A Knight of the Grip Testifies and Queensware Ad Dispute
The letter discusses Pearson and Weytel importing Queensware, praising their house as a leading establishment. It cites PLR Clark behind a Syrup of Pepsin controversy, questions an ad claim about 10¢ 50¢ and $2 booklets, and notes the shop only keeps 6c bottles with limited quantities.
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Knight of the Grip
Pearson
Waytel
House of Pearson & Weytel
Plr
Clark
Serup
Pepsin
Connersville
Indianapolis Pearson-Weytel P. R. Clark
Senate Delays Bynum Nomination Amid Extradition Treaty Vote
In a three hour executive session the Senate ratified a Switzerland extradition treaty with minor verbal amendments. The Bynum nomination for general appraiser of merchandise at New York then faced resistance from Fairbanks who moved to recommit. A later floor speech by Fairbanks followed as Pettigrew challenged Spooner on the Philippines.
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Senate
Washington
Republic of Switerland
W. J. Bynum
New York
Switzerland
United States
Legislative Assembly
Bynum
Seniator Fairbanks
Ryatn
Fairbanks
Pettigrew
Spooner
Wisconsin
Philippines
FILLIPING LOSSES gen. McArthur Responds to Senate Inquiry
Washington June 5 Secretary Root answered the senate resolution seeking Filipino casualties and prisoner figures. He cites Gen MacArthur in Manila for a consolidated tally: killed about 16 780 wounded 10 000 captured and surrendered sentence notes no comprehensive casualty record and a more accurate report may be prepared Weeks. Transmitted by adjutant general.
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McArthur
Senate
Washington
Root
Murder at Dooway in Laurelville Claims Farmer’s Life
John Shink, 45, a Buena Vista farmer, was murdered at his doorway in Laurelville Ohio on June 5. His head was split by an ax. Jacob Stump, 65, his brother in law, is under arrest on suspicion. Stump, formerly a local preacher, is thought mentally deranged. The two men had serious trouble.
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Dooway
Laurelville
John Shink
Abuena Vista
Jacob Stump
Stump
System of Bookkeeping Shelved Check on Accounts in Posts
Havana reports a director of posts inquiry into postal funds missing by C F W Neely. Neely’s monthly average about 17000, with half kept by him. Examinations reveal lax controls, a hidden scheme approved up the chain, and potential losses between 50000 and 100000, not including surcharged stamps. Investigation continues with no punishment aims. Cuba comments on US actions.
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Havana
Bristow
C.F. W. Neely
Neely
Estes G. Rathbone
Posts
Raathbone
Leatherman and Sullivan
Bureau of Tinanes
Postminsters
Department
Mero Maryhard
Cuba
Extradition Granted for Cuban Fraud Suspect Neely
Governor Roosevelt stated he reviewed briefs and consulted the attorney general before granting extradition for Charles Wolf Neely tied to Cuban postal frauds. He emphasized the duty grounded in law and morals and the need to uphold integrity in all states and Cuba.
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Albany
N. Y
Cgov
Roosevelt
Charles Wolf Neely
Tno
Neely
Cuba
Pretoria Nears British Investment and Boer Defense
London June 5 reports indicate Pretoria is surrounded by British forces. Generals Louis Botha and Delarey plan defense as Kruger and officials weigh next moves. Amid rumors of imminent surrender, Delarey vows to defend to the utmost while Kruger coordinates from the east. In Edgewater, John Holden and his wife were found dead from carbonic acid after financial troubles.
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Transvaal
SCM
London
Pretoria
Lord Robert
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Laurenzon
Marques
Burgo- Hister
Eipher
Kruger
Lourenzo Marques
Louis Botha
Delarey
Lourenzo Meurques
Messenpor Yin
War Council
Howe
Brittain
Repubiies
Bhut
Hin
Frau Lawrenze Marmone
Juger
Stefan
Erieslind
Chenge
Boaies
John Ro
Edgewater
Phe Nan Radwetimn
Halden
Dear Mrs Pinkham Helps Woman Regain Health Hope
A testimonial from Mrs A Tolle of Philadelphia describes severe fatigue headaches backache and falling of the uterus. After one bottle of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improved and gained weight, with others noting her healthier appearance. The ad claims Mrs Pinkham receives fifty thousand similar letters.
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Nee
A. Tolle
Hilton St
Philadelphia, Pa
Chinese Apathy A Crisis Impending
Washington reports a sharp Boxer uprising in China with Li and the Chinese government failing to quell it. Conger conveys that outside Pekin murders rise and railways halt as foreigners withdraw. Officials note limited energy to suppress Boxers and safe conditions for Reverend Tracy Ditkin’s mission uncertain.
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Washington
Conger
United States
Pekin
Hanen
Hed
State Department
Charles ‘Tracy Ditkin
Pao’ Ting Ben
Min Conger
Pao-Ting-Pu
Chaos and violence in Tien-Tsin as Boxer Crisis unfolds
Allied and local forces clash with Boxers near Peking and Tien-Tsin. Reports say Germans, Austrians and Belgians suffer casualties while missionaries are missing or safe, with guards and bridges damaged and a prolonged siege looming.
Spark s From the WHE The Sente Confirmed 11
The fragmentary text mentions a district and treasury matters with reference to a large reserve and redemption, naming entities like Weett eis and Qult utilitry in a financial context. It hints at budgetary balances and possible official statements but unreadable in parts.
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Tar
Treasury
Berlin Synod Debates Immorality and Prostitution
Berlin synod in session addresses city immorality detailing claims of 50 000 prostitutes and many school girls forced by parents. It resolves to press imperial authorities and police for a stricter supervision and prevention system.
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Berlin
Vonasche
Potter Divorce Granted in Newport Custody Granted
James Brown Potter of Newport was granted an absolute divorce from Cora Urquhart Potter with custody of their daughter Main. The decision was issued by the supreme court yesterday in Newport.
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Mra. Potter
Newport
Ool
James Brown Potter
Cora Urquhart Potter
Supreme Court
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