Women hungry for babies seek cures for childless wives
Doctors promote Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for womanly ailments. Testimonials claim regularity and health improvements led to successful pregnancies, with Mrs Mary Lee Flanary recounting a baby born after treatment. Free medical adviser offer and book options announced with mailing stamps to Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Mary Lee Flanary
Dryden
Sue
Pierce
Common Sense
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Dun's Weekly Review of Trade Highlights Strong Outlook
New York report notes satisfactory business across sectors with easier raw material access and prompt deliveries. Despite corn crop fears and labor tensions, industrial activity remains firm as plants run at capacity. rail congestion possible and rail traffic volumes remain high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dun
Pacific
Iron and Steel
Iowa Banker Edward Davis Ends Life At Bank
Edward W. Davis, 60, president of the Shelby County bank, was found dead from a self inflicted gunshot in the furnace room of the bank in Harlan Iowa. A former Iowa legislator from Pottawattamie county, he had largely disposed of bank stock but his financial affairs were said to be in good condition. He leaves a widow and two daughters. Health is believed to have prompted the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan, Ia
Edward W. Davis
Shelby County Bank
Writ of habeas corpus sought for Capt George Wellington Streeter
Milwaukee reports Captain George Wellington Streeter has obtained a writ of habeas corpus through attorney J W D Pierce. Judge Jenkins will hear the case in Chicago on October 6 at 2 p m, arguing the crime occurred on territory under United States jurisdiction and seeking release pending review.
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Milwaukee
Wis
George Wellington
Streeter
United States
J. W. D. Pierce
Jenkins
Illinois
Chicago
Illnois
Pierce
Maine Leaves Cramp’s Yards After Repair
The new battleship Maine, under Captain H. G. Leutze, moved from Cramp’s ship yards to League Island navy yard for a brief provisioning then sails to Culebra West Indies to join fall Atlantic coast squadron maneuvers and undergo an official speed test.
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Philadelphia
Maine
Cramp’s
League Island Navy Yard
H. G. Leutze
Culebra
West Indies
Atlantic Coast
Indiana Rioter Convicted in Evansville Riot Case
William Trimble, 46, a former street car motorman, was found guilty by a jury led by foreman Levi Erskine in the July 5 riot case. He sought a new trial as sentencing for riotous conspiracy ranges from two to ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
William Trimble
Levi Erskine
Trimble
A Purgative Pleasure From DeWitts Little Early Risers
The advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a purgative that cleanses the liver and rid the system of bile without griping or weakening. It claims they give tone to tissues and organs and cites W. H. Howell of Houston Texas praising their use for constipation and headache. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. H. Howell
Houston
Tex
Houseworth Bros
Detective Hutchens shoots police chiefs then dies
Evansville Indiana September 19 city detective Thomas Hutchens fatally shot Chief of Police Fred Henke and Captain Fred Brennecke at the German village near the Tri State fairgrounds. He wounded a bystander then killed himself, after firing all rounds. Henke and Brennecke died or were mortally wounded. Hutchens had long opposed Brennecke and previously shot at him in a saloon years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Thomas Hutchens
Fred Henke
Fred Brennecke
Tri-State Fair Grounds
Hutchens
Brennecke
Henke
Chief Heuke
Captain Brennecke
Heuke
Jacob Latz
Ot ‘Boonville
Saturday Baseball Scores Across Leagues
National League results show Chicago 3 over New York 0 and Boston 5 over St. Louis 1 as Pittsburg 12 to 2 and Cincinnati 17 to 4 defeat Philadelphia 7 to 16. American League features Boston 13 over Chicago 3 and St. Louis 9 to Washington 1 with Philadelphia 6 over Detroit 4 and New York 3 over Cleveland 1. American Association highlights Louisville 9 over Columbus 3 and Kansas City 8 to 1 with St Paul 8 beating Milwaukee 6 and Indianapolis 5 to Toledo 2.
