Mystery of the Portland Chinese Murder and Retribution
A sensational tale claims a Chinese woman was killed on Second and Pine streets in Portland. Frank Sing says the killer was captured in San Francisco, but a Chinese court sentenced Mao Chong to suffocation between brick walls. The story links rival companies, a $500 payoff, and a Jade-tinged justice amid a broader Paris to seaport project and unrelated advertisements fill the rest of the page.
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Mon Chong
Frank Sing
San Francisco
Agaa
Sing
Portiaud
Dispatch
Untitled cure and patent remedies ad from old paper
An old advertisement page touts Swayna's Ointment for skin diseases and Doothurremedy claims with no internal medicine. Dr Carter’s Kidney and Backache Tea promises kidney relief and bodily balance. Bacon's Celery King is sold as a tonic for digestive and systemic ailments. End with misprinted names and ambiguous claims.
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Swayna
Swayse
Shariptwen
Pont
A. C. Hyde
Bloody mine siege rocks Illinois river region
Five miles down the Illinois river from Pekin, a mob attacked Littles coal mine. Fire and explosions followed as the tower and buildings burned. Several miners were wounded or killed, including Edward Little and Peter Little Jr. The loss to property exceeds $30,000 as the mob fled across the river. Deputies were briefly deployed but did not reach the scene.
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Penn, Ill
Littles
Illinois River
Pekin
Frederick
Bentonville
Ilinois
Hag
Little Brothers
Edward Little
Conl
William Dickson
Peter Little
Edward Blower
Spliner
Ue Senate
Murderous dispute ends in shooting as Lunsford arrests
A fragmentary report describes a fatal shooting following a dispute involving Jor a ogre and Lunsford. Taylor was shot after hesitation, with Lunsford surrendering Bincett and being taken into custody.
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Weansford
Emasford
Taylor Vlean
Boyne
Taylor
Lunsford
Bincett
U S War Vessel to Samoa as Crisis Deepens
June 6. A United States warship will be sent to Apia within weeks as native forces threaten the government in Samoa. Foreign residents warn of possible bloodshed. Britain and Germany currently have vessels at Samoa but have not intervened. The Marion or Charleston may be deployed to disarm natives and restore peace.
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Paris
Paria
Havre
Rouen
Seine
London
Sara Wil Bend
Wasamaron
United States
Satoa
Islanic
Ita
Sauion
Apia
Marion
San Francisco
Honolulu
Charleston
Callao
Peru
Enoug
Samon
Distractai Islands
Sayin
Bates
Ethan
Heaty
Tanehallss
Deaty Nakes
Marshal Beaty
Wealthy Avenue
Grand Rapids
Tobacco schedule dominates Senate tariff action
The Senate finished the tobacco schedule of the tariff and passed seven bills on Wednesday including a house bill granting Dearborn arsenal lands for public use. It adopted Jones amendments, set rates for wrapper and filler tobaccos and for cigars and cigarettes, and then moved to other measures.
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Senate
House
Dearborn Arsenal
Dearborn
Mich
Omaha
Winneba
Tadina
Nebraska
Eastern
Nebraska and Gulf Rai Way
Wasuvictos
Monongahela River
Homestead
Turner
Georgia
Stepreventativns
Madkeljohn
Nev
Bingham
Robinson
Cochran
Dem
N. Y
Hicks
Quigg
Dingley
Rep
Springer
Cox
Washington
Brawley State Bank
Abhington
Washineiton
WasuinaTon
Janes
The American Sin Overwork and Sleep Warned
The article argues overwork and lack of sleep are evils in American life. It cites Franklin and others, urges regular eight hours of sleep, rest, and recreation, warning that haste leads to breakdowns and premature death. It stresses balance, self discipline, and rest as essential to health and productivity.
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Tly
Wesley
Iife
New York
Francisco
Chicago
Omaha
Iano
Iowa Prairies
San Francisco
Watt
Stephenson
Elihu Burritt
Walter Scott
Ogden
Benjamin Franklin
C. Perens
Bacon
M. B. Powell
Tariff Debate Fails To Reach Senate As Elections Loom
Excerpts discuss the Wilson tariff bill’s tangled path through multiple amendments and delays. The piece urges delaying any new tariff until after the November elections, arguing protectionist interests should prevail to keep labor and commerce steady. It mixes editorials with assorted health and patent remedy ads.
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Senate
House
Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committee
Cleveland
Friends of Protection
Sudden Death Prompts Heart Disease Warnings
A Holbrook Herald style notice warns sudden death from heart disease after a reader describes a man’s collapse. It cites symptoms and urges prompt medical attention. Patient letters from York and Uniontown endorse Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills, with price details and mail order options.
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Tomas Hartman
Holbrook Herald
Eader
Charles Raven
York
Noralles
Ukwe
Joseph Trerkwell
Uniontown
Raya
Dr. Miles
J.D. Bethards
Biles
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Nix
Expresa Prapald
Are You Insured Against Summer Bowel Ills
A vintage ad urges readers to secure Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea remedy at Greene's drug store. It stresses its necessity during summer months, stating no other remedy can take its place and calling for immediate procurement. Bottles priced at 25 and 50 cents.
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Chamberlain
Greene 4 Drug Store
Greene’s
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Samoa
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