Diamonds mined in South Africa and names in Washington
Ten tons of diamonds have been mined in South Africa the last sixteen years. The city directory of Washington contains forty George Washingtons, seven Martha Washingtons and nineteen Mary Washingtons, with a wide range of skin tones. The ad promotes Bitters for digestive and liver issues, Tetterine for skin diseases, and EE M Medicated Tobacco and Cigarettes as remedies, plus Dr. Isaac Thompson Eye-water.
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George W.’s
Washington, D. C
George Washingtons
Martha Washingtons
Mary Washingtons
South Africa
Ee-M
EEM. Company
Atlanta
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Nervous Ailments
Uses testimonial language to tout Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that cures nervous trouble scrofula sores rheumatism dyspepsia catarrh and other diseases. Claims it will tone the system increase appetite and provide refreshing sleep if given a chance.
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Hood
Fickle King Of Siam Delays Scottish Royal Visit
The King of Siam altered plans during a Scottish tour, shortening Edinburgh and Glasgow stops. Glasgow felt slighted as the visit to Edinburgh Castle, housing Scotland's regalia, faced a last minute rethink. At the Forth Bridge the engineer began a contraction talk but the King cut him off saying it’s too wet and reentered the train.
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Scotland
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Edinburgh Castle
Castle Gates
Forth Bridge
Westminster Gazette
Shotgun quarantine hits Texas as yellow fever alarm spreads
A Dallas dispatch reports a sweeping shotgun quarantine across eastern central and southern Texas. Houston remains under infection restrictions with rail lines halted and passenger services curtailed. Brazos county imposes strict road checks, trains barred from sidings, and no mail or papers accepted. Galveston enforces a strict quarantine while freight moves only by telegram. Authorities warn against panic and practical jokers amid reduced train service and redirected routes.
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Dallas
Texas
Houston
Brazos County
Tabor
Houston and
Texas Central
Missouri
Kansas
Galveston
Southern Pacific
Massachusetts Democrats Nominate George Williams for Governor
At Worcester the Massachusetts state democratic convention endorsed the Chicago platform and nominated George Fred Williams of Dedham for governor with no opposition. Other nominees selected include Callahan for lieutenant governor Nash for secretary of state O Keefe for attorney general Watson for treasurer Chalifoux for auditor. Williams led the convention amid clashes over party elder support and a tumultuous start to permanent organization. The platform reaffirms Chicago 1896 principles and backs Bryan’s campaign.
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Chicago
George Williams
George Fred Williams
Dedham
Massachusetts
Worcester
Christopher T. Callahan
Holyoke
D. Nash
Withman
John A. O'Keefe
Lynn
T. A. Watson
Boston
J. L. Chalifoux
Lowell
Bryan
MURDERER BOECKER CHLOROFORMED FAMILY INDEPENDENT REPORT
A Carroll Indiana dispatch says John Boecker who killed his wife and five children remains alive though recovery is impossible. Son Henry shows strength but his wound is fatal. Boecker bought chloroform at Breda to doctor hogs for cholera, then used it to put the family to sleep and commit the murders. Locals note Boecker's mind may be impaired.
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Carroll
John Boecker
Henry
Boecker
Breda
Plot to Assassinate Emperor Nicholas During Warsaw Visit
Advices from Warsaw indicate a deliberate plot against Emperor Nicholas during a recent Warsaw visit. Police arrested 130 suspects after tunneling work beneath Norvy Sviat street, with four disguised German officers and several Lodsey merchants implicated.
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Warsaw
Nicholas
Imperial Party
German Socialist Party
Norvy Sviat
Royal Castle
Landwehr
Lodsey
Poland
Fever reports show rising New Orleans yellow fever toll
Daily averages in New Orleans indicate eighteen to twenty cases and two deaths. Tuesday records include another death amid neglect of care. Of twenty one cases by then, at least half died from lack of attention, while doctors warn the situation worsens and nurses and doctors may soon gain control. Mobile reports nine new cases amid hot weather, with sixty four cases and nine deaths overall, a 14 percent fatality rate.
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New Orleans
Dunn
Mississippi State Board of Health
Edwards
Mobile
Board of Health
Regular Republicans nominate Tracy for mayor of Greater New York
General Benjamin F. Tracy, former secretary of the navy, was nominated by the regular Republican convention for mayor of Greater New York. Seth Low, the Citizens' Union candidate, polled less than fifty of 348 votes amid jeers from delegates and spectators. Jacob Worth faced similar opposition as he tried to present Low’s name. None of Low’s supporters signaled a bolt of the regular ticket.
