William Lawrence wrecked after fierce storm near Port Royal
The steam ship William Lawrence of the Merchants and Miners line is a total wreck off Hilton Head Island near Port Royal South Carolina after going ashore Saturday night. Captain Willis last to leave chose the poorest boat, Boats 3 and 4 with fourteen men missing, hopes fading for their survival amid telegraph outages.
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Willis
Savannah
William Lawrence
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Line
Baltimore
Hilton Head Island
Port Royal
Paris Island
Beal
Port Royal Bat
Hooper
Storm Abates As New York Sees Warmup After Snow
New York reports a grateful rise in the theremometer as the storm ends. Rail traffic resumes slowly with Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio still heavily blocked. Widespread hardship persists from cold and hunger as fuel and food costs rise. one Pennsylvania railroad collision claims an engineer. Numerous boats blown off course and Long Island railways remain tied up.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
House adopts Mc Every resolution after Bacon amendment defeat
Washington February 14 The House rejected the Bacon amendment to the Mc Every resolution and then passed the measure by a 26 to 22 vote.
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House of Representatives
Washington
House
Matters of Unusual Importance In Bese World
New Castle Pennsylvania February 14. Matters of White's Drug Store discussed in a brief local item.
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New Castle
White
Managers weigh shortening schedule in Interstate Base Ball League
The Interstate Base Ball League managers in annual session consider shortening the season by about three weeks to test financial viability. The circuit likely remains the same as last year despite Wheeling Virginia’s push to replace Springfield Ohio as a member.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Springfield
Gratifying Growth of National Congress of Mothers
The national congress of mothers held its third annual convention at the First Baptist church in Washington. A large audience attended as officers and committees reported growth and scope. The day featured welcomes from Mrs. Theodore Birney and President Whitman of Columbian University and a reply from Dr Mary Green. The session focused on citizen training duties of the state.
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Washington
National Congress of Mothers
First Baptist Church
Ihs
Congress
Theodore Birney
Whitman
Columbian University
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Cure by WV Resident
A Brink West Virginia resident Joan A Cagn claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured the worst scrofula she saw in the county after a few bottles. She says the sores healed and the condition remains minimal since.
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Hood
Stray red cow offered reward and assorted ads
An assortment of notices and ads including Hood’s Pills claim for cure, a reward for a stray red cow described with white face and legs, Bluefield West Virginia contact, a Chance of a lifetime promotion by Wm. Hicks & Co, Royal Mayflower Obelisk White Lily mentions, property sales by E. W Maxwell, DeWitt’s Little Early Risers liver pills, and plans to stock hardware and stoves by Wem Hicks & Co.
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de Dewitt
HH. N. White
Notice to settle overdue accounts at Hicks and Co
All parties indebted to me are urged to settle promptly and preserve friendly business relations. Mrs. G. B. Stevensoon prints an all credit note. Hicks and Co advertises sale at cost on dry goods and shoes until February 15. Also mentions boarders at No 55 Brand Street third floor over Baldwin’s store.
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Crenshaw's
W. RR. Cnenenaw
Ted
Brand Street
Baldwin
Alore
Working Night and Day Pills Promise New Life Health
Promotional copy boasts Dr King's New Life Pills as the busiest and mightiest remedy. Each pill is a sugar coated globule of health that turns weakness into strength and listlessness into energy. The claim focuses on building up overall health and mental power.
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Dr King
Ap Osee
State Election Law Reforms Drafted For Officer Appointments
Charleston reports a sweeping election law revision aimed at restructuring election officers. The plan creates four election commissioners and four canvassers with party balance, adds ballot retention for contested results, and places party devices on ballots to guide voters. The measure faces Senate approval and likely opposition in the House during the final session stretch.
Immigrant letter extols Rugby North Dakota advantages
A former Pocahontas Virginia resident describes moving to Rugby North Dakota in 1898. He praises land quality near railroads, low taxes, abundant water, and strong farming potential, noting growing settlement, nearby amenities, and favorable winter climate. He highlights 80 much government land nearby and bids from neighbors planning to relocate.
