Dr Williams Pink Pills Promotion Claims
The pills, once prescription in private practice, are now sold generally under the doctor’s directions. They claim to safely build blood, strengthen nerves, help anaemia rheumatism neuralgia debility and general ill nourished conditions with hundreds of cures reported. Sold by druggists or mailed from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY at 45 cents a box or $2.50 for six.
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Rainey Defends Graft Charges In House Row
Rainey rebutted claims that his information came from ex convicts and blackmailers and urged openness. Burton pressed for proof of graft linked to canal contracts and defended Panama talks while urging Rainey to present his charges publicly. The exchange ended with Cochran calling for due process and defense of reputations.
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Lovering
Massachusetts
Rainey
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Canton Hankau railway labor riot in Hong Kong
Violence erupted as laborers building the Canton Hankau railway protested withheld wages for absent workers. Troops moved in to restore order and 25 laborers were injured in the clash.
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Hong Kong
Canton Hankau Railway
Free Cure for Rupture Offers No-Cost Treatment
A vendor claims a new Method cures rupture without need for trusses and offers it free at their expense. It promises lasting results for single double or after surgery, regardless of age or work, and seeks immediate mail-in coupons with no payment required.
Girl Stage Student Found Dead in Hotel Room
Boston news report details the death of Miss Heath a student at Leland Powers School of Dramatic Art who hanged herself in a hotel room. Medical Examiner Mac Donald said she had been dead for hours and appeared mentally deranged.
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Man seeks eastern wife after ad mail from matrimonial agency
George A. Dunham of Podunk visited Brookfield to stop a flood of mail from Western towns. He described the photos and letters as shocking and said he has rethought his plans to marry, deciding Eastern women are acceptable. He criticized the agency and the "variety of mugs" in the pictures.
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Maid Turns Out To Be A Boy In Marriage Jest
SAVOUR So Dak February twenty second. Peter Foote a wealthy bachelor from Seneca advertised for a wife. A caller named Marie Ward arrived in a striking gown and golden hair and planned a wedding. Foote flipped a handspring in joy, but the next day the bride shed the dress and hair to reveal James Monroe a 17 year old in disguise.
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Seneca
Foote
Marie Ward
Peter
Marie
James Monroe
Clips President's Diplomatic Powers
An amendment to the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill limits executive power by requiring an act of Congress to create new ambassadors or raise a legation to an embassy, removing presidential discretion in diplomacy. The change was reported to the Senate.
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Senate
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Chicago minister proposes ad driven revival plan
The Rev. B. M. Brown of Chicago, visiting Boston, suggests using newspaper advertising to promote church work and follow up with personal outreach. He argues paid ads can keep revival interest alive and compares the approach to selling life insurance, noting a Chicago test failed due to a church directory layout.
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Recuts Davis Name on Cabin John Bridge Tablet
Washington reports official amendments to restore Jefferson Davis name on the Cabin John Bridge tablet, removed during Lincoln’s era after Davis joined the Confederacy. President orders through War Secretary to chief of engineers to restore the inscription recalling Davis as former Secretary of War.
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California Pioneers of New England Hold Meeting
The California Pioneers of New England met at the United States Hotel with President Henry D. W. Bowen presiding. Addresses were given by Gorham D. Gilman and Henry J. Wells. The death of Captain George Pettis of Providence was announced by Secretary Foster and memorial resolutions were adopted.
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New England
United States Hotel
Henry D. W. Bowen
Gorham D. Gilman
Henry J. Wells
George Pettis
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Foster
Horrigan Renominated for Mayor in Biddeford Caucus
Biddeford Maine February 22 Mayor Cornelius Horrigan was renominated for mayor at a Democratic caucus held tonight in Biddeford.
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Cornelius Horrigan
You Can Make Better Cough Syrup Than You Can Buy
A home remedy claims a pint of Granulated Sugar Syrup mixed with 24 oz Pinex makes a cheap cough syrup in five minutes. It supposedly stops deep coughs within 24 hours and helps colds, whooping cough, chest pains, and bronchial troubles. Pinex is praised as a concentrated Norway Pine Extract found in high proportions.
Cholera Surges In St. Petersburg Reach 10000 Mark
Cholera in St. Petersburg extends to 160 days with 3928 deaths and daily new cases peaking at 444. The city reports nine cases as the lowest in a day.
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Servia Forms New Cabinet After Confidence Vote
Belgrade Feb 22 Following the resignation of the Serbian cabinet after a vote of want of confidence a new coalition ministry has been formed. S Novakovich is the new premier replacing P Velimirovics and the cabinet includes leaders of various factions.
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