05 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Moberly Evening Democrat
Location
Moberly, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
1
The article condemns a wide range of misconduct in Manila under Otis rule, from smugglers to government contracts, noting press warnings were ignored. It argues reforms failed to appear and calls for full exposure and punishment of thieves, while criticizing carpetbag officials and high authorities. A brief ad for a remedy follows.
Amos Gordon, a youth, robbed the Fiiding Ohio Courier Company office safe over three days. He drew 70 then 40 then about 50 dollars, watched the bank cashier, and was arrested when City Bank staff alerted authorities. He admitted guilt and faces reform farm sentencing.
An old advertisement touts Rex Ten as a quick health aid. It claims blood purification, kidney and liver regulation, and constitutional cure. Drugstore guarantees refunds if the product fails. Price 26 cents per pack at Jirout's Pharmacy.
An 1899 report notes Dean Waltz attempted suicide by ingesting chloroform at Wapakoneta Ohio while with friends, who allegedly urged him. later he tried to slit his throat with a pen knife and is expected to recover. Additional items include regional drug advertisements and product claims for Syrup Pepsia and HERBINE.
In Wheeling West Virginia a jury acquitted Harry Love D H Harrison and Edward Goodwin after Judge Jackson appointed General Alfred Qoaldweall Hon Henry M Russell and Hon John A Howard to defend them for robbing the rostoMen at Pront Btown. The trial featured vigorous questioning skillful speeches and strong defense.
A compact promotional notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation indigestion and sick headache with prices listed as 50c and $1.00 and a guarantee of value at all druggists.
Six year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Heinbaugh in Jersey Shore, swallowed a two inch dynamite cartridge. His mother removed more cartridges from him and tossed them into a stove causing an explosion that badly injured her. The boy shows no ill effects and will be cared for several days.
A vintage patent remedy claim promotes Rocky Mountain Yea 85e with phrases of clear thinking decisive action and vigor of body and mind urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.
Rev and Mrs George Murray of Kingston Pennsylvania stopped in Dayton Ohio for hours on a trip to Southern Ohio. Mrs Murray's striking resemblance to Carrie Nation drew much attention with locals joking that the Kansas Cyclone might have arrived. Mr Murray quipped that if Carrie Nation had come to Dayton the town would know quickly.
Egg advertisement from Moberly Missouri offering Barred Rocks and Empire White turkey eggs. Mrs. A K Dossey listed for contact. Also notes wallpaper pricing and store display at Rowinson's Book Store.
Josephua Behrig, a Cornell medical student, was taken to a police station last night and sent to Bellevue hospital today. He smoked fifty cigarettes daily, now suffers paralytic dementia, and his graduation this year is in doubt due to his smoking relapse after a prior hospital stay.
Reports from Colon Colombia say rebels maintain firm positions near Panama City as government troops fail to dislodge them. Liberal forces foresee eventual success while commerce in major Colombian centers remains paralyzed. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by Madison Medicine Co.
A telegram from Toledo reports the Pittsburg Toledo and Western Railroad Company with capital stock of 1 million dollars, formed by J. W. Patterson Pittsburg N. P. Ramsey Dayton W. C. Winston St. Louis and A. G. Freight Dayton. The line will run from Mingo Junction on the Ohio River to Toledo. The move is viewed as Wabash efforts to enter Pittsburg before the Lake Shore line.
A new nautical scene will debut at Sparrows Point Maryland as Maryland Steel Co. plans a three-ship launch event in early May. The trio includes the Truxton Whipple and Worden destroyers, the largest and fastest of their class in the U S Navy. Each vessel tops 30 knots, spans 249 feet, and weighs 433 tons.
A midnight blaze in Lehigh Town obliterated eight key structures eighteen miles from Fort Dodge. The post office and Lehigh Valley bank among the casualties. totals reach about $20,000 with $6,400 insured.
City council orders all dogs at large killed regardless of tax status to curb hydrophobia. Police chief ColL Quayle issues restraining notice to dog owners. Also includes broken limbs remedies and patent medicines for wounds, skin care, and beautifying teas marketed with prices and local drugstores named.
A fragment notes TABLER S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT advertised as a cure for piles with claims of relief after use. Mentions a price and limited stock in an old drugstore ad style.
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