Toledo Firm Promises One Hundred Dollars for Uncurable Catarrh
An 1886 affidavit by Frank J. Cheney professes that F. J. Cheney & Co. will pay one hundred dollars for each uncurable catarrh case, with the firm based in Toledo. The notice advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure, its claimed internal action, testimonials, and druggist sales at 75 cents, followed by an unrelated travel blurb for Cleveland to Buffalo steamers and a glaze about Karl's Clover Root Veal telegraphing a money back guarantee.
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Ciry
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
F. J. Coenry & Co
Variety of new Shirt Waists drives busy shopping scene
A bustling display promises great value with white and colored shirt waists from 50c to 7 dollars. Highlights include durable designs at 1 and 2.50, plus a 200 page catalog with photos and prices. Also featured are American Dimities and Organdies at low prices.
Kiefer School House Wrecked By Storm In Lawrence Township
A brick one room Kiefer school house in district 4 Lawson township west of Massillon collapsed during a second storm, injuring eleven children. Helen Klein 7, Zella Groff 8, Mabel Levers 15, Susan Dapp 12, Grace Herbst 9, Jennie Smith 9, Esther Kurtz 6, Mary Kurtz 8, Lillian Pitz 9 and others suffered cuts, head wounds, broken limbs or internal injuries. Teachers and neighbors freed pupils as Drs Dissinger Jones Campbell attended the scene. Repairs will begin. likely no further classes this term.
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Kiefer
Lawrence Township
Massillon
Helen Klein
Conrad Klein
Krause
Mary Kurtz
Esther Kurtz
Lillian Pitz
William Pitt
Charles Reinoehl
Bernon Jackson
Kimmieh
John Laviers
Pitt
Klein
Reinoehl
Capp
Groff
John Groff
J. C. Eiling
Cyrus Rowe
J.C. Etling
Kiefer School
Massilion
Hess, Snyder & Company
Etling
Dissinger
Kiefer School House
Monnett Presses Rail Conquest Plan Against Trusts
Ohio Attorney General Frank S. Monnett testified before the Industrial Commission on Standard Oil, detailing a trust that controls production, transportation, refining, and delivery in Ohio. He cited telegraph ties with Western Union, railroad discrimination, and stock holdings led by John D. Rockefeller, urging railcharter seizures if needed and noting ongoing Ohio suits against brewers, tobacco, tinplate trusts, and the Central Traffic Association.
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Washindex
Frank $. Monnett
Ohio
The
Industrial Commission
Standard Oil Trust
Standard Company
Mr. Monnett
John D. Rockefeller
Monnett
New Jermey
Kennedy
Standard Oil Company
Ohio Supreme Court
Tornado Damages Kiefer Schoolhouse and Nearby Homes
Residents of western Stark county report a tornado passing Tuesday. It touched Pokeberry schoolhouse three miles northeast of Dalton tearing a chimney and part of the roof, then damaged Henry Hursh’s house and Henry Martin timberland path with uprooted trees. It injured a resident at Harsh house, rain pouring through broken windows as help arrived.
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Stark County
Kiefer
Pokeberry
Dalton
Henry Hursh
David Martin
Jonathan Martin
John Martin
Asthma Relief Promoted By Foley's Honey and Tar
Miss Maud Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes after eight years of severe asthma that attacks diminished and she did not expect to live. Since using Foley's Honey and Tar relief was immediate and she recommends it to others. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes Rider and Snyder.
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Maud Dickens
Parsons, Kan
Foley
Rider & Snyder
Andrew Carnegie Fled for Highland Solitude
Andrew Carnegie left London for Skibo Castle to seek protection from persistent solicitors. In a published interview he asserted his philanthropy funds are already allocated and rejected further appeals as burdensome, noting the spam of requests drains his mail revenue.
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Andrew Carnegie
London
Skibo Castle
Army of Mendicants
BANKRUPTCY FEARS HANG OVER FORMER JUDGE ONG
Creditors led by B. Hatch & Co petition in U S district court opposing Wally C. Ong discharge from bankruptcy. Case details allege fraud, false schedules, and improper conveyance of property. hearing ordered in regular bankruptcy proceedings. Also reports Bishop Leonard denouncing divorce laws and a German Methodist founder’s death. Madison hotel fire adds city alarm.
