Revolutionists Slain as Russia Turmoil Spreads
In Ekaterinoslav and St Petersburg Russia violent clashes strike notifications show troops and demonstrators firing on crowds. Barricades rise near the Municipal Buildings and Pushkin monument as police disperse striking students. Darkness, cut telegraph lines, looted shops, and halted rail service mark a city under military patrolling.
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Ekaterinostas
Russia
Pushkin Monument
Risa
St. Petersburg
Committees of Ministers
Count Witte
M. Manukhin
Miss Alice Roosevelt Engagement Expected in Washington
The Roosevelt party arriving from the Far East to New York is anticipated to announce Miss Alice Roosevelt's engagement to Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio at an early White House social function. The Harriman special train with Miss Roosevelt sped from Oakland to Ogden in 19 hours 4 minutes, a record run over 3240 miles at an average 50 mph, aiming to set a new standard.
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San Francisco
Miss Roosevelt
New York
Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
White House
Harriman
Alice Roosevelt
Oakland
Ogden
Cal
Arden
Miss Alice Roosevelt Denies Engagement at Harriman Visit
Washington report confirms Miss Alice Roosevelt arrived Friday after a cross country trip. Mrs Harriman states the President's daughter is not engaged, refuting rumors tied to her absence from Elmira appearances and noting all party members are well but tired from travel.
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Elmira
Roosevelt
Longworth
Well Known National Legislator Jerry Simpson Dead
Wichita Kans Jerry Simpson a famed national legislator died at 6 05 o clock Monday in mourning age 62 after an aneurysm of the aorta Ill health for nearly a year Six months ago he saw a Chicago specialist who called his case hopeless He lived in Roswell New Mexico until moving back to Kansas a month ago to seek hospital treatment He had left Congress and turned to stock farming in retirement
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Wichita
Kan
Jerry Simpson
Simpson
Chicago
Congress
Roswell
N. M
Kansas
Explosion of dynamite wrecks three stores in Little Italy
In New York at midnight Tuesday a dynamite blast planted by the Black Hand damaged storefronts at the southwest corner of Grand and Mott streets. Windows shattered across the block and panic sent men, women, and children into the streets. A bomb went off at Joseph Lorado's butcher shop at 145 Mott Street and a man fleeing was seen at the doorway.
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New York
Black Hand
Grand Ani Mott Streets
Joseph Lorado
Mott Street
Tragedy on Delaware River Capsizes Party Launch
Seven men from Philadelphia drowned when a party of ten was struck by a barge off Beverly New Jersey. The launch they rode capsized in the Delaware River Sunday night.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Beverly
N. J
James Hogg sues railroad for damages over illness
Houston Texas James 8 Hogg files suit against the International and Great Northern Railroad seeking 100000 dollars in damages claiming his present illness arose from an accident while riding as a passenger on a train.
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Houston
Tex
James 8. Hogg
The
International & Great Northern Railroad
Charity egg drive ordered by Cumberland Presbyterian group
Hamodsbure Kentucky presbytery rules that all women members must donate the eggs laid by their hens on Sunday to charity, a community contribution directive approved by church authorities in Hohlin County.
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Hamodsbure
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Hohlin
Earthquake Stuns Newport Vermont in Major Shaking
A major earthquake struck Newport Vermont early Sunday, the strongest ever felt in the region. The shock rattled houses, shattered crockery, and caused widespread alarm among residents.
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Vermont
Newport
Great Song Writer Paul Dresser Endorses Doan's Pills
Paul Dresser of New York, writer of Banks of the Wabash, endorses Doan's Kidney Pills. He states the remedy cured his kidney ailment, eased back pain, and helped him sleep and eat again. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box, Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY.
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Atkins
Smweingking
Sonldsrei Io
Om Reyjuest
E. C. ATKINS @ CO
Offces
Inclasspole
Brasciles
New York
Cuhare
Minneapolis
Portion
Oregon
Seattle
San Francisco
Memphis
Atlanta
Toronto
Canada
Athos
COOD
Everyweeee Rap
Paul Dresser
Banks
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo,n. Y
Peculiarity of Somnambulism and Defiance Starch Notice
Somnambulists may hear whispers from a single person despite deafness to loud noises. Housekeepers should buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use to save time and money. Each 16 oz package claims no sticking and contains 16 ounces, unlike rival 3 pound packs. Defiance is free from injurious chemicals and advertised with large print on the package.
