Marvelous secret compound claims instant lung cure
A physician from Michigan touts a miraculous discovery described as a universal cure for consumption and lung troubles. He offers a large trial package free by mail to those who send name and address, claiming tested approval by state officials and eminent medical men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Edward Collins
Detroit
Mich
West
A. Moriarity
Division of Health
Department of Pavite Eatety
Columbia
Tnt Atinhebota
Ibglatacee
J. M. Renton
Dea Moines
Ont
Aon
W.H. Heinrichsen
Tituaia
Congel
United States
W. C. Cardwell
Kansas City
Missouri
Bherri John Powers
Omaha
Vion
D. J. O'Brien
Oniaba
Delmontee
Oneaba
Buakesteare
Kalamagoo
Cure for Consumption Promoted by Dr Yonkerman
A sensational 19th century advertisement hawks a supposed cure for consumption and related throat and lung ailments. Dr Yonkerman claims dramatic personal recoveries and lists numerous eminent endorsers to prove efficacy, offering free trials by mail from Kalamazoo Michigan. Included are dubious testimonials and references to notable figures, with a bold promise of curing advanced cases and a mail order guarantee.
Riot at Oxford Street Fair Ends in Double Lynching Rescue
A riot at the Oxford Ohio street fair left Louis Spivey fatally wounded and Joseph Spivey badly hurt as gunfire and mob violence sparked a night of shooting and a failed lynching attempt. Deputy Sheriff Luke Brannon freed Joseph Spivey from hanging while the crowd dispersed, and the brothers were later moved to Hamilton County jail for safety.
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Oxford
Ohio
Louis Spivey
Notree
Tuts
Joséph Splyway
Spivey
Neaby
Jacob Manrod
J. V. Jetter
Marehat
Lenda
Hey
Loura Spivey
Joseph Spivey
Woodruft
Luke Brannon
Clanagan
Brannon
Rey
T. J. Porter
Muddell
Woodruff
Smmuel Woodruff
John Woodruff
Spive
Wisconsin Central Express Collides With Chicago Trolley
Six people killed and nine injured when a Wisconsin Central train collided with a Chicago electric trolley near 62nd Avenue. The driver reportedly failed to stop to check for clearance. the motorman jumped as the collision occurred. The electric car shattered, sending passengers flying and causing multiple fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central Express
Chicago
Wisconsin Central ‘United
Cannonball Express
Chicago Consolidated Electric
B2d Avenue
Interesting News Items From a Fragmented Report
Cholera is raging in Birejik Syria with reports of outbreaks. A garbled line lists figures about dogs and sheep. A frozen body near Minot North Dakota is identified as Wer ry, indicating a tragic local incident amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birejik
Syria
Retorna Kangas
Sud
Werry
Minot
N. D
Three Van Wormer Brothers Executed at Dannemora
New York records report the execution of Willis, Frederick, and Burton Van Wormer for the murder of their uncle Peter Thendenbeck. The three men were electrocuted within minutes of each other after a deliberate, brutal crime. The case prompted appeals and clemency requests to Gov Odell, who denied mercy though granting two respites.
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New York
Brothers van Wormer
Dannemora
N. X
Peter Thndenbeck
Willis van Wormer
Frederick
Ufelessix
Burton van Wormer
Mila
Female
Court of Appeals
Gov. Odell
May Reduce Wages at Carnegie Steel Homestead Mills
Carnegie Steel Company posted a notice stating wage readjustment may occur on January 1, 2004 for Homestead mill workers. Officials say rates may stay the same, but the notice protects company interests amid possible changes. Since the 1802 strike, a wage agreement requires three months’ notice before year’s start to renegotiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Steel Company
Hans
Homestead
Skle
Carnegie Company
Happe
Prisoners Face Court Ruling on Confinement Power
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals in St Paul may decide if the court martial alone can direct confinement places for military prisoners. Edward M Brode James T F Coffer Andrew Handahoe and John H Morris of Fort Leavenworth argue reviewing authorities lack power to order confinement. The ruling could affect all U S military prisoners and hinge on how confinement orders are issued following court martial directives. A related piece notes 29 million Americans over 30 work in productive industry across sectors with manufacturing and mining among the largest employers. An Imperial Hotel pool gas explosion in New York kills James Owens and injuries three others.
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America
St. Paul
United States Circuit Court of
Martini
Cone Funement
United States
James Owens
New York
Imperial Hotel
Birds Courtship In Bold Display Among Male Arrivals
The article explains that in bird courtship the male displays brighter plumage and performs and songs to attract females. It cites blue jays and peacocks as examples, noting the male’s colorful coat, wing quivers, and boastful struts to win the mate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lges
Volco
Nun Adviser Answers Youths Quietly
A monk explains why people seek counsel but leave unsatisfied. When a nun visits for advice, determine the type needed and provide it, leaving the rest to interpretation. The exchange hints at tailored guidance versus general reassurance.
Donn's Kidney Pills Endorsement Adverts Kidney Cure
Veteran Joshua Heller of Urbana Illinois testifies in support of Donn's Kidney Pills from Cunningham Bros drug store Champaign. He reports relief from kidney trouble back pain and shoulder blade pain after using the product and says he continues to rely on it when warning signs arise. Free trial offered and medical advice free. Sold by all druggists at 60 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Joshua Heller
South Wwalnut Street
Urbana
Dean
Cunningham Bros
Champaign
Donn
Heller
United States
Buster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Market for Human Hair Trade At Limoges Fete
The annual Limoges fete features a Joban market of human hair where local women sell fine hair to fetch high prices. Prices rise with color and quality, often reaching 25 dollars per pound for the best white hair. gray and flaxen shades follow in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joban
Limoges
Remarkable Kidney Cure For A. Turner Of Hang To Gee Pierpont
Oct. 5 reports describe Mr. A. Turner of Hang to Gee Pierpont over seventy one who suffered nightly for years from kidney trouble. A single dose of Dodd's Kidney Pills relieved him quickly and cured him permanently. Turner advocates the remedy as easy to obtain and effective, noting family use and praised results.
Joy Unalloyert and a Doctor's Book Found
A fragment from the Loulaville Herald mentions Joy Unalloyert discovering a doctors book inspiring dolls to have new diseases. The page also contains a faded advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a Cheaney Co. oath, linking medical remedies to Toledo, with references to products like Maraily Pills and a remark about a man driving his car without a chauffeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Unalloyert
Loulaville Herald
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Remarkable lung remedy touted by Dr Derk Yonkerman
The paper advertises a lung trouble cure by Dr Derk PF Yonkerman in Kalamazoo Michigan claiming prestigious testimonials from famous men. It notes the claim of twenty-two former sovereigns living in Europe as part of the endorsement, asserting genuine, well intentioned promotion of the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derk PF. Yonkerman
Salamazoo
Mich
Tia
Europe
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R. H. Seidel
Olive Street
St. Louis
New York Custom House
Putnam
Greville
Meg. Winslow
Boormiie
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Joseph Bplyox
Shert Tr
Troutie
Wustice
UN van Worker Brotnerg
Bird and Man
Pnge
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
Douglas Nxoa Coona Colt
Krade
Mel
W. L. Dougl
Brockton
Ma Ior Thompson
A. W. Glierson
Wvotary Public
Ron Whs Ae
Pepsin Syrup CO
Manticallo, Il
Weatherwise
Ty Rae
Areer Colina
Wadwas
Nadwat & CO
Yaa GN
RM Seri Ia Aie
Winchester
Osmopolitan
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