Unpublished Lincoln Era Documents Debunk Trove of 1862 Frauds
In Congress sensational chapters from the unpublished history of 1862 army contracts at St Louis surfaced as B F Moody & Co sought $8446 to equip the Third Iowa cavalry. The House voted the claim down 30 to 70 amid warnings Lincoln kept the report secret to avoid disheartening the North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
St. L Louis
Congress
Keokuk
Third Iowa Cavalry
Lincoln
North
Hitt
Congressman Smith
Iowa
B. F. Moody & Co
Smith
John C. Fremont
Cyrus Bussey
Hedge
Moody & Co
Fremont
Mr. Hitt
Committee On Foreign Affairs
St. Louis
Burdock Blood Bitters Cited by Patient in Letter
Miss Julia Filbridge of Wrest Cornell Connecticut writes that Burdock Blood Bitters cured a severe body eruption and left her grateful, calling the result almost miraculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdock
Julia Filbridge
Wrest Cornell
Conn
Weaver Nominated for Mayor by Republican City Convention
Philadelphia January 1. John Weaver district attorney of the city was unanimously nominated by the Republican city convention for mayor to succeed Samuel H. Ashbridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atavor
Philadelphia
John Weaver
Mmayor
Samuel H. Ashbridge
May Yohe Settles Bill With Lord Francis Hope
London gives final settlement in May Yohe claim against her former husband Lord Francis Hope. The suit for $45,000 is resolved for $5,000. May Yohe, Mrs Putnam Bradlee Strong of New York, demanded the amount in the divorce proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Yohe
London
Putnam Bradlee Strong
New York
Lord Francis Hope
Rockefeller gives $100000 to Brooklyn Y M C A fund
John D. Rockefeller contributes 100000 dollars toward an 800000 dollar fund for the Young Men's Christian Association of Brooklyn announced in New York on January 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller
Young Men’s Christian Association of
Brooklyn
Rocky Mountain Tea Elixir Promises Miracles
Houseworth Bros promote Rocky Mountain Tea as life extending cure all, claiming dramatic health boosts for the sick and strong recovery for the weak with a free offer if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
Houseworth Bros
Murder Found In Cedarville Home As Cash Stolen
Kenia Ohio January 19 Jacob Harris living alone at Cedarville was found murdered. He was known to keep cash at home and the money in a box was missing with the box contents gone. Authorities investigate motive and suspects in the case.
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Kenia
Ohio
Jacob Harris
Cedarville
Travelers to Meet in Indianapolis Convention
St Louis January 19 The Travelers Protective Association board of directors has set June 15 as the date for the annual convention to be held in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
The
Travelers’ Protective Association
Indianapolis
Governor Yates Cracks Down on Prize Fighting in Chicago
Springfield reports Governor Yates has begun enforcing state anti prize fighting laws against boxing exhibitions in Chicago. Private Secretary Oglesby warned Cook County Sheriff Barrett to stop Benny Yanger versus Young Mowatt bout at the American Athletic Club, noting the state law supersedes city permit rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Yates
Chicago
Oglesby
Barrett
Cook County
American Athletic Club
Benny Yanger
Young Mowatt
Sheriff Barrett
McKinley Day Arrangements in Canton Banquet Program
Canton Ohio January 17 The McKinley day banquet program for January 27 lists toasts with speakers including President Roosevelt for William McKinley The Army to Secretary of War Root The Navy to Secretary Moody The Future of the Philippines to General Luke Wright Our Country to Charles Emory Smith and Ohio to Governor George K Nash Acceptances from all speakers received with Day as toastmaster
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Root
Moody
Canton
O. Canton
Canton Republican League
W. R. Day
Ohio
George K. Nash
Man And Woman Break Jail In Peoria Runaway
In Peoria Alabama on January 17 two prisoners fled Peoria county jail using a blanket rope from the third floor. Fred Smith a horse thief and Veda White his wife escaped after Smith removed bar screws with a case knife. Sheriff Potter had confined Smith and White in a large cell with another woman. they were met by Karl Updike outside the jail and driven to a railroad station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria, al
Peoria County
Fred Smith
Veda White
Potter
Smith
Karl Updike
Elkhart Woman Reports Relief From Nerve Pills
Mrs. Gideon Long of East Jackson street Elkhart Indiana says she suffered weak nerves headaches and dizziness for some time after taking Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills she reports strong nerves no headaches better sleep and improved health. The pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York with portrait and signature on every package.
