Notable historical births deaths and events dated
Fifteen hundred French troops landed in Boston to join Rochambeau at White Plains. Robert Alexander Schumann, composer, born. died July 29, 1856. Admiral David Porter born in Chester, Pa. died Washington, D. C., Feb. 13, 1891. Edward Oxford attempted to kill Queen Victoria. Andrew Jackson, seventh U.S. president, died near Cureton's Pond, N. C., March 1937. French emperor and king of Sardinia entered Milan. Canadian parliament met in Ottawa. Francis Joseph and Elizabeth crowned. Arthur became Duke of Connaught in Lords. Canada population 4,324,716. William W. Canada, U.S. consul at Vera Cruz, born June 8, 1850 in Randolph County Indiana. educated at Italianate Normal School. practiced law in Winchester. long public figure in Indiana politics. consul at Vera Cruz since 1877. Vera Cruz improvements noted. Also mentioned: former Massachusetts mayor (unnamed), Cyrrue A. Sullenty (New Hampshire farmer, 75), Frederick J. Markey (Miantreal bar, 44).
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Boston
Rochambe
Ait White Plains
Thobert Alexander Schumann
Fannie Corposer
David 0. Porter
Chester
Washington, D. C
Edward Oxford
Andrew Jockson
U. S
Hermitage
Tenn
Orn
Cureton's Pond
N. C
Sardinia
Milan
Ottawa
Francis Joseph
Elizabeth
Hungary
Prince Arthur
House of Lords
Ensis
Canada
William W. Canade
Vera Cruz
United States
Randolph County
Indiana
Italiens Elate Normal School
Winchester
Canads
Mexico
Mernor
Mesrdehusetts
Cyrrue A. Sullenty
Con- Breus
New Hawpshire
Frederick J. Markey
Dorchester Celebrates 28th Anniversary Landing Mary and John
Dorchester in Boston marks the 28th anniversary of the Mary and John landing and town founding. Churches will hold commemorative services as Dorchester, now part of Boston, recalls its early status as New England’s third oldest settlement and its first town meeting and free school. The notice ends with an advertisement for Chamberlains Colic Remedy.
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Boston
Mass
Dorchester
Mary and
John
New England
United States
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward and Testimonies
One hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. Dr J Cheney Co of Toledo promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a systemic remedy taken internally and claims testimonials and a 75 cent bottle price. Signed by National Bank of Commerce Toledo and others praising the firm. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Ir. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Tast
National Bank OF Commerce
Memorial honors Sir John Macdonald on 23rd anniversary
On the twenty third anniversary of his death Toronto marks Sir John Macdonald with a ceremony at Queen's Park monument. Floral offerings arrive from Conservative clubs across Ontario to honor the famed statesman and premier.
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Toronto
Ont
John Macdonald
Queen's Park
Ontario
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted For Health
Claiming serious illnesses start in stomach liver and kidneys the ad promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as the best corrective and preventive to purify blood prevent constipation and keep liver kidneys and bowels healthy. It also mentions Bucklow s Arnica Salve for all ills.
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Dr. King
Bucklow
Arnica
Fire destroys home of prominent farmer in Kernice
The home of George La Bolin near Kernice Louisiana was burned when an explosion occurred during the making of an insecticide solution in the kitchen laboratory. George La Bolin and his helper were injured. the helper is not expected to recover.
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Kernice
George la Bolin
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Quick Relief
Coughs and colds weaken the system and appetite. The ad claims Dr King s New Discovery stops coughs and heals throat and lung troubles with first dose relief. Mrs. Brown of Muscatine Alabama reports it saved her life during hot summer illness. Suitable for children priced 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
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Dr. King
O.H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
Automobile Contest Offers Grand Prize Ford Touring Car
The Weekly News-Star announces a large contest with a 1914 Ford Touring Car as the grand prize. Subscriptions count toward votes, with five subscriptions needed per club and district prizes of five diamond rings and five watches. District borders are defined around Monroe and West Monroe areas with railway lines forming boundaries.
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New-Star
Weekly
News-Star
Treland
DeSiard Street
J. Lowe
Ford
Youngblood & Foster
DeSfwrd Street
Tiffany
Elgin
Waltham
Larkin’s
Weekly News-Star
Co Ee
Rts Lu
Pai
City of
Monroe
West Monroe
Ouachita River
Quachita River
Itch and Eczema Relief Offered by Dr Hobson Ointment
A testimonial promotes Dr Hobson Eezema Ointment as the remedy for eczema and itch. The ad claims first application starts healing and cooling relief from red rough and scaly skin. A Rock Island user, C A Einfeldt, reports nine years free of symptoms after use, with guarantee and 50 cent price at drugstores.
St Josephs College to Be Renamed Dubuque College
Commencement week opens with high mass by Bishop Garrigan and a sermon by Bishop Dowling. Graduation takes place Tuesday. It will be the last under the St Josephs College name. the institution will be renamed Dubuque College. Founded 1850 by Bishop Loras the college began in St Bernard's Seminary with 25 students. current enrollment is 425.
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Dubuge
St. Jospeh’s College
Garrigan
Sioux Cay
Dowling
Des Moines
St. Joseph's College
Dubuque College
Loras
Dubuque
St. Bernard's Seminary
Electric Bitters Tonic Promises Health Boost for Mrs James Duncan
A dated advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a tonic to revive nervous, tired systems and cleanse the waste matter. Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine reports complete cure after doctors gave up, with Bucklen's Arnica Salve also marketed for cuts.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
Nelson Whitney Clinches South Golf Championship
Memphis in June reports Nelson Whitney nearly clinched the golf championship of the south by defeating Perry Adair aged fifteen. Whitney led twelve up after the first eighteen holes in today’s round.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Nelson Whitney
South
Perry Adair
Tampico Decree Issued by Mexican Presidency
Mexico City June 6 Associated Press reports the presidential decree declaring Tampico a matter of state. The notice cites Tampico Lucher Crockade and Sidney Keghn & Co. Wire Insurance, with offices over New South Drug Store. Release details unclear due to OCR.
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Sidney Keghn & Co
New South
Prine
Associated Press
Mexico City
Tampico
Under blockade to be published this afternoon
Diario Official will publish the blockade measure this afternoon. Officials announced the move as part of a broader security or regulatory action.
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Diario
Indigestion and Constipation Relief Endorsed by Mary McMuhen
Mrs. Mary McMuhen of Phelps New York says she suffered indigestion and constipation for years. After five years she began Chamberlain's Tablets and found relief at once. She used them for several weeks and was cured. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Mary FE. McMuhen
Phelps, N. Y
Chicago Rock Island Railway System Update
New York report dated June 5 notes developments affecting the Chicago Rock Island railway system with unspecified details and industry implications.
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New York
Chicago Rock Island Railway System
Express business awarded to American Express Company
The company will take over the entire express business starting July 1. United States Express Company, the current holder of the system’s express contracts, will retire from business on June 30.
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American Express Company
United States Express Company
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Ours
Treasury Department
Washington
Union National Bank of Monroe
N. Galloway
Stewart
S. C
Monroe Drug Company
Taylor & Sanders
Sir John Macdonald
The
Daily News
Schlitz
Schutz
Cumberland
the Consolidated Ice Co. Cor. Breard & Walnut
Milwaukee
College
Hot Weather ,Tonic and Health Builder
Tampico Lucher Crockade
Metropolitan Cafe
DeSiard St
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