Peruna tonic touted as cure all for summer disorders
A promotional piece from The Peruna Medicine Co claims Peruna cures summer ailments and fatigue caused by seasonal sun exposure. It quotes Robert L. Longstreet and Mrs. T. Pelton praising relief from headaches palpitation and general debility, noting high demand and nationwide shipping for the remedy.
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Washington, D. C
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus. C
Robert L. Longstreet
North Pole
Peruna
Hill Should Be Named for Bryan Ticket
Readers’ letters and polling across Boston area show strong support for David B. Hill or other New York figures as Bryan’s running mate. Democrats weigh East versus Midwest balance to offset Roosevelt, with Dewey, Hearst, Williams and Schley among options and varied local opinions on the best pairing.
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Roosevelt
Kansas City
New York
Dewey
David B. Hil
Bryan
Senate
House
Hill
Hearst
George Fred Williams
Carter H. Harrison
McClellan
Schley
Pingree
Jones
Toledo
Coler
Pattison
Mr. Bryan
David B. Hill
East
San Juan Hill
Kelcher
Boston
Tague
Moran
Bristol
Ray
Middlesex
Baldwin
J. E. Mahoney
Marblehead
Mellen
Worcester
Borofsky
Hrearst
Davis
Salem
Manila
J. L. Donovan
Fall River
W. E. Mahoney
McIsaac
W. R. Hearst
Minton
Douglass
Murphy
Lawrence
McCarthy
Green
Middle West
Hancock
Brockton
McKinley
Whalen
Weymouth
Hayes
Sullivan
Winslow Warren
Bird Color
New York City
Warren
Carter Harrison
A. P. Martin
Alderman Doyle
Naphen
Flood
Charles I. Quirk
Chicago
Red-Batred Gir Entreats Widow Wife For Akins
Monticello New York June 22. James H Akins of Liberty Falls Sullivan county advertised for a wife to replace the late Mrs Akins. Dozens reply by letter, many arriving in person with stamps and questions. He rejects most, plans to marry only a widow 30 to 40 who is sensible, and tires of the circus around the house.
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Monticello
N. Y
James H. Akins
Liberty Falls
Sullivan County
Akins
New York City
Mr. Akins
Queer Quaker Wedding in New Bedford
In New Bedford on June 22 fashionable guests watched Herbert Huntington Longfellow of Cambridge wed Mary Scattergood Macomber, daughter of Dr. Nathaniel G. Macomber. The couple conducted a self-solemnizing Quaker ceremony with all guests seated as they faced the assembly and the groom declared, In the presence of the Lord and he-
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New Bedford
Friends’ Meeting
Herbert Huntington Longfellow
Cambridge
Mary Scattergood Macomber
Nathaniel G. Macomber
Marriage Ceremony At Meeting House Witnessed By Overseers
A couple pledged themselves before witnesses in a formal marriage with vows to love and remain faithful until death. The bride and groom signed a marriage certificate which was placed in the care of the overseers of the meeting house, who were publicly appointed to witness the ceremony.
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Mary Scattergood Macomber
Bride Weds Another in Chattanooga Elopement Shocks society
Miss Nellie M. Dodson, daughter of Major Dodson, was to marry Dr. White of Cerulean Springs Kentucky in Highland Park Chattanooga. Elaborate plans and hundreds of guests marked the event before a telegram arrived declaring Nellie had eloped with another man, ending the anticipated wedding.
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Chattanooga
Nellie M. Dodson
Major Dodson
Highland Park
Dr. White
Cerulian Springs
Trousseau
Land transfer to former wife in Versailles area
General Cassius M. Clay of Whitehall bought land from J. H. Yarnell and deeded a house and 312 acres to his former wife, now Mrs. Riley Brock, adjoining her current home in Versailles. This marks the third such land transfer by Clay to her since her marriage to Riley Brock.
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Versailles
Cassius M. Clay
Whitehall
J. H. Yarnell
Pinkard
Riley Brock
Naphen Pushes Abatement Of Cow Pasture Nuisance
Congressman Naphen urged Boston officials to abate the Cow Pasture garbage plant nuisance after the Board of Health reopened the hearing. He said he lives on Broadway near G Street and can smell the odor at his home, calling the plant the worst nuisance in Boston. Commissioners Durgin Pillsbury and Cox attended and Naphen spoke for himself.
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Board of Health
Naphen
Hart
Durgin
Pillsbury
Cox
Congressman Naphen
Broadway
G_ street
Boston
Jennings Chosen Governor Nominated on Fortieth Ballot
The State Democratic convention in Jacksonville Fi la June 22 nominated William Jennings for Governor on the forty-fourth ballot after a prolonged deadlock. He is a first cousin of William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska, with other candidates withdrawing after the late ballot.
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Jacksonville
Fila
William 8. Jennings
Govnne
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Inquest Begun Into Hammond Death in Charlestown
An inquest into the death of William Hammond of 183 Broadway Everett began yesterday in Charlestown District Court with Associate Justice Cotton presiding. Six witnesses testified for the government in a private hearing. Parsons provided details of Hammond's movements that afternoon.
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William Hammond
Broadway
Everett
Charlestown
Cotton
Parsons
British surround Steyn as Boer forces face tighter net
Lord Roberts tightens a noose around General Steyn in the Orange River colony as Buller advances from Standerton. Kruger's sons return to farms after surrender to Baden-Powell. De Wet's farmhouses burned. Strathcona’s horse praised. Captain Jones brigade recalled to ship.
