Veteran Charles Schultz Found Dead in La Crosse Lodging House
Charles Schultz, a Civil War veteran and former Ninety-fourth New York Regiment member, was found dead in a La Crosse lodging house under mysterious circumstances. He recently held a large sum of money and had stayed at Milwaukee National Soldiers' Home. Authorities are investigating.
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la Crosse
Wis
Charles Schultz
Ninety-fourth New York Regiment
Schultz
Milwaukee National Soldiers’ Home
Baseball star Martin Bergen Kills Family in Mass Tragedy
North Brookfield Massachusetts January 20. Martin Bergen star catcher for the Boston team killed his wife and two children at his home and then cut his throat in front of a mirror. Bergen had shown signs of insanity for some time.
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North Brookfield
Mass
Martin Bergen
Boston
Bergen
Famine Strikes Millions in India Pressures Government Budget
The famine crisis prompts estimates of 40 million rupees needed for relief to end March. About 22 million affected in British territories and 27 million in native states, as the council meets in Calcutta.
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Calcutta
Osman Dignan Captured and Sent to Suakin
A Cairo dispatch reports Osman Dig na has been captured and will arrive in Suakin tomorrow. The news, sent to the Telegraph, states the famous captive is in custody and en route for the Sudanese port.
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Osman Dignan
London
Cairo
Osman Digna
Suakin
Belgian firm to pay Dominican iron mine debts for 60 year concession
A leading newspaper reports a Belgian company will clear all Dominican government debts tied to a sixty year concession of the iron mines. The arrangement covers repayments and ownership terms for Santo Domingo’s mineral resources.
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Santo Domingo
From Bookkeeper to Milliner by Working Hats
A man moved from a $15 weekly clerical wage to trimming hats, visiting homes and fixing old hats. He started at home evenings, learned millinery, built a client base, and now earns 24 dollars a week year round with higher seasonal pay, supported by word of mouth referrals.
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Cincinnati
Gillous
Not to Be Wondered At A Volorada Girl Dies
A Volorada girl died from the effects of a cake walk in a rag time contest. The incident occurred during a local event, and authorities are reporting the fatal outcome as the cake walk concluded.
Molineux Murder Trial to Resume with Prosecution Near Finish
New York January 22. Roland Molineux had no callers in the Tombs Sunday. The murder trial will be resumed today and, per Assistant District Attorney Osborne, the prosecution's testimony will be in tomorrow. The defense has announced readiness to proceed.
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Molineux
Tombs
New York
Roland B. Molineux
Osborne
DaWitt’s Witch Hazel Save Endorsed for Piles and Skin Ailments
J.B Clark of Poorie LA says DaWitt’s Witch Hazel Save is infallible for piles and skin diseases and warns against counterfeit versions sold by Beware of counterfeits.
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J.B Clark
Poorie
Uargeona
DaWitt
Tsuseaworth Bros
McGiffert to Withdraw From Presbyterian Membership
New York reports indicate Prof. Arthur C. McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary will issue a printed answer next week for private perusal. The notice is expected to announce his willingness to withdraw from Presbyterian church membership.
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McGiffert
New York
Jan
New York Atte Eee
Arthur C. McGiffert
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Favorite Prescription praised by 250000 women in testimonial letter
Mrs Euphemia Falconer of Trent Muskegon County Michigan credits Dr De Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with saving her after severe postpartum bleeding and weak female health. She recalls weighing 109 pounds during early pregnancy but now weighs 165 and reports ongoing relief when symptoms return.
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Pierce
Euphemia Falconer
Trent, Muskegon Co
Mich
Robbery at Silver Lake bank by masked men
In Silver Lake Indiana a burglary ripped the Commercial Bank vault with nitroglycerin between 1 and 2 am. About $4,000 in paper money and $15,000 in silver sacks were taken after a gunfight with citizens. Handcar taken to North Manchester. robbers traced from the scene.
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Slver Lake
Ind
Peru
Silver Lake
William Price
Binely
Llervic
Zach Tha Jie Bank
Intel
Adam Stout & Co
North Manchester
Smallpox Outbreak Reported in Owensboro Jail
In Owensboro Kentucky on January 20 several smallpox cases were found among about 240 prisoners including ten U S inmates. Judge Owens barred Jailer John Ashby from entering the court as fear and agitation spread through the jail population.
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Owensboro
Miy
Owens
John Ashby
United States
Mystic Care Promised Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
An advertised remedy named Mystic Care claims rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia within 1 to 3 days. The text asserts dramatic system-wide action and immediate disappearance of disease after the first dose. Sold by D H Leonard and Houseworthers druggists with 75 seats?
