Saint statue makers in Paris pursue sacred craft
Raffi and M. Lecaron in Paris run a century old firm that crafts saints statues by researching period dress and martyrdom. They describe Saint Fris and Ste Anne projects, using historical context to guide design and accuracy. Indiana moves to quell Kentucky smallpox with coordinated talks and possible quarantines.
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Raffi
Paris
M. Pacheu
M. Lecaron
Pearson’s
France
St. Fris
Ste. Anne
St. Maurice
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Strength for Hard-Shipping Workers
An advertisement from Houseworth Bros touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a stimulant for those who must hust le and stay in the swim. It frames the product as a remedy for slipping down the ladder of prosperity and emphasizes increased vigor.
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Houseworth Bros
Indiana Sugar Beets Promising for State Growth
Secretary Wilson of the U S Department of Agriculture says Indiana could become a major sugar beet state with potential to supply national sugar demand. He notes favorable latitude and soil and suggests profitable beet farming, especially if by products feed dairy cattle. He cites his Iowa experience growing beets for stock feed.
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Indiana
Washington
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
United States
Iowa Experiment Station
Real Friend Endorses Kodol For Dyspepsia Relief
W. T. Sturdevant of Merry Oaks North Carolina says fifteen years of dyspepsia improved after using Kodol with immediate relief. He claims he can eat almost anything now and recommends Kodol. The ad urges not to diet but to use Kodol to aid digestion. Houseworth Bros.
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W. T. Sturdevant
Merry Oaks
N. C
Houseworth Bros
General Militia Inspection Discussed for Indiana Guards
Indianapolis May 31 There may be a general inspection of the Indiana National Guard in the coming weeks with new equipment for most companies General McKee has this order in contemplation Uniforms for many units are worn out or expired and need replacement Quartermaster General Foster notes. Assistant Inspector General John T Barnett is proposed to lead inspections for individual companies.
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General Militia Inspection
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana National Guard
McKee
Guard
Foster
John T. Barnett
Osmicure Blood Nerve Tonic Promoted for Bladder Kidney
An old advertisement promotes Osmicure Blood Nerve Tonic as beneficial for bladder and kidney health. The listing cites a price of one dollar and attributes the formula or sale to C. aR Rushton.
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Ar ‘Rushton
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by S R Meredith
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Delaware says DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures piles and yields to treatment. He claims it cures skin diseases and wounds and warns against counterfeit products sold by Houseworth Bros.
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DeWitt
S. R. Meredith
Willow Grove
Del
Houseworth Bros
Paroled Hopeter for Life Prisoner Green at Michigan City
William Green, serving a life sentence for murder, may win parole as a model prisoner. He now runs the cigar stand in the prison lobby but is frail and disabled. A Peru attorney seeks a board review. evidence against him was contested and public sentiment linked to his brother's murder and lynching.
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Michigan City
Ind
William Green
Green
Peru
Board of Wardens
Luella Mabitt
Foreman Discovers Banknotes Hidden in Harpsichord
A London printing works foreman bought an old harpsichord for 20 shillings to study its wood panel. While examining it at home he found a double back revealing Bank of England notes totaling 150000 dollars hidden between the boards.
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London
Bank of England
Canton Flannel Tongue Seals Night Tea Pitch
A playful Seald brown taste of a Canton flannel tongue urges Rocky Mountain Tea at night offered for 35 cents by House Worth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Moffett Wins Suit Over Box Rent in Post Office Case
In Hartford City Indiana May 31 the U S Court of Claims in Washington decides for Enoch D Moffett ex postmaster and awards him 273 37 the full requested judgment The decision overturns the postmaster general and marks the first such ruling The case hinges on box rents in second class post offices and ownership of furniture The assistant attorney general expects payment and a draft to follow after a 30 day traverse period
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Hartford City
Ind
United States Court of Claims
Washington
Enoch D. Moffett
Post Office Department
United States
Postoffice Department
Moffett
Cooley
Burdock Blood Bitters Claim Pure Blood Benefits
Ad reads claim blood bitters purify blood and invigorate the whole system. Uses phrases like cannot be perfect health without pure blood and promotes toning effects.