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Alabastine Coo
Grand Rapids
Mich
Water St
Britain controls Suez Canal by debt certificates
The piece argues that while the Suez Canal is nominally neutral, Britain effectively owns it through majority holdings of its debt certificates. It also states Britain maintains strategic leverage at both ends of the canal.
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Britain
Suez Canal
Great Britain
Bossy a Mass of Sores Curable by Cuticura
A mother describes her infant’s sores spreading across the body and face. After three doctors failed, she tried Cuticura. in short order the child’s skin cleared and she praises the product. Mrs. G. J. Steese of Akron Ohio endorses the treatment at seventy five cents.
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Cuticura
G. J. Steese
Coburn St
Akron
Ohio
Collie Follows Automobile for Eighty Miles
A collie chased its master's car for eighty miles without the driver's knowledge and was found exhausted near Rainbow, a Cheshire village in England.
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Rainbow
Cheshire
England
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
Warning against mercury based catarrh ointments. Claims Mercury damages the senses and mucous surfaces. Promotes Tlatl's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as genuine. Also advertises Hull's Family Pills for constipation.
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Camparesuily
Tlatl
PJ. Cheney & Co
Tojeto
Toledo
Uhlo
Fy J. Chorney
Hull
Device to Save Washing Comforters and Quilts
A facing across the top end of bedding made from cheesecloth or similar material saves washing and wear. The facing, at least a quarter yard wide, can be removed and cleaned regularly, helping bedding last longer.
Eight Mike Sullivans Named in Solomon Vicinity
Kansas City Journal notes eight men in the Solomon area share the name Mike Sullivan. To distinguish them locals refer to them as Mike Pete, Mike Bat, Smoky Bat, Prairie Mike, Mike Dan, Corner Mike, Wild Mike, Big Mike, and Little Mike.
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Solomon
Mike Sullivan
Mike Pete
Mike Bat
Smoky Bat
Prairie Mike
Mike Dan
Corner Mike
Wild Mike
Big Mike
Little Mike
Kansas City Journal
Gem of Phillips Brooks Truths on Purity and Sin
A lucid quote from Phillips Brooks asserts that all people are God’s children and made for purity. He argues no soul can fulfill its duty without a thrill of richer truth running through the world.
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Phillips Brooks
To Keep Hands in Condition
Rub hands with dry salt after water exposure, rinse and wipe dry. Do this daily after housework to keep hands smooth clean and white.
Jumbo Junior Elephant Dined by Americans in London
The tiny elephant Jumbo Junior, resident of London, was treated to a meal by some Americans and then entertained the guests with tunes on a mouth organ. The whimsical episode highlights the animal’s popular reception among locals and visitors alike.
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London
Secret of youth found in right food and digestion
A 94 year old man credits Grape-Nuts for restoring digestion and bowel function after chronic indigestion. He says the cereal maintains his health, keeps him strong and flexible, and supports a comfortable, happy life. The advertisement notes Postum Co. and promotes The Road to Wellville.
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de Soto
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Alcohol in Medicines Prompts Public Debate
An early discussion argues that alcohol in proprietary and many prescribed medicines is essential for preservation and dissolution of ingredients. It notes most liquid medicines contain alcohol, distinguishes alcohol from whisky, and rejects the idea that alcohol in drugs equals intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wdever & Eregper
Liberal Offer Appears in German Newspaper Ad
A German newspaper ad touts a free bundle offer for anyone proving tapioca harms health. It also promotes Taylor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen as nature’s cure for coughs colds consumption and related ailments. Prices listed: 15c 50c and $1.00 per bottle. The piece notes a naturalist’s claim that orchards would resist nine years of sprays and poisons. Also mentioned are Petite Anse salt deposits and a youth’s oats remark from the London Telegraph.
