Forewarned Forearmed and a Blood Purifier Claim
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a health tonic that cleanses blood and strengthens circulation to prevent disease. It cites testimonials from Urbana Ohio Cape May New Jersey Florence South Carolina and endorses its safety for old people and children. Free medical advice and a free book are offered by The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta GA.
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S. S.S
E. Kelly
Urbana, O
Henry Siegfried
Cape May
Richard T. Gardner
Florence
8. O
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Absolute cure offered by Dr. Peffley before Jan 1 1902
Dr. Wm. F. Peffley will treat free of charge for any patient who contacts him before January 1 1902 at the Hotel Bucklen Elkhart Indiana. Free examinations and candid opinions offered for chronic ailments including catarrh stomach kidney bladder heart trouble epilepsy rheumatism and female weakness among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Peffley
Bucklen
Elkhart
Ind
Peffrey
Petey
Seven Die In Fire In Two Story House Tragedy
Buffalo report details Henry Pearlstein his wife and five children aged 1% to 12 burned alive when a two story frame building burned after an explosion. Owner Joseph Supowski and Karl Bracki were arrested. Supowski had $9000 insurer on the building. The Pearlsteins, asleep above the store, were awakened but the hall floor collapsed trapping them. Firefighters took four hours to finish. mother and infant found together in arms. The other three children lay near the father. Nordica in a Railway Wreck In Rome Ga a collision on the Southern railway near Reeves Station left engineer Frank Tracey dead. Mme Nordica injured along with accompanist and three road workers. Nordica expected to sing in Nashville. Admiral Schley levee in Savannah drew 4000 people.
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Buffalo
Henry Pearlstein
Joseph Supowski
Karl Bracki
Supowski
Pearlsteins
Broadway
Pearlstein
Nordica
Rome
Southern
Reeves’ Station
Mme
Lillian Nordica
E. Romaine Simmons
Frank Tracey
Atlanta
Romaine Simmons
Guy Connally
George Florence
Nashville
Tenn
Croker retires as Tammany leader in New York
Richard Croker announces retirement from formal leadership of Tammany Hall at an executive committee meeting. Lewis Nixon chosen as successor to chair the finance committee. Croker praises the organization while warning against patrician distrust. Senate indications expect bills on Nicaragua canal Philippine tariff and ship subsidy this week. President meets California exclusion commissioners Goodstadt Beale and labor leader Gompers to present views in writing.
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New York
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Lewis Nixon
Croker
Finance Committee
Nixon
George M. van Hoesen
Croken
Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Hermann Goodstadt
Truxton Beale
California
Congress
Samuel Gompers
Manager replies to Daughters of the Confederacy over Uncle Tom’s Cabin bookings
Lexington Isa Jan 138 Charles Scott opera house manager replies to local Daughters of the Confederacy request to refrain from booking Uncle Tom's Cabin. He notes the war ended about thirty six years ago. Homestead McKinley Fund Contributions Pittsburg Jan 13 Ten thousand dollars donated to the national McKinley memorial fund by Homestead workers.
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Lexington
Isa
Daughters of the Confederacy
Charles Scott
Ala
Homestead
McKinley Fund
Pittsburg
Jan
National Fund
Book on Schley’s cruise bound for press in Chicago
Chicago January 18 A book titled Schley and Santiago is on the press in Chicago and will be bound within ten days. The correspondent on the Brooklyn aboard the cruiser at Santiago who observed the events provides the narrative.
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Brooklyn
Santiago
Chicago
Labor unions urge boycotting non union workers at World’s Fair
Central Trades and Labor Union in St Louis protests hiring of non union labor for the World’s Fair and urges members to withhold further assessments on fair stock. Building Trades Council was asked to act but declined. Labor official C P Sterns cites Milwaukee 1904 efforts and says an amicable agreement with fair management is underway.
