Advertisements for tonics and patent medicines in London stalls
A dense string of product pitches from A J Rossbacher and others touts Pinesalve as a cure all for burns skin diseases and ailments with claims of superiority to rivals and references to domestic items like Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. It notes London post offices and telephones and cites statistics on cotton and motor vehicles alongside medical elixirs and tonics.
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DeWitt
Iazel
DeWitt’s
A. J. Mossbacher
A. John Rossbacher
Champ Clark Talks Tariff Plans at Indiana Meeting
At the Democratic state convention in Indianapolis Champ Clark addressed delegates at Tomlinson hall and outlined tariff ideas stressing a three tier structure: high on luxuries, mid on comforts, low or none on necessaries. The event followed by state committee appointments and ongoing platform work.
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Indianapolis
Taggart
Resolutions Committee
Champ Clark
Tomlinson Hall
Missouri
Lincoln Dixon
Indiana
Clark
W. J. Bryan
Railroad Clerk Admits Accepting Stock and Cash Gifts
Joseph Boyer chief clerk in the Pennsylvania railroad motive power office testified he took stock totaling 11000 and cash gifts exceeding 46000 from coal companies over about three years. He said he never asked for the pay and distributed coal orders to the best advantage, wrestling with his conscience early on but deeming the acts normal departmental practice.
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Philadelphia
Joseph Boyer
A. W. Gibbs
Pennsylvania Railroad
Boyer
Joyer
Glasgow
Goyer
Clement
A.W. Gibbs
Beyer
Haff
M. K K. Reeves
Pugh
George S Haff
David FE. Williams
Buf
Sewstore Coal and Coke Company
Reeves
Twhift
Buff
Frick Company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
J. K. Mubfield
H. C Frick Coal Company
Mulfield
Reward Offered for O A Baker Indicted in Bribery Case
Governor Hanly issues a 3000 reward for the arrest and return to Marion County of Osenar A. Baker now indicted for trying to bribe Representative Ananias Laker of Fulton County. The case ties to a House bill authorizing 5000 to pursue bribery cases, with the full sum available. A Chicago mailed letter dated May 26 1906 is linked to the proclamation and reports a Laker immunity tale.
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Indianapolis
Hanly
Marion County
Osenar
A. Baker
General Assembly
Ananias Laker
Fulton County
House
Baker
Chicago
A L. Hughes
Laker
Obituary and drowning deaths in Indiana and Illinois
Silas M. Holcomb, 66, longtime Populist attorney general candidate and uncle of ex Governor S A Holcomb, dies in Fort Branch Indiana. In Vincennes, George Terry 25 drowns trying to save his 12 year old nephew in the Embarras River near Vincennes, with Terry from St Louis.
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Fort Branch
Ind
Silas M. Holcomb
Indiana
S. A. Holcomb
Nebraska
Vincennes
George Terry
Embarras River
Here
Terry
St. Louis
Kodol for Dyspepsia Promises Relief for Stomach Worry
Advertises Kodol for Dyspepsia as a remedy that digests food, rests the tired stomach, and relieves indigestion, dyspepsia, heart palpitations, gas, and sour stomach. Claims it makes the stomach healthy again and removes worry from stomach discomfort. Sold by A. B. Rossbacher.
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A. J. Rossbacher
A. 3
Rossbacher
Democrats Nominate Marr for Congress in Indiana
In Auburn Indiana on June 7 the Democratic party of the twelfth district nominated Dr. John W Marr of Albion as their candidate for Congress.
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Auburn
Ind
Twelfth Congressional District
John W. Marr
Albion
Lost money found in Milton area adults pocketbook
Mrs Harrison Marlatt of Milton reports losing a pocketbook containing 150 dollars while returning from Cambridge City. The incident occurred near Milton on June 7. Police ask finder to contact local authorities with the wallet.
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Milton, Ind
Harrison Marlatt
Cambridge City
Kansas City Clergyman Resigns Amid Hindu Scholar Controversy
Rev Charles Ferguson of Kansas City resigns from his church after Boston reports suggested a heresy charge related to writings by Pandit Krishna a Hindu reformer who had been invited to preach. Krishna criticized American missionaries and urged leaving conversion efforts at home to avoid diocesan embarrassment.
