Hotel Fire at Poplar Bluff Tragedy Claims Several
A Poplar Bluff hotel fire killed and injured many guests. The four story Tir Gilford House burned with 45 rooms full, trapping second and third floor occupants who leaped from windows. Hotel proprietor W. J. Nervill and his wife escaped but lost everything. Dozens are unaccounted as rescue teams comb the ruins.
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Heck Clark
Etta Hargrave
Benjamin Shelby
Shelby
Tir Gilford House
Missouri
Hanna Victory Statement Stirs Republican Confidence
A lengthy proclamation asserts continued party administration, praising good government and economic stability. It notes mixed reports on state results, with some states still questionable, and emphasizes trust in the people to safeguard national interests. The piece then shifts to an unrelated testimonial about a stomach remedy.
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Sampmich
Opiestien
Fortie
Aninre
Piosenee
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Gains Popularity
A vintage advert touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for constipation indigestion sickness headache and stomach troubles. It promotes growing popularity and availability at J Maple Wilson and J Ben Miller locations.
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Dr. Caldwell
I. Ben Miller
J. Maple Wilson
J. Ben Miller
Those Shooting Stars Leonid Shower Missed by Observers
Astronomers warned the Leonids, every thirty three years, were to appear Wednesday night but observers in our area saw no display. The tale notes November hosts shooting stars from the Lion constellation and mentions term stragglers. An ad for Laxative Lrame Quinine Tablets ends the piece.
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America
Critics who condemn others’ work without insight
The writer denounces incessant critics who disparage farmers merchants and physicians regardless of effort or results. He argues all men are imperfect and no one’s work is perfect and that true critics understand circumstances before judging.
Bucklen's Arica Salve—world's best skin healer
The text proclaims Bucklen's Arica Salve as the best remedy worldwide for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers felons aches and all skin eruptions. It claims it is the infallible pile cure priced at 25 cents a box sold at I, Ben Miller's.
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Bucklen
Ben Miller’s
Sam Jones Sayings and Odd Beliefs Satire
A fragmentary column blends tongue in cheek proverbs on happiness with a critique of theology and preachers. It references Sam Jones style sayings and contrasts religion with flowers and daily life. The piece ends noting King’s New Life Pills as a harmless remedy for constipation and headache sold for 25 cents at a local drugstore.
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de. Kiog
L. Ben Stiller
Torch Light Procession Honors E W Flentge in Cape Girardeau
A crowd of about 200 young men and torchbearers marched on Broadway and Sprigg to Mr E W Flentge’s residence. Charley Daves, the boy orator of the Cape, delivered congratulations as Flentge, touched, thanked the crowd and invited them inside for refreshments and hospitality with music from two orchestras and choirs. The event closed with speeches and a civic spirit praised by attendees.
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E W. Fuwontze
Cape Tilardean County
Sprigs Street
Hlentge
Oberheide’s
Broadway
Blue
Sprigg
Flentge
Plentge
McKinley
Roosevelt
Heaven
Venus
Brass Granta Mini Rhiurm Corps
Varad
Abe
Piearge
Shorb Refuses Bets After Election Loss
T. J. Shorb, once the town’s most vocal Democrat on bets, backed by four to five hundred dollars, hired a lawyer after losing and instructed the stake holder not to pay. He avoided settlement by legal challenge.
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T. J. Shorb
Shorb
Surgeon General Sternberg Reports Army Crisis and Homicide Rates
Surgeon General Sternberg compares personal crisis reports and homicides in the army across periods TS0S to PS and the 1888–1898 decade. It notes fewer homicides in the two-year span than the previous decade, with data on army strength, personal crisis reports, and homicide counts and ratios per 1000 for 1898 and 1899.
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Sternberg
Electric Bitters Promised Cure for Various Ailments
It claims to relieve Backache Headache Nervousness Sleeplessness Melancholy Fainting and Dizzy Spells. Mrs Phebe Cherley of Patterson Ind reports kidney trouble and a lame back, saying at 73 she can do housework again. The ad touts improved appetite and health, priced at 50 cents at I Ben Miller's drug store.
