Pushed from the Flying Train in a Fatal Struggle
William Burke of St Louis and an unknown man fought to the death on a Chicago and Alton train moving at forty miles per hour. After the train passed East St Louis the stranger drew a revolver and demanded Burke’s money. Burke refused and was shot in the side, then pushed from the top of the coach. he survived with severe injuries and is expected to recover.
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St. Louis
Chicago & Alton
William Burke
Chicago
East St. Louis
Burke
Fight Against Child Labor Gains Momentum in Missouri
The National Tobacco Workers' Union of America with St Louis divisions and local cigarmakers unions plans to strip the tobacco union label from factories employing anyone under 16. Notices will warn tobacco factories nationwide to comply by May 1, hoping to reduce child labor in Missouri cigar factories where 4,600 to 7,000 more men would work if not for child employment.
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St. Louis
Miv
National Tobacco Workers’ Union of America
Missouri
Secrets of Chinese porcelain reach Western Canada
The New York Herald notes porcelain trade myths and a Chinese junk lost near Vancouver Island with willow pattern plates found by Hudson's Bay Company officers. Some remnants linger at fur trading posts, illustrating centuries of European fascination and global reach.
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Europe
Canada
Pacific
America
Vancouver Island
Hudson Bay Company
N. Y
Compound of Seven Cures Heals Salt Rheum and Scald Head
Windsor Ontario January 10 1900 letter from T Brown testifies that eight bottles of the Compound of Seven Cures cleared a severe salt rheum and six bottles cured a ten year old’s scald head with renewed hair growth. Dr. C D Warner featured.
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Windsor, Ont
Windsor Ave
C. D. Warner
Muriel and Zoe Quote on Church Proposal Incident
In The Smart Set dialogue, Muriel reveals her brother proposed during last Sunday's church service. Zoe responds that she does not mind his habit of talking in his sleep.
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Muriel
Zoe
Foley's Honey and Tar Stop A Cold Claim
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar stops a cold after exposure or early symptoms. Urges taking a dose when cold is coming on and warns to take nothing else. Stated by Houseworth Bros.
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Foley
Houseworth Bros
Leap for a Bride Wins Texas Woman's Heart
In western Texas a rancher named Fred A Darmon jumped 328 feet from a Pecos river bridge to win Lena Rivers, who accepted but doubted his sanity. Rescued after a headfirst dive, Darmon earned the right to marry Lena, who fears his boldness but agrees to wed.
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Texas
Lochinvar
Chicago Tribune
Southern Pacific Railway
Pecos River
Pecos
Lena Rivers
Rio Grande Valley
Lena
Fred A. Darmon
High Bridge
Darmon
Carmon
Fred
Help for Women Who Are Always Tired
An appeal to women with fatigue and bearing down pains cites Mrs. Ella Rice of Chelsea Wisconsin and claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her womb inflammation. The advertisement praises Pinkham and offers personal advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Ella Rice
Chelsea
Wis
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mrs. Rice
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Lynn, Mass
Boundary marker found near Mount Baker in disputed district
Surveyors report a newly discovered boundary stone in the Mount Baker area near Chilawakhack within a wide swath through timber. If line is south of current maps, Washington officials will be asked to conduct a formal survey. Also includes notes on prior markers and a testimonial about Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from Charles Curry praising its health benefits.
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Washington
Geez Ceesabel
Negoa, Til
Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Dr. Caldwell
Charles Curry
Thomas Drug Store
Morey Drops Blindness Cure Bid After Failure
The New York magnate Charles Grood Rouss, age unspecified, withdraws his offer of 1,090,000 dollars for a cure for blindness. He is sightless and ill and declines further tests, saying all experiments failed, and submits to a higher power. He also dismisses his substitute James J. Martin.
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Morey
New York
Charles Groodway Rouss
James J. Martin
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Va. Physician
Dr. W. H. Lewis of Lawrenceville states Kodol Dyspepsia Cure helps severe indigestion and permits eating all needed food. It digests what you eat, provides instant relief and a permanent cure, used by hundreds of physicians. Houseworth Bros.
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W. H. Lewis
Lawrenceville
Houseworth Bras
Republicans Nominate Mulatto Lawyer for Sixth District
Columbia Oct 8 Republicans of the Sixth Congressional district nominate R. A. Stewart a young mulatto lawyer to oppose Lieut Gov R B Scarborough in the congressional race Sunrise of party politics in the capital spotlights a racial issue in the nomination and battle lines are drawn.
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Congress
Columbia
D. C
Sixth Congressional District
R. A. Stewart
R. B. Scarborough
Bright's Disease Causes and Kidney Cure Claim
High living intemperance exposure and many factors bring on Bright's Disease. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised to prevent Bright's Disease and all kidney or bladder disorders if taken in time.
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Bright
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Captured Robbers and Harvester Representative Visit
A Deering Harvester representative toured the area collecting debts in the city. He hired William Meader's livery team and drove two of Meader's best horses, Bally the driving horse died after overheating and drink break near Pancost flour mill on Beardsley avenue. Casper Lipshitz received the horse remains.
