Roosevelt Boom Dominates Vice Presidential Speculation
Washington dispatch outlines a crowded race for the 1904 vice presidency with Roosevelt seen as the central, talked about figure. Dolliver Allison Long Hitt deliver Davis and others are floated as possible runners as delegations decide, with administration non-committal but leaning toward strength and unity for the ticket.
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Allison
Secretary Long
Representative Hitt
Representative Deliver
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Promoted. Roanoke Carnival Set
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla for dyspepsia nerves and vigor, and Hood’s Pills as a non irritant cathartic. It also promotes the Roanoke Carnival from July 2 to 7 and notes a co partnership of J N Echols and J E Echols with a June 1 1900 payment deadline for accounts.
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Hood
J. N
J. E. Echols
J N. Echols & Company
J. N. Echols
Best for the Bowels Cas-Carets Candy Cathartic Ad
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a natural remedy for digestive issues and headaches, promising easy movements and health restoration with a 10 cent start. It features boxed packaging and a warning to beware of imitations.
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C. C
Putnam Fadeless Dyes Advertised by Flat Top Grocery
Putnam Fadeless Dyes claim no staining of hands or kettle when used. Sold by Flat Top Grocery Co.
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Putnam
Flat Top Grocery Co
Remarkable Rescue Wins Over Consumption
Mrs. Michael Cartaic of Plainfield Illinois was told by her doctor that she had consumption and could not be cured. After taking six bottles of Dr King's New Discovery she recovered fully and is able to do housework again. Free trial bottles available at drug stores. Only 50 cents and 1.00, guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cartaic
Plainfield
Ill
King
Flag Day Observance and International Talks in Washington
Flag day seen across the capital with tributes to the American flag as ministers discuss scheduling the second International Congress of American Republics with U.S. and Mexico. The Burnside sails from New York to San Juan de Puerto Rico carrying armed guards and a million dollars in currency to circulate in Porto Rico replacing Spanish money.
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Burnside
Porto Rico
Second International Congress of American Republics
United States
Mexico
New York
San Juan de Porto Rico
America
Baseball Scores From Today’s Games Across Cities
In Boston the Braves beat Pittsburg 7 to 3 with 10 hits and 2 errors. Philadelphia defeated St Louis 11 to 5 on 13 hits and 4 errors. Brooklyn hosted Cincinnati with a rain shortended 3 to 0 game after 6 innings. New York and Chicago did not play due to wet grounds.
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Philadelphia- Philadelphia
St. Louis
Bernhardt
McFarland
Weyhing
Criger
Brooklynn
Brooklyn
Circinnati
Howell
McGuire
Newton
Kaboe
New York
Chicago
Arnic a Salve and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad Type
Old apothecary advertisement touts Bucklen arnica salve for skin eruptions and various sores with claims of quick relief. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to digest food and aid nourishment during stomach trouble and organ reconstruction. Claims cure and guaranteed satisfaction via druggists.
Gre Dny Cold Cure Advertised as Candy for Children
An old ad touts Kermott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a cure for cold in the head and sore throat and claims children will accept it like candy. The copy aligns with early 20th century medicine marketing.
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Kermott's
Bismark's Iron Nerve Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement extols Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for poor digestion and weak vitality. It promises renewed energy and bodily power for improved success, noting the pills cost 25 cents at drug stores.
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Dr. King
British Win Two Victories Near Pretoria and Kroonstadt
London June 14. Reports say British forces under Lord Roberts won a key victory east of Pretoria after a tough fight against General Botha. General Methuen and General Kitchener shared a second victory over Dewet, breaking up camps near Vrede fort Station and advancing toward Kroonstad with light casualties. The Earl of Airlie was killed in the engagement.
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London
Bobs
Botha
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Earl of Airlie
Forfarshire
Methuen
Kitchener
Kroonstad
Viedefort
Dewet
Ruevester
Kroonstadt
Vperes
Lindley
Heilbron
Ucce
Rhenoster
Diplomatic Killings Spark Chinese Crisis Warned by Nabeshima
Washington reports the slaying of a foreign diplomat and overseas officials’ assaults heighten the Chinese crisis. Japanese charge d affaires Nabeshima warns the attack may involve Empress Dowager troops rather than a mob, signaling possible decisive actions.
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Washington
Keiziro Nabeshima
Lieut Guy T Scott Marries In San Francisco
Lieut Guy T Scott Torch Artillery U S A wed Miss Leia Voorheis of San Francisco soon after returning from the Philippines. The ceremony featured Senator Scott of West Virginia as ancestor and Lieut Merriam son of General Merriam as best man. The couple will report to Fort Monroe for duty after Southern California, while Senator Scott telegraphed a $20000 draft to his son.
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Philippines
Scott
San Francisco
Guy T. Scot
Torch Artillery
Leia Voorheis
United States
West Virginia
Merriam
California
Fort Monroe
Philadelphia
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed
A Burgettstown liveryman from Washington County Pennsylvania testifies after severe stomach pain that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured him with one dose. He praises its effectiveness and says he will keep it at home. Available for sale by H N White Druggist.