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New York
Benjamin F. Tracy
Greater
Seth Low
Citizens’ Union
Hisses
Jacob Worth
Senator Platt
Low
Rev Sam Jones Delivers Address at Nashville Exposition
At the Centennial Exposition in Nashville Junior Order of United American Mechanics day was celebrated. Mayor McCarthy welcomed the order and its friends while Rev Sam P Jones, Georgia evangelist, gave the principal address.
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Order of United American Mechanics
McCarthy
Order
Sam P. Jones
Georgia
Indiana lynchers safe after Ripley grand jury adjourns
The Ripley county grand jury in Indiana adjourned without indictments against Versailles lynchers, saying no one connected to the case could be identified. Key witnesses offered only suspicions and minor details. The governor has directed the attorney general to pursue a thorough investigation.
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Ripley County
Ind
Versailles
Paper Company Fails in Chicago Notice
The American Paper Company of Chicago, dealers in printing paper, has assigned to Frank P. Tyler. The estate shows assets of 52,000 dollars and liabilities around 80,000. Difficult collections are cited as the cause of the failure.
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American Paper Company
Chicago
Frank P. Tyler
Pennant Melting Away in Baltimore Rout by Boston
There was no joy in Baltimore Monday night as Boston swung the pennant race in its favor. Baltimore’s prize pitchers collapsed under a brutal Boston batting onslaught, turning a hoped home victory into a decisive rout watched by more than 25,000 fans.
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Baltimore
Boston
Spanish Squadron Moves To Cuba Amid Dock In Havana
A Madrid dispatch to Frankfurter Zeitung asserts a powerful Spanish squadron will sail to Cuba immediately under the pretense of attending Havana’s new floating dock installation, but really in response to American flotilla movements toward Florida waters.
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Frankfurter Zeitungs
Madrid
Cuba
Havana
Florida
Farmer Kills His Family Slaughter At Carroll Iowa Home
A farmer, John Boecker, killed his wife and six children with a shotgun and revolver at his Carroll County home Sunday night, then shot himself. The five children and the infant died from gunshot wounds, while Henry survived with wounds. Neighbors found the scene after Boecker failed to appear for work.
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John Beecker
Carroll
Iowa
Boecker
Caroline
Christine
Henry
Lizzie
John
Smith & Wesson
Fought Three Brothers End in Fatal Shootout
In Union County 8 C a quarrel among James M Summers James W Murdock and J B Summers escalated after Summers faced a severe beating. J B Summers intervened and was stabbed, O O Summers later confronted Murdock leading to a fatal shooting and Murdock dying shortly after.
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James M. Summers
James W. Murdock
Union County
8. C
Summers
J. 8. Summers
Murdock
O. O. Summers
Salisbury Did Not Withdraw From Behring Sea Conference
London confirms Associated Press dispatches that the Marquis of Salisbury has not withdrawn from participation in the Behring Sea conference, despite weekend reports.
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Salisbury
England
London
Associated Press
Marquis of Salisbury
Mayors and Councilmen Assemble in Columbus Conference
The first annual conference of mayors and councilmen from across the United States opened in Columbus Ohio with about 160 delegates. Mayor Black called the meeting to order and introduced Governor Asa Bushnell who delivered the welcome address. Mayor A Collier of Atlanta responded for visiting officials with a patriotic speech.
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United States
Columbus
Black
Ohio
Mayor Black
A. Collier
Atlanta
McKinley Arrives in Washington After Travel
President McKinley and Secretary Sherman held a brief conference at the White House soon after McKinley’s arrival in Washington. They arrived Thursday morning aboard the Pennsylvania road train and met to discuss developments surrounding the fall of the Spanish cabinet.
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Sherman
McKinley
Washington
Pennsylvania Road
White House
Tennessee Drought Strikes Central Counties Hard
Tennessee faces a severe drought with seven weeks without rain. Farmers in central counties report scarce water, failing supplies, and badly injured vegetation. Pastures and late crops are nearly failing, marking a serious agricultural crisis unseen in twenty-five years.
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Tennessee
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I.d' Sursaparitia
Cardner
Aner Gardner
Bay State
Seth
Benjamin Tracy
Greater New York
Reverend Sam
Nashville
Indiana
Pennant
Indomitable Champions of the Diamond
Slayer
M’kinley
Lydia E. Pinkham
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
South Carolina
Wua
Cowen
Inman
S.C
M. A. Simmons
Hammett
Zellin
Bimmons
Simmons
Uotton
Ae Genove & Chemical
Omer
Robert E. Lee
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ROY Publishing
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Georgia Telegraph School
South
Jo Ius Taverni
Louteville
Auperiot
Penta
Galatta
Paris Medicine Co
Louis
GROVE
Suc Universal
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Carr
White's Business College
E. Cain &J
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