Explosion Silent Mystery Shakes Marietta Machine Shops
A blast at Pattin Bros. & Co. machine shops in Marietta Ohio leveled the Pattin shop and started a blaze that destroyed the Marietta Transfer and Storage building. D P Pattin was killed, fire chief Alderman risked his life to recover the body. Loss estimates exceed 20066 dollars with 12000 dollars insured.
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Ence
Marietta
Ohi
Ohio
Spattin Bros. & Co
Marietta Transfer Arid Storage Company
D. P. Pattin
A.agmei
Greex
D. Alderman
Cape Colony in Revolt Reported by Schalk Burger
A Daily Mail dispatch from Brussels quotes Mr. Schalk-Burger saying most of Cape Colony is in open rebellion. The Boers have armed 1,540,000 Afrikaners in the last three months according to the report.
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Valanders
London
Kruger
Schalk- Burger
Cape Colony
Daily Mail
Brus‘sais
Canadians Surprise Boers At Pretoria Skirmish
A force of Canadians scouts surprised a Boer laager near Balmoral. The Boers fled after a short fight. The Canadians reported two killed including an officer, and two men wounded.
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Pretoria
Balmoral
Boer Recruits Sought in Chicago Address
Former Boer army officer Jan Krige spoke in Chicago to mobilize recruits for South African War service. Reports say Krige’s remarks were guarded and McCoy notes mention the Boer hope to enlist several men in the city for combat against Britain.
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Chicago
Jan Krige
Krige
McCoy
Insane 8-Year-Old Threatens President at Mount Vernon
An eight year old man, said to be insane, was arrested in Mount Vernon New York after shouting that God commanded him to be sworn in as President and to kill President Roosevelt. Officers overpowered him as he ranting in the streets. identity remains unclear while police detain him at the station.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
United States
Roosevelt
Hes
Allen's Feet-Ease Glove Powder Endorsed by Doctor
A letter from a reader extols Allen's Feet-Hase used in gloves to absorb perspiration and preserve leather. Dr W C Abbott, editor of the Chicago Clinic, calls it a grand preparation. Sold by druggists and shoe stores at 25 cents with free sample. Address Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
W. C. Abbott
Chicago Clinic
LeRoy, N. Y
Hotel Fire Suppresses in Four-Story Houston Structure
A Houston blaze at 2 30 a m gutted the Hutchins house rear causing rapid spread through upper stories of the four story hotel covering over half a block. Guests were awakened by fire alarm. One fatality is reported so far with no further injuries confirmed.
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Houston
Tex
Hutchins
Acnight
President appoints consuls and naval officers
The President has made appointments including George Sawter of New York as United States Consul at Antigua West Indies Navy officers named Joseph G Haton Harry Knox George W Jamentz Nathan Sargent John B Milton Charles C Marsh to rank of commander lieutenant commander and others in the navy.
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Washington
George Sawter
New York
United States
Antigua
West
Windies
Navy
Joseph G.’Haton
Harry Knox
George W. Jamentz
Nathan Sargent
Erpommander
John B. Milton
Zeanander
Charles C. Marsh
Odd Household Maxims From A Bygone Note Sheet
A string of quirky cautions and home hacks appear in a rustic advice fragment. It offers practical tips and tongue in cheek hazards from cleaning ink to preserving foods and safe fire use, reflecting daily life thoughts from an earlier era.
Brother Reunited After Thirty Years Separation
Henry Hansard from Newcastle was split from his brothers and presumed lost. Mrs. John Holland met a Dayton man who resembled Hansard, triggering an investigation that revealed the missing brother had been found years later.
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Newcastle
Henry Hansard
John Holland
Dayton
Hansard
Respected Citizen Travels for Treatment
A well regarded local man seeks medical care in the city for stomach troubles. He notes the railroad fare could have bought months of Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. The ad promotes 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles sold by Thomas' and Rushton's drug stores.
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Dr. Caldwell
Thomas
Rushton
Monon Railroad Opens Sinkhole Route North of Cedar Lake
Rennsselear The Monon Railway completes work on the Cedar lake sinkhole after three months of effort. Crews laid 6000 carloads of gravel 125 carloads of stone and 250 carloads of old ties to stabilize a 3850 foot long gap.
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Rennsselear
Monon Railroad Company
Cedar Lake
Just One Bottle
Scammon Kansas November 19 1900 letters praise Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation. Editorial note from Philis Keener of the Scamon Miner mentions continued business with Pepsin Medicine Co and endorsements of Monticello Illinois firm. Sold by Thomas and Rushton drug stores.
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Scammon
Kans
Pepsin Medicine Co
Monticello
Ill
Dr. Caldwell
Philis
Keener
Scammon Miner
Thomas’ and
Rushton’s Drug Stores
Local farmer displays high grade iron ore in Stinesville
Stinesville resident James Smith showcases ore from his farm about one mile west of town. He reports the sample is about eighty percent pure and believes a large vein may lie nearby.
