Meanest Man Blushes Gotham Hidden Loot Tale
The piece notes souvenir hunting during wartime ship visits, recounting how New Yorkers looted a lead statue of George III after the Stamp Act era. It also mentions Grover Cleveland’s former West Fifty-first Street home being torn down, a Central Park alligator sighting, and experts doubting its origin as autogenesis.
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George III
Bowling Green
Great Britain
New York
Gotham
West Fifty-first Street
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Major conventions headline week across the nation
Leaders will address public meetings in New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and other large cities. The week features conventions of the National Retail Druggists Association at Atlantic City the American Association of Traveling Passenger Agents at Seattle the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen at Columbus Ohio the National Industrial Traffic League at St Louis the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners at Salt Lake City the United Association of Journeymen Plumbers Gas Fitters Steam Fitters and Steam Fitters Helpers at Indianapolis and the Canadian Manufacturers Association at Montreal.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
National Retail Druggists' Association
Atlantic City
American Association of Traveling
Seattle
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Columbus
Ohio
National Industrial Traffic League
St. Louis
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Salt Lake City
United Association of Journeymen
Indianapolis
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Montreal
Kidney Cure Claim Promises Health Benefits
Health ad asserts kidneys filter impurities and that Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound kidneys and will cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It claims overall system strengthens, naming H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz as endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
This Date in History Highlights Key Events
A concise list of historical milestones: 1649 Drogheda stormed. 1672 Frontenac named Canada governor. 1776 Washington’s army enters Philadelphia post Brandywine defeat. 1850 Fugitive Slave Bill passed by House. 1852 Asquith born. 1854 Perry sails from Hong Kong. 1861 Battle of Cheat Mountain. 1884 Tammany Hall endorsement of Grover Cleveland.
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Drogheda
Frontenac
Canada
de Courcelle
Washington
Philadelphia
Brandywine
House of Representatives
TH. H. Asquith
Commodore Perry
Hong Kong
United States
Cheat Mountain
Tammany Hall
Grover Cleveland
How to Avoid Appendicitis Habitual constipation linked to appendicitis
An advice snippet urges avoiding appendicitis by preventing constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild, non-nauseating cure that stimulates the liver and bowels, and cautions against substitutes. Endorsed by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orino
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Birthday of Francis E Clark Founder of Christian Endeavor
Francis E Clark born in Aylmer Quebec on September 12 1851 founded the Society of Christian Endeavor in February 1881 after study at Kimball Union Academy Dartmouth Andover Seminary and service in Portland Maine His home and paper editing work are in Boston Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis .Howard Clark
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Aylmer
Quebec
New England
Dr. Clark
E. W. Clark
Auburndale
Mass
Claremont
N. H
Clark
Meridan
Kimball Union Academy
Dartmouth
Andover Seminary
Portland
Williston
Christian Endeavor
Society of Christian Endeavor
Boston
Editor Tends to Hire Trouble Foreman in Drink Problem Tale
The Detroit Free Press recounts a foreman who returns from a five day spree with a wild look, asking the editor to read a nonsense children’s verse aloud. The editor approves the copy, humorously noting the verse’s odd handwriting and content, while the foreman swears off whisky. The editor taunts readers to cite a writer of such verse who justifies existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit ‘Free Press
Foley Honey and Tar touted as safe cough remedy
The announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults by H. J. Moogk and Wm. F. Jungkung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkung
Party in Lancaster at Schoenhard home
A Wednesday evening gathering of young people at Mr. and Mrs. E H Schoenhard’s home in Lancaster featured games, cake, and fruit. Attendees included Bessie Ilgen, Mabelle Barr, Harriet Gregory, Jessie Rubendall, Myrtle Smith, Nellie Rigney, and many others with both girls and boys listed as present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E H. Schoenhard
Bessie E. Ilgen
Mabelle Barr
Harriet Gregory
Jessie Rubendall
Myrtle Smith
Nellie Rigney
Bertha Ilgen
Margaret Rubendall
Cora Schoenhard
Elsie Noltemeier
Katie Heinen
Mabel Heinen
Helen Smith
Mike Rigney
William Frank
Albert Jacobs
John Reichenbach
George Houser
Thomas Rigney
Clarence Geiger
Nelson Geiger
Stephen Rigney
H. Ilgen
Ernest Houseknecht
Frank Knoll
Walter Moss
Marion Montague
Erven Schoenhard
Earl Smith
George Schoenhard
Arthur Steel
Woley's Kidney Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
Of Interest to Many. Woley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. H. J. Moogh, Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Kidney trouble advert warns against delay in treatment
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may progress to fatal disease before symptoms are noticed. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to correct irregularities and prevent Brights disease and diabetes, naming H. J. Moogh and Wm. F. Jungkunz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Forecast of Week's News Movement of Presidential Candidates Dominates
Special to the Journal from Washington D C outlines a week packed with political events. State conventions in New York and Maine, plus Arkansas elections, shape early activity. Taft plans Cincinnati stay with Ohio speakers, Bryan schedules multiple lectures from Baltimore to Providence, and New England Republicans host a large barbecue as National figures loom. Irish leaders Redmond and Pearse prepare a big welcome in New York for a visit amid independence talks.
