Death of King Oscar II of Sweden Ends Era of Calm
Oscar II of Sweden died at 78 in Stockholm's royal apartments after a long illness. His death clears the throne for Crown Prince Gustave Adolph as Gustave V, with oath taken in council. The monarch's passing is not expected to destabilize Sweden or its relations with Norway.
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Oscar Gustave
Oecar
Sweden
Oscar Gustave Adolphe
Vermland
Council of State
Gustave V
Oscar
Pest
Napoleon
Marshhal Bernadette
Europe
Norway
Sen
Gustave
Stockholm
Vinel Cod Liver Prep Promises Health For Consumption
An advertisement asserts consumption stems from digestion and nutrition issues. It touts Vinel cod liver extractive preparation with iron peptone to nourish the body, boost vigor, curb coughing, and aid recovery, claiming superiority to traditional cod liver oil and offering money-back satisfaction.
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New Albany
Republican Convention Set for June 16 in Chicago
The Republican national committee issued the official call for a Chicago convention on June 16 to nominate candidates for president and vice president for the November 3 election. The plan includes delegates from states and territories, with alternates for each delegate.
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Washington
Chicago
Harry S. New
Filmer Dover
Republican National Committee
Arizona
New Mexico
Hawaii
District of Columbia
Alaska
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Appendicitis A Staple Method That is Always Efficacious
A medical feature argues for a staple method as a reliable approach to appendicitis treatment. The article discusses surgical staples as a standard option and highlights potential benefits in recovery time and infection control.
Fixed for a Big Crowd and Health Ads
An article notes progress in appendicitis treatment with nonoperative cures using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It also reports Chicago plans for a remodeled Coliseum to seat 15 000 delegates, highlighting architecture, ventilation, and fire safety features. Further items cover a series of 1904 convention plans and other national notices.
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Chicago
National Committee
Coliseum
Obscure Royal Lineage of King Oscar Denounced
A historical obituary recalls King Oscar of Sweden and Norway born 1829 as the son of King Oscar II and Queen Josephine. It notes his throne succession in 1872 after Carl XV and marriage to Queen Sophia in 187? with four children surviving. The piece praises his scholarship, democratic stance, and travels to Pau in France where a cottage once housed his grandfather Charles XIV.
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Gus MH
Way
Oscar
Josephine
Price Eugene of
Leuchtenberg
Marshal Hernadotte
Oscar IT
Carl XV
Sophia
William Nassau
France
Pau
Charlies Hernadotte
Charles XIV
Sweden
Norway
Lurope
Europe
Arid Ao Qlas Wright
Birth reporting law eyed as urgent state action
The Indiana state board of health warns physicians to report births with penalties of 10 to 50 dollars for first offenses and 50 to 100 dollars for later offenses. Dr J N Hurty notes deaths of two infants were recorded but their birth returns never arrived. He says timely records aid proving heirship and other civil matters and cannot be learned too soon.
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Indianapolis
Dec
State Board of Health
J. N. Hurty
Lawmakers at Work Gill For Relief of Islands to Be Pressed
The Speaker and committee assignments are set as lawmakers push Gill for relief of islands. The process continues with a post proposition affecting the measure and its path through the chamber.
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Gill
Pr Coss Post
Protests and policy battles echo in Washington
Washington desk reports warn of a new attempt this session to pass the Philippine tariff bill after a split in support last session. Democrats back the measure while insurgent Republicans oppose, and sugar interests resist lower duties. Other items note Justice Harlan’s vigor at seventy four, talk of a constitutional parcels post, and saloon repeal moves in Congress.
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Charles W. Arthur Washington
Senate
Senate Committee On
Philippines
District of Columbia
National Capital
Webber
Uohio
United States
Down
Thixieland
Washington
Congress
Post Office Department
John Wanamaker
Congressman Burgess
Burgess
Timothy Woodruff
New York
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Promoted by Physicians
Proponents tout Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a regular medicine for coughs colds and lung troubles. The ad asks readers to inquire with their doctors about its use and notes physicians have relied on it for over fifty years.
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Ayer
Lowell Tages
Danger in Asking Advice on Colds and Coughs
A cautionary note warns against taking unknown remedies for coughs and colds while touting Foley’s Honey and Tar as a genuine cure in a yellow package. O D Knoefel references and a separate report notes Jews returning to Europe from America, with Tarael Zangwill speaking on territorial organization and winter departures.
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Foley
O. D. Knoefel
Europe
Manchester
Eng
Tarael Zangwill
Jewish Territorial Organization
Territorial Organization
America
Democratic National Committee to Choose Convention Site
Washington reports the Democratic National Committee will meet at the Arlington next Thursday at noon to select the site and timing of the national convention. Possible venues include Chicago Kansas City Louisville Denver and Atlantic City with June 2 favored as the likely date. Colonel John S. Martin of Missouri is in the city coordinating arrangements.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Arlington
John S. Martin
Missouri
Theft of Van Dyke Masterpiece at Notre Dame Church
In Courtra Belgium on December 9 thieves stole Van Dyke’s The Erection of the Cross from Notre Dame church. They cut the canvas from its frame and removed it, with expert thieves suspected as special guards noted no alarm.
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Courtra
Belgium
van Jdyke
Church of Notre Dame
Mayor Leads Push Against Gas Utility in Evansville
Evansville reports Mayor Beehne backed by the Retail Merchants Association fights a gas and electric light company supplying poor quality gas at 1.10 and unreliable electric service. Citizens, merchants plan a mass meeting as calls for a municipal light plant rise amid rising bills and service failures.
