Revenge Turns on Jealous Husband at Chicago Office
A head bookkeeper in a Chicago mercantile firm bragged for months of his plan to wed. On returning from vacation his wife met him at the office and later learned his confidant spread tales of Clara. The man plans to quiet the trouble with his wife that evening.
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Chicago
Clara
Edith
Chicago Chronicle
Skinner
Clarence
Mr. Skinner
Twenty-ninth Street
Church society ships relief bags to Kansas soldiers
Emergency bags sent to Kansas troops in the Philippines include DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. The ladies secured the original salve to avoid counterfeits, noting it as a well known cure for piles injuries and skin diseases. House Worth Bros.
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Kansas
Philippines
DeWitt
Houseworth Bros
Brother Kills Brother in Missouri Quarrel
In Fisk, Missouri, Homer Treadway and his brother Oscar argued over a revolver. Homer grabbed the weapon and fired, striking Oscar in the head and causing instant death. Homer Treadway is under arrest.
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Poplar Bluff
Fisk
This County
Homer Treadway
Oscar
Saginaw Population Drops in Census Report
Census Bureau reports Saginaw Michigan has 42,845 residents, down from 46,322 in 1900, a loss of 3,977 people or 8.59 percent, reflecting a regional population decline.
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Saginaw
Washington
Census Bureau
Saginaw, Mich
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Consumptives Relief
A Houseworth Bros. promotion urges people with consumptives to try Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming it cures many and comforts the worst cases and urges readers to recommend it to friends.
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Foley
Houseworth Bros
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted for women's kidney issues
The advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as uniquely effective for female kidney troubles. It cites letters from women like Miss Edna Frederick and Mrs. Mary A Hipir praising relief from suffering, fatigue, and related uterine and liver complaints after using the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pixkuamm
Lydia
Pinkham
Edna Frederick
Troy
Ohio
Dean Mrs. Pinggast
Mrs. Princgam
Mary A. Hipir
Manchester
Ind
Collapse of Grand Portal at Pictured Rocks
Marquette Michigan reports the Grand Portal on the south shore of Lake Superior collapsed during a severe northeaster. The 100 foot high 170 foot wide natural wonder, cut into a cliff 30 feet above the arch, formed a cave that hosted large excursion boats.
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Grand Portal
Marquette
Mich
Pictured Rocks
Lake Superior
Licking the Spoon Prompts Baby Syrup Praise
A letter from Indianapolis dated November 16 1899 extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach troubles. The writer notes children enjoy it, recounts a baby dose and a four year old asking to lick the spoon, and says the syrup is sold at Thomas' drug store.
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Indianapolis, Inc
PrEpsin Syrup Co
Dr. Caldwell
Werther
Mer
Enterprise Hotel
Thomas’ Drug Store
Yale to Build New Administration Building Gifted by Stokes
Yale University will open bids for a new administration building serving as the executive home for the university. The gifts from the Misses Stokes of New York cover the project, costing between 40 000 and 50 000 dollars. The building will consolidate officers under one roof and feature simple architecture, becoming one of the campus’s largest structures. Neighboring Rev Anson Phelps Stokes Jr is noted as Yale’s secretary.
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Yate
New Haven
Conn
Yale University
Stokes
New York
Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr
Yale
Two Candidates Find Relief with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
An advertisement notes two candidates for the insane asylum saved from stomach troubles by Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The product is guaranteed to cure all stomach issues and is sold by Thomas' drug store.
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Diamond Drug CO
W. B’way
Insane Asylum
Dr. Caldwell
Thomas’ Drug Store
Brother-Ker Elc Cut by Uncle in New Orleans Tragedy
In New Orleans on September 24 Edward Gurley a Black man emboldened by religious zeal fatally wounded his nephew Oscar Montgomery. Officers Corporal Paul Cowman and Supernumerary Joseph W. Bofill tried to arrest him but Gurley attacked and wounded them. Cowman may die and Bofill was badly hurt. Montgomery survived after hospital testimony quoting his uncle saying he must die and will take him with him.
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New Orleans
Edward Gurley
Oscar Montgomery
Paul Cowman
Joseph W. Bofill
Gurley
Cowman
Bofill
Montgomery
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted for Digestive Relief
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia and constipation and as an overall system invigorator, urging readers to seek the remedy through local suppliers.
Fishermen Lost in Gale Off Grand Banks Sailors Missing
An unknown American fishing vessel sank off the Grand Banks during a region-wide gale. About twenty men were aboard. The French boat Thorney went down with fourteen crew, six escaped. The schooner Eddie lost three men, the Dolphin five, and many others drowned. The British bark Mary Hendry arrived at St. John's dismasted with decks swept and bulwarks damaged.
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Sen. St. John’s
N. F
Grand Banks
Thorney
Eddie
Dolphin
Mary Hendry
New York
St. John’s
Chamberlains Pain Balm claims rapid relief for injuries
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as quickly easing cuts bruises burns and similar injuries with faster healing than other treatments. It also says the balm cures rheumatism sprains swellings and lameness and notes sale by A. O. Rowe Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Rowe
Found Her Property On A Lake Steamer
A marine reporter describes a woman who crossed to the passenger entrance of a Chicago lake steamer and sought her state room. After testing the doors she retrieves a small item a ring not found, but a pocketbook not present, and finally locates a piece of chewing gum stuck to the berth, ending with thanks.
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Chicago
Damisel
The
Daily News
Mistah Adams
Sargent Reelected Chief as Firemen Pick New Salary
In Des Moines Iowa on Sept 24 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen convention raised the grand master salary to 5009 dollars and re elected Frank P Sargent for a ninth consecutive term J J Hanrahan of Chicago and C A Wilson of Grand Rapids Michigan were re elected first and second vice grand master respectively.
Iron and Steel Wage Scale Reopens Jobs for 60000 Men
Cincinnati report notes conference committees of Iron and Steel Workers and operators signed a new wage scale reopening work for about 60,000 idle workers who had been unemployed since June.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Iron and Steel
Allen's Foot Ease in Gloves Delights Readers
A lady praises Allen's Foot-Ease for use in gloves to absorb perspiration and keep gloves clean. Dr. W O Abbott endorses the product from the Chicago Clinic. Sold in drug and shoe stores for 250. Sample free from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
W. O. Abbott
Chicago Clinic
Sam
Allen 8S
Olmsted
le Roy N.Y
World’s longest lightning rod towers on Zugspitz
A New York World report notes the largest lightning conductor in the world sits atop the Zugspitz in Bavaria. The rod rises above the meteorological station and descends along the mountain to a running-water body, spanning three and a half miles.
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Bavaria
Zugspitz
German Empire
N. Y. World
Grain-O praised by letter from New York user
A customer letter from LeRoy New York dated April 1 1900 lauds Genessee Pure Food Co Grain O as a healthier coffee substitute. The writer claims a brother fell ill from coffee and improved after switching to Grain O and expresses strong satisfaction.
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David Orry
NEIB
Genessee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Lili
Peruvians Send Message of Pity
The Peruvian government sent a condolence message to the United States over the Texas disaster. The British steamship Columbia collided with the Peruvian cruiser Lima, causing a large stern hole. The British bark Kirkdale struck rocks at Santa Island and will be towed to Chimhalea or Callan.
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Lima
Peru
United States
Texas
Columbia
Kirkdale
Santa Island
Chimhalea
Callan
Golden Medical Discovery Praised by Wyoming Man
Mr. Moses Miles of Hilliard Uintago Wyoming credits Dr Pierce with saving his life from asthma and lung troubles after four bottles of Golden Medical Discovery. He weighs 185 pounds now and urges readers to obtain the remedy via The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser sent on a 21 cent stamp request to Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
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Dr. Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Moses Miles
Hilliard
Uintago
Wyoming
Pierce
People’s Common Sense
R. V. Fierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Torpedo Boat Barney Completes Preliminary Trial
The torpedo boat Barney completed her preliminary trial on September 24. Using ordinary coal and cold water in her boiler she reached a speed of twenty seven and one half knots an hour.
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Triil Bath
Barney
New Discovery for Blood Poisoning by Dr Warner’s Compound
Dr C D Warner proclaims a seven cure compound for blood poisoning and cancer, marketed as a remedy for skin and blood diseases from contact or hereditary causes. The note emphasizes its wide claimed scope and medical authority.
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C. D. Warner
Cardinal Goosens Ary Emerges as Papal Candidate
A Rome report notes Cardinal Goosens of Malines has strong chances to be elected pope if the next pontiff cannot be Italian. The correspondent cites the unusual timing and potential shift in the papal selection.
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Rome
Seppe
Cardinal Goosens
Malines
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