Convincing proof of Doan's Kidney Pills in Iowa tale
A Davenport resident Edward Buck explains kidney pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial cites color change in urine and relief after a second box, urging readers to visit Haverkamp's drug store and ask for Doan's, with 50 cent price and Buffalo agents.
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Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac
Dean
Edward Buck
Perry Street
Davenport
Iowa
Timner
Havercamp's
Foster, Milburn & Co
Buffalo
N. Y
VU. S
Doan’s
Poles in Joliet Split Over Suspected Wife Murder Plot
In Joliet Illinois Mrs Frank Schreffler is burned to death and her husband Frank Schreffler faces a warrant. Edith Zentarski a sister in law claims the dying wife accused her husband and a plot to hang him. Priest Pawlowski says the dying woman blamed no one. The case hinges on rival dying statements and Polish community sympathy leans toward Schreffler.
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Joliet
Frank Schreffler
Hesse
Justice Petty
Schreffter
Frank Scheffter
Edith Zentarski
Schreffler
Father Pawlowski
Holy Cross Church
Shreffler Accused After Gasoline Stove Fire Death
The husband of Mrs. Shreffler is charged with murder after a gasoline stove fire in their home. He claimed to rescue his wife and child as she lit the stove. she later died in hospital. Prosecutors say she admitted filling the lit stove, while authorities withhold charges as defense argues a clear case.
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Pawlowski
Shreifler
Father Pawlowski
Shreffler
Explosion destroys saw mill in Pittsville Wis
The Joseph Apple baker saw mill in Pittsville Wisconsin was wrecked by a boiler explosion blowing the boiler about 100 feet. Owner Joseph Applebaker sustained three broken ribs and crushed hip bones. Lead sawyer Frank Murray was badly cut in the face and injured. John E Trope warned workers and shut down the engine before the blast, narrowly escaping harm. Applebaker may die.
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Pittsville
Wis
Joseph Applebaker
Frank Murray
John E. Trope
Applebaker
State cuts coal costs for Wisconsin institutions
The state board of control lowered coal prices for state homes with contracts for 3000 tons of Youghingheny screenings at Chippewa Falls to 3.65 per ton, about 25 cents below prior bids. A parallel reduction was secured for the industrial school at Waukesha for 2500 tons.
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Madison
Wis
State Board of Control
Chippewa Falls
Waukesha
Man’s memory tested as liar face consequences
A terse maxim notes that without an extraordinary memory, a person cannot sustain a convincing lie. The line reflects caution about deceit and the risk of exposure in daily life.
Closing-out sale on ladies garments and hooks
Advertisement notes deep discounts on ladies garments and snap hook and eye items. Promotes exclusive sale by the seller with mention of Standard Patterns and agent availability.
Tragic suicide in Roman Catholic cemetery near Pomeroy
Fort Dodge reports C. Johnson, an unmarried man, blew his head off with dynamite in the local Roman Catholic cemetery about half a mile from town after days of drinking. He apparently placed the explosive in his mouth. his head and a hand were blown away. He leaves two brothers.
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Fort Dodge
C. Johnson
Pomeroy
Baseball scores from July 11 league games
Chicago reports yesterday's baseball scores across the National and American Leagues. Key results include Pittsburg 0 at Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati 7 at Philadelphia 6, Detroit 0 at Kansas City 6, Indianapolis 10 at Minneapolis 3, and a rainout in Cleveland.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Pittsborg
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Detroit
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Minenapolis
Cleveland
Foreclosure sale of Harper & Bros publishing plant Aug
New York on July 12 announces the foreclosure sale of Harper & Brothers publishing plant set for August. The sale includes use of the Harper name, real estate in Franklin Square valued at $1,200,000, machinery, stock, copyrights, and publishing rights to Harper's Weekly, Harper's Monthly, Harper's Bazaar, and Harper's Round Table.
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New York
Harper & Bros
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Monthly Magazine
Harper’s Bazaar
Harper's Round Table
Franklin Square
Judge Kohlsaar confirms seizure of gems from Philippines
In Chicago on July 12 Judge Kohlsaar in federal court confirmed the seizure for duty of gems brought to the United States by Emil J. Peke, a North Dakota soldier arrested last May. The ruling is seen as a denial of the saying that the constitution follows the sins.
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Chicago
Kohlsaar
United States District Court
Philippines
Emil J. Peke
North Dakota
World Christian Endeavor Convention Opens July 14
London reports a surge of United Society of Christian Endeavor members from the United States and nations worldwide arriving for the World Christian Endeavor convention to run from July 14 to July 18.
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London
United Society of Christian Endeavorers
United States
Christian Endeavor
Nashville widow sues Southern railway for damages
Atlanta on July 12 Mrs Mollie D Florida of Nashville Tenn filed suit against the Southern railway for 100 44 damages claiming her husband J R Florida was killed in the Camp Creek wreck June 23 and that he earned 8000 a year
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Atlanta, Ga
Mollie D. Florida
Nashville, Tenn
The
Southern Railway
J. R. Florida
Camp Creek
Pow ers Case Denies Continuance Over Defense Absence
Georgetown Kentucky July 12 Judge Cantrill overruled defense motion for a continuance in the case of former Secretary of State Caleb Powers. The court ruled the defense was responsible for missing witnesses and their absence.
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Georgetown
Cantrill
Caleb Powers
Germany Reassures China Aim Through Ministerial Appointment
Berlin reports that Dr. Mumm von Schwarzenstein’s appointment as minister to China is seen by political circles as evidence Germany does not view itself at war with China. The move signals cautious diplomacy and ties with Beijing amidst international frictions.
