Only Daughter Cured of Consumption by Calcutta Herb
A physician in Calcutta devised an herbal remedy after failing with standard treatments, curing his only daughter of consumption. The child now thrives in America, proving the cure. The doctor offers the recipe free for two two cent stamps, claiming the herb also treats night sweats nausea and can break a cold in twenty four hours. Address Crad Dock & Co Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Calcutta
Craddock & CO
Race St
Philadelphia
Mother Gray's Australian Seat Promises Monthly Regulator
Sought as a remedy for back pain urinary bladder and kidney trouble this herb tonic is pitched as a pleasant reliable monthly regulator. Available from Druggists or by mail for 50 cents with a free sample at The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Themather Gray Co
LeRoy
Colorado Railroad Disaster Kills Over Twenty
Glenwood Springs Colorado January 16 more than a score of people were killed and many injured in a crash at Dotsera siding east of the city as Denver and Rio Grande train No 5 met freight No 66. Engineer Gus Olson misread his watch causing the collision and a pileup of three engines and multiple cars. Only one in the chair car survived, a four year old girl named Alice Williams found under her dead mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Dotsera Siding
Denver
Rio Grande
Gus Olson
Dossero Olson
Dostero
Alice Williams
Confesses in long letter from Battle Run tragedy
Rev John H Carmichael of Battle Run Mich killed Gideon Browning a village carpenter in the little Methodist church then burned the body in a stove He died by his own hand in a county hospital after being found at Miranda Hughes boarding house He left a suitcase letter detailing Browning hypnosis and a struggle with knives a hatchet and a stove disposal of the body
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
John H. Carmichael
Battle Run
Mich
Gideon Browning
Miranda Hughes
Carmichael
Browning
Roosevelt Rides 98 Miles To Defend Physical Tests
President Roosevelt rode ninety eight miles on horseback then returned to the White House after more than seventeen hours in the saddle. He explained the long day was to prove to critics that a non-vetting president can ride long distances and that officers should meet the same challenge. He changed to ice coated clothing for dinner and appeared ready for a hearty meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Army
Navy
Shively Nominated for U S Senate by Indiana Democrats
Indianapolis January 14 The Democratic caucus of the Indiana legislature nominated Shively of South Hend for United States senator after five hours of balloting with Shively named on the twentieth ballot. His nearest rival was John W Kern who received the next vote count on the sixth ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
O. W. Shively
South Hend
United States
Indiana
Shively
John W Kern
Wittyre
Former Queen Liliuokalani Seeks Claims Settlement
Former Hawaiian queen Liliuokalani appeared before the House Committee on Claims in Washington to press her long fought demand for compensation for the loss of the kingdom. She offers 25 000 dollars as a full settlement. She was accompanied by Princess Kalanianaole and Delegate Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Judge P M Hatch also attended to assist in presenting the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liliuokalani
House
Washington
Liliuookalanui
Kingdom of
Hawaii
House Committee On Claims
Kalanianaola
Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaola
P. M. Hatch
THREE SCORE KILLED IN LICK BRANCH MINE EXPLOSION
Bluefield W Va Jan 12 sixty five men perished after a second explosion at Switchback Lick Branch mine where fifty men were killed two weeks earlier Fifty three bodies have been recovered and twelve men remain unaccounted for The mine in Tug Fork district had been deemed safe before the new shift went to work and the blast likely will exceed the December death toll involving Americans foreigners and colored laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
Lick Branch
Switchback
Tug Fliver
Five of Family Cremated at Lumber Camp Fire
Ashland Wisconsin January first reports a devastating blaze at Echin's lumber camp twenty miles south of Ashland. Nate Sherrard the camp cook woke at four to start breakfast for about 190 men, leaving his wife and four children aged one two four and six asleep. An hour later the shanty housing the family burned, workers rushed to help but snow was the only extinguishing tool. Sherrard entered the burning shack to save them but was dragged out badly burned and is in critical condition at an Ashland hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Jan
Nathan Sherrard
Echin's
Nate Sherrard
Poard
Sherrard
Hains A Free Man In Not Guilty Verdict
Thornton Hains and his brother Captain Peter C Hains Jr were acquitted of murder in the killing of William E Annis after a 22 hour review and 15 ballots. The courtroom burst in cheers as Justice Crane cleared the chamber and escorted Hains to a hotel amid a celebratory crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Privoner
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William E. Annis
Thornton Hains
Edward W. Hannigan
Hampton Roads
Justice Crane
Thornton
Queens County
Halas
Vetoes Water Power Bill by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sends a veto to the House over a James River water power bill in Missouri. He warns of a growing water power monopoly he terms a new octopus. He argues coal depletion will force electric utilities to charge what traffic will bear as they entrench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Washington
Roosevelt
James River
Missouri
Topeka Hotel Destroyed Trapping Kansans in Flames
The Cope land hotel near the state capitol in Topeka was gutted by fire. It housed about one hundred guests including many prominent Kansans and legislators. Flames drove occupants to escape via fire escapes causing numerous injuries. Details mention E. Lambert of Mook Rie as missing and other locals injured with broken limbs and burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Copeland
State Capitol
Lambert
Moorie
Es Missins
Labor leaders to appeal contempt ruling in Gompers case
