Pension Request for War Veteran Amid Indian Atrocity Tale
Henson Wiseman of Cedar County Nebraska seeks a Washington pension for age and hardships after a 1863 Sioux attack killed his five children while he served in the Home Guards. Representative Boyd plans to press the case in Congress, marking the third time the request has been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Big Country
Henson Wiewad
Cedar County
Nebraska
Cone Greas
Cleet Posd
Wiseman
Sioux City
Boydill
Congress
Northwest
Yankton
Sicilian Sulphur Industry Placed at Risk by Louisiana Output
Italian experts sent to the United States report Louisiana sulfur production threatens Sicily’s sulfur industry. American sulfur can be shipped to Europe for under 13 dollars per ton, while Sicilian production costs between 20 and 22 dollars. Conciliatory talks begin between Sicilian and Louisiana sulfur companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueve. Moo
United States
Louisiana
Sicily
Europe
Transgressed Law and Immigration Policy Spark Debate
Attorney General Bonaparte reports to the president that it is unlawful for a state to fund immigrant passage or assist immigration beyond paid notices. A coroner's jury investigates the February 21 Michigan Central express and ice train wreck near Ypsilanti, blaming overreliance on automatic signals. Meanwhile a Rock Island Golden State Limited derailment near Tony New Mexico injures several, while a Waterloo Iowa streetcar union strikes over irregular pay.
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Bonaparte
United States
Ats
John Beallen
Michigan Central
Ypsilanti
Mich
Bomb thrown at General Nepeuli during farewell parade
The incident targets General Nepeuli the fortress commandant at Sebastopol as he leaves for a new hazardous post. His carriage is struck by a bomb causing injuries and damage to the vehicle and surrounding area. An investigation into the attack and those responsible is underway.
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Nepeuli
Sebastopol
Henerty
Akrydlow
Mau Mic
Norfolk Fire Destroys High School in Nebraska
Reports describe a disastrous fire at Norfolk Nebr high school with estimated losses from 3500 to 50000 dollars, insurance of 15000, cause possibly spontaneous combustion of coal, and discovery around 4 am leaving only charred walls standing. News notes railroads contesting a two cent passenger fare law, governor Sheldon’s hesitation, and legal maneuvers to court challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nebraska
Coorts
George L. Sheldon
Norfolk
Nebr
Large Stockton warehouse fire destroys warehouse and inventory
A massive fire engulfed a Stockton channelfront warehouse owned by D Band FH Walters of San Francisco, destroying carpets linoleum and upholster ed furniture with losses estimated at 400 009 dollars. Concurrently International Boilermakers and Ship Builders Vice President Weyand issued a general strike order targeting shipbuilders in the American Shipbuilding colony including independent yards at Ecorse and St Clair and other listed cities. Weyand asserts all 6000 union shipyard workers may walk out with potential sympathy strikes by machinists and other crafts not covered by the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton Channel
D Band FH
Walters
San Francisco
Stockton
Cal
Weyand
International Boilermakers’ and Shipbuilders’ Organization
Ecorse
St. Clair
Mech
Amerean Shipbuilding Company
Buffalo
Cleveland
Lorain
Wyapdotee
Bay City
South Chicara
West Superior
Mer Weyand
Meus
CMI
Hipbuildera
Ambiguous Paris City Electrical Works Case Recited in Court
A garbled report notes Paris officials facing a public works dispute. The article references a court in Nevada and a representative from a company urged by federal authorities to consider a plea in a midterm case.
Oddities and Miscellany From an Unclear Era
A ragbag of notes on birds, churches, theatres, railways and odd facts. It mentions the red-billed weaver as a giraffe companion, Roman churches’ capacities, the Coliseum’s rumored size, and a Vermont trolley fine. Also ads for Allen's Foot-Ease, drinks in Alexandria, and reflections on health, weather, and world wonders.
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St Peter’s Church
Rome
Milan
St Paul’a
Coliseum
Vermont
Doctor quits coffee after Postum trial in dinner tale
A physician abandons coffee after a Postum trial and credits four years of benefit. His wife recalls an incident at dinner where his brother, a clergyman, mistook Postum for coffee and comments on the drink’s flavor. The account ends with Postum endorsement from the Postum Co. Battle Creek, Wis.
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Postum
A Clerghan
Triad
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Three Keim Children Treated For Eczema With Cuticura
Mrs Kate Keim of New York writes in 1906 that her three children suffered eczema for months. after visiting an N- Dispensary they improved within weeks using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She urges others to try the Cure.
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Cutham
Kate Keim
West 29Th St
New York
N .Y
Allcock's Plasters Endure Sixty Years As Trusted Remedy
Allcock's Plasters have withstood sixty years of public use and remain superior to imitators who claim to rival them with adulterated products. The plasters are endorsed by leading medical authorities and by millions of grateful patients as a proven household remedy.
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Allcock
Altcock
Various Odd Facts and Notices From a Dated Page
A collection of short items cites fines in a secret society, royal references, an ornithologist, jewel theft losses in resorts, New York city payrolls, Danish dairy cows, language laws in Poland, a Yale linked obituary, a Turk with 42 teeth, long oaten heads, and the John A Salter Seed Co announcing two foot long oats, advertised with bold catalog claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
New York
Denmark
Poland
Seed and Tool Catalog Free Samples Offer
Free 148 page Seed and Tool Catalog mailed to intending buyers or .io stamps get free samples of new Two foot Long Outs and other cereals and big stocks. Leghorn hats originate from Leghorn export origin in Italy. John A Salter Seed Co La Crosse Wisconsin promotes seed products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Salter Seed Co
Luv
la Crosse
Wis
Amber Treasure From Baltic Shores Sets Berlin Record
A giant amber piece weighing eighteen pounds, valued at $30.00, was found on Baltic shores and is now housed in the Royal Museum in Berlin. The find marks a world record size for amber.