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Berlin
Mumm von Schwarzenstein
China
Germany
Webster E. Brown Nominated for Ninth District Congress
In Antigo Wisconsin on July 12 the Ninth district convention nominated Webster E. Brown of Rhinelander to succeed Stewart in Congress.
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Antigo
Wis
Webster E. Brown
Rhinelander
Stewart
Frozen death during climb in Schneeberg
Berlin reports Jerr Joseph Bann of Hamurg died from freezing while ascending the Schneeberg. A telegram from Rev Moule from Tien-Tsin says All's well despite the other dispatches.
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Berlin
Jerr Joseph Bann
Hamurg
Schneeberg
Moule
London
Shanghai
Christopher Moule
Tien-Tsin
Beggs' Hair Renewer Promises Cure for Bald Heads
A boxed advertites a hair product claiming to cure scalp diseases stop hair loss and regrow hair on bald heads. It guarantees satisfaction and directs readers to J J Havercam's for purchase.
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J. J. Havercamn
Labor Commissioners Meet in Milwaukee with Census Focus
The National Association of Labor Commissioners opened its session at the Hotel Pfister with Carroll D. Wright praising the census bureau. A Wisconsin University paper on labor in colonial possessions headed the program, while state reports highlighted iron steel and tin production trends and the impact of free employment bureaus on unemployment.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Association of Labor Commissioners
Pfister
Carroll D. Wright
Census Bureau
T. K. Urdahl
Wisconsin University
United States
Pennslyvania
Missouri
Tlinois
Indiana
Free
Kansas
Wheat grower prizes offered at Macon convention
Georgia wheat growers compete for large prizes at the Wheat Growers convention in Macon on July 12. No contestant may win more than one prize and no county can claim more than one prize to spread the award money.
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Macon
Georgia
Roosevelt Nominated for Vice President at Oyster Bay
Senator Walcott and the nomination committee informed Governor Roosevelt of his vice presidential nomination at Oyster Bay New York. Roosevelt will begin an active campaign with plans likely to tour the country amid growing demand.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Walcott
Roosevelt
Saginaw Hosts Michigan Orangemen Gathering
Saginaw Michigan hosts the annual Orangemen of Michigan meeting with the Merchants' Association funding nearly a thousand dollars to cover expenses for the second visit. The event follows last year’s visit and aims to promote the group and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Orangemen of
Michigan
Orangemen
Merchants’ Association
Lodge committee reports Nixon nomination in Canton
The committee to notify the President of his nomination led by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts completed its duty in Canton on July 12. A letter of acceptance is awaited as a key campaign document due to its significance.
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Canton
Ohio
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Yachting season opens with 70-seater races at Newport
Newport R I July 12 The most important yachting events of the season start here with three 70 seater races under the New York Yacht Club. One race will be held each day for three days.
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Newport
R. L
New York Yacht Club
Republican Platform of Iowa Conventions 1900
The Iowa Republican platform proclaims full vindication of four year old policies, warns against monetary reform efforts, supports self government for new areas, champions anti trust and free competition measures, endorses McKinley for renomination, lauds Republican Congress and the leadership of Speaker Henderson, and pledges steady policy for national prosperity.
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Republican Party of
Iowa
Republican Party
McKinley
Congress
Henderson
Senate
House
Oil Refinery for Japan Ships from Philadelphia
A complete oil refinery manufactured in Pennsylvania is on its way to Japan, the first ever shipped there. It includes tanks and the equipment to discharge oil into vessels and cars, to be located at Kobe or Yokohama. American prospectors have found large oil deposits in Japan, with control of prime territory secured before German and Russian rivals. Americans will direct refinery operations and develop fields, with Japanese staff under supervision.
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Philadelphia
Japan
Pennsylvania
Kobe
Yokohama
Iowa Central Excursion Tour to Four States in 1900
Iowa Central offers an excursion to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Wyoming on July 7 19 and August 1 1900. Fare is one dollar plus two dollars round trip with return valid until October 31 1999. Inquiries and coupons via Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Geo
S. Batty
G. P
T. A
Summer Schedule of Street Car Services
The schedule lists street car departures for South Muscatine Park Place Fair Grounds and Cemetery with times from 5 50 a m to 11 10 p m and Sunday service starting at 8 00 a m. Service runs every 20 to 26 minutes with varying end times. No passenger delivery occurs after 11 10 p m due to switch and car house procedures.
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Street Car Company
South Muscatine
Park Place
Fair Grounds
Cemetery
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C. B. Fuller
Victor J. Evans & CO
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Washington
B.C
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J Carskaddan
J.B. Dolgherty
CRRS
Hershey State Bank
Sara Hershey Eddy
Mira Hershey
P. W. Francis
Henry Jayne
L. G. Burnett
Ss. G. Stein
D. V. Jackson
S. M. Hughes
S. G. Stein
J.B. Dougherty
Chas. Page
J. Carskaddan
F. P. Sawyer
5. M. Hughes
Foreign Exchange
Cook, Musser&co
State Bank and Trust Co
Banking and Exchange
Collows Ave
Second St
Muscat
Noel Ers
Grandmamma
Harper Brothers
Powers
Brown
Labor
Saginaw
Sores di Tga Beecher S
Sick Headac
Des Moines
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McCoim’s
Ollie Snyder
West Front St
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Haradware Store
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