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Stinesville
James Smith
Cure Eczema by Blood Balm This Readily Feeds Skin
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and itching conditions. It claims internal use purifies blood, heals sores and rashes, and stops itching, with a free trial offer and prepaid medicine. C D Rushton is listed as the local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B.B
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
C. D. Rushton
Mayor Berghoff Seeks Admission to Superior Court Bar
Fort Wayne mayor Berghoff, after a $1,000 salary cut, asks admission to the Superior Court bar to resume practice and recoup the loss.
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Ft. Wayne
Berghoff
Superior Court
Creed Lowe wed at bride’s home in Bradford Pa
Liberty Mississippi Bessie Creed daughter of Mr and Mrs S W Creed and the Rev Titus Lowe of Bradford Pennsylvania were married at the bride’s home.
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Liberty
Bessie Creed
S. W. Creed
Titus Lowe
Bradford
Child cured of eczema by De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve
Forestdale Virginia resident C. M. Phelps reports his child was completely cured of a bad eczema using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Warning to beware of counterfeit products and noting it instantly relieves piles. Houseworth Bros.
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C. M. Phelps
Forestdale
de- Witt
Houseworth Bros
Richmond-Miss Emma wedding at Mrs Swain home
Luther of Chicago and Harry D. Prescott of Richmond wed at the home of Mrs. E Swain in this city.
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Richmond
Emma
Luther
Chicago
Harry D. Prescott
E. Swain
Reform School selects Foley's Honey and Tar as medicine
A report from Supt J C Gluck of the Pruntytown West Virginia Reform School dated Oct 18 1900 states after trying advertised cough medicines they chose Foley's Honey and Tar exclusively as the most effective and harmless option Rushton s drug store referenced.
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J. C. Gluck
Reform School
Pruntytown
Foley's
West
Virginia Reform School
Rushton’s
Popular monarchs drew wild public acclaim in London and beyond
The passage notes widespread enthusiastic receptions for a king across London and Brighton and reports crowds cheering in Dublin in 1821 and Edinburgh in 1822. It praises the monarch as immensely popular, citing Vanity Fair’s account of a state visit and Thackeray's depiction of vast audiences outside theaters.
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London
Brighton
Dublin
Edinburgh
Vanity Fair
George
Thackeray
William IV
Salt Rheum Healed by Banner Salve in Parsallville
Mrs. T Briddleman of Parsallville Michigan was troubled with salt rheum for thirteen years and after two applications of Banner Salve her hands improved and she was soon cured. Rush ton’s drug store promotes the product. Louise Jacquith in Michigan City claims innocence in the murder of Officer Cooper and hints at James Braddie as the real confessor in a letter to Governor Durbin.
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T. Briddleman
Parsallville
Mich
Rushton’s Drug Store
Michigan City
Louise Jacquith
Officer Cooper
South Bend
James Braddie
Durbin
Mystic Cure promises rheumatism relief in a day
A patent remedy offers a so called mystic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming to eradicate the disease in 1 to several days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the symptoms after the first dose and cites prices of 75 cents and $1.00. Sold by H. Leonard Houseworth Bros. and other druggists in the opera house block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Leonard
Houseworth, Bros
Opera House Block
Noblesville Couples Acknowledge Upcoming Marriages
Invitations announce the marriage of George Hill of Westfield to Blanche White of Zionville on October 26 and the engagement of Nellie Baker to Fred Baker, both prominent locals. The wedding is planned for next month.
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Noblesville
George Hill
Westfield
Blanche White
Zionville
Nellie Baker
Fred Baker
Foley's Honey and Tar for colds from Rushton's Drug Store
After exposure or onset of symptoms, take Foley's Honey and Tar to stop a cold when started early. Rushton's Drug Store advertises this remedy.
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Foley
Rushton’s Drug Store
Edna Hall Weds Carl Train in Lebanon Ceremony
Pianist Edna C. Hall of the Chicago Philharmonic quartet and Carl C. Train of the Illinois Central passenger department were married at the bride’s home. Guests attended from Indianapolis and Lafayette.
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Lebanon
Edna C. Hall
Philharmonic Quartet of
Chicago
Carl C. Train
Illinois Central
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Kidney Health Claim and Missing Person Case
An ad-like note touts a kidney cure called Sparazus Pills by Erling Remedy Co with locations Chicago or New York. Separately, Mrs. Wash Drury, age sixty, is missing after her husband began digging in the yard. she warned she would become a widow if he persisted and is not found.
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Samy Mcfrae
Erling Remedy Co
Chicago
N.Y
Washington
Wash Drury
Local druggist praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
In Ontario New York Mr C R Grandin tells of a winter visit when a customer asked for a cough medicine not in stock. He recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy with a money back guarantee after trial. A day or two later the woman returned with a friend and urged her to buy it. Available at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
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C. R. Grandin
Ontario
N. Y
Houseworth Bros
Starr Arrested Over Daughter’s Alleged Assault Claim
Martinsville reports arrest of Charles W. Starr after an affidavit by his 18 year old daughter Maude accusing him of criminal assault. She describes a pitiful tale of cruelty as the case unfolds. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is advertised as a remedy for sick headache. Sold by Thomas'.
