Cancer Germs and Doctors Debate a Cure
Indianapolis doctors question recent cancer germ claims by Dr. Roswell Parr of Buffalo. The piece traces various researchers discovering cancer organisms, the accidental bubble finding, and plans to develop an anti toxin, aiming to treat cancer like diphtheria. The report notes funding and calls for independent verification before progress.
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Indianapolis
Roswell Parr
Buffalo
Perk
New York
Cone Indianapolis
F. B. Wynn
Wynn
Sr. Park
H. BR. Gaylord
Park
Gaylora
Gaylory
Gambling Among Church Members Speech Warns of Stock Market Temptations
In Boston on May 14 Bishop Lawrence addressed the Massachusetts diocesan convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church warning that gambling dangers tempt youth. He links stock market fervor to a broader vice of haste to get rich and urges self-examination among churchgoers to curb the appeal of gambling, even among communicants.
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Boston
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Protestant Episcopal Church
Schwab Named Guardian for Bowman Orphan
Harrisburg May 14 Charles M Schwab president of the steel trust was appointed guardian for Donald J Bowman the orphan son of an old friend. The estate is valued at 600 dollars and Schwab gave bond for 2000 dollars.
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Harrisburg
Chas. M. Schwab
Steel Trust
Donald J. Bowman
Mottos and guarantees tied to Cascarets candy claim
A fragment notes a motto linked to Cascarets candy and an ironclad guarantee offered to users. It mentions druggists and a magic eta, with references to selling terms and distributors.
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Wg Sc
Brave Bull Dog Dies Defending Children at Irving Park
In Chicago May 14 the white bull terrier Jack died defending four Geh hare children from a charging bull. The dog placed itself between the youngsters and the beast, clamping its jaws on the bull’s hind leg as the bull defied capture. Spaceman Sullivan from Hinman Street station rescued the children and Father Gebhardt mourns the faithful animal.
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Chicago
Jack
John Gehhare
Irving Park
Mr. Gebhardt
Ile
Anu
Goring
Spaceman Sullivan
Hinman-st
Parkerford Town Besieged by Painless Tooth Puller
In Parkerford Pennsylvania a traveling dentist named Todd drew over 1,030 teeth from residents of a 400-person village. The show charged ten cents, liniment sales followed each extraction, and townsfolk joked about mass gumminess while the Union church hosted the event.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Parkerford
Schuylkill Division
Todd
Jim Wentworth
Jim
Clauda Brownback
Tony
Union Church
Cannon's Will Disposes of Million Estate in Utah
May 4 Salt Lake City. The will of George Q Cannon is filed for probate. It allocates about 1,000,000 to two parts. The first part 3200,000 in gilt edged securities stays in trust until Cannon's youngest child reaches majority. Each of his 33 children gets land and cash at majority or marriage, with the rest to be divided when the youngest child is of age. The remainder 800,000 with 33,000 acres of farmland and stakes in mills and banks goes to the George Q Cannon association held in trust until the youngest child is 40. Also notes Cannon had four wives and provision for their maintenance. An advertisement for Twood's Barlaparula promotes health benefits.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Cannon
George Q. Cannon
Bil
Martinsville
Hot Springs
Trunks Telescopes and Harness Cash Payments
A note lists trunks telescopes harness and cash or payments owed at 31 FE Washington Street. Contains sparse details and unreadable context. No clear event date or party names available in readable text.
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Washireton St
Fine California Wines Brardies Bottled Goods
California wine dealer Schuller's at 210 N Meril is listed for bottled goods and brandy offerings. The fragment notes fine wines and brandies in a small retail entry with no clear details on prices or hours.
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California
Schuller’s
Indiana Dental College Opens for Day Patient Services
Indiana Dental College accepts patients from 8 a m to 6 p m for all kinds of dental work. S W Cor Delaware and Chiosts provides access to dental care for the public during these hours.
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Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosts
Rescue Mission Lifts Fallen Women In Indianapolis
At 406 S Pennsylvania St the Rescue mission led by Rev W B Wheeler assists dissipated women to rebuild lives. Last year 73 returned home and 3391 received aid and advice. The agency acts as a selective employment and placement office, helps find homes, and holds gospel meetings five nights weekly.
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Indianapolis
S. Pennsylvania St
W. B. Wheeler
Sether
I.emission
Wheeler
Mission Nfe
M. A. MecIlhenny
Rena Dowler
Mission
Reformatory
Joe Warren
Mothers’ Meeting
Children's Industrial School
Young Man Driven to Self Harm by Cigarette Addiction
A 20 year old man in New York on May 14 battled self harm and attacked his father and two police officers as he endured long term cigarette addiction. He was restrained in a straitjacket and taken to Harlem hospital then Bellevue in the insane pavilion. He reportedly smoked up to 15 packs a day.
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New RK
4Th St
Harlem
Mooney
Bellevue
An Autopsy on a Cow in Brisk County
County coroner Dr. Brayton notes cerebral hemorrhage as the cause of death of a cow. He recalls trading a shotgun for the animal and describes following it to the morgue on Sellers' farm where the brain was examined amid odd garbled phrases.
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Brayton
Wegman Piano Patent Tuning Fork Ad
Carlin and Lennox advertise patent tuning fork for Wegman piano agents. Clark Art Studio at 16 N Illinois offers framing at cost.
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Wegman
Carlin & Lennox
Clark Art Studio
N. Illinois
Man’s “boo” costs Wallingford man $1,000 in damages
In New Haven on May 14 a superior court decision awarded Miss Ethel Bartholomew 700 and her father 300 after Charles Parmelee of Wallingford frightened the girl with a loud “boo” and shuffling feet in February 1900. She suffered nervous hysteria. Parmelee may appeal, claiming heredity.
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New Haven
Conn
Charles It. Parmelee
Wallingford
Parmélee
Wheeler
Ethel Bartholomew
James D. Bartholomew
Parmelee
Miss Bartholomew
Clara Booth
Rheumatism Tale Shows Endless Remedies and Frustration
A limping man recounts a long quest for relief from rheumatism. He details failed cures from witch hazel, pills, Turkish baths, salt soaks, and diets, noting temporary relief but no cure. He analyzes the disease as a blood chemical issue tied to kidney and digestive function and laments costly, repeated treatments.
Race Around Globe Prompted by Paris Newspapers
In Paris on May 14 two newspapers announced a friendly globe girdling race. One reporter will depart for St Petersburg and the other for Havre, each moving in opposite directions. They vow to make no unnecessary stops and to complete the circuit with minimal delays.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Havre
Sunday School Protest Sparks Marion County Debate
The Marion county Sunday-school association discusses the boy problem and related issues at a meeting. Local leaders consider outreach and policy steps amid concerns raised by members.
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Marion County Sunday-school Association
Messenger Service Boosts Youth In Church Work
A Marion county plan, already operating at Tabernacle presbyterian church, forms a messenger service for boys ages 10 to 15. Members wear badges only on duty and perform tasks for religious activities. Officers include George Moore president and Rush Tuttle secretary. The group has 21 members, meets biweekly, and recently helped cancel a late entertainment by delivering notices to invitees.
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Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Marion County Association
Twe
Tabernacle “Service
George Moore
Fred Sheigert
Rush
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Bers
Twood
Rev. Wheeler
Father
Dr. Pierce
Thomas A. Swarts, Esq
Columbus
Ohio
Trice Medical Navn
R. V. Pierce
Balfato
Bishop Remedy Co
Ak Drug Loans
Washington && Indiaga
San Francisco
Galariis
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