Record of Week in News and World Drama
Postmaster General Smith suspends E G Rathbone in Cuba and appoints Bristow as acting head. Fires devastate Shipshewana Indiana business district. Jealousy ends in Ida Foss’s death and suicide by Wag. Rail and money news mix with political shifts, ship and immigration tallies, and court actions across the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
E. G. Rathbone
Cuba
Bristow
Shipshewana
Ind
Benjamin
Ida Foss
Hood River
Ore
Chicago
Neilson & Co
Pentwater
Mich
Tol O'Grady
Icdu
Sir Tulph Vermilye
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky
Eckham
Nominations and political notes from various districts
nominations for congress in Ohio and Alabama. renominations in Ohio and North Carolina. a 110 year old woman near Wabash. deaths of Frances Hiller and Samuel Douglas McEnery. floods of overseas events including earthquakes in Mexico City, Boxers in China, fires in Canada, Mafeking siege news. colonial and imperial developments from Pretoria to London. famine in India. population figures for Venezuela. Filipino combat reports. growth of American trade. relief reports on Mafeking and Kruger peace talks. shipwreck of Poo Chow with 140 lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Charles Dick
Iawa
Robert G. Cousins
Alabama
A.A. Wiley
North Carolina
Spencer Blackburn
Wood
W. Skiles
Lucy Washigton
Wabash
Ind
Frances Hiller
Wilmington
Mass
W. W. Sfead
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Murphy J. Foster
United States Senate
Samuel Douglas McEnery
Nathaniel P. Til
United States
Colorado
Denver
Mexico
Tao-Ting
China
Callusvines
Ont
Canada Cyclo Une
Wellams Company
Pretoria
Mafeking
London
Muller
Newcastie
Tiing
Wek
Natal
Laing
Nek
Gholera
India
Venceela
Moryevo
Alued Ben Muasa
Medin
Tangiers
Manila
Aguason
Hiel
Mafvhing
Radin Nowell
Provident Kruger
Twelve Workmen Die In Guedale Jara Rail Wreck
A railway wreck near Guedale Jara Mexico killed 11 workmen. Reports describe suspended orders for Luzon municipal organization, surrender of insurgent groups at Tarlac, and various international events including Cuban affairs and conflicts in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guedalejara
Mexico
Bell
Luzon
Tarlac
Col. Liscum
Spain
United States
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Vryheid
Col. Methuen
Lord Curzon
India
Rioting in St Louis Streetcar Strike Sees Shootings
May 25 reports from St Louis say rioting eased to quiet that day but renewed with a shooting at Park and Compton. Motormen John Harding and Donald Watts were wounded, a bystander injured, as unions support strikers and authorities consider federal action to restore mail car service. Gov Stephens warned of drastic steps to restore order if peace cannot be secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Unitedates Senate
Charles Z. W. Neeley
United States
Senate
Spooner
Allen
Race
Alaska
Lake View
Ore
Washington
Philippines
Albany
N. Yu
Cnver
Chicago
Frankfort
Taylor
Indianapolis
Ind
Tay
St. Louis
Kansas
Bryan
Presbyterian General Assembly
Ohio
Congress
South Dakota
McKinley
North Carolina
Henry Sheets
Lexington
American Cuptish Mission Society
Detroit
Mich
Yordh Roberts
Pretoria
Vaal
West Bay City
Michigan
Herluat Noyes
Hed Tortpads
Sunitor Thai
Ignal
Chamber of Deputies
Mheneter
Teilyerts
Roger
Jolnn
Opr
Aleis Baur
Union
Walaway
Park and
Compton Averacy
John 8
Harding
Donald Watts
Festmaster Bauinho
United States Tistiet
Roier
Stephens
Board of Pallee Commissioners
Post-Dispatch
John
Missouri
St. Joule
Tshull
Royal Pageant and Civic Events Mark May Day Celebrations
London and the British Empire observed Queen Victoria’s eighty-second birthday with widespread demonstrations, naval salutes, and parade displays. Across the United Kingdom, citizens celebrated with bands, flags, and public cheers as ships and soldiers performed, while the Labour party and state conventions reported political maneuvering and workforce disruptions due to industrial shutdowns at the steel plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Viewuris
Mays
United Kingdom
British Empire
Churel
Tag
Tower
England
Soldiens
Homer
Casinon
He Aities
Carter Medicine Co Wins Injunction Over Label Infringement
Carter Medicine Co awarded final injunction with costs against Chicago Label and Box Co after five-year suit over labels for Carter’s Little Liver Pills. Litigation proceeded to master in chancery for final accounting. ruling marks a milestone against counterfeit labels and wrappers in the proprietary drug trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loreiring
Abulailus
Brent Good
Carter Medicine Company
CBI Vayo
Chicago Label
Carter Company
Carter
Cartier Medicine Company
N. Y. Press
Cartoonist Robert Frank and the boxing kangaroo nickname
The piece recounts artist Robert Frank, praised for early talent and self funding, who joked about a commission involving a boxing kangaroo. His German reply hinted at his nickname and long association with the label Weddars or Feddars, reflected in popular memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Frank
Philadelphia Bost
Frank
Grain-O A Nutritious Drink For All Ages
Grain-O is a tasty nourishing beverage to replace coffee. It aids digestion and strengthens nerves without stimulating effects, suitable for children and adults alike. advertised as free from injurious properties and enjoyed by users.
A Philadelphia Tin Postcard Quip on Declarations
A Philadelphia tin sign mocks pride in ancestry by citing a signer of the Declaration of Independence as something not to boast about, then shifts to noting a family divorce in a tongue in cheek continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Tin
Walla
Ceater
Rayahé
Grand Rapids
Mich
Binder Twine Inside Price Offer Notice
Special inside price on binder twine including sisal standard and Manila. Mail order with quantity and timing to Senrg Co to secure a lower price and potential supplier qualification for faster delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Senrg
Buck. Co
Various Advertisements and Slogans in 19th Century Press
A collage of late 19th century ad copy and quips includes Allen’s Foot‑Ease promises for new shoes, Kemp’s Cinnamon Cough Syrup claims, and a claim about a hypnotism school. Also features a joke about self‑preservation and a misread express shipment line. The piece ends with general drugstore selling points and brand names across several ads.
Barber Funny Anecdote Sets Missouri Bar Laughing
Henry Lamm of Sedalia shared a humorous recession tale with the Missouri Bar association, provoking laughter at a Kansas City Star report. A cited impromptu joke about two dirty collars follows, involving a Dutch barber and a Texas punchline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lamm
Sedalia
Missouri Bar Association
Kansas City
Texas
Arman
Misu
Dot
Evel
Also Mentioned on This Page
War Department
Catan
House
Lee
Perther
Post Office
Gen. Grant
Grand Army of the Republic
Ger. Otis
Aguinaldo
Spooner Wis
The
W. A. Glack
Montana
la Vie
Ely
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Topekan
New York
Walter Gordon
Ingram
Butaw, Ala
Tom Britain
Gov. Smith
W. A. Clark
Martin Maginnis
St. Louisens
Valladega
Ala
Elbert Curry
Fink Dobbins
John W. Parsons
Knights of Tabor
Boars
Republis
Lily
National Congress of Maothers
Des Moines
National League
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Tittsburgh
Wineinnall
Toston
Walter Williams
Coronex
William M. Downer
Cal
William Stint
Montaig
Moria
Tivo
Calvin Kimbiern
Slot
Truvble
Col
Mary's College
Elmont
N.C
Tanis
Simon W. Deamer
Likle
Thy
Africa
Lrady
Nashville
Lenn
Sid
William Stowe
Datesville
St. Louis 4Iniasit Company
Fritz Meyer
Sing, Sing
North
Frederick Smith
Great Britain
Women's
Baptist Tome Mission Society
J. N. Crone
Flouse
Methodist General Conference
David N. Moore
John W. Hamilton
Calvin Kimblern
Pueblo
Forest
Miss
Reeves Bros
Ale Hance
Frank Shaw
Harry Wetzell
Qalland
Cummock
James M. Lynch
Syracuse
N. C
International Typographical Union
Charles W. Neely
Uie
Guy
Stephns Chareea Petiticinbe
Wild With
Hvitala
Vielbcm
Wpleket
Lions
George Ay Snow
Dele Belles
Anliet
Carter Medicine CO
Galveston
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Indianapolis News
Kemp
Chicago Daily News
Atchison, Lobe
York
Maya
Minnesota
Mertens
Yeu
Wren
Wien
Nencorn & Gee
Lou
tiAy
Barber
Tein
Bykai S
Peru
ADIES
Alabastina Ca
Graino
ANG Grocers
Wabash Ave
Auditorium
Cavite
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