Peruna touted by clergy and patients for catarrh cure
Prominent clergy endorse Peruna as a safe cure for catarrh and vocal issues. Letters from Bishop James A. Handy and Mrs. Edward Stevens praise its effects, noting recovery from catarrh, improved appetite, and regained health after several bottles. Other testimonials from Chicago residents reinforce its alleged curative powers and offer free medical advice from Dr. Hartman.
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James A. Handy
Peruna
D. D
Baltimore
Edward Stevens
Carthage
N. Y
Pernna
Frederick Williams
South Side Ladies’ Aid Society of
Chicago
Ill
Cuyler Avenue
Hepburns Ditch Nicaragua Route Debate Heats Up
In Washington the senate opens the canal contest with Morgan pushing a probe into railroad canal ties and Panama Canal Company relations. Hepburn defends the Nicaragua route and asserts the US right to fortify the canal while Shafroth probes tolls and foreign access. The House session centers on fortification power and US advantages in canal traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nicaragua
Panama
Senate
Morgan
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Trans-Continental Railroad
United States
Canada
Panama Canal Company
Pacific Coast
Panama Railroad Company
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
House
Hepburn
Shafroth
Fowler
New Jersey
Hepburn Favors Nicaragua Route Over Panama Canal
Hepburn argues the Nicaragua option is preferable as it shortens distance to key ports and closer to territory. He says Panama plan failed, cites French stock losses, and notes US credit concerns. Cannon presses for delay to let Congress review protocol terms and changes before action.
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Panama
Hepburn
Commission
New Orleans
San Francisco
New York
France
United States
Nicaragua
Sims
Tennessee
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Cannon
Costa Rica
Congress
Secretary of State
Roosevelt to Decide on Schley Case After Review
President Roosevelt plans to review the Schley court verdict after meeting the naval affairs committee. Congress is uncertain how to proceed while sentiment favors Schley in the House and Sampson in the Senate. Schley visited the White House requesting a reconsideration and the president aims to wipe away the wrangle and do justice to all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Committee On Naval Affairs
House
Schley
Senate
Roosevelt
Congress
Jim
White House
Stuis
Van Sant's War Begins Against Merger Wave
A fragmented 1920s-era clipping signals a buildup against a merger push. The brief notes a split within a movement, mentioning Van Sant and opponents in a debated policy shift, with limited readable names and dates.
Population of Our Empire Census Totals 84 Million in 1900
The census bureau reports the United States and possessions reached 84,233,069 in 1900. Continenal U S proper stands at 75,094,575 with the Philippines 6,961,839 Porto Rico 945,248 Hawaii 154,001 Alaska 63,592 Guam 9,000 American Samoa 6,100 and U S military and naval abroad 91,219.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Empire
Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Continental
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Guam
American Samoa
The
Government for Filipinos Bill Proposed in Congress
Cooper of Wisconsin, chairman of the House committee on insular affairs, introduces a bill for a complete form of civil government in the Philippines to begin January 1, 1904. It provides a presidentially appointed governor, a bicameral legislature, and two Philippine commissioners to represent the Philippines in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy to establish Great Lakes naval training station
The secretary of the navy has prepared a bill for Congress to create a naval training station on the Great Lakes. A pending House bill seeks a Milwaukee location, but the department bill leaves site selection to a board of naval officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Great Lakes
House
Milwaukee
Reimbursement for Confederates Bill Heads to Vote
Washington January 8. A house war claims committee bill would pay former Confederate soldiers for horses bridles saddles and side arms seized in violation of the surrender terms agreed by Lee Johnston Grant and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
House Committee On War Claims
Lee
Johnston
Grant
Sherman
Senate Compliments Foraker On Marriage
Washington reports the Senate adjourned at noon after completing business to honor Senator Foraker by allowing attendance at Miss Tooraker's noon wedding. The adjournment to 2 pm enabled senators to fulfill their legislative duties while sharing in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Foraker
Three Hundred Bills Introduced in Senate
Washington reporters note over 300 bills and joint resolutions were introduced yesterday in the senate. Two proposals would raise pension ratings for veterans wounded or ill in line of duty and fund a memorial arch for the late President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McIsinley
Repeal Stamps Taxes Proposed by Michigan Congressman
Washington January reports Representative H. Smith of Michigan has introduced a bill to amend the war revenue act by striking out the stamp tax on bills of lading manifests and related documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Jan
