Stop Coughing Wake Text From a Public Health Notice
A brief public health advisory urges ceasing severe coughing to prevent throat and lung irritation and congestion. The message emphasizes reducing aggravation to airway linings and seeking relief.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
2
A brief public health advisory urges ceasing severe coughing to prevent throat and lung irritation and congestion. The message emphasizes reducing aggravation to airway linings and seeking relief.
The Indianapolis Press marks its first anniversary praising progress while mocking calls for a primary election law in Indianapolis and Allen County. The piece notes Hanna subsidies benefiting the Standard Oil Trust and questions subsidies as a political tool, suggesting reforms and campaign contributions conflict with honesty in candidate selection.
At Indianapolis Saturday night a majority of the Democratic members in the legislature met informally to discuss a proposed law and gauge party sentiment. Unidentified guests included John W. Kemp and several others such as Morss, Taggart, Bo Burke, A. G. Smith, Minor, Panning, McCullough, Hawkins, and David S.
Washington Remodering editor reports that Indiana legislators and leaders like Mayor Thomas Taggart and S. E. B. Morss debated a proposed primary election law. Speakers urged unity, caution on scope, and preservation of party influence while considering county and city applications. The piece notes varied views on mandatory primaries, costs, and who should vote.
In Wilkesbarre the Wilkesbarre and Wyoming Valley Fi pany officials and the union met to discuss grievances. Workers pressed for a 20 cent per hour raise and shorter hours, while President Rigg offered 10 cents and hour reductions. Conductor and motorman unions rejected the offer and set a Thursday decision date on whether to accept or strike.
In Scranton Pennsylvania the Lackawanna valley street railway system halted as 300 car and barn employees of the Scranton Railway Company join a strike beginning this morning. Only two cars ran, staffed by supervisors and dispatchers, with minimal service and no passenger traffic. The boycott affects a wide area, stretching from Pittston to Forest City, covering about sixty five miles and thirty cars. Wyoming Valley Traction workers will join a strike Thursday, expanding the stoppage to major counties and cities including Scranton Wilkes-Barre Pittston and Carbondale.
About 200 to 250 girls employed at the Wyoming Valley Lace Mills notify the management they will not report for work tomorrow in sympathy with the mill weavers on a nine month strike. The absence could force suspension of operations if workers stay away.
In Muncie a men’s strike near western plants ended when workers accepted pay parity after management proposed new rules. Workers had refused to return without equal pay, and talks resumed around midnight. The deal set eight rollers single and seven double for ikhos with 140 waxes allowed per month.
A dark complexioned man matched to clues from the Cadehy kidnapping case is in Chief Donahue's office and identified as the primary suspect by Eddie Cudahy and others. Police believe the second bandit is a tall, brown haired man in his thirties, seen in connections with the Schneiderwind and Glynn statements. If correct, the suspect should be in custody within ten days.
A laborer named Ea Johnson was detained by police after the description given by Miss Maudy Atunshow led to his arrest at the Grover Street residence. He admitted going to the house to inspect rent but proved uninvolved, authorities said.
James Mahoney, alias 234, long-evading former Michigan prisoner, is jailed in Chicago on suspicion of robbing ex Secretary of War Alger's home on December 5. A satchel containing silverware valued at about 31,100 arrived December 11 at the American Express office Chicago. Police say the satchel came from Detroit and that the silverware was claimed by a fence.
Tornado warning from Macon Mississippi reports a violent storm passing the eastern edge of Noxubee County and western Pickens and Sumter last night. Houses destroyed on Sparkham and Ross properties, Deal place damage, John Windham structures wrecked with several animals killed. No further details available.
Lincoln Dec 23 Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn arrives to lead his bid for the U S Senate. The Nebraska legislature meeting January will hire two senators to fill Thurston and Tyner seats left by death and resignation. Prominent contenders include Wing By Rosewater Mercer Thompson Miner Richards Minshaw Lovene Choinge and Meiklejohn himself.
A 22 year old worker at Ryan's Cat company fell about 100 feet into a shaft but survived the plunge. He landed at the bottom unconscious with injuries but began to recover after aid arrived. The incident occurred while he was near the shaft top and slipping caused the fall.
Kentucky native Captain Dickerson is remembered across river cities for steering steamboats up the falls at Louisville. He recounts the daring ascent in the George Sparrow hawk, describing the dangerous current, crew, and passengers as the boat struggled through the chute with heavy steam and precise handling.
A breezy vintage ad touts a broad men’s furnishing department with neckwear, hosiery, night shirts and other apparel. It promises easy gift giving and happy thoughts, claiming a full stock of stylish, ornamental items for men.
The article recalls Captain Dickerson speaking of a daring feat that drew unprecedented cheering and curiosity. He recently retired after twenty five years in service and now lives with his wife on Wells Street, owning property but not his former wealth. His daughter Mrs. Smith now resides in Logansport.
Dr. Clark of Youngstown reports receiving a letter from John J. Moran at an experimental sanitary camp in Qunados Cuba. Moran says he has volunteered to test the theory that yellow fever germs are carried by mosquitos. He notes illness and risks in the venture.
A new six foot store opens in Lerner Stair Block edging Berew and Clinton with Bass Block noted. The listing highlights location frontage and nearby landmarks for shoppers and tenants seeking space in the busy block.
Chicago reports former Potmne min Patrick Pirlong sentenced to fourteen years for killing Edward each and a brother officer. Governor Lafe ver pardons Furlong, noted as of Irish parentage, amid remarks about the Boer War. An altercation between Leach and Dhglishman led to a pistol draw. Furlong fired first.
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