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St. Louis
Central Trades and Labor Union
Labor Trades
Building Trades Council
C. P. Sterns
Labor Compendium
National Building Trades Council
Milwaukee
Building Trades Council of St. Louis
World’s Fair Management
Sterns
Woman Burned to Death in Suspected Suicide at Muncie
In Muncie Indiana Mrs Nancy Taylor aged 56 died in a house fire Saturday evening. Two girls and two women tried to reach her as her screams were heard from the other half of the house the door was bolted and rescuers could not enter. Effie Warrel broke through a door and wrapped the woman in bed quilts but she died. Authorities deem the incident a supposed suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Nancy Taylor
William Wartfel
Effie
C. A. Harter
Effie Warrel
Two Railway Employes Hurt in City Collision
Two railroad workers were seriously injured in a rear end crash inside Chicago near the Baltimore and Ohio crossing. The Cincinnati bound train struck a New York to Chicago Pennsylvania line train. two empty dining cars mitigated passenger injuries. Injured men are Robert Hatchen, a cook likely fatally burned, and John Tuberty, internally hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Freer Trade Movement Aims at Canada Reciprocity
Chicago leaders including merchants manufacturers bankers and professionals join a petition to Congress advocating a reciprocal trade agreement with Canada. Elmore Pierce of the Boston Chamber of Commerce leads the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Chicago
Congress
Elmore Pierce
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Boy Attacks Schoolmate in Frankfort With Knife
In Frankfort Indiana on January 13 a 10 year old boy, Ernest Blackledge, was stabbed in the back by Claude Fickle. The blade pierced the lung cavity and the victim is in critical condition.
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Indiana
Frankfort
Ind
Janu
Claude Fickle
Ernest Blackledge
Miss Stones Release Not Inminent
London dispatch says no negotiations have opened for the release of the American captive Miss Stone and her companion Mme. Tsilka with the brigands as of January 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stone
London
Constantinople
The
Daily Mail
Wiring Don
Mme. Tsilka
Diverse Crime and Economic Notes From Transcribed Report
A scattered digest notes explosions in Caracas and a US syndicate buying European canals. A mob hangs Jim Mays after a rape attempt near Springfield Kentucky. The People's Bank of Painesville closes amid a Cleveland trust suspension. Bricklayers Union opens its 36th convention in Pittsburg. Burglars steal jewels valued at $6,000 from Mrs Everhard Fuller in New York. French December revenues show a deficit of 1 654 368 dollars. An English tourney is planned for the king's coronation. Deputy Marshal J N Hollenback and son shot near Mountainsboro Alabama. Helen Gould visits St Louis. Lord Rosslyn has spent 100 000 dollars on a Monte Carlo system and returned home.
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Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Europe
Jim Mays
Springfield
People’s Bank of Painesville
Euclid Avenue Trust and Savings Company
Cleveland
Bricklayers’ and Masons’ International Union
Pittsburg
Everhard Fuller
New York
England
J. N. Hollenback
Mountainsboro
Ala
Helen Gould
St. Louis
Bridge City
Lord Rosslyn
Monte Carlo
Richard Wagner's Grand Niece Kathe Brardt Dies
Fraulein Kathe Brardt grand niece of Richard Wagner died yesterday in New York City. The death occurred in the city and prompt reports indicate the family connection to the famed composer.