H. ©. Smith
Michigan
First Sale of Land in Capt Streeter District at Chicago
The District of Lake Michigan shore acres, worth hundreds of thousands, was sold at sheriff's sale to satisfy a $7,500 judgment against a claimant. The sheriff warned buyers he could not guarantee title and that the purchaser gets no stronger title than the former claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streeter
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Not a Regular Thug Identified in Chicago Hold-Up Death
Chicago January 8 report identifies the slain hold-up man as John Ryan by an unnamed man who says Ryan was not a habitual criminal but grew desperate from unemployment and joblessness. The alleged witness claims Ryan was the son of a man said to live on Broome Street, New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eugene Hector
John Ryan
Broome Street
New York City
Ryan
Northwestern Medical college sale to Valparaiso Normal and Chicago Eclectic
The Northwestern Medical college has been sold to the Valparaiso Normal school and the Chicago Eclectic Medical college. A legal transfer of property is expected within thirty days at a price of $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jan
Northwestern Medical College
Valparaiso (Ind.) Normal School
Chicago Eclectic Medical College
Evertt Moore Syndicate Receivers Appointed for Toledo Detroit Line
The Everett-Moore syndicate faces financial trouble with the Toledo and Detroit railroad placed under receivership. The move follows broader financial strain within the group, affecting the railroad asset in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett-Moore
Toledo, Q
Toledo and Detroit Railroad
McGovern Sullivan Bout Set for February 22 in Louisville
New York January 8 The twenty five round boxing match between Terry McGovern and Dave Sullivan is scheduled to be held before the Southern Athletic club in Louisville Kentucky on the afternoon of February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry McGovern
Dave Sullivan
New York
Southern Athletic Club
Louisville
Young Lafayette Youth Dies From Leucoderma Areata
Leland Biggs aged 17 from Lafayette Indiana died after a rare disease caused gradual whitening of the skin. Postmortem examination found about seventy percent of the skin a pinkish white tone, diagnosed as leucoderma areata by medical authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Leland Biggs
Garfield school in Muncie damaged by basement fire
Garfield public school building in Muncie completed last fall at a cost of 40000 was damaged 5000 yesterday. The fire confined to the basement where the automatic heating and ventilating plant was destroyed. Irregular natural gas pressure in the pipes caused the basement fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Garfield Public School
Death of Geo N Wiswell Ties Milwaukee Leaders in Mourning
George N Wiswell 50 president of the Milwaukee Mutual Life Insurance Co died after a three week illness in Milwaukee on January 8. He had pneumonia followed by heart ulceration. Wiswell served as sergeant at arms at the 1896 Republican convention in Philadelphia and as assistant sergeant at arms at Chicago Minneapolis and St Louis conventions. He was U S marshal of the eastern district of Wisconsin under President Harrison. A prominent Mason Knight of Pythias and Odd Fellow he belonged to several fraternities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George N. Wiswell
Milwaukee Mutual Life Insurance Company
Wiswell
Harrison
Knight of Pythias
Robbers Loot National Stock Yards Bank in Major Heist
Six masked men dynamited vaults at the National Stock Yards bank in East St. Louis Illinois stealing 5550. They held two night watchmen and a fireman captive for nine hours until escaping with the loot. One bound guard loosened himself and freed the others before a call was made to the general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Ills
National Stock Yards Bank
Lee Philpot
Roosevelt
Albert Estope
L. W. Clark
Estepe
Clark
Philpot
Charles T. Jones
Miners Trapped In Cave-In At Negaunee Mine
A deadly cave-in at the Negaunee mine yesterday noon trapped miners, killing up to seventeen and leaving one survivor. Dominic Basso described darkness and rescue as he was found seventy five feet from the pump in a twisted shaft. Rescue crews from about fifteen skilled miners formed an organized effort as hopes dimmed for additional recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Jan. S
Sentinel
Negaunee
Mich
William Williams
John Sullivan
John Pascoe
John Fearce
Jacob Hunlalla
Hunlalla
Dominic Basso
Basso
Lake Superior
Hot Water Treatment for Logs In Bay City Mill
Bay City Michigan January report details Knee land and Bigelow saw mill building a large hot water pond measuring 350 by 75 feet. A daily train load of logs is dumped into the pond. Steam and hot water melt ice and snow and ease frost in logs, reducing machinery accidents and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Mich
Jan. S
Kneeland & Bigelow Saw Mill
Window glass men meet in Muncie with boost to federation
