Asquith Accepts War Post and Plans East Fife Byelection
In a dramatic Commons scene premier Asquith announced he would take the War Office in place of Seely and seek re election in East Fife. Unionists demand a country vote while the Home Rule debate continues. McKenna and Churchill to lead Liberal ranks from the chamber. London reaction mixes admiration with tension.
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Ewart
Seely
Fife
Cally
East Fife
Scotland
Asquith
Commons
Reginald McKenna
Winston Churchill
London
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Ters
Acid in Meat Clogs Kidneys Warns Health Ad Voiced
An old health column warns that excess meat forms uric acid that overworks kidneys. It advises regular flushing using four ounces of Rad Salts Jad Salts daily for a few days to ease bladder irritation and prevent dull kidney pain.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Liver and Bowels
A 17 year practice by Dr Edwards treated women with liver and bowel ailments using a vegetable mix in olive oil called Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. Promoted as a safe calomel substitute, the pills allegedly normalize digestion and improve complexion. Sold by The Olive Tablet Co Columbus O and available from all druggists.
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Olive Tablet Co
Columbus
Guns Hidden in Tea Chests Landed in Ulster
Belfast despatch reports Maxim guns in 20 tea chests landed under customs noses despite arms import ban. They were packed with tea and later dispersed, with authorities tracing but failing to recover them.
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Ulster
London
Belfast
Daily Mail
Dramatic Commons Crisis Over War Cabinet Resignations
London March 30 dramatized Commons proceedings as Colonel Seely resigns and Premier Asquith takes the War portfolio. Field Marshal French and Adjutant General Ewart also resign after disputed guarantees to General Gough and Irish officers.
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Asquith
Hubert.Gough
Ireland
John French
Imperial General Staff
John Ewart
Minis
French
Ewart
Seely
John Wrench
Asquith Reassigns Post Sparks Commons Turmoil in UK
London dispatch reports a government crisis as Herbert Asquith resigns his Commons seat to seek re-election while remaining first lord of the treasury. Reginald McKenna and Winston Churchill line up to direct House strategy as the East Fife writ is issued, prompting cabinet surprise and political maneuvering.
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Pyramid Pile Remedy Promises Free Trial Package
An advertisement urges readers to try Pyramid Pile Remedy for piles with a free trial package. It claims quick relief from painful, congested veins and urges sending a coupon to obtain trial treatment before purchasing the normal 50 cent package at drug stores.
Pyramid drug coupon request for Pyramid-Plie remedy
A request from an individual in Marshall Michigan seeks trial treatment by mail of Pyramid-Plie Remedy. The note is sent to Pyramid Drug Company at 452 Pyramid Building Marshall MI and requests plain wrapper packaging.
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Pyramid
Marshall, Mich
Fred
Irish Members Let English Fight It Out
London March 30 A remarkable condition exists as no Irish Nationalist member led by John E Redmond spoke in the House of Commons today The Irish members allow the English to settle the issue without their input in a notable parliamentary moment
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London
Irish Nationalist Party
John E. Redmond
House of Commons
Asquith in Fighting Mood Calls Army Reorganization
Asquith appears revived as he pushes a potential overhaul of the army with the aim of recasting the entire system. The war office vacancy grows as Sir John French departs, with General Sir Ian Hamilton the leading rumored successor and the government seeking to abolish his current inspection post abroad.
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Asquith
Seely
John French
War Office
Ian Hamilton
Hamilton
Hyomei Catarrh Relief Promises Quick Therapy
Prompt relief for stuffed head and catarrh promised by Hyomei a remedy sold by Riker Jaynes Drug Stores. The ad claims five minute relief from headache sniffling and coughing with a complete outfit priced at one dollar including inhaler and bottle.
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Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Liver and Kidney Cleanse with Rheumasalts Ad
An old advertisement touts Rheumasalts as a liver and kidney purifier. It promises relief from back pain fatigue dizziness and nervousness by flushing impurities and uric acid, claiming quick, gentle relief without griping. It includes prices and a Minneapolis mailing address.
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