Mardi Gras Welcomes King Rex on Royal Flotilla
Mardi Gras in New Orleans reaches peak as King Rex and his jolly retinue arrive on the royal flotilla. Daylight parade features numerous artistic floats with emblems of victory and territorial expansion. Tonight sees the Mystic Krewe pageant followed by Rex and Conus balls.
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King Rex
Jroyal
New Orleans
Rex
Jlv
Conus
Local store offers coal and food aid during cold spell
Notice to neighbors with means to buy fuel or food to visit the store for prompt help while the cold spell lasts. Advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles burns and skin diseases and One Minute Cough Cure for la grippe. Publisher A J Shepherd cites efficacy and Pleasant taste. Public health cautions against influenza epidemics.
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DeWitt
Tf. N. White
A J. Shepherd
Agricutural Journal, and Advertiser
Elden, Mo
Hon. White
Keep Quiet remedy for digestive ailments and piles
An advertisement hawks DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Balm as a cure for stomach pains and diarrhea with claims of curing longstanding piles for Paul Perry of Columbus Georgia. It extols skin healing benefits and claims magical efficacy.
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Paul Perry
Columbus
DeWitt
H N White
Red Hot From the Gun and Local Cures Advertised
An early wartime tale mentions a ball hitting G. B. of Newark Michigan and a long lasting ailment. The piece promotes Theo Bucklen Armen Salve and a LaGrippe remedy One Minute Cough Cure praised for rapid action and wide usage. It lists products from Druggists including 5 cent piles cure and other skin and bruise treatments. It includes names like S. A. Fackler editor and H. N Whit and ends with scattered questions and garbled lines.
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G. B
Newark
Mich
Theo Bucklens Armen
A. Fackler
The
Hustler
Battle in progress at Patrol after surrender
Insurgents attack detached American troops following the surrender of the town as fighting continues.
Rebels Drive Californians From Town in Standoff
Rebels retreat under pressure after a sharp stand by forces in town. Fighting continues southward as clashes extend into the evening, with both sides claiming gains before darkness ends the day.
Americans Reinforce Manila Front After Town Surrender
Insurgents at Watros, ten miles southeast of Manila, surrender on Wednesday but resist as American troops approach. First California infantry exchanges fire after truce flags, gains ground. Reinforcements from First Washington and First Idaho join. Utah artillery aids. Laguna de Tay, the old Spanish river gunboat, heads to shell insurgent rear.
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Watros
First California Infantry
Utah Light Artillery
Aguinaldo Claims Victory Over American Forces
An American dispatch from London reports Aguinaldo addressing Filipino troops at Polo near Caloocan, claiming victory and stating that 2300 Americans were killed. The telegraph notes Spaniards in captivity faced offers to fight Americans for pay and that rebels appear disillusioned.
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Caloocan
Aguinaldo
Polo
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Claim Grip Cure
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a cure for La Grippe claiming they remove the cause of the illness. The genuine tablets are marked with L BR and Q on each pill and priced at 5 cents.
Eclectic Bitters Promises New Life for Run-Down Men
Idaville Indiana resident J. W Gardiner touts Eclectric Bitters as a cure for stomach and liver troubles and general debility. He claims the tonic restored appetite and energy after severe weakness, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
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J. W Gardiner
Idaville
Ind
Fragmentary OCR Note on Tuberculosis Children Aid
Incomplete text fragment references tub children aid and a person possibly Lt Raine. Details missing to identify event, date, or location.
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Harper
Andrew Burgess
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bacon
Congress OF Mothers
W. J. Hein
Bluefield
Wm. Hicks & Co
E. W Maxwell
Wem Hicks & Ge
G. B. Stevensoon
Charleston
Sion
Ohio
Gard
Senate
Lkely
A. D. Thompson
North Dakota
Telegraph
A . Thompson
Rugby
Mr. Thompson
Great West
Pocahontas, Va
Stead Law
Virginia
Bortineau
Great Northern
Asit
Sider
Fiat
Pierce County
North
Akota
Virginis
United States
Earth
Bow
Newton Harman
Oak Grove
Newton
B W
France
Victorias
Spain
Chamberlain
Lily
Svar
Peewee Dete
Manila
Idaho
Patras
AGGY
London
Reuter’s Telegram Company, Limited
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