Decorates His Grave and the Man Parkes Story
From Harrisburg Pennsylvania comes a bizarre tale of William F Parkes who tended his own grave in St Edward cemetery. He suffered multiple amputations and injuries over a life of tragedy, with parts of his body buried alongside him.
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Ihardsville
William F. Parkes
Henry Murphy
St. Edward
Don Portias
Mr. Parkes
Kla
Mama
Tim
Parkes
Borm
Detroit
Mich
Bessie Whcilruff
Salur
Iley
Dewwife
Sarategs Springs
Bis
Mire
Bessie White
Tried and True Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Ad
Thousands have tried Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation indigestion and sick headache and have found it true to the claim made for it viz that it is the best remedy now before the good people for relief of stomach troubles Trial sizes 100 large sizes 0c and 81 at Hindenach Mast's Druggist.
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Direct Relief
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as the direct apply remedy for piles, claiming fast, painless, lasting cures without poison or surgery. It touts easy absorption, rapid results, and a low cost, noting druggists sell for one dollar per package and a free booklet is available from Pyramid Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Pyramid Drug Co
Albion
Pfiich
Bottled Up Druggist Claims Cure for Rheumatism
A fragmented medical note argues that pills and liniments only mask illness, drying the system and marrow, causing stiffness and rheumatic pains. It mentions drugs like mercury and potash as common prescriptions and hints at worsening joint rigidity.
Rearchive of Yellow Fever Alert Spreads Across Gulf Coast
The report from Ocean Springs Miss indicates the yellow fever scare is confirmed after autopsy by Louisiana Alabama and Mississippi boards of health and the Marine Hospital Service. Quarantine tightens Biloxi Ocean Springs Mobile and New Orleans trains barred baggage fumigated and officials tightened ports and stations to prevent spread.
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Jackson
Mias
Gav. McLaurin
Aiote Board of Health
Ocean Springs
Miss
Louisiana
Aubama
Mississippi
Boards of Health
Marine Hospital Service
Harranson
BF Hunter
Mobile
Ala
Beranton
Biloxi
New Orleana
Louisiana Board of Health
State Board of Health
Bilox
Gulf Coast
Olliphant
Loulaville & Nushville
Biloxt
New
Orleang
Wodoya
Looke Sam
Washington
Walter Wyman
Missiasippi
Wynan
Louisigna
Gepi
Jacksonville
Fly
Balisiang
Japanese Offer to Arbitrate Hawaii Disputes Authorized
Washington Sept 8 The Japanese government has formally accepted the proposal to arbitrate differences with Hawaii. Count Okumi minister of foreign affairs to Hawaii’s Japanese minister Mr Shimamura sent the text via Secretary Sherman. Japan proposes the king of the Belgians as sole arbiter.
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Hawaii
Oyer
Washington
Sherman
Legation
Mateus
Count Okumi
H. Shimamura
Japan
Murder Trial of Adolph Luetgert Rages in Chicago
Sept 4 in Chicago witnesses describe Luetgert's hatred of his wife and suspicious actions the night she vanished. Rings found in a vat and flesh residue fuel prosecution claims while defense presses letters showing affection and plans to flee together. Witnesses recount factory visits and debris tests as the case unfolds.
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Luetgert
Chicago
Christine Feldt
Nicholas Faber
Lugtwer
Faber
Fritz Figel
Ludgert
James Smith
Train Strikes Wagon at Grade Crossing in Reading
A Reading Pennsylvania train struck a wagon at a grade crossing near Rush Valley, killing three people. Evan Hiester aged 45, Warren Faust aged 10, and Leon Faust aged 7 died instantly. The wagon was driven by Biester, employed by a Berkley miller Allen Faust’s family. The incident is attributed to the driver not hearing the approaching engine.
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Reading
Philadelphia & Reading
Evan Hiester
Warren Faust
Leon Faust
Allen Faust
Berkley
County
Biester
Terrible boiler explosion kills two in Indiana town
Indianapolis suburb Ripple near Indianapolis reports a devastating boiler blast killing six, injuring many, with charred remains of victims and four blocks destroyed. Victims include Jacob Darling, Henry Ernest, Pes Gresh, Albert Heyworth, John Porter, and Charles Yount. Injuries list includes Amost Day and others. In Peoria area, Morton boiler blast kills Tillie Beyer and Emma Beyer. several Beyer family members injured as mill building explodes, water tower damaged, and fireman George Grimm aided the scene.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jacob Darling
Henry Ernest
Pes Gresh
Albert Heyworth
Weatfeld
John Porter
Chariea Yount
Harry Roston
Oakland
Chatiea Culnertson
Aying Gians
Burt Jacob Cruse
Amos Day
Tesse Day
Frank Featherstone
Orville Hendy
F. W. Heaton
Emutey Johnson
Thomas Jones
J. B. Watts
Ponnipe Wambaugh
Clare Whittaker
Oliver Wright
Morton
Peoria
Tazewell County
Tillie
Emma Beyer
Albert Beyer
Frank Beyer
Cassie White
Louis Moschel
Lieyer
George Grimm
Tve
Beyer
Wheat shortage abroad triggers US export need
Washington reports from W P Atwell in Robaix France say European wheat crops are below average. United States and Canada may export 126 to 130 million more bushels than last year to Europe. France alone needs about 60 million to cover its deficit. Also noted is George W Clarke’s halsted street lift bridge high dive record attempt and subsequent arrest, while Lawrence Ledwiner, Philadelphia, dies after long intoxication and jail stay.
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France
Washington
W. P. Atwell
United States
Robaix
State Department
Europe
Canadas
Urhige
Chicago
George W. Clarke
Halsted Street
Clarke
She Dresses Well and Women Compete for Beauty
A fragment from a beauty column extols women’s pursuit of style and health, praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as aiding female ailments. It quotes a testimonial from Kytia Bari of Greensburg about relief from back pain, swelling, and mobility after three months of use.
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Carr
Fenade
Egilin Fe Pinkham
Frye
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Lydia EB. Kinkham
Spring St
Greensburg
Pie
Six People Killed in Nitroglycerin Blast at Gyant Well
A violent nitroglycerin explosion at the Gyant well yesterday afternoon caused multiple deaths including Sein Varber, Alen Pallis, Jobo Sharpsnd, Chores Diariel, Henry Lainitile, Havens, and a boy. Several others were fatally injured. Also reported: Am...
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Cymuet
Gyant
Sein Varber
Alen Pallis
Jobo ‘Sharpsnd
Chores Diariel
Henry Lainitile
Havens
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Wang Nations
Fiend Co
National Lead CO
Fifteenth and State Sts
Lit
Wiliam F. Parkes
Kansas
Dean
Ocean
Origana
She Lurtgert Thial
Adolph L. Luetgert
Mrs. Louise Luetgert
Fatel Railway
Waterville
Maine Central Railroad
Etna Station
Tha Trgion
Dover
Foxcroft
Etna
Post Office Department
BluJt
Mount Piessant
Hamilton
Warren
Itimple
Leas
Philadelphia
Lawrence Ledwher
Gloucester
Camden County
Cooper Hospital
Rooning
Manchester
Nsw
Amoakeng Oilis
Stork
Qlanreel Ende
Morder
Michluand Ceoler
Wis
Dick Thompson
Jerome Fry
Duis By
Shompeva
Fry
Mounts
Lou Marri¢e
Crawfordsville
Mev
Harry Newland Mount
Gov. Mount
Verda R. Bell
First Presbyterian Church
Greeve
L'tilhowie
Yise
Dr. Ling
A. O. Hyde
Castoria
Infanta and Children
Arery
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