Famine in Finland Leaves Thousands Destitute
News from St. Petersburg reports famine across Finland with 1900 starving schoolchildren found by Pastor Kilburn, 1500 in dire need. Emigration rises as crops fail. 200000 could lack food after Christmas. Potato crops failed. hay rotted. rains and late spring blamed for record crop disaster in fifty years. Dead birds found in forests as vegetation collapses.
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St. Petersburg
Finland
Pastor Kilburn
Kapuio
Ltis
Hanya
Piano Tuning and Repair Service Endorsed by Firm
A 19th century notice accredits I Skagos as a reliable piano tuner and repairer. W. Katpaur & Co, piano and organ dealers, endorses his expert work and invites clients to entrust singing and tuning to him, with Mrs. Endres noted as a contact.
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Skagos
W. Katpaur & Co
W. H. Corer
Endres
Miss Agnes Frizzle Fires At Lawyer In Slander Trial
Fort Smith Ark December report describes Miss Agnes Frizzle firing a revolver in court striking near defence counsel Colonel Brizzolora. Defendant A C Root fled and was jailed for safety. Brizzoloni and James Frizzel drew firearms but were disarmed. court adjourned amid fever heat.
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St. Louis
Republic
Fort Smith
Ark
Agnes Frizzle
Brizzolora
A.C. Root
Brizzoloni
James Frizzel
Pactice
Roosevelt message met with mixed political cheers
To New York Sun, a Rahal representative reports Teddy Roosevelt's message as arousing only pity among his loyal followers and even his political beneficiaries, who will find it beneath them, likening it to seven pounds lighter than a straw hat in the eyes of the strenuous people.
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New York Sun
Rahal
Teddy
Roosevelt
The Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promotion
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles claiming it prevents sudden deaths from kidney disease and heart complications. It highlights relief from urinary issues and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and booklet by mail.
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Seur
Dr. Kilmer & Comton
N.Y
Robbed Catholic Altars from Hayes in Omaha Churches
George F. Hayes, a Pullman traveler, admitted robbing Catholic churches in Omaha. He stole candlesticks, beads, and crucifixes from about sixteen churches including St Mary Magdelene Holy Family St John Sacred Heart and St Peter's. all stolen items recovered. Hayes pled guilty to peri larceny and received thirty days in jail with other cases pending.
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Omaha
George F. Hayes
Hayes
St. Mary Magdelene’s
Church of the Holy Family
St John's Church
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Judge
St. Peter's Church
Philippines
Bowery
New York
Chaffee in Line for Army Command in 1904
Washington reports that Gen. Chaffee is expected to become commander of the army upon Gen. Miles’ retirement, with Young slated to retire in January 1904 and Corbin in 1906. Promotions announced include Brigadiers Wood Wade and Sumner advancing to fill vacancies as younger officers rise. The changes signal a shift toward younger leadership amid ongoing campaigns.
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Washington
Gen. Young
Miles
Moot
Am Committee of Congress
Trughes
Davis
Wood
Wade
Sumner
Young
Chaffee
Corbin
Mrs Dockery Ill. Governor’s Ball Postponed
Mrs A M Dockery wife of Governor Dockery became critically ill yesterday afternoon with heart trouble. Her condition is serious. The military ball planned at the Governor's mansion on January 1 has been indefinitely postponed due to her illness.
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Jefferson City
A-M- Dockery
Governor Dockery
Merchants File Damages Suits Against Settles for Libel
Three Clinton business firms Thos H Violette Hendrix Son and Piper Bros sue James H Settles for 1000 damages alleging he entered their stores and dumped dirty clothes from a sack while accusing owners of backing a saloon petition and plotting to ruin their trade. Settles allegedly called them the lowest down dirtiest set and circulated anti trade petitions. Dickinson and Hinkle represent the plaintiffs.
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Clinton Democrat
Clinton
Thos. H. Violette
Hendrix & Son
Piper Bros
James H. Settles
Settles
Suvl
Messrs. Dickinson and Hinkle
Notice of insurance business move and thanks in Bates County
A card from Tomy Frmenxos anp Parross of Isstrance announces move to Muller Missouri to serve as Bates County Clerk. He will continue insurance work previously based in Adrian and Borler, thanks supporters, and pledges to serve the people of Bates County without regard to politics.
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Better
Tomy Frmenxos
Parross
Isstrance
Muller
Bates County
Borler, Mor
Adrian, Mo
Want Your Trade At A Hedges Drug Store
Advertisement for A Hedges Drug Store on the West side of the square promoting pure fresh drugs and a graduate pharmacist with careful compounding. It invites readers to patronize the first class store at reasonable prices.
Polish pupil jailed for throwing Emperor William brooch
Berlin reports a Polish school pupil named Koper received fourteen days in prison for lese majesté after tossing a brooch bearing Emperor William's picture at a door and stamping on it during the imperial visit. A probate notice follows naming Catherine Kaune executrix for final settlement in Missouri.
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Berlin
Irl
Koper
Fhowradhin
Tose
William
Uosen
Peter Kaune
Catherine Kaune
Ald Catate
Hates
Kates County
Missouri
Uutler
Eith
Catherine Kaunk
Osteopathy gains ground with Dr Harriet Frederick in Butler
Article highlights osteopathy as proven and growing, noting Dr Harriet Frederick, a Kirksville graduate and former Kansas City practitioner, now offering free consultations in Butler, Missouri. It cites patient testimonials and claims widespread success, alongside an unrelated sheriff sale notice in Bates County detailing a partition sale and property description.
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Butler
Harriet Frederick
Frederick
American School of Osteopathy
Kirkeville, MO
A. T
Kansans City
Iene
Butler, Mo
Swine Doggerel on a Missouri Hog Case
A Missouri farmer and his claim agent exchange verses after a hog killed on railroad tracks. The farmer sought payment for damages, but the reply notes the hog’s death and mocks the request with a poetic epitaph. The exchange lampoons blame and liability in a rustic, satirical tone.
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Missouri
Peel
Hines Othe Oom Pie
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It. L. Tucker
Best Drug Store
Bates Co
Mrs. Dockery Seriously II
James Settles
Uate Pharmacist
FR. A. Bennett
A. L. McBride
E. D. Kipp
GLO
Newberry
Ass’t Cashier
Tsumption
Scott
Scutt & Towne
Uhemion
Sherif Sale
Partition
Mivouri
Vinnick
Pinintit
Lanslown
Nobert Uregery
Yarnet Davis
John Thompaon
Vary Thenson
Frank Thompson
George
Vo'vlock
Deeti
T Smith, Sherif
Toot
Warriet Frederick
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