HOME INDUSTRY FIRST DRAMATIC tariff views in Washington debate
Washington June 2 rep Crumpacker argues tariff revision should protect American workers from cheaper European labor while avoiding rushed changes. He cites iron and shipbuilding as examples and predicts no action this session. Cortelyou may become commerce secretary if a new department is created. Gen White side presents a Cuban battle flag to the president, a historic first on the island beside American colors.
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Crumpacker
Europe
Congress
President Hill
Cortelyou
Senate
Department of Commerce
House
George Bruce Cortelyou
New York
Whiteside
Santiago
Cuba
Guantanamo
President to Move Choice of Routes for Isthmian Canal
Washington June 2 Anti canal sentiment in the senate unites on the Spooner substitute for the Nicaragua bill throwing route choice to the president. The canal committee minority led by Senator Kittredge filed a report favoring the Panama route and urging adoption of the Spooner amendment. It endorses the Isthmian Canal Commission findings as best on technical questions and notes earlier Nicaragua support arose from the Panama company price worries.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Nicaragua
Canal Committee
Kittredge
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama Canal Company
Michigan War Claims Reopened by Treasury Chief
Washington June 2 the comptroller reopens Michigan war claims for interest before August 29 1866 and bond discount for arming troops. He reserves the 1888 disallowance and finds the state entitled to 255 397. The case will be certified to Congress for appropriation. Attorney General Hamlin sees precedent aiding Illinois claims over 600 000 and expects settlement before returning to Springfield.
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Michigan
Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Congress
Hamlin
Illinois
Springfield
Oppose Submarine Boats Before Senate Naval Committee
Washington June 2 three senior naval officers urged against advancing submarine torpedo boats. Rear Admiral Rowles opposed further Holland boat experiments, Admiral Bradford cited Von Tirpitz claiming no value, Captain Sigsbee urged caution and delaying purchases of thirty to forty boats.
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Washington
Senate Naval Committee
Rowles
Bradford
von Tirpitz
Sigsbee
Army strength reduced under president's reorganization order
Washington June 2 by direction of the president Secretary Root has issued a general order reducing the permanent military establishment and altering its composition as provided in the general order issued last May to carry out the army reorganization law. Under that order the total strength of the army was fixed at 77.
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Washington
Root
Knox Improves After Cold From Pittsburg Trip
Washington June 2 Attorney General Knox is slowly recovering from a cold picked up on a trip from Pittsburg. Though still weak his condition is distinctly improved and he is expected to resume normal duties soon.
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Mr. Knox
Washington
Knox
Pittsburg
Roosevelts plan Adirondacks August visit
James Roosevelt invites cousin Alice Roosevelt to spend August at his camp near Lake Saranac in the Adirondack mountains, with the trip slated for August.
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Adirondacks
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
James Roosevelt
Lake Saranac
Adirondack Mountains
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Loganton Reader
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa says One Minute Cough Cure beats all other medicines for coughs croup and throat and lung troubles. Mothers praise it for children and it yields at once to the remedy. Pleasant to take and a sure cure for grip bronchitis and coughs. Houseworth Bros.
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D. Scott Currin
Loganton
Houseworth Bros
Grain-O praised for health benefits in letter to LeRoy firm
A Washington DC reader endorses Grain-O from Genesee Pure Food Co saying it is the superior solid grain beverage for health and children and urges others to choose it over all other drinks. The letter is signed by C. F. Myers.
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Washington, D. C
Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Cc. F. Myers
Minnesota Prophet Warns US War Over Seas Control
D A Ecker a self described prophet warns President Roosevelt of a coming great war with European powers. He claims a dream vision foresees a terrible conflict with many deaths but says the United States will win narrowly and then control the seas.
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Minnesota
United States
Vulum
Minn
D. A. Ecker
McKinley
Roosevelt
Ecker
Peas
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Up Elkhart Testimony
Citizen Wm Allen of 514 Maple Street testifies that severe sciatic and rheumatic pains disabled him until Doan's Kidney Pills, advertised at Houseworth Bros. drug store, relieved his symptoms completely. He credits the pill for his recovery and urges readers to remember the name. Sold at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents.
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Elkhart
Wm. Allen
Maple Street
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Miners Strike Reaches Crisis in Anthracite Region
Wilkesbarre Pa June 1 The eve of a decisive week in the anthracite miners strike finds the region tense as the U M W A begins ordering out stationary engineers firemen and pumpmen. Officials warn of possible disturbances while the industry braces for millions in potential losses and outside support to pressure settlements.
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Wilkesbarre
United Mineworkers of America
Pennsylvania
Special Guards Deployed to Hazleton Mines
Several hundred special officers sent to Hazleton district moved to various mines. They will be housed and fed at the breakers as public sentiment runs against the guards.
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Hazleton
Mines Resume at Percy After Two-Month Shutdown
Percy Illinois June 2 The Rosborough and Goalby mines reopen after a two month idle period due to lack of business. Operators Rosborough and Goalby state work will be daily and they are adding many new men to the workforce. The Little Muddy mine area is mentioned in connection with the revival.
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Percy, Ill
Percy
Ill
Rosborough
Goalby
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for swollen feet
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease promises relief for swollen hot feet, tiredness, smarting skin, tight shoes, corns and bunions. It claims cooling effect, comfort, and rest with a 25 cent price and free trial package, offered by Allen S. Quin at LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Qginated
LeRoy
N. Y
Effingham Convention Nominates Bundy for Minority Representative
Effingham Illinois June 2 The Repute can legislative convention of Clinton Clay Marion and Effingham counties in the forty second senatorial district nominated W F Bundy of Clinton for minority representative.
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Effingham
Ill
Repute Can
Clinton
Clay
Marion
W. F. Bundy
Fire destroys Miller block in Milwaukee
Fire in the Miller block June 2 in Milwaukee destroyed the Ballard & Scott office and damaged two upper floors including the Spencerian Business college. Property loss estimated at $50,000.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Miller Block
Ballard & Scott
Spencerian Business College
China to Honor Goodnow Decoration Proclaimed
Pekin June 2 The government plans to award a decoration to John Goodnow United States consul general at Shanghai for his services in maintaining peace in central China during 1900.
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China
Goodnow
Pekin
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
Gov Sayers Ill in Austin Texas
The prolonged illness of Governor Sayers causes concern among friends as he remains in bed for two weeks with fever in Austin Texas.
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Gov. Sayers
Austin, Tex
Jones
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jell O
A concise ad style note promotes Jell O as a quick two minute preparation dessert. It claims no baking required, just add hot water and let it cool. Lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors are listed for purchase at grocers.
Dysentery Remedies in Summer Report
The article notes dysentery is prevalent in summer due to miasmatic poisons and inflames the large bowel lining. In America it is common but often less deadly than in the tropics. Perry Davis' Painkiller is cited as the best known and most effective remedy.
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America
Tropics
Perry Davis
Fire in a brewery damages South Omaha plant
Fire in Omaha on May 31 caused an estimated 25 000 to 30 000 dollars in damage to the South Omaha brewery. The copper shop stables and ice house were consumed by the flames.
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Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
Wreck of Maine Decorated by Officials and Veterans
Havana May 31 officers and crew of the gunboat Eagle decorated the wreck of the battleship Maine. President Palma and the Society of Veterans sent wreaths.
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Maine
Havana
United States
Eagle
Palma
Society of Veterans
Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Safety at Home
A jingle-like notice emphasizes Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil to guard homes in case of sudden accidents, urging ready availability. The message underscores preparedness and warning against dangerous moments.
Ticket Agent Dies After Engine Strike in Springfield
Sydney B. Taylor, city ticket agent for the Chicago and Alton in Springfield, died after being struck by an engine last Monday. He had his left arm amputated at the shoulder and could not survive the hemorrhages that followed.
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Springfield
Ill
Sydney B. Taylor
Chicago & Alton
Jell-O The New Dessert Co Lemon Orange Raspberry
Jell O presents a new dessert line in lemon orange and raspberry berry flavors now available at grocers. The brief notice highlights the launch and product variety for shoppers.
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