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Washington, D. C
New York
Hughes
Rochester
Saratoga Springs
Maine
Congress
Arkansas
Taft
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Bryan
Baltimore
Wilmington
New York City
Providence
New
John Redmond
Joseph Pevylin
Parang
Ireland
Thought He Had Them Foreman on Texas Paper Misconduct
A fragment suggests a Texas newspaper foreman prone to sprees, valued yet repeatedly discharged by the editor for misconduct. The text hints at ongoing discipline but lacks full context or outcome.
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Texas
Cuticura Remedies Endorsement. Man Recovers Piles and Eczema
An elderly reader recounts a long battle with piles and eczema resisting early treatments. After trying various medicines, he used Cuticura Soap Ointment Resolvent Pills and suppository syringe, achieving a fair recovery in a month and continuing maintenance. He urges others to try Cuticura sooner.
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J. H. Henderson
Hopkinton, St. Lawrence Co
Power Drug & Chew. Corp
Boston
Mass
Cuticurs
Advertised Letters at Freeport Post Office Week End Sept 12
The list of names includes Miss Mary A Briscoe Mrs Emma Howard Miss Mabel Dawson Mrs Dixie Evens Mrs Frank Duchaine Luise Morris Mrs Ella Eyler Miss Gorn Fenton Mrs Ohns Stienker Mrs Fared Yeaaler Mrs Hannah Weeks Mel Mary Gilbert Jessie Alnaworth G G Johnson David A Becker Toney Meads Howard Dunleavy John O’Brien Ayle Kinigh Willy Swanlund Frank Fair J B Thomas J W Frank Join Tinker J J Gennango James Todd John J Garman Dan Valentine Peter Hartmman H P Van Cleve Ralph Hartman James Van Kirk AF Hudson HH H Warren Ww Jackson EK Waterson ill. v. doha Postmaster Atkins notes letters test Sept ly.
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Jackon
Waterson
Ill
Doha
Atkins
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
Frank J Cheney senior partner of Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio swears firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason certifies on December 6. Cure is said to act on blood and mucous. Send for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Gleason
Hall
Fou
Cheney & CO
Loleda
Ohio
The Untried Ways in the New York Herald
A short poem appears in the New York Herald reflecting on fear and choices. It contrasts the man who fears to try with the single closing day moment that cannot be repeated, highlighting the inevitability of missed chances.
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New York Herald
Where It Touched Her Mrs Cross Do You Take Interest in Politics
A fragmentary comic remark contrasts politics and personal virtue, with Mrs Cross and Mrs Brer discussing whether politicians who kiss babies are thoroughly antiseptic, reflecting humorous social satire of public life.
Suburbanite fragment hints at local theater or family dispute
Fragmentary note from The Suburbanite referencing a wife and a man named Gee. Mentions a missed event and a figure tied to a finger, with an unclear context. Contains garbled wording and improper names, suggesting OCR damage on a local notice or brief.
Superabundance and Summer Heat Prompt Paper Delivery Notice
In the Smart Set column a playful urging for sunshine and song amid the heat contrasts with a practical note. Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to notify the office to correct delivery promptly.
Taft Campaign Schedule Faces Demand Across States
Taft faces intense demand for speeches as Hitchcock struggles to arrange a West to East itinerary. Vorys travels to New York to coordinate with the national committee, with plans for tours through Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and additional eastern and southern routes. London-based Shaw letter hints at campaign dynamics and Taft’s potential Cincinnati and Chicago stops shaping the schedule.
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Cincinnati
West
A. Ll. Vorys
New York
National Committee
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Ilinois
Indiana
Judge Taft
Chacemin Titchcock
Vorys
Taft
Himas
Hitchcock
Litehcock
Chicago
Bryan's Journey to the East Draws West Virginia Crowds
In Wheeling Ohio, Sept. 12, Bryan toured across the river from Ohio into West Virginia. He addressed large crowds from the riverbank and railroad tracks, attacked art as a political tool, and urged voters to support direct elections and Democratic labor policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Val
Bryan
West Virginia
Iin
Odvette
Ohio
Pavan
Centocerntie S
Eco
Lisew
Taidoom
Deninemie Plitfectn
Wheeling
Ohia Hroom
Cotoonbus
Oho
West Virgina
Steubenville
Art
Jiyyan
Bryan Makes Rally Signal Before Election Votes Cast
A crowd applauded as Bryan declared the party platform choice, saying four votes separate the Democratic stance from the Republican. The Renuntnatie tender spoke at Coshocton, Ohio, and as the train pulled out the crowd cheered for the next president. Bryan departed at 12 25 p m for Cumberland Missouri.
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Bryan
Coshoeton
Cumberland
Roosevelt Campaign Boat Storms Muskegon Crowd
Muskegon September 12 saw 6000 people greet Theodore Roosevelt as the Marquette Marching Club of Chicago arrived for a Republican national ticket campre trip. Rep C McLanaglin presided at the Grand Opera House as ex Attorney General W I Taylor and others spoke praising Taft Sherman and Roosevelt ideas. The steamer moved on to Traverse City to conclude the tour.
