Famous sea captain touts Peruna remedy in Norfolk letter
Captain R. B. Tull of Chesapeake Bay praises Peruna as a cure for catarrh and a tonic. The letter from Norfolk, Va., claims Peruna prevents colds, emphasizes early use, and markets the remedy as essential for sailors exposed to gales. It lists endorsements from notable Americans and invites readers to obtain the catarrh book.
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Chesapeake Bay
Atlantic
Peruna
Norfolk
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
R. B. Tull
Tull
Chandler Defends Re Election Bid in New Hampshire
Senator William E. Chandler launches his re election campaign with a ten column defense against Railroad Commissioner Henry M. Putney. He rebuts charges over Spain war votes railroad influence 1898 officeholder assessments and his stance on bimetallism while urging Republicans to respect the law on federal officeholder appointments. He criticizes detractors from the state committee and asserts support for gold and silver ratio. He invites judgment by McKinley and Roosevelt.
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Concord
N. H
William E. Chandler
Henry M. Putney
New Hampshire
Senator Chandler
Chandler
Congress
United States
Senator Gallinger
State Committee
Andler
Siren McKinley
Roosevelt
Recalled Big Fire Twenty-Eighth Anniversary Observed
More than 100 veteran firemen gathered at the United States Hotel to mark the twenty-eighth anniversary of the great Boston fire of November 9, 1872. Thomas F. Temple, registrar of deeds, attended as guest of honor. Ex-Chief John S. Damrell presided. speakers included ex-Chiefs William Brophy John Regan and Lucas of Newton, plus Charles A. Sterns and others from City Hall and surrounding towns.
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Boston
United States
Thomas F. Temple
Registrar of Deeds
John 8. Damrell
William Brophy
The
Commonwealth
John Regan
John E
Damrell
Founder of Skull and Bones Dies in New York City
General Frederick Elsworth Mather died at his home in New York today. Born May 23, 1809 in Windsor Connecticut, he was the sole surviving member of the original 14 who formed the Russell Trust Association at Yale University in 1832, known as Skull and Bones.
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New York
Frederick Elsworth Mather
Windsor
Conn
Russell Trust Association
Yale University
The
Skull and Bones Society
Government Buys Count von Zeppelin's Airship
Berlin November 9 The government has purchased Count von Zeppelin's airship. The sale signals state use of the craft in developing air travel and military reconnaissance, with the purchase confirming government acquisition of the airship and its future operation.
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Berlin
Count von Zeppelin
Too Much Jordan for Caucus Ballots
Alderman Robert A. Jordan sought a writ of mandamus to block printing Frank Jordan on the Republican caucus ballot for Nov 13 in Wards 11 and 21. The case hinges on whether a withdrawal by Frank Jordan was properly filed. The court may join the Attorney General to decide if the mandamus should issue, as timing and party actions fuel a bitter ward dispute.
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Robert A. Jordan
Supreme Court
Barker
Frank Jordan
Horace G. Allen
Jordan
Republican City Committee
Allen
Hudson
Jordan Aneank Jordan
Jordans
Ward Committee
Sec Hay Expected to Leave Cabinet
Washington reports on November 9 forecast a cabinet reshuffle as Secretary of State John Hay may retire. The piece cites his pro-British leanings, Hay-Pauncefote treaty backlash, the Chinese policy clash, and a likely replacement by Ambassador to France General Porter in Paris.
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Lord Salisbury
United States
McKinley
Hay-Salisbury
Root
Washington
Cabinet
General Porter
O'Hay
Paris
Accused Alvord Seen Altering Clearing House Sheets
The Aliquotted bank embezzlement case against Cornelius L Alvord Jr continued with clerk John J Garrison testifying that he saw Alvord change clearing house sheets. Witnesses described paper trails, while examiner Milton Moore and Jacob Cohen corroborated the sheets were created by clerks. Hearing adjourned to Tuesday.
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Cornelius L. Alvord, Jr
First National Bank
United States
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United States District Attorney
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Jacob I. Miller
Alvord
Milton F. Moore
Hanna
John J. Garrison
Kanna
Never Too Late To Cure Catarrh With Tablets
Fifty two year old James Gieshing of Allegheny City details chronic catarrh relief after trying many remedies. He credits Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, advised by Dr Ramsdell, for restoring breathing, clearing the head and improving hearing. The tablets contain eucalyptus, guaiacol and other antiseptics and are sold nationwide.
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James Gieshing
Allegheny City
Ramsdell
Stuart
United States
Canada
Flocking to Indian Land on Border Fails to Open Soon
Oklahoma City report describes crowds gathering along the Kiowa and Comanche border to winter on bleak prairies with little hope of work. A U.S. Supreme Court case on land title to the area could keep the region closed until spring, as cattlemen hold leases through March 31 and settlers already camp along the border.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Wakefield Man Missing After Embezzlement Claim
Charles Hanscom of Albion street has been reported missing from Wakefield. He had worked for Martin J. Curley as a grain team driver for years and is alleged to have embezzled about 300 dollars.
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Wakefield
Charles Hanscom
Albion Street
Sarge
Martin J. Curley
Boston Irish League branch raises funds for Ireland drive
The Boston Central Branch of the United Irish League reports a 2461 dollar fund sent to Ireland to aid nationalists in the general election. M B Curran chaired a Parker House meeting where a constitution was adopted, pledging to pursue full self government, land reform, famine relief, Irish use of funds, grazing redistributions, Catholic education equality, and Gaelic language preservation. Monthly dues start at one dollar, with existing subscribers gaining full membership. next meeting set for Friday, Nov 23.
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United Irish League
Ireland
M. B. Curran
Parker House
R. F. Scannell
United League of Ireland
England
Connaught
League
Atlanta Special routes via Seaboard Air Line with through cars
The Atlanta Special runs on Seaboard Air Line Railway Florida and West India Short Line with through Pullman drawing room and buffet sleeping cars from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Fitchmond to Athens and Atlanta. Direct connections are made in Union depot for Montgomery Macon New Orleans and all points South and Southwest. Trains arrive and depart at Pennsylvania Railroad stations. For information contact W. C. Shoemaker C L Longsdorf W. M. McConnell or the Portsmouth general passenger agent. Be ST. JOHN V P G M.
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West India
New York
Philadelphia
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Macon
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Mass
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Washington, DC
Cabinet endorses Chinese policy as planned by administration
Washington reports the Cabinet ratified every detail of the Chinese policy and urged continuation to its logical conclusion. The session also covered foreign affairs in light of the president’s upcoming Congress message. General MacArthur is expected to renew the campaign against the Filipinos. Government officials anticipate resistance in the Philippines will wane after election results become known.
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Washington
Congress
MacArthur
Philippines
United States
Fire destroys Leach stable in Abington
Lightning struck the stable of E. Herbert Leach in Abington this morning, and the blaze completely destroyed the building. No injuries are reported as firefighters contained the fire.
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E. Herbert Leach
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