Unclear text reports fires and violence in multiple towns
Fragmentary item notes fires burning three buildings including a gym and a church, plus a brewery and a theater in several towns. It mentions Windber Pa hosting many fights and murders on New Year’s Day and Windber’s seven months tally of 18 murders, claiming the record beats Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Er of Commerce
St. Fal
Paterson
Pontiac
Ill
Oswego
Lowell
Mass
Windber
Kentucky
Counterfeiters Unearthed and Imitations Warned
The Secret Service has seized a large batch of counterfeit bills from a new ring. Imitations target high value items like Hosetter's Stomach Bitters, claiming to treat indigestion and debility. Reliable druggists are urged for genuine products. The Eagle Alaska weather station marks a year in operation with a January low of 68 degrees below zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
Hostetter
Weather Bureau
Eagle
Alaska
Ovaritis and Self Care Advice From Mrs Pinkham
A warning style health notice explains first stage ovaritis with pain swelling and heat in the ovarian region. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a treatment and includes a testimonial from Mrs Anna Asion of Troy Me. It ends with foot care ad copy for Allen's Foot powder and a remark on pre marital arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Asion
Troy
Lullaby by Isaac Watts Recited as a Child’s Bedtime Hymn
A historic poem urges a child to dream softly while angels guard the bed. It contrasts a humble manger with the Savior’s birth, praising divine care and urging faith and devotion. The piece ends with a blessing to trust and love the Redeemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Isaac Watts
Woman in the Case Ends Montgomery Senate Bid
Richard Montgomery considers bribery steps to win the state senate seat as his rival machine politics push costly bets. Ruby Burchard warns him the price would taint his name, prompting Montgomery to withdraw and jeopardizing his candidacy despite daily predictions of victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Chauncey
Daily Story Pub. Co
Richard Montgomery
United States Senate
Michael McInerny
MciInerny
Montgomery
Senate
Thomas Carroll
Ruby Burchard
Richard
Papa
Carroll
Pra‘t
Pana
Pratt
Pockets, Treason, and the Republic in Debate
The World criticizes Mr. Hanna's ship subsidy bill for benefiting four firms and two builders, arguing it pockets almost all subsidies to private interests. The piece defends constitutional dissent, citing Burke, Lincoln, Corwin, and the founders, asserting loyalty to the Declaration and Constitution while opposing imperialist policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Mr. Hanna
Pennsylvania Railroad
Foriegams Ree
Edmund Burke
Pitt
Mexico
Thomas Corwin
Abraham Lincoln
Corwin
Lincoln
America
Republic
United States
Washington
Fragments of ad copy and slogans from historic products
A collage of brand slogans and testimonials including George Washington SODA claims for biscuits and purity, Hamlin's Wizard Oil Co. offers a song book, a cold cure claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets, and Putnam Facial Dye touts superior dye quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin’s
Wizard Oil Co
Chicago
W. Grove
Queen’s Death Marks End of Noted Reign and Mourning
England honors its queen as she closes a long career. Her popular administration, personal virtue, and support for parliamentary liberty defined a peaceful reign. Her death prompts worldwide sorrow and questions about successor Edward VII’s ability to continue her example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edward VII
Trial by Yury Denied in Imperial Policy
The president’s guidance to Philippine commissioners omits trial by jury from the nations oriental subjects. The piece argues the sixth amendment is quoted only partially and warns that constitutional safeguards and imperial doctrines erode under taxation without representation and governance without consent.
Victoria’s reign and call to end unjust war
The piece notes Victoria’s long rule ended during a brutal war she opposed, its horrors grieving her and possibly shortening her life. It urges Edward VII to honor her memory by ending the war and aiding a liberty-loving people, earning global gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Edward VII
Republicans Waver Over Gold Standard Push
Some party members resist a return to the gold standard as the issue of redeeming silver dollars stirs nervousness among Republicans.
Preferred Lash to Prison Convicts Take Punishment for Theft
Two young men in Fulton Missouri who stole clothing chose twenty five lashes over jail. The county attorney proposed the alternative, they agreed, and after a note requesting the whipping arrived they were marched to the sheriff where Constable Garner administered the lashes. Both youths endured the punishment and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Garner
Sheriff's Office
Kansas City Journal
Weekly business failures rise year over year in Dun's report
Dun's report shows 225 failures for the week ending January 19, up from 242 in the same week of 1900 and 249 in 1899. The piece argues the increase reflects market weed out under a Republican tenure rather than a bad trend. California transport returns from the Philippines with seventy four protests against a war of conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dun
California
Philippines
The Philippine War Gamble Not Worth The Candle
The author argues that money spent to subdue the Philippines and seize lands would have bought vast land for western America and created a larger domestic market. It claims the venture would have saved American lives and homes, and criticizes merchants and the public for pursuing commerce at a high cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Printing total for first issue expanded to seventy five thousand
A correction notes The Commoner increased first issue from thirty thousand to fifty thousand after plates were prepared then twenty five thousand more were printed. This brings total copies for number one volume one to seventy five thousand.
