London copper dealer firm fails with huge liabilities
Hubert Brunton & Co of London, a major copper trader since 1574, collapses with liabilities exceeding assets by 1 070 000. A Cleveland hotel proprietor’s wife, Mrs Mary Steadman, is fatally shot by William Brown, a Spanish-American War veteran, as a pursuing crowd chases him through Luna Park.
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Hubert, Brunton &Co
London
Mary Steadman
Wilam Steadman
Cleveland
Ohio
William Brown
Brow
Luna Park
Osteopathy Claims Cure For Many Ailments
Osteopathy is described as relieving contractures in the chest wall that press on nerves and vessels, restoring normal tissue tension, and promoting the body’s inherent healing powers. It is credited with speedy relief and potential complete cures for urinary issues and neuralgia by correcting bodily adjustments and nerve-driven circulation. Controversy or doubt is not stated, but several medical claims are attributed to the osteopaths.
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E Laity
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury
Health notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and promotes a mercury free internal remedy made by F. J. Cheney & Co of Ohio. The company asserts their preparation acts directly on the mucous membranes without mercury and is sold under the brand Snail’s Pills for constipation.
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F. J
Northwest News Digest of Oregon and Washington Incidents
W M Corcoran of Huntington jailed in Baker County on sheep stealing charge set at $1000 bail. Mark Evans, 18, delegate from Maryland at 1844 Polk convention, dies at Walla Walla. Dan McGlynn attempts suicide in Idaho, refusing nourishment for a week, demented. Dooley sues Northern Pacific in Yakima for 27? damages over eleven horses shipped from Silver Bow to Seattle, 32 hours without water. Oregon rail accidents show four killed, 32 injured. losses total $23,446 with railways bearing $72,045. Thomas D Walker found guilty of contempt in Yakima, released on suspended sentence with payments. Snohomish Skagit Whatcom mills close May 25 to July 10. 10,200 loaded cars fewer than year prior. 2,000 workers displaced in mills and loggings.
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W. M. Corcoran
Huntington
Baker County
Mark FR. Evans
Walla Walla
Maryland
James K. Polk
Dan McGlynn
Nez Perce
Idaho
State Railway Commission
Oregon
Thomas D. Walker
Alice Bong
Rigg
Yakima
Walker
Seattle
Yakima Republic
Snohomish
Skagit
Whatcom
Wash
Big Head Kills Idaho Sheep Across Southeast Region
A mysterious disease nicknamed "big head" is decimating Idaho sheep near Soda Springs and Idaho Falls, with about 35 percent of one owner’s herd and more than 100 animals dead. Dr. G T Noble and federal researchers investigate causes, including poisoning from weeds or feed, while farmers seek prevention and cures.
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Goda Springs
Idaho Falls
Soda Springs
Boise Statenmar
Bureau of Animal Industry
Bureau of Plant Industry
G. T. Noble
St Aver
Noble
Sime
Vos
New Life Pilla Promises Gentle Appendix Relief
Quack ad promotes Dr Klug's New Life Pilla to prevent alimony and divorce by keeping bowels regular. Claim of gentle action guarantees appendix never complains. Tallman & Co. druggists guarantee. Also a dubious line about drunkenness and social perception.
Washing Without Water For Dandruff Cure Ad
An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicides as the true germicide for dandruff. It claims to kill the parasite feeding on hair roots, contrasting with oils and glycerines. Available in two sizes, 50 cents and 1.00, through A. C. Koeppen & Bros. Sample requests via Detroit firm.
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Iim
Newbro
Peete Co
Detroit
Mich
A. C. Koeppen
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Summit County
Taft
Senator Foraker
Chicago
Ounter
Cheyenne
Mullin
Western Union Telegraph Company
Lecaucy
Wyoming
Clarence Maitland
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Maittland Wis
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Maitland
Alaska
McNeil
Florida
Father Kasper
Arme‘fian Apostolic Church
Hoboken
N. J
New York City
Henry Sherrer
Weat Thirty-seventh Street
Northwest News
Boda Springs
Sint
Southeasstern Idaho
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Pendleton
Pendleton, Ore
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Mont
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