Golden Specific advertised as cure for drunkards
An old hoax advertisement touts Golden Specific as a secret home remedy to cure drunkenness. It claims a wife or daughter can mix it into food or drinks without the drinker noticing, cites a testimonial from Mrs. Harry Burnside, and urges sending name and address to Dr. James in Cincinnati for a free sample and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry’ Burnside
Eeera
Golden
Lane
Tames
Glenn Building
Cincinnati
Onio
Emough
Framed Of A Disaster In Martinique
Mrs. Chambers M. Craig of Hagerstown Maryland writes of Americans being disliked in Martinique and of natives hooting locals and stoning U S consul's daughters in Morne Rouge. She recounts a dream predicting doom that spurred a dangerous return aboard the Roraima, the ship's last voyage before it was destroyed by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St. Pierre
President directs review of Rathbone case in Cuba court
Washington May 14 The president ordered Secretary Root to confer with the Cuban court of appeals regarding Maj E G Rathbone’s case. A new trial in the lower courts was requested but the president chose to send the matter to the appeals court to grant it authority. Also, a pardon was granted to S Frost former special attorney in the justice department who served a year for contempt of court tied to the Noni mining scandals.
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Washington
Root
Cuban Court of Appeals
Maj
E. G. Rathbone
Rathbone
Court of Appeals
Frost
Department of Justice
Alameda County
California
Feared Collapse on Teresa Lovico After St Pierre Eruption
James Taylor of St Kitts describes the Italy bound Teresa Lovico at St Pierre during the eruption. A cyclone of smoke and fire killed many as ships burned, with Irvine village nearly destroyed and survivors recounting the immense heat and ash. Prudent, a crewman, details explosions, waves of fire, and a perilous escape to the Roraima then rescue by the Suchet.
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Fort DE France
Teresa Lovico
St. Pierre
Jean Louis Prudent
Prudent
Irvine
James Taylor
St. Kitts
Samuel Thomas
Mr. Scott
Thomas
Thompson
Roraima
Suchet
Brooklyn Ind mayor Jap Miller visits Durbin on reform school trip
Jap Miller, mayor of Brooklyn Indiana, met Gov Durbin to tour the state reformatory in a semi official capacity. He praised the institution’s food and allowance while noting no complaints. Miller reportedly sought an official pass. He became mayor after a spontaneous mass meeting in which he asked attendees to vote aye.
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Jap” Miller
Brooklyn
Ind
Miller
Col. Wilson
Federal Grand Jury opens in Chicago amid meat trust indict rumors
Chicago May 14 counsel for the packers and the government monitor the federal grand jury as it begins a new term. Rumors circulate that indictments under the anti trust law may be returned against members of the meat trust, reflecting heightened interest in the proceeding.
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Chicago
Federal Strand Jury
Behleve
Kidney disease warning and Kennedy remedy promotion
An advisory on back pain and urine as kidney disease signs. Promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidneys bladder and blood with testimonials and availability in 50 cent and $1 sizes plus a free sample offer. Also mentions Cherry Balsam for colds and coughs with pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Trogast
Syracuse
N. Y
Weekly Crop Report Highlights Weather Impact Across Regions
The weather bureau notes excessive rains delaying corn planting in Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota and northern Iowa while central valleys and mid Atlantic states show rapid progress. Winter wheat progress varies with Ohio valley concerns. Missouri nearing lodging risk. Cotton sees encouragement except Florida and central districts needing rain. tobacco transplanting occurs in Maryland Virginia Tennessee with freeze damage in New York apples and peaches likely killed in New York and northern New England.
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Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Iowa
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi
Ohio
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Missouri
Gulf States
Cotton
Florida
Maryland
Virginia
Carolinas
Upper
New York
Middle Atlantic States
New England
May 14 Gas Strike Threat Looms Over Chicago Carnival
Chicago may have to cancel a planned carnival as 606 gas workers, who struck after failing to win union recognition, face a 20 hour supply of gas remaining in tanks. The stand-off with gas companies escalateslooming over city events.
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Chicago
Isthmian Canal Threats Highlighted by Engineer
Prof C. J. Caracristi, coal and oil expert, warns in a Jackson interview that volcanic activity may threaten the Isthmian canal. He argues eruptions move north in the southern hemisphere and south in the northern, converging near the equator where routes lie, creating danger along several proposed paths.
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New Orleans
Caracristi
Panama Canal Company
Jackson
Ala
Isthmian Canal
Incleas
License bid for liquor and pool privileges in Indianapolis ward
Louis Traugott gives notice to voters of the Eleventh ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply at the June term for a license to sell spiritous and malt liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room at 544 Illinois Ave in Indianapolis.
License Application for Intoxicating Liquor in Indianapolis
Voters in the Tenth ward Center township Marion county Indiana report that Jacob Brown will apply to the Board of commissioners at the June 1902 term for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities not exceeding five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. The business is located at 607 East Washington Street in a two story brick building fronting north on Washington Street in Means Thayer subdivision ward 20.
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Tenth Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Washington Street
Means & Thayer
Indianapolis
Indiana
E. Washington Street
Jacob Brown
Notice of liquor license bid in Marion County Indiana
Voters of the Eighth ward Center Marion County Indiana at their June term 19u apply for a license to sell intoxicating viruous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities less than five gallons with right to allow on premises. The business is in a room facing north on St Clair street on the first floor of a one story frame building part of lots A and B in J B Brandt's subdivision in Indianapolis Center township.
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Eighth Ward
Center Township
Board of ‘Commissioners
Marion County
State of
Indiana
St. Clair’ Street
J. B
Brandt
Sig SF
Indianapolis
Center
Fifth Ward
Board of County Commissioners
Michigan St
Elliott
State of Indians
Indiana Ave
Lee Hamilton
Fifth Ward Voter Seeks Liquor License in Indianapolis
Mr ARTIN COLLINS announces his intent to apply to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the June 1902 term for a license to sell and allow on premises intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons, with drinking on site. The business is at No 328 Blake Street, first floor, a two story brick building, lot 41 outlet 150 in McChesney's addition, Center township, Indianapolis. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room.
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Eleventh
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Illinois St
McKernan’s and Pierce's
Merrill and
Illinois-sts
Indianapolis
Ilinoia-at
Louis Traugott
Fifth Ward
Blake St
Outlet
McChesney
Youd
Artin’ Collins
Notice to Voters of Ninth Ward on Liquor License Sale
The subscriber gives notice to voters of the Ninth ward Center of commissioners Marion county that a license to vend intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons is sought. The business, where liquor will be sold and consumed, lies on Prospect street facing south on the first floor of a two storey frame building at the northwest corner of Prospect and state road, on lot 26 Fletcher's Woodlawn addition in Indianapolis.
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Ninth Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion’ County
Prospect St
Prospect
Fletcher
Woodlawn
Indianapolis
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Hale
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Taylor
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Jap Miller
Federal
Grand Jury
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Cece
Heywood
Beau
Tareeahl Lal
Brussels
Illinois Street
Brussels Room
Weekly Crop Report
OS Hedada
Washington St
Budd’s
City of
John . Roeckel
Vonnegut Hardware Coo
West
Washington Streets
Terry Robertson
Moses Trattner
Anu, Midn
Davel. Medicine Co
San Francisco
Cal, CO
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