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Taylor
Stock Exchange Members Forbidden to Advertise
London Stock Exchange members are not allowed to advertise. Lists of members are posted at the Bartholomew Street entrance of the Bank of England and available on application to the secretary.
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London Stock Exchange
Bartholomew Street
Bank of England
Dodd's Kidney Pills touted as cure for kidney diseases
In Bradford Tennessee a local resident J A Davis touts Dodd's Kidney Pills as a complete cure for kidney trouble claiming recovery after a few boxes. The note warns kidney disease can progress to Bright's Disease Dropsy Diabetes and rheumatism and urges early treatment with these pills.
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Bradford
Tenn
Scientifec
Kney Trovwble
J. A. Davis
Dodd
Mr. Davis
Bright
Bodd
Soldiers Grow Gardens In France To Boost Rations
Soldiers in France may cultivate gardens on spare ground near barracks to help supplement rations by growing vegetables, according to military guidance.
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France
Patent medicine debate sparks doctor distrust in readers
Readers discuss medicine, doctors, and patent tonics in a fragmentary transcript. Walter Wellman and others question overreliance on physicians. One speaker praises Mull’s Grape Tonic for constipation and stomach trouble, claiming personal cure and offering free samples via mailed form, naming Mull’s Grape Tonic Co. in Rock Island, IL.
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Walter Wellman
White
Oeall
Mr. Weller
Edator
Hissife
Remy
Crape Tonte Co
4Th Ave
Rock Island
Strengthen the Stomach with Dr Williams Pink Pills
A Memphis reader reports relief from indigestion after using Dr Williams Pink Pills, claiming rapid cure after trying various remedies. The testimonial asserts the pills restore blood quality, cure dyspepsia, and prevent recurrence, recommending the product and a pamphlet from the Dr Williams Medicine Co for free guidance.
Russians in Inferment Threaten St Petersburg
St Petersburg is terror struck as soldiers march by water from Reval to quell looming strikes and revolution. Censured by orders to shoot to kill, mobs form, bridges are destroyed, and 70000 workers march singing revolutionary songs while authorities fear a general seizure. The czar appoints General Trepoff to command.
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St. Petersburg
Reval 10
Cleeline
Lenden
Exchange Telegraph Co
Nicholas
Germany
Nevski Works
Ohvodny Canal
General Trepoff
Russia
Arsenic Mine Near Elbe Reaches 25 Tons Daily
From a gall beginning two years ago, an arsenic mine near Elbe in Pierce county Washington has been developed until it is now producing twenty five tons each twenty four hours. It is the only mine in the country in which the arsenic is taken direct from the ore.
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Elbe
Pierce County
Washington
New Passenger Traffic Manager Named for Santa Fe Road
W. J. Black has been appointed as the new Passenger Traffic Manager for the Santa Fe Road, signifying a shift in leadership aimed at improving passenger services and route operations.
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Santa Fe Road
Promoter to Santa Fe railways named traffic chief
Ort, born March 3, 1864 in St Louis, began railway service in 1874 as an office boy with Vandalia. He rose through Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe, becoming chief clerk in 1887 and assistant general passenger agent in 1892. Since 1897 he has been general passenger agent at Topeka Kan. He is noted as a valuable stamp collector. Thomas Tapling of London started collecting stamps at 40 and now owns about 100,000 stamps worth an estimated $500,000.
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Santa Fe Railroad
Chicago
Louis
Missouri Pacific
Satta Fe
Feneral
Topeka
Kan
Mata Tepes
Thomas Tapling
London
Roosevelt Speech Cut Short by Crowd in New Orleans
President Roosevelt faced an overwhelming throng in Lafayette Square and could not finish his address. He told the crowd to go home and be good citizens before retreating to the mayor’s parlor for a brief reception. The spectacle matched carnival season as thousands from Louisiana and Mississippi filled the city amid ideal weather to celebrate his visit and a triumph of science over fever.
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New Orleans
Lafayette Square
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Mississippi
Killed in Chili Riot Report From Santiago
A Santiago dispatch says about 40 people were killed and 600 wounded in rioting sparked by opposition to an import tax on Argentine cattle. Disturbances continued all day Tuesday, with troops arriving late at night and some shots fired as San tiago endured widespread destruction including lamps monuments and windows.
