Soldiers Playing at War In New York Harbor
Six thousand regulars and national guardsmen are on duty in New York harbor forts preparing for a potential naval attack from sea or sound approaches. Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth at the Narrows center the training, with sailing mine-laying tugs feared to push toward the city. Rain persists as Thirteenth and Forty-seventh regiments drill alongside regulars. Ninth at Wadsworth participates. Coast defense drills and caliber practice are slated, with word expected tonight or Monday confirming fleet movements.
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New York
Siix
New York Harbor
Hamilton
Wadsworth
Narrows
Gird
Fort Hamilton
Fort Wadsworth
Nylen Beer Sale Case Reaches Appellate Court
In a Mercerse county case the Nylen bottle sale method is disputed whether selling a five gallon case and issuing a twenty eight bottle ticket with each bottle drawn constitutes a dram shop violation. The court previously upheld the conviction, holding the sale violated the law by dispensing less than five gallons per transaction. A second item reports Chaplain Ferris denouncing sissy boys at Camp Lincoln and notes Colonel Channon’s first Camp Lincoln visit with plans for daily drills and rifle practice.
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Springfield
Supreme Court
Nylen
Ola Nylen
Aledo
Mercer County
Noylen
Ferris
Alton
Camp Lincoln
National Guard
Channon
Rock Island
Monkey throws Miss Minnie Reesor into terror nightmare
Miss Minnie Reesor of 19 Sanger Street, 18, driven insane by fear after an Italian organ grinder named Guiseppe Cansone hurled a monkey into a crowd. The animal struck her in the face causing a faint and loss of reason. Doctors suggest Bartonville asylum treatment.
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Peoria
Guiseppe Cansone
Minnie Reesor
Sanger Street
Simian
Miss Reeser
Ingo
Whysichins
Bartonville Asylum
Burglar Kills and Wounds in Paris Home
Mr and Mrs George Nott were shot and wounded at their Paris home on June 16. Mrs Elliott ran to the kitchen and was shot in the forehead as she passed the door. Elliott, a retired businessman, rushed to his wife and was shot while bending over her. A burglar is suspected. Mrs Elliott is in critical condition.
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Paris
George Nott
Bmiliott
Fler
Elliott
Death of Colonel Matthews in Pittsfield TAL
Colonel A C Miuatthews, a soldier and politician, died leaving a long record of public service including a term as controller of the treasury appointed by President Clarrison. Born in Vike county HL on Maenvey Way, he served as a civil war soldier with a notable career in high political offices.
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Matthews
Pittsfield
Tal
A. C. Miuatthews
Treasury
Clarrison
Vike County
Maenvey Way
Mitchell Indorsed for Governor by Illinois Clerks
Mitchell was unanimously endorsed for governor by the annual convention of District Association Illinois Clerks No. 11, comprising city clerks. Alex Peerer Son of Dadeshires was reelected president. Peo A. Phinson of Joliet was chosen vice president. Charles B. Pinede of Springfield named secretary-treasurer.
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Mitchell
Galesbore
Joon Mitchel
Disstrict Association
Alex Peerer
Dadeshires
Pe O A. Phinson
Joliet
Charles BP
Springfield
Soctoluey- Brestsuer
Fainting Bertha Recaptured in Peoria Police Arrest
Bertha Libhooke, alias Fainting Bertha, captured in Peoria by police after disguise as a dressmaker. She was found reading a newspaper story about her escape when detained, ending her fugitive status in the city.
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Bertha
Peoria, Hb
Bertha Libhooke
Foley’s Honey and Tar Endorsed for Coughs and Lung Trouble
Will Cure Consumption, A A Heeren of Finch Ark writes Foley's Honey and Tar is the best preparation for coughs and lung trouble. He says it has cured consumption in the first stages. Other readers like H J Moogk and Wm FE Jungkunz report satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Heeren
Finch, Ark
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. FE
Jungkunz
Freeport Plans Big July 4 Celebration
Freeport announces a major Fourth of July celebration with activities and public events planned for Independence Day. Local officials and organizers promote community festivities and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ambush on Indian reservation superintendent reported
Miss Clara True, superintendent of the Indian reservation in San Bernardino County, talies raids on illicit liquor suspects. A group of about six men ambushed her buggy near Highlands as she fled with deputy Mrs Hazel Cleiming. Shots from the women and officers drove the attackers back and seven men were later held in custody.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Clara True
Miss True
Highands
Hazel Cleiming
Rainy Gravesend Meet With Police Halted Betting
New York June 16 crowds at Gravesend racetrack dwindle to about 2000 as police block betting. Rain keeps attendees in the grandstands and no bets are recorded. Two favorites, Melissa in the Astoria stakes and Juggler in the mile and a quarter selling, still win money for some bettors.
