Eddy Cleared in Libel Suit Over Babylonish Woman Message
The Massachusetts Superior Court dismissed Mrs. Josephine Curtis Woodbury's $150,000 libel suit against Mary Baker G. Eddy after ruling the Babylonish Woman message was not proven to target Woodbury. Judge Bell directed a verdict for Eddy and the jury was dismissed, with Woodbury planning an appeal.
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Boston
Mass
Mary Baker G. Eddy
Josephine Curtis Woodbury
Bell
Samuel J. Elder
Mrs.Eddy
Woodbury
Christian Science Publications
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Storm Fatal in Zanesville and Hose Farm Lightning Deaths
A severe wind and electrical storm in Vanesville O June 6 killed William Giles and injured others at Hose Farm where a new building with five carpenters was struck. A circus tent was destroyed and a big tent wrecked causing a large stampede and over a dozen injuries with two expected to die including a woman.
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Zanesville
Vanesville
Hose Farm
William Giles
Widow on Trial for Murder in Kansas City Case
In Kansas City on June 6 Lula Prince Kennedy faced a murder trial for killing her husband Philip H. Kennedy. Prosecutor Hadley opened by outlining motives to avoid publicity from the dead man's suit to annul their marriage and to cover a conspiratorial involvement by Kennedy and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Lula Prince Kennedy
Philip H. Kennedy
Hadley
Kennedy
Miners Win Injunction Case Victory at Princeton
In Princeton Kentucky on June 8 Judge Nunn issued an opinion in the injunction case brought by St Bernard Coal Company and others against Pittsburg Coal Company and others. The suit followed an injunction previously granted in Hopkins County restraining union miners from recruiting non union men and from aiding union members and vice versa.
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Princeton
United Miners of America
Judge Nunn
St. Bernard Coal Company
Pittsburg Coal Company
Hopkins County
D. W. Gatline
Labor Troubles Affect Business
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade notes ongoing unsettled labor in many regions hindering new operations but expects quick decisions in some disputes. Meanwhile trade steadies as reports show winter wheat in satisfactory condition over a large portion of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun’s Weekly Review of Trade
Machinists Vote to Raise Dues in Convention
The International Machinists voted to raise monthly dues from 30 cents to 75 cents, effective immediately. The increase adds about 20,000 dollars monthly to the union’s revenue.
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Machinists
Toronto
Ont
International Machinists’ Convention
Sheriff Holds Off Mob in Carrollton Lynching Showdown
Sheriff Joseph Merrill faced a 300 strong mob in Carrollton Georgia. He killed one attacker and wounded two others before militia forced him and a condemned black man to safety as the crowd delayed an execution. Governor Candler sent troops to escort them to Atlanta.
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Carrollton
Joseph Merrill
Candler
Thomas S. Ward
Williams
George Bennett
Thomas Smith
Atlanta
Barker
Merrill
Mrs McKinley Conscious Says White House Bulletin
Washington reports no truth to rumors of Mrs McKinley unconscious or in a coma. She remains very weak yet conscious and recognizes visitors. Doctors deny sleep drug use and caution that her recovery is uncertain with possible relapse at any time.
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Washington
Detroit Journal Sold to Local Capitalists
The Detroit Journal, edited and owned by William Livingston since 1892, is sold to a group of local capitalists. New owners are BE D Stair president, Henry Stephens vice president, Chas L Palms secretary treasurer, with F C Andrews Dr J B Book and A L Stephens. First issue under new ownership will print Monday, Henry P Hetherington becomes managing editor.
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Detroit Journal
Detroit
Mich
William Livingston
BE. D. Stair
Henry Stephens
Chas. L. Palms
F. C. Andrews
J. B. Book
A. L. Stephens
Package of Money Is Missing
The First National Bank of Rome New York ordered two thousand dollars in one and two dollar bills from the Fourth National Bank of New York. A cash shipment arrived missing its package. an unaddressed brown paper wrapped parcel arrived sealed and empty. The express company is investigating the incident.
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Rome
N. Y
First National Bank
Fourth National Bank of
New York
Express Company
Reverend Wade Sentenced for Counterfeit Nickels
In Indianapolis federal court Rev. William Wade of Valpin Indiana was sentenced to one year in Columbus penitentiary and fined 1000 dollars for passing counterfeit nickels conducted religious meetings while jailed here
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Prescher
Indianapolis
Ind
William Wade
Valpin
Columbus, O
Supreme Court Chief Justice Melville W Fuller in Chicago
Melville W. Fuller, chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, is at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago for a few days. He registered as from Chicago and declined to be interviewed on current topics.
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Melville W. Fuller
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Condition of Kansas Wheat Reported at 82.8
Topeka Kansas June 8 from the state board of agriculture shows wheat in the state at 82.8 percent in condition versus 99.8 percent last month.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kas
State Board of Agriculture
Beaverton Murder Rampage Capped by Brother-in-Law Shot
William Arnell Jr. of Beaverton fatally shot his young daughter Bea and wounded his wife, mother, and sister, while firing at others before brother-in-law Samuel Dopp and Frank Arnell stopped him with a shotgun. Arnell's spree ended when he was shot in the head and captured. The motive was insanity from liquor.
