Dewey Praises Schley in Manila Bay Victory Credit
Rear Admiral George Dewey writes an individual report praising Schley as sole commander at Santiago and deserving of the victory credit. The court condemns Schley on many points yet recommends no further proceedings. Congress will review the matter, while Schley weighs an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Schley
George Dewey
Manila
Santiago
Dewey
Navy Department
Congress
Admiral Dewey
Rayner
Maryland
Samuel C. Lemly
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Instant Relief
An old advertising item touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for burns cuts bruises and sprains stored in the medicine chest. It claims instant relief and is marketed as a household care product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Hearing in Midland railroad receivership suit concluded
The receivership case against the Midland railroad with Chas Kenney and others as plaintiffs ended. Special Judge Mathias will issue the special finding after 177 claims are examined, likely in a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
The
Midland Railroad
Chas. Kenney
Mathias
Grain-O praised for health by Myers letter
A letter from C. F. Myers of LeRoy New York to Genesee Pure Food Co. in Washington DC extols Grain-O as a superior solid grain beverage for health. Myers urges others, especially parents, to choose Grain-O over all other drinks for children's welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
F. Myers
Dr John Poucher illness report overdrawn
Friends of Dr. John Poucher of Greensburg report his illness is not nervous prostration but a slight ailment. He expects to resume his duties as presiding elder within a short time.
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Greencastle
John Poucher
Greensburg
The Best Plaster and Pain Balm Remedy
A dampened flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area provides prompt relief for lame back pains in the side or chest and cures rheumatism with one application. Sold at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Debut of Miss Alice Roosevelt at Waldorf Assembly Ball
Miss Alice Roosevelt, chaperoned by her aunt, debuted at the Assembly ball in New York at the Waldorf Astoria. Also noted: Lawyer W. R. Weeks, of New York, charged with misappropriating $37,986 in trust funds. Vanderbilt roads paid usual dividends, Canada Southern raised rates by 0.5 percent. William B. Leeds elected president of the Rock Island road succeeding W. G. Purdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Roosevelt
Waldorf-Astoria
New York
W. R. Weeks
Vanderbilt Roads
Canada Southern
William B. Leeds
Rock Island Road
W. G. Purdy
Information Wanted Banner Salve cure claims
Advertises Banner Salve from Rushtor's drug store seeking readers with cases not cured by the salve. Manufacturers promise refunds if any case of ulcers sores tetter eczema or piles remains uncured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Salve
Rushtor's Drug Store
Portland-Warren Overpac Injured By Falling Line Shaft
Portland-Warren Overpac a prominent tire manufacturer was struck by a falling line shaft on Friday and sustained injuries from which it is believed he will not recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Warren Overpac
Do Not Take Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad
Unclear ad copy warns against using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin unless constipated or suffering indigestion. Claims it guarantees cure for stomach trouble and lists Thomas' and Rushton's drug stores as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas
Rushton’s
Brazil Mamie Gibbons Sues for Slander Damages
Brazil Mamie Gibbons acting by her father and next friend Henry Gibbons sues Joseph Cooprider for $5,000 alleging slander in a civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Mamie Gibbons
Henry Gibbons
Joseph Cooprider
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Fast Relief
An advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that supposedly heals in 1 to 2 days. It claims immediate system action, with the first dose offering significant benefit, priced at 75 cents to $1.00 and sold by Leonard, Haneworth Bros., and local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard, Haneworth
Bros
Block
É Ruggista
Revolt in Leyte quelled as American ports to reopen
The Leyte uprising was subdued by American troops with ports set to reopen. Santiago Inglesias, head of the AFL in Porto Rico, was convicted of conspiracy and sentenced to prison, ending a union he formed. J Pierpont Morgan reportedly loaned up to 1.5 billion dollars in New York to rescue a faltering mercantile house.
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Pope
Rome
Leyte
Santiago Inglesias
American Federation of Labor
Yale School of Forestry
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
Houston
Kidney Cure Restore Man to Work in Four Days
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio reports severe kidney problems but recovered after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He states four days of treatment enabled him to return to work and he is now entirely well, as noted by Rushton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Replogle
Atwater, C
Foley
Rushton
Hepburn Canal Bill Gains House Support in Committee
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce ordered a favorable report on the Hepburn Nicaraguan Canal bill. Democrat Mr. Adamson led the move with full committee backing and plans joint action with Chairman Hepburn. The bill envisions spending 180 million dollars with an initial appropriation of 10.9 million.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Adamson
Georgia
Hepburn
House
Wood's Norway Pine Syrup For Children
Dr Wood declares Norway Pine Syrup especially suited for children and soothing for throat and lung diseases. The advertisement touts it as the remedy of all remedies for such ailments.
Bond Filed for Million-Dollar Texas Estate
Houston December 16 H Baldwin Rice has filed a 1 000 000 bond in Harris County Probate Court and received permanent administration of the estate of William M Rice. Rice the dead man’s millionaire nephew was murdered allegedly by A F Patrick. The Texas estate is valued at 6 000 000.
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Houston
Tex
H. Baldwin Rice
Harris County
William M. Rice
Rice
A. F. Patrick
Mr. Rice
Texas
Bear appetite relief from Chamberlains tablets
An advertisement urges readers with strong appetites to try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims to correct stomach disorders and regulate the liver and bowels, selling for 25 cents with free samples at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Woman Sentenced to Prison in National Bank Note Case
Laura Bullion, companion of Montana train robber Ben Kilpatrick, was convicted of possessing forged national bank notes. United States District Judge Adams sentenced her to five years in Leavenworth federal prison.
