Palmer House Manager Endorses Paine's Celery Compound
Willis Howe, Palmer House manager of Chicago, writes Wells, Richardson & Co. praising Paine's celery compound after recovering from fever. He claims the remedy restored his health and urges others to try it. The letter appears amid promotional copy extolling the product's benefits for nervous debility and general vitality.
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Palmer House
Chicago
America
Europe
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
Paine
Willis Howe
Lince
Santa Fe Route Excursions and Events in Kansas
Annual convention of the Kansas Christian Endeavor union in Topeka offers a round trip fare of 78 cents with tickets on sale May 31 through June 2 and return valid to June 5. A musical festival and Chautauqua assembly in Ottawa on June 25, 1997, priced at 81 cents for a round trip, tickets on sale June 10 to 2 with return by June 26. Contact city office or Leis drug store or depot. Gro C Balter, Agent.
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Kansas Christian Endeavor Union
Topeka
Kans
Chautauqua Assembly
Ottawa
Kan
Leis
Gro, C
Balter
Woodward’s advert sells tobacco goods by weight
An old time ad notes Woodward’s offering tobacco products including No-To-Bac and guaranteed habis-core items. It references pricing like 800 and 1 dollar, with druggists carrying the items. The wording suggests a general tobacco shop listing in a period newspaper.
Gasoline Fire Bursts Fatalities Across St. Louis
Three victims perished in a gasoline fire as Ada Mohr, a three year old, poured fuel on a stove. An explosion killed her and her infant. Hugo Ward, 15 months, died at the hospital, while Bessie Howard and her five year old son were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ada Mohr
Hugo Ward
Bessie Howard
Porte Buys Artillery from Krupp in War Munitions Deal
Constantinople May 21 report that the porte has concluded a large contract with German gunmaker Krupp for artillery and ammunition supplies. The agreement underscores ongoing military procurement activities amid the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porte
Constantinople
Herr Krupp
Miles Receives Audience With Sultan After Selamlik Ceremony
United States Minister Terrell escorted Major General Nelson A Miles and aides to the Selamlik ceremony in Constantinople. Miles then met the sultan who granted him a special audience.
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Constantinople
United States
Terrell
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Maus
Selamlik
Miles
Gazette Subscribers Margin Mark Indicates Expiry
This marginal mark on the newspaper signals that a subscriber’s Xx subscription ends with the issue number opposite the subscriber’s name.
System Promotes Colds Cure and Constipation Relief
An advertisement-like fragment touts a product for dispelling colds and easing habitual constipation. It urges readers to buy and try a box, implying quick relief and everyday use without medical endorsement.
Presbyterians Elect Moderator in Home Mission Victory
Backie Lake Ind May 21 Two candidates Dr Sheldon Jackson and Dr Henry C Minton. Jackson won 315 to 228 in a vote seen as a liberal home mission win. Jackson chaired later service with elders including Benjamin Harrison and John Wanamaker distributing the sacrament.
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Backie Lake
Ind
Presbyterian General Assembly
Sheldon Jackson
Home Missionary Board
Henry C. Minton
Pacific Coast
Home Missions
Jackson
Withrow
Benjamin Harrison
John Wanamaker
Durrant Murder Accusation Shock Statement Emerges
William T. Bryant, an inmate at the Soldiers' Home, swore that Theodore Durrant is innocent and that Rev. J George Gibson killed Blanche Lamont in Emanuel church San Francisco. He claims he saw Gibson with a woman in the church night of the murder and heard admissions of killing evidence.
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J. George Gibson
Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
McKinley Expected to Delay Cuba Resolution Action
President McKinley likely to avoid action on the Cuban resolution for now as it awaits House consideration and Calhoun’s on site report. Speaker Reed opposes adopting the measure presently, and approval would require a special rule to reach the House.
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McKinley
Senate
House
Calhoun
Reed
International bicycle tube trust formed in Pennsylvania
Four leading English bicycle tube manufacturers completed a mission to the United States and established the first international tube trust. The trust purchased outright the Ellwood and Greenville plants in Pennsylvania and gained rights to use the Stiefel seamless tube process for about $3,000,000.
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Pirrspure
England
Ellwood
Greenville
Stiefel
Jealous Oklahoma man kills rival in Wichita visit
Wesley Zelebok of Grant county Oklahoma killed Joe Hajek during a visit to a girl both men sought. He confessed swallowing strychnine as the sheriff arrested him, dying in the buggy on the way to town. Both men were under 92 and Bohemians.
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Wichita
Kan
Wesley Zelebok
Grant County
Okla
Joe Hajek
Zelebok
Judge Freeland Marshall and Captain Berryhill Slain Near Okmulgee
A courier reports that Judge Freeland Marshall and Captain Berryhill of the Light Horsemen were killed while cutting illegal pasture fences near Okmulgee. Creeks and other officials were present. a cowboy employed by a Texas stockman opened fire with a Winchester, killing both officials instantly and wounding two light horsemen.
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Musehouse
I. T
Judge Freeland Marshall
Captain Berryhill
Light Horsemen
Okmulgee
Texas
Judge Marshall
Berryhill
State National Bank Closed Over Worthless Securities
Logansport Ind May 21 The State National bank was closed by National Bank Examiner George B Caldwell who says the closure was necessary as much of the surplus and other money had been loaned on worthless securities He expects deposits of about 300000 to be paid almost in full
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Logansport
Ind
State National Bank
National Bank
George B. Caldwell
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Clearer Blood
Humors pimples and boils trouble readers stating they disappear when the blood is purified by Hood's Sarsaparilla. The ad-like fragment urges a cure through this tonic claiming rapid relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Cuban Ques tion Arouses US Spain Exchange in Long Dispatch
Full correspondence between the United States and Spain on recognizing Cuban belligerency unfolds. Dupuy Del Lome’s letter rejects insurgent recognition while praising US views, urging restraint and affirming Spain’s sovereignty. Spain seeks pacification and reforms compatible with sovereignty, noting insurgents aided by some US citizens and warning against potential intervention.
