World events brief from a troubled era
President Wilson warns miners and operators against strikes while proposing a three-man commission to resolve disputes. Railroad freight shortages ease slowly as government orders suspend normal rules. Tax collection and insurance claim settlements surge, and political upshots unfold in Oregon Delaware Michigan and Washington. Tornadoes rail disasters and violent crime pepper the period with human tragedy and legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission For
Washington
Troth
Advent of Coontz General of Naval Military Order
Personal Admiral Robert F. Coontz was elected commander in chief of the Military Order of Foreign Wars at the New York convention. Brig. Gen. Frank Taylor, retired U S Army veteran of several wars, died suddenly in Seattle at age 78, leaving his daughter. Rev. Dr. Samuel Sterling Palmer of Columbus elected moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly in Philadelphia. William Gay, longtime Berkey & Gay vice president, died in Grand Rapids of pneumonia. Four patients drowned boating on a New Hampshire lake near Winnipesaukee. The Paris strikes by railway workers spread to other industries, with Hamburg shipyards’ strike settled and government confidence rising.
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Robert F. Coontz
MiLitary Order of Foralen Wars
New York
Frank Taylor
The
Herene
Seattle
Wash
Samuel Sterling Palmer
Columbus
Presbyterian General Assembly
Philadelphia
Broad Street Church
Grant Honors Worthily Won
A tribute recalling Ulysses S. Grant and Abraham Lincoln, detailing the Civil War’s struggle to preserve the Union. It narrates the military campaigns from Bull Run to Appomattox, praising Grant’s strategy, resilience, and impact on victory, with reflections on Lincoln’s devotion and national unity.
Fort Donelson Decision and Grant's Rise
Before the Fort Donelson battle Generals Halleck and McClellan allegedly planned to cashier Grant. They drafted an order but waited to see Donelson's outcome. Grant won, rising in favor and later being chosen for lieutenant general, saving the Union and achieving lasting fame.
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Fort Donelson
Halleck
America Endures New Test of Freedom and Justice
A patriotic message proclaims that America has stood a new test and emerged triumphant. It credits the nation’s resolve for liberty and justice, noting strength and gratitude after defending democracy at home and abroad.
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America
South
Honor the Pasing Heroes and the Grand Army of the Republic
A ceremonial farewell marks the departure of the Grand Army of the Republic after years of service. Processions are planned to honor these veterans, with the fading blue flag as a principal symbol of memory and respect for their contributions.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Mallard Dinner Party Delights Waterfowl Guests
Mr Mallard and Mrs Mallard host a coastal dinner for many invited duck relatives. They advertise mollusks and soft grass ice cream, inviting guests to gather by the water where the nest sites lie. The guests arrive eagerly, quacking in a jovial chorus as the meal unfolds.
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Mattard Duck
Mr. Mallard Duck
Bond
Ax Hoy
Mead of Thee
Fragmentary street dialogue captured in note form
A garbled transcript shows questions and answers about a call and a replacement item, containing fragments like “How's that call of yours” and “What did you take” with a reply “A fresh one.” The readable content hints at a casual exchange, but lacks clear context or identifiable names.
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Jia
Milka Emulsion advertised as stomach cure claim
A testimonial from Mary Hendricks of Owensboro Kentucky credits four doctors with giving up on her stomach illness. After two days of Milka Emulsion she recovery began and in two weeks she could work again, weight increased from 70 to 119 pounds. The ad promotes Milka Emulsion as a nourishing remedy that restores digestion, builds flesh, boosts appetite, and claims relief from chronic stomach trouble in one day. It guarantees six bottles with refund if unsatisfied and lists Terre Haute Indiana as the producer with prices of Go and 1.20 per bottle.
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Mary Hendricks
Field Road
Owensboro
Terre Haute
Ind
Drugsisty Everywhere Adv
Ups and Downs of Oratory Quips From Beats and Fen
A fragmentary exchange cites an aged egoist remarking that an orator must meet audience intellects, while Senitor Sorghin notes a change in style. The dialogue hints at shifting rhetoric and public speaking challenges.
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Sorghin
The Most Valuable System and Triner’s Elixir Claims
An ad extols the importance of a superior system for business success and promotes Triner’s American Elixir of Bitter Wine as a remedy for digestive and nervous issues. It notes the product’s long market history since 1890 and urges readers to obtain Triner’s remedies from Joseph Triner Company in Chicago.
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Tuiner
Triner
Teyaso Triner
Joseph Telner Company
Ibbib-Ist
Ashland Ave
Chicago
Ml—Ady
Credit and collection quotes in Browning's Magazine
A Browning's Magazine snippet notes a mother visiting town to settle bills and mentions collectors sent to a house to seize cars, highlighting debt collection practices and family finance pressures. The quote captures personal finance tension and the role of collectors in altering household dynamics.
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Browning
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Besy
Wilson
Raiframs
Interstate Conyuerce Commission
Fays
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Interstate Commerce Commiission
War Insurance Bureau
George Miler
Francisca Villa
State Department
Chihuahua
Mex
Department of Coumnarte
Grover C. Isergdoll
Fort Jay
Fhlindethia
Mila Tte
Maclay Hoyne
Ohlenga
Hoyne Sail Weink
Bink
Portland
CG. M. Standifer Depatruction Corporation
Oregon
Alden St. John
Menphils,Tenn
Cukler
Etath HL
San Antonio
Tex
Natin
Delta
Jonas Worcery
de Lenple
Dalrymple
Indianapolis
Fayette Owsley
Burkesque
Physickan
Aml
Alien St. John of
Mowplis
Tenn
Ant Peivete Qarl Cubler
Elgin
Miram Johnson
California
Wool
Lowden
Delaware
United States
Wetcott
Dover
Wolcott
Lautsbury
Michigan
Grand Raptis
Wileson Anl
United Mine Workers of America
Wilkes-Barre
Minnesota
Nebraska
Red Wing
Minn
Goutrey Swannon
Perpots
Hurt Creek
Logan
W. Va
Thorpe Wanldingham
Salt Lake City
Sitter
Callente, Nev
Salt Lake
Lather
Utah
William
Mynette
Man
Winnipes
Federation of Labor
Paria
Hamburg
Vicen
Theraentt Volliniong Occurriel
Chamber” of Deputies
Gan
Walter Reed Hospital
Grant
Union
de Madson
Ulysses
Lincoln
Yuan
Vaster
Artales
Patterson
McDowell
McClellan
Burnside
Pope
Hooker
Brent
White House
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Destiny
Ilmals
Virginia
Lee
Richmond
Cold Harbor
Veternburg
Mallard
Hendricks
Ean i
Coreya Laboratory
Cleveland
Grace Hotel
Chicago Dock Boulevard
Clark Street
Rome
Fregeles Speesepsaey
N.Y. Chicago
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