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Chicago
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
American Association
Louisville
Columbus
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Nati Lo Pe Pitts
Royn
Sage
Philadelphia Ework
Beecaeote
Chicato
Eeeeesensasnnens
Washllington
Eanedunisteee
St. Paul
Tees Accuaees
Milwaukee
Eneseesee
Indianapolis
Toledo
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve praised against counterfeits
The ad extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as superior to counterfeit substitutes. It cites W. & Ledbetter of Shreveport La who was cured after trying numerous remedies, praising the product for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de. Witt
W. &. Ledbetter
Shreveport la
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Neoga News Editor Thomas R Hancock Dies at 60
Thomas R Hancock aged sixty died at his Neoga Illinois home from a stroke of apoplexy. He edited the Neoga News for twenty five years and was prominent in political circles. A Republican, he belonged to Masonic and G A R orders and served in the Ninety seventh Illinois volunteers during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Hancock
Neoga, Ill
Neoga News
Ninety-seventh
Illinois Volunteers
Distress After Eating Cured Says Judge Holland
Judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg Louisiana states he suffered indigestion two years prior with after meal distress lasting about an hour and sleepless nights. He tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and was cured completely restoring restful sleep and perfect digestion. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Holland
Greensburg
Houseworth Bros
Tragic death of Frank Johnson in Lexington accident claim
Frank Johnson aged 20, son of politician B F Johnson, shot himself through the heart in Lexington Kentucky just after a buggy ride. The family says it was an accident and there was no cause for self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Johnson
B. F. Johnson
Lexington
Kidney Cure Restores Valley View Man to Health
J. J. Cox of Valley View Kentucky recounts kidney troubles that left his feet swollen and him bedridden until Foley's Kidney Cure relieved the illness. He credits doctors and the medicine for his recovery. Feenton's drugstore sells Foley's Kidney Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Cox
Valley View
Foley
Feénton
SAILOR ITEMS
Mrs Sue Ord was severely burned handling hot lard this week as it ignited. Jasper Ross and Ed Fisher traveled to Benton Harbor for peaches and returned Sunday. Thomas E Kantz visited Chicago and Michigan City last Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs C W Rinehart attended Ben Hur in South Bend Thursday evening. Charles Minnich and wife from Washington state visit relatives. Mrs Carleton Rinehart returned from a week in Elkhart. William Ulery sold his farm to Isaac Wise near Elkhart. Mr and Mrs Pierce of Union called on friends this week. J J Minnich sold his fruit farm to Mr Bliss of Elkhart. Mrs Elias Rinehart returned from a trip to Chicago. Hall will move to Bilkhart.
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Sue Ord
Jasper Ross
Ed Fisher
Benton Harbor
Thomas E. Kantz
Chicago
Michigan City
C. W. Rinehart
Ben Hur
South Bend
Charles Minnich
Washington State
Carleton Rinehart
Elkhart
Reciprocity Pact debate prompts unanimous tariff commission motion
A report describes a heated discussion on tariff policy in which a reciprocity agreement with the United States is debated. A motion unanimously passes to urge the government to appoint a commission of experts to constantly supervise tariff policy and changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tragic Gasoline Fire Kills Mrs John and Daughter
In St Louis Mrs Mary E John and her 13 year old daughter Pearl died from burns after a fire started when her 10 year old son Harry, a sleepwalking helper at the stove, turned on lighted gasoline. Harry cannot survive. Pearl and Mrs John died aiding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mary E. John
Pearl
Harry
John
End of a Trust in National Salt Co Sale
New York on September 19 reports the sale of the National Salt company assets, a $12,000,000 trust, yielding $337,500. Directors are accused of deliberately wrecking the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Salt Company
Laborer Roasts to Death on Broadway Subway Rails
A crowd of thousands watched an Italian laborer slowly roast to death beneath Forty second Street and Broadway in the subway ditch as he stood against an electric rail. Passersby were unable to rescue him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Alderman Shaw Dies in Suspected Gas Poisoning
Alderman James Shaw of the second ward was found dead in his Springfield home. The tragedy follows a second gas asphyxiation in a week, after Mrs. Elizabeth Parker died under similar circumstances. The Parker case blamed the gas company for insufficient gas during repairs at the gas works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
James Shaw
Elizabeth Parker
Parker
Ban on Cigarette Smoking Expels Kenosha Schoolboys
Kenosha Wisconsin September 19 Principal W H Hamill ordered all boys addicted to cigarette smoking expelled from city schools. A strike is promised if the rule is enforced but cigars and pipes are not objected to. It is said that about half the boys in the schools are confirmed smokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
W. H. Hamill
Cure for Morphine Habit Promised by Manhattan Therapeutic
A New York City organization claims to cure morphine and other drug habits with a guaranteed permanent and painless treatment. They advertise individualized care from a nerve specialist, immediate relief, and restoration of appetite, offering a free booklet and trial treatment while assuring confidential correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Manhattan Therapeutic Association
Dept. B
Broadway
New York City
Telegraphic Brevities Briefs and Notable Incidents
Deputy Game Warden Stafford was found guilty of manslaughter after killing McLane, alleged violator of game law, in Frankfort Michigan. Fire destroyed most of the Abraham Levy & Co slaughter house in Brooklyn New York, with losses around 125000 dollars. Charles Swanson, employed by the Frost Mantles company, is also mentioned.
