Golden Medical Discovery Promises Digestive Recovery
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion problems. It includes a testimonial from John Castana of Chicago praising improved health after five bottles. The text also promotes free medical advice and offers the Common Sense Medical Adviser with mail-in payment options.
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John Castana
Chicago
Ilinois
Pierce
tne
Buffalo
Groff Brothers Indicted in Machen Case Inquiry
Washington June 9 The federal grand jury indicts Samuel A and Diller B Groff for conspiracy to defraud the government connected with August W Machen former superintendent of free delivery in the post office department Machen is said to have profited through collusion from the Groffs to the extent of 20000 in the past three years with a 40 percent take off on all monies received by them from the government The grand jury regards the Machen testimony as sufficient for indictment and will pursue further uncovering of corruption in the post office department through bank examinations and documentary evidence
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Machen
Washington
federal grand jury
Samuel A
Diller B. Groff
August W. Machen
post office department
Gro
A. W. Machen
national
Treasury department
Builders' league strike halts work in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Pa June 9 a builders league general suspension halted all building work after labor tensions between stone masons and bricklayers unions. About four thousand workers were laid off with 25,000 more expected idle by week’s end as contractors attempt to force union unity.
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Pittsburg
Pitsburg
builders’ league
bricklayers’ union
Vatican delays native bishop appointments in Philippine sees
Rome reports from Spanish friars and former bishops describe Philippine clergy as unsatisfactory. The Vatican will not appoint two native priests to Cebu and Samar bishoprics. One see remains under an administrator. the other will get a vicar general proposed by Archbishop Guidi. The move is treated as an experimental arrangement.
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Rome
Philippine Islands
Vatican
Cebu
Samar
Guidi
French Bombardment at Figuig Targets Zenaga Rebels
French forces attacked Figuig Algeria, bombarding the Zenaga stronghold after an ambush on Governor General Jon nart and escort. O'Connor commanded 4000 Foreign Legion troops with artillery, capturing hill positions before a mosque was leveled. No French casualties. many natives reportedly killed as the town’s defenses and mosque were destroyed.
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France
Purieh
Jonnart
Beni-Contt
Algeria
Figuig
O'Connor
Foreign Legion
O’Connor
Juive
Djennan-Ed-Dar
Figtlg
Jon
Damages suit vs Baltimore and Ohio railroad
Johnstown mayor Pendry sues the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 50000 over encroachment on Stony Creek river affidavit filed in Cambria county court. suit blocked by attorney general’s refusal to allow Commonwealth action. Also: insurance firms sue to recover 7500 for Havre de Grace warehouse fire goods not in storehouse. Washington experiments on borax diet for government boarders suspended. seven volunteers remain. Wilkesbarre hosts Pennsylvania Catholic Societies convention with 155 delegates attending Memorial Hall.
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Johnstown
John Pendry
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Cambria county
Trenton
N. J
United States
American Can Company
Havre de Grace
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society of London
the
Northern Assurance Company of London
Insurance Company of North America
Washington
Wiley
chemical division
agricultural department
Pennsylvania Catholic Societies
Wilkesbarre
Staats
Verband Catholic Societies of
Pennsylvania
Memorial Hall
Jacob Miller
Allentown
John Otten
Sharpsburg
John Weisser
Philadelphia
Coal Inquiry Sees Railroads Face Anti-Trust Probe
New York June 9 Interstate Commerce Commission continues its investigation into coal price actions by railroads and coal operators. Witness Robert M. Olyphant asserts coal prices rise 60 cents a ton in steps, while noting limited coal supply and profits near seven percent. Other witnesses discuss price variation and demand. Second week of textile strike in Philadelphia shows limited progress with a few firms agreeing to a 55 hour week and workers returning to work. In New Jersey, Supreme Court upholds indictment in Essex county on Frank H. Canty, ruling attempted death by own action is a misdemeanor, while dismissing suit over a husband’s affections. Cardinal Gibbons visits the French cruiser Tage in Baltimore with honors. A Williamsport tannery is struck by lightning, causing about 200,000 dollars in losses and 200 workers to lose jobs.
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Mr. Olyphant
New York
interstate commerce commission
United States circuit court
Robert M. Olyphant
Delaware
Hudson
Mr Olyphant
Adelbert Moot
Erie ‘system
mi iter
congress
Samuel T. Peters
Williams & Peters
Erie system
Philadelphia
Manayunk
New Jersey
Trenton
Supreme Court
Essex county
Frank H. Carnty
Alpine Hodes
Lena Weizler
hosdand
Erin and Lipton’s Famous Steam Yacht The Erin
The Erin, Lipton’s renowned steam yacht, sailed with Shamrock I across the Atlantic during cup expeditions and recently returned with Shamrock II and the tug Cruiser. One of the largest steam yachts in commission, it has hosted King Edward and many royal family members.
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Sharock
Shamrock
Atlantic
King Edward
Erin
Filipinos Claim Cruelty at Laguna Prison Near Manila
Complaints reach the war department alleging extreme maltreatment of inmates at Malahi military prison in Laguna near Manila. Six prisoners sign a note accusing tainted food, force feeding refusal, and being chained in a bare position for hours with no food or water. One man collapsed, was hanged by wrists, and later chained again after a doctor administered medicine.
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Washington
war department
Malahi
Laguna
Manila
Teveille
Labor Leader Arrested Over Strike Pay Extortion Case
Samuel Parks business agent of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen's Union is in jail on extortion charges. He allegedly received a $2000 check to settle a May 1902 strike at Hecla Iron Works, with DA Jerome calling for heavy bail. Parks admits the check but cites it as for workers waiting time. Additional notes mention prior large sums collected and payments at meetings.
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Samuel Parks
New York
Housesmiths and Bridgemen's Union
Poulson
Hecla Iron Works
R A. McCord
American Bridge Company
Parks
Jerome
Iams
Frank Buchanan
International Structural Iron Workers
Hecla
Webster Company Accused of Violating Altoona Scale Rules
Altoona Pennsylvania June 9 President Patrick Gilday of Central Pennsylvania bituminous coal field urges Webster Goat and Coke Company to fully comply with the Altoona scale. He warns that the plant may be ordered closed within ten days. Webster employs about 1000 miners in the large concern. Vice President is Thomas Watkins, a dominant stockholder. Gilday claims cutters at Ben Creek properties are paid 30 cents a day below the scale, and the company refuses to meet with the Miners Union to adjust differences. National President John Mitchell has been informed and pledged support from district defense funds. The Webster stance is seen as threatening the joint Central Pennsylvania agreement and union stability.
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Webster Company
Altoona
Patrick Gilday
Central Pennsylvania
Webster Goat and Coke
Contra Pennsylvania
Thomas Watkins
anthracite arbitration commission
Gilday
big Ben
émpany
Clady
John Mitchell
Webster
Pennsylvania
Victor Emmanuel Gifts to Roosevelt in Rare War Volume Set
King Victor Emmanuel sends a valued gift to President Roosevelt to be presented at a White House audience. The set includes 20 volumes of Campagne del Principe Eugene di Savoia with war reports and a Dante Divine Comedy with a Latin comment. Bound in red morocco with royal crests, the gift reflects the king's admiration for Prince Eugene and Italian campaigns.
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Italy
Washington
Victor Emmanuel
Roosevelt
Signor Mayor des Planches
White House
Prince Eugene of Savoy
Comedia
Stefano Talice
Ricardine
morocco
Eugene
Bouquet hits Kaiser as admirer hurls flower in carriage
Berlin dispatch reports a woman admirer threw a bouquet at Emperor William's imperial carriage during a Saturday singing contest. The bouquet struck the helmet and frightened the empress. The offender was arrested, given a severe lecture, and discharged. In Evansville Indiana a merry go round ran away injuring several children, one fatally.
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Berlin
Frankfort
William
Evansville
Ind
Jane
tan
John Caney
Venice Flood Destruction Reaches 3 Million Loss
St Louis dispatch details a vast flood with Venice submerged and Madison Granite City flooded. River stage 37.5 feet, 35 lives lost, 25,000 homeless, 200,000 plus acres under water. Citywide relief and levee work, widespread looting and drowned stock reported.
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Venice
St. Louis
landa
Madison
Granite City
St.Louis
Cook
childre
uut
Louis
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