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Wasiixngros
Unitrad
Spain
Olner
Foraker
Rchael
Dupuy del Lome
United States
Cuba
Larere
Smith
Wateris Anjesty
Zovarninen
Duke of
Tetuan
Antilles
Washington
Five small boys drown crossing the Chicago River improvised boat
A report lists multiple 19th century incidents around the world. Five boys drowned in the Chicago River while attempting to cross the stream on an improvised boat. Separately, George M. Pullman Jr. faced a cab fare bill dispute after an arrest in Ven. Lire. The piece notes various legal, political, and social events, including strikes, indictments, and international affairs.
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Chicago
George M. Pullman, Jr
Fragmentary Cry Over Cuba Policy In Senate Debate
A garbled excerpt discusses imperial authority and Cuban independence, noting no will to pacify Cuba without action. It frames defense of rights and duties amid calls for continued efforts and sacrifices in pursuit of early victory.
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Mer Foraker
Senate
Brie
Cuba
Carother
Ant Mipoy Tare
Sy Oan
Aise
Millionaire Smuggler Scruggs and Langhorne Caught in New York
Richard M. Scruggs of St. Louis and Bo Langhorne, wealthy city residents, were arrested by customs inspectors on the steamer St Paul after arriving from Southampton. Diamonds, jewelry, watches, lace worth about 3000 were found. both held on 2500 bail each. Scruggs claimed the jewels were for St Louis Sunday School teachers, of which he is president, and said they were not dutiable. Langhorne is described as his secretary. They had traveled to England to sell a calculating machine patent and reportedly earned 20000 from the sale.
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Honduras
Ladd
Portland
Gre
Vatican
Kansas
Kansas City
Arkansas
J. N. Smithee
Little Rock Gazette
Cuba
United States
Hyatt
Santiago
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Academy of Music
New York
Fitzsimons
Corbett
Colombia
Antonio Terry
Paris
St. Louis
Richard M. Scruggs
Bo. Langhorne
Custom House
St. Paul
Southampton
Langhorne
Scruggs
Big Furnace Explosion in Newcastle
In Newcastle Pennsylvania on May 24 a blast at the Kig Rosena furnace owned by Senator Mark Hanna and ex Senator Cameron buried about thirty men under debris. Manager Reis suffered severe burns and limbs injuries while twelve others were badly hurt. A second accident followed a cave in at a 70 foot cut of the Newcastle Traction line, burying Michael Kurdy who died. Peter Herinski sustained severe chest and shoulder injuries but was expected to live.
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Newcastle
Kig Rosena
Mark Hanna
Cameron
Reis
Rosena
Newcastle Traction Company
Cascade Park
Michael Kurdy
Peter Herinski
Jamies Will Be Warden of Leavenworth Penitentiary
President McKinley has tendered the wardenship of Leavenworth to C. C. James of Jackson Ohio. James has accepted and the appointment will be announced soon. James is a longtime associate of McKinley and previously led the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus.
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Leavenworth
Washington
McKinley
O C. C. James
Jackson
Ohio
James
Columbus
Davis Inauguration Spot Marked in Alabama Capitol
MonTaomeny May 22. The floor balcony spot where Jefferson Davis stood at his inauguration as president of the Southern Confederacy has been marked with a silver star. The ceremony was conducted by the Society of the Daughters of the Southern Confederacy marking the historic site.
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Davis
MonTaomeny
Ala
Capitol
Jefferson Davis
Society of the Daughters of the Southern Confederacy
Inheritance Tax Bill Vetoed by New York Governor
Governor Black refused to sign the graduated inheritance tax bill, declaring it would bear unequally on taxpayers. The veto follows passage by the recent legislative session in Arpany New York on May 22.
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Arpany
N. Y
Black
All Officials Indicted For Pension Law Violations
May 24 Iowa. The federal grand jury returned indictments against all trustees and the commandant of the Soldiers' Home at Marshalltown for violating federal pension laws. The institution required inmates to surrender pension money above 86 dollars monthly, while federal law prohibits liens on pension funds.
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Drs
Governor Culberson Vetoes General Appropriation Bill
AvustTix Texas May 21 Governor Culberson vetoed the general appropriation bill saying the legislature was too extravagant and a nearly $500000 deficit would occur in two years unless pruning cuts are made He asked lawmakers to pass a bill curtailing county and district officer fees The house moved to adjourn sine die at 6 pm but was recessed to 3 pm
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AvustTix
Texas
Culberson
Huente Your Howels With Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Patent medicine advertisement promises relief from constipation with Cascarets. It notes refund if not effective and urges druggists to stock Wo. 2c. address not specified. The tone imitates old era promotional copy.
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C. C.C
C.C.C
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the Gazette
Esday
Durrant
Parson Gibson
Bicycle Tube Trust
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Fhein
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Kee
Enix Srs
Albert M. King
Boston
Thisderabad
India
Leemow
Stevens
Minnesota
James Allen Rice
Canton
RE. M. Scruggs and
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