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Beaverton
Mich
William ‘Arnell, Jr
Commercial House
Bea
William Arnell
Mabel
Samuel Dopp
Frank
Samuel Depp
Arnell
Gladwin
Rea
Sam Dopp
Dopp
Kidney Health Claim from Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills
An advertisement asserts Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure all kidney ills and offer free relief. It directs readers to Add Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobbs
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Strike Hits Cincinnati Cooperage Workers for Higher Pay
Two hundred coopers at the Cincinnati Cooperage company walk out demanding a 25 cent daily raise. Whisky barrel production lines remain unaffected by the strike actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Cooperage Company
Norfolk Strike Defies Employers Over Demands
Norfolk Virginia June 8 striking machinists reject all negotiations and refuse to return to work until every demand is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Kidney Cure Brings Relief for Chronic Kidney Trouble
A. O. Blanchard of West Bangor New York reports five years of kidney disease with no relief from several doctors until using two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure from Rushton’s drug store.
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A. O. Blanchard
West Bangor
N. Y
Foley
Rushton
Rivals Fight Duel Over Rose Moore in Jeffersonville
Thomas True and Floyd Nelson, rivals for Rose Moore of Indiana avenue, met at her home and exchanged four shots at midnight. Nelson was shot in the mouth and throat but not considered seriously hurt. both men were arrested as Miss Moore swooned when police arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Thomas True
Floyd Nelson
Rose Moore
Indiana Avenue
Nelson
Miss Moore
Witch Hazel Salve Promises Piles Cure Without Surgery
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claimed to cure piles without surgery and warned against counterfeits. Houseworth Bros. pitched the product as a reliable remedy and emphasized its cost-saving appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Ministers Expulsion and Wedding Tour After Court Bond
At the Second Baptist Church in Bloomington a small vote ousted Rev J E Rodgers and expelled Madison McCoy. Rogers and his bride left for a brief wedding tour after Rogers posted bond to answer Mary McCoy's betrayal charge in court Monday. The congregation found Rogers guiltless and Madison McCoy is Mary McCoy's grandfather.
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Second Baptist Church
Bloomington
J. E. Rodgers
Madison McCoy
Dean's Ointment Promised Cure for Itching Piles
An advertisement asserts universal sufferers can find relief with Dean's Ointment. It claims the product is absolutely safe and sure to cure piles for all ages and social classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea Peddlers Warned
A public notice warns buyers that Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is not sold in bulk by peddlers and costs 35 cents or more. It urges consumers to buy the tea made famous by the Madison Medicine Co. and to ask their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Madison Medicine Co
Madison Medtecine ,Co
Madison, Wis
Terre Haute Grand Jury Adjourns Without Indicting Police Commissioners
A Terre Haute grand jury adjourned without returning indictments against the city's police commissioners. No charges were filed and the panel completed its session after reviewing related testimony and documents.
Islanders Face Platt Amendment Pressure Before Congress
Urgent cables from Cuban colonies warn Havana constitutional leaders to act before Congress meets in December or risk losing independence. Junta members in New York and Washington say adherence to the Teller resolution is fading, and failure to adopt the Platt amendment could bring annexation.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Washington
Havana
Uncle Sam
Cuba
United States
Junta
Havanna
Congress
Foley's Kidney Care Praised By Readers Across States
Allen Halverson of West Prairie Wisconsin says people travel ten miles to buy Foley's Kidney Care. J A Spero of Helmer Indiana calls it the medical wonder of the age at Rushton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Halverson
West Prairie
Wis
Foley
J. A. Spero
Helmer, Ind
Rushton
Unseasonal June Snow Harms Pennsylvania Crops
In Altoona a record cold snap brought four degrees of frost overnight and ice on hills, following a 92 degree high Thursday. Snow fell at Kittaning and hail damaged crops, with frost finishing the destruction in the mountain counties.
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Pennsylvania
Altoona
Kittaning
Energetic Man Restored by Stomach and Liver Tablets
A torpid liver leaves a man dull after meals with headaches and dizziness. A few doses of Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets restore liver function and vitality, improve digestion, and renew health. Price 25 cents. Samples free at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Chicago man kills mother in law then suicides near Ilderton
Robert Fulford of Chicago killed his mother in law Mrs Jennie McCord at the McCord farm near Ilderton Ontario then shot himself after his wife deserted him. The double tragedy occurred June 10 in the London area as police investigated the farm scene.
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London
Ont
Robert Fulford
Chicago
Jennie McCord
McCord
Ilderton
Lightning Burns Mount Barbara College in Salina
During a tense thunderstorm on June 10 the Mount Barbara Military College building in East Salina was struck and burned to the ground. Loss is estimated around $30,000 with only partial insurance coverage.