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New York
Gravesend Racetrack
Bluecoats
Melissa
Astoria
Juggler
Populists Indorse Cummins for Governor in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa Populists at their state convention endorse Republican Governor A B Cummins and his 2 cent fare reforms. The ticket nominated includes Governor PD Cowles of Davis City lieutenant governor Stephen Harvin of Adtoons secretary of state John Martin of Griswold auditor Warner Starr of Council Bluffs treasurer Luke McDowell of Kitkimans and attorney general IL Taylor of Chartes City.
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Thes Moines
Jome
Towa
A. B
Stephen Harvin
Adtoons
Joon. Martin
Griswold
Warner Starr
Council Bluffs
Luke McDowell
Kitkimans
IL Taylor
Chartes City
Death of C A Linxwiler in train accident in Mississippi
Amory Miss June 1 The body of C A Linxwiler assistant vice president of the Painters and Decorators National Brotherhood with headquarters in Decatur Ill was recovered The coroner's inquest found he died by jumping from a moving train as it crossed the Tombigbee river Lonxwiller who was demented at the time leaves a widow and four children
Attorney General Tadley Asks Action Over Dismissal
Jefferson City Mo dune ite Attorney General Tadley asked Assistant Attorney General Mo T Gentry of Conlinhin Mo to refrain saying that if he failed to do promptly proceedings would be begun to remove him No formal charges were preferred It is understood that Attorney General Padley s action is the result of dissensions in the department
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Jefferson City
Dune Ite
Genera Tadley
Genera Mo T. Gentry
Colinhin
Padley
Surgeons at Roosevelt Hospital Operate on Stab Victim
Doctors at Roosevelt Hospital sewed two stitches into the heart of Susan Crane, a Black woman, after a dagger wound fractured her chest. The victim, reportedly stabbed by another woman, has a chance to recover.
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New York
Roosevelt Hospital
Susan Crane
Quip on Learning From Anyone Even the Ignorant
Mr. Spitlins remarks that anyone who knows enough can learn from anyone else, no matter how ignorant. Mrs. Spitlins cheerfully agrees, adding she can occasionally learn something from him too. The exchange highlights mutual respect and shared insight.
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Mr. Spitlins
Mrs. Spitlins
Fo ley's Kidney Cure Claim Admits Curing Kidney Ailments
An advertisement asserts many succumb to kidney or bladder troubles and promises relief with Foley's Kidney Cure. It credits H. J. Moogh and Ww. F. Jungkunz as endorsers.
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Foley
H. J. Moogh
F. Jungkunz
Helpful Advice From Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass
A woman's private illness is discussed with Mrs Pinkham who offers confidential guidance. Her long correspondence with sick women is cited as evidence of the advice's effectiveness and empathy.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsement
A testimonial from Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allen town Pa praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing her organic derangement and female weakness after years of suffering. The ad claims the remedy has for thirty years been the standard treatment for female illness and has cured thousands with displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities pains backache and nervous prostration.
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Norman R. Barnett
Allentown
Lydia E. Pinkham
The White Lady of Threadneedle Street Tale
A brief ancient anecdote explains the Bank of England called the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street and recounts the White Lady a daily noon visitor seeking her brother Frederick, a hanged forger, with the usual reply not today and her farewell promise to return tomorrow, as cited from Youth's Companion. A separate note endorses Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup for chronic constipation with favorable testimonials from H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
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Bank of England
Threadneedle Street
Mr. Frederick
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Fortune tellers’ reading sparks wishful dollar loss
A Chicago News anecdote recalls paying a fortune teller to reveal the future, only to be told that the time would come to regret spending the dollar. The tale hinges on belief vs. value and the lure of promised glimpses into tomorrow.
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Rn Dolar
Chicago News
Ely's Cream Balm Restores Sense of Smell and Breathing
An 19th century ad promotes Ely's Cream Balm as a cure for nasal catarrh. It claims cocaine dulls nerves and that the remedy relieves heavy forehead pressure watery eyes and nasal discharge. Application is topical with a price of 50c and mail order from Ely Brothers at 66 Warren Street New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
STOVINK Stove Coating Advertised For Fireproof Finish
A Freeport Hardware Company ad touts STOVINK as a top of stove finish that will not burn or rub off. It claims to protect red hot iron for 80 to bidays with one coat, requires no shine, and comes with a 25 cent bottle guarantee.
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Stovink
Freeport Hardware Company
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Regulara
Sissy Boys
Evans Plumbing & Heating Company
Stephenson St
Bengston
Fine Watches
Elgin
Waltham
H. S
F. HS
Rookwood Pottery
Bengstons
Stephenson Street
The
Journal
Iowa
Hadley
Epair
H.A Rotzler
Jeweler & Optician
Chicago St
Union Loan and Building Association
Freeport, Ill
S. Galena Ave
Rice Bldg
Hernia
New California
Japan
Limburger
Roquefort
Burrell Brothers
Gro
Ueper
C. G. Schoeffel
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
F. A. Schulz
Golden Rio
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