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Castetter
Main St
Onga
D H. Leonard and
Housewerthers, Dluggists
Washington City in Decay and Parody of American Life
A critical portrait of a distant Washington city described as an elite enclave with drone residents, legation attaches, and archiv officers. The piece paints a bleak social scene of housing, unemployment anxiety, and a satirical contrast to typical American cities, invoking San Francisco Argonaut as a cited source.
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Washington City
United States
Washington
Yvonne Archiv
Rch
Tno
San Francisco Argonaut
Congress
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs Without Strain
A claim promoting Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy by Houseworth Bros asserts it clears phlegm without causing weariness or coughing fits. The text presents the product as a safer expectorant option.
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Foley
Houseworth Bros
Reese contempt case appeal reaches Supreme Court
The B P Reese case, headed by United Mine Workers president, rises to the U S Supreme Court after a Fort Scott court held him in contempt for violating a mining operation ban in southeastern Kansas and jailed him. A habeas corpus release was granted by the Court of Appeals judge.
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Topeka
Kan
B. P. Reese
United Mine Workers’ Union
United States Supreme Court
Reese
Wiliams
Federal Court
Fort Scott
Kansas
Thayer
Court of Appeals
McCoy Ostracized Over YMCA Benefit Refusal
Kid McCoy faces backlash as the prize fighter refuses to aid a YMCA benefit in White Plains. School superintendent R. Chear and the local YMCA secretary visited his home to request support, but McCoy said he was ostracized by the order and would not contribute in sparring posing or any other way.
Former Peoria hospital official charged with forgery
Peoria Illinois January 20 J W Wilson former trustee of the Peoria Hospital for the Incurable Insane was arrested Friday at Kinmundy on charges of forgery and uttering forged paper.
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Peoria, Ill
J. W. Wilson
Peoria Hospital For the Incurable Insane
Kinmundy
Victory Near Mabalacat
First Lieut. McRae and a Third Infantry company defeat General Hizon and his remaining force near Mabalacat Manila on January 20.
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Mabalacat
Manila
McRae
Hizon
Dr A W Chase Nerve and Blood Pills Endorsement Card
Mrs M B Hungerford of Binghamton New York credits Dr A W Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills with restoring her health after nervous prostration from overwork in dressmaking. The advertisement promises strengthening of the nervous system and revitalization with a month of treatment, notes imitators, and urges buyers to ensure authentic Dr Chase products by checking for his signature and image on each box.
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A. W. Chase
M. B. Hungerford
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr. Chase
Druegists
Mitchell Re-Elected Leader as Miners Confer
Indianapolis Jan 20 John Mitchell president and W C Pearce secretary were re elected by acclama tion at the United Mine Workers convention. Officers chosen after three hour vote while discussions on a 580 000 organizing fund continued. Mitchell said Iowa operators will join a joint conference next week amid talk of a First Pennsylvania district strike.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitchell
W. C. Pearce
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Committee On Constitution
Special Committee On
Occidental Hotel
Mitchell
Iowa
DeWitt man praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A DeWitt Louisiana resident Ray Buckley forwards a strong endorsement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin noting its great benefit. The note mentions Thomas' Drug Store as the seller.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
British steamer Sutton wrecked on Fenwick Island shoals
The British steamer Sutton carrying iron ore from Porman for Philadelphia ran aground on Fenwick Islands shoals in dense fog. The ship was in distress with rockets visible as the fog lifted, and a life station patrolman confirmed the burning wreck late last evening.
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Lewes, del
Sutton
Porman
Philadelphia
Tran
Fenwick Islands
Life Station Service
Bailey denies Denison senator retirement report
Dallas on January 22. The Hon. J. W. Bailey congressman from the Fifth district telegraphed from Washington to Dallas friends that a Denison report claiming he will retire from the United States Senate race to seek re election to the House is absurd and meritless.
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Dallas
Texas
J. W. Bailey
Washington
Denison
United States
House of Representatives
Furniture Sale Cuts Across Rest of Month
O. G. Curtis cuts prices on all furniture with large stock to be reduced through the month end. Limited stock remains on popular items.
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O. G. Curtis
Local hires advertise goods services and dentists in town
Beck and Krumpetz lead in practical horseshoeing and blacksmithing. Nettling and Son advertise hardware tinware cutlery and coal and wood sales. J Masson offers coal and wood at low rates. Northern Star saloon sells cigars wines and Pabst beer. S B Sour dentist promotes dental exams. Widespread local ads list groceries seeds flour stoves and hardware.
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Beck & Krumpetz
East
Franklin Street
Northern Star Saloon
Pabst
Milwaukee
North Main Street
Stark & Beardsley Ad Promises Fire Insurance and Loans
An old ad touts fire insurance at Stark and Beardsley 209 Main Street with loan offers and bargains in farm and city property. It claims a 25 percent discount on dental work by Dr Chester at the Hall’s Millinery storefront.
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Stark «& Beardsley
Main Street
Chester
Hall
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West Jackson
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