A Woman's Prayer and Dr Pierce’s Remedy Claim
A despondent discussion of women’s diseases notes many suffer to the point of life risk, yet finds hope in Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The ad touts a $500 reward for cures it cannot offer, and cites Mrs Edwin W Gardner of Massachusetts praising relief after multiple products. It urges ordering the Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail with stamps.
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Pierce
Edwin HW Gardner
Egypt
Plymouth Co
Mass
Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Arlington's Heroes Lie at Vast National Cemetery
The Arlington cemetery near Washington displays a vast plateau of white grave markers. Veterans can choose their burial site within certain limits, and many elderly veterans point out where they wish to be laid to rest, a poignant sight amid endless rows of stones.
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Arlington
great national cemetery
Washington
Fatal shooting affray claims former Louisiana lieutenant governor
On Maina street in Thirodeaux La a shooting affray left former Lieutenant Governor Clay Knoblock dead. Barber James Garault claimed self defense after Knoblock drew a pistol and failed to fire. Garault then opened fire, five fatal wounds confirmed by the coroner. Knoblock, a native of La Fourche parish, served under Governor McEnery.
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Louisiana
Thirodeaux La
Clay Knoblock
Maina street
James Garault
Main street
Garault
Knoblock
President Roosevelt to Attend McCormick Hanna Wedding
In a telegram to Senator Hanna President Roosevelt accepts an invitation to the June 10 ceremony in Cleveland for Miss Ruth Hanna and Joseph Medill McCormick. The Roosevelts will arrive June 9 and depart the next day, with St Pauls Episcopal Church on Euclid Avenue hosting the high noon service.
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Mr. Roosevelt
McCormick-Hanna
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Senator Hanna
Missi Ruth Hanna
Joseph Medill McCormick
Chicago
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Euclid avenue
Leonard
Hanna
Asheville
N. c
Jockey Lawrence Barry Dies After Morris Park Injury
New York May 19 Lawrence Barry jockey who was thrown from the horse Seminole in a hurdle race at Morris Park last Wednesday died in Fordham Hospital. He never regained consciousness after Seminole stumbled at the last hurdle and Barry was thrown against the fence in front of the grand stand. The horse fell on him.
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dockey
New York
Lawrence Barry
Seminole
Morris Park
Fordham Hospital
Barry
Louisville
Wavelow
McInerney
Pennypacker Answers Nelan Denies Cartoon Reference
Governor Samuel Pennypacker rejects any memory of referring to North American cartoonist Charles Nelan as an outcast. Nelan replies that he drew and signed the cartoon, and questions the logic of the governor’s disclaimer while promising to use every legal presumption in favor of candor.
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Philadelphia
Charles Nellan
Pennypacker
SAMUEL W. PENNYPACKER
Mr. Nelan
Favor Employers Union Gompers Sees Labor Calm
Washington May 19 President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor advocates employer organization to prevent conflict with organized labor. He says unions among business men would reduce friction and help meet labor demands. not alarmed by rising labor discontent, believing conditions improve each day. Miners outline procedure for miners’ conciliation board in secret talks at Harrion Pa May 19. A $1000 bribery attempt to secure pardon for Georgia Evans exposed by Toledo board on May 19. May Day anticipated Russian labor demonstrations postponed to May 29, 200th anniversary of St Petersburg.
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Samuel Gompers
Washington
American Federation of Labor
organization of employers
Ar. Gompers
Hariiton
first act
T. ED. Nicholls
Wiliam Dethey
John Fahey
Wen
Toledo
new public service board
Georgia Evans
St Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Postal Charges Against Auditor and Comptroller
Postmaster General Payne cites ex cashier Tulloch charges as most serious and seeks explanations from the comptroller of the treasury and other officials. He distinguishes irregularity from actual law violation and says disallowance of 30 000 to 40 000 dollars was irregular, not unlawful. He asserts investigations will proceed and notes Bristow reviewed Tulloch’s accusations for targeted inquiry.
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Washington
Payne
comptroller of the treasury
posteMice department
Tulloch
Perry
Heath
George W. Beavers
Indiana
Bristow
Platt denies bonding company interest
New York Senator Thomas C. Platt dismissed Seymour W. Tulloch’s claim that Beavers of the post office salary division sought influence to win bonding business for a company in which Platt’s son is involved. He called the statement a lie and said he has no interest in any bonding company.
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New York
Thomas C. Platt
Seymour W. Tulloch
Washington post office
Beavers
post office department
Piatt
Tulioch
Venezuela's troubles Castro's troops decimated in two days battle
Washington reports from May 19 describe Venezuelan revolutionists gaining ground across Coro Barquisimento Tucacas Ciudad Bolivar and the Orinoco region. Government forces suffered heavy losses with over a thousand killed and about 200 wounded after a two day engagement near La Guaira. Revolutionaries reportedly hold positions while government troops number around 3000. An expedition of about 1500 from La Guaira to Tucacas had uncertain results. General Matos reportedly left Curaçao and landed near Chicivichi west of Puerto Cabello with plans for another campaign.
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La Guiara
Washington
Coro Barquisimento
Tucacas
Ciudad Bolivar
Orinoco
La Guara
Rio Chico
Fanatics Defeated in Cebu and Moros Threaten Clash
Manila May 13 Colonel Taylor with constabulary defeated fanatics in Cebu Island on May 14, twenty killed and several wounded. Lieutenant Walker missing. Hostile Moros from Bacolod and Taraca appear near Puntar threatening American troops. Major Fallard at Puntar ready to respond. Ninety percent of Lake Moros accept American sovereignty. A hurricane devastated Santa Maria Baulacan Laon. earthquake shocks caused collapse of granite barriers, killing one and wounding seven native scouts.
