May Fight at Vaal River in Transvaal War Update
London reports Boers retreating from Kroonstad to the Vaal river intrenching for a possible clash with Lord Roberts. Reinforcements from Natal and a force of about ten thousand men pursued them, with Boer morale eroding as prisoners are taken and some deported for aiding the British.
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London
Iroonstad
Vaal
Lord Roberts
Kroonstad
Natal
Bochsrand
Kkroonstad
Ftd
Do Mifles
Paul
Brad Tor Uitua
Stevin
Lindley
Free State
Bree
Steyn
Nkroonstad
Ixandahar
Beware of a Cough A timeless health advice note
A short health blurb explains that a persistent cough signals serious diseases like consumption and bronchitis and urges early treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as proven effective or free if not beneficial, and lists A. Q. Rowe as the local druggist selling it.
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A. Q., Rowe
Body found in raft near Clinton Iowa after drowning suspected
The body of a man was found among raft gear at Clinton Iowa this afternoon. The raft came from Stillwater Minnesota about two weeks ago. Authorities believe the man drowned there. A photograph, a silver watch, and some money were found in his pockets but no identifying items.
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Clinton
Iowa
Stillwater
Minn
Wanted district office managers for state representation
A request from L. A. Park in Chicago seeks several persons to serve as district office managers in their counties. The ad offers $600 yearly paid weekly, describes the position as desirable with unusual opportunities, requests references, and asks for a self addressed stamped envelope.
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L. A. Park
Caxton Building
Chicago
Cholera Devastates Famine Camps Across India
The Bombay correspondent reports the cholera outbreak in famine camps with 400 deaths in three days at Mandiree. Bodily remains lie uncollected as residents flee, unable to return. Broach and Godra camps report similar conditions.
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London
Bombay
The
Times
Mandiree
Godra
Broach
Hope College Student Killed by Lightning in Hamilton
Henry D._srink 25 of Hamilton, Michigan, a Hope College senior, was struck and killed by lightning while preparing for breakfast in Holland. A broken collar button and burnt shirt band mark the strike location.
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Holland, Mich
Henry D. Srink
Hamilton
Mich
Hope College
Tramps attempt rail office hold up near Alexandria
Six alleged tramps raided the telegraph office at Alexandria Fredericksburg crossing demanding to flag a southbound Youngstown train. Telegraph operator James Cox resisted with a revolver and razor, holding the assailants at bay until four fled. two remained under guard as Cox signaled the railroad office.
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The
Southern Railway
Alexandria and
Fredericksburg
Alexandria
Washington Post
James Cox
Yender& Ohio
Cox
Railroad Ofice
Httie
Sein Bose
Wwe
Hotbox
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Lung Strength
An old ad text touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for stubborn coughs and heavy colds. It claims the product strengthens the lungs and improves soundness, presented in a promotional, period-voice style.
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Foley
Houseworth
Balloon tragedy at Lowery circus with three boys in peril
At Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 14 an aeronaut David McDade prepared a trapeze act from a balloon. The rope lines were cut, leaving three boys entangled. Two fell unharmed, Wallace Cartwright aged 19 clung on as the airship rose to about 1000 feet, then descended safely after McDade urged him to hold on.
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Pottsville
Lowery Circus
David McDade
McDade
Wallace Cartwright
Cartwright
Cart- Wright
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Leptin Guarantee Claim
An advertisement from Thomas Drug Stores promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Leptin, claiming it cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble with a guarantee.
Storm Claims Three Lives as Wind Strikes St Paul
A violent wind and hail storm hit northwest St Paul at eight Sunday night from a hot day. Patrick Sexton a cigar dealer driving with his children in Dale street died when a flying timber tipped the carriage. Two children injured and two escaped. Fanny Mullen a domestic died at St Luke's church service when a chimney fell through the roof. John M Lang killed on Stillwater road. Interurban streetcar line halted.
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St. Paul
Minn
Patrick Sexton
Dale Street
Sexton
Fanny Mullen
St. Luke’s Catholic Church
John M. Lang
Stillwater Road
Cuba Sugar Crop Estimated at 256000 Tons in Havana
Havana reports the current sugar crop is estimated at 256000 tons, about 80000 tons less than last year. Early forecasts had predicted a possible 600000 ton crop as the grinding season began.