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Miller & Mc Cardy
Chamberlain
G H. Wilson
Liveryman
Burgettst
Washington Co
H. N. White
Throat Cut by Assassin Strikes St Louis Street Car Leader
Sherman C Patterson, leader of the St Louis car strike and union president, was stabbed in the neck by Edward Canty from behind and is dying in hospital. Canty was captured after a short chase as a dynamite explosion wrecked the Olive Street Line streetcar, injuring its crew two policemen and two passengers.
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St. Louis
Sherman C. Patterson
Edward Canty
Olive Street
Cure Cold in Head Promoted by Kermott’s Chocolates
An ad quotes Kermott’s Chocolates offering a laxative quinine product claimed to cure cold in head and sore throat quickly and easily. The notice emphasizes ease of ingestion and fast relief.
One Minute Cough Cure Claims Many Lives Saved
Reports claim over fifteen hundred lives saved by One Minute Cough Cure. Most cases involved grippe croup asthma whooping cough bronchitis and pneumonia. Early use supposedly prevents consumption. H N White.
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H.N. White
For Sale Two Story Frame Dwelling in Graham Va
Two story frame dwelling with rooms pantry wardrobes cistern under back porch and three lots on McDowell Street Graham Virginia. Terms part down balance in easy payments For particulars call or address 8 Ford Graham Va 46.
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McDowell Street
Graham
Ford
Graham, Va
One Day Cold Cure Promoted as Candy Treat
An old advertisement touts Ker mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as an easy cold cure. The copy claims relief for a cold in head and sore throat and notes children cry for them. The tone mimics a period tobacco and patent medicine promo with a candy like appeal.
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Kermott's
Little Early Risers Liver Bowels Pills
An advertisement extols De Wytts Little Early Risers as small pills that cleanse the liver and bowels without causing griping, praising their gentle yet effective action. The copy highlights their diminutive size and notable results.
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de Wytt
H. N
Coal price cut for cash by W H Campbell & Co
The firm W H Campbell & Co announces lower coal prices for cash effective now. Spot cash rates are 3.25 per ton and 1.75 per half ton while payday time prices are 3.50 per ton and 1.00 per half ton. Offices at 631 tf.
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W.H. Campbell & Co
Kermott's Choco Ites Laxative Quinine For Colds
Advertises Kermott's Choco Ites Laxative Quinine as a candy like remedy for colds and sore throat. Claims easy consumption and quick cure.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Relief
Advertisement claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve provides instant and permanent relief for piles eczema and all skin diseases. Warns readers to beware of counterfeits from H N White.
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DeWitt
H.N White
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Promises Refund
Abbreviated ad copy notes E. W. Grove's signature on each box and offers a money refund if the product fails to cure. The fragment mentions druggists and a 256 as part of the text.
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E. W. Grove
Chinese Troops Prepare to Oppose Relief Force at Pekin
Chinese forces mass at Pekin gates with 30000 drawn up and guns trained on foreign legations. British and American troops work on railway repairs as France and Russia sign an agreement to align on a common policy amid a critical situation.
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Pekin’s Gates
France
Russia
Pekix
Ministers Seek Troops as Pekin Crisis Grows
London reports from Shanghai say Pekin’s position is critical with thirty thousand Chinese troops outside the gates. The American, British and Japanese missions request two thousand troops of aid. Eleven thousand Russians are in Tien Tein with more en route as Boxers hinder railway repairs by American and British marines. Hong Kong units and batteries prepare to march to Tien Tein, while the Fusiliers sail June 18.
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London
Shanghai
Pekin
Tein Tsip
Iad
Hong Kong Regiment
Hong Kong
Tien Tein
Fusiliers
Kempff Confirms Russia Sending Troops From Port Arthur
Admiral Kempff confirms a report that Russia is moving troops from Port Arthur. He says they are bringing artillery and that twenty five hundred men are en route to Pekin, of whom only a hundred are American.
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Russia
Port Arcour
Washington
Admiral Kempff
Port Arthur
Pekio
Riot and murders alarm China missions in 1920s report
A Chung King telegram reports a riot at Yuonan Fu with mission buildings damaged. missionaries fled to Yuma. Separate dispatch from New York confirms the murder of Dr Edna G Terry, head of Tsung Hua station, by unknown assailants as Hopkins and Hayner survive and a Boston missionary, Mise Croucher, is mentioned. Tsung Hua lies 100 miles from Pekin.
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Shanghai
Chung King
Yuonan Fu
New York
Edna G. Terry
Methodist Episcopal Woman's Foreig Missionary Society
Tsung-Hua
China
Terry
Methodist Episcopal Board
Tsen Tsin
Hopkins
Hayner
Mise Croucher
vBoston
Pekin
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Webster Davis
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