Cole Younger Discusses Show Business Woes in Saint Louis
Cole Younger, the Missouri bandit, visits The Republic in St Louis and discusses the harsher realities of touring as a showman with Frank James. He recalls the White duel in 1867 and reflects on the changing air of the era during a stop in East St. Louis and a visit to his cousin Mrs. Carrie L Hayes.
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East St. Louis
Younger
Carrie L. Hayes
Lawton Avenue
St. Louis
Captain White
Louisiana
True Story of Cole Younger Book Tour Details
Captain White duel scene and Younger book promotion described. The account notes Younger’s experiences, his book titled The True Story of Cole Younger, by Himself, and a traveling exhibit schedule through Warrenton Montgomery Mexico Macon Kirksville Brunswick Lexington Mo with expected encounters and audience interest.
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Captain White
Ihai
Leone
St. Louis
Louisiana
Younger
Cole Younger
Warrenton
Montgomery
Mexico
Macon
Kirksville
Brunswick
Lexington
Man Eludes Capture After Months in State
The subject recalls a battle at that place and a months long manhunt in that region with a reward for capture. Despite a lengthy Stillwater prison term his health remains robust, and he appears as strong as others his age.
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Stillwater
China revolt bids disaster port Arthur urged study
Berlin reports a Port Arthur dispatch noting rising unrest in Chinese provinces threatens to involve the nation. The article urges Anglo Russian rapprochement to counter German and Japanese pressure in Asia while criticizing Russian policies in Manchuria and the far East.
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Berlin
Port Arthur
China
Novkkral
Germany
America
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
Korea
Europe
Novkhrai
Manchuria
Far East
Cologne
St. Pefersburg
Missouri Guard Officer Missing in Kensas City
Schuyler C. Kelly lieutenant colonel of the 3d regiment Missouri national guard has been missing from his home in Missouri City since Wednesday morning. His wife joined a search along the river bottoms but found no trace. Kelly was clerk of the police court and handled $25 000 of the city’s money in a year. An inquiry found his accounts straight and he owes the city nothing.
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Kensis City
Schuyler C. Kelly
3D Regiment
Missouri National Guard
Kelly
Grand Army Elects Black as Commander in Chief
The Grand Army of the Republic elected General John A. Black of Illinois as Commander-in-Chief and chose Boston as the 1904 encampment site. Officer slate includes C Mason Keene of California as Senior Vice Commander and Harry C. Kessler of Montana as Junior Vice Commander. The chaplain race saw Ballots two with Winfield Scott of Arizona chosen on the second ballot after Bross and Bradford were eliminated.
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San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
Boston
John A. Black
Ilinois
C. Mason Keene
California
Harry C. Kessler
Montana
George A. Harwon
Ohio
Winfield Scott
Arizona
Bross
Nebraska
Scott
Bradford
Washington
Denver
Why He Advertises in the News Herald
A Joplin merchant explains daily advertising grows recognition and patronage. He says advertising must pay or it is dropped, since it keeps his business visible each morning and prompts customers to choose the well known name when they need the product.
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Joplin
News-Herald
Joplin News Herald
Mound Items From the Week in Kansas and Nearby
John B. Rice hauled corn to Passaic at 40 cents per bushel and will wait to assess the new crop before selling more. J. W. Packer continues buying hay at a good price. Several residents visited relatives in Appleton City and Blue Mound. A protracted meeting led by Ishmel reports seven or eight additions to the church. Mrs. E. F. Boswell and daughter reunited with relatives in Lafayette. Miss Nettie Pollard plans to stay through September first week as times remain good. Uncle John Melann recovers from eye pain. Hackler and Fultz bail hay on the Lockard farm. Mrs. M. A. Harlow remains bedbound but shows improvement. J. N. Sharp returns home with the colonel joking about cooking meals no more. Elmer Claunch and Wm. Hemphill headed to Kansas on the 18th to view the country and consider moving to Indian Territory.
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John B. Rice
Passaic
J. W. Packer
Mia
J. N. Sharp
Appleton City
Bowman
Frite Chambers
Blue Mound
Kan
Ishmel
E. F Boswell
J. Eichler
B. R. Gillespie
Lafayette County
Nettie Pollard
Independence
John Melann
Hackler and
Fultz
Lockard Farm
M. A. Harlow
Negro Kidnappers Captured in Fort Smith Arkansas
Fort Smith Arkansas August 22 William Hicks and his wife alleged leaders of eight negro kidnappers are captured and jailed. News says the remaining band members were captured. A rescuers party was fired upon and a man named Pate was killed. The Hicks claim the kidnapped girl is their daughter.
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Fort Smith
Ark
William Hicks
Fort Gibson
Pate
Irl
Mother's Friend Advertised for Easier Childbirth
An old newspaper fragment describes a product named Mother's Friend claimed to ease labor and shorten confinement by softening skin and stimulating Life Fluid secretion. It references undeveloped breasts and mentions Regulator Co. of Atlanta, GA as the source. The text is fragmentary and reads like an advertisement for childbirth preparation.