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Cuba
Havana
Kidney Cure Restores Atwater Worker After Illness
Chas Replogle of Atwater Ohio could not work due to kidney trouble. After four days on Foley's Kidney Cure he recovered fully. Houseworth Bros.
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Chas. Replogle
Atwater
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Church election debate marks Chicago conference sessions
At the Methodist Episcopal conference in Chicago Bishop Fitzgerald presided as committees tackle episcopacy and church boundaries. Younger ministers seek only two bishops for the home board while talks on African descent bishops and women’s eligibility loom.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Fitzgerald
Epworth League
General Conference
America
Committee On Eniscopacy
Wesley Methodist Church
North Halsted Street
I. W. Joyce
Minneapolis
Asia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Women
Constipation cure touted by Bailey’s Laxative Tablets
An advertisement promotes Bailey’s Laxative Tablets as a remedy for constipation and related ailments. It claims improved complexion and energy with nightly use. The label shows packaging details and manufacturer Lakeside Medicine Co of Chicago, with distribution via Ruashton’s drug store in Eighart, Indiana.
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Bailey
W. J. Bailey
Lakeside Medicine Co
Chicago
Ruashton
Eighart
Ind
Nappanee Tax Receipt and Local Notices
The Nappanee bank sent $13,412.44 as the first installment of taxes to County Treasurer Wood who will settle with the State by June 15. David Fetters, 17, has been missing from Mishawaka about two weeks with fears of foul play. Houseworth Bros advertise DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a liver and bowel cleanser.
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Nappanee
Wood
David Fetters
Mishanka
DeWitt
Houseworth Broe
Reed Appointed Administrator of Taucher Estate
Fred A. Reed named administrator of the estate of Alba M. Taucher, deceased. He has filed bond of $15,000 and is the son in law of the decedent.
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Fred A. Reed
Alba M. Taucher
Nerve and Blood Pills Offer Relief for Old Age Decline
A historic advertisement promotes Dr. A W Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills as a permanent remedy for aging nerves and weak blood. It quotes Levi Bromley of Norway New York praising renewed vigor after months of use and asserts the product creates new nerve cells and blood corpuscles.
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A. W. Chase
Levi Bromley
Norway
N. Y
Dr. A
Farber Copenhaver Sues Myers Over Partition Title
Mary Farber Copenhaver files suit against Fianna Myers to partition property and quiet title. The action is described as a family dispute fueled by greed seeking profit for lawyers, with lingering bitterness among the parties. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin offered for relief of constipation indigestion and stomach issues. Sold by Thomas drug store.
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Mary Farber Copenhaver
Fianna Myers
Uninsured Horses Run Wild After buggy Collapses
John H. Doering drove to the countryside to deliver a bicycle when a tile wagon child spooked his team. A back band slipped, the buggy tipped, leaving Doering with a dislocated shoulder and other bruises. The bicycle was destroyed. the horses escaped uninjured. A separate farm report notes a lightning strike tore off a barn roof near LaPorte without fire.
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John H. Doering
Wakarusa Tribune
Doering
LaPorte
Notice of liquor license hearing in Elkhart County
Citizens of Elkhart City and Concord Township alerted that John 720e seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart. Hearing to review the application will be held at the Elkhart County Courthouse in Goshen on the first Monday in June.
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Elkhart
Concord Township
Elkhart County
Indiana
John H. Weller
Board of Commissioners
Goshen
Giana
Kimball and
Chapman
Conocord Township
John 720E
Elkrart County
Ind
Rehi
Ummiuer
Giilun
Quarty
Fiklart
Giia i
Khart
Tasdinnu
Elidwrt
Nower
Concord
Ekhart County
Charles M. Bowman
Padland
Board of County Commissioners
Hillkhart County
West Jacks
Jackson Street
Jackson
W. Jackson Street
City of
Third
Louis Ginsburg
Main Street
Pigeon Streets
Fikhart City
Main
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