Charlatanism and Religion in Topeka Press
A Philadelphia Times critique targets Rev. Sheldon and rival papers for sensational and profit driven religious charlatanism. It condemns the spread of infidel sermons and circulars exploiting books to boost sales, urging restraint from newspapers and clergy alike.
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Oir
Onenavn
Sheld
Topeka
Philadelphia Times
Topeka Sater Journal
Topeka Daily Capital
BE. W. Howe
Atchison Daily
Sheldon
Bot
Topeka State Journal
Mr. Howe
Will Brio
Upital
State Journal
Aives
Joudel
Bridgeport Talk of Speakeasy and Gambling Den
A whispered Bridgeport speakeasy with a government license is said to exist but attract few patrons. The party dame was subpoenaed as a reference, and council members, all anti speakeasy, pledge action. Expect a council session Friday night with possible action.
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Bridgeport
United States
Clarksburg
Does it Pay to Buy Cheap and Boschee's German Syrup
A compact ad-like notice touts Boschee's German Syrup as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles, claiming it heals, reduces inflammation, and aids expectoration. It urges trying one bottle and notes availability at Grafton Drug & Chemical Co. and Monroe & Brohard's in Flemington. Also advertises laundry services at 20 cents per adult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Monroe & Brohard’s
Flemington
Graft Drug & Chemical Co
Railroad Yard Thefts by Three Grafton Fairmont Gangs
Three Baltimore and Ohio railroad theft rings operated in the Fairmont and Grafton yards and shops over two to three months, stealing brass bearings engine brasses and various iron and mutilating items to hid identity. Detectives arrested Mar Voxer and Alex Mill with dozens of thousands of pounds involved, plus additional suspects and secured bonds. Detective Shorts led the case, with charges pending against several others as the investigation narrows.
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Fairmont
Grafton
Jobo Shorts
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio Secret Service
West Virginia
Mar- Voxer
Unger
Justice Dawson
Taylor County
Alex Mill
Fleming
Mulrmonot
Hill
Shorts
Fairmann
Ginsburg
Wheeling Register
Boers Defiant Move in South Africa War
The Boer leaders pledge defiance as British forces under Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener capture Bloemfontein and push toward Pretoria. Kruger vows to fight to death while Johannesburg faces destruction. The Transvaal battles consolidation as tension and violence mount, signaling grim prospects for peace.
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Petuss
Ita
Leds Republie
Prevoria
Ubell
Kruger
Bloemfontein
Ree
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Late Col Kemble Died At Age 76 In 1900
Col Kemble died March 3 1900 at his sister Mrs Rebecca Coplin’s home near Woll Summit. He was buried Sunday at the old M P Church cemetery donated by his father over sixty years ago. Born August 1823 he was the sixth of ten children and spent most of his life in the community. He united with the M P Church in youth and, during illness, said he was ready to die. Burial services were led by Revs Queen and Smith. Peace to his ashes.
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Col
WP. Kemble
Rebecca Coplin
Wolls Summit
Pruntytown
M. Pp
Col. Kemble
M. P. Church
Queen and Smith
Reform School News
Brass Stealing at Fairmont Leads to Bond for Alec Hill
Alec Hill held on $500 bond after detectives uncovered brass and iron thefts tied to the Ohio Mississippi railroad yards in Fairmont. Investigators traced heated brass marks and iron pieces to Hill, with youths said to have supplied the items. Hill pled guilty at a preliminary hearing before Justice Fleming and was released on bond.
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Alec Hill
Shorts
Secret Service
Justice Fleming
Hill
Fleming
Fairmont and
West Virginia mine accidents in 1899 report
The chief mine inspector records 116 accidents in West Virginia mines during 1899, with 47 fatal and 69 non fatal. Causes include falls of coal, mine cars, powder explosions, machinery, and various other incidents. Also mentions Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised with price and retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Drum Hor
A Woman's Mistake in Trusting Lydia Pinkham Remedy
Explains that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the best remedy for female ills, warns against trying new alternatives, and cites testimonials from Mrs. M. W. Minurn of New Orleans and Mrs. W. H. Walters of Cold Spring Harbor asserting recovery after using the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Suppressed Periods Helped by Lydia E Pinkham Medicine
A reader in Visalia California reports long suppression of menses lasting over a year and a half. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier, her periods returned and she gained strength. A second user from Haverhill Massachusetts describes years of irregular menstruation and pain, relief beginning with one bottle and total cure after several bottles, with monthly symptoms decreasing.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lexa Gaines
Visalia
Tulare Co
Cal
Eta Quinney
Stage Street
Haverhill
Mass
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound touted for remedies
Advertorial claims of backache and womb troubles succumbing to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Patient letters praise relief after years of pain, bedrest, and ineffective doctors. Also brief note mentions Sentinel Company's Main Street real estate for sale in three blocks near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sentinel Company
Notice of deposition in Taylor county circuit court
George E. Johnson plaintiff seeks depositions from Elizabeth Johnson and other witnesses. Depositions to be read as evidence in Gratton West Virginia at B. P. F. Bailey attorney office March 2, 1900 between designated hours. If not completed, taking may be adjourned daily until finished.
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West Virginia
Taylor County
Georgy E. Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson
Chineary
Vicoult
Anid Court
George KE. Johnson
John G. Bt. Clair
Lair
John G. ST
W Jenkins
T,co
B. Jenkins
Withona
John G. At
Clair
Alloke
John G.st. Clair
Hv, Bailey
Maintitt
George J. Johnson
Circuit Court
George E. Johnson
Ken
B. P F. Bailey
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank
Gratton
Taylor
West Virgina
BF. Bailey
GEO
E. Johnson
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Arnone Sr
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Oda Fellows Temple
Litrobe
Erand
Lull
Burson
Gee
W. Chavrs
Hawley
Valley Unétion
Lowa
Jenkins
Nan Andrews
Lal
RK. Bigelow
Ft. Worth
Texas
C. MH. Head
Stockton
Goranie Bfton Drug and Chemical Company
Grafton, W. Va
Ity
Burdett
Sau
Gertrude Shest
Wilfred
Judge Holt
West Grafton
Gratton Marble Works
J. Willhide
Prop'r
Willhide
Geena Berk
Charlatanis&s and Religion
Spaid Old Bridgeport
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bolter
Edger
Ron
Parrusny Mir
Bethesda
Ohio
K. Fairbank Company, Et Lous
New York
M. W. Minurn
Canal Street
New Orleans
Lydia
Pinkham
Mus
C. E. Foran
Monett, Mo
Vegeland
Aniance
Stxverson
Sabouraud
Sutherland
T. C. Elliott
Latrobe St
Odd Fellows
American Surety Co
GEO. M. Whitescarver
Kiki Chemical CO
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