Reunion of Kearsarge Survivors in Boston
Fifty years after the Kearsarge sank the Alabama off Cherbourg survivors met at the American House in Boston to renew acquaintance and swap stories. The Alabama’s captain Semmes and the dispute over the Alabama claims are noted, with many survivors still in New England.
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Kearsarge
Boston
Mass
United States
Alabama
Cherbourg
France
Semmes
Atlantic
Great Britain
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
N. H
New England
Naval Battle Remembrance Stories From Fifty Years Ago
Readable passages recount the famous naval clash a half century past, detailing ships, commanders, and the fog of war. Survivors speak of tactics, heroism, and the sea’s unforgiving nature, preserving a pivotal episode in maritime history.
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised for Coughs and Colds
A Muscatine Alabama resident credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving his wife during a hot summer illness. The advert claims the remedy stops coughs and throat and lung troubles and offers 50 cent, 10 cent, and 1 dollar sizes for children and adults.
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Dr. King
O. H. Brown
Muscatine
Ala
This Date In History Highlights 1819 to 1900 Events
Chronology notes Maine’s separation from Massachusetts in 1819, Dalhousie’s 1820 governorship, Spurgeon’s 1834 birth, 1842 Shanghai capture details, 1864 Alabama destruction by Kearsarge, 1867 Maximilian and Meji at Querétaro, 1877 Manitoba University, 1871 Manchester Ship Canal opening, and 1900 Chinese foreign minister expulsion ultimatum.
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Eral
Charbourg
France
Maximilian of Mexico
Miramon and
Mejiadot
Queretaro
University of Manitoba
Manchester
Pekin
Birthday Notes for Sir George Alexander and Honorees
Reading born actor manager Sir George Alexander, 36th birthday, noted for Faust and Lyceum tenure, knighted in 1911. Also listed are Elbert Hubbard age 58, Dr. Charles W Dabney age 59, John E. Osborne age 50, Soward T. Taylor age 56, Edward V. Cicotts age 30 celebrating today.
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Elbert Hubbard
Charles W Dabney
University of Cincinnati
John E. Osborne
Wyoming
Soward T. Taylor
Colorado
Edward V. Cicotts
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Endsorsement
One hundred dollar reward offer for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Testimonial from National Bank of Commerce Toledo attests F. J. Cheney's integrity and ability. Cure is taken internally and sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Includes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
National Bank OF Commerce
Conference on Eugenics at Columbia University
A national conference on eugenics opened at Columbia University under the Eugenics Research Association. The two day event includes papers, a symposium on research topics, open discussion, and an experience meeting for institutional officers and field workers.
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New York
Columbia University
Eugenics Research Association
Eugenics Record Office
Dr King’s New Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for stomach disorders liver and kidney issues claiming to purify blood prevent constipation and improve overall health. It also notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for injuries and mentions Governor Samuel OD Feiker of New Hampshire aiming to succeed U S Senator Jacob H Gallinger with a term ending next March.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Arnica
Samuel OD. Feiker
New Hampshire
United States
Jacob H. Gallinger
Coldest June 17 Recorded in New York Weather History
June 17 New York reports the coldest June 17 on record with 52 degrees at the weather bureau. Surrounding cities like Binghamton saw 48 degrees as a clear spring day felt like autumn. Ten years ago the low was 45 degrees on this date.
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New York
Dr Hobson's Eezema Ointment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eezema Ointment for stubborn itchy skin and eruptions. It claims rapid soothing of red rough and scaly skin with healing and cooling effects and cites a Rock Island Illinois user report of nine years free from the ailment. Guaranteed price and pharmacist availability are noted.
Georgia governor race entries include notable figures
Entries to date in the free for all gubernatorial race in Georgia include Judge N. 8. Haris of Macon J. Randolph Anderson of Savannah Judge J. G. Hardman of Commerce and William Harris late Director of the United States Census An other probable entry and formidable figure is Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey of Atlanta whose work in the prosecution of the Frank murder case has brought him into considerable prominence.
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Georgia
N. 8. Haris
Macon
J. Randolph Anderson
Savannah
J. G. Hardman
Commerce
William Harris
Hugh Dorsey
Atlanta
Frank
California Senate contenders aired by political observers
Close observers name three contenders for the coming U S Senate race. Democrat James D. Whelan ex mayor of San Francisco leads the field, Republican Joseph R. Knowland of Oakland stands as an announced candidate, and Progressive Francis J. Heney of San Francisco is also listed.
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Cilfornia Politics
United States Senate
James D. Whelan
San Francisco
Joseph R. Knowland
Orokland
Francis J. Heney
Chamberlain's Tablets Cure Indigestion and Constipation
Mrs. Mary B. McMullen of Phelps New York reports relief after years of indigestion and constipation. She began using Chamberlain's Tablets about five years ago and notes immediate help followed by a cure after several weeks of use. For sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Mary B. McMullen
Phelps
N. Y
Nation's Memorial Dedicated at Valley Forge Arch
Noted orators and public figures gathered at Valley Forge to dedicate a new memorial arch honoring patriots who suffered there with Washington. Erected for 100000 funded by Congress, the arch sits at the old Gulph road junction and outer drive.
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Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Washington
Congress
Gulph Road
Rome
Arch of Granite Memorial to Continental Army Soldiers
Stone arch designed by Paul M. Cret of the University of Pennsylvania features a sixty foot granite structure with inscriptions honoring Continental officers and private soldiers. One side bears dates December 19, 1777 and June 19, 1778, while the opposite side quotes a lament on naked and starving troops and their fidelity.
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Paul M. Cret
School of Architecture
University of Pennsylvannia
Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder Ad Notice
An old ad extols Hot Weather Tonic and Health Builder as a cure for nervous fatigue and general weakness with a testimonial from Mrs. James Duncan of Haynesville Maine. It promotes Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for remedies. A separate note mentions the Wisconsin Republican primary race between Francis E. McGovern and Thomas Morris for U S Senate.
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James Duncan
Haynesville
Bucklen
Arnica
Williams & Bennett Building Services Ad
For building repair fencing glazing and screen work see Williams and Bennett. Strict attention to all jobs large or small. Prices right. Work guaranteed. Phones 309 and 767.
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Williams & Bennett
Georgia Eyes Hoke Smith for Senate Re-election
There is little serious opposition in Georgia to Hoke Smith's bid for re election to the United States Senate and indications suggest he will win and name his own successor at the upcoming election.
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Georgia
Hoke Smith
United States Senate
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Union National Bank of Monroe
Warren Taylor
Resh
Hediust
Monroe Drug Company
Taylor & Sanders
State of
Maine
Massachusetts
Earl of Dalhousie
Canada
Charles H. Spurgeon
Shanghai
The
Confederacy
Fed
Sir George Alexander
Reading
England
London
Theatre Royal
Nottingham
Sir Henry Irving
Lyceum Theatre
Faust
Alexander
Sir George
News-Star
New Zeal
Reily-Taylor Company
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nola
New Orleans
Oakland & Bracey
Laird Street
Wisconsin
Stephenson
Francis E. McGovern
Roosevelt
Thomas Morris
LaFollette
DeSiard Street
J. M. Zanone & CO
Central Savings Bank Building
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