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Evansville
Ind
Beehne
Retail Merchants’ Association
Gas and Electric Light Company
Weldener Syndicate
Philadelphia
Remarkable Rescue in Fedora Tennessee
O W Pepper of Fedora Tennessee recalls almost fatal lung and throat hemorrhages. Doctors failed to help until Dr King’s NewsDiscovery was used. Instant relief followed with coughing stopping and bleeding diminishing in three weeks enabling him to return to work. Guaranteed care for coughs and colds at Drog store.
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Trele
Fedora
Tenn
O. W. Pepper
D. D. Knocefel
Will Try to Reopen Mines in Goldfield
Goldfield Nevada December 9. Mine owners' association plans to reopen mines with non union workers this week and has chosen Wednesday for the attempt. If a clash with Western Federation of Miners occurs it would happen then. Nine companies of troops are stationed in the area.
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Roosevelt
Goldfield
Nev
Esmeralda
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Monongah
W. Va
West Virginia
Western Federation of Miners
Mine Owners’ Association
Teen Hunter Anton Blair Killed Dragging Gun Through Fence
In Evansville Indiana on December 9 a sixteen year old named Anton Blair was hunting when he attempted to pull his gun through a fence and was shot. He died shortly after.
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Evansville
Ind
Anton Blair
Indiana Board Seeks Opinion on Teacher Pay Rules
The state board of education, in Indianapolis, decided to ask Attorney General James Bingham for guidance on pay for teachers with more than three years experience. Members split on whether high experience should secure maximum wages only with a three year license, or whether pay should be based on experience alone regardless of license. The dispute stems from provisions for beginning teachers in the new law.
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Indianapolis
Dec
State Board of Education
James Bingham
Lcense
Receiver Appointed for Horsemen's Mutual Insurance
Elkhart Ind Dec 98 Judge VanFleet of the superior court appointed a receiver for Horsemen's Mutual Insurance of Elkhart. Liabilities are listed at 37,000 with assets at 500. Founded August 1906 by local incorporators to insure horses cattle and all live stock. Policies in force reportedly exceed 500,000.
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Elkhart
Ind
Adelbert A. Adams
Plymouth
VanFleet
Horsemen's Mutual Insurance Company
Town votes to extend Silver Lake limits sparking farmer backlash
Warsaw Indiana December 9 farmers on three sides rebel against Silver Lake town board which adopted an ordinance to add a square mile to the town limits. County Surveyor Blue who made new measurements faces threats. Board accused of action to benefit corporations by increased taxes. Jesonville Indiana December 9 Homer Swinehamb farmhand injured by enraged bull. prognosis doubtful.
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Warsaw
Ind
Silver Lake
Blue
Jesonville
Homer Swinehamb
Jacob Mayberry
Here
Local Notices and Obituaries from Silver Grove Chronicle
Revival services at Ad Christian church in Silver Grove. the funeral of George Richards of Lafayette township. John Edwarde dies at 18. John Mowman granted divorce from Ella Mowman on infidelity and drunkenness. Thomas Dake foreman dies leaving four. Mrs Maggie Baggott funeral in Silver Grove. twins Harry and William Fink die of typhoid. Minsterial Association meeting outlines religious campaign. charity box social at Biel's hall for destitute family. various court adjournments and upcoming meetings.
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Ad Christian Church
Silver Grove
John Mowman
Ella Mowman
Biel’s Hall
Charlestown Road
Gertrude Deutsch
Lorena Heuser
George Richards
Lafayette Township
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Gine Riocharde
John Beancond
Harry Letatourel
Maggie Baggott
George FP. Baggott
Chicago
O. W. Phelpe
East Spring Street
B. F. Onto
Central Christian Church
Fairview Cemetery
Boris
Death Toll Rises After Monongah Mine Explosion
In Monongah West Virginia 400 feared dead as miners from Fairmont Coal Company Nos 6 and 8 remain entombed after a blast. Fifty six hours after the explosion rescuers found fifty three bodies with many in bad condition. Fire rekindled Sunday afternoon prompting evacuation of sightseers and renewed rescue efforts.
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Monongah
W. Va
Fairmont Coal Company
Iola Restaurateur Murder Sparks Confession
William Stewart, owner of a Iola restaurant and member of a prominent family, was brutally murdered in the early hours of Sunday. W. D. Creviston, his partner, has confessed to the killing, saying he did it to marry Stewart’s wife. Mrs. Stewart was arrested on complicity charges.
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Senate
Joseph H. Outhwaite
Ohio
Columbus
Louisa Maria Taft
William H Taft
Milbury
Mays
Midville
New York
Nashville
Tenn
Frank Click
Harry Webber
Lisbon
Senate Committee On
Brownsville
Syracuse
N. Y
Iola
Kan
William Stewart
W. D. Creviston
Stewart
Creviston
Gebbia Siblings Sentenced to Death for Child's Kidnapping
Nicoline Gebbia and her brother Leonardo were sentenced to death by hanging for their part in the plot that led to the kidnapping and murder of eight year old Walter Lumana in the spring.
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Hahnville, Ta
Nicoline Gebbia
Leonardo
Walter Lumana
Gebbias
Electric Bitters Promoted By Cedar Grove Resident In Letter
A Cedar Grove reader endorses Electric Bitters after suffering liver and kidney trouble. The letter claims the product brought relief with initial improvement from the first bottle and ongoing benefits, describing it as the best remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney issues. The testimonial is attributed to a local user and seller O. D. Knosfel, a druggist.
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Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
O. D. Knosfel
Draggiet
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