Letter Defends Sherwin-Williams Paints in Advertisements
A reader from Conversville Indiana criticizes a Cleveland Papra ad for Sherwin Williams mixed paint. The letter defends the brand, claiming it is the largest mixed paint manufacturer in the U S and condemns claims of poor quality as unfounded. The writer urges support for the company and its agents.
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Conversville
Ind
Cleveland
Papra
Sherwin- Williama
U. S
Fayette County
Delare
Sherwin-Williams
Vaccination plan eyed by Indiana health board
Indiana state health officials propose free statewide smallpox vaccination funded from 50,000 dollars. Free vaccinations to all, 50,000 supplied vaccination points to counties where smallpox now prevails, receipts kept to purchase virus. Governor Durbin’s endorsement sought as county superintendents meet. Posey County settlement up. 27,031.37 dollars remitted, showing growth in property holdings.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Durbin
Protection of
Posey
Henry Fisher
Fisher
Posses Sweep Louisiana After Plantation Killing
News from Shreveport details armed white posses scouring the countryside after John Gray Foster was shot by Prince Edwards on a Foster plantation. Arrests include many Negroes at Kepnebrew store. Governor Heard orders protection and possible military aid to prevent violence.
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Shreveport
John Gray Foster
Prince Edwards
Foster
Veniles
Edwards
Kinnebrew
McMillin
Tennessee
Kepnebrew
Smith
Edward Washington
Washington
Heard
Ward
Caddo Parish
Thompson
Bossier
Benton
Governor McMillin Pays Tribute to Blain Man's Worth
Governor McMillin and Mrs. McMillin visited Memphis en route from Nashville to Shreveport after Mrs. McMillin's brother John Gray Foster was killed. He praised the deceased as charming and well loved, noting his eye trouble at the University of Virginia and hours spent in his father's store. The narrative also mentions family roles and a church gathering in Bottonia.
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State Railroad Commission
Deny the Allegation Over Quartermaster Frauds at Presidio
San Francisco June 14 Captain A W Kimball post quartermaster denies fraud claims in government supply sales. He says sold items come from discharged soldiers. Colonel Rawles backs him, calling fraud talk rot. Warrant issued for Abe Abrams, Son of Louis Abrams, with another in custody. Detective Reynolds reports 20 government shoes found in Sacramento store. Cleveland June 14 District Attorney Sullivan sues Lieutenant R D Chase for converting 17000 of government supplies to personal use.
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Presido
San Francisco
A. W. Kimball
Presidio
J. B. Rawles
Artillery Corps
Abe Abrams
Louis Abrams
Reynolds
Sacramento
Seymour
Abrams
Quartermaster's Department
Cleveland
Washington
Sullivan
R. D. Chase
Sandusky
Chase
Ohio Volunteers
Montreal society leader and son found dead in room
Mrs. J. Redpath and her son Clifford were found dead in Montreal with Mrs. Redpath suffering insomnia. Authorities suspect a suicide attempt by Mrs. Redpath and the son shot while trying to stop her. In Chicago a machinery plant strike settled with 9 hour day and wage rise for 185 workers across six firms.
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Montreal
J. 4. Redpath
Clifford
Chicago
Mrs McKinley’s Condition Sparks Canton Renovation Plans
Washington June 14 reports from Mrs McKinley’s sickroom are encouraging and plans are under way for her removal to Canton as soon as medically safe. No other plans are in contemplation.
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Mrs. McKinley
Washington
Lawsuit Filed Over Rio de Janeiro Wreck Deaths
In San Francisco two suits for 50000 each have been filed in the United States district court against the pilots association by relatives of men who died in the Rio de Janeiro steamer wreck.
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San Francisco
United States District Court
Pilots’ Association
Rio de Janeiro
Actress Rose LeFevre Buried After Hotel Shooting
In Chicago on June 14 the body of Rose LeFevre the young actress shot at the Great Northern hotel Monday will be buried in the Jewish cemetery instead of being sent to the potter's field Clarence Hartman from New York attended the inquest and advanced funds for the funeral expenses.
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Chicago
Rose LeFevre
Great Northern
Louis Hartman
Clarence Hartman
New York
Phosphate ore loss reported near Dunnell Florida
News from Gutneaville Florida confirms a significant strike of phosphate ore in considerable quantities near Dunnell Florida. The report notes the discovery was received in Savannah Georgia on June 14.
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Florida
Savannah
Gutneaville
Fla
Dunoell
Dr Sun Yat Sen Plans Revolution To Topple Empress Rule
Honolulu reports Dr Sun Yat Sen, Chinese reformer, testifying in America on June 6 that he will lead a revolution to overthrow the Cypress Dowager and mandarins. He aims for a Chinese republic led by a president modeled on the United States with strong backing from white supporters and many natives. This is his third attempt. details of landing sites remain undisclosed and bloodshed is anticipated. The Insular court decision prompts Hawaiis satisfaction while organic act protections remain in force.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
San Yet Sen
America
China
Ti Sau
Supreme Court
Hawaii
United States
Diplomatic talks on Chinese indemnity head to The Hague
Washington dispatch reports European powers at the State Department discussing the idea of sending the Pekin indemnity negotiations to The Hague. While some favor delay and a formal reference, others oppose moving away from Pekin. A Russian echo could tilt toward Hague referral, with others resisting change. Separately, news from Pekin says the royal court will reroute its return path via Wei Hui Fu and the Grand Canal.
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State Department
Washington
China
Pekin
Ili
Hague Tribunal
The
Hague
Slogan Fu
Wei Hui Fu
Henan
Grand Canal
Techou
Paoting
A Woman's Starting Oath and Other Dispatches
Governor Davis grants a 30 day respite for Will Bussey colored sentenced to hang at Camden June 20 for assault on a white woman to allow review of her sworn statement that she lied under duress and her husband forced her to convict Bussey. Maya Rebels Scatter in Yucatan forests leaving towns 1,500 rebels without ammunition as Prudencio Cave leads in Chan Santa Cruz. J A Tuttle dies by self inflicted gunshot in Hutchinson Kansas after fearing blindness.
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Little Rock
Ark
Davis
Will Bussey
Camden
Bussey
Merida
Yucatan
Prudencio Cave
Indead
Carton
Chan Santa Crus
Hutchinson
Kan
J. A. Tuttle
The
Rock Inland Railroad
Memphis Road
Thin City
California Fig Syrup Co. laxative remedy advertisement
An advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant and effective laxative from senna and aromatic plants. It claims gentle cleansing, relief from colds headaches and fevers, and promotion of regularity without irritants. The maker stresses unique manufacture and warns buyers to seek the full company name on packages. Sold by all druggists. Price per bottle.
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CaliFornia
Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Pricade
Base Ball Result and Standings Among Clubs
Standings show Indianapolis leading with 506, Wheeling 440, and Dayton 488. Fort Wayne and Toledo follow with 440 and 452 respectively, while Marlon trails at 62. A dispatch from El Reno, Oklahoma reports Dr. White returning from Kiowa and Comanche country with word of a black smallpox epidemic among Indians, fatal in most cases, in a region soon opened for settlement.
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Joe Nnte Kerree
Wheeling
Dayton
Toledon
Marlon
Usc ' Fort Way
Columbia
Wichita
Kandune
el Reno
O. T
White
Kiowa
Comanche
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