Curious Mix of Ads and Proverbial Patter on 1911 Remedies
A garbled column of patent medicine pitches Holls Catarrh Cure and Hall s Pills, with testimonials and estate notes. It also touts Grain O as a coffee substitute, references a $3,000,000 Evans estate distribution, and includes moral quips about thrift, listening, and living within means. The piece touches on U.S. states seeking new constitutions in 1911 and hints at Japan’s armor plate factory plans in Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
London
Japan
Inauguration Day Cheers Across Washington Crowds
A soaking crowd gathered as William McKinley took the oath for a new term and delivered the inaugural address. Rain eased to mist then ceased, while grand processions, military displays, and a grand ball at the pension office underscored a national celebration. Admiral Dewey and other war heroes received ovations as West Point and Annapolis cadets marched, with governors and dignitaries from eastern states attending the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Disputch
Willian McKkinley
Trent
Arlington
Bhy Potomac
Hanna
Roosevelt
San Juan
Hoth
Admiral Dewey
Miles
Wheeler
West Point
Annapolis
Parte
Richmond Greys
Pension Offies
Uict
Dietrich
Netanska
Marvel
Nebraska
Roy
Elty
Deportations, Live Wire Tragedy, and Political Turmoil
A Canadian alien labor case results in sixteen workers deported to the United States from Winters Parsons and Boomer for a Vancouver contract with the Red Mountain railroad. The penalty for each departee is to be enforced, protecting Canadian workers. At Kokomo Indiana, twelve year old Charles Bellow is killed by 2200 volts while touching a trolley wire atop a Main Street bridge with four friends. In Chicago, Charles Morrill is shot by bookkeeper John Correa amid a dispute over books. Correa then commits suicide. Lincoln firemen seek pardon for Nicholas Vox, a life prisoner who aided during the Nebraska penitentiary blaze. In Macon, Solicitor Polhill is found dead with a bullet wound in the court room. The Chicago federation condemns Admiral Sampson’s letter to the secretary of the navy. In Cadott, Wisconsin, City Marshal Johnson is freed after killing miner John Golden, deemed justifiable homicide. Pending the army appropriation approval, President may appoint Judge Lorado Tafo to govern the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossland
B. A
RE. P. Beemer
Vancouver
Edward Williams
Dominion Labor
Wei
Messrs. Winters
Parsons
Boomer
Red Atountain
United States
Kim
Charles Morrill
C. A. Morrill & Co
Chicago
Til
John Correa
Morrill
Macon
Polhill
Chicago Federation
Admiral Sampson
We Secretary
Navy
Ner Morgan
Johnson
Cadtratt
John Golden
Lorado Tafo Bec. C.wis
Philippines
Marquis of Meadford Chooses Duty Over Romance
The marquis of Meadford, a lieutenant in the First Life Guard, faces orders to sail for South Africa. He resists marrying Miss Rogie-Boote of the Gaiety London, submits resignation, but is kept in readiness to deploy. A quiet marriage and retirement from service are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis of
Meadford
Life Guard
Rogie- Boote
Gaiety Theatre
London
Marchione
Edward
Prince Edward of
Saxe-Weimer
First Life Guards
Prince
Miss Boote
Lord Roberts
Convicts Guarded as Acting Governor Orders Duty Stay
Acting Governor Savage keeps thirty Lincoln Light Infantry guards on duty to patrol the penitentiary, housing them outside the stockade with rations and cooking duties. They will be paid 81 a day for up to ten days, then 13 a month. duration and future pay are unsettled as the legislature may be asked to fund extended service. George T. Rice, Manila Bulletin editor, deported, travels toward his Minnesota home to pursue his case with officials and the national government. He was confined three days at Manila, rode the voyage to San Francisco, and is 19 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savage
Lincoln Light Infantry
Penitentiary
Brent
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
George T. Rice
Manila Bulletin
Philippines
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
Rice
Hed Wine
Minn
McKinley
Gumeares
Manila
Minnesota Volunteers
Twidale in trouble again tied to theft and arrest
The Hastings post office employee Twidale, nicknamed Scott in Kansas City, faces renewed arrest on theft charges after a recent release on bond. He allegedly stole a vest containing a gold watch and cash from Dr Grant, while a separate note reports the Illinois Electric Vehicle company facing closure due to poor street conditions. Charles Foote and his son Arthur Foote were arrested in Birmingham on murder and insurance fraud charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegeil Poutemee
Kansas
Chey
Arthur Taidaie
Hastings
Footes
Charles 4. Foote
Arthur Foote
Birmingham
Als
Boiled Down News From London To Muscatine In 1901
King Edward VII has returned to London while De Wett eluded British pursuers. In Muscatine Iowa August Wettel, after heavy drinking, hanged himself. The government fights Sax and Foxes over laws as Senor Villaverde takes steps toward forming a cabinet amid a looming Spanish crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
London
de Wett
Muscatine
August Wettel
Senor Villaverde
Imi
Nentin
Spain
Peruna Promotes Cure for Grip and Catarrh
A medical advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for grip and catarrh post a panic epidemic. It cites endorsements from Congressmen J B Crowley and George H White, U S Capital Police Superintendent J P Megrew, and testimonials from Anna Russell and Alice Dressler claiming relief, blood cleansing, and strengthened health. Dr Hartman of Columbus, Ohio offers free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Atlantic
Pacific
Peruna
Joseph B. Crowley
Illinois
National Hotel
Washington, D. C
George WH. White
North Carolina
George H. White
J. P
Megrew
U. 3
Capital
Pal Force
J. P. Megrew
Anta Russell
Loyal Mystic Legion
Endicott Bidg
St. Paul, Minn
Anna Russell
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Holl
P. J. Cheney & TO
Toledo
Hall
Millonaire
Thomas W. Evans
Paris
Thomas Evang Museum and Institute Society of Philadelphia
Putnam
Urucgists
W. Grove
Alabama
Virginia
England
Garfield
Risit
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Knapp
Lydia F. Pinokhaai
F. M. Kwarp
Kinnieddnnie Avenue
Milwaukee
Wis
Wang
National City Bank
Lynn
Mass
Lonja E
Richt
Hillion S
Tower
Bosson
W.n.u.lincoln
Studiq
Rious
Canada
Sey
Charles Bellow
Kokomo
Ind
Main Street Bridge
Soas
Hoor
Lincoln
Nicholas Vox
Nebranke Penitentiary
Headford
Mainla
Rhage
Twidale
Howard
Congress
House
Illinois Electrical Vehicle Company
Alice Dressler
North
Bryant Ave
Minneapolis
Carter
Carter L Iver Pipes
Singh
Gure
Land of Plenty
Department of Titeriar
Ottawa
Life Hie
Omaha
Gregory
Aklis
W.hide & Fur CO
Maedpolis
Minnesota
Atlanta
Uae
Porsale
Dick T
Worgan, Perry
C. T
Southern Farms
South Carolina
George
Mississippi
Tennessee
Wen
Fy Olsen
I. Dent
Southern Railway
Dearborn
ALY Land
Southern Sway
Opinic
Perily Stevens & Ski Batabetin
Ngton
D.C
Cleveland
Detroit
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Douglee
Hanie
Pice
Dintzina Shoe Co
Brocktou
Mau
Atari
Isis
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