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Gideon Long
East Jackson Street
Elkhart
Ind
A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
Firemen's Convention Ends in Aurora Illinois
The third and last day of the State Firemen's association meeting ended as the most successful in its history. Nine vice presidents were chosen: Peter Ridley Riverdale C C Chain Bushnell D H Heinz Edwardsville C W DeVore Decatur George Webber Ur bana M T Pierce Xenia S Farrell Waukegan W L Dabler Princeton and L D Hill Mattoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
State Firemen’s Association
Association
Peter Ridley
Riverdale
C. C. Chain
Bushnell
D. H. Heinz
Edwardsville
C. W. Devore
Decatur
George Webber
Urbana
M.T. Pierce
Xenia
S. ©. Farrell
Waukegan
W. L. Dabler
Princeton
L. D. Hill
Mattoon
American Money for Rome Rector Plans College Expansion
The Rev J Kennedy rector of the American College in Rome says he is thoroughly satisfied with funds collected in America and will immediately enlarge the college with it. In New York a kerosene stove explosion at the White Star Line offices in the Bowling Green building caused a fire destroying valuable records and sparking panic among tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
New York
White Star Line
Bowling Green
Hahn's Case Is Continued
Mansfield Ohio January 16 The Circuit court grants a continuance of the extradition case of former Insurance Commissioner Hahn sought by New York authorities until the next September term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hahn
Mansfield
Ohio
New York
Two Men Found Frozen to Death in Illinois Snow
Charles Harrison and Arthur Louissaint were found frozen to death in Belleville Illinois on January 16. Louissaint lived in Centerville. Harrison’s body was located in a snowdrift near Edwardsville.
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Belleville
Ill
Charles ‘Harrison
Arthur Louissaint
Louissaint
Centerville
Harrison
Edwards+'ta
German Panther-Bomber shells Venezuelan Fort at Maracaibo
Venezuelan forces at Fort San Carlos reply to a surprise German gunboat attack near Maracaibo. Panther is crippled by two explosions and withdraws after extended exchange. two crew killed, fort sustains little damage. Public calm returns amid reports Berlin ordered the assault before U S minister Bowen arrival.
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Caracas
Panther
Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo
Castro
Curacao
Berlin
United States
Bowen
Stock Market Faces Uncertain Yet Steady Tone in 1903
Henry Clews notes a cautious market with improved monetary conditions yet limited upward movement. Big corporate paper and ample funds lag, while railroads show gains and production runs high. Domestic demand and foreign hesitation mix with anti trust and tariff pressures shaping investor opportunities.
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Lake Shore
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Frame
Germany
Great Britain
Atlantic
Henry Clews
Mil ler Named Fifth Judge of West Virginia Supreme Court
Governor White appointed Warren Miller of Jackson County as fifth judge of the West Virginia Supreme Court. Miller, a current circuit court judge, succeeds Lynn Brannon of Glenville, who was named to fill Miller’s circuit seat.
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Supreme Court
Charleston
W. Va
White
Warren Miller
Jackson ‘County
Miller
Lynn Brannon
Glenville
Sword for Admiral Taylor Authorized by Indiana Law
Governor Durbin signed senate bill No. 1 to appropriate 1 600 for a sword for Admiral Taylor former commander of the battleship Indiana. The sword will be completed by February 18 and costs total 1 200.
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Admiral Taylor
Indianapolis
Ind
Durbin
Indiana
One Minute Cough Cure Praised After Croup Attack
Chester Michigan postmaster A L Spafford reports his child survived a sudden croup seizure after using One Minute Cough Cure. The brief notes the remedy reduced swelling and mucus, aided recovery, and claims it cures coughs colds la grippe throat and lung troubles. Houseworts Bros promotes the product.
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A. L. Spafford
Chester
Mich
Houseworts Bros
Poisoned deaths stun Texas village family
A Santa Lucia Yecls county family in Texas faced a fatal poisoning. Ray relatives died after arsenic poison was administered, with Ray arrested on murder charges before dying in custody. The Colorado City leg suggests a large estate ties to the case, while a Frankfort youth pleads guilty to burglary in New York. Abram Hewitt, former New York mayor and congressman, died at 80 after a period of illness, with funeral planned at Calvary Church.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Santa Lucia
Je Ray
Amy
Lou Ray
Robert Ray
Sturseu
Robert
Colorado City
Ms. G
Verriland
Monoheris
Ray
Wesel
Hether
New! York
Abram
S. Hewitt
New York
Congress
Nis
Hewitt
Potter
Calvary Church
Dislocated Shoulder Relief From Home Balm
Mrs. Johanna Sodernorm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder after a fall. A son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm which quickly eased pain and helped her sleep. He then recommended it to others. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
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Johanna Sodernorm
Fergus Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Tragic Farm Deaths: Mrs Gibson and Baby Drown
Bloomfield area tragedy as Mrs Bella Gibson and her infant drown after jumping into a stock well on Henry Letsinger’s farm near Jasonville Indiana. Authorities say the motive remains unclear. The incident occurred in this county and remains under local inquiry.
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Bloomfield
Bella Gibson
Alexander Gibson
Jasonville
Henry Letsinger
$100-Dr. E. Detchon's Anti-Clurette Ad
A promotional item touts Dr. E. Detchon's Anti-Clurette as worth more than $100 to parents of children who soil bedding due to nocturnal wetting. It claims to arrest the trouble at once and is sold by C. H. Leonard, Druggist, Elk Hart, Ind.
