Modern Woodmen Notes A Funeral Without the Corpse
Stock Market notes and a Springfield telegram recount a Modern Woodmen fraternal event. The burial of J. W. Francis at Artesian Springs unfolds with misdelivered casket and corrected arrangements. The report cites large growth in memberships and certificates, with Camp numbers in multiple states, and emphasizes fraternal duties and integrity among members and deputies.
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Board of Dirertors
Allan
Ghia
Artesian Springs
Pinte County
Hoaie
Benreca
Pikeville
Pines
Cersiah
Tmournera
Tie
Planet
Nlutes
Kansas City
Untiol
Wit
Cabifornit
Colorado
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Oklahoma
Maine
Indian Territory
Revert
Basa
Tate
Board of
Alte
Banera
Alerk
Sue Staarding
Minota
Tinola
Wooteratt
The
Spectator
Enyeto
Missouri
New
York
Ora
New York
Fin Hatter
Woodcraft
Society
Consiula
Stabs in the Dark and Cough Cure Advertisement
An old notice brims with medical tonality claiming cures for coughing and lung stabbing sensations. Hale's Honey of Horehound is pitched as soothing and effective with claims of instant relief. Piku's Toothache Drops are promised as a one minute cure from multiple druggists.
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Eleal
Hale
Piku
Rock Island Arsenal to Begin Small Arms Production This Summer
Washington reports the Rock Island arsenal lacks equipment to manufacture small arms. An increased appropriation of at least 200000 dollars is sought to equip buildings for Krag Jorgensen rifle production. Congress previously considered 350000 dollars, but a miscalculation raised the need to 850000. Col Marah and Rep Cannon push to secure funds before starting summer work.
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Washington
Ordnance Bureau
War Department
Rock Taland Arsenal
Billy
Rock Island
House Committee On
Congress
Rock Ixhandt
Col. Marah
Representative Cannon
Appropriations Committee
Walloping Rock Taland
Bank Burglarized in Mardy Wisconsin Early Morning
The state bank of Mardy Wisconsin was robbed about 3 o clock this morning. Dynamos blew open the safe and the burglars took 4000 dollars. No trace of the criminals has been found.
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Mardy
Wis
London War Gossip and a Bloody Boxing Night
A London report reflects war weariness and royal visit anxieties in Ireland while a spectator recounts a boxing match filled with blood and draws. The piece mixes society chatter, politicians, and entertainment as England eyes Cape Town and Dublin Castle.
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Associated Press
London
March
Great Britain
Roberta
Pretoria
Jin
Cape
Ireland
Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
England
Buller
Col
Kentwich
South Africa
Italy
Lori Frederick Vavendish
Burke
Phoenix Park
John Redmond
Lord Leutenant
Duke of
Abercorn
Dublin Castle
All Ireland
Dublin
Woman Attends Boxing Match in Des Moines Era
Edith a figurt from Des Moines recalls finally witnessing a boxing match after years of desire. She notes she was the sole woman in attendance and expresses overwhelming curiosity about the event, admitting it was too late to meet the fighters.
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Des Moinex
Add
Pure Whisky and prohibition talk in Indian Territory hearing
A Washington Post report notes J J M Arkmore of the Ute nation at Riggs argues that pure liquor laws would benefit the nation by improving morality and reducing crime. He contends most whisky sold is colored in kegs with tobacco and calls for better spirits for medicinal and social use. The piece also advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla and Moody's Pills as health products.
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Creston
Jerry B. Sullivan
Sullivan
Tarlin
Washington Post
Indian Territory
J. J. M. Arkmore
Riggs
United States
Hood
Billboard Gospel and Cigars Prominently Shown on Chicago Billboards
The National Advertiser notes South Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church signs, twelve feet square, painted on bulletin boards south of Twenty-sixth Street and east of State, amid show bills and cigar images. Suburban ads feature tobacco themes and a Pittsburgh Visible typewriter sales pitch offering exclusive territory.
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Bill Board Gospel
National
South Park Avenue ‘Methodist Biscopal Church
Burchanyg
Capture of Abe Davis Story of Wow He Was Arrested
Gen Henry Harnden, noted for capturing Jeff Davis, died last week in Madison Wisconsin. Born March 4 1823 in Wilmington Massachusetts Harnden served as a Union officer from 1861 rising to brigadier general and breveted general for meritorious service His detachment of Wisconsin cavalry pursued Davis to Irwinsville Georgia where a dark night clash with Michigan troops occurred Davis was captured and taken to Savannah then Fortress Monroe His postwar career included assembly service and statewide appointments until his death in Madison
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Tumbliex
Cormet United Suites
V. C
Warker Bullticiiia
Chu
A. Shokjon
Jesus
Topektu Capital
Sheldon
Bass
Germain
Henry Harnden
Wisconsin’ Department
Grand Army of the Republic
Wisconsin
Michigan
Jefferson Davis
Madison
Wis
Harnden
Wisconsin Cavalry
Jeff Davis
Pine Woods
Georgia
Grant
Wilmington
Mass
New England
Benjamin Harnden
Providence
R.I
Jonathan
Rhoda Harnden
Wisconsin _volunteer cavalry
Chicago Chronicle
Joff Davia
Col
Wilson
First
Savannah
Jett Davis
South Carolina
Irwinsville
Pine
Confess
Davis
Reagan
Hairnden
Monroe
We HL Upham
Conaln
West Point
Lincoln
Bull Run
Hornden O
Jefferson County
Fairchild
Soldiers’ and
Sharkey's Manager Quits and Fights in Deteriorating Rift
New York report says Tom Sharkey will sever ties with manager Tom O'Rourke on September 1 after a feud over past engagements and training. O'Rourke accuses Sharkey of dodging rivals Fitzsimmons and Veffries, threatening a match with Billy Madden’s camp and Ruhlin as a possible challenger. the split follows months of public discord and contract terms.
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York
Tom Sharkey
Tom O'Rourke
Sailor
O'Rourke
Fitzsimmons
Veffries
Walcott
Hig
Staten Island
Gua Rahim
Billy Madden
Akron
Delavan
Sharkey
Ruhlin
Vworld
Sharkey and Jeffries May Fight on Staten Island
A press report recounts tensions between Sharkey and Jeffries over a potential match. Sharkey allegedly dodged a fight with Fitzsimmons, prompting controvery and threats to replace him with Walcott. The piece notes Sharkey’s influence as a major drawing card and mentions Dan Lynch as an earlier challenger amid disputes.
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Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Jeffries
Tom
Staten Island
Little Walcott
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