Proclamation: Louisiana Purchase Exposition Opens 1903
The United States issues a proclamation by President McKinley announcing the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis, to open not later than May 1, 1903 and close by December 1, 1903, inviting global participation to showcase resources and progress. The document is signed by William McKinley with seal and Secretary of State John Hay.
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Washington
State Department
United States of America
St. Louis
Missouri
William McKinley
United States
Louisiana Territory
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Wat. McKinley
Jons Hay
Herbine Promote Digestive Health At Low Price
For digestive weakness nervous ness pains in the side flatulence dizziness wakefulness headache and other annoying accompaniments of costiveness Herbine is a prompt and unequalled remedy. Price 50 rents For sale by H L Tucker.
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H. L. Tucker
Constitutional call for issue driven 1904 campaign
The Constitution notes that the 1904 campaign must present its own issues and reveal the hour’s man. It praises Mr Bryan for his personal worth and integrity, while citing the Philadelphia Times admitting previous unfair criticism and honoring Bryan as an eminent democrat who fulfilled his party commissions.
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Bryan
Cleveland
Philadelphia Times
Atlantic Constitution
Healthful Beauty Lotion Ad Promises Rosy Cheeks
An old advertisement touts a beauty lotion with plump cheeks and a pure complexion, claiming to impart strength and vitality to the system and a rosy health glow to the face. Sells for 34 cents per bottle, offered by H. L. Tucker.
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H. L. Tucker
Oklahoma Reservation Lot Sales Reported
Washington reports from ex-Governor Richards on open Oklahoma reservation town plots. Lawton sold 609 lots for 286570 dollars, Anadarke 647 lots for 160665 dollars, and Hobart 652 lots for 107194 dollars. Prices are described as very good.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Richards
Oklahoma
Lawton
Anadarke
Hobart
Stops the Cold and Works off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The advertisement lists price at 25 cents and markets the product as a fast remedy.
Flagler to wed Southern Belle in Florida divorce case
Henry M. Flagler, Florida magnate and richest man in the state, will marry Miss Lilly Kenan of Kenanville, New Jersey, after a recent divorce from his insane wife Ida Shroud. The Florida law allowing divorce despite insanity was used in the case, sparking protest but becoming law and the first filed under it. Flagler, 72, and Miss Kenan, 24, proceed to wedding plans as information on his past marriages and residence is noted.
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Alm Beach
Fla
Henry M. Flagler
Standard
Florida
Lilly Kenan
Kenanville
N.J
Mr. Flagler
Miss Kenan
W.R. Kenan
Fifth Avenue
Flagler
Triaas
Pierce City Suspect Held Then Re-Arrested in Oklahoma City
William Favors, a suspect in the Pierce City murder, was released on a habeas corpus writ this morning and immediately rearrested as a fugitive from justice. A Missouri governor telegram said requisition papers are en route. He will be held pending Governor Jenkins’s decision on the requisition. It is expected the governor will demand assurances of protection for the suspect.
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Oklahoma City
Ange. JS
William Favors
Pierce City
Missouri
Favors
Jenkins
Leaps Home For Poor Leper In St Louis Project
Dr Knapp, a St Louis physician, leaves his family to nurse Dong Gong, a Chinese leper housed by the city. He vows strict isolation and study of leprosy, hoping to contribute to a cure. The leper’s home costs 6000 to build and 1500 yearly to care for. Knapp plans occasional home visits and a piano in the room.
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St. Louis
Augeust
St Louis
Dr. Knapp
Doug Gione
Dro Knapp
Knapp
M. F. Engman
Dong Gong
Forewarned Forzarmed Blood Purifier Advertisement
The text promotes a blood purifier claimed to cleanse blood, boost vigor, and aid old people and children. It cites testimonials and medical rack offers a free book and physician letters. It presents questionable health claims with a call to send for a price list and to write for case discussions.
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Gata
Henry Siegfried
Case Sae
Tis
Richard T. Gariner
Slerisse
C. Wiffersd
Dotis
S.S
Pat
THE
Saift Specific CO
Atlanta
Joe Lark Held on Murder Charge at Peirce City
Joe Lark, a Frisco train porter, is formally accused of killing Miss Gazelle Wild near Peirce City last Sunday. A warrant was issued by Justice Lambert and placed in Sheriff Bradshaw’s hands. Lark denies the charges and awaits transfer as hostility toward blacks grows. A Springfield flight of Peirce City fugitives seeks shelter, and a Smoky Row notice warns blacks to leave by Saturday, fueling tension.