Senator Platte heads express firm amid parcel delays
The article notes indefinite delay of parcels post and presents Senator Platte as president of an express company, suggesting a link between cause and effect in the ensuing argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Platte
Secretary Gace Faces Green Back With Interest Coupon
In a playful note, the speaker imagines a future when a green back with an interest coupon could be shown to Secretary Gace without causing him to faint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gace
Ad dicks Found Near Foot Lights During Gas On Event
When the gas was turned on the Delaware senatorial contest Mr Ad dicks was discovered near the foot lights. The moment drew attention as observers noted the unusual placement of the candidate during a campaign event in Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
End of Philippine War Hints Rising Volunteer Demand
Fragmentary note indicates the war nearing end with a surge in volunteers. Mentions numbers around 10 000 and 17 000 and shifts in deployment locations.
Return of Hon. Fred T. Du Bois to Senate Heralded
The return of the Hon. Fred T. Du Bois of Idaho to the senate will be accepted as proof that vindication comes to the righteous, though it sometimes comes tardily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Dubois
Idaho
Senate
Government Control by Armies Not Helpful Says Source
It argues that people in the Philippines or South Africa cannot benefit from a carpetbag government under military rule, highlighting the futility of such authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
South Africa
Peruna touted by U S Congressman and readers
A letter from U S Congressman M W Howard of Fort Payne Alabama endorses Peruna as a remedy for catarrh and la grippe. The ad cites patient testimonials from A C Lockhart of West Henrietta New York and others, urging readers to seek Dr Hartman and The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for guidance and free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Washington
The
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
M. W. Howard
Buffalo Exhibit At Pan American Display Of Fossil Crustaceans
The Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences will cooperate with the New York State Museum for an exhibit at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. The display, in the New York State building, features a fine collection of water line rocks near Buffalo with fossils such as Pterygotus Eurypterus and Ceratiocaris.
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Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences
New York State Museum
Buffalo
New York State Building
Wolfe's Aromatic Schiedam Schnapps Review
The ad claims worldwide sales and declares the product indispensable in warm climates. It says the remedy tonifies the system and rapidly dispels malaria and cramps while helping kidney and bladder troubles, chronic rheumatism, dropsy, and other maternal organ weaknesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Cash Limits Value of a Man at a Million
A witty remark notes that many men could be worth a million but for the 100 percent cash allowance reducing their perceived value.
You Can Get Allen's Foot Ease Free Sample
Handout offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. Claims cure for aching damp or swollen feet and aids with new or tight shoes. Price listed as 25 cents at druggists and shoe stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy,n. Y
le Roy
N. Y
Forgetting to wind a watch signals aging
A brief aphorism notes that failing to wind a watch is a sign of growing older, reflecting a common cultural perception about aging and routines.
The Herb Cure for Grip Advice
A note extols Garfield Tea as a remedy to keep the system cleansed promote pure blood and good digestion to avoid grip and colds.
One nuisance no sooner leaves town than another light
A brief item notes that as one nuisance departs the area a new light appears, reflecting a recurring local complaint and ongoing issue with street lighting.
Wanted Live Lady Agent Advertise Russ Bleaching Blue
Advertisement seeks an experienced female agent in every town to promote Russ Bleaching Blue a modern bag blue. Earnest applicants should apply to The Russ Co. South Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Humor Flourishes Among GIs in New World Front
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that American soldiers in the Philippines adapted humor to their new surroundings. Private letters teem with invented words and playful bits, reflecting morale and cultural adjustment in a strange land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hale’s three rules for life from Edward Everett Hale
The text presents three maxims from Edward Everett Hale. First live as much as possible in the open air. Second touch elbows with the rank and file. Talk daily with a man you know to be your superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
Captain James L. Church Dies at 82 in Providence
Captain James L. Church, regarded as the last of the old line of whaling captains, died recently at his Providence, Rhode Island home in his 83d year. He spent forty two years in the whale fishing business and visited all whaling seas. He was shipwrecked only once eighteen years ago, within 100 miles of Montauk Point, after which he left seafaring life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Church
Providence
R. L
Montauk Point
Botanic Blood Balm claims cures for rheumatism in a day
An old advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a blood purifying remedy for rheumatism catarrh and bone pains. It claims quick relief by draining toxins from blood and bones and offers free medical advice with a paid $1 treatment from the Blood Balm Co at 62 Mitchell Street Atlanta Georgia along with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botanic
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell St
Atlanta, Ga
England settles fashion on soldiers with missing arms
A fashion question in England ends with the verdict that an empty sleeve should be worn pinned to the breast showing the full shirt cuff. The ruling follows many officers who lost an arm in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South Africa
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln Address
Joseph Choate with a British embassy perspective analyzes Lincoln from early life through later years and his administration. The piece highlights struggles, development, and the enduring honor he earned, published by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway with six cents postage to F A Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Cleveland Man Foils Robbery With Quick Escape
Fred A. Carey of Cleveland, afflicted by rheumatism, was ordered to surrender by two men but fled on the moment, and has not since felt a twinge of the pain he suffered before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Carey
Cleveland
Carey
Ex-Govs Richards Smith and Toole attend inaugural ball
The three men who have served as Montana governors since statehood Richards Smith and Toole attended the inaugural ball honoring the fourth governor.
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Annie Astor
Piat
Pratt, Mason, Hollingsby
Andrews
Swenson
McInerny
Mac
Ring
Rome
Augustus
United States of America
George Washington Soda
Yen
Putnam
St. Jacobs Oil
Contnoner Comment
W. J. Bryan
Queen Victoria
Yury
Saltor
Packing Trust
Peruna
New York
Congressman Howard
Alabama
Fort Payne, Ala
A. C. Lockhart
West
Henrietta
Hartman
Pernma
Rochester
Petala
A. C
Hariman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
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