George Cook Saves Miners of Homestake in Snowslide Rescue
In Leadville a telegraph notice reports Homestake mine swept by a snowslide burying 100 miners. George Cook organized mountain men and rail crews to key the rescue, defying orders, assembling 50 miners to dig through snow and bring survivors to safety. By day six the last miners were freed and Cook returned to his desk as mountain men urged Congress to honor him.
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George
Ton Weber
Congress
Mountain Division
Denver and
Rio Grande Railroad
Hls
Leadville
Rocky W Mountains
George Cook
Asha
Sierras
Tennessee Pass
Tennessee
Slide
Homestake
Messiag
Salida
Glenhvood
Meath
Tyne
Denver
Valler
Raihways Mit
Eax
Wylon Pacific
South Pave
Cook
Conk
Mountain Men of
Colorado
George Conk
Charcoal Lozenges Promoted For Health Beauty and Breath
A 19th century promotional piece touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as beneficial for gas in the stomach and bowels, clearer complexion, purer breath, and improved digestion. It claims liver benefits from daily use and advertises a 25 cent box from I. A. Stuart Co Marshall Michigan with a free trial offer.
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Ararly
Stuart
I. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Lds
Marshall
Mich
Prohibition Licenses Strain Treasury Revenue Debate
The temperance drive threatens federal liquor licenses and a revenue shortfall. Senators and congressmen debate constitutional scope as state and national laws clash over licensing and enforcement, with potential impacts on treasury accounts and reform efforts.
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Washington
United States
Tillman
Congress
Nquor
Alef Oval
AML
Notre Dame Lady Seeks Home Remedy Cure Claim
An appeal offers a claimed home treatment for joint pains backache kidney issues and neuralgia. The notice invites readers to write to a Notre Dame address to receive details and testimonials asserting the remedy cures ailments by cleansing the blood and restoring joint elasticity.
State and Federal Powers Clash Over Liquor Licenses
A legislative report discusses a bill granting state and municipal authorities control over liquor licenses while federal license requests are pending. It warns that if enacted, anyone selling alcohol in prohibition areas could violate both state and federal laws, highlighting disputes over interstate liquor moves and law enforcement reach.
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Revere
Manny
Uvasurv
Tehaeus
A.M
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Manufacturer fears smallpox effects at plant closure
A distorted report from Indiana discusses a manufacturer fearing smallpox may affect workers and shut the factory. The piece mentions Wakarusa and Indianapolis and a state official’s bid to prevent spread, but the text is garbled and uncertain about specifics.
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Indianapolis
Tad
A&d
Wakarusa
Ind
No Murty
Cdige
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George Cooks
Mitter Operstor
Akes
Prohibition
Lecme
Tucman
Temperance
Sam
Treasury
Cengre
Notre Dame Lady's
Pickard Bros
East
Columbia Street
Bright
W. R. Wenger
Calhoun ST
Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette
Fis
Fryatt Wong B
Ast Dany North
Whcanmag
Surket
D. OS
Koox Ten Cent
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