Japanese Leaders Discuss Economic Reform and Religion
Baron Hisaya Iwasaki travels from New York to England with three comrades to study industrial changes and notes widening rich poor gaps in Japan. Bishop John McKim arrives in New York en route to San Francisco to address Japan’s religious awakening and missionary work. He critiques revival impacts and favors organized Methodist outreach over Baptists and Congregationalists.
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Hisaya Iwasaki
England
New York
Japan
John McKim
Tokio
San Francisco
J Bishop McKim
Tapan
Methodist
Red Waters After California Earthquake Uproots Pacific
Report describes 65 miles of Los Angeles coastline where sea water reddens to terra cotta and fish retreat offshore. Night phosphorescence lights the red sea, some shore points yield drinkable fresh water, and a tidal wave followed the quake with no clear explanation.
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California Coast
Pacific Ocean
Los Angeles County
Pacific
Thrilling Border Journey Ends in Tragedy
Daniel Griggs son of former Attorney General John W. Griggs accompanied Chief Engineer Cunningham for six weeks on the Rio Grande under the international boundary commission. Cunningham was bitten by a moccasin near El Paso, drowned when their boat capsized thirty miles below Eagle Pass, and Griggs failed to recover the body returning for help. Griggs later rode through a canyon where his boat overturned and he clung to the trail craft.
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Daniel Griggs
John W. Griggs
Mexico
International Boundary Commission
Cunningham
Rio Grande River
el Paso
Eagle Pass
Griggs
A Future Great One's Shoes
A mother stores her baby's first shoe with a quiet belief that the State Historical Society may someday request it for preservation.
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State Historical Society
Grave of Chief Seattle to be cared for by city
The city of Seattle will care for the grave of Chief Seattle, the notable native leader. The plan assigns municipal responsibility for maintenance and preservation of the burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
English Robin Exports About 25 000 Robins Annually
The report notes that around 25 000 robin redbreasts are exported from England each year. It highlights England as the source and indicates a steady annual figure for this trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New Battleship Maine Visited By Navy Chiefs In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on July 29 officials reviewed the new battleship Maine designed to replace the Havana explosion vessel. The ironclad measures 388 feet waterline length with a 72 foot 244 inch beam, 23 feet 6 inches draft, 12 440 tons displacement, speed 18 knots, and carries a main battery of four 12 inch rifles plus sixteen 6 inch guns. Eight 6 pounders and smaller rapid-fire weapons fill the secondary mix with two submerged torpedo tubes. The hull uses twin screw vertical triple expansion engines fed by twelve Thorneycroft boilers and the contract price stands at about 2 million dollars. The ship features balanced turrets with 12 inch protection and a 4 inch deck, and is built for rapid ammunition supply and firepower without overbalancing for a vessel of its class.
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Philadelphia
Maine
Navy
Havana
Hasyor
Saplerprnt Oniters
Thorneycroft
Admiral Sampson defends Siboney move in Santiago campaign
Boston dispatch publishes an authorized interview with Rear Admiral Sampson. He explains he went to Siboney at Maj. Gen. Shafter’s urgent request to attend a council of war and notes Cervera chose an unfavorable time, criticizing his own timing as well as the Spanish admiral’s.
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New York
Herald
Boston
Sampson
Santiago
Siboney
Shafter
Cervera
Rain Ends Drought as Southwest Crops Benefits Rise
Drenching rains across Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska and Kansas end a severe drought. Iowa reports an average one inch of rain reviving corn. total crop value to producers estimated at over six million dollars. Kansas milk and cattle officials anticipate better late feed with sowing of buckwheat and kaffir. Missouri gains fodder from saved stalks while corn losses persist in the western half.
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Chicago
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Corn Belt
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Advertisement Claims
An advertisement asserts that dieting cannot cure dyspepsia and that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure provides natural digestants to digest all foods. It promises improved health, strength, ambition, pure blood, and appetite through digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Fatal Affray in Kokomo Ex-Councilman Shot
In Kokomo Indiana July 29 ex councilman Jerry McCool was shot by bartender Edward Van Hart after a quarrel between their wives. McCool was struck with a fence picket then shot through the right lung and is expected to die. Van Hart surrendered to authorities.
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Kokomo
Ind
Jerry McCool
Edward van Hart
Hart
McCool
van Hart
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Health Notice
A medical advertisement claims thousands restored to health and happiness by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It urges trials for coughs resisting other treatments and promises permanent cures, noting availability at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Yacht Capsizes Off Seventy-Third Street Near Chicago
Henry D. Hatch principal of Chicago Lawn School and three guests escaped drowning when their yacht the Black Cat capsized off Seventy-third street. They clung to the hull for over half an hour before Jackson Park life saving crew rescued them.
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Lake
Chicago
Henry D. Hatch
Chicago Lawn School
Seventy-third Street
Jackson Park
It Is Easier To Stay Well Than To Get Cured
An advertisement for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers laxative from Houseworth Bros. promotes prevention over illness and claims the product keeps bowels in order with gentle action.
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DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Snow Falls in Philadelphia Night Skies
Philadelphia reports a curious sight as the thermometer reads 60 and snow flakes drift under electric lights against a dark background. The fragment captures a brief wintry moment in July with no further details.
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Philadelphia
Doan's Ointment Sponsored Piles Cure Claim
Ten thousand demons gnawing at one's vitals mirror the tortures of itching piles. The ad asserts Doan's Ointment provides a reliable relief and cure for pile suffering.
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Doan
Kiowa-Comanche Reservation Land Draw Begins at El Reno
The Kiowa-Comanche reservation lottery to distribute 13 000 claims started in El Reno Oklahoma with 1 000 names drawn today 500 from El Reno and 500 from Lawton. Tomorrow about 2 500 names will be drawn and the process continues rapidly as home seekers form committees to witness. Officials F C Stickles registrar and Thomas R Reid El Reno land office examined four town site applications nine recommended five rejected.
