June 4 in History Highlights from 182 to 1900s
Summary of notable events: 1802 Charles Manuel IV abdicates as King of Sardinia. 1822 Louis Nicolas Davout dies in Paris. 1859 Battle of Magenta sees French Italian victory against Austria with heavy casualties and MacMahon awarded marshal and Duke of Magenta. 1894 former Rhode Island governor Charles Collins van Zandt dies. 1900 Empress Dowager orders foreign office not to suppress the Boxers.
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John Meyer Lloward
Farrons Ab
Magenta
MacMahon
Charles Collins van Zandt
Rhode Island
Brookline
Mass
China
Foreign Office
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Hair Growth Cure
The ad explains Newbro's Herpicide destroys the herpes microbe linked to dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. It claims hair regrows after use and invites stamps for samples from The Herpicide Co. Detroit with Houseworth Bros. as special agents.
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Tata
Newbro
Newbro’s Herpicide
Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Houseworth Bros
Humiliation on the New Yorker hotel front
A terse New Yorker item recalls a morning scene at a hotel where a porter defies a booted aggressor, blocking the offender after a night incident. The remark frames the porter as a surprising, principled figure amid street theater.
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New Yorker
Lovable Character
Dialogue reveals a humorous exchange where Singleton asks how Littleton fell in love with his wife and Littleton says he married for money then learned she was wealthier than claimed. The line showcases wit and marital banter attributed to Puck.
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Singleton
Littleton
Puck
When He Gets It A Visitor Asks About Reward
A formed line from a dialogue shows a child asking if a mother rewards him for good behavior. The boy replies that she rewards him when he is not good, revealing a playful misstep and teasing dynamic.
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Mamma
Tommy
Plenty of Trials in Sillicus Life Despite Convictions
A Philadelphia Record item notes life is full of trials with many hardships and challenges, yet there are not enough convictions. The quotation reflects a bitter view on justice and perseverance.
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Sillicus
Cynicus
Philadelphia
Wanted A Lady Of Refinement To Take Charge Of Genteel Business
Classified notice seeking a refined woman to manage a well paying genteel business at 334 Superior Street Toledo Ohio. Also advertisement for sale red brick chimney top stock priced at 11.00 per thousand from Geo T Barney in Toledo.
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Japonique Toilet Co
Superior Street
Toledo
Ohio
T. Barney
Local Classified Items and Notices Snapshot
A collage of job ads and notices: a girl sought for cooking in a two person family with good wages via T. T. Snell at Farmers and Merchants Bank. removal notice for idts. D. E. Bigam & Son move from 406 to 420 South Main next to Curtis' furniture. rent ads for a three room flat with steam heat and bath via D. N. Weaver at 118 W Lexington. building stone for sale. eight cards by Moyer & Schafer for sale. properties for rent at 808 South Second Street Tucker Block with modern conveniences and at 511 High Street with possession now. Review office as contact. lumber shed closing out poplar siding and finishing lumber by Jas. R. Devon. Queen & Crescent Route timetable note to Chattanooga.
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T.T. Snell, Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
D. E. Bigam & Son
South Main Street
Curtis’ Furniture Store
Japanese Forces Advance at Port Arthur Stronghold
Tokyo dispatch reports Field Marshal Yamagata appointed commander in chief and moving to Liao-lung. Four Japanese divisions occupy Kwan-Tung heights with heavy guns domi nating Port Arthur while the Russian squadron sortie is repelled by the fleet. Paris confirms Kuropatkin to send 40,000 men for Port Arthur relief.
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London
Tokio
Daily Express
Yamagata
Liao-lung
Amagata
Agency Liberal
Kwan-Tung Heights
Port Arthur
St. Paris
Echo de Paris
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Creneral Kuropatkin
Evacuation Ordered at Kin-Chow After Two Day Battle
General Stoessel reports to the War Ministry that on May 26 a two day battle forced evacuation of Kin-Chow as Japanese gunboats and torpedo boats hammered Shin-Chow. He notes 120 guns opposed, 12,000 Russians, 30 officers and 800 men lost, and mine and frigate explosions hindered by Japanese fire.
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St. Petersburg
Zilinsky
Kuropatkin
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Kin-Chow
Shin- Chow
Robr
Khounoueza
Fragmented odds on officer and men casualties
The record notes divisions totaling thirteen officers including one colonel and twelve sergeant majors, plus 713 non-commissioned officers and men killed. It also lists 100 officers and twelve sergeant majors among the dead and 8400 non-commissioned officers and men wounded.
Interstate commission to probe private car industry across nation
The Interstate Commerce Commission votes for a general inquiry into the private car sector to determine if railroads can be forced to provide required equipment. In Michigan fruit shipment hearings, Paw Paw Fruit Growers president Wildey notes car icing costs rose from 7 to 7.50 dollars. Dubuque dealer Walker reports Amourine freight charges sometimes amount to a third of freight costs. Sparta Wisconsin fruit grower Atkinson recounts a refrigerator car firm offering to cover expenses if he praises the company.