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Martinsville
Charles W. Starr
Maude
Arcadia Progress on Electric Railroad Between Peru and Indy
The electric railroad being constructed between Peru and Indianapolis is advancing rapidly with a large workforce at work this week. Construction pace and scale indicate significant progress toward completion.
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Arcadia
Peru
Indianapolis
Wesson Gholsonville Drugstore Ad Praises Cough Cure
W T Wesson of Gholsonville Wa advertises Your One Minute Cough Cure claiming perfect satisfaction for coughs colds and throat troubles. The message quotes satisfied customers and promotes the remedy as the best.
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W.T. Wesson
Gholsonville
Bros. Oe
Cattle Theft Told Of Two Indianapolis Boys
Two youths Charles Sprague and Mandel Ward aged 15 and 15 are accused of driving a herd of fourteen cattle from Widow Hedkgan of Roselawn to Chicago fifty miles away to fund a westward move. They allegedly left Tuesday night, stole the herd after their mother mortgaged it, and rode the cattle into Chicago where a brindle steer sparked the stampede forcing police from three stations to arrest them.
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Charles Sprague
Mandel “Ward
J. E. Hedkgan
Roselawn
Ind
Chicago
Indiana Village
Heckson
James B. Nelson
Normal Avenue
Nelson
Missing Bank Messenger Surrenders in New York
George Armitage, missing messenger for the Bank of New Amsterdam, surrendered at the tenderloin police station. He refused to discuss missing funds totaling about 5900 dollars, noting plans to consult a lawyer. He carried 31.40 and left unsettled bank accounts with a 5000 dollar fidelity bond.
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New York
Armitage
Bank of New Amsterdam
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Claims Remarkable Relief for Consump tives
An advertisement asserts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup gives substantial comfort and relief to consumptives and promises cures. It urges readers not to despair, claiming a cure is possible with this remedy.
Two Men Fatally Shot at Marion Country Dance
At a home near Uplards Har ly Marshall and Lee Larkins were shot by Arzie Deeren during a country dance. Larkins, an bystander, was wounded as the bullet passed through Marshall. Both Marshall and Larkins are expected to die. Deeren is in jail here.
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Marion
Ind
Harley Marshall
Uplards
Arzie Deeren
Lee Larkins
Larkins
Marshall
Deeren
Horsewhipped as Wife Beater in Leadville Region
Townsfolk of Ibex near Leadville captured Richard Gorman an longtime resident who battered his wife biweekly. He was tied to a trestle and given fifty lashes with a cowhide and warned another offense would incur 100 lashes.
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Leadville
Colo
Ibex
Richard Gorman
Jell-O Introduces New Dessert With Four Flavors
Jell-O debuts as a family pleasing dessert offered in Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors at grocers priced at 10 cents. Consumers are urged to try it today.
Ito Reaches National Capital
Marquis Ito the Japanese statesman visiting the United States arrives in Washington. He is greeted by the Japanese minister Takahira and legation staff, escorted to the Arlington Hotel, and dines with the legation. He will visit the State Department and confer with President Roosevelt, then proceed to New York and Yale University for an honorary LL D degree.
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Ito
Washington, D. C
Marquis Ito
United States
Washington
Takahira
Legation
Arlington Hotel
Marquis
State Department
Roosevelt
New York
New Haven
Yale University
Milwaukee Park Commissioner Christian Wahl Dies in Streetcar
Christian Wahl, a prominent Milwaukee citizen and longtime park commissioner, dropped dead in a streetcar on his way home. Wahl, wealthy and respected, resided in Milwaukee and dedicated years to public service.
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Christian’ ‘Wahl
Milwaukee
Wis
Christian Wahl
Park
Wahl
Anaes
Rat Catcher by Appointment to Royalty in London Basement
In a basement near Euston, John Black runs a rat catching period business with cages under tables and beds. He advertises as Rat-Catcher by Appointment to Royalty and keeps dogs and ferrets as well. His belt bearing Queen Victoria’s monogram and a painting of the original Black are among his treasured items.
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Euston Station
London
John Black
John Newton
Worthy
Black
Queen Victoria
Regent’s Park
Rat catching by aristocrat amuses theatres and gentry patrons
A eccentric aristocrat known as Black nets rats at night using a long butterfly net on a stick, selling brown rats for 25 cents and black rats for one to two dollars per dozen. He works for terrier owners and other dogs, sometimes aided by young gentlemen seeking thrills, and claims immunity to rat bites with a herbal remedy. He is under contract with leading theaters.
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Hertfordshire
Dorsetshire
Black
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