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Richard Wagner
New York
Fraulein Kathe Brardt
Railways to Be Sued Over Illegal Cattle Shipping Charges
Chicago January reports say testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission anticipates suits against railroad operators on routes to the Missouri River. Charges alleged as illegal for cattle shipments total between 1,000,000 and 2,000,000 dollars. Cattle growers and shippers associations plan to join forces to file test cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
the Record-Herald
Interstate Commerce ‘Commission
Here
Missouri River
Trust law boom test in Indiana Shovel case in court
Indianapolis observers track quo warranto actions against the Indiana Shovel company at New Castle to test the state anti trust law and alleged stock manipulation by Superintendent Mouch. Other items report McGowan on Indianapolis baseball talks and the Chicago and Shore Railway expansion. A 77 year old saves two girls from ice and Indianapolis bank clearings soar to a record weekly total.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Shovel Company
Newcastle
Mouch
Bundle Trust
Handle Trust
McGowan
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Whitfield
Manning
van Brunt
Watkins
Kansas City
Laporte and Michigan City Railway Company
Chicago and Shore Railway Company
Michigan City
Laporte
St. Joseph
Marshall
Elkhart
Kosciusko, Noble
Whitley
Allen Counties
Lake County
Porter County
Palmer Noble
Co. H. Noble
Theresa Webber
Mattie McCarty
Military Park
Freak of a Girl Who Took a Nation to Run Away in Pants
Jennie Hughes alias Mary Elliott, dressed as a boy, ran away from her home near Attica Indiana for three days. A seven man committee searched the Elliott farm and pressed the father to reveal her location. Elliott paid the search costs and two messengers found her in Danville living with County Clerk Thomas J Dale. She returned home willingly with the Messengers citing money as her motive for disguise.
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Indianapolis
Jennie Hughes
Mary Elliott
Attica
Ind
Elliott
Eiott
Elwood Gray
John Hillyer
Danville
Thomas J. Dale
Indiana widow Christina Bradley dies at 75
Peru Ind Jan 13 Mrs Christiana Bradley aged 75 dies of pneumonia. She held large real estate in Indiana and Chicago region. Estate estimated at about 200000 dollars.
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Peru
Ind
Christiana Bradley
Indiana
Chicezo
Prohibition Ticket Nominated. Local Society Notes
Franklin Johnson county Prohibitionists nominate a party slate. Bourbon Mr and Mrs Jacob Heckman Sr celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Wabash marriage of Lewis Wolf and Gertrude Simon at the Jewish synagogue. Princeton James W Cockrum appointed received of Oakland City Agricultural and Industrial society. Bourbon H P Greer named as judge at Ridgeville pet stock and poultry show.
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Franklin
Johnson County
Bourbon
Jacob Heckman
Lewis Wolf
Gertrude Simon
Princeton
James W.cockrum
Oakland City, Agricultural and Industrial Society
H. P. Greer
Ridgeville
108th Birthday Celebrated by Middletown Woman
Mrs. D. B. Stamp, aged 108, celebrated her birthday Saturday at her Finchville area home in Middletown New York. She remains mentally sharp and spends much time spinning, keeping active in her daily routine.
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Middletown
N. Y
D. B. Stamp
Finchville
Mrs Julia Wepavaon Granted Divorce From Norman Sine Alias Id Megoy
In ES on January 13 a court granted Mrs Julia Wepavaon a divorce from her husband Norman Sine also known as Id Megoy. Proceedings indicate the separation followed a breakdown in their marriage and formal divorce terms were issued.
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Julia Wepavaon H Seen
Norman Sine
Id MéGoy
Militia Lieutenant Charged With Obscene Mail Matter
Richmond report says Lieutenant John W. Starke of the Sev entieth Virginia regiment was arrested on a charge of sending obscene literature through the mails. The offense involved an insulting card to President Roosevelt with a racist image and text. Starke was bailed for appearance.
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Richmond
John W. Starke
Seventieth
Virginia Regiment
United States
Marshal Bendit
Roosevelt
Starke
Spain
Teddy
White House
Booker Washington
Chicago Press Club hosts St Louis expo delegation dinner
At a Chicago Press club meeting Homer J. Carr announced the board invited ex Governor Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company and other expo officials to join members of the press and Chicago businessmen. A dinner for the St Louis delegation is set for February 8 with speeches by prominent figures from both cities.
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Chicago
Chicago Press Club
Homer J. Carr
Carr
Francis
St. Louis
West
Long Jones quits politics in Milwaukee reunion plan
State Senator A. M. Jones of Waukesha known as Long Jones says he will not run again for the senate. Governor Peck agrees they will meet next summer for a reunion and a drink after Jones retires from office.
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Milwaukee
Wis
A. M. Jones
Waukesha
Illinois
Wisconsin
Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis Is Able To Speak
Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis, the fashionable modiste attacked in December, finally made a statement yesterday in Washington. Police hoped for motive or suspect leads, but her remarks offered no clues.