Anderson Sues Western Union Over Missed Message
Anderson Clarence Lindsay of this city filed a circuit court suit against Western Union Telegraph for $1000 damages claiming a message to his wife was not delivered.
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Anderson
Clarence Lindsay
Circuit Court Today
Western Union Telegraph Company
Rocky Mountain Tea Ad Declares Youthful Vigor
An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea by Houseworth Bros promotes vigor, appealing to aging adults to restore vigor, courage, ambition, and strength with a 35 cent product claim.
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Houseworth Bros
Evansville Woman Sues for $1000 Damages Over Promised Marriage
Evansville Carrie Slow filed in circuit court a suit against Chas A Eckhardt for $1000 claiming he promised to marry her and did not keep the promise.
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Evansville
Carrie Slow Today
Chas. A. Eckhardt
Kodol Aids Stomach Digestion For Better Health
Kodol supplies the natural juices of digestion and does the work of the stomach easing nervous tension while inflamed muscles rest and heal. It digests what you eat and helps digestive organs transform food into rich red blood. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Vincennes Man in Critical Condition after Found in Bed
Vincennes James T. Orr a prominent harness dealer and citizen was found in bed at an early hour this morning and is in critical condition.
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Vincennes
James T. Orr
Croup Remedy Endorsed by Mothers in Ad United Power
The peculiar cough indicating croup is well known to mothers of affected children. Do not waste time trying untested remedies. Chamberlains Cough Remedy has universal approval and will quickly relieve all symptoms when used as directed. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
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Chamberlain
Houseworth’ Bros
Obituary of Mrs. Mary Dennis at 80 in Williams home
Mrs. Mary Dennis aged 80 died at her daughter Mrs. Elza R. Williams home this morning.
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Elwood
Mary Dennis
Elza‘r. Williams
Mystic Cure claims instant rheumatism relief
A questionable advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia promising cure in one to three days. It claims rapid action erasing cause and symptoms with the first dose, priced at 75 cents, sold by Chas. D2 Rushton, druggist, 225 South Main Street.
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Chas
Rushton
Main Street
Botanic Blood Balm Promoted as Cure-All Medicine
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a free trial remedy for blood and skin diseases including cancer, blood poison, eczema, scrofula, and pimply skin. It claims to purify blood, heal sores, improve digestion, and aid the elderly, with $1 per bottle and samples via mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Sold at Rushton’s.
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Atlanta
Rushton’s
Osceola Social Notes Include Visits and Moves
Osceola residents report visits from Geo Cook and Lee Watkins of Lakeville. Charles Browning moved into the Jacob Hose house. William H Curtis of Hastings Nebraska visits Osceola. The Maccabees held an installation. Cornelius Ehret welcomes a son. Rachel Seward hosts Lavina Beers and Clara Hilbert of Chicago. Huston and Edyth Seward return from Chicago.
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Geo. Cook
Lee Watkins
Lakeville
Charles Browning
Jacob Hose
Chester Mixer
Warren Woodwards
William H. Curtis
Osceola
Hastings
Nebraska
Alfred Curtis
The
Maccabees
Cornelius Ehret
Rachel Seward
Lavina Beers
Clara Hilbert
Chicago
M. K. Huston
Edyth Seward
One Hundred Dollars a Box DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad
H A Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina values DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve at one hundred dollars a box. He says the salve cured twenty years of piles after other doctors and medicines failed. It combines Witch Hazel with antiseptics and emollients to relieve and cure skin ailments.
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H. A. Tisdale
Summerton
S. C
DeWitt
Wealthy City Figure Found Near Death in Saloon Shed
Anderson Jerry Sullivan an old man aged sixty one once among the citys wealthiest was found nearly frozen in a shed at the saloon rear this morning. He was taken to the poor farm for care.
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Anderson
Jerry Sullivan
Sullivan
No need to worry over controllable health fears
Advice urges focusing on controllable actions when worry arises. It suggests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can ease cold symptoms and prevent pneumonia fear, with Houseworth Bros. as the seller.
Rider Throws Self On Horse Dies From Injuries
George Rinehart rode a mustang near Logansport claiming he could ride any horse. He was thrown, struck his back ten feet away, and died last night from the injuries sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
George Rinehart
Here
For a bad taste in the mouth cure by tablets
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to remove a bad taste in the mouth. Priced at 25 cents and warranted to cure, the notice indicates pale sellers or distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
Houseworth Bros
Undefined fragment hints at medical remedies and braces
Fragmentary OCR reads like a patter n of medical claims and product names, mentioning headaches pain liver bowel disorders and beauty topics. It references individuals such as Doctor Grandpa and Grandns Strong with unclear relations.
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Cky
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Peoria
Firemen’s Convention
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Venezuela
George Bello
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Thoms
Kokomo
Charles Speital
Frankfort
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