Swamp-Root advertised as cure for kidney and bladder ills
Editorial notice offers a free sample of Swamp-Root from Dr. Kilmer and Co. Binghamton and claims broad medical endorsement. It urges readers to mail for a sample, plus a book on kidney and bladder troubles and testimonials. Also mentions available fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes in drug stores.
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Ir Kilmer
Swamp-Root
Indianapolis Daily Sun
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. C
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Grand Vaudeville and Monologist Interview Feature
A Sun interview with Miss Anna Caldwell, grand vaudeville monologist at the Grand, discusses the rigors of vaudeville versus troupe work. She notes monologists rely on personal resources and props, such as a fan, a cigar, or a prop in hand, to perform.
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Miss Caldwell
Bova
Charlie Chase
George Day
Bax
George Evans
Hertla Fowler
Ane
Adelft
Theatrical novelty praised as strong tour work
Langdon McCormick writes a theatrical novelty praised for a strong love story at its core. Prominent management keeps the melodrama and stage mechanics to appeal to theatergoers. The Morning Loves attract good crowds at the Empire this week with some strong singing noted.
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Langdon McCormick
Lovses
Fmpire
Election wagers over hats and a library theft report
The article notes bets over who will win the mayoral race between Johnny Holtaman and B M Johnson with hats and other tokens traded during the campaign. It also mentions a New York Public Library report showing books were stolen, prompting a review of borrowing methods at branches.
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Johnny Holtaman
B. M. Johnson
Tag
Oil Octopus Raises Prices A Record Jump In Crude Oil
New York October 1 Standard Oil increased crude oil prices sharply adding 3 cents a barrel for high grades and 4 cents for lower grades. Officials say the move boosts the value of U S produced crude by about 10 percent in a year as overall output declines.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Free silver debate and Indiana expo notes collide in 19th century dispatch
A chaotic dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan doubting a presidential run after saying free silver would not be considered at the national Democratic convention. It also covers Indiana's preparations for a St Louis exposition day, with Gov Durbin setting Indiana day and updates on the commission, plus a report that Japan reportedly purchased two warships in England for a South American republic. A separate brief notes an accident when a motorman felled through a car door at Ohio and Pennsylvania avenues.
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Iowa City
William Jennings Bryan
J. W. Bradshaw
Jews, Commercial College
Bryan
Bradshaw
St. Louis
Durbin
Indiana
Gibert
Board of Commissioners
Angola
A.C. Alexander
Railroads threaten mass layoffs across major lines
Chicago reports consternation as Vanderbilines Erie and Southern Pacific threaten wholesale discharge of workers. Railroads say no further raises can be granted while east and west wage disputes spark fears of 100000 layoffs across the eastern half. Union leaders call the moment the most critical in years.
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Chicago
Erie
Southern Pacific
Trials of Teacher of Chinatown's Children
New York report states Mrs Loo Ila of China, after three months in detention in San Francisco and Montreux, is formally admitted to the United States. She names her husband in New York and will lead a mission kindergarten in Chinatown, teaching Christian instruction. Admission followed an imperial certificate from Peking.
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New York
Pena
San Francisco
Montfest
Can
Loo Ila
China
Chinatown
Lea Christian
United States
Peking
Monument planned in Boston to honor late Queen Victoria
In Boston on a Wednesday evening a Victorian club innchem announced the Honorable artillery company of London will erect a monument to Queen Victoria. The news was met with cheers as guests listened to the proclamation.
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Boston
Honorable Artillery Company
London
Queen Victoria
Postum Cereal Coffee Promises Healthier Morning Drink
Advertises Postum as a hot beverage alternative to tea and coffee, claiming health benefits and clearer skin. Features testimonials from Alva Oklahoma and others about headaches, complexion, and vitality improving after switching to Postum, with a note about free book in each package.
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Alva
Okla
Postum
Ueton
Alva Normal School
Indy
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Banquet in Big Sewer At Waterloo Waterworks
Waterloo officials and business men held a banquet in a large storm drain called the "Dry run sewer" to showcase flood protection for the city. The section measured 9.08 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 10 feet high, with a seat laid for 23 guests. Mayor S. M. Innes of Toledo, Ohio was among the speakers.
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Waterloo
Leagua of
Iowa
M. Innes
Toledo
Evangelize Kentucky on business lines unique movement
Owingeville Ky October 1 The ministers of all churches in this town have formed a plan to evangelize the county. Cards printed enable each subscriber to take as many shares as desired. When the total amount is subscribed ministers will be employed to hold meetings across the county. About 2000 has already been subscribed. The evangelization will be operated on sound business principles with stock and company structures. Prominent citizens are supporting the movement.
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Owingeville
Wife shoots husband in Austin burglary misfire
In Austin early Thursday Herbert TL Butler was wounded by his wife who fired a shotgun at close range during a nighttime home invasion. The couple had armed themselves thinking a burglary, and two burglars were later found to have been in the house.
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Chicago
Herbert TL. Butler
Austin
Beardy
Buney
Nose Injury After Saloon Incident
Frank Harding of 1 Harding Street was taken to City Hospital around 5 PM Wednesday after his nose narrowly hung on his face. He said he was drinking at Went and Morrimsie Saloon when a stranger grabbed his nose with a knife and cut him while turning around. He did not know the reason.
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Philadelphia
Rob Thasinmons
Om Due Grimm
Bobs
Grimm
Frank Harding
Harding St
City Hospital
Aberdeen man marries at age 70 in old county tale
An elderly man, possibly the oldest in the state, married Miss Alice Weaver on Thursday in Brows county. The article notes his age at 70 and mentions a Dogwood claim of ancient age along with a note about his late wife dying at 70.
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Aberdeen
Georpe Dokwood
Brows
Alice Weaver
Dogwood Clain
Mixed World News Fragments From October Dispatches
European tensions rise over King Victor Emmanuel visit as France Italy rapprochement draws flak. Turko insurgents clash in the Perfater mountains. Macedonian leader reported killed. Rumors sweep Lisbon of a royal marriage proposal. War talk between Russia and Japan debated. Local ads promote medicines, bread, textiles, and household goods.
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Berlin
Germany
Victor Emanuel
Italy
France
Victor
Neuste Nachrichten
Vienna
N. Sarafoff
Feader
Lisbon
Oet
King Alfonso
Spain
Portugal
Don Alfonso
Carlow
Donna Mercadon
Slater
Alfonso
Sofia
Insurgenta
Perfater
Derlin
Brazil
South America
Tokio
Japan
Europe
Far East
Enterprising ads tout rail excursion savings nationwide
The Sun highlights Indianapolis travel ads offering low-rate personally conducted excursions westward and nationwide. George T. Guntp, general agent, promotes guaranteed returns on plans to Oklahoma California and other destinations with Pennsylvanian lines and 1.25 Madison return fares.
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Oklahoma
California
Gants Fe
Southwest
Georg T. Guntp
Walnutet
Cincinnati
Lightning Strikes West Point Hall Killing One Inury Toll
A severe storm drive lightning into Knights of Pythias hall at West Point just south of Lafayette Indiana on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Damen Van Meter was killed instantly while Mrs Alfred Johnson fatally injured and others including Mrs Hugh Swank Mrs Grace Stevens Miss Altres ta Johnson and Miss Bessie Whitehead severely injured. A gasoline tank fed the chandelier lights ignited, burning and scattering as bystanders rushed to aid. Rescue efforts averted a broader catastrophe.
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Lafayette
Ind
Sre
Damen van Meter
Alfred Johnson
Hugh Swank
Grace Stevens
Altresta Johnson
Bessie Whitehead
West Point
Latayene
Knights of Pythilas
G&soine
von Meter
Lu Bolt
Verdict Unreached In George Ryan Assault Case In Indiana
Lawrenceville Ill Oct 1 In the Lawrence circuit court the state against George Ryan charged with assault to commit murder could not reach a verdict after three hours deliberation. A juror proposed heads or tails to convict or acquit, the court accepted the verdict of acquittal without knowing the method. The state will seek a new trial and jurors may be indicted. Also advertising notices list rail and excursion trains with schedules and fares from Indianapolis and other cities, and ads for Lake Erie and Western, Vandalia Line, and Detroit trips.
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Lawrenceville
Ill
Lawrence
George Ryan
Rourt
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