Federal National bank closes as deposits feared
Pittsburg Oct. 22 The Federal National bank halted business with a notice stating closure by the comptroller of the currency. President Langfitt said losses would not affect capital or surplus, deposits exceeded 4 million two weeks ago, and undivided profits of 160000 would cover any claim against Eastern Tube, keeping capital and surplus intact.
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Pittsburg
Federal National Bank
John B. Cunningham
Pittsburg Stock Exchange
J. A. Langfitt
United States Depository
United States
Pittsburg Exchange
Joseph A. Langfitt
George W. Esisenbes
Eastern Tube Company
Roadside advertising ban spreads in northern Illinois
Sycamore Illinois October 22 road commissioners in rural districts near Chicago adopt a reform to prosecute anyone posting flaring bills on bridges and culverts. The measure aims to curb signs and improve highways the region says has benefited the roads of northern Illinois central to the reform effort.
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Sycamore
Ill
Chicago
Illinois
Poisoned cabbages blamed for Georgia deaths
In Gainesville Georgia on October 22 reports say scores died mysteriously across five counties. The state chemist ties the fatalities to eating poisoned cabbages carrying a venomous worm that inhabits the plants and contaminates their juices.
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Gainesville
Georgia
See seeks sweetheart in death at grave
Indiana man George R. Moore is found unconscious across the grave of Lizzie Lehr in Cottage Hill cemetery Brazil Indiana. Doctors say there is little hope of recovery and Moore apparently took poison to end his life at the grave of his childhood sweetheart. Lehr had died about eight months earlier after a sudden illness and Moore had long visited her grave. New Townsite opening sale in Bremer County Iowa set for November 10 with special train service from Dubuque Marshalltown Fort Dodge and McIntire.
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Brazil
Ind
George R. Moore
Lizzie Lehr
Cottage Hill Cemetery
Miss Lehr
Moore
Bremer County
Dubukwe
Marshalltown
Fort Dodge
McIntire
Iowa
E. B. Magill
Mgr
Dept
Chicago Great ‘Western Railway
Prison for Detective in Luse Murder Case
Fred M. Hans, formerly a railroad detective, was found guilty of the murder of David Luse on April 9, 1901, and was sentenced to life imprisonment in Ainsworth Nebraska on October 26.
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Ainsworth
Neb
Fred M. Hans
David Luse
Rates to Montana and Northwest Cities by Great Western
Through travel rates list from Great Western railway with fares to Billings Livingston Helena Butte Spokane Portland Seattle Tacoma Vancouver Victoria and other points. Tickets available daily through November 20 with superior service and high quality equipment. Inquiries directed to J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
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Great Western Railway
Billings
Mont
Livingston
Hindsdale
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Wash
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Tacoma
Vancouver
Victoria
B. C
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Trade Council seeks funds to challenge Alabama anti boycott law
The Trades Council special committee in Birmingham appeals to about 50 000 union workers in Alabama to contribute 10 cents each to a fund to attack the anti boycott law.
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Birmingham
Ala
Trades Council
Alabama
Grocery Ad Promotes Russ Bleaching Blue At Ten Cents
A compact grocery advertisement touts Russ Bleaching Blue with all good grocers selling at 10c. The notice emphasizes value and availability across retailers.
County Treasurer Drake Sets Payment Deadline
May be paid at the Elkhart County Abstract Office until Nov. 2, 1903. 3rd-21d BE. B. Drake, County Treasurer.
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Elkhart County
BE. B. Drake
Murder at Danville saloon ties to anarchist activity
Patrick Buckley a Civil War veteran dies after being beaten in a Westville saloon attack attributed to Frank Lehmann an anarchist. Buckley died at the soldiers home hospital after initial recovery. Lehmann charged with assault and murder with grand jury to indict.
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Danville
Ill
Patrick Buckley
Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Buckley
John Ryan
Lehmann
Westville
Dan Patch Reigns with Record 1 56 for Pacers
Memphis reports Dan Patch becomes king of harness horses by lowering his own 1:59 mark and defeating Prince Alert to 1:56 percent. Driver Scott Hudson guides a pacemaker in ideal track conditions as the field rockets through split times ending with a 1:56 final mile.
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Memphis
Tenn
Dan Patch
Prince Alert
M. EB. McHenry
Scott Hudson
Hudson
Four Railroads Headed to Harrisburg
Harrisburg Illinois October 23 Four railroads are headed this way Seth F Crews of Chicago president of the Harrisburg Southern railroad has arrived and says building will start at once A committee is to secure right of way in Saline county The Coal Belt Railway company has raised the $10 000 needed and will go to Marion to close the deal
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Harrisburg
Seth F. Crews
Chicago
Harrisburg & Southern Railroad
Russ Bleaching Blue Clears The Aisle Premium Choice
A grocer touts Russ Bleaching Blue as the work of a trusted brand. The ad highlights quality at ten cents and argues against cheap imitations.
