Opium Dens Raid Nets 57 Chinese House Inmates In Chinatown
A New York police raid on several Chinatown houses led to the arrest of 57 women alleged to be inmates of disorderly houses and prostitutes. Detectives swept hands through Nos. 6 10 11 13 17 and 18 Dover Street Pell Street and the Bowery capturing young women found half dressed among opium dens. Many fled to rooftops or basements, with some hiding under bunks. By 0:30 am, nineteen women were held near Dover and Pell, and seventeen more near Dover and the Bowery, with fifty seven in total. They were taken to the Tombs for arraignment and most charged as prostitutes, with several discharged or given three months. Detective Chrystal led the case against them. One truck driver faced $500 bail for assaulting Officer Northrop.
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New York City
Italy
Bowery
Doyer Street
Pell Street
Doyer
McCullagh
Chrystal
No. 6
Met
Chinatown
No. 10
Fiere
No. 11
Dover
Dover and
Pall
Pell Streets
The
Pell
Mott Street
Bayard
Elizabeth Street
Tombs Police Court
Blanche
Vaisy
Saidie
Lilly
Bridget
Mother Mubbard
Daniel Weeks
Northrop
Ans
Miscellanies and jests from a cheeky press world
A collection of wry newspaper quips and jokes about editors, poets, critics, and advertisers. Bits poke fun at classifying papers, poet laureates, and the business of journalism with playful lines about headlines, space, and pay, all delivered in a late 19th or early 20th century tone.
Peculiar Infatuation and Loyal Friends Across Boundaries
A sensational piece contrasts male same sex affection with heroic male friendship. It cites a New Jersey marriage where the groom was a woman, and notes many men sacrifice for others. Meriden resident John H. Preston credits Warner's Late Cure with curing long kidney and fever troubles after doctors failed.
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New Jersey
Meriden
Conn
John
R.T. Cook
Curtis & Cook
Warner
Tojax
Gladstone Speech in Edinburgh Urges Ireland Home Rule
Mr Gladstone addressed about 4000 at the Corn Exchange Edinburgh on the 21st inst arguing Irish questions must be settled before others. He attacked Conservative rule, condemned police brutality, absenteeism and landlord coercion, urged a general election to prove support for home rule, and claimed justice to Ireland would end a deep empire nuisance.
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Gladstone
Edinburgh
Treland
Conservives
Ireland
Tipperary
Court House
Shannon
Oliver
Wilson
England
Mitchelstown
Minerary
Halfour
Ieland
Irigh
Scotland
Trish
Marvelous Realism Drawing Sparks Editor Dispute
A cartoonish exchange unfolds with an artist prompting acceptance of a hen drawing. The editor insists the work is not true to life, prompting a witty retort about the drawing lying on the desk. The Epoch frames the quarrel as a humorous jab at artistic realism.
Original Package temperance goods advertised by Benz & Bonn
An advertisement from George Benz & Bonn of St Paul Minnesota promotes temperance by offering original package beverages direct from St Paul. The firm urges mail requests for prices and safe home delivery, citing long establishment and high standing to reassure customers.
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St. Paul
George Benz & Bonn
Castoria Recall Prompts Child Health Reminder
A repetitive ad style jingle references Castoria as a remedy for infants and children. It mentions a sequence from babyhood to parenting, emphasizing continued use of Castoria across generations. The casual tone mimics vintage product promotion.
Chicago Horse Exchange Aims at London Style Trade
The Chicago horse exchange is incorporated with a site secured for a 1000-vehicle and 300-horse facility. A roughly sixteen mile foot track will loop inside a burnt clay surface, supporting four horse sales yearly and auctions twice weekly, showcasing standard and thoroughbred stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Horse Exchange
Titersall's
London
Haseen
Chy Country
Robbery on a Santa Fe Train Near Favorro
Three men boarded a southbound Santa Fe train near Favorro as it left the station. After San Antonio, they entered the Pallhian sleeper, locked doors, relieved the porter and conductor of cash, and robbed most passengers before jumping ashore at Basque de Apache. About $1000 is believed taken. deputies pursue the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Favorro
San Antonio
Saul
Salvation Oil Relief Reported for Facial Neuralgia
A Balto Maryland resident reports two weeks of facial neuralgia relief after using Salvation Oil. The brief note mentions Mra WM C Bald at Cavey Street in Baltimore. A Chicago lover bet he could read her mind, but she thought of a cough remedy, not him, referencing Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as an uncured remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
Mra
C Bald
4MAN
Cavey St
Balto
Chicago
Dr. Bull
A Strong Foundation In Health
A tonic promotes digestion and bowel regularity restoring liver function and nerve vigor. Claims include relief from malaria rheumatism and kidney complaints through Howtester Stomach Bitters, with improved nightly rest and overall health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howtester
To Dispel Golda Teadaches and Fevers
Disjointed fragment suggests a remedy note claiming to remove headaches fevers and restore energy. Mentions blood purity and constipation plus a vague promise of awakening healthy activity in a child. Product-like phrasing appears promotional and non-specific.
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Meyn
Liverton
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New York
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Lesis Crustoon
Hint
Min
Slay Gould
West
Shore
Washington Post
New York World
Breakins
Brenking
Corney
Bomerville Journal
Ucuinso
Cumso
Brooklyn Life
Bismarck
Brooklyn
Irish Affairs
Castoria
Abe
Misa
Shacling
Gavather Castoria
Itil Lp
Iticuira
Arnt
Ren
Andy
Tel
Wuetdee
Healy
Elon
Hiwteby
Nuit Seeey
BouWtitier
nmkOueterity
New
Bisel Punties
Annie Numoctios
Huet
Niet
Worotuli
Alves
Hood
Carter Medico
Laitio Pile
Regal
York
Uae
Ty F
Jacob
Johnson
Beth
Welco
Risuwankee
Tole
Waupaca
Fo. Wis
Pedina Co
Nitainet
Woonrocket
Woonhocked Rubber CO
Calulogua
Shichester
Neo
Crore
Vei Chesebrough Manufacturing CO
State Street
Raat
Drege
van Dusen-Harrington Co
Minneapolis
Duluth
Bert Prion
Fae Reukes
Steun
Western Machinery GO
Denver, Colo
Sapolig
Mfort
Scott's Fmulsion
Scott’s Hutson
Mit
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