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Cleveland
B. Hatch & Co
Domnon Pleas
Wally C. Ong
United States District Court
Lafede Csi
Ongi
Ricks
Lecrard
Ubi Episcopalian Diocesan
United States
Leonard
Train Derailment Fatalities After Long Acres Curve Crash
Tamaqua report says a man was arrested in connection with placing a railroad spike that derailed a passenger train at Long Acres curve. The incident near here killed Samuel Grier and injured several, with Tend Short fatally burned and others injured. Names include Lott Kerstrner Peter J. O'Neil and Frank Bastian.
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Philadelphia
the Inquirer
Tamaqua
Long Acres Curve
Samuel Grier
New Berry
Shamokin
Tend Short
Burt
Lott Kerstrner
Peter J. O'Neil
Port Carbon
Frank Bastian
Mahanoy City
Johnson Concedes Point in Detroit Street Car Purchase
Detroit May 17 John L Johnson for street rail companies concedes key issue blocking city purchase. City seeks security franchise to secure payment with present three and five cent fare lines. Main question remains whether franchise runs from sale or expires with current franchises. Commissioners favor a maximum 30 year term from transfer and price reportedly between 14.0 and 17.0 million if city floats the bonds.
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Detroit
Yom L. Johnson
Woman shoots husband in Pairchageee Pa quarrel
May 11 Pairvhanee Pa. Mrs Long wife of Central hotel proprietor George W Long shot her husband during a jealousy fueled quarrel. The bullet lodged in the aldemen area and Long was fatally wounded. Mrs Long, covered in blood, fled the scene as neighbors learned of the shooting. Long had a long residence in the county and notable prior hotel ownerships.
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Pairchageee
Astostows
High Treason Charged in Transvaal Plot
A chaotic report notes charges of high treason against several men linked to an alleged plot in the Transvaal. Names and precise roles are garbled, but authorities indicate foreign connections and a planned action involving maritime or security matters.
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St the Republic
Toteand
Lustos
Mar
Tue
Turi
Transvaal
Liea
Mitchel
Mourning Notices for Local Notables
Wills people and names buried yesterday include William H. Lewis Samuel McCarry Johnshu Franklin D. Charles H. White William Henry Cou Colonel George W. Schall Joseph Taylor and Isaac W. Filman. H C Wentz John Kuntz and Samuel Beatty will be buried tomorrow afternoon and Harry Thompson on Friday.
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Oariy
William H. Lewis
Samuel McCarry
Johnshu
Franklin D. Charles H. White
Willian Henry Cou
George W. Schall
Joseph Taylor
Isaac W. Filman
H.C. Wentz
John Kuntz
Samuel Beatty
Harry Thompson
Why Women are Nervous in British Medical Now
The article argues nervous prostration in women stems from toxins, especially alum. It cites animal experiments by Ordla and Meyer showing alum affects the nervous system after absorption, causing appetite loss and overall nerve debility. It warns of alum in bread and baking powders, urging brands made from cream of tartar to avoid low-priced alternatives.
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Ordla
Hans Meyer
Paul Serm
Excursion to the Seashore by Pennsyl Lines
Summer 1549 seaside excursion announced for Thursday August 7. Low fare round trips to ten Atlantic resorts including Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Rehoboth City and more with return after ten days. Contact J A Sheemaker Massillon or C L Kimball Cleveland for tickets.
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Oceania
Pennsylvania
Sumer
Pennsylv
Raat
Nis
Pais
Indiana
Obie
Atlantic
Atliotic City
Cape May
Acglesea
Avalon
Holly Beach
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Widwood
New Jersey
Rehoboth
Del
J. A. Sheemaker
Massillon
C. L. Kimball
Clevaland
The Plague of 9q La Grippe Describes a Dreadful Era
A fragmented report references La Grippe as a destroyer, mentioning Miles' Nergine and ALHIVFe Newer AOE in unclear terms, signaling the era's public health calamity and the impact on communities.
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Nergine
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