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Washington
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Dennis
Wages Fixed for Canal Construction Engineers and Cranemen
The seventh annual convention of the International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel and Dredge Engineers and Cranemen of America in Chicago set a standard wage scale for canal workers. Engineers receive 0 per month and board, cranemen 200 per month and board, for Nicaragua and Panama canal projects.
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Chicago
International Brotherhood of Steam Shovel and
Roosevelt Hosts Tay lor and Clark After Schley Talk
May Have Talked About Schley. On January 13 Admiral Taylor and Captain Clark met with President Roosevelt and later left with him. The officials refused to disclose the discussion, but it was believed the talks related to the Schley case.
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Schley
Washington
Taylor
Clark
Roosevelt
Independent Glass Combine Formed in Springfield
The Great Western Glass Company Incorporated at Springfield on Saturday with authorized capital of 1,000,000. Backed by Chicago and western capitalists it plans to enter the plate and window glass trade independent of trusts or cooperatives.
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All Glass
Chicago
Jan
Great Western Glass Company
Springfield
Chicago and Western
Elevator Cable Snaps in Chicago Chamber Building
In Chicago on Saturday two men likely died when an elevator car fell seven stories in the Chamber of Commerce building. R Chapman suffered catastrophic head and body injuries while Thomas Cavanagh endured a broken leg and internal injuries from the crash as they were repairing the car atop it.
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Chicago
Chamber of Commerce
R. Chapman
Thomas Cavanagh
Judge makes injunction permanent in Tarrant case
Chicago January 13 Judge Chatlain on Saturday made permanent the temporary injunction in the Robert Tarrant versus union pickets case. The ruling bars strikers from interfering with workers while affirming workers right to peacefully urge others to leave their posts.
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Chicago
Chatlain
Robert Tarrant
Iowa Democrats weigh Yeomans for 1904 presidential nomination
The Journal reports a reliable source says top Iowa Democrats are considering a boom for J. D. Yeomans of Sioux City now on the Interstate Commerce Commission as a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
the Journal
Iowa
J. D. Yeomans
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milwaukee Strike Action Looms As Chicago Leaders Meet
Machinist leaders from Chicago arrived in Milwaukee on a strike mission and conferred secretly with the local union executive board over the Allis-Chalmers strike. They pledged full assistance to sustain workers if a walkout occurs.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Chcago
Allis-Chalmers
Hereford Bull Dale Sells for 10000 at Wabash Sale
Solomon Godman of Wabash with Cleveland capitalists sold the White River Jersey Stock farm Hereford bull Dale for 10000, the highest price for a male of that blood. A son of Dale named Protection brought 9000 at the sale.
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Chicago
Wabash
Ind
Solomon Godman
Cleveland
White River Jersey
Bull Dale
Dale
Milan Lodge Sympathizes With Farrington
Milan Michigan readers note Milan Lodge expresses sympathy regarding Bert Farrington amid local concerns and a vague reference to a forthcoming gathering or event. The fragment references pathy and a fruit basket gesture, suggesting a charitable or supportive action within the community.
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Farrington
Milan
Mich
Milan Lodge
Pathy
Bert Farrington
The Battle for Success and the Stomach Link
An aging health advertisement argues a strong stomach is essential for success, citing Napoleon and the brain–stomach connection. It promotes Peterene Health Tablet to aid digestion and liver function, claiming it prevents prolonged illness and improves overall vitality. Manufactured in Battle Creek Michigan, it lists multiple local retailers and a price per box.
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Noonan
Napoleon
Lelisic
Europe
Battle Creek
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted By Local Drugstore
A customer praised Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cold remedy and laxative sold by C. D. Rushton. The text notes a three story block offered for sale suitable for feed grain and implements, with the same druggist mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
C. D. Rushton
Fine investment offered for three story brick block
D. M. Best offers a three story brick block with double basement on Main Street for $10,000. Editor Lynch of the Daly Post testifies Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough remedy he has used. See D. M. Best at 318 South Main Street.
