Peruna Endorsed by Chicago Prosecutor in Catarrh Claim
Hon John Dienhart Assistant Prosecutor Chicago endorses Peruna as best medicine for kidney liver rheumatism and catarrh praising it as a superior tonic and nerve restorer. The letter claims systemic catarrh involves mucous membranes and nerve weakness and asserts Peruna provides immediate lasting cure and urges readers to request a free catarrh book from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dienhart
City Hall
Chicago
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Attack by Boers Shatters Wagon Convoy Near De Jager's Drift
A Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria reports a convoy of twenty two wagons with sixty mounted guards attacked by 140 Boers on Oct 1 near De Jager's Drift en route to Vryheid. Twelve riders escaped. others' fates unknown. The Boers derailed a train near Pan. five Coldstream Guards killed and nineteen injured. Commandant Dirksen has surrendered after visiting Komati Poort to confirm Kruger's move into Portuguese territory.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
de Jager’s Drift
Vryheid
Pan
Coldstream Guards
Dirksen
Paget
Komati Poort
Kruger
Alleged Plot Reported Discovered in Chicago
A Canton dispatch to the Evening World claims a plot to assassinate President McKinley sparked nationwide fear. Chicago secret service reports three suspected assailants, two Italians and an old man in disguise, en route to Canton with orders to strike. Mayor Robertson ordered strict watch on strangers and trains. extra police and plainclothes officers guard McKinley’s home as authorities chase leads and monitor rail links.
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New York
Canton
McKinley
Chicago
Secret Service
Robertson
Washington
Foster
Secrer
Secret Service Department
Restrictions on Kruger in Portu guese territory
A Journal despatch from Lorenzo Marques reports that Kruger is effectively a prisoner under tighter restraints. He is banned from using the Portuguese Governor's carriage, warned not to give speeches or wear his green sash, and plans to sail on a Dutch cruiser to Holland next week.
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New York
Kruger
Lorenzo Marques
Holland
Keep drink from soldiers in London open letter
Lord Wolseley commander in chief asks the public to honor returning soldiers with a hearty welcome but refrain from offering intoxicating liquors. He warns such greetings temptations and hopes the reception will not incite excessive drinking.
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London
Lord Wolseley
Total polls rise to 172 607 as assessors add names
The Board of Assessors reported 6158 new names since street work in May, bringing poll tax eligible persons to 172 607 from 161 401 last year. Ward 8 shows the largest gain with 10 566. Supplemental lists added 864 since then, completing totals to Oct 2.
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Board of Assessors
Early President Elected of Fulton Debating Society
Joseph Lynch Early of Roxbury has been elected president of the Fulton Debating Society at Boston College. Joseph A. Lennon of Jamaica Plain becomes vice president after three years of debate and college dramatics. A series of weekly debates leads to the prize debate in April.
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Joseph Lynch Early
Roxbury
Fulton Debating Society
Boston College
Joseph A. Lennon
Jamaica Plain
College
Governor Crane attends funeral as council meeting held
Councillor Jefferson presided over yesterday's executive council meeting while Governor Crane attended the funeral of John K. Hudson in Beverly. Lieutenant-Governor Bates and staff joined the 25th anniversary of Smith College in Northampton. The Governor appointed Dr. John L. Coffin of Northboro as a trustee of Westboro Insane Hospital, Warren Co. Jewett of Worcester to the State Board of Agriculture, F. W. Sargent of Amesbury to the dairy bureau, and Malcolm Sillars of Danvers to reappointed district police, replacing E. Haskell and D. A. Horton who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Executive Council
Crane
John K. Hudson
Beverly
Bates
Smith College
Northampton
John L. Coffin
Northboro
Westboro Insane Hospital
E. H. Haskell
Newton
Warren Co. Jewett
Worcester
State Board of Agriculture
D. A. Horton
F. W. Sargent
Amesbury
Dairy Bureau
Malcolm Sillars
Danvers
District Police
Widow Loses Bid for Sugar King Estate Dower
In New York on October 3 the Supreme Court denied a motion to place Anna M. Havemeyer’s suit for dower in the estate of sugar magnate Thomas J. Havemeyer on the preferred calendar. She claims a common-law marriage and support from Havemeyer, alleging paternity and later financial ties, while defendants include Henry O. Havemeyer as administrator and Mrs Natalie Meyer, now deceased. The case, begun by Havemeyer’s widow, proceeds with appeals pending on technical grounds.