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Stafford
McLane
Frankfort
Mich
Abraham
Levy ‘&. Co
Brooklyn
N.Y
the. Joss
Charles’ “Swanson
Frost Mantles Company
Debtors' Plan Leaves Farmers With Major Losses
Ellison creditors hold secured loans ahead of others. After debts are paid about 59,000 of assets remain. Farmers' deposits total nearly 260,000, leaving a balance around 200,000 that cannot be met.
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Ellison
Miss Allie Rupp Dies in Breckenridge Typhoid Fever
Miss Allie Rupp aged about 23 and formerly of near Dunlaps died Wednesday in Breckenridge Colorado. She had gone last June to visit an aunt and decided to remain there. Death was due to typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Rupp
Dunlaps
Breckenridge
Colo
Fence dispute in LaGrange circuit court outcome
Special Judge Davis ruled for the plaintiff in the fence dispute between Hugene Davis and Lavina Burch. The defendant seeks a new trial with arguments set for September 29, while an appeal is planned if no new trial is granted. Burch, a wealthy farmer near Shipshewana, reportedly holds funds in unconventional containers. Davis is also described as a wealthy farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Davis
Burch
Lawrence Burch
Shipshewana
Hotel proprietor threatens libel over LaPorte case
The White Stone Springs hotel owner who faced humiliation of Mrs Jane Stewart Boyesen on accusations of hotel theft, which preceded her death, plans libel suits against Southern papers. Her son will pursue the damage action posthumously, mirroring railroad wrongful death claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Stone Springs
Jane Stewart Boyesen
Southern
LaPorte
Suit Filed Over Alleged Theft Linking Mishawaka Baker
Louis H. Carter by next friend John S. Myeski sues John F. Waletzko for 5000 damages claiming false accusations harmed his name. The 19 year old asserts innocence and notes he accidentally shot Clyde Davis of Elkhart at Mishawaka’s carnival. The case drew press attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis H. Carter
John S. Myeski
John F. Waletzko
Mishawaka
Clyde Davis
Elkhart
Impossible to foresee an accident for Dr. Thomas Electric Oil
Advertises Dr Thomas Electric Oil with slogan Monarch over pain promising preparation for accidents and relief. Concise promotional line presents a proactive stance on injury care and topical relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Monarch
Family Quarrel Ends in Double Tragedy
Buffalo New York reports James Mears aged 70 killed his son in law Michael Crotty aged 33 with a revolver and then killed himself. The killings followed a family dispute linked to a deed restricting marriage and support to Mears daughter Katherine who married Crotty three months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
James Mears
Michael Crotty
Mears
Katherine
Crotty
Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Dyspepsia Cure
An advertisement claims two million Americans suffer dyspepsia and Burdock Blood Bitters cures it, sold at any drugstore.
Low Rates from Chicago to Billings via Great Western
Train fare notes show Chicago to Billings pricing with mentions of Livingston and Montana. Fragmentary OCR bounds prevent full clarity on routes or exact dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Mont
Livingsto
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