Greatest Fire Chief in the World Praised by Public Letter
A Chicago Fire Department fire marshal praises Paine's Celery Compound in a unsolicited testimonial dated December 12 1901. The letter extols the remedy for indigestion nervousness and lack of energy while highlighting Fire Chief Musham as a model of nerve and leadership in the world’s finest brigade.
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Paine
Mr. Masham
Musham
Chicago Fire Department
Marshal Musham
W. H. Masham
Chicago, Il
Heavy Snow Paralyzes Tennessee Cities and Towns
A historic snowstorm swept Tennessee on February 15. Eastern counties report 2 to 18 inches, western areas from 15 inches to three feet, triggering floods and disruption. Huntington coal dealers fail to deliver fuel, Martin roadways hinder travel, and Nashville streetcars halt part of Friday with widespread business suspension.
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Huntingdon
Martin
Nashville
Heaviest man in New York dies at 689 pounds
Dennis Lahey, a Laurel Till florist, dies of pneumonia in New York. He weighed 689 pounds and was regarded as the heaviest man in the state. In Pittsburg, Mrs. Soffel shows continued improvement as a visiting preacher prays for strength against mental torture yet to come. The hospital maintains close guard over the woman.
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New Yorkx
Dennis Lahey
Laurel Till
Pittsburg
A Steady Worker Coffee Works Slow But Sure
A healthful notice promoting Postum Food Coffee as a safe alternative to coffee. It argues coffee harms nerves stomach and eyes and claims Postum rebuilds nerve centers, tastes coffee like, and must be boiled at least 15 minutes. Includes instructions on proper preparation and purity assurances.
McNulty Wins Prank in Indiana Campaign Jest
James McNulty, a Republican candidate for justice of the peace, was duped at a Terre Haute Lincoln League meeting in a practical joke. A ruse with a supposed ward boss and a fake staffer led McNulty to distribute cards and boast of support, only to learn the supposed allies were a postmaster and a nonpolitical setup. He left amused and embarrassed after the hoax exposed the scam.
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James McNulty
Justice of the Peace
Indianapolis
Lincoln League
Terre Haute
McNulty
Howe
Seeler
Jones
New Castle
Petition Filed To Nominate Jesse Overstreet For Congress
The petition to place Jesse Overstreet on the county ballot for congressman includes numerous Republican signers such as H. H. Hanna A. C. Harris F. D. Stalnaker J. W. Fesler John B. Elam Fred C. Gardner and many others. The list features prominent party figures like Henry Rush George W. Bliss J. B. Kealing and John G. Kirkwood among dozens of supporters.
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Jesse Overstreet
H. H. Hanna
A. C. Harris
F. D. Stalnaker
J. W. Fesler
John B. Elam
Fred C. Gardner
D. M. Parry
BE. Sweet
T. E. Potter
Gordon
Louis H. Levy
A. M. Glossbrenner
Henry Rush
Ovid B. Jameson
J. W. Holliday
M. G. Mclain
Chalmers Brown
Harry New
R. O. Hawking
Floyd A. Woods
Wiliam N. Harding
C. C. Perry
T. A. Wynne
George F. Mull
George B. Elliott
Larz A. Whitcomb
F. E. Matson
O. P. Ensley
Lew W. Cooper
Merrill Moores
W. P. Herrod
C. N. Thompson
Eddy M. Campbell
H. B. Smith
R. P. "van Camp
F. A. Joss
Geo. Brown
J. B. Kealing
John G. Kirkwood
George W. Bliss
T. A. Swain
Robert H. Bryson
Charles H. Lanier
Henry Moore
George F. McGinnis
Seven Die as Boulder Slams Train Near Little Rock
A massive rock slid down a hillside and struck a C O G railroad work train twenty miles west of Little Rock. Seven men were killed, with fourteen injured. Most victims were colored, except Samuel Simon and B L Jones. The accident happened Friday afternoon on a steep slope.
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Little Rock
Ark
Samuel Simon
B. L. Jones
Miss Roosevelt to Visit Berlin After Coronation
A London special reports gossip in American circles that Miss Roosevelt will travel to Berlin as a guest of Ambassador White after the coronation ceremonies. The plan, it is said, follows Kaiser Wilhelm II order to extend imperial hospitality to the president's daughter amid Anglo American cordialities.
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New York
London
Roosevelt
Germany
Ambassador White
Berlin
Prince Henry
United States
Best ice crop in years at local gatherings
A lively week in Indianapolis featured a Friday night talent concert at Central Christian Church, a Monday open meeting of Indianapolis Lodge 146, Switchmen’s Union, and a Saturday Spanish club gathering at the Y M C A. Notable items include Charles F Churchman buying Broadway property for 215000, Ira W Howerth lecturing at the Propylaeum, a Banner temple No 37 benefit ball at Tomlinson hall, and a Goethe study at the German house. The Independent turnverein held its annual mask carnival, John Thorne’s injury at Myers block, and updates on library and charity affairs.
