Roberts Achieves Bloemfontein Calm and Moves Toward Pretoria
London reports Lord Roberts handling Bloemfontein civil affairs with calm, as British troops prepare to push on to Pretoria. Crowds greet Roberts in Bloemfontein, proclamations are issued to disarm opposition, and plans for reorganizing local leadership unfold amid ongoing military operations in the Orange Free State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Free State
London
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Pretoria
Great Britain
Boefontein
Galacresg
Bethutfe
Brabant
Orange River
Allwal
Clement
Vanzyl
Joubert
Mafeking
Roberts
Ife
Market Square
Parