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Emmetsburg Democrat

Location

Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

3

Pervous Debility and Cure Claims by Doctor Shallengerger

An old advertisement-style notice markets a remedy for nervous debility and general weakness. It alleges memory loss, fatigue, irritability, and poor appearance improved by “blood poison” cures. The provider, Dr D F Shallengerger of Chicago, offers confidential consultations and non experimental treatment, referencing the Strexel State Bank.

Deliili Rei D. F. Shallengerger Chicago TLE Reference Strexel State Bank

Democratic County Convention Called at Emnethday

Democratic county central committee secretary D Sickfors calls a caucus at the court house in Emnethday Moveh 21 at 1 oclock p m to select debt delegates for the Cedar Rapin convention on March 26. Precincts receive one delegate at large plus one delegate per twenty votes for Claude Porter in the general election. Committeemen urged to hold caucuses early and appoint a full delegation of active workers. For supporters of democratic reforms and mass interests to attend.

Bath Alo Alto County Court House Emnethday Cedar Rapin Abercef Claude Jr. Porter Hoon Curhew Cylinder Ellimgeoy Braradtsburgy Aae Femwenburg Airbeld Madlard Silves Democratic County Central D. Sickfors

Democratic State Convention Called for Cedar Rapids

The Democratic State Central Committee of Iowa calls a delegate convention in Cedar Rapids on March 26, 1905, to select four delegates and four alternates to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Representation is based on county votes, with two delegates per county and one more per 201 votes over 100 in each district. counties in the Tenth District listed. Delegates invited from all who subscribe to Democratic principles. signed by J. F. Mcexty and G. Mower, Secretaries.

Democratic Party of Jews Hareby Cedar Raph Denver Colorado Lharge Algo Glande K Tenth Congressional District Rosanth Calhoun Carroll Palo Alto Poeshontay Democratic State Central Committee Lexa Des Moines Mecixty Mower Chaban

Venezuelan court upholds 35 million fine on asphalt firm

Caracas reports the superior court affirmed a lower court verdict fining New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company 35 million to cover the cost of suppressing the Matos revolt led by Castro. The firm plans to appeal to the court of cassation as the case moves through Venezuela and U.S. testimony links funds to the rebellion.

Caracas Venezuela Superior Court of Venezuela Lower Cour New York Bermudez Alatos Aily Castro Courte of Cassaion Civil Court of First Instance Court of Cassation United States Matos Asphat Company Fledkert W. Bowen State Department Mitos

Steamer Silvia Grounds Off Vineyard Sound

Woods Hole March 16 British steamer Silvia bound for Halifax New York and St Johns ran aground on Saw and Bigs reef near Vineyard Sound. Thirty five passengers and crew of wrecked schooner Hela stayed aboard awaiting assistance but were later to be taken to Boston. Thick fog, smooth sea, and confusion over signals blamed for the grounding.

Woods Hole Mass Vineyard Sremmer Orion Alea Boston Silvia

Thaw Dismissal Bid in High Profile Suit

New York March 16 Thaw denies insanity and moves to dismiss Evelyn Nesbit Thaw suit over their marriage. Thaw’s attorney Daniel OReig filed the answer in the Thaw case amid plans to proceed in the Supreme Court next week. Russell Peabody, Thaw’s counsel, vows the case will be vigorously contested.

New York Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Phaw Thaw Daniel Oreig Russell Peabody

Death From Blood Poisoning After Homemade Mask

Miss Mary Schmidt, an instructor in chemistry at a Pack Creek school, died in Chicago from blood poisoning. She wore a home made grease paint mask during a January leap year masquerade as Satan and could not remove it. Physicians in Outagamie and Calumet counties tried to remove the paints before she was taken to Chicago for treatment.

Appleton Wis Chicago Mary Schmidt Pack Creek Satan Calumet County

Lost Mail Packets Found on Yokohama Return

London dispatch reports fifteen registered mail packets that vanished in January while aboard the steamer Celtic between Liverpool and New York have been located at Yokohama. The parcels were forwarded to the United States authorities after the inquiry with Japan confirmed their recovery.

London Japan Celtic Liverpool New York Yokohama United Biota

Harrisburg Trio, Sanderson, Snyder, Others Face New Trial

In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on March 16 the capi furnishings contractor John H. Sanderson and three former state officials William P. Snyder William L. Mathves and James shaker were found guilty of conspiracy to defend the state. Judge Kunkel granted motions for new trials and set days to file reasons, with possible retrial or appeal. The court also granted a continuation of the ball in which the defendants are held. Only Sanderson and Snyder were present at verdict time. the others were represented by counsel.