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Michigan
Chicago
Mne
Interstate Commission
H. C. Wildey
Paw Pauw Fruit Growers’ Association
Dubuque
M. M. Walker
IF. Atkinson
Sparta
Wis
Mob of Finns clashes with non union men in Eveleth
A mob of several hundred Finnish miners on strike attacked non union workers in Eveleth Minnesota. A pistol fight broke out as deputies protected the non union group. seventy shots fired and several rioters wounded while deputies and assistants withdrew. One arrestee jailed and later released after demand from the crowd.
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Eveleth
Minn
Gamst
Qurrested
Sheeriff
Weather outlook for Illinois to Michigan tonight
Official forecast shows showers and thunderstorms across Illinois Indiana and Lower Michigan with brisk southerly winds. Wisconsin expects showers and thunderstorms and warmer weather in the southeast with brisk east to south winds turning variable. Iowa to see rain and thunderstorms in the eastern portion with cooler temperatures and variable winds.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Cattle and Hogs Prices and Receipts Reported in Chicago Market
Hog receipts 32 000 with price ranges from 4.05 to 4.82 per cwt and most trading around 4.15 to 4.85. Cattle receipts 3 000 with steer quotations from 5.60 to 6.20 for choice to extra and various prices for other categories. Sheep and lambs receipts 4 000 with western and native lambs and yearlings quoted across multiple price bands.
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Chicago
Texas
Discriminating Maid Mrs Madison Refined Assistance
Advert reads asides about a refined new maid service with remarks from Mrs Park. The brief appears to be a social column snippet noting domestic service introductions and lady commentary.
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Mrs. Madison
Diverse church services listed across Elkhart area
Multiple churches in Elkhart outline Sunday schedules with services at 9:30 10:30 7:30 and 6:30 p m. including First Church of Christ Grace Lutheran Swedish Lutheran and Zion Norse parishes plus Y M C A gatherings and choir notes.
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Riverside Christian Church
Correr
Myrtle God Loure
J.D. Wood
Endeavor
St Fia
Castle United Brethren
Mddiabury
Monroe Streate
J. KE. Grimes
Peetar
Naual
Paetor
Alwaye Werconin
St. John's Episcopal
Henry R Neely
Diocesne
Sarvices
Congregational
Fourth
Marion Streets
Zorlock
Baptist Church
Corner Third
Lexington
D.W. Wheeler
Firat Church of
Y. P.S.C.E
Christ
Misa Jassie Greiner
Bremer
Trinity M. E
Light
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Eikwart Chapel
Heininger
Christian Endeavor
South Side Evangelical Chapel
Grace Lutheran Church,c
Rice
C. B
Swedish Lutheran Church
Corner 10Th Land Mason St. SS
German Baptist Brethren
South Sixth Street
L. Heestand
Christian Workers
Free Methodist
Princeton Street
Middlebury
J. M. Jolly
Preyer
Week End Excursions to Klinger Lake Promote Low Fares
Tickets sold Saturdays to Klinger Lake at low rates with return valid until Monday. Inquire at ticket agents for details.
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Klinger Lake
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Elkhart Review
Chorua
Cleveland Plain Dealer
D. N. Weaver
Lexington Avenue
Moyer & Schafer
Crockett Place
North Second Street
South Second Street
Tucker Block
F. A. Rare Ae
High Street
A. P. Kent
Jas. R. Devon
Chattanooga
Queen & Crescent Toute
Rome
Central News Telegraphs
Giornale d'Italia
Gen. Stoessel
Toklo
Nan
MOB OF Finns
Minnesota
Free Trade League
Boston
American Free Trade League
Hotel Vendome
League
Richard Cobden
Free Trade Movement
Sweet Scents
New York
Duane Street
Lazell, Dalley & Co
Lis
Board of Trade
Ochurch
Brethren Church
Middlebury Street
Goshen Avenue
W. W. Summers
Union Chapel
Elkhart
McPherson Street
J. Pawling
Frank Beven
Mennonite
Prairie Street
P. Coffman
Rowe
C. E
West Franklin Street
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Moler Barber College
Ill
John C. Evans
Otto BE. Deal
Aame
Obouig Court
Goshet Rd
Sune
Bar-Ben
Dar-Ben
Bar-Hon
Bar-Ben Remedies Co
Cleveland
Houbeworth Brothers
Peay
Gentry Bros
America
Alex Paliter
Royal Conservatory
Lipsic
Germany
Don Juan
Dare Devil Monkey
Lane
East Franklin Street
Leonard
St. Joseph Valley Traction Co
Lagrange
S. Maxon
West Jackson Street
Queen & Crescent
Birmingham
New Orleans
J. D. Rush
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