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Buenos Ayrés
Argentine Republic
Santiago
Chili
Samtiagzo
Sanntiago
Intelligent Women Prep Dangers Avoided by Pinkham’s
A prescription style promo notes that intelligent women avoid dangers and pain during a critical period by using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The advertisement stresses relief for menstrual discomfort and related symptoms with a women’s health remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia BE. Pinkham
A. E. G. Aviland
Chestertown
President's train arrives in Montgomery greeting crowd
The President's train reaches Montgomery at 11 10 a m on time. He delivers a short greeting from the rear platform of his car while the cheering crowd applauds. The journey from Valdosta Georgia toward Mobile ran slowly in the night to maximize rest for the President.
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Montgomery
Ala
Mayiday
Mobile
Valdosta
Wreck Kills Four in Iowa Train Crash
Two fast passenger trains on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway collided head on one mile south of Fairfield Iowa early Thursday. Train No 11 left Chicago at 830 pm Wednesday and No 12 departed Kansas City at 630 pm. Four killed and between 15 and 1 injured, none fatally.
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Fairfield
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Chicagzo
Kansas City
AfroeAmerican Trust Company Headed by Fortune
Louisvill e Kyv reports T Thomas Fortune editor of the New York Age leads a movement to form the AfroeAmerican Trust Company with 500 600 in capital. The plan would absorb eight negro banks in five southern states and establish a southern bank chain with a central office in Louisville. Dowie too weak to proceed in Tampico Mexico as he delays journey to Zion City about 100 miles northwest.
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Louisville
Kyv
T. Thomas Fortune
New York Age
AfroeAmerican Trust Company
Dowie
Tampico
Mexico
Alexander Dowie
Zion City
Here
Sousa's Son Marries In New York Home Ceremony
John Philip Sousa Jr., son of bandmaster Sousa, married Monday afternoon to Miss Eilen Adams at her home 146 West Seventieth Street, New York. Mrs Maria A Adams is her mother.
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Emma Fletissner
Peru
Finn Flissner
Sixth Ave
Wash
Sons of Temperance
Wartuian
DE Laval Separator CO
Canal & Rancoeph Sta
Cortiangt Street
St.louis
Trini Box
Uc R. Paxton Company
Boston
Mase
Lewis Sinder
Peoria
Piso
Alice
Miss Alice Home
Hogg Sues Railway
Doan
Petite Anse
John Marsh
London Telegraph
E. Strong
Capleville
Shelby County
Dorenkina Memphis
Dr. Williams
Pik Pils
Williams
W. J. Black
John Swackhammer
Finland
Russ Company
Bouthen
Ind
Ulverscroft
Teicester
Horline
al Arch Serow
Ban
Pontresina
Varnburen
Daly i. Ism
W.L. Douglas
Douglas
Hod
Brockton
Mass
W. L. Douglas
W. L. Phorclae
Crockton
Hardie
Avents
Postal
Hook-Hardie Co
Hudson
Hensio
W, Morris
Washington, Dt
Bu S Pension Bureau
Syraimelvil War
Claiwe
Atty Duce
Roosevet
Alabama
Vvreck
Rieck Island
Iowa
Southern Railway
ST. Louis
Louisville and
Lexington, AY
Union Station
Pullman
Olive Street
Price
ty _ Ali
Guarantes Fe
Cali Forsour
F. W. Diemer
M. D
Pete Tel
Drs. Thornton
Oak ST
Kansas City, MO
Neesen
Mwae Tee Western Life Indemnity Co
Pelley Hetters’ Committee
Moulton
Hoosenfeld
Mir Moore
Re Hivaat
Let
Transauthors
Hervey
Inicks
Batzman
Danube
Danal
Europe
Ralmond
Ottawa
Carnet
Orto
J. S. Crawford
Ninth Street
Missouri
C.J. Broughton
Quincy Building
Illinois
Coney Island
Coney Island Postal Card Co
Coney Island, N
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