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Phebe Cherley
Patterson
I. Ben Miller
Echoes of Equality in Death by John J. Ingalls Oration
The grave sermon from John J. Ingalls on James N. Burns contrasts life’s ranks with death’s leveling power. It asserts that in the republic of the grave all men are equal, wealth and status lose their force, and time’s injustices are erased by final equity.
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John J. Ingalls
James N. Burns
Dives
Lazarus
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad in Sunday Paper
A housewife and her husband discuss a two column Sunday paper article touting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He dismisses concerns about flour adulteration while urging readers to buy the remedy from druggists or see him.
Mrs Jesse James Dies in Kansas City Home
Mrs Jesse James died at her Kansas City home Tuesday morning after about ten months of illness. The remains will be moved to Kearney in Cheyenne County for burial at the old James family home. She was known as a quiet woman who led a Christian life and set a good example for her children. Jesse James Jr. the bandit’s only son, is in business in Kansas City.
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Jesse James
Kansas City
Kearney
Chey County
Ames
Russell
Laclede Hotel
Rodolph Bahn
Luke Russell Disappears from St Louis Home
Luke Russell, son of EW Russell of Jackson, vanished from his Euclid Avenue home in St Louis. A letter dated November 12, 1900, suggests he fled after gambling and drinking losses, choosing the water route to die. His wife received the note. he had been unemployed two months and in poor health.
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St. B. Russell
EW. Russell
Jackson
St. Louis
Euclid Avenue
Marion Cully
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers 100 Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Statement from F J Cheney for 15 years of honorable business. Toledo druggists West and Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse. Cure taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Price one dollar per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
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Hall
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding Kinnan
Ex-Gov Stone Loses Large Election Wager Rumor
Whispers claim ex Governor W J Stone chairman of the National Democratic Committee lost about £100,000 in bets on the election. Report suggests Tarrumany Dick and Mint McKinley’s plurality could not exceed 100,000. In New York the Missourian allegedly bet his own money and funds from friends on levting. Returns showing McKinley and Roosevelt about 150 prompted Stone’s near illness.
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National Democratic Committee
Tarrumany
Dick m
McKinley
New York
Missourian
Iis
Roosevelt
Stone
Humphreys' T7 Cold Remedy Promotion
An advertisement touts Humphreys' Specific T7 as a cure for lingering colds. The copy claims rapid relief and urges readers to buy at druggists, citing Humphreys Medicine Co. location at William and John Streets in New York.
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Humphreys
Missouri World’s Fair Bonds and State Support
Missouri authorizes 85 million dollars in city bonds and 7 million from the state for the 1903 World’s Fair exhibit. The measures passed with large majorities and no county opposing vote, signaling progressive spirit and expected statewide benefits. The piece extols Missouri’s resources and aims to display its wealth to the world, promising immigration and investment.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Empire State
Commonwealth
Afferson
City Tribune
Carnegie plans major polytechnic college in Pinsburg
Andrew Carnegie, it is stated on un questionable authority, has another surprise for Pinsburg involving several million dollars. His aim is the establishment of a polytechnic school for the instruction of private mechanics. Details of the proposition are expected soon. Also noted is a sale of hats at Mrs Tobler's and real estate listings by Henry A. Astolz, Berry & Sander Stock at bargain prices. Glenn's store.
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Andrew Carnegie
Pinsburg
Mooering
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Gifford
Hanna
Sam Jones
Elies
E. W. Flentge
Sprigg Street
Citizens
Notte
Nitivs Fe Hemety Civere
Nanat
Ghenteau and Jackson Grate Toad Company
Cupie Olendean
Ingalls
Ben Miller
Fastman’s Kodaks
I. Ben Mil
Ler’s
Luke Russell
He Is A
Son of
E. W. Russell
LVEE
Democratic Party
T. C. Catchings
Mississippi
Altgeld
Cleveland
Ilinois
Philadelphia
F. J. Cheney & Co
E. W. Grove
Carnegie
Henry A. Astolz
Berry & Sander
Glenn's
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