Dying Governor’s pardon and inheritance tale end
The narrative recalls a dying governor signing a pardon for a penitentiary inmate and the dramatic aftermath of a contested will. It also recounts Sir Matthew Hale impersonating a juror to halt graft, and ends with reflections on justice, mercy, and shared burdens.
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Alexander Stephens
Parand
Favanil
Anjil
Gadosen
Matthew Hate
Parcher
Pioldamb Jord
Llam
Westminster
Tfali
Matthew Hale
Chic
Christ
Patriotism and Service Amid Cuban and Philippine Conflicts
Letter from an American representative to Li ote Jewert defends government actions during Cuban transport treatment and recalls the Philippines campaign. It cites duty to Cuba Porto Rico Guam and the Philippines and praises the army for never kicking or flunking in battle.
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Jewert
Chris
Usda
Washington
Bayer
Amien
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Mantia
Far East
Philippines
John Hay
Iloilo Quiet as Natives Urged Back to Harvest Sugar
Dispatch from Iloilo reports Senor Hamon Melliza elected president for two years while General Lopez becomes commander in chief. Authorities seek amicable settlement with United States as sugar crop in Panay runs below average by about 9000 tons. Native commissioners led by Ramon Avancena arrive to consult with Aguinaldo as native soldiers disembark near Iloilo.
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Manila
Iloilo
Panay
Senor Hamon Melliza
General Lopez
Senor Melliza
United States
Negros
Senor
Ramon Avancena
Toilo
St. Paul
Aguinaldo
Ioilo
Derby hat makers form price-fixing combine
Danbury Connecticut report indicates lower priced Derby hat manufacturers have joined a combination that goes into effect February 1. The group includes nearly all major firms producing these hats.
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Danbury, Conn
Emperor William Celebrated Across German Empire
The fortieth birthday anniversary of Emperor William of Germany was celebrated throughout the empire Friday with widespread observances and national homage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William of Germany
Empire
Fagan Guilty and Dismissed With Clemency Recommendation
General Eagan was found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and prejudice to good order and discipline and was sentenced to dismissal from the army. The court recommended executive clemency. Secretary of War Alger will review the record and submit it to the President for final action.
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Associated Press
Saya
Eagan
United States Army
Davis
Alger
Enraged bear runs amuck at Creighton Theater in Omaha
A silver tipped bear escaped its cage during a tooth extraction in the Creighton Theater on Sunday. The animal injured Paul Batty and McDonald, tore at theater manager Rosenthal's clothes and shoe, and caused a panic before the trainer subdued it with heated irons in the cellar.
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Omaha
Nebr
Creighton
Paul Batty
McDonald
Jake Rosenthal
Batty
Rosenthal
Periods of Pain and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A period pain focused feature praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a thorough female regulator. It includes a testimonial from Miss Jennifer Miles of Leon Wisconsin describing relief after using multiple Pinkham products and seeking her advice. The piece urges readers to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aydin E. Pinkham
Pinsuaw
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jennif R. Miles
Leon
Wis
Tom Salmon Hanged for Mine Union Clash at Red Lodge
Tom Salmon former president of the Red Lodge Miners Union was hanged at Red Lodge Montana after shooting Superintendent Connor at the Rocky Ford coal mine. He refused religious consolation and warned others against revealing heads at gravesites. Salmon was a prominent labor leader in several Northwestern states.
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Helena
Mont
Tom Salmon
Red Lodge
Connor
Rocky Ford
Salmon
Miny
Northwestern
Track Repairers Mangled Near Ganlitzin Tunnel Opening
Altoona Pennsylvania report says twenty six track repair men were on the western Ganlitzin tunnel opening when a westbound locomotive approached. Workers moved from the north track to the south due to smoke obscuring the north track. One man died aboard and another died in hospital, sixteen others were seriously hurt. No one escaped injury.
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Altoona
Ganlitzin
Allen's Foot Ease Advertisement in 19th Century Ledger
A winter foot care ad promotes Allen's Foot Mase to warm and soothe feet, relieve sweating and blisters, and cure chilblains. It offers a trial package by mail and lists LeRoy New York as the address. The copy ends with a proverb about fools and hens.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy, N.Y
Grain-O: A Nourishing Coffee Substitute for Children
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a grain based drink for children that tastes like coffee but costs less. It claims Grain-O nourishes and distributes health the more it is used, and notes the product is sold by grocers at 25c.
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Costa
We Guarantee a Cure at Indianapolis Home Sanatorium
An advertisement promises cures for chronic diseases including catarrh deafness and nervous debility. One month’s treatment with free consultation and diagnosis offered at Rooms 10 11 12 Masonic Temple Indianapolis Indiana.
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Masonic Temple
Indianapolis
Ind
Loaded Down Pain Relief for Forty Woman Laughs
A nostalgic line describes aches and pains as the air sapping energy. It mentions St Jacobs Oi Rub In as a supposed remedy to ease pain and promise a cure. The text then notes a forty year old woman laughing heartily implies genuine amusement or relief.
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St. Jacobs
The Original Syrup of Figs Claim of Excellence
A claim stresses originality and scientific manufacture by California Fig Syrup Co. It warns buyers to seek the genuine Syrup of Figs from the true company to avoid imitators and notes its favorable reputation with medical professionals and families.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Cativorxia Fig Syrup Co
Catiforna Fig Syrup Co
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