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St. Louis
Laura Bullion
Ben” Kilpatrick
Montana
United States
Adams
Leavenworth
Kas
Critique of Christian Science Healing Claims
The piece argues that Christian Science healers downplay medicine while asserting God’s all powerful healing. It notes patients are urged to abandon medical treatment under care, claiming medicine limits divine power, and asks how such logic could be sensible if God truly heals.
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God
Ways and Means backs Dingley tariff on Philippine imports
The committee proposes using duties on Philippine goods to fund improvements in the islands, arguing the tariff applies to all imports from the Philippines and reflects beyond constitutional mandates when the US acquires a territory.
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Ways and Means Committee of Congress
Philippines
Congress
United States
Croker Seeks Cure at West Baden Springs for Setback
After convincing himself cracked ice on the forehead is not a remedy for defeat, Croker travels to West Baden Springs Indiana to flush the disappointment from his system.
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Croker
West Baden Springs, Indiana
Unclear Fragment Highlights Far Future Astronomical Note
Fragment mentions Sir Robert Hall an English astronomer and a claim about lighting fixtures and a day lasting forty eight hours in sixty million years. The readable text is fragmentary with no coherent event or date.
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Robert. Hall
Senator Hanna Pushes Through Ship Subsidy Amid Clamor
After a heated session, Senator Hanna secures passage of a ship subsidy bill despite loud protests. Supporters argue economic and strategic benefits while opponents warn of budget strains and market distortion.
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Hanna
Public anger over police control and corruption calls for state remedy
Citizens lament police under a governor led board, arguing the city council cannot discipline officers. They cite Goshen and Mishawaka electing police heads and warn that neglect by current commissioners sustains vice. The piece urges state legislative relief and renaming the Metropolitan police law to restore local authority.
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Police Department
Board of Commissioners
City Council
Goshen
Mishawaka
Elkhart Gambing
A Call to End Christian Science Prayer Cures
The author argues churches should endorse rational medical care and personal prayer as mental and physical healing, asserting prayer works but should be taught as self aid rather than a paid mystic power. If pulpit teaching promoted self directed prayer, Christian Science healers would face fewer paying practitioners.
Marconi’s Ambition to Reach Ocean Steamer 300 Miles
Fragmentary notes show Marconi aiming to communicate with an ocean steamer at three hundred miles distance using wireless means. The garbled text references money and purchase of new bonnets, indicating scattered social context.
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Marconi
Se Ey
New York Leaders Invest in International Power Company
George E. Bouchie subscribes for 4 995 606 of the capital while other directors take 500 each. Incorporators include J H Hoadley of the Enter national Power Company and L W Baldwin of the Empire Bank New York. Directors include W J Arkell and Rane Nagel. The venture plans European operations and aims to build a new style car, not competing with Pullman.
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J. H. Hoadley
Enternational Power Company
L. W. Baldwin
Empire Bank of New York
W. J. Arkell
New York
Rane Nagelmaker
Europe
Pullman Company
Satter
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Gains Popularity in 1900
In 1895 none, by 1900 six million boxes of Cascarets Candy Cathartic sold. The campaign proclaims it the best medicine for the bowels and urges all druggists to stock it as public verdict.
Earthquake Shocks Manila. Rail Disasters Reported
Telegrams note a sixty five second quake in Manila causing widespread alarm. Reports also describe the British bark Sindia run aground near Atlantic City with 35 shipmen rescued. A Philadelphia and Erie locomotive with nine cars fell from a Williamsport bridge killing three. In Montana the Great Northern wreck near Essex leaves seven dead.
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Manila
Atlantic City
N. J
Philadelphia & Erie
Williamsport
Great Northern
Essex
Mont
Perry Davis Painkiller Promising Quick Cold Cure
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a staunched remedy for a cold claiming cure in twenty four hours. It warns against doing the wrong thing and suggests the product prevents lingering symptoms.
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Perry Davis
New Bulgarian Loan Announced
A Bucharest dispatch to the Times and New York Times reports Bulgaria will issue a new loan of 125000000 francs at 82 percent. The loan carries a 5 percent interest rate.
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New York
Bucharest
London Times
New York Times
Dur ing long illness patient praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve
Fulford Maryland resident D S Mitchell reports a long illness with bed sores and says DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured him completely. He calls it the best salve on the market and warns against counterfeits marketed by Howse Worth Bros with praise for piles sores and burns.
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D. S. Mitchell
Fulford, Md
DeWitt
Howseworth Bros
Notice of Administration in Elkhart County Indiana
The clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court appoints Herrick E. Stephens as administrator of the estate of Benjamin F. Stephens, deceased, of Elkhart County. The estate is believed solvent. Perry L. Turner serves as attorney. Wws-5-12
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State of Indiana
Elkhart County
Elkhart Circuit Court
Benjamin F. Stephens
Indiana
Herrick E. Stephens
Perry L. Turner
Eleonora Dunbar
Wallace Palmer
Perry L. Turrer
John Moore
Walter S. Hazelton
Elkhart
Concord, Township
George J. Cuppy
Concord Township
Board of Commissioners
Graben
Seid Elkhart County
Babcock's
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J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Crospotine Co
Goshen, Ind
Great Blood Purifier
Alonzo O. Bliss CO
Washington, D.C
Peffer
Effer Medical Ass'n
Chicago
Ind
Londike
Arkansas
G. L. Nichols
Lionw Hitch
Marion County
Rocky Mountain
Madis
Machine Co
Madison
M&m
A. S. Johnson
M. D
Battle Creek
Mich
Lake Forest University
Lake Michigan
Loisbur
Richard D. Harlan
Justice Harlan
U- 8
Supreme Court
Lake Forest
Arker
Phair Ball
Pittsburg
Robert Curry
Curry
University
Allegheny
P. Li
Victor
Manilla
W. 8. Schley
Admiral Schley
Sampson
Key West
Cienfuegos
Key
West
Cien
George Cur
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