Battle to the death as a gamecock claims a high stake
In a brutal cock pit match a battle scarred English cock named Peter Jackson, owned by Dick Tillaydon of Plymouth, fights a rival bird for a stake of eighty thousand dollars. The two birds tear at each other with spurs, while handlers and a frenzied crowd urge them on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamecock
Peter Jackson
Peathers
Tileeding
Faust
Littl
Dick Tilaydon
Plymouth
England
Wanted District Office Managers in this state
Job notice seeking several persons to represent the author in their counties as office managers. Offers yearly pay of 2600, paid weekly, with unusual opportunities. References exchanged. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. L. A. Park, 320 Caxton Building, Chicazro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Park
Caxton Building
Chicazro
Rural debate ends in brawl after chair hurls at speaker
In Mountain Grove Missouri on April 23 a debate on the resolution that Democratic principles are contrary to God’s laws ended quickly when a chair was hurled at William Finch. The chair struck a judge, causing injuries including broken teeth. A general fight followed with another judge losing teeth and two debaters on the negative side suffering broken limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Grove
William Finch
Finch
Dean's Ointment Promises Quick Relief and Cure
Bowling Green Ohio resident C. W. Lenhart reports severe itching and burning on the leg were relieved instantly by Dean's Ointment and a permanent cure achieved. The testimonial emphasizes rapid relief and lasting effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Rev. Charles Beecher Dies in Massachusetts
In Haverhill Massachusetts on April 23 Rev Charles Beecher aged 84 died at his daughter Mrs G W Noyes Georgetown home He was the youngest sibling of the famous Beecher family and brother to the late Henry Ward Beecher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beecher
Haverhill
Mass
Charlies Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
G. W. Noyes
Georgetown
Beecher
Pains in the Back and Kidney Cure Endorsement
A. B. Farrington of Constantia New York credits Foley's Kidney Cure with curing years of kidney trouble and back pain after one bottle. He recommends it to friends and reports perfect satisfaction from the treatment. In Los Angeles a man named Hildner was shot dead by two footpads while escorting his mother home. The assailants demanded valuables and fired when refused. Hildner had sisters in Chicago and Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Farrington
Constantia
N. Y
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Wildner
Chicago
Hildner
Penn Avenue
Peoria
Banner Salve Promises Quick Cure for Sores and Ulcers
Claims running sores ulcers boils and pimples are rapidly cured by Banner Salve described as the most healing salve in the world with no other “just as good.”
Dreyfus Reaches Geneva Villa For Season
Former Captain Dreyfus arrived in Cologny Geneva and drove with his nephew Paul Valabroque to a seasonal villa. The notice promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup claiming to cure coughs and colds before consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Cologny
Geneva
Paul Valabroque
Fife
Planned to Kill Dewey Man Sent to Milledgeville Asylum
Macon Georgia April 23 ex Confederate soldier P A Summey was found to be insane for two years his mania aimed at killing a prominent figure Admiral Dewey planned assassination in Macon on March 22 but regained lucidity and fled to the country fearing derangement and later tried to kill himself when arrested officials sent him to the state asylum at Milledgeville for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
P. A. Summey
Milledgeville
Admiral Dewey
Dreadful Cold Relief From Chamberlain's Remedy
Hiarion Rooke manager for T. M. Thompson a large millinery importer in Chicago says a severe cold kept him awake at night but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given to a milliner relieved her quickly and he bought it for himself. He reports improvement and full recovery and notes the product is sold by A. O. Rowe druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiarion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Chamberlain
A. O. Rowe
Supreme Court rules negro jurors must be allowed in capital cases
The Supreme Court, in a decision by Justice Gray, holds that a negro accused of a capital offense may demand a juror of his own race. The Texas case involving Seth Carter of Galveston prompted the ruling. Carter seeks a new trial due to lack of black jurors, despite Galveston’s black population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Gray
Texas
Seth Carter
Galveston
Carter
Operation Planned for Gov Tanner in Springfield
After a physicians conference on Gov Tanner sickness, a surgical operation is deemed necessary. They exclude tuberculosis and cancer, attribute pain to gall stones, and say the procedure is delicate but usually successful and may occur in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Springfield
De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Claims Twenty Year Piles Cure
H Clark of Chauncey Georgia reports that De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured twenty years of piles and also fast cures skin diseases. Warns against dangerous counterfeits sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Clark
Chauncey, Ga
de Witt
Houseworth Bros
Fire Gutts St. Louis Chronicle Buildings
Fire gutted three and four story structures at 14 to 18 South Sixth Street in St. Louis housing the St. Louis Chronicle. No injuries reported as crews fought the blaze on April 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
South Sixth Street
St. Louis Chronicle
Two Cents For Foley's Honey and Tar Worth A Trial
An old advertisement claims a single dose of Foley's Honey and Tar costs two cents and will relieve asthma or consumption even in severe cases. It urges no substitutes and directs readers to Hiusworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Hiuseworth Bros
Fire Traps 500 People in Manitoba Forest Blaze
A massive forest fire along the Southeastern railway line near La Broquerie and Vassar threatens 75 miles of territory south of Winnipeg. Rescue trains and crews struggle to reach scattered settlers and lumber camp workers as flames cut off routes, with about 500 entrapped amid burning woods and abandoned camps. Authorities report Wood Ridge area likely burned and a rescue attempt stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Man
la Broquerie
Warren
Mann
J. A. Buchanan
Neil & Keith
J. Hylan
Vassar
Wood Ridge
Buchanan and Werth
Grain-O: New Grain Drink Offers Coffee Flavor Alternative
Grain-O promoted as a new grain based beverage resembling coffee in flavor and color. Advert says it is safe for both children and adults, easy on the stomach, and priced at 15e and 25a per package with 17 the price of coffee. Sold by all grocers.