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Indianapolis
Switchmen’s Union
Central Labor Union Hall
Charles F. Churchman
Charles E. Merrineld
Broadway
Fifteenth St
Tomlinson Hall
Banner Temple No
Rathbone Sisters
A. R. Hohlfeld
University of Wisconsin
Goethe
John Thorne
Carpenter
New Jersey St
Myers Block
Twenty-fourth St
Turnverein
A.H. Snow
Butler, Snow & Butler
G. P. Putnam’s Sons
New York
America
Snow
Washington
Hully Gee
Central-ave
L. H. McClellan
Cleveland Club
Monon
Linton
Mooresville
Audubon Society
Board of Works
Park Board
Gypsy seeks return of money from mother at fair grounds
Pete Morgan of the Stanley Sypsy camp hires a lawyer for a $10 fee to sue his mother over $300 to $400 of his savings she kept. Morgan fears a mass escape by fellow gypsies as a constable moves to prevent flight. He claims thousands may be hidden at the fair grounds.
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Pete Morgan
Fair Grounds
Pete
Justice Smock's Court
Morgan
Strenuous Adaville Wedding Ends in Riot and Jailings
In Plymouth county Iowa nineteen men sit in Lemars jail after a riot at Adaville hall during a wedding celebration for W. M. Parker and Mrs. Josie Clarey. Shots shattered windows, damaged furniture, and stoves belched smoke as masked guests clashed with protesters. No serious injuries reported despite black eyes and torn hair.
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Sioux City
Plymouth County
Lemars
Adaville
W. M. Parker
Josie Clarey
Mount Pleasant
Adaville Hall
Parker
Two Indiana babies burn to death in separate incidents
In Hammond Eddie Newark, 3, son of a Standard Oil employee, struck a match and set fire to his baby sister's clothes. the child died before the mother returned from a grocery trip. In Union City Dr B T Messick's infant also died after a flame from a wall paper ignited when placed near a stove for warmth.
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Hammond Boy
Dr. Messick
Union City
Hammond, Ind
Eddie Newark
Standard Oil Company
Ind
B. T. Messick
Rag picker fined for contempt handling flag bag in Boston
Feb 15 in Boston Mier Rathman a rag picker faced Judge Ely charged with contempt for using the American flag in a junk bag. The 189% law imposes a 100 dollar maximum fine. Rathman testified he bought the bag filled with rags and said he did not know the bag’s material. He was fined 20 dollars.
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Ely
Rathman
Firemen Risked Lives at Bennett's Hospital Dissecting Room
Chicago February 15 Firemen fighting a hospital blaze entered the dissecting room to remove seven bodies. Six were saved, the seventh was incinerated. Marshal Cooke ordered the rescue amid smoke and flames as crews dragged hoses and searched the top floor lab. Loss totaled about $5000.
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Chicago
Bennett's Hospital
Marshal Cooke
In State Courts Summary of Indiana Civil and Criminal Actions
George Ilias of Caseyville is jailed on a charge of shouting with intent to kill Mrs. Mary Sosopski. Charles Graphman of Vincennes sues Pennsylvania Railroad for 310,000 in damages after a wreck. W H K Green’s Denver banker assets were sold to satisfy a Denver Odd Fellows claim. Marion Foreman injured in an Indianapolis and Greenfield interurban wreck seeks 25,000 in Hancock County. Mrs. Mary E. Greenawalt of Butler awarded 5,000 against Lake Shore Railroad for injuries near LaGrange crossing signals. Mrs. George Stull sues saloonist Wm Swiney and bonds for 2,000 after her husband was killed in a Fountain County saloon fight.
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Marion Foreman
Indianapolis
Greenfield
Hancock
Henry County
Mary E. Greenawalt
Butler
Lake Shore Railroad
Lagrange
George Stull
Fountain County
Swiney
Stull
Oysters scarce as cold weather lingers in East
Frank Kamps says Indianapolis supply remains tight and warmer weather is needed for plentiful oysters. The cold eastern conditions halt oyster gathering, keeping prices high and availability limited.
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Frank Kamps
Indianapolis
Albatross Fishing Vessel Lost in North Sea
The Ostend coastal report says the fishing vessel Albatross was lost in the North Sea on Saturday with five crew members drowned. Local rescuers searched the area, and the tragedy highlights perilous conditions for offshore fishermen.
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Ostend
Albatross
North Sea
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Camden Messenger
A Camden South Carolina newspaper urges readers to keep Chamberlains Cough Remedy at home as a safeguard against coughs colds and especially croup. The letter cites repeated family use and recommends rapid use to prevent croup in children with druggists selling the product.
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Chamberlain
Camden
S.C) Messenger
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad by Dentist G H Clay
An advertising note from G H Clay M D dentist at 150 N It Can Save You Money. It promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a card imprinted on every bar and claims fourteen years with the New York Dental Company delivering best work only.
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G. H. Clay
M. D
New York Dental Company
Columbia Club Directors Elected At Friday Meeting
Columbia club directors elected Samuel E B Sweet as president Ford Woods as vice president Frank D Stalnaker as secretary and Horace E Smith as treasurer. The club now has 1300 members and last year’s receipts exceeded 180000 dollars.
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Columbia
Samuel EB. Sweet
Ford Woods
Frank D. Stalnaker
Horace E. Smith
Laxative Bromo Quinine: Grove's Signature On Boxes
The ad notes Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause and carries E. W. Grove's signature on every box, highlighting authenticity and remedy claims.
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E. W. Grove
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