Freight Rates Shake Nation Railways and Markets
A mid December Chicago Chronicle article reports a sweeping and radical freight rate increase set to take effect across all railroads. The change will raise costs for dry goods and meat, with widespread effects on shipping, prices, and consumer goods nationwide. The piece notes regional variations and the broad economic impact on farms, retailers, and households. It also includes brief local items on crime and a health advertisement, reflecting a packed urban news page.
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Backache relief praised by local citizen in Lawrence
A Lawrence resident Mr A L Mason of Bridge Street reports that a few doses of Doan's Kidney Pills, sold by Dick Bros druggists on Massachusetts Street, eased months long backache. His wife Mrs Mason also used the remedy with satisfactory results. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold nationwide by dealers for 50 cents.
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City Limite
Dean
Dick Bros
Massachusetts Street
Pro Boer Meeting Sparks Street Turmoil in Dublin
In Dublin on December 13 a pro Boer rally triggered protests and police actions. Leaders Mead Gonie and Giker Iria Leadom Cre urged support for the Transvaal, while James Connelly and others clashed with authorities. A crowd gathered and the scene escalated with speeches and clashes.
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Connelly
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Frish ‘Transvaal Committee
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William Redmond
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Ireland
Ponsonby and War-Torn Village Dispatch
A war correspondent froths with anger and fatigue as Ponsonby, usually calm, swears amid smoke and shellfire near Hue and the railway line. We glimpse troops, ambulances, and a village ablaze while reporters hunt supplies and scene details.
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Eioke
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Atala
Rome
Moment in a church crypt leads to sudden marriage reveal
An accidental fall in a church crypt near Ponsonby leaves him injured and unconscious. A Venezuelan woman helps, later vanishing as the group travels to town where Ponsonby reveals he is married. The tale shifts to war news and a discussion on taste and sensory perception.
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Agden
Fonsenby
Aly
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Agdon
Malotor
Calcutta
Agden Sud
Malinto
Hongkong Telegraph
Senate’s Dec Week Plans Winged by Currency Debate
Washington reports indicate a light Senate agenda with daily sessions and adjournment for Christmas. The House will push the currency bill today with committees announced tomorrow, while floor action focuses on finance measures and political maneuvering amid a tight schedule.
Disinterment work planned for matinee victim coffins
Reports state a United States battleship arrived as authorities prepare to remove and identify coffins of matinee victims. Father Chaddaiel will mark coffins with location charts. In other news, a house fire killed a family of five in Nicholasville, and a railway collision near Cleveland killed two crew. Lieutenant Bromby later died at Garfield Hospital.
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Great Discovery Helps Bisinfeld Woman Recovering
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Bisinfeld, TL, caught a cold that settled on her lungs and worsened. A family physician failed to cure, but Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption helped after she bought two bottles. She recovered, doing housework again. Barber Bros Drag Store pre trial notices touts the medicine at one dollar per bottle with guarantee.
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Blanche
Paris
Luzerne Co
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Vierce
Hullulu
N.Y
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Bisinfeld
Abe
Dr. King
Barber ‘Bros Drag Store
Four children among fatalities in May county accident explosion
A home powder fire in May county caused by a four year old igniting a keg killed Nelson Hamilton and three of his children. The blast lifted the dwelling, crushed a rear stair, and trapped survivors who perished from burns within hours. Two other children and a teen were injured, with the family unable to escape as the structure burned.
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Nene Alliance Postoffice
May County
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Redin
Penn Block Burned in Erie Central City Fire
A fire destroyed the Penn block at Eighth and State in Erie collapsing the New York and Pennsylvania Telephone Co exchange, Vigor store, and many offices. Losses include building about 40,000 dollars and business losses around 13,000. Two women operators escaped suffocation. fire chief McMahon was overcome but recovered.
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