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Spritefield
Joe Lark
Gazelle Wild
Peirce City
Bradshaw
Justice Lambert
Petree City
Lark
Springfield
Smoky Row
Destructive cyclone strikes Anadarko town
A cyclone swept Anadarko tonight wrecking several houses and terrifying residents. At least six people are believed killed as the storm moved through the Indian territory town, with property losses running into thousands of dollars. Telegraphic reports resume as outside towns relay sparse details.
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Anadarke
Anadarko
Gardener Fined for Beating Horse to Death in Sheffield
Henry Thomas, a Sheffield gardener, was fined $50 for beating a weak horse to death after an unsuccessful attempt to haul water from Blue River. Unable to pay, he went to the workhouse. Witnesses described using clubs and a sharp green club to strike the animal, which collapsed and died.
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Henry Thomas
Gardner
Sheffield
Thomas
Blue River
Episcopal church to appoint archbishop for nation
Rev. Percy S Grant, rector of the Church of the Spate, advocates recognizing the Episcopal church and creating a president archbishop with general supervision over all dioceses. The idea, discussed in Churchman, may be raised at the general convention in San Francisco starting October 2, though delegates from New York refrain from voicing opinion.
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New York
Episcopal Church
Percy
Grant
San Francisco
Gouvernor Beckham Targeted by Tossing Soldiers in Owensboro
In Owensboro Kentucky Ange 22 report says Governor Beckham visiting Frankfort amused himself as troops encamped tossed a companion and later attempted to toss the governor. He ran but officers intervened as Captain Morris Robinson of Battery A Louisville was tossed and suffered a neck injury and partial paralysis of the left arm.
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Owensboro
Gov. Beckham
Frankfort
Morris Robinson
Battery A
Louisville
Census bulletin shows mortality decline in registration areas
The census bureau reports 1 081,404 deaths in the year, down from 1 141,419. The general death rate falls by 1.8 per 1,000, a near 10 percent drop. Average life expectancy rises from 31.1 years in 1800 to 35.2 years in 1900.
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Washington, D
Census Bureau Today
Investments in Gold Bricks and Transport Losses Debate
An investor criticizes wartime ship purchases and sales including the Obdam renamed McPherson sold for 18700 and the Hartford renamed Terry sold for 199600. He argues the government may have been cheated or officials colluded in condemning and selling transports used for American troops, challenging the notion they were worthless hulks.
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Sam
Obdam
McPherson
Hartford
Terry
Proclamation Vacates Deed Commissioners for Missouri
Gov Dockery issues a proclamation in Jefferson City dated August 22 vacating all commissions issued to commissioners of deeds in other states or foreign countries on behalf of Missouri before 1902. The measure takes effect January 1, 1902 to update appointments and identify proper agents for citizens with Missouri business.
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Jefferson City
Gov. Dockery
Missouri
Extreme hot weather sale note and medical pun
A fragmented ad fragment mentions White's Ureum Ver and a price of 25 vents. It references sale or trade and an individual named H. L. Tucker amid garbled text about extreme heat and digestive power. The readable entities are limited and the details are unclear.
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H. L. Tucker
Nordstrom Hanged After Struggle at Seattle Gallows
Charlee W. Nordstrom was executed for murder in Seattle, tied to a board after collapsing on the scaffold. The trap sprung at 9:49 with six men securing him, and he died at 10:02 as ministers prayed and his sobs echoed in the chamber.
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Georgie
Seattle
Wash
Charlee W. Nordstrom
William Mason
Towan
Salvation Army
Nordstrom
Cudihee
Young boy arrested in Wichita for mail fraud plot
Aug 21 Pat Crowe Trick scene in Wichita. M Rose four years old was seized by federal agents for using the mails to threaten a woman in Elmdale. He allegedly wrote to Mrs Jennie Akers demanding a 250 deposit in a cemetery lot to prevent kidnapping of her son and warned of probate judge Rose's actions in Chase county. Police found Rose at the cemetery after the dummy deposit.
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Meridan
Conn
Georgie
Dermott
Sellery Bibbins
Greenfield Hill
Wichita
Kan
Saloons Find No Profits In Lawton Oklahoma
Lawton Oklahoma August 21 saloons are overdone with about fifty in the city and only four making money. Twelve saloon keepers who prepaid a year’s license asked County Treasurer Eckles for refunds which he denied. Seven men who opened August 6 have sold stock and are tending bar for wages.
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Lawton
Eckles
Times
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