Washington ann 19 The American Federation of Labor plans a vigorous appeal of Judge Wright's contempt sentencing of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison. A funds drive will be launched to support the appeal following a federation conference with executive Cornell and ex Judge Parker in session here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ann
Wright
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Cornell
Federation
Alton B. Parker
New York
Peclaration of Labor
Congressional Week In Review of January Sessions
The report outlines a busy week in Congress from Tuesday to Friday January 12–15. It notes narrow House attendance on the District of Columbia appropriation and a diversion by Mr Mann defending rules, and Senate debates on Roosevelt Taft, emergency funds, executive department heads, and pay increases for top officials. It also mentions playground funding for DC, printing 2 million day proceedings, and a large private-bill passage in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
Authority
Congress
Bacon
Georgia
Sesson
District of Columbia
Hat Makers Strike Over Union Label Discontinued
A nationwide general strike of hat makers may involve about 25 000 workers after Associated Hat Manufacturers agreed to drop the union label in member factories. Hatters’ leaders deem the move the first step in a broader plan to abolish the union label while factories observe a peaceful shutdown with no disorder. In Pittsburgh, J B F Rinehart, ex cashier and vice president of Waynesburg Bank, was found guilty of wrecking the bank and given a 15 year penitentiary sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated
Hatters
Linea
Pittsburg
Jan
J. B. F. Rinehart
Farmers and Drovers’ National Bank of
Waynesburg
United States
James 8. Youne
Grain and Provision Prices Show Wheat Rates in Minneapolis
Minneapolis on January 16 reports wheat futures with May at 1.073 dollars, July at 1.08. Prices list for No 1 hard, No 1 Northern, No 2 Northern, and No 3 Northern ranges from about 1.02 to 1.09 dollars. Duluth follows with No 1 hard at 1.08 and No 1 Northern at 1.07, No 2 Northern around 1.054, and May and July values near 1.07 and 1.74 respectively for flax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth
Vlax
Market Prices Report From Chicago and Stock Yards
The page lists commodity bids and cattle, hogs, and sheep quotes, noting categories from good to choice steers and cows to yearlings. Grain futures show Wheat and Oats with May and July figures, along with pork, butter, and egg prices and miscellaneous livestock terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chiesgo
Dou
Covn
Chienga Ufifon
Sheen
Fifty-Six Men Die in Hungarian Mine Explosion
A firedamp explosion at the Auke coal mine in Vesprim Hungary on January 15 killed fifty six workers. Of two hundred thirty non entombed miners four were rescued alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ves¢prim
Hungary
Auke
Russian Admiral Rojestvensky Dies in Exile and War
The article reports the death of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, once head of the Russian fleet in May 1905 during the Battle of the Sea of Japan. Cause listed as neuralgia and heart disease, noting his decline after defeat by the Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rojestvensky
Sea of
Japan
Landis Coat Went to Prisoner in Cold Chicago
Federal Judge Kenesaw M Landis who fined Standard Oil 28000000 was seen in the Loop without an overcoat. He said he used his coat to light a fire to keep warm. Earlier he sentenced a white slaver, Matthew Aronson, to the house of correction. The judge then lent his coat to the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carved Breastbone Free Duck Exhibited in Bridgeport Show
A. Wintzer of Brooklyn showcased a novelty duck at the Bridgeport poultry show that has no breastbone. Breeding has produced a breastbone free water fowl, drawing curious buyers and dining-table gourmets seeking easier carving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
A. Wintzer
Brookyn
Wintzer
Maria
Remarkable telescope goldfish named Old Nassam from New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey forist Joan G Bholl has raised a rare telescope goldfish dubbed Old Nassam. The fish shows two tones with one half orange and the other jet black while being considered a Princeton University mascot candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan G. Bholl
Burlington, N. J
Princeton University
Real Estate for Sale in New Ulm Listings
Real estate notes list several lots for sale or rent in New Ulm with multiple blocks including North and South areas. A lot must be sold within 30 days and prices are described as very cheap. Inquiries directed to Albert Stemvhausery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
New Uha
Albert Stemvhausery
Divorce Escalates Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
A western judge grants a divorce on grounds of ill temper and bad breath. The ad copy promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure constipation, bad breath, liver trouble, and chilliness, touting health and temper improvements. The ad references Olsen’s and includes garbled product claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Probate Court Orders Final Account Hearing for Estate
In Brown County Minnesota the Probate Court Special Term orders that Britsche administrator of the Michel Charles estate must present final account and petitions for debts and claims. The hearing is set for Friday January 29, 1909 at 10 o clock A M at the Probate Office New Ulm. Notices will be published weekly for three weeks in the New Ulm Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Minnesota
County OF
Brown
Mic Charle
Britsche
Michel Charles
Frobate
New Us
Korta
New Jim Review
Prin
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Ulm Review
Aesey
Somsen
U.S
L. A. Fritsche
Brown Co. Bank
Naw Ua
Minn
Auaent Steinhauser
Masonic Block
U S. Court
NewUla
Pritsche
New Ulm, Minn
Wm. Pfaender Jr
John E. Bobleter
Strickler
Corvrichts &c
Uidesk
Fox
Mann & Co
Scientific American
Nawnd Mann & Co
New Take Branch & Co
F St
Washington, D
Tbe
Aliforwia Wire
Erder
Addeesa
A. Rees
Soa
Nicollet Ave
Rome
Colorado
Michigan
Kern
Queen Lilivokalani
Hains
T. Jenkins Haing
Gall
Boings
Ananias Club
Tillman
Bonaparte
Meyer
Oregon
Paul
Union Stook Yaras
Roiestvensky
Landis
Hkrows
Petry
Arie Petry
Juin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!