Massacre of Kishinev Jews Reported in Roumania
News from Brala Roumania dated Sept 12 describes a fresh anti Jewish outbreak in Kishinev with at least eighty Jews killed and many wounded as organized bands looted homes and shops. Jews fled toward the Pruth but were driven back by frontier guards as soldiers stood by until ordered to act.
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Brala
Roumania
Kishinev
Kishiney
Pruth
Bessarabia
St. Petersburg
Gompers Seeks End to Telegraphers Strike in Washington
President Samuel Gompers left New York for Washington after talks with union leaders and employers. He urged an amicable settlement, warning a prolonged strike would harm the public, workers, and telegraph companies. A New York meeting instructed delegates to push for a settlement based on eight days, 15 percent raise, gas and free typewriters, and equal pay for equal work.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Gompers
Small
Thomas
Gnanda Suport
Federation of Labor
Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union
Bonds Sold Well in New York Bond Issue
New York City sold a $40,000 issue of 4.5 percent bonds on Sept 12 after multiple attempts. Offers totaled $207,159,420 with 886 bidders seeking bonds at prices from par to 110. Controller Metz said average price near 102, marking a remarkable auction as bankers competed and rumors of money flows circulated.
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New York
City
Controlleretz
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
Brownton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Frea
W.l.douglas
Brockton
Mase
Murder Case Dismissed in Millerton Shock Suspect
The mystery surrounding the double murder of Mrs Lennie Bond and her 5 year old son two days ago has been resolved. Benjamin Ball aged 80 and son of Dr James Cum is alleged to have hired Green Cooper a 35 year old man to abduct and murder the woman after being unable to persuade his father not to pursue her.
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Millerton
Lennie Bond
Benjamin Ball
James Cum
Green Cooper
Kit Woman
WORN TO A SKELETON ELKLAND WOMAN CREDITS KIDNEY PILLS
Mrs Charles N Preston of Elkland Pennsylvania describes severe fatigue rapid weight loss thirst and sugar in urine. After using Deans Kidney Pills she reports rapid relief and weight regain. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Charles N. Preston
Elkland
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Statue Completes Wellington Monument at St Pauls Cathedral
Alfred Stevens designed a Wellington statue for St Pauls Cathedral in London but died before it could be made. After 32 years the equestrian statue is finished and set to be placed soon.
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Alfred Stevens
Duke of Wellington
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Stevens
Opening of Lower Brule Reservation In South Dakota
Parties seeking full information on land character access and October drawing participation for the Lower Brule and Rosebud areas may secure details by sending one dollar to Chas. H. Burke in Pierre South Dakota a former congressman and author of related legislation.
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Lower Brule Indian Reservation
South Dakota
Tripp County
Rosebud Reservation
Chas. H. Burke
Pierre
Congress
Lower Brule
Rosebud
Scottish hen tale used to mock blameless critics
Pr Edward Everett Hale recalls a finicky attack on recent statements and retells a Scottish anecdote. An old Scottish woman says a hen has one fault she lays on the Lord's day, illustrating the idea that nothing is entirely faultless.
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Edward Everett Hale
Awell
Margot
Advertising Pays and Moonlight Tales from New York
The Buffalo News notes advertising bills fuel wealth growth and warns cutting ads hurts trade like halting coal for locomotives. Tom Ochiltree entertains New York society, escorting John Mackay’s circle to view the Battery moonlight, joking that Texas moonlight outshines Italy’s.
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Buffalo News
Tom Ochiltree
Congress
New York
Amuser
John W. Mackay
Sam Ward
John Mackay
Count de Biscout
Battery
Italy
Ochiltree
Texas
Boy's description of dog game causes laughter
Seven year old son, learning words in a painful way, describes Topsy catching a ball and running “like h-.” He quips it’s faster than “lickety-split” prompting his mother to seek meaning. The exchange showcases child language development and humor in a domestic scene.
Case of Eczema in South Suffered Three Years
A Louisiana man reports his wife suffered eczema for three years with no effect from a doctor. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she recovered fully and now highly recommends the Cuticura Remedies in Hydropolis. The note is dated January 5 and September 1, 1906.
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I. M. Robert
Hydropolis
Cheer Echoes From G. A. R. Encampment in Boston
A veteran recalls a Boston G. A. R. encampment moment when a woman atop a wagon shouted for cheers. She claimed she had lost two husbands in the war and urged bystanders to cheer, illustrating wartime sacrifice and public sentiment.
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Boston
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised for painful feet relief
An old advertisement claims Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease cures swollen smarting and sweating feet. It helps new shoes fit and is sold by druggists and shoe stores with a free sample offer. Address: A. 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen’s
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Noted Philanthropy Builds Hospitals in Hearts
Thorold quotes frame true philanthropy as investing in people over ostentation, urging care that heals the human spirit by strengthening community and compassion.
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Thorold
Guns Traps Decoys Catalog From N W Hide & Fur Co
Advert reads low prices for firearms traps decoys and other hunting gear with a free catalog from N W Hide & Fur Co Minneapolis Minn. The page also includes a Sidney Lanier quotation and a promotional note for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming teething relief and pain reduction.
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N. W. Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Family Food Helps North Carolina Family Says Grape-Nuts Aids Health
A North Carolina mother recounts visiting Charlotte where the mayor used Grape-Nuts on medical advice. She says the product helped her whole family gain weight, heal a malnourished baby, and sustain them during influenza. She urges others to consider the cereal and notes a slogan.
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Charlotte
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Federation of Labor Returne
Pennsylvania
Moon
Little Son
Cuticura
Sidney Lanier
Castoria
Bears
Gein de Haver
Obj
the Centaur Company
New York City
Carters
Iver
TES
Standard OI Coo. Incorporated
Kansas City Southern Railway Company
Missouri
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
Ade
F. E. Roesler
Immigration Agt
Thayer Bidg
Kansas City, Mo
Sss
S. G. Warner
Gen'! Pass. Agt
Stil College of Osteopathy
Locust St
Des Moines
Iowa
Osteopathic College of
Amereica
Colorado
L.H. Meads
17Th St
Denver
Col
Ae Coleman
N. C
Weilville
OLDS
U.S
United States
H. P
Olds Gas Power Coo
Seager St
Lansing, Mich
Minneapolis
Front St
Kansas City
Eleventh St
Omaha
Farnam
Business Education
Drake University
Defiance Starch Company
Qmabha, Neb
I.us
Tuearisc
Nasir
Cardus
Srs Wang Vardul
M. A. Akers
Basham
Ladies Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
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