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Salina
Kan
Mount Barbara Military College
East Salina
Regis Wounded in Duel in Paris Park
The Paris duel between Max Regis, mayor of Algiers, and M. Laberdesque resumed after nineteen rounds. Regis suffered a serious forearm wound with heavy bleeding and the match was stopped. Seconds then became involved in a heated altercation that may spark another duel.
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Regis
Paris
Parc Des Princes
Max Regis
Algiers
M. Laberdesque
M. Regis
Northwestern Arrives at Liverpool After Transatlantic Voyage
Ties Up at Liverpool June 10 Chicago's first trans Atlantic steamship the North western arrived at Liverpool Saturday night at 9 30 and was fast to her dock at 3 o'clock Sunday morning having taken eleven days for the journey from Sydney The vessel attracts much attention with a constant stream of visitors and the American flag on such a vessel being a rarity here.
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Liverpool
Chicago
Northwestern
Sydney
Swiss Threaten Boycott Over Watch Trust Rumor
London dispatch reports Geneva correspondent for the Daily Mail saying Switzerland may launch a general boycott of American goods if the watch trust is formed. The warning highlights tensions affecting imports and industrial relations.
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London
Switzerland
Geneva
The
Daily Mail
Watch Trust
Good Crop Assured in Russia Harvest in South Russia
Odessa correspondent reports plentiful rains in south Russia and a splendid harvest is assured. The Standard notes favorable conditions and predicts strong crop yields.
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Russia
London
South
Odessa
The
Standard
Bad Teeth to Blame for Crime Defense
Milwaukee lawyers for Thomas O Ne il, accused of theft, plan to argue that decayed molars render a man morally irresponsible and cause crime. They cite Dr Fed erspel of Racine County Insane Asylum, whose studies allegedly link defective teeth to criminal acts.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Thomas O'Neil
Federspel
Racine County Insane Asylum
O’neill
Smith to Stay in Cabinet amid Pittsburg visit
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith visited Calvin Wells owner of the Philadelphia Press to address rumors of his cabinet resignation. He stated there was no truth to the reports and that he would remain in President McKinley’s Cabinet until the end of the term.
Infant Death After Child's Fatal Shot Near Pana
In Pana Hl on June 10 the infant daughter of William Dewese was killed by a shotgun blast while the parents were away. A 9-year-old son, left in charge, tried to quiet the crying baby and fired, tearing the body. The incident is described as a deliberate act by the boy.
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Pana
William Dewese
Drownings at Five Finger Rapids Reported
Four men drowned at Five Finger rapids a week ago, according to steamer Amur reports. Bodies remain unrecovered and names are unknown. Gambling has been shut down at Dawson and White Morse.
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Vancouver
B. C
Amur
Five Finger Rapids
Dawson
White Morse
Passenger Train Wreck Near New Hampton Iowa
The through passenger train going north on the Chicago Great Western was wrecked two miles south of New Hampton Iowa. The express car baggage and mail car and tender were thrown into the ditch and splintered.
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New Hampton
Iowa
Chicago Great Western
Here
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claims Quick Foot Relief
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool hot swollen feet and ease tired walking. It promises relief from swelling sweating, ingrowing nails, blisters and bunions, with a trial package offered for 25 cents and sold by druggists and shoe stores.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Tile Works Destroyed by Fire in Findlay
Findlay Ohio June 10 The Dorney Harris Tile works were completely destroyed by fire last night The loss will reach 50000 The plant was beyond the city water mains and the firemen could only watch as the buildings burned with only 7500 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findlay
Dorney & Harris
Divorced From Giles W. Brown in Sioux City Court
Mrs Helen Francis Brown obtained a divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment in Sioux City Iowa on June 10 from Giles W Brown former owner of the Sioux City Milling Company and now manager of the Western Coal company
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Richtowan
Sioux City
Helen Francis Brown
Giles W. Brown
Sioux City Milling Company
Western Careal Company
Foley's Kidney Cure Praised by Decatur Man
William Woodard of Decatur Iowa says he suffered years with kidney disease until four one dollar bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. He recommends the remedy to anyone with kidney trouble.
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William Woodard
Decatur
Foley
Rushton
Connersville Man Arrested After Elopement Attempt
Charles Dunker of Connersville attempted to elope with Bessie Morgan, 16. He drove to Richmond but abandoned the plan and returned home. Morgan’s father intercepted the couple, brought his daughter back, and she promised not to repeat the attempt.
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Charles Dunker
Connersville
Bessie Morgan
Richmond
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Balks
Mrs. M’kinley
Peice
Sao Frning
Daily Market Report
Chicago Board of Trade
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Ce Action
Williams Mfg CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Houseworth Brea
Yanail
Davol
P. O
San Francisco
Cal
Rushton’s
Alonzo O. Bliss CO
Jeklondike
Arkansas
G. L. Nichols
Hitt
Marion County
A. S. Johnson
M. D
Battle Creek
Eals Jungs
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