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Ing
el Reno
Washington Department of the Land Office
Richards
Lawton
F. C. Stickles
Thomas R. Reid
Foxmillies Duel Ends in Tragedy in Memphis
In Memphis on Norris avenue near Forest Hill cemetery a fatal confrontation left Edwin Blalock dead from a rifle shot to the brain and M. F. Blalock with a broken leg. Robert Wright Sr also had a leg wound while Robert Wright Jr. fled justice after the Winchester rifle duel that sprang from a family dispute.
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Robert
Wright, Jr
Edwin Blalock
Stone tree in Mexico may reinvent the stone trade
The New York Herald reports a Mexican tree called the child by natives. Porter describes a colossal, yellow green leafed tree whose wood, once cut, hardens over years and petrifies, offering fireproof, stone like building material and new artistic uses.
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W. E. Porter
Mexico
New York Herald
Botanic Blood Balm Claims Cure for Eczema and Itching
An advertisement extols Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and skin ailments, claiming internal use clears humors in blood, relieves itching, and heals sores. It promotes a free trial and medical advice, with sales through C. D. Rushton and the Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta.
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Blood
Atlanta
C. D. Rushton
Almost Married Wrong Man at Towson Averted Crisis
A Baltimore Sun account recalls a Towson wedding near mishap when the best man and groom briefly swapped roles during the ceremony. The bride realized the mix up and objected before the ceremony continued, a near social embarrassment in a par row escape.
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Towson
Baltimore Sun
Druggist Endorses Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
A letter from J. M. Hawking of Mound City Kansas dated October 22 1900 praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative and stomach remedy based on customer recommendations and personal use. He states satisfaction from sales and urges others to try it, noting stores Rushton's and Thomas' drug stores carry it.
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Mound City
Kans
Dr. Caldwell
Curious Graduation Day Exchange About What To Wear
An admiring father notes his daughter's broad knowledge across many subjects. She confesses doubt about one topic on graduation day: what to wear. The Washington Star quotes the exchange as light humor on attire and learning.
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Washington Star
Ethel Chooses October Wedding in Somerville Tale
Ethel reveals plans to marry in October while John, who has called for two years, learns of her chosen groom. The scene unfolds with a suggestive but playful explosion of emotion as the couple weighs a future together.
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Ethel
John
Scott
Somerville Journal
Remedy for Stomach and Bowel Troubles Praised
O W Wakefield of Columbus Georgia extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best stomach and bowel cure. He cites two cholera morbus cases cured and many bottles sold with complete satisfaction. Available at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
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Dewrrr & Co
Chicago
Houseworth Bros
Chamberlain
O. W. Wakefield
Columbus
Gale
Justice Appointed Pension Examining Surgeon at Greenfield
D. J. H. was today named pension examining surgeon at Greenfield. The appointment places Justice in a medical review role for veterans and other pension applicants.
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D. J. H. “Justice
Exporter Lewis S. Silva Found Dead in Apartment
Lewis S. Silva, machinery exporter, was discovered dead in his smoking room at 17 West Eighty-fourth Street. His throat was cut with a razor left open on the rug beside the body, and authorities believe he killed himself due to financial troubles.
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New York
Lewis S. Silva
West Eighty-fourth Street
Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry Promotion
A travel aid touting Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a cure for dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. Described as pleasant to take and perfectly harmless, presented as a boon to travelers.
Judge Denies Bail for Lynch, McIntosh and Johnson
Madisonville Kentucky July 29 Judge Nunn refused bail on appeal after conviction for killing union miners. This marks the first motion for bail after conviction in Kentucky courts with Deputy Lindle and Possemen McIntosh and Johnson named in the case.
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Ball
Madisonville
Nunn
Lindle
McIntosh and
Johnson
Kentucky
Caldwell’s Syrup and Pepsin Cure Sale Rumor
Fragmentary OCR suggests an old advertisement for Caldwell’s Syrup and Pepsin touted as a stomach cure. Mentions Rushton’s and Thomas drug store and storage note, with unclear context and dates.
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Kennedy& Keagan
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Agustus Ruggles
Greater New York Medical Association
Diamond Drug CO
Strong
Newell
Cc. H. Ketrz
Jones St
Sioux City
Vrain
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Feito Cure Bonacio Uap
Walter B. Hutton
South Haven
Mich
Walter Bryce Hutton
Sleepy Hollow
Michigan
Hutton
Wiineis Steel Company
South Chicago
Giles
J. W.W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Admuiral
Oklahoma
J. M. Hawking
Rushton’s
Thomas’ Drag Stores
THE
Alonzo Co. Bliss Co
Washington
D.C
Sterling Remedy CO
Forest University
Lake Michigan
Lois Durand
Loeat
Richard D. Harlan
Justice Harlan
U. S. Supreme Court
Lake Forest University
Lake Forest
Klondike
Arkansas
L. Nichols
Lion Hilu
Marrion Cousty
A. S. Johnson
M. D
Battle Creek
Pennsylvania College For Women
East End
Pittsburg
Chalmers Martin
Pharkef
State of Indiana
Elkhart County
Olive M. Berger
Milton J. Berger
Elkhart Circuit Court
Indiana
Goshen
Louis A. Dennert
Elkhart Circuit
Elkhart
Samuel B Howey
Ida E. Howey
E.B. Zigler
Martin H. Kinney
Atty
State of
John Cook
James A. Cook
Charles H. Winchester
William H. Knickerbocker
Caldwell
Rushton
Thomas
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