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New York
Anna M. Havemeyer
Anna M. Wright
Thomas J. Havemeyer
Supreme Court
Justice McAdam
Henry O. Havemeyer
Natalie Meyer
Daisy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Medical Endorsements
An old advertisement touts Daisy's Pure Malt Whiskey as medicinal and world famous. It cites Dr. Willard H. Morse praising Duffy Pure Malt as medicine sold stamped as such, notes doctors prescribe it, and invites readers to obtain a 1.00 bottle with a free medical booklet from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard H. Morse
New York
Bureau of Materia Medica
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
Trial of Youtsey in Goebel shooting extended to Friday
Georgetown Ky Oct 3 Judge Cantrill extended to Friday the time for the defence to say if it is ready to proceed in the Henry Youtsey case charged as a principal in Governor Goebel shooting. The defence says summonses sent out Sept 17 have not been returned.
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Georgetown
Cantrill
Henry Youtsey
Goebel
Boyle Bros Offer Five Cases of New Clothing for Galveston Sufferers
Boston merchants Boyle Bros donate five cases of clothing valued at 800 dollars for Texas sufferers. The letter to Mayor Hart explains the assortment including coats suits youths boys hats and the goods are new and clean. The mayor replies gratefully acknowledging the generous offer and promising attention to shipment.
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Boyle Bros
Galveston
Boston
Thomas N. Hart
Eock
Megers
Texas
Thanks From Galveston Telegram Summary
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn received a Galveston relief telegram from Walter C. Jones, Galveston mayor and central relief chair, thanking President McKinley and the War Department for allocating the transport McPherson to aid New York friends and Galveston storm victims with feeding and clothing.
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Washington
Meiklejohn
Walter C., Jones
Galveston
Central Relief Committee
McPherson
McWhinley
New York
Foot Found in Stocking Ties to Missing Barge Crew
Oct 3 Highland Light report from Captain Bearse of Nauset station confirms one man found mate with a stocking containing a human foot. A tin tag bears W and an embroidered A. Believed to be from Charles Ashley, lost when the barge Black Bird disappeared.
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Highland Light
Bearse
Nausett Life-Saving Station
Charles Ashley
Black Bird
Midgely’s Tall Tale About His Sweetheart
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip recalls poetical Midgely and his claim that his new sweetheart stands as tall as his heart. The joke pivots on the moment the girl’s gruff father enters the parlor and Midgely admits his heart was in his boots.
Growth of Arkansas Population Figures Released
Washington report from the census bureau states Arkansas has a population of 1 911 544. It notes an increase of 183 388 since 1890, a 16.25 percent rise. The announcement marks Arkansas as the first state fully enumerated in the current census.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Arkansas
Boxes of Gold Offered for Postum Letters to Judge Honest Reports
A 1900 appeal invites readers to write about coffee to Postum, with gold and greenback prizes for the best testimonies. Participants should detail experiences switching from coffee to Postum Wood Coffee, share health effects, and provide names, addresses, and tips for making Postum well. Winners receive cash prizes, and letters may be published.
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Postum Cereal Co
Vpostum
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Proclaimed Cure All Forms
The piece reviews Twain’s fasting cure for catarrh and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a modern, convenient remedy. It claims the tablets clear nasal and throat secretions, aid coughs and bronchial catarrh, and offer relief without cocaine or opiates, noting wide pharmacist endorsement and national popularity.
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Mark Twain
Mr. Twain
Tanner
Stuart
Explosion at Gloucester Street residence injures Mrs Slater
An explosion from a leaking gas jet in a third floor clothes closet at 17 Gloucester Street blew out walls and windows, injuring Mrs H N Slater. She was taken to Massachusetts Hospital with burns while a coachman assisted her to a cab. Property damage exceeded $1000.
