska General Land Office Gregory County South Dakota Richards Chamberlain Land Office Bonesteel Rosebud

Nebraska Crop Bulletin Says Cold Dry Week Slowed Growth

The University of Nebraska notes a cold dry week with mean temperatures about 3 degrees below normal and frost on the 12th to 14th. Rain was light, under half an inch weekly except southeast where wet soil delayed progress. Central and northern counties report many farmers finished planting and corn showing slow germination due to low temperatures.

University OF Nebraska

Burglary at Billings Brewing Office in Montana

In Billings a safe was dynamited at the Billings Brewing company office. Papers money and diamonds totaling 7500 dollars were stolen. Watchman Fred Stephens was shot and seriously wounded. burglars escaped.

ST. Paul Minn Helena Mont Billings Brewing Company Fred Stephens

England's Great Navy Defense Speech

In the House of Commons August Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, defends navy expenditure insisting the two power standard remains essential. He hopes Britain avoids another great war but urges readiness to pay for defense if needed. He notes Britain currently has sixty three battleships.

England London August Chamberlain House of Commons Great Britain

Naval raid targets Japanese cruiser at Talienwan bay

A small naptha launch under a young officer crept from Port Arthur and torpedoed a large armored Japanese cruiser in Talienwan bay on May 10. Flames engulfed the ship, crews fought the fire, and the attacker escaped, later beached near Dalny. The feat sparked Russian acclaim and the officer was recommended for the Cross of St. George.

Liao- Yang Talienwan Bay Dalny Ta- Henwan Bay Port Arthur

Sooners at Reservation Rosebud Flocking to Open Lands

Washington reports that after the Rosebud reservation opening proclamation, many would be settlers cluster along Gregory county borders. Officials fear a repeat stampede like Oklahoma and have ordered marshals to remove squatters and sooners camping near lands to be opened.

Rosebud Reservation Washington Gregory County South Dakota General Land Office Oklahoma Land Department Department of Justice United States Marshal

Japanese Advance Report From Mukden Front

War correspondent Gaedke of Tageblatt telegraphs that Japanese forces push on the Russian line at Lai Yang Hai Cheng and New Chwang. The right wing advances hesitatingly while the left wing shows greater energy. A Russian cavalry force observes from the flanks as rain soils roads and conditions deteriorate at Mukden.

Berlin Gaedke The Tageblatt Mukden Lai Yang Hai Cheng New Chwang

Queen Liliuokalani Arrives in San Francisco for Honolulu Sail

Former Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii arrives in San Francisco with Prince and Princess Kalanianaole and companions after the St. Louis exposition. They plan to sail for Honolulu on May 26.

San Francisco Littuokalani Hawaii Kalanianaele Honolulu

Miyako Sunk After Mine Strike Off Kerr Bay Harbor Work Ends

Tokyo dispatch reports the Miyako a Japanese cruiser was sunk after striking an undiscovered mine in Kerr bay while aiding in mine clearance near Talienwan bay north east of Port Dalny. Eight sailors killed? twenty two wounded. Admiral Kataoka’s squadron shelled Russian positions. No. 48 torpedo boat earlier lost. Miyako built 1901 displacing 1800 tons with speed around twenty knots.

Tokio Miyako Kerr Bay Talienwan Bay Port Dalny Kataoka Miyakd Robinson Point Taku Mountai Kerbay Japan Russia Talimwan Bay Blackney Deep Bay

Russian and Chinese intrigue near New Chwang and Kai Chou

Reports sketch a volatile border scene as Chinese bandits raid near Yin Kow and rich locals are ransomed from New Chwang. M Pavloff in Pekin seeks to push Beijing to assume New Chwang control. Japanese scouts and a sizable force move toward Kai Chou while Russians maneuver two regiments in New Chwang to shape native perceptions.

New Chwang Yin Kow M. Pavloff Korea Alexieff Pekin Kai Chou Hsiu Yen Mukden Harbin Liao Tung

Lobingier Named Judge in Philippine Court

Secretary Taf appoints Charles S. Lobingier of Omaha Nebraska as judge of the court of first instance in the Philippines. Lobingier is a seasoned lawyer and legal writer who formerly served on Nebraska's Supreme Court commission.

Washington Taf Charles 8S. Lobingier Court of First Instance Philippines Omaha Neb Supreme Court Commission of Nebraska

London Brokers Outnumbered by Global Exchanges

London has 6000 brokers while Paris shows a government controlled bourse with 70 brokers. New York hosts about 1100 brokers, highlighting Paris as a minor market in global finance.

London Paris New York Stock Exchange

Two Great Armies to Meet

Paris dispatch reports imminent developments as two armies press toward Feng Wang Cheng with 100000 Japanese near Lai Yang and a possible flanking movement toward Mukden. A persistent rumor places 160000 Japanese forces in Manchuria amid exchanges along the frontier.

Paris

Church leader promotes sex integrated clubs edict

New York Mary Baker Eddy heads Church of Christ Scientist and issues constitutional amendment calling for no sex segregation in clubs. Most members belong to clubs denying men and women co membership, causing confusion over enforcement. Masonic members reportedly exempt from the ruling.

New York Mary Baker Eday Church of Christ, Scientist

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Dr. Miles Scott & Bowne Pear Street New Yorks Fort Congress Nebraska Crop Bulletin Musee Sooners Queen Lil Lobingier Bedford National Bank BANKS W. H. Crum Pres Martin EK. Walker Cc. B. Baily Cashier Bedford Rational Bank Bedford Iowa C. C. Mobier, C. G. Martin, W. Crum, F. B. Walker Paddock Investment TOVTA Norman J. Bates, D.D.S Bedford Grain Co Dmalens F. B. Webb Mgr Smith Bros. Grocery Beecley & Beauchamp's George Campbell Charles Thomas Attorney At Law Bedford, Towa E. Crum H. P. Jaqua Crum Jaqua Attorneys AT Law Bedford Bank Bldg Blick & Flick Lawyers Bruce J. Flicks Citizens Bank W. M. Jackson City Hall Court Street Bedford, Ia S. C. Avery Central Avenue Dr. Archer L. T. McCous Frank Wisdem Achoun J.B. Dunn Brant Main Street Lenos Payton & Allen CAS Nowe US Patent Office Washington D.C M. Williams Justice of the Peace Ceretul Mibkertisd J. W. Beauchamp, M J. P. Standley, M. D Clifton House
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