04 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1913
Page
1
The page surveys wartime politics and social reform, noting suffrage debates and a six year single presidential term proposal. It comments on women’s rights, prohibition, income tax ratification in Delaware, and legislative moves in Massachusetts and Colorado, highlighting tensions between reformers and opponents.
The piece notes cautious optimism about new legislation after inauguration. It highlights a Senate vote limiting campaign contributions, district funding debates, and calls for electoral reform. It also discusses federal judicial appointments, tariff hearings, and plans for tariff legislation in the upcoming extra session.
$109 reward offered by Hall's Catarrh Cure promoters claims a universal cure for catarrh. Internal remedy targets blood and mucous surfaces, builds constitution, and asserts success backed by testimonials. Proprietors invite cases it cannot cure and request testimonials. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
February scene reports a barking dog drawing attention to a found man in the street. Patrolman Marshall aided by Gail whaete found the man unconscious and provided medical aid. The rene to the tity remains unclear as the dog appears to have alerted authorities.
Annie Gréeco and Marie Manera, the two white slaves, testified in the Patterson disorderly house case as Frank Filaste and Joseph Ributto were convicted in federal court. The Department of Justice advised the two to seek refuge amid fears of retaliation. The women expressed contempt for their enemies and insisted they are safe. Secret service agents are guarding them.
Ho mer Everett a 29 year old Cleveland businessman club member and son of millionaire Sylvester Hive rett disappeared after leaving a Lakewood house party Saturday night. Police canvasses of his frequent clubs failed to locate him. Everett's wife Flora Morriss is distraught.
Paris on February 3 reports a tense first day with no bomb explosions or serious incidents as bandit supporters threaten disturbance. The court session required strict admission rules with detectives in disguise and only three genuine public entrants, yet the court remained open to the public per law.
An old advertisement touts AH-O-NA and MI-O-NA stomach tablets claiming to end indigestion and stomach distress. It promises relief within minutes after meals and markets additional benefits for belching nausea bad breath loss of appetite heartburn and other symptoms. A trial offer and references to Booth's products appear in garbled phrasing.
A partial OCR item notes a tragedy in Gergana with names Pek Tadion and Lam linked to the incident. It mentions a native person and a bird that may be involved, describing a mysterious event with unclear details and uncertain witnesses.
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