Carl Schurz Dies at 77 in New York After Illness
Carl Schurz, a noted statesman and former Missouri senator, died in New York at age 77 after a serious illness that began last Thursday. Born in Germany, he played a prominent role in 19th century politics, serving as minister to Spain, army major general, secretary of the interior, and later editor of Harper's Weekly and Civil Service Reform League. He fled revolutionary times, aided friends, and immigrated to the United States, with a career spanning Milwaukee politics, Civil War service, Reconstruction era leadership, and opposition to imperialism. He leaves a son Carl L and two daughters, Marianne and Agatha.
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Carl Schurz
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Civ Service Reform League
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Harper's Weekly
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Marianne
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Your Hat Dangers Drive Demand for Herpicide
A advertising notice argues stylish hats breed scalp germs that cause hair loss and dandruff. It promotes Newbro's Herpicide as the only way to kill the germs, promising healthy hair. The ad urges sending 10 cents for a sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit with agent O T Erhart.
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J P Reeve Leaves for Beach North Dakota
Popular local businessman J P Reeve and wife depart for Beach North Dakota to pursue farming stock raising and a horse ranch. He helped pioneer the La Crosse and Southeastern railroad and was elected secretary of Beach businessmen's association, leaving many friends behind.
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Honor list to curb direct sales by Michigan dealers
Lansing May 15 An honor list of manufacturers and jobbers who sell only to regular dealers will be compiled by the Michigan Retail Vehicle and Implement Dealers association led by Senator C L Glasgow of Nashville. The list aims to exclude direct sellers and catalogue houses and will be shared with all members. The group has 3800 of about 900 eligible dealers and will canvass to grow. Grand Rapids hosts the convention December 5 to 7.
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Michigan Retail Vehicle and Implement Dealers’ Association
C. L. Glasgow
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Association
Grand Rapids
Denies Bribe Charge By Ex Insurance Commissioner
St Paul May 15 The Pioneer Press quotes ex Insurance Commissioner John A O Shaughnessy denying a $5 000 bribe to suppress a unfavorable report about the ice commission showing records on file months before Bechtel claimed payment He says the bribery charge exists only in court and he sought to testify at Bechtels trial but was denied by the prosecutor The ad urges readers to ask dealers whether to sell Red Feather or risk losing blooming trade selling not union made.
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Time Bee
O'Shaughnessy
Bechtel
California Chinese Face Re-registration Crisis
Chinese in California press for full re-registration as more than 25,000 registration certificates are believed destroyed in the San Francisco fire. Officials warn that many Chinese may be unlawfully in the United States without proof of legal residence, with the current registration dating from twelve years ago. Extradition papers are being prepared in related treasurer case involving William T. Spaeth.
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Relief Fund Was Tied Up
New York May 15 Mayor McClellan says spending the Mont Pelee disaster funds requires a constitutional amendment. About 1460 was sent in but the subscribers’ names are lost. Funds in custody cannot be diverted. the Martinique fund may stay, accruing interest at 2 percent and potentially growing to 12 billion in a thousand years.
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Mont Pelee
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Circus robbery arrest report from Baraboo case
Columbus dispatch reports on a suspect charged with robbing the Forepaugh Sells circus at Baraboo in October 2004 of $30,000. The special Tribune dispatch notes the accused faces robbery charges in connection with the heist and outlines the historical case details.
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Special Tribune Dispatch
Columbus
Baraboo
N. C
Reading ads sharpens shopping sense for buyers
There is a strong need for intelligence in buying and shopping sense is earned by reading ads rather than a gift. The quote emphasizes that informed purchases come from scrutinizing advertisements and market information.
Homecoming of Kentuckians celebrated in Louisville
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces low fare rates from all points to Louisville for June 11 to 13 with liberal return limits for the Home-coming of Kentuckians celebration, June 13 to 17. Ex Kentucky natives are expected to travel, and Louisville hosts promise Southern hospitality and a varied program.
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North-Western
Louisville
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Very Low Rates to Boston for AMA Meeting
Tickets to Boston via the North Western Line to be sold June 2, 3 and 4 with favorable return limits. Rates offered on account of the American Medical Association Meeting. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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