Former Philippine War Witness Testifies of Atrocities
Former corporal Richard O'Brien testifies before the senate Philippines committee about alleged killings and maltreatment by U S officers in the Philippines. He describes executions of civilians including an elderly man and a woman and claims orders about no prisoners were issued. He notes associated misconduct by officers and asserts generals’ reputations and actions while defending some actions as not systematic.
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Washington
Richard O'Firien
Neth
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Philippines
Senate
O'Brien
Lattweson
W. & Sniffen
Boston
Sniffen
Walker
Tabaras
Avensee
United States
Phin
Lodge
Omin
Mawthin and
Watterson
Waheed
San Joaquin
Holle
Mcdonaid
Plummer
Company St
Cook
Hon
Don Ali
Plot to Kill Governor Vilna Unfolds in Arrests
Reports from Budapest and St. Petersburg detail failed assassination attempts and a broader dynamite plot. Governor General von Wall of Vilna was shot in the arm and leg by an unseen assailant near a Vilna circus. Police and bystanders subdued a third conspirator. Authorities suspect a conspiracy centered on anarchist figures Gabriel Leper and Praseisee Smarea, while other detainees await trial.
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London
Budapest
Francis Joseph
Vienna
Tate
Metersburg
Vilna
von Wall
Hurepe
Rusebt
St. Petersburg
Wahl
Lin
Hinehel Bert
AMM
Gabriel Leper
Prapeisee Smarea
Lopes
Suarez
Played Sharp Game Mt Chenens and Two Horses Theft Case
Sheriff Cady arrested Min Vick and John McDonald in Ponfire for barn theft near Whitney barn. Vick confessed after guard threatened to start a state, claiming McDonald did the work while Vick was the instigator though officers have proof otherwise. McDonald had a clean record prior, while Vick faced prior larceny charges.
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Mt Chenens
Min
Willam Vick
John McDonald
Cady
Whitney
McDonald
Vick
Planmead
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption
A dated ad touts Dr King s New Discovery as a cure for lung diseases including consumption. It claims the remedy cleans phlegm and inflamed mucus, enriches oxygen in the lungs, heals coughing and sore throats, and conquers hard colds. Trial and guaranteed bottles advertised at Harte and Alemeyer s drug store for one dollar.
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Sterwals
Sweden
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Advertises Skin Cure
A historical ad touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a remedy for troublesome sores and skin diseases. It claims it even offsets delayed injuries and includes a customer testimonial about a leg injury lasting thirty years. Beware of counterfeits and buy at stores.
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DeWitt
H.C. Hardy
Omee
Goliad Texas Disaster Toll and Rescue Efforts
Devastating gas explosion at Fraterville mine near Tent coast west of Peath Roll injured and killed many workers. Only one survivor Wiline Morgan. Fraterville mine oldest in Coal Creek district opened 1870. Rescue attempts hampered by fire and gas. bodies recovered under grim conditions as families await word. Cyclone and tornado losses in Goliad Texas reported seventy nine killed, ninety five injured. city and surrounding areas suffer $200,000 plus damage. Governor Sayers appeals for aid. widespread shelter and relief mobilized. Other brief items note dye industry strike in Waternon and senate confirmations in Washington.
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Tent
New
Oysanet
Coat Aline
Thia Town
Willine Morgan
Praterville Mine
Coal Creek District
Caos
Thistle Ming
Fraterville Deety
Texas
Golhad
Huustut
Tex
Gelvnl
Goliad
What Thin Folks Need Is a Greater Digestive Power
Dr King s New Life Pills claim to tone regulate digestive organs gently expel polanas from the economy blond improve appetite and promote healthy flesh The ad notes 226 ab marts and uller meyers as the distribution points.
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Dr. King
Ab Marts & Ullermeyers
Gone Forty Seven Years Man Returns to Springfield
John Cole arrived at Llotick Illinois after an absence of forty seven years He found his wife believing him dead for years and both she and his second wife are deaf His daughter Flora Hallows is now married and decides to spend the remainder of her days Cole went to Hettick Illinois in 1855 to collect $1700 due but was considered a blank for many years In Danville miners celebrated a six mile procession with speeches and a large crowd at Westville A line about Senator Pell and a canal bill mentions dates and officials Vaccination kills a man in Catlin Illinois smallpox news concludes The Daily Argus offers all the news all the time.
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Mebanail
Metro d
Philippines
Lo Nug
Panay
Springfield
John Coledae
Llotick
Ill
Middle
Bik
Ales
Flora Hallows
Lus
Cole
Tennessee
Agaly Ly
Earate
Arehitshoy
Stewart Meavley
The _Daily Argus
Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy Featured in Personal Testimonial
A handwritten letter from Mrs. Ereen Riker lauds Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable cure for ulceration of the womb and other female ailments. She claims long personal friendship with the inventor and urges other women to use the remedy, noting widespread endorsements and a $5000 forfeit if the letter is not genuine.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Minneapolis
Ereen Riker
Lydia E. Winkham
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