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Muskegon
Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
Lake Michigan
Marquette Marching Club
Chicago
Manitowoc
Wis
Muskexon
Grand Opera House
W. I. Taylor
Indiana
W. J K. Cubbison
Kansas City
R. I McCormick
Illinois
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
Traverse City
Hearst Attacks Bryan at Graves Nomination Event
In Atlanta on September 12 two thousand attended the formal nomination of John Temple Graves as Independence party vice presidential candidate at the Casino theater. Hearst and a host of party leaders spoke while Graves was announced. Hearst labeled Bryan a trickster and claimed Bryan sought support in 1908, then questioned Bryan’s motives and actions in the St. Louis episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
John Temple Graves
Independence Party
United States
Casino Theater
Sisgen
William Randolph Hearst
Graves
Hearst
Bryan
St. Louis
New York
Hearst Party Organizing in Chicago
Hearst organized three subcommittees for the Independence party campaign in Chicago. A Publicity committee chaired by Dr. Howard S. Taylor, a Business Men’s committee chaired by RR. N. Norton, and a Farmers’ committee chaired by J. M. Zion. Each panel will operate from Chicago headquarters.
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Hearst Party
Chicago
Independence Party
Willian R. Hearst
Hisgen and Graves
Farmers’ Committee
Howard S. Taylor
N. Norton
Los Angeles
Cal
Rivals to Meet at a Banquet in Chicago
Chicago officials announce a banquet on October 7 featuring national campaign speakers W. J. Bryan and W. A. Taft. The Chicago Association of Commerce will host the event as part of the deep waterway congress, with both candidates scheduled to address the congress and sit beside the toastmaster.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
W. A .Taft
Chicago Association of Commerce
Watson Addresses Overflow Crowd in Quithan Georgia
Thomas F B Watson, Populist presidential candidate, spoke to a crowded courthouse audience in Quithan on September 12. He claimed to be the only Democratic candidate in the field by the standards of the party founders, with the gathering eventually adjourned to an open air setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Quithan
Thomas FB. Watson
Old Pete Seedhouse Spends Time Talking
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip, The Optimist notes Old Pete Seedhouse does little but talk, while observers joke he is saving shoe leather by chatting away constantl y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Seedhouse
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hindoo Acrobats Balance Feats on Bamboo Pole
An Indian acrobat captivates with a fifteen foot bamboo pole tied to his waist a cushion leg rest and a lively drum. He balances sticks on nose and chin while spinning them end to end and executes dances pantomimes and a remarkable equilibrium act on a circular stone with hands and feet raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itelso
The Mahogany Tree and its Remarkable Growth
A compact feature on mahogany trees, noting their tall growth in rock crevices, seed winging through the air, and the distinction between Honduras mahogany and the Spanish variety used for veneers. The piece ends with a quip about a life moment and a salary raise alluding to a dream.
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America
Honduras
Cuba
Haiti
New York Herald
Wonderful Razorback Hogs In Arkansas Described In Satirical Quip
A Mineral Wells Index piece recounts a man defending Arkansas hogs with comical claims about their size, speed, and abilities. He describes razorbacks balancing with stones tied to tails to prevent neck strain, and jokes about their strange anatomy and behaviors in a stylized mock dissertation.
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Arkanaas
Union
Arkansas
Mineral Wells Index
Notable Memory Feats Reported in London Graphic
The London Graphic cites Morton who could repeat any discourse from memory, Schenkel who recalled 800 linked words and 200 sentences in exact order, and Sussex resident William Walton whose memory impressed from childhood. Walton memorized sermons, later earning a Cambridge B A at age twelve years five months.
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Morton
Schenkel
Sussex
William Walton
Cambridge
London Graphic
Penalty for Larceny Ends in Marriage
A quip from the Philadelphia Bulletin recounts Hin Long Penalty where a man jailed for larceny ends up in hard labor and marriage to the victim. Swatharine notes the punchline as Jack and Me discuss the consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Philadelphia Bulletin
Colored couple seek work at door of laundress
A Philadelphia Press note quotes a labor dispute scene where a colored man and his wife arrive asking for employment at a laundress, despite an advertisement for a laundress’s position. The exchange highlights racial and class tensions in employment access.
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Philadelphia Press
Imagination as Wings Beyond Thought and Fancy
A brief reflection on imagination surpassing mere thought and fancy. thought is slow and aged like a sage, while imagination flies with the speed of an eagle, transcending ordinary reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacethike
Ark Animals Cause Forty Day Laze Joke
Teacher asks about ark animals during the forty days of rain. Smarty Williams says they loafed and scratched themselves. Sandy Toole retorts that there were only two fleas and mocks the idea with a quip about scratching. A light humorous dialogue from Bohemian.
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The
Ark
Smarty Wiliams
Sandy Toole
Chuck T
Smarty
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