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Baltic Sea
Royal Museum A
Berlin
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health From Roots
A promotional item extols Golden Medical Discovery as a liver invigorator stomach tonic and nerve strengthener. It lists roots such as Golden Seal Black Cherry and Bloodroot and cites authorities while offering a free medical booklet on request. Also mentions Pierce Pellets for digestion and cautions on non-habit forming formula.
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R Bartholow
Jefferson Med College
Phila
H G Wood
Univ of
Edwin M Hale
Hahnemann Med. College
Chicago
John King
Jno. M~ Stadder
Laurence Johnson
Unie
NX Y
Finley Ellingwood
Materia Medica
Bennett Medical College
BV Pierce
Buffalo
Pierce
Ohio flood cripples downtown as theaters go dark
In eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania a severe flood leaves lower downtown districts submerged and multiple theaters such as the Gayety Belasco and Bijou ringed by water. Hotels host marooned residents while transit, depots, and trolley service are disrupted. At least fourteen fatalities linked to the flood reported in the last thirty hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Maria Street
Pittsburg
Her
Drake
Clarion River
Pitre
Duquesne Way
Liverty Street
Ranuine
Pars
Allegheny
Aggressive fighting plan by Creightons heirs in probate case
In Omaha a dispute over the will of Count John A Creighton arises as seven prominent local attorneys represent nephews and other relatives cut out of the bequests. The estate, valued around 37 4515 utr, allocates one fourth to sat and three fourths to charity and educational institutions. An out of court settlement attempt sought to fund a fund to aid estranged kinsmen, but the plan failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Omaha
Creighton
Courtrevton
Tutt
Tragic Domestic Tragedy Ends in Double Wounding
EG McNair, a barber, shot and fatally wounded his mother in law and seriously wounded his wife during a violent domestic dispute at his home in Tex. He then shot himself after firing several more shots as he retreated. He died at a hospital shortly after.
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McNair
Barber
Arthur
Tex
Hoot
Kisted
Severa
McNar
Jatlanga
Mother appeals to President over son missing in war
A distressed mother asks President Ri ta to locate her son Frank P Keilley a twenty year old purported prisoner of war in Honduras raids. She claims he served in the Paraguayan army and is in danger and seeks aid for his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrix
Rita
Frank P Keilley
Warin Hondaras
Keilley
Haa Lee
Seerte
Reilly
Crone
Drix
Toarry
Long Lost Father Reunites With Daughter in St Louis Visit
Mrs Mary Gollice, long separated from her father in Lincoln Nebraska, arrives in St Louis Missouri from Tennessee to meet Meachen after thirty years and delivers a letter from the United States. United States Department tag PDP confirms the reunion. Cadets expelled from Mascourt Military Academy face hazing incident. Crane of Peoria 33 years old seized by fellow students and dumped into icy lake water.
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Mary Gollice
Lincoln
Derver Coi
St Louis
Tennessee
Meachen
United State
Ptis Department
PDP
Errved
Wien
I: Mascourt Military Academy
Crane
Peoria
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Jtory
Henson Wisemano
Jodianse
Beyd
Frees
Lldustry
Rock Island
el Paso
Vex
Tony
N. M
Here
And.ashe
Doe
Uame
Solon
Op O,e3
Waterloo
Waterloo Cedar Fails & Northwestern Railway Company
Dol-Uunion
Jallor
Crawford
Grand Island
de Irreze
Devel County
Janier Menhlert
Ang Pies
Leeda Feprevsive
Timzuige
Torman
Meldrum
Oregon
Ty Torey Sud
Sond Nossars
Ilroads
Sheldon
Lusg
Wagoo
Revenue Office
Kutais
Kusaia
Lodz
Matt Redwine
Jude James Hargis
Dr. Cox
Elliott County
Breathitt County
Beckman
William Carnes
Breatnitt
Joseph W. Willard
Grove Street
Bt Paul, Minn
Lexington
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Farnham
England
Mississippi River
St. Lou
New Orleana
Flectrice Piants
Paris
France
Bhutan
PRP
Jon Metattetrs
Nevada
Charpent
Gould
Migh
Moffat
Dodds
Cedare O
Allen
Allen S Olmsted
le Roy
Alexandria
Paria
London Zoo
Peking
South China
Venice
Michael Ange
Pondoland
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Shen
Addison
London
Brazil
Wa Coffee
Thaeze
Java
Lisbub
Princess of
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Ferdinand
Bulgaria
James M. Hoprin
Yale
Barburt
Asia Minor
Sienna
Thomas County
Joseph Sager & Son, Colby
Kan
Turkey
Russia
Italy
Tts
Leroy
E Tea
Free Farms
Canada
Immizrat
Ottawa
Wod Scott
Immgration
Bennett Kot
Omana
Neb
Sloan
Earl S. Sloan
Albany St
Boston
Mass
W. L. Douglas
W.L Douglas
Brockton
W.L. Dou
W. Dotgins
Webis
W. L. Dever
Brockion
Paf
Dterring
Bad Io
Ohilo
Union Pacific Railroade
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Cheyenne
Carter
Iver Pills
Che
Nile
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