Mexican Assassins and Diaz Attack Near Miss in Mexico City
A railway official arriving in San Antonio from the City of Mexico relays a dramatic tale of an assassination attempt on President Diaz during a national celebration. The incident left projectiles and debris flying as Diaz retreated with his staff. fifteen of the alleged conspirators are jailed while others flee with troops pursuing them. The motive cited includes clerical party tensions with liberals, and Diaz’s rumored association with the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Liberal Party
Diverse political and civic notes from early 1900s pages
A wide range of items includes Irish nationalist conference in Dublin on October 6, political nominations for Congress across multiple states, a fourth annual corn palace festival opening in Sioux City, streetcar workers in Chicago threatening to strike, census figures for Los Angeles and San Diego, a mutual rate settlement by Illinois Central, injuries from a Tahoe stage overturn, a party rally with barbecue in Gainesville, pardon application for H C Muzzey, and the Leonard's Leader cigar advertisement. Numerous named individuals, towns, and organizations appear across the brief items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Sioux City
Chicago
New South Wales
Queensland
Australia
Farmers’ Alliance of
Illinois
Henry Rhodes
Congress
Kenton County
Kentucky
Weden O'Neil
Washington State
John L. Wilson
Louisiana
H. ©. Warmoth
Drury College
Springfield
West Side
Census Bureau
Los Angeles
Cal
San Diego
South Carolina
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Tahoe
Guthrie
Iex
Charles Foster
Ohio
Alfred R. Downs
Belle, Plains
Kas
State National Bank of
Water Lilies Pink Scent Shows Evolutionary Trend
Excerpt describes how American water lilies developed perfumes due to insect pollinators, with pink varieties becoming more prevalent in some ponds like Barnstable Massachusetts. It suggests pink blooms attract more beetles, increasing seed production and long term survival, while white forms may fade. Additional notes cover Dr. Fol’s subaquatic exploration near the Mediterranean and a tale of two Johns in a Boston city hall lamp department incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnstable
Mass
America
Grant Allen
Johnn
Aonan
West End
Joy Street
St. John
John
de Baptist
Boston Globe
Bitter goodbyes aboard a steamer unfold
Eleanor and Maud share tears before a voyage as Maud mourns leaving her fiancé's blue eyes behind, admitting she cannot take her pug Teddie aboard because seasickness would be cruel. The scene captures the emotional farewell and the strain of parting.
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Eleanor
Maud
Charlie
Pug Teddie
Philadelphia Bulletin
Buckwheat Flour Advertised by Whitcomb Bros
Pure Buckwheat Flour in bulk offered as Kings Quick rising Buckwheat by Whitcomb Bros. Local advertisement highlights packaging and availability. No further details provided.
Offer to pay customers to shop at our store
A merchant ex presses a plan to pay people 20c to walk from their trading place to buy Rubbers, 50c to buy Shoes, and 10c to purchase Polish. The note claims long effort to attract trade and states they aim to reduce stock quickly to sell out the business.
Silver ware sale and varied local notices prompt shoppers
From September 15 a sale offers any article in stock at actual cost to clear space for holiday novelties. Also see Bell's music store for Can ned Peas and housework help, Massachusetts Shoe store display, four bird dog pups for sale, Miles' Nerve & Liver Pills advertising and patient testimonials, Clark's products for skin conditions, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup teething relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bowen
W. M. Rowe
A Valuable Discovery and Endorsements for Health Elixirs
An 1900s style advertisement collage touts Dr. Brown Sequard's elixir of youth alongside Dr. Franklin Miles New Heart Cure praised by customers and a Knightstown druggist. It features endorsements by John Weaver, Q. Monne, and a Wood and Coal business ad by O D Pickens, plus a Belchersville couple celebrating fifty five years and praising St Patrick's Pills for digestion and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Sequard
Franklin Miles
John Weaver
Knightstown
Ind
Miles
Q. Monne
Dunirk, N
George Leis
J. H. Holcomb
Belchersville
Texas
Mr. Holco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Douglas County Bank
Eldridge House
Board OF Directors and Principa
Si. L. Moore, F. W. Barteldes
S.T. Field, A. Stadlex
H.C. Ess
A. Monro
Tresident
M. New Y Mare
the Merchants
W. A. Searehis
J. LH. Glathalt
J. L. Lombard
KR. W. Spann
Cashier
Rh. G. Jaastison
Wa x
Mantent
Ist
Ty National Bank
Hank
Ll. J. Went
Houston & Worden
Pension Claim Agents
North Hoetiy
Natio Aal Building
Lawrence
Kansas
T. L. Simmons
Winthrop and
New Hampshire Sts
N. & C. J. Simmons
Massachusetts St
Qilo Street
D. F. Phillips
Massachusetts
SELIG
H. V. Norton
Massachusetts Street
Iaving
F. H. Klock
T. C. Irwin & CO
the National Bank
Mass. Street
Irwin
Iimard of Education
W. McAllaster
Nous
Douglas County
Kounas
Frederick W. Apitz
Douglais County
A. L. Selig
Michigan
Whitcomb Bros
Church
Robinson
Wichita
Eldorado
Board of Trade Hall
Sedewick County
Hutchinson
Toreka
Kan
Harrison Street
Rosa Chan
van Buren Street
Montcomery
Ala
Sharp
Booth
Birmingham Age- Herald
Atlanta Constitution
Adviser Company
United
States Court For
Viewxya
Helen Maller
See
Ein
New York
Victor L. Johnson
North Carolina
Ile
Franklin County
Alliance
Ottawa
People’s Party
W. Case
E. 5. Robinson
J. T Maxey
Fred Waddle
P. P. Elder
J. P. Stephens
H.C. Muzzey
Leonard
Dr. 11
Arkansas Traveler
King
Main Street
Golden Eagle
Pith
Kansas City
Star Shoe Store
Club House
Raymond’s
Warrer
Bell’s
N. P. Deming
Orchard Hill
Geo Leis’ Drug Co’s
Herbert
Sperry
Fremont
Clarke
Clark
H. L. Raymond & Co
United States
Kaw Valley
Steam Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment
Charlie H. Siebke
Berkeley St
Frank Huffman
Burlington
Barber Bros
Wood and Con
Quincy
O. D. Pickens
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