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D. M. Best
Lynch
Daly Post
Phillipsburg
N. J
Rushton’s Drug Store
Main Street
South Main Street
Information Wanted From Banner Salve Maker About Cures
Banner Salve manufacturers seek reports of any failures to cure ulcers sores eczema or piles. They state no doctor or medicine cures every case and offer a refund if a cure is not achieved. This notice appears from Kuehton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Salve
For Sale Cheap Fifty-Dollar Coal Stove
Used coal stove offered by T. J. Wooparn. six weeks of prior use. Asking price fifty dollars. Includes description limited to readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.J. Wooparn
Dis covery promises longer life from Dr King’s remedy
Editor O H Downey of Chu rubusee Indiana proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and weak lungs. He says it prevents pneumonia and consumption with instant relief and certain cure. Thomas Drug Store and Housewrorth Bros guarantee every 50c to $1.00 bottle and offer free trial bottles.
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O. H. Downey
Churubusee
Ind
Dr. King
Thomas Drug Store
Housewrorth Bros
Foley's Honey and Tar drives coughs and cures pneumonia claims
An Alberta reader touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a quick cure for a child's pneumonia and coughs, asserting the remedy stopped a racking cough and aided recovery. Ads shout similar claims for Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with testimonials from users and druggists.
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Lae Shore
Michigan Southern
Ekshart
Grand Rapids
Pacific Express
Fast Mail Ltd
Elk
Chgo
Boston
Lake Shore
Erie
CCC
St. LA. R
Benton Harbor
Niles
Nateheas iv Ao
Goshen
Milford Jct
Wa&isbaw
No. Manchester
Emee
Marion
Anderson
Greensburg
Cincinnati
Louisville, Ky
Tndianapolis
Verre Haute
St. Lou’s
Dayton
Terre Haute
Louisville
M&rod
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Beuten Harbor
Anderson J Lynch
P&t Agt
Ohio
Henry
Hikbart
Attorneys-at-Law
John M. VanFleet VanFleet
Vernon W. VanFleet
LAW
OKKS
Indiana National Sank
R. M. Johnson
J. D. Osborne
Johnson & Osborne Attorneys
U. S. Flag Building
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Indiana National Bank
E. Corbett, Co
C. Raymer Corbett & Raymer
SMMC
the Mall
Erin
S. Main
Gpo
Malcolm Pounder
Lesiegton &Ye
Gice
Physicians and Surgeons
Oo. Baumgartner
Ad. Baumcartn
Drs. Baumgartner & Son
Division Street
Dr. Spohn
Edward C. Crow
D.O
Elizabeth M. Crow
D.O. Crow & Crow
Osteopathic Physicians
W. L. Riggs
Spahn
W. H. Thomas
Harrison
Marion Street
J. G. Querard
Jackson Street
Sage’s Mill
Gid Lee Coal
Wim. Brussman & Co
ER. M. Mudge
Fine Art Studio
Stephens
Undertakers
Rand-Menally
Adams Sterigagl
Numbsar
State of
S. Ss
Elkart County
Common Council
Franklin Street
Elkhart River
Aspenwold Avenue
Willard Street
Princeton Street
Indiana Ave
Indiana Avenue
Lusher Avenue
Alon
Prairie Street
Lusher. Avenue
W ‘Ay
Indi Ina Avenue
Indians Avenue
Tipton Street
Elkhart-river
Tion
S. Main St
South Bend, and
GUN Store
RK. G. Burns
Over Wells’ Clothing Store
Mantel
China
Norris E. Felt
Nordica Ina
Sehley
Graham
Sampson
Savannah
William W. Gordon
Railways
Gov. Peck
D.M. Best
J.W. Bryan
Lowder, Ils
Foley
Rushton
Turnock
D. M. Bist
D. M. Brest
Chas. Replogle
Atwater
Sayer
D. M
Dr. Caldwell
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