Bridge and Building Superintendents to Meet in Chicago
Indianapolis ind Oct 24. The annual convention of the International Association of Superintendents of Bridges and Buildings will meet next year in Chicago.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Ind
International Association of Superintendents of Bridges and Buildings
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for stomach trouble and poor digestion. It cites a Florence Alabama man whose life improved after three bottles and pills, enabling normal meals and sleep, claiming restored strength for daily work.
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Pierce
Golden Medical
Harvey
Florence
Ala
Ladybug House Sought to Combat San Jose Scale
Harrisburg October 22 Gov Pennypacker asks the legislature to appropriate funds for a ladybug house to cultivate ladybugs. Entomologists report these insects destroy the San Jose scale which has proven destructive to fruit trees.
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Harrisburg
Pennypacker
San’ Jose
Refuses to Abide by Marriage in Jamestown Nebraska
A damaged OCR fragment notes a dispute over marriage in Jamestown Nebraska with unclear dates and names. The text suggests refusal to comply immediately after the marriage event.
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Jamestown
Minnesota Central Railway bonds approved for Mankato to St. Cloud
The Minnesota Central railway directors accept the Bankers' Syndicate of Reading, Pa. offer to bond the proposed line from Mankato to St. Cloud for 2,000,000 dollars. The announcement is dated October 23 in Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota Central Railway
Bankers’ Syndicate Company of
Reading
Mankato
St. Cloud
American Captain Dies Suddenly in Hungary
Pesthirlap reports Captain Baase an American died suddenly while traveling in Hungary He collapsed at Zamobor after visiting his daughter’s grave who died at Zamobar five years earlier
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Budapest
Hungary
The
Pesthirlap
Capt. Baase
Zamobor
Zamobar
Dayton Coal Strike Cuts Wages for Over 1000 Miners
Union miners in Dayton Tennessee have been called out in a wage cut dispute. The Dayton Coal and Iron company reduces wages by 10 percent, affecting more than 1,000 workers.
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Dayton, Tenn
Dayton Coal and Iron Company
Death of Mrs Spurgeon widow of great preacher
London reports the death of Mrs Charles Spurgeon widow of the famous preacher. Her health had been poor for some time and the fatal termination of her illness was not unexpected.
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Spurgeon
London
Charles Spurgeon
Dowie Addresses Zion City Meeting in New York
New York on October 26 reports Apostle Dowie addressing a Zion restoration gathering at Madison Square Garden. The half full venue prompted Dowie to urge attendees to stay seated, while admitting early prayer meetings failed and denying a bond claim involving his wife. Officials defend Zion City wealth at about 23 million dollars with Dowie owning 5 percent.
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New York
Dowie
Zion Restoration
Madison Square Garden
Elijah
Australia
Zion City
Kidney ailment cure promoted with Foley’s Honey and Tar
Advertisement urges readers to treat kidney issues causing dizziness headaches and backaches rather than stomach or rheumatic ailments. It claims Foley's Honey and Tar can cure quickly and recommends taking it in time with substitutions refused. Sold at Fenton's Drug Store.
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Foley
Fenton’s
Peffer
Peffer Medical Assn
Chicago
Bricklayer Fined for Calling Workman a Scab in Marion
John Farwell a bricklayer in Marion Illinois paid a $10 fine plus costs after in Justice Stone's court he called a fellow worker a scab for using brick produced by a non union maker. The dispute started over brick used at the site and led to Farwell's arrest.
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Union Bricklayer
Marion
Ill
Doan's Kidney Pills Show Local Proof in Elkhart Testimony
Local resident William Allen of 514 Maple Street describes severe back and sciatic pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros drug store. He reports no further symptoms and credits the remedy, priced 50 cents, with relief. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo distributes in the United States.
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Wm. Allen
Maple Street
Dean
Houseworth Bros
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Cornell Trustees Approve New Rockefeller Hall and Smith Hall
The Cornell university board of trustees plans spring construction on Rockefeller Hall of Physics and Goldwin Smith Hall of Languages. Each building will cost about $20 million, with ground to be broken when conditions permit.
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Cornell
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Rockefeller Hall
Goldwin Smith
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve lauded for healing skins
The advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a pure, unadulterated cure for cuts burns bruises tetter and itching. It claims the salve leaves no scar and outshines all other salves, promoting Houseworth Bros as the seller.
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DeWitt
Houseworth
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Sold at Fenton's
A historical note touts a remedy named Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia, claiming rapid, radical relief within days. It emphasizes immediate action on the system and first dose benefits, with sale at Fenton's drug.
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Fenton's
May I Have Died In hes 26 aneath igs feared lost
Fragmentary OCR notes report a death at age 26 under a collapsed building. Details are unclear but indicate a fatal incident and fear for missing workers. Additional specifics from the source are unreadable.
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Hes
Aneath Igs
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