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Taylor
Manila
Cebu Island
Walker
Bacolod
Taraca
Mindanao
Puntar
Fallard
Lake Mores
Santa Maria
Baulacan
Laon
Baseball Scores from Yesterday’s NL and AL Games
National League games ended with Chicago defeating Boston 4 to 2. Philadelphia beat New York 5 to 2. St Louis won 3 to 7 against Cincinnati. Brooklyn trailed. American League results include Chicago 7 over Washington 1, Detroit 12 over Boston, Cleveland 4 over New York 2.
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Chicago
Boston
Phishars
York
Philadelphia
St. Lois
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St ‘aetashingtom
Chicasashon
Circus Records Broken at Lancaster Show
Barnum and Bailey’s circus set a local Lancaster crowd record with 15 000 seats filled for an afternoon and last night’s performance. Reports say short handed setup caused delays in Wilmington and York, but Bailey denies wage or canvassmen trouble.
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Barnum & Bailey
Lancaster
Mimy
barnum& Bailey circus
Wilmington
Del
Bailey
York
Asphalt sale confirmed in New Jersey receivership case
Judge Kirkpatrick of the United States Circuit Court signed a decree confirming the sale of the National Asphalt Company and the Asphalt Company of America to Henry C. Ever dell, representing the reorganization committee. The bid reached 6,006,000 dollars with 6,030.65 dollars toward sale expenses. Land Title and Trust Company of Philadelphia gets 15,000 dollars, Corbin and Corbin 5,000 dollars, and Receiver Henry Tatnall receives 33,000 dollars in total compensation including prior allowances.
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Henry Tamnali
Trenton
N. J
Kirkpatrick
United States
Cirelt
National Asphalt Company
the
Asphalt Company of America
Henry C. Everdell
Land Title and Trust Company of Philadelphia
Corbin and
Corbin
Henry Tatnall
Opposes Change of Name by Central Pennsylvania Diocese
In Carbondale paused session Bishop Ethelbert Talbot led about 100 clergy and lay members as the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania debated a name change. Talbot opposed changing the official title now, warning it would create minority distress and likely be carried only at the next general convention with sacrifice of sentiment. The address urged caution on the proposed renaming.
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Carbondale
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Central Pennsylvania
Trinity Church
Ethelbert Talbot
Talbot
Bulgarian cabinet resigns amid potential coalition
Sofia May 10 The Bulgarian cabinet has resigned. Prince Ferdinand accepted the resignation and summoned M Petkoff leader of the Stambinoff party. It is possible a coalition cabinet may be formed.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Prince Ferdinand
M. Petkoff
Stambinoff
Disorder at Dublin meeting over King Edward welcome
At the Rotunda Dublin a Dublin meeting for the Irish parliamentary fund erupted as Gaelic League opponents tried to storm the platform. Chairs were hurled and several people injured including John O'Donnell. John Redmond continued speaking as order was restored and a resolution supporting the fund passed.
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Gaelic League
Masa
Dublin
Irish parliamentary fund
Gaelle League
Edward
Ireland
Phuethy Hartington
John Heymund
McBride
Maude Gonne
Harrington
Flatington
TREATY WITH CHINA HELD UR STATE DEPARTMENT AWARE
The State Department has been made aware of obstacles Shanghai treaty commissioners face in opening Manchurian trade to the Chinese. Russians deny the Chinese claim of Russian opposition. M. Paul de Lessar returns to Beijing to speak on Russia's stance as the United States pursues more port facilities for Manchurian trade. Meanwhile plans for a Guantanamo naval base proceed with land surveys and channel marking, awaiting Cuban approval and possible linkage with the Isle of Pines sovereignty issue in a combined convention.
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State Department
Washington
Shanghai
Peking
M. Paul de Lessar
Pekin
Naval Base Guantanamo
United States
Guantagamo
Isle of Pines
Monument to Dead Strike Leader in Coaldale Meeting
In Tamaqua Pa on May 19 Sub-district No 1 United Mine Workers voted to raise 1200 dollars for a monument honoring Patrick Sharp the strike leader killed by coal and mine police in Nesquehoning August 18 1902 The monument will stand at the site of his death and be unveiled on the first anniversary.
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Tamaqua
United Mine Workers
Coaldale
Patrick Sharp
coal and mom
Nesquehoning
Reliance Speed a Problem in Cup Campaign
New York May 19 Oliver Iselin managing owner of the cup yacht Reliance says the new craft speed is as much a problem to him as to observers. He will not judge her chances until she has raced Constitution and Columbia. Either vessel might outsail her, he admitted.
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Reliance
New York
C_ Oliver Iselin
Constitution
Columbia
Railroad Fatality Near Greensburg, Pa
Harry Foster, believed from Philadelphia, was killed on Pennsylvania Railroad tracks between Manor and Penn while avoiding a westbound freight train. His remains were taken to Greensburg for identification. A separate item notes the submarine torpedo boat Porpolea conducting a government trial off Greenport New York, firing a torpedo during a submerged run.
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Greensburg
Harry Foster
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Manor
Penn
Greensberg
Greenport
N.Y
Hiabland
Porpolea
Poconic bay
New Suioik
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