In Muncie Indiana promoter Leopold Mambourg announced that 300 additional pots were added to the Federated Co operative Manufacturers association after a postponed meeting of window glass manufacturers. The event wrapped up successfully yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Leopold Mambourg
Federated Co-Operative Manufacturers’ Association
Telegraph reports Chile Argentina arbitration protocol settled
The Exchange Telegraph reports a South American financial house in London received word that Chile and Argentina have resolved wording disputes in the arbitration protocol and that Argentina will sign the protocol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jan
The
Exchange Telegraph Company
Chile
Argentina
Hereford Bull Brings Record Price in Chicago Sale
The Hereford bull Perfection 92,891 sold at the Union Stock Yards Chicago for 9000 dollars. It set a record as the highest price ever paid in America for a Hereford and the top price in recent years for any bull or cow of any breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
America
Pioneer Lumberman Dead
LaCrosse Wisconsin January 8 Silas Boardman one of the oldest lumbermen in the city died Monday at age 17 He was among the first to enter the logging business when the industry opened on the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaCrosse
Wis
Silas Boardman
Mississippi
River mouth tragedy capsizes park near Corunna Spain
A park vessel overturned at the river Bezere mouth near Corunna Spain, drowning about twenty three people mostly women. In other news Rhode Island inaugurated Charles Dean Nimball as governor. Kentucky legislature sessions organized and at work. Otto Senneschein of Chicago charged with counterfeit liquor labels. Fifty one legislatures last year passed fifteen thousand laws. Huntington West Virginia to build an eighty thousand dollar free library with Carnegie contributing twenty five thousand. A Liverpool movement seeks to replace foreign sailors on British ships with British seamen. Ernest Wheeler and John Eckard killed. A C B Lawes fatally injured in powder explosion near Idaho Springs Colorado. Census committee orders favorable report on permanent census bureau bill. Pennsylvania Governor Stone proclaims January twenty four as McKinley day in schools.
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Bezere
Corunna
Spain
Charles Dean Nimball
Rhode Island
Kentucky
Otto Senneschein
Chicago
Huntington
W. Va
Carnegie
Liverpool
Ernest Wheeler
John Eckard
A. C. B. Lawes
Idaho Springs
Colo
House Committee On Census
Stone
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Milwaukee appoints emergency comptroller at city council meeting
Milwaukee reports a special city council session confirmed a new emergency comptroller. Mayor George H. Chase oversaw the appointment during the January meeting as the council acted to stabilize city finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Yesurday
Mine Disaster At 500 Feet Deep Prompts Rescue Push
A collapse 500 feet underground halted rescue efforts as the shaft failed to reach the buried men. Captain James Piper led volunteers into a damaged shaft where air and water pressures hindered entry. Some workers, likely Italians and Thinlanders, were unaccounted as pumps failed and flooding threatened the mine. Rescuers labored in relays with hours to save those trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Piper
Steel Trust
Cut rates admitted by railroad freight managers
Startling admissions of open violations of the interstate commerce law were made by freight traffic managers of several large railroads. Testimony shows packing-house rates from East St Louis to New York fell from 35 to 29 cents in 1901, with regular rates not maintained after early January. Officials described reductions as shrinkage, rebates, and openly as cut rates. Prosecutions contemplated for packing-house companies and preferential rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commission
Congress
W. C. Whitney
East St. Louis
New~ York
Ee Oe
Sleeplessness blamed on digestion cure
A nervous man notes insomnia arises from constipation and torpid liver. He credits Peptorene Health Tablet for relief, saying it restored rest and made work enjoyable. Battle Creek Health Tablet Co. offers a free trial treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Relief
O H Downey of Churubusco Indiana endorses Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption as infallible for coughs colds and throat damage. The Thomas Drug Store and Houseworth Bros guarantee bottles of 50c and 1.00 with free trial bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Dr. King
Thomas Drug Store
Houseworth Bros
Delinquent Taxes Offered for City and Townships in Elkhart
The delinquent state and county taxes for the City of Elkhart and Concord Cleveland Os vlou and Bango townships may be paid at the Simison Abstract Office located at 206 Main Street Elkhart Indiana. I C Woop is the County Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Concord
Cleveland
Osvlou
Bango
Simison Abstract
Main Street
Indiana
I. C. Woop
Dr King’s New Life Pills End Headache Suffering
Mr N A Webster of Winnie Va reports cure from two years of sick headaches using Dr King’s New Life Pills. Advertises relief for headache constipation and biliousness with pills priced 25c at local drug stores. D M Best lists houses for rent and invites inquiries.
