Rousing Democratic Convention Gathers in Parkersburg
Parkersburg West Virginia June 5 large numbers of prominent Democrats arrive filling hotels crowded with visitors. The wigwam for the convention is the largest in West Virginia with electricity telegraph and telephone services and convenient transit. Tavenner Holt Camden and others vie for the gubernatorial nomination as party leaders marshal forces amid a crowded, energized scene.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Holt
Tavernei
Camden
Chilton
Obley
Tavenner
Bringing the Soldiers Home
Washington reports on U S military policy in the Philippines as Adjutant General Corbin clarifies no policy change since Otis. The volunteer force will disband by June 30 1901 and regulars will be drawn from the U S and Cuba to keep 40,000 regulars in the theater with a homeward movement beginning in November.
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Washington
United States
Corbin
Otis
Philippines
War Department
Cuba
McArthur
Remarkable Rescue of Plainfield Woman by Kings New Discovery
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Indiana fell ill with a lingering lung infection. Her physician deemed her a hopeless consumption victim. A druggist recommended Dr Kings New Discovery, six bottles cured her. Free trial bottles available. each bottle 50 cents or 1.00 guaranteed.
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Michael Curtain
Plainfield
King
Co partnership formed Echols firm debts due June 1 1900
J N Echols and J E Echols form J N Echols & Company. All accounts due J N Echols must be settled by June 1 1900 or they will be turned to an attorney. May 17 1900. Also notice of sale and real estate ad on Graham Virginia properties.
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J. N
J. E. Echols
J N. Echols & Company
J. N. Echols
anyMantina
Cure Cold in Head with Kermott’s Quinine
A dental style ad claims Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine quickly cures a cold in head and throat with an easy, fast relief method.
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Kermott's
DeWitts Little Early Risers Pills Ad Claim
An 19th century testimonial praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the finest pills for liver and bowel troubles. Endorsed by D. J. Moore of Millbrook Alabama and attributed to H. N. White. The brief notice presents a product claim typical of period patent medicines.
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DeWitt
D. J. Moore
Millbrook
Als
H. N. White
Baseball scores from yesterday in the National League
Results from New York and Brooklyn games with team names and box scores. New York-New York beat Cincinnati 14 to 8 with Carrick Grady Philipps Peitz as batteries. Brooklyn hosted Chicago 11 to 5 with McGinnerty Farrell Kiteen McGuire Killen Donahue. Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 6 to 5 as Bernhards McFarland Chesbro OConnor worked behind the plate. Boston defeated St. Louis 15 to 11 with Rettinger Lewis Clark Jones Thomas Criger on the mound.
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New York
Vincinnati
Carrick and
Grady
Philipps and
Peitz
Brooklyn
Chicago
McGinnerty
Farrell
Kiteen
McGuire
Killen
Don
Boston
St. Louis
Rettinger
Lewis and Clark
Jones
Thomas and
Criger
Stephen Crane Dies in Badenweiler Germany
The American author and war correspondent Stephen Crane died in Badenweiler Germany on June 5. He was renowned for his reporting on wars and his literary works.
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Badenweiler
Germany
Sephen Crane
Sorry for His Drive From the Gallows
William Hummel was hanged at 10 50 am in the rail yard at Williamsport Pennsylvania. He displayed fortitude and walked to the gallows without help. He delivered a long speech apologizing for the crime and warned spectators against sin.
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Williamsport
William Fummel
Street Car Dynamited and Rioters Clash in St Louis
In St Louis on June 5 a streetcar of company H was blown up. About 3,000 rioters fired on a posse of 50 deputies as they escaped the wreck. Two deputies were injured amid the stones and sticks thrown by the mob. Chinese troops reportedly oppose foreign landing near Pekin.
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St. Louis
Company H
of & Posse Comitanns
Shanghai
Pekin
Pretora
Stevenson
Pole-Carews
Ian Hamilton
Pretoria
European ministers seek orders to blockade Pie Ho River
The Neu Frei Press reports that European ministers in Pekin have asked their governments to order the squadrons now at Taku to blockade Tieo Tsin and the Pie Ho River mouth.
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Pekin
Pean
Taku
Tieo Tsin
Pie Ho River
Health tonics and remedies crowd ad page headlines
An assortment of patent medicines and tonics urge readers to try Hood’s Sarsaparilla for yearly health, Hood’s Pills for constipation, Dr King’s New Life Pills for energy, and various tonics and cigars. Ads claim cures for piles, colds with Kermott’s Chocolates, and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with customer testimonials.
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Dr King
DeWitt
W. J. Baxter
North Brooks
N.C
J. N. White
Pretoria Falls as Lord Roberts Reports Occupation
London dispatch confirms Pretoria occupied after heavy fighting. Lord Roberts signs official bulletin dated June 5 noting full possession and planned entry at 2 PM. Boer forces reportedly dissolving, war entering a peace phase with limited future fighting.
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Johannesburg
Pretoria
Ong Minute Cough Cure Endorsed by Justice of the Peace
J Q Hood of Crosby Mississippi testifies that Ong Minute Cough Cure can do all it claims and relieved his wife's breathing after the first dose. He notes it benefits his whole family and cures a range of respiratory ailments.
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J Q Hood
Justice of the Peace
Crosby
Miss
H. N. White
Buckley’s Arnica Salve Promises Cures for Eruptions
Buckley’s Arnica Salve claims to heal skin eruptions and sores including fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and chapped hands. The advertisement touts quick relief from pains and aches and offers a 25 cent box with a guarantee of cure. Available from druggists nationwide per the notice.
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Buckley
Arnica
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