Aguinaldo Signs His Name With An X In Hong Kong Visit
Montreal dated report recounts W. W. Mitchell meeting Aguinaldo in Hong Kong on July 4, 1898. Mitchell describes Aguinaldo as stocky, under five feet four, with ugly features yet well groomed and intelligent, possessing great natural influence and a reticent but persuasive manner. He signed his name with an X and is noted as lacking formal education while expressing warmth toward Americans.
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Montreal
W. W. Mitchell
Westmount
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Mitchell
Uncle Sam
United States
Hong Kong
United States Navy
Manila Bay
Dewey
Manila
Mother Killed Starving Baby In Woods Case
In Bridgeport Connecticut on April 19 Josephine Savatsky a sixteen year old Hungarian girl confessed to killing her baby boy and named nineteen year old Charles Scerbak as the instigator. She said hunger drove her and that Scerbak urged the act and promised marriage while denying he suggested the death. She claimed the child's father is a colonel in the Hungarian army and that she was banished from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Josephine Savatsky
Charles Scerbak
Hungary
Scerbak
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Digestion Cure
The article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the proper solution for indigestion and blood purification through improved digestion. It argues that pure blood comes from wholesome food, that digestion rests at the root of many health woes, and claims the tablets provide relief without long-term dependence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stan
Ai Estion
Big Wife Spanks Little Husband in Divorce Suit
In Reading Pennsylvania on April 19 Joseph H Seiverd a leading shoe manufacturer weighed 125 pounds while his wife 150. He won a divorce suit citing barbarous cruel treatment. His testimony described repeated blows and a shoe spanking with him calling her a big devil.
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Reading
Joseph H. Seiverd
Six new trains bought for Missouri Pacific service
Missouri Pacific purchased six new wide end vestibuled trains for fast service between St. Louis and Colorado points and Salt Lake City via Ogden. The trains include buffet parlor and reclining chair cars and Pullman palace sleepers. They’ll begin operation in May, boosting daily and through services, with a cut off via Harrisonville and Paola to shorten miles, route west of Pueblo via Denver and Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Colorado Points
Salt Lake
Ogden
Utah
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Salt Lake City
Harrisonville
Paola
Kas
Kansas City
Denver & Rio Grande
Poor horses fed to wild beasts a Buffalo Times notice
A Buffalo Times item laments retired street horses now slated for slaughter to feed wild animals at Bostock's arena. It urges Buffalo residents to donate drunk husbands for the animals to render entertainment and food. An accompanying blurb promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as instant relief for injuries.
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Bostock
Animal Arena
Buffalo Times
Dr. Thomas
New Schedule Improves Indy Martinsville Spence Rail Service
Indianapolis and Vincennes Division announces new schedule taking effect Sunday April 14. Passenger train service will be increased and improved between Indianapolis and Martinsville and Spencer in both directions. See agents for particulars or address W W Richardson, D P A.
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Indianapolis
Martinsville
Spencer
W. W. Richardson
Why Be Deaf Thousands Seek New Electric Cure
Thousands of Indianapolis residents seek restoration of hearing through the Famous New Electro-Vibration Discovery. Advert copy touts Dr Tomson as the specialist offering free consultations and trials, claiming cures were achieved and inviting the public to visit him for evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Electro-Vibration Discovery Restores Hearing Claimed
Reports from multiple individuals including W. H. Cross and Mrs. J. C. Wilson claim the Electro-Vibration Discovery cures deafness from measles and pneumonia, partial deafness in children, and chronic ear discharge. Testimonials cite immediate hearing improvement and complete restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
J. C. Wilson
South California Street
Dr Tomson Clinic Hours At Stevenson Building
Dr Tomson in the Stevenson Building, Indianapolis, announces hours daily from 8 30 to 6 30 with Wednesday and Saturday evenings until 9 and Sundays from 9 a m to p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Indianapolis
Gannon to be released after seven years in jail
Jas Gannon, jailed seven years for contempt in Scranton, awaits release as a new law allows his legal transfer of a disputed property without his signature. At 68, he refused to sign the deed behind a judgment against his father, enduring seven years of prison amid changing city topography and shifting family fortunes.
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Scranton
Jas. Gannon
Gannon
Supreme Court
Mrs Hall and Kupfer fight Gilman fortunes in court
In Bridgeport on April 19 Katharine Kupfer, a young artist and ward of tea merchant Gilman, disputes Mrs Hall’s claim to be Gilman’s adopted daughter. Kupfer says Gilman referred to her as Katie and prepared papers for adoption, though she declined. She claims to possess witnesses and notes about the studio and gallery as her property and hints at a will possible discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Potts Hall
George F. Gilman
Mr. Gilman
Miss Kupfer
Country roads paved with gold in Thompson township
In Thompson township, MConnellburg, authorities report rock used for road macadam tests rich in gold and silver. Analysts find examples ranging from 1.75 to 34.60 dollars per ton, sparking countywide excitement over the unexpected mineral value of local rock.
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M'Connellburg
Thompson Township
Houston County
United States
Joseph H. Covall
Dean's Ointment Noted To Cure Hemorrhoids
C F Cornwell of Valley Street Saugerties New York reports that his hemorrhoids plagued him and nearly drove him wild until Dean's Ointment provided quick and permanent relief after doctors failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N. Y
Bargain Week for Upright Pianos at Baldwin Music Store
Three nearly new upright pianos advertised this week by Baldwin Music Store at bargain prices. Potential buyers urged to visit showroom for details and pricing.
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Baldwin Music Store
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup teething remedy
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
Indiana Dental College Opens for Morning Patient Intake
Indiana Dental College at Delaware and Chestnut streets begins accepting patients from 8 a m for all kinds of dental work. The Ss W Cor organization corridor is listed as the access point for those seeking treatment today.
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Toda
Burglary Tale From Fragments
A broken police briefing hints at a method a burglar might use to access a home via climbing a tree to reach a window, grabbing the frame and entering. The garbled text provides no clear names, dates, or locations.
Special low California tickets via Southern Pacific Ogden Sunset routes
From February 12 and every Tuesday through April 30, special low rate colonist tickets will be sold via the Southern Pacific Ogden and Sunset routes to California. From Chicago 30, from St Louis Memphis and New Orleans 27 50, from Omaha Kansas City etc 2. East and north rates also offered. For details contact W G Netmyer 238 Clark St Chicago or W Connor Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Building.
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Southern Pacific Company
Ogden
Sunset
California
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphis
New Orleans
Omaha
Kansas City
G. Netmyer
P. Co
Clark St
Mancago
Connor
Chamber; Commerce
Cincinnati
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Aeriean
Marshall
Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis & Vincennes Division
W. H. Cross
Lynn Street
DR. Tomson
Nate
Mrs. Hall
Gilmore
Bridgeport, Conn
Tailon
Eton
Conrad
A. B. Meyer & CO
Portland
General Office
Pennsylvania St
Michigan ‘St
Senate Ave
Indiana Dental College
Ss. W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosts
THE
Central Printing Company
West Pearl Street
Vories
Roney
Pinkham
Kilmer
Dr. Pierce
Scott
Warner
Bell
Stuckmeyer
SUN
the Sun
Sm. At
Ace Fee
Ohio-at
Denison Hotel
Sample
Pat
Goodyear
E. Washington St
Vonnegut Hardware CO
E. Washington St. Tetepnaite
Kyle
Ohrost
Orig
American Remedy Co
Mutic Hall
Boston
Mass
Henry J. Hayer
Bess
W. Washington St
Indianapolis, Ing
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