Cuba’s Annexation Demand Puts Tobacco and Sugar at Issue
Havana observers report union leaders urge U S duty cuts on Cuban tobacco cigars wrappers and fillings to 2.50 per pound and 20 to 25 cent reductions respectively while arguing annexation would align with US wishes and protect American sugar and tobacco interests from free trade that annexation would bring.
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Havana
Union of Tobacco Buyers of
Merchants’ Union
United States
Cube
Cuba
Rescue hero of Ashtabula disaster dies in Chicago
Thomas Allen, first man on the Ashtabula scene and early rescuer of Sankey and other victims, died in Chicago. He aided workers for hours before a foot injury ended his field service. The railroad paid for his recovery before he moved to Chicago. Also an unrelated advertisement touts a health elixir priced at 0 cents by H. L. Tucker.
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Ashtabula
Thomas Allen
STG
Sankey
Chicago
Allen
Floods Drown Thousands as Yangtse Rises High
From Victoria B C Aug 7 great floods from the Yangtse overflow drown thousands across China. River rises forty feet and swamped hundreds of miles leaving only tree tops and occasional roofs. Boatmen estimate 20 400 drowned lower down. Chong Teh wiped away with 10 000 drowned and many other places flooded with loss of life and property. An embankment near Wu Chang feared to break risking hundreds of thousands more lives.
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Victoria
B. C
Yang-Tse
China
Chong-Teh
Chong Che Tung
Wu- Chang
Catarrh Cure Promises Cure with $100 Reward
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure catarrh at all stages. It is described as a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect blood and mucous membranes. Proponents guarantee failure payback and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cuenzy & Co. Toledo, Ohio, with druggists selling it for 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cuenzy & Co
Tuiedo, O
Steel combine unlikely to kidnap Shaffer says Scimitar
The Memphis Scimitar doubts a steel combine will kidnap and deport Shaffer, unlike the Tamp a cigar workers who abducted leaders of the Resistencia union. The article notes no romance in the businesslike north and contrasts it with such actions.
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Memphis Scimitar
Steel Combine
Shaffer
Tampa
Resistancia Union
North
Abducted Bride Drama Chains Missouri Man In Chicago
David S. Burch of Macon Missouri abducts his former bride in Chicago after she fled a marriage to Walter Juthrie. Mrs Burch, arriving at the station, learns her former lover rejects the reunion. Amid rumors, Burch receives many letters but remains banished from Miraven. Meanwhile the May Yost disappearance in Kenwood, W Va, triggers arrests. A revolver incident leads to the arrest of Clayton Rogers and John Cline as suspects in her abduction. The cases intertwine with rumors of elopement to Pittsburg and accusations of murder.
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Chicago
David S. Burch
Macon
Chikiigtes
Pepe Rired
Walter Juthrie
Hin
Kenwood
W. Va
May Yost
Clayton Rogers
John Cline
Upper Henwood
May
Samuel Hoffman
Hoffman
Haffasain
Daniel Yost
Pittsburg
Walter Smith
Chieton Rogers
Elopers
Rogers
Tragic royal elopement ends in suicide in Hungary
Aug 7 report details Princess Olga Semonwski daughter of a Russian magnate eloping with a gypsy musician at Ballaton Hungary. Pursued by her father and brothers the couple is found. The princess shoots herself after declaring she disgraced her family. In Texas, Cox & Josey wells at Spindletop Heights spouted oil 200 feet high after drilling reached oil sand. The new gusher adds territory to the field. owners Cox and Josey are two young local operators.
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Vienna
Chimay
Olga Semonwski
Ballaton
Hungary
Block 36
Mesers
Cox & Josey
A Gentle Hint On Colds And Boschee's German Syrup
In our changing climate sudden shifts bring rain wind and sun causing frequent colds that harm family and friends. A bottle of Boschee's German Syrup kept at home can prevent serious sickness and costly doctors bills with three or four doses. It claims to cure consumption hemoptysis pneumonia severe coughs croup and throat and lung diseases with praise from druggists and a free sample from H. L. Tucker.
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Boschee
H. L. Tucker
Green's August Flower touted for health and wealth gains
An ad claims the path to wealth is energy and honesty, while health comes from Green's August Flower. It promises rapid relief from dyspepsia, liver issues, indigestion and related symptoms after two doses. A free sample bottle is offered at H. L. Tucker with a regular 75 cent bottle and a Green's Privé Almanac.
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Green
H. L. Tucker
May Have Too Many Breais Buffalo Times
An editorial criticizes American war weariness under McKinley Hanna policy arguing the United States should avoid entanglements abroad and spare soldiers. An unrelated ad touts Ballard's Soon Liniment for bites and stings, selling at 25 and 50 cents via H L Tucker.
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United States
McKinley-Hanna
Cuba
Philippines
Ballard
Kentucky Faces Three-Sided Feud, Buffalo Times Reports
The Buffalo Times notes Kentucky's ongoing three-sided feud with an opening battle firing about thirty shots. Remarkably only two men were wounded, suggesting Kentucky must improve to maintain its reputation.
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Kentucky
Buffalo
N. Y
Fred
Laxative Medicine Boxes With E W Grove Signature
An OCR fragment notes a laxative product labeled to refund money if it fails to cure. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. The line ends with the number 25, suggesting price or quantity.
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E. W. Grove
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