For Sale 20 Acre Truck Farm with Orchard
Property listing at 581 High Street offers a 20 acre truck farm with timber and a good orchard for $450. Immediate sale of this rural parcel is advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Information Wanted by Banner Salve Manufacturers
Rushton’s drug store invites inquiries into Banner Salve failures. They state no doctor or medicine cures every case and offer a refund if Banner Salve fails to cure ulcers sores tetter eczema or piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Salve
Rushton
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Relief
New Century Comfort Millions find daily relief with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It cures burns and scalds pain and swelling. Also treats eruptions boils ulcers and fever sores. Claims include cure for pile and removal of corns and warts. Available at Thomas and Houseworth Bros' drug stores for 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Thomas and Houseworth Bros
For Rent: Houses Available Through J. W. Fieldhouse
A number of good houses for rent advertised by J. W. Fieldhouse of 113 Lexington Avenue. Potential tenants are invited to inquire for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fieldhouse
Lexington Ave
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cited by Satisfied Users
A puff piece quotes Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio praising Foley’s Honey and Tar as a splendid remedy for coughs colds or sore lungs. A local drug store Rushton’s endorses Foley’s Kidney Cure noting a four day recovery and return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Chas. Replogle
Atwater
Ohio
Rushton
Secret of Long Life Uses Regular Action and Health of Glands
The Secret of Long Life Consists in keeping if the main or gans of the body is healthy, regular ac tion, and in quickly destroying deadly disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate Stomach, Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood, and give a splendid appetite. They work worders in curing Kidney Troubles, Female Complaints, Nervous Diseass, Consipation, Dyspepsia and Malaria. Vigorous health and strength always follow their use. Only 5c, guaranteed by Thomas Drug Stores and Houseworth ros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Drug Stores
Houseworth Ros
Girl Wanted for Housework at Review Office
Small classified notice seeks a good girl for housework with an application drop at the Review office. Includes a second brief line about cash paid for claims against railroad employees and an ad for Ely's Liquid Cream Balm priced 75 cents, noting its use for nasal catarrh and sale by Ely Brothers in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Ely Brothers
Wuarren ‘Street
New York
Boy Recovers After Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy
J W Bryan of Luwder Illinois declares his little boy was severely ill with pneumonia. He says the remedy Foley's Honey and Tar, given without doctor's knowledge, stopped the coughing and aided a rapid recovery, surprising the physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bryan
Luwder
Foley
Rushton
Welch Hair Treatment Promises Gentle Scalp Care
R J Welch offers scalp treatment claiming gentle care and improved scalp health. The service highlights customized products and a focus on soothing irritation. Customers are invited to experience a tailored approach to scalp care.
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LS & M.S
Laxe Shore
Michigan Southern
Old Road
Grand Rapids
Pacific Express
Fast Mail Ltd
Elk. & Chgo
Tai
N.Y
Chgo
Lake Shore
Western Express
Erie
Brs
Pittsburg
L. Gotwalt
Gy Co. Co
St.’ Ls R
Niles Benton Harbor
Goshen Eee
Milford Jet Tee Neeee
Warsaw
Manchester
Sbee Ieseae
Arion Wee If
Anderson
Sev
Eweee
Greensburg
Cincinnati
Enon
Indianapolis Seeder
Lerre Haute Eee
St. Louis
Dayton
Serre Haute
Indianapolis
Aeeae
M Anderson
Marion
Wabasa
C Eee
N. Manchester
Onan
Milford Jo
Whig Vay
Sosien
Oaheaawean
Ever Ort
Niles Te
Terre Haute
J Lyncp
P & T Agt
Henry
Attorneys-at-Law
John M. VanFlee
Vernon W. VanFleet VanFleet
VanFleet
LAW Wars
Indiana Nationa
Sank
R. M. Johnson
J. D. Osborne
Johnson & Osborne
U. S. Play Building
South Main Street
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Indiana National Bank
KE. Corbett, Co
C. Raymer Corbett & Raymer
Homel
EE Twain
Main, St
Malcolm Pounder
Dr. Haggerty
Physicians and Surgeons
Baumgartner
A.J. Baumgartner
Baumgartner & Son
Division Street
Dr. Spohn
Hye
Har
Edward G. Crow
D.O
Elizabeth M. Crow
D.O. Crow
CROW
Osteopathic Physicians
Spahn Building
W.H. Thomas
Inty and Country
IRS
J. G. Querard
Eaft Jackson Street
Sage
W. A. Allison
Sheffield Avenue
Chicago, Ill
People’s Hospital
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Walnut Lake
Ark
Cardus
Lizzienell
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Chattanoogs, Tenn
Rogers Bros
Merrell-Soule CO
Syracuse
Globe Real Estate Exchange
Lane
Great Northern
Northern Pacific Railway
Pearsall
Great Northern Railway Company
Northern Securities Company
President Roosevelt
van Sant
Seston
Bioicy
Gencal Do
Government For
Naval Station On the Lakes
Geo. N. Wiswell
Pioneer
Interstate Commerce Board
D. M. Best
Pane
Realizatio Co
R. J. Welch
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