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H. N. Slater
Gloucester Street
Slater
Pr Harbor
Bankers Convention Reports Broad Financial Improvement
Barkers in session at Richmond Virginia hear nationwide signs of financial improvement from state reports to United States Treasurer Robertson. Officers elected include Alvah Trowbridge as president and Myron T Herrick as vice president with James R Branch retaining secretary post. Trust company section convened with 75 members, welcomed by John Skelton Williams.
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Richimond
American Bankers’ Convention
Robertson
Treasury
Alvah Trowbridge
North American Trust Company of New York
Myron T. Herrick
Society For Savings of Cleveland
George M. Reynolds
Continental National Bank
Chicago
James R. Branch
New York
Caldwell Hardy
Norfolk National Bank
Norfolk
Trust Company
John Skelton Williams
Richmond Trust and Safe Deposit Company
William C. Mather
Cleveland
Harry Bowdoin
Maryland Trust Company
Baltimore
John E. Parne
Colonial Trust Company
New York City
Henry Russell
Union Trust Company
Detroit
Mich
William A. Carr
Pittsburg
Penn
Law School Opens at Boston University for Fall Term
The School of Law at Boston University opened yesterday for the fall term of its twenty-eighth year with more than 125 in its entering class. There will be few changes in the faculty, the only change affecting a department head being the absence of Judge Jabez Fox. The university’s medical department opens this morning.
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School of Law
Boston University
Jabez Fox
University
Arabic Ogles Meet
The imperial grand council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North and South America met in Silence Hall, Washington, with Imperial Grand Potentate John G. Jones of Chicago presiding. Afro-American leaders from across the country attended as the proceedings remained secret.
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Washington
Imperial Grand Council of
Arabic Order of the Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine of
North and South America
Silence Hall
Imperial Grand Potentate
John G. Jones
Chicago
Colondonovans Regiment Holds Fall Mest Today in Boston
The Ninth Regiment will hold its annual fall drill in Boston with colors flying and a parade route from Franklin Field to City Hall and the State House, ending with an evening review in the Common. General orders set uniforms, transport, and timing for Oct. 4, 1900.
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Boston
Franklin Field
William Donovan
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Washington
City Hall
Hart
Beacon
Crane
Bancroft
Donovan
Ninth Regiment Infantry
East Armory
East Newton Street
Fast Armory
Armory
Bost
Itlaversack
Ball vanishes from office as Davidson takes over
At 2A Park square the door now bears H l Davidson, chief draughtsman, taking over unfinished contracts left by Henry B Ball. Creditors sought Ball yesterday, but were referred to Francis Peabody Jr, with Mrs Ball handling the situation.
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Henry B. Ball
2A Park Square
H. l. Davidson
Ball
Mr. Ball
Francis Peabody, Jr
Boston Troops Drill and Parade at Franklin Field
The unit will carry a dipper on a strap, wear no white collars, and receive field rations from the commissary cooked on site. Guards at 10, Captain Hayes as officer of the day, and Lieutenants Crane and Hickey on guard. Morning drill reports due by 10:30, regulation apparel and discipline enforced. Regiment departs Franklin Field around 2:30 for a city street parade ending at Boston Common.
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Franklin Field
John J. Hayes
Crane
Hickey
Boston Common
Donovan
Wiliam J. Gcaldy
Tremont Building Auction Brings $165250 Sale of 227-229 Washington
Eaton paid $165,290 for parcel 227-229 Washington street adjoining Thompson's Spa. Charles Eaton purchased the Tremont building parcel, represented by E. W Hutchins, with the sale price nearly $50,000 above assessed value.
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Tremont Building
Washington Street
Thompson’s Spa
Charles §. Eaton
E. W Hutchins
Munny Drives Nesbitt’s Mare in 2 40 Trot
From the Official Organ James Munny, driver of Colonel Nesbitt's bay mare in the 2:40 trot at last week's fair, is still active. Munny makes the mare go.
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James Munny
Colonel Nesbitt
Munny
Podunk Times
Indianapolia Sun
From One Extreme to Another in Cleveland Garden Trade
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet shows a child pleading for a return of a garden hose and asking permission for his mother to borrow an oil stove while outlining a domestic exchange. The tone mirrors a humorous local exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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