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Poe
Regulator CO
Atlanta
Heirship Surprise Prompts Legacy to Stable Boy
Omaha Aug 22 Jack Kelley a stable boy who slept in a livery loft learned from lawyers for the late John Kellar of Rock Island that a $50,000 legacy awaits his signing papers proving identity. Kellar, a wealthy uncle who befriended Kelley after his service in the First Nebraska during the Spanish American War, twice wounded in the Philippines plans college and a profession.
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Omaha
Jack Kelley
Beat
Baumler and Johnson's
John Kellar
Rock Island
Kellar
Kelley
Nebraska
Malaria forerunner symptoms noted in season
A brief medicinal notice explains malaria’s forerun symptoms as slight fatigue and yawning before chills. It praises Herbine for stimulating the liver, driving malaria germs from the body, purifying blood, and restoring health. Available for 50 cents at H L Tuckers Drug Store.
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H. L. Tucker
Sour Lake Oil Fields Afire
A fire in the Shoestring district of Sour Lake oil fields burned uncontrollably after a man ignited a boiler with a gallon of crude oil. The blaze is now under control. loss estimates are not yet available.
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Beaumont
Tex
Sour Lake
Constipated Bowels and Liver Remedy Advertised
A Wichita reader praises Herbine for regulating the liver and bowels for ten years, claiming reliable daily bowels and toxin elimination. An ad notes 50 cents at H L Tucker's Drug Store, while a quoted The Commoner jab contrasts a congressman's defense to returning a broken kettle.
To Cure a Cold in One Day Advert Claim
An old medicine ad promises a quick cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It states all drugs refund money if it fails and features BE W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25e.
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W. Grove
Man imprisoned for 60 cents theft plans larger theft
The Commoner notes a prisoner in Ohio serving time for stealing 60 cents. He vows to steal more next time to found a college and gain the reputation of a philanthropist.
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Ohio
Reunion of Morgan's Brigade at Park'n Hill Ky
Several hundred survivors of General John H Morgan's Confederate brigade gathered for the first reunion in twenty five years at Parkn Hill Kentucky. Noted figures included Captain Steve Sharp Colonel R Morgan Colonel W P Breckinridge General Basil W Duke and Judge M C Saufley. Speechs by Breckinridge Duke and Saufley drew about 2000 people. Veterans from other states joined the event with ages from 56 to 76, Major Tenny of Lexington the oldest present.
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Breckinridge
Duke
M. C. Saufley
Tenny
Lexington
Summer Ailment Tonic Promises Restored Energy
A dated advertisement touts Herbine as a tonic to combat summer lassitude, claiming it stimulates appetite, improves digestion, regulates bowels, and boosts liver activity. The writer, A.J. Freegard, credits 12 years of use and a Dr. Newton recommendation. Available for 50 cents at H. L. Tucker's Drug Store.
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A.J Freegard
Newton
Kan
H. L. Tucker
A Negro a Guest at Newport
New York reports Newport will host North Carolina politician Joseph Loftin as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones. Loftin, in charge of the Jones estate at Arleigh, has hosted social leaders for years. He arrives tomorrow to attend yacht races aboard the Narrada before continuing to Newport.
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New York
Newport
North Carolina
Amart
Joseph Loftin
Pembroke Jones
Loftin
Jones
Arleigh
N. C
Drug Firm Promotes Herbine Through Doctor Request
Ford and Sturgeon, a well known Rocky Hill Station Kentucky drug house, report Dr G B Snugley asked them to obtain Herbine for patients. They note many customers express great satisfaction and repeat purchases. Available in a 50 cent bottle at H L Tucker's Drug Store.
Turkey asks Russian warships to withdraw from waters
Constantinople Aug 22 Tevfik Pasha Turkey’s foreign minister met the Russian ambassador and begged withdrawal of the Russian squadron from Turkish waters after accepting all Russian demands. European opinion favors intervention and abandoning semi measures. insurgent strongholds cited Krushevo Merihoro Florina with Peristeri Mountains near Monastir as revolt bases.
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Constantinople
Tevfik Pasha
Krushevo
Merihoro
Florina
Peristeri
Monastir
Derailment Injures Twenty-One on Kitty Flyer near Nevada
Northbound Kitty flyer derailed seventeen miles north of Nevada at 11:30 pm due to spreading rails. Two cars splintered and three derailed. Twenty-one passengers injured, three seriously. A special train ferried the wounded to the company hospital by 6 am.
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Nevada
Companyospital
Sultan Apologizes for Flag Insult in Manila
The sultan of De seen arrived with a large retinue and apologized to Major R. H. Ballard for the insult to the U S flag, blaming his insane son for the outrage. The sultan of Bacalod reportedly fortifies camps and demands indemnity from the United States before submission.
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Manila
Deseen
R. H. Ballard
United States
Ballard
Bacalod
Cured Paralysis Claim From True Texas Letter
W. 8. Baily of True Texas writes that his wife suffered five years with a sore in her arm and Bal lard's Snow cured her. He also reports success on old sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Available 25c and 1.00 at H. L. Tucker's Drug Store.
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Baily
P. O. True
Texas
Ballard
H. L. Tucker
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Louis Wuch
Republic
Price
Arkansas
Monroe
Budes
England
Missouri Guard
Grand Army
Black
Castort
James G
Bowela
Congressman Littauer
Morgan's Brigade
Turkey
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