Bucher Bound Over In Counterfeiting Case In Michigan
John Bucher brought from Shiawasse county bound over to the U S court on a counterfeiting charge. He admitted making counterfeit nickels for six months and forging dollars too poor to use. Accomplice Isaac Smith also held in the central Michigan case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heid
Consumption Cure Warners White Wine Tar Syrup Claim
An advertisement touts Consumption Cure Warner s White Wine Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth that cures a cold in one day if taken in time. It promotes 25 and 50 cent sizes by H Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Ai Cc. H. Leonard
Practical Charity Conference Opens in Battle Creek
The April 25 sociological conference in Battle Creek Michigan opened with a large audience. Rev F Emery Lyon of Chicago presided and introduced the convention. State Superintendent D R Anderson spoke on The Home and Society. John Orwick Jackson state prison chaplain addressed Social Responsibility for Crime. Dr J H Kellogg head of the Battle Creek Sanitarium presided in the evening. Secretary Storis of the state board of charities led a discussion on Our Delinquent Classes and Chaplain Henderson spoke on How to Win the Criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Creek
Mich
Practical Charities of
Michigan
F. Emery Lyon
Chicago
D. R. Anderson
John Orwick
Jackson State Prison
J. H. Kellogg
Seventh Day Adventist Sanitarium
Storis
State Board of Charities
Henderson
Indiana State Prison
Trinidad Legislature Ratifies Second Reciprocity Treaty
Kingston April 23 report says the Trinidad legislature formally ratified the second reciprocity treaty with the United States amid merchant opposition favoring Canada. Antigua faces fiscal strain. British Colonial Secretary Chamberlain warns the island cannot bear revenue losses from a U S trade agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Jamaica
Trinidad
United States
Canada
Antigua
Mr. Chamberlain
To Consider One Minute Cough Cure Ad
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin endorses a quick safe cough remedy said to cure coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe whooping cough pneumonia and all throat and lung diseases. It is advertised as an early prevention for consumption and is sold at Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Williams
Sterling Run
Houseworth Bros
W. W. Mayhew
Merton, Wis
Licensed to Wed Marriages Granted in Osnoop
Marriages licenses issued include Christian I Yoder 23 St Joe County Katie A Stutzman 23 Nappanee Benjamin O Wells Benton Harbor and Florence Lindsley with George W Fleming Emma Lesh Lindsley Osnoop Missouri October 28 1899. Dr T Jones endorses Syrup Pepsin as a highly effective selling preparation sold by Thomas the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian I. Yoder
St. Joe County
Katie A. Stutzman
Nappanee
Benjamin O. Wells
Benton Harbor
Plorence Lindsley
George W. Fleming
Emma Lesh Lindsley
Osnoop
Pepsin Strur Co
Monticarlo
T. Jones
Thomas
A Life of Danger in Grand Rapids Railroading
A 1960 Grand Rapids item warns railroad workers of kidney disease risks, citing back pain and urinary trouble as early signs. It promotes Dr. Chase's Kidney Liver Pills as a cure, noting exposure to cold and constipation as factors and urging prompt treatment to avoid Bright's disease or death. The ad touts a 25 cent price per box and features Dr. A W Chase’s portrait and signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapmps
Mich
Bright
J. L. Hoff
Second Ave
Grand Rapids
A. W. Chase
Dr. Chase
Puttato
N.Y
A. W. Caase
Two Men Die as Scaffold Breaks at Pueblo Dome
A scaffold ninety five feet high on the dome of the stove building at the steel works gave way in Pueblo Colorado. Five workers were thrown to the ground. F D Curtis was killed instantly. I W Stanton suffered compound injuries and will die. F H Freebury T Vanbibber and Morgan Williams escaped with minor injuries. Freebury and Williams caught an angle bar, Vanbibber slid to safety on a rope.
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Pueblo
Col
Azsril
F. D. Curtis
I. W. Stanton
F. H. Freebury
T. Vanbibber
Morgan Williams
Freebury
Williams
van Bibber
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Win Zone
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
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Arkansas
Newts
C. G. Michels
Ion Hill
Manion County
A. S. Johnson
M. D
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Eyp
Balzer
Art Mahlon Luther
E.T
Mishicott
Wis
Red Wing
Minn
Speltz
J. Breider
H. Lovejoy
Mamil
Vereta
New York
Ginadiator
Standard Oil Co
Dewey
Immigra _tion
Ottawa
E. T. Holmes
Gov’t
Ind
Bose
Nervita Medical CO
Tlinton & Jackson
Elkhart
E. B. Felt
Main St
Depot
C. H. Leonard
Main Street
Hee Ajax Remedy CO
Ciiaro
H Leonard
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