Illinois Official Weds Mary Estelle Spitter
Lawrence Yates Sherman lieutenant governor of Illinois quietly married Miss Mary Estelle Spitter. News of the wedding spread after his request for privacy, explaining recent trips to Effingham and lavish tailor orders. Sherman, a monastic gadfly with invective oratory, has long balanced politics with law practice and past interstate commerce work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Yates Sherman
Illinois
Mary Estelle Spitter
Sherman
Cullom
Hopkins
Deneen
Haman
Yates
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Spanish Claims Commission
Washington
Ohio
Gen Willcocks lauded for crushing Zakka Khel forts in Indian frontier war
General Sir James Willcocks, veteran of campaigns from Afghanistan to Ashanti, led a 9,000 strong punitive expedition against the Zakka Khels on the Indian frontier. His forces wrecked forts and villages, killed hundreds, and endured a ridge‑line terrain famed for sharpshooters. He may win further honors from the Imperial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Willcocks
India
Leinster Regiment
Willcocks
West African Frontier Force
Ashanti
Coomassie
South Africa
Glens
London
Brownlow Renominated for Sixty-First Congress in Tennessee
Representative Walter P. Brownlow is unanimously renominated by the First Tennessee congressional committee for the Sixty-first Congress with no opposition. The district, once represented by Andrew Johnson, marks Brownlow as a long-serving Republican with 16 years in public life, including roles as postmaster and National Soldiers' Home board member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter P. Brownlow
Brownlow
Congressional Committee of
Tennessee
Andrew Johnson
Brown Jon
Roosevelt
Walter P
Jonesboro
House of Representatives
Forty-seventh
Congress
Republican National Committee
National Soldiers’ Home
United States
Fielding Seen as Laurier Successor in Canada
Prominent Canadian William S Fielding, former Halifax premier and finance minister, is viewed as Laurier’s natural successor. Once a Halifax newspaperman, he rose to premier of Nova Scotia in 1890s before entering federal government duties and shaping tariff policy and inter-imperial relations. He is poised to become prime minister when Laurier steps down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Fielding
Wilfrid Laurier
Fielding
Canada
Halifax
N. S
Halifax City
Sir Wilfrid
Ottawa
Mr. Fielding
Britain
Germany
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Ding
Remarkable Frost Disasters Across Earth Linked to Ice
A Pearsons Weekly inspired summary recalls fatal frost incidents around the world. It details a Vistula thaw flooding rivers with ice dams, a Wieringen disaster where a frozen Zuider Zee floe split and drowned skaters, and a Sand Point Michigan gale that sent homes sliding on ice to water. It also mentions a Colorado North Park fog called the white death, a fine ice particle mist that chilled bodies to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's Weekly
Vistula
Gallela
Szenezin
Wieringen
Zuider Zee
Lake Michigan
Sandpoint
Colorado
North Park
Spain in America and the Spanish legacy
The article argues that knowledge of Spain is essential to understanding American history. It notes Spanish explorers, colonial records, and a lasting linguistic influence across the United States. It highlights Spanish place names, a large Spanish speaking population in the southwest, and the recent inclusion of Spanish in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
America
Hemisphere
Atlantic
United States
Florida
Straits of
Vancouver
Southwest
Dudley Buys Horse From Friend in Business Deal
A fragmentary exchange reveals Dudley purchased a horse recently from a friend described as being “in the business.” The dialogue hints at secrecy or dodgy sourcing in the transaction.
Philippine Assembly Faces Future Under Mixed Party Influence
The young Philippine assembly nears its first session end with Nacionalista dominance and mixed minority groups. Independence remains a campaign slogan while practical bills on education taxation and agriculture move slowly through a commission led by American members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Assembly
Nacionalista
Independent
Progresista
Immediatista
Independista
Nacional
Osmena
Taft
Assembly
Congress
Commission
Hats of horse hair set to lead season's fashion
The Craftsman reports horse hair hats using fine grandmother style material with feather trims and gauze flowers. Elizabeth C. Niemann of Philadelphia wins first prize for a textile design a peacock portiere to be done in applique embroidery with bold blues greens and ivories. Kerlin police plan limits on defacing streets by electric signs focusing on placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth C. Niemann
Philadelphia
Kerlin
Enormous Coral Reef Off North Australia Described
A description of the Great Barrier Reef along the northern coast of Australia notes it is the world’s largest coral reef. It spans over 1,000 miles in length and about 30 miles in width.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Fright and Fun With Early Steam Cars Told
A brief note from Joseph Hatton recounts 19th century anxiety over steam locomotives on roads. Trevithick era cars startled toll gates and travelers, with tollmen trembling as engines puffed by, blamed by locals as evil apparitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hatton
Trevithick
Satan
Billion Dollar Grags Seed Catalog Promotion
An advertisement extols several seed offerings from John A. Salzer Seed Co including Billion Dollar Grass and Macaroni Wheat promising high yields and three crops per year. It invites readers to send postage for the original seed catalog and lists other seeds and promotions with pricing notes and a 140 package offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
America
Sly Miller
Victoria
Crosse
Wis. K
Facing the Enemy and Hard Winter for Cattle
Two Civil War veterans clash over perceived valor in camp jokes. The piece notes a harsh winter hurting cattle and horses with poor feed. farmers mix a home remedy using Germs Compound, Willow Charcoal, Ginger, salt, and oil cake to feed livestock twice daily.
Truthful juror and quirky ads make odd mix in column
A St Louis businessman is recalled for jury duty in a humorous scene as names and ages are traded in a courtroom. The excerpt also echoes a parade of early 20th century ads promising cures and products, including catarrh remedies and family pills, with quips about cigars and appreciation.
Mothers urged to inspect CASTORIA bottles for safety
The notice advises mothers to examine every CASTORIA bottle for safety and authenticity. It promotes Garfield Tea as a simple herbal laxative that regulates liver and kidneys, overcomes constipation, and brings good health.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Hope
An appeal promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. Letters from women in West Union and Bardstown praise its health restoration and fertility outcomes. The ad claims thirty years of use and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Maggie Gilmer
West Union
8. C
Pinkham
Josephine Hall
Bardstown
Piles Cured In 6 To 14 Days In Ad Claim
A vintage ad claims piles can be cured in six to fourteen days with Fazolant Mest and offers a money back guarantee. The text also advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and mentions a proverb about sticking to the right.
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Jack Frost
Dudley
Manila
Thomas ¥. Millard
New York Times
Queson
Maud
Lord
Westchester County
New York
New York City
Cenor
Sergio Osmena
Philippine, Assembly
Kesper
Satanic
St. Louis
John Smith
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Kinnan & Marvin
Whitesale Druggista
Hall
Burgsrane
Bulgaria
Rustia
Haliburton
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Dodds
Guarah
Everett
Ine Atructiona
Walker & Williams Am
Nat'l Bank
Washe
North Butte
Mer
Atock
E. M. Buchanan & CQ
Investment Shounitio
Broadway
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