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Deering Harvester Company
William Meader
Pancost
Beardsley Avenue
Aimals
Bally
Meader
Casper Lipshitz
Post Office Robbers Captured
Two burglars who broke into the St. Joseph post office in August and stole 2500 dollars have been captured. They are the same men who robbed the Nashville post office Monday night of 125 dollars and were later captured at Battle Creek. Evidence is said to be very strong.
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St. Joseph
Nashville
Battle Creek
County Superintendents Meet in Marion October 10 11
The Wines northern Indiana county superintendents plan a semi annual gathering in Marion October 10 and 11 hosted by Normal college president Bencher. Sessions will be in the college chapel. Governor Roosevelt and Senator Beveridge will attend the events with Beveridge scheduled to speak in the morning on October 11 after Roosevelt.
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Wines
Indiana
Bencher
The
Normal College
Marion
Roosevelt
Senator Beveridge
Beveridge
State board of health to issue large smallpox circular
The state board of health completed an address to warn residents about likely smallpox outbreaks this winter. It will be the largest circular yet issued, including illustrations of smallpox patients and detailed vaccination, disinfection, and diagnosis guidance, plus the board rules on smallpox containment.
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State Board of Health
Real Estate Transfers In Elkhart And Wilkhart
John W. Fieldhouse and wife transfer a lot in Wilkhart to Iii W W Lee and wife for 1200 dollars. Harriet Hicss and husband transfer a lot in Elkhart to Carrie B Clark for 2400 dollars.
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John W. Fieldhouse
III W W. Lee
Wlkhart
Harriet Hicss
Carrie B. Clark
Elkhart
Recovered Stolen Goods Search by Goshen Official
Orlando Bandelier from Goshen arrived with a search warrant issued by Justice Young. He worked with Constable Dwight to raid Jennie Wilson's room and trunk for silk and clothes alleged stolen from Ida Cripe. Bandelier had prior visits to a bawdy house landlady where a girl possessed jewelry claimed by him.
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Orlando Bandelier
Goshen
Justice Young
Dwight
Jennie Wilson
Ida Cripe
Bandelier
Cripe
Blacksmith Injured After Severe Beating by Partner
A blacksmith suffered serious injuries after a brutal assault by his partner. He endured intense pain with extensive tongue biting and significant nosebleeds from a broken nose.
Five True Bills Indict Five Felonies by Grand Jury
A grand jury returned five indictments in a court session yesterday afternoon all felonies. Rumor says most defendants are under arrest. The note adds a sidenote about a theft where Watters is said to have stolen Howard Hopkins money of 400 dollars.
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Young Watters
Howard Hopkins
Missing bay trotting mare from Ingham County barn
Under Sheriff J. V. Chilson appeals to Brethren of the Badge for help locating a bay trotting mare stolen October 2. The eight year old, 950 to 1000 pound horse has distinctive marks including a white hind foot, scars from harness chafing, and a ten inch scar near the mane. Rewards totaling 30 dollars offered for mare and thief. Sheriff Porter adds 15 dollars for the thief. Local police suspect Nashville safe robbers may be involved.
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Braden
Nashville
J. V. Chilson
Luansing
Ingham Co
Iorse
Porter
Mgr. Thiet
Pink Eye Outbreak Hits Local Farm Herd
Farmer Joan Barker north of town reports a horse died from pink eye and several others show the disease. He compares it to a city diphtheria epidemic, noting it spreads despite strict precautions.
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Farmer
Joan Barker
Indiana Fish Law Continues Closed Season Until July 1901
The right to take fish from Indiana streams expired Sunday and the closed season remains in force through July 1 1901. Many fishermen oppose the law and will push for repeal next winter.
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Indiana
Greiner Sues for Divorce After Marital Shutdown
Adam Greiner sues Loretta Greiner for divorce alleging marriage on November 30 1870 and abandonment on September 20 1897. The decree was granted yesterday afternoon. Attorney J S Dodge represents the plaintiff. Greiner formerly served as county commissioner.
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Greiner
Adam Greiner
Loretta Greiner
J. S. Dodge
Harriet A White Granted Legal Separation and Custody
Harriet A White receives legal separation from Joan W White, custody of their 19 year old son, and $300 alimony. Chamberlain and Turner served as attorneys.
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Harriet A. White
Joan W. White
Chamberlain & Turner
Wrights divorce granted with out-of-court settlement
Margaret L. Wright was granted a divorce from Ernest R. Wright. Property interests were settled out of court. James L. Harman represented the plaintiff.
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Margaret L. Wright
Ernest R. Wright
James L. Harman
Page Family Letter Describes Return Voyage Home
A letter to T Page from Dr Page reports his wife and he near home after travel in India. They endured illness at sea after leaving on board the F three days out from the day before reach and show improvement since recent labors. They expect arrival by the first of November.
Incomplete Phrase Refers to Blood and System
Fragmentary note mentions heart blood burdock and purity, with possible reference to a political or social system. Lacks clear people places organizations dates or events to identify.
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Burdock
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Ralt
DUO
Rew
Agustus Ruggles
Greater New York Medical Association
Diamond Drug CO
W. Bway
N.Y
Strong
Jold Ey
W. B. Vanderlip
S. Main
All Druggista
Jajor Cement CO
New York City
Fred Darmon
ELLA
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Grand Jury
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