Harrisburg Tpa John H. Sanderson Capi Furnishings Willian P. Snyder William L. Mathves James 3. Shaker Pittine Kupker Kunkel Sanerson and Snyder Verdic O Eel

Five St Paul girls in New York suicide tale unfolds

A lone survivor Helen Baxter recounts a party of six from St Paul who left school to seek work in New York. Five friends died by their own actions after a Milwaukee or Minnesota killing is mentioned. Helen, found in time, narrates their shared despair and her own intent to die. She refuses to name her companions or the ambulance crew.

New York Marthis St. Paul Lam Een-Veurok Helen Baxter Helen Minnesota Verre- Ty

Clever scheme nets thief $1075 in diamonds

A man calling himself Mavrice entered Fiske Johnson jewelers in Minneapolis, asked to view diamonds, and presented $21. He counted off fake cash, removed diamonds valued at $1075, then knocked a display and fled, leaving only twenty one dollars behind.

Bank Robbers Likely to Escape in Osage County chase

Coffeyville Kansas March 14 posses sweep Osage country across the line in Oklahoma chasing three men who robbed the Tyra State Bank at Tyra Kansas and escaped after a fight with officers. Marshal Lee of Wann Oklahoma was shot in the hand and two pursuers were shot at.

Coffeyvile Kan Oklahoma Hannits Tyra State Tyra Marshal Lee Wann Okla

Night Riders Burn Sarns in Kentucky

Night Riders set fire to three barns in Woolfare and one across the line in Sey, burning them. The assailants rode on horseback and wore masks in a Patty Of Masked men style. Some sheds were damaged though no animals or people are reported harmed.

Varsailles Woolfare Uty Sey Bueeter Fey Telus Burt

Alias Escape Attempt in Italian Condemned Cell

Guiseppe Alia, condemned for Father Leo’s murder, made a razor assault to escape the county jail. A trusted guard was wounded but not fatally. Alia was overpowered with Deputy Warden Carpenter’s help. Alia’s cell was turned over, and new bedding prepared upon return to confinement.

Deriver Guiseppe Alia Leo Jair Alia Carpenter Kernati Denver New York Fusher Lea Possibte Witess Berali Anarder Hermit Atia Nan Nalin Bernati

GOOD LAWS ENACTED IN THE PHILIPPINES

San Francisco March 4. Former Manila college graduate Shuster, now PLA member and head of party instruction, arrives aboard the liner Manebu. He says the Philippine congress has succeeded, praising reforms and progress in water, sanitation, lighting, and streetcar service. He asserts trade and resource development depend on U.S. policy changes and harbor improvements to ready the islands for U.S. markets.

San Francisco W. Sterfan Shuster Meahort Manila PLA Preson Heard Manebu Philippine Congress Philippines United States Istabis Mociuty I Shel Manta

Rescue of 106 Girls in Elevator Fire at Candy Factory

March 16 in New York, 106 female workers at Arthur E. Lessing candy factory, 28 Peas Street, trapped on fourth and fifth floors as fire raced up elevator shaft. Elevator boy Henry Cook guided them to safety, making five trips until flames halted his ride. many escaped via roofs and fire escapes. Factory, a five story building, was nearly destroyed as candy stock burned.

York Arthur E. Lessing Peas Street Fonle Fienry Cook Cod

Montana Town Fire Leaves 300 Families Homeless

A devastating blaze swept Mt Timber about 18 miles north of the city, destroying large portions of the town over seven hours. Three hundred families lost homes as the fire, driven by a strong gale, consumed dwelling after dwelling. A center of the fire fell, and a special train with fire fighting apparatus was rushed from Livingston, thirty miles away.

Bute Moor Vivingston

Portraits and Prison Bars in Barnickel Portrait Saga

Barnickel hires Arnold Elliott to paint his portrait for 500 dollars. The artist places Barnickel behind prison bars on the canvas with a title implying debt. Barnickel protests. the scene draws crowds, ending when Barnickel pays and discovers the portrait now shows him as a bought image with a new card remarking his avarice.

Barnickel Arnold Elliott Gealt Mr. Barnickel Mr. Burnicke Hin Bar Alocket

American Surety Company of New York claims global leadership in surety bonds

The American Surety Company of New York bills itself as the largest company in the world devoted to safe suretyship bonds.

American Surety Company of New York

Golden Medical Discovery Promoted Heart Health Claims

A lead text discusses heart disease and valvular affections, citing Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and its ingredients like Golden Seal and Stone Root as tonics. The piece references authorities and historical anecdotes to support the tonic's purported benefits for heart muscle, digestion, liver, and general vitality.

Dr. Pierce United States Win Paine Arthur Ollis Col Jinsonin Hale and Lilingwood Chirard Eohen Alecred Pierce

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