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Kansas City
Charles Ferguson
Boston
Pandit Krishna
Atwill
Protestant Episcopal Church
Ferguson
Krishna
United States
Mines chief denies predicting war over Cananea
E F Sparrow superintendent of Arizona Mining and Development says a quoted interview predicting US Mexico war is false. He clarifies he warned only that tensions could spark trouble if Mexico did not act. He notes a telegram confirms Mexico can control the situation.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
E. F. Sparrow
Arizona Mining and Development Company
Naco
A. T
United States
Mexico
Cananea
Associated Press
Sparrow
Chicago Board of Trade Market Quotations Report
Quotations from the Chicago Board of Trade show mixed results across grains and livestock with July wheat at 81, corn around 50, oats mid 30s, and futures for pork and lard listed. Cash wheat and corn values provided by by sample and county, along with live stock receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep, with East Buffalo figures for comparison.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Doz
Hay
Choice Timothy
Choice Prairle
East Buffalo
N. Y
Jones Dunning & Stevens
Livestock Commission
Best
South Dakota Democrats Back Bryan for 1908
In Yankton South Dakota on June 7 the state Democratic convention praised William J Bryan for president in 1908 amid calls for government and municipal ownership of public utilities. The ticket heads W J Elder and S A Ramsay for Congress and J A Stransky for governor. In Hot Springs Arkansas on June 7 the state convention endorsed Bryan for the presidential race and adopted resolutions backing him.
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Yankton
S. D
South Dakota
Bryan
W. J. Elder
Lawrence
S. A. Ramsay
Sanborn
Congress
J. A. Stransky
Brule
Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Jefferson Davis
Little
Willian J. Bryan
Honor for John W. Foster by Chinese government
Washington reports John W. Foster former secretary of state has been honored by the Chinese government with an appointment as its representative at the Hague conference. Only one other case on record of such an honor to a foreigner occurred in 1868 when Burlingham resigned as U S minister at Peking to negotiate treaties for China.
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John W. Foster
Washington
Burllbgame
United States
Peking
China
Best Route for Travel Comfort on Los Angeles Limited
The Los Angeles Limited, electric equipped and newly renovated at the Pullman shops, showcases its best route and upgrades for passenger comfort. Modern cars and the latest travel features are highlighted as part of the service upgrade.
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Southern California
Los Angeles
Pullman
Dr Pierce Medicines Cited As Known Composition
The text promotes Dr. Pierce Buffalo remedies claiming ingredients are fully disclosed and vegetable based with no alcohol or narcotics. It cites experts from New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago and others confirming Golden Medical Discovery aids bronchial throat and lung issues and chronic catarrh.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Grover Coe
New York
Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
Phila
Scudder
Cincinnati
Ellingwood
Chicago
Hale
Early Risers laxative widely used across nations
Black privation of light? Early Risers are praised for efficiency and reliability as a laxative and cathartic. Sold by A. John Rossbacher. Also notice seeks summer boarding places along the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Bay for 1906 listing, request details to ticket agents or A J Smith P A Cleveland.
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A. John Rossbacher
Lake Shore
Michigan
A. J. Smith
P. A
Cleveland
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Kidney Remedy Endorsements
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh with a $100 reward guarantee. It promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous membranes and invites testimonials. Also cited is Foley's Kidney Cure with a Buffalo operator claiming $1000 worth of good and relief from kidney and bladder issues.
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A. H. Thurnes
Buffalo
Foley
Exclusive First Class Tour to California From Chicago
Personally conducted trip to California under the Tourist Department of Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line leaves Chicago on February 7. The $350 package covers all expenses including railway fare sleeping cars dining meals and hotel costs. Service is first class with complete itineraries available through S A Hutchinson manager at 212 Clark St and 120 Jackson Blvd Chicago.
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California
Tourist Department
Chicago
Union Pacific & North Western Line
Land of Sunshine and Flowers
S. A. Hutchinson
Clark St
Jackson Blvd
Stimulation Without Irritation Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup
Advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a gentle stimulant for stomach liver and bowels without irritants. It claims no nausea or griping and presents A R Otis as a testimonial source. Also notes mourning symbolism in China and color symbolism in Bokhara with blue and black.
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A. R. Otis
China
Bokhara
Foley's Honey and Tar Claims Cure for Consumption
A. R. Herren of Finch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble and asserts it has cured consumption in early stages. A. R. Otis concurs with satisfaction from using the product.
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A. R. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
A. R. Otis
Stamp image sparks old gag on John Paul Jones
A political quip argues against featuring John Paul Jones on a postage stamp noting the risk of revived jokes about his supposed invincibility. The remark parallels tin ore mining profits and wealth with the phrase has got the tin.
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John Paul Jones
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