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London
Steyn
Orange River Colony
Lord Roberts
Louis Botha
Kruger
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Buller
Lord Dundonald
Standerton
Vaal
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Tetoria
DeWet
Strathcona
Jones
HH. M
Forte
Standerton Occupied by Third Cavalry Brigade
General Dundonald with the Third Cavalry Brigade occupied Standerton today without opposition. Burghers departed yesterday after blowing up the railroad bridge and causing other damage. Infantry advanced twenty two miles and camped at Kaatsbosch Sprukt tonight.
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Kaatsbosch
Dundonald
Standerton
Kaatsbosch Sprukt
New York Comptroller Coler May Be Nominated for Governor
New York June 22 The state Democratic leaders reportedly intend to nominate Comptroller Bird S Coler for governor and would press him to accept despite his views He declined to confirm acceptance or discuss the situation further
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New York
Bird
Coler
Owever
Worst Wheat Failure Ever Known
Snow, the crop expert, reports a national calamity after a two week tour of Minnesota and the Dakotas. He estimates Dakotas at 20 million bushels each and Minnesota at 2 million, totaling far below last year’s 226 million.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Snow
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Dakotas
Free to Housewives on Solar Baking Powder
An advertisement argues that pure cream of tartar Solar Baking Powder is superior and cheaper than Trust brands. It claims prices are inflated by the baking powder trust and offers a free sample to readers who mail their name and address to 31 Rose St., New York.
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Rose St
New York
Grape-Nuts Promoted For Campers In Far West
Fresno letter recounts Grape-Nuts and Postum valued by 10 men in an old oil camp for ready meals. General Machen notes consistent availability along the Southwest and Mexican border. Claim highlights Grape-Nuts nutrition for brain and nerves aiding endurance and steady nervous system health.
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Desborough
Fresno
Calif
K. ©. Machen
Roosevelt's Day of Glory in Philadelphia
Governor Roosevelt's Philadelphia visit unfolds with crowds and private moments from breakfast in Spruce Street to a late return, as he grapples with public attention and mutual warmth with Rough Rider Sherman Bell. The day culminates in hopeful plans to travel on the 29th for a Rough Riders reunion in Oklahoma.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Spruce Street
New York
Walton Hotel
Odell
Depew
F. W. Greene
Barber Asphalt Company
Sherman Bell
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Bell
Cripple Creek
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Teddy
Hanna Boss Again in Charge of Republican Campaign
Philadelphia June 22 Mark Hanna is re elected chairman of the Republican National Committee with exclusive authority over campaign management and appointment of the executive committee. He will have unlimited power in directing the campaign and a voice in the ticket, with no voice in conduct.
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Philadelphia
Mark Hanna
Republican National Committee
Hanna Pressures Governor on Candidate Placement
In a closed party maneuver Hanna seeks to subdue the Governor and place a rival in second place, avoiding any public savor of leadership that might threaten McKinley. A conference with Manley, Payne, Senator Scott, Kerens, General Grosvenor, and other national committee members focused on settling up party accounts.
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Mark Hanna
Hanna
Republican Party
Joseph H. Manley
Maine
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Senator Scott
West Virginia
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
General Grosvenor
Ohio
Roosevelt won't resign as governor and woodruff bid
New York June 22 B B Odell Jr Republican State committee chairman rejects talk of Roosevelt resignation to clear path for Woodruff Odell says Roosevelt will serve out his term and cites Cleveland as precedent He outlines campaign plans including literature distribution and speaking dates with a ratification meeting at Carnegie Hall June 26 Seth Low to preside Senator J B Foraker of Ohio to be principal speaker
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New York
B. B. Odell, Jr
Republican State Committee
Woodruff
Roosevelt
Odell
Cleveland
Newburgh
Republican County Committee
Carnegie Hall
Seth Low
J. B. Foraker
Ohio
Roosevelt Message to McKinley on the Ticket
Governor Roosevelt sends a Washington message dated June 22 thanking President McKinley for congratulations and expressing pride in being associated on the ticket. The text from New York dated June 21 is addressed to The Hon. William McKinley.
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Washington
Roosevelt
McKinley
New York
William McKinley
Theodore Eae
Ex Governor Taylor Says Kentucky Will Won’t Be Counted Out
In Philadelphia on June 2 ex Governor W S Taylor of Kentucky expressed high spirits about the convention outcome. He predicted Kentucky would be carried by an overwhelming majority and cautioned that outsiders do not understand their position.
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Philadelphia
W. 8S. Taylor
Kentucky
Sharon Homestead Struck by Lightning Fire
A heavy thunder storm today struck the Sharon homestead known as the Deacon Fuller place destroying the house and barn. Mrs. Fuller and an aged companion escaped unharmed as the blaze caused by the lightning was confined to the structures.
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Sharon
Deacon Fuller
Ice storm hails hits Boston area during afternoon commute
A sudden ice storm struck near Franklin and Walpole yesterday between 1:30 and 2 p m. Residents watched hailstones as large as peas fall as an express from New York passed through the storm in about ten minutes. Passengers described the weather as very severe.
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Boston
Franklin
Walpole
New York
N. Y
N. H
Strippers of tobacco leaf in Boston cigar factories threaten strike
Tobacco leaf strippers in Boston cigar factories, angered by wages and stock weighing practices, held a meeting at 987 Washington Street and voted to press for a conference and strike if demands are not met.
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Boston
Washington Street
Pope makes a plea for protection of Christians in danger
Berlin reports from Rome say the Vatican has urgently asked France for larger reinforcements to safeguard Christians. Paris reportedly replies the matter will be considered in harmony with other powers. The Chinese embassy has sought Berlin police protection after threats related to the murder of the German minister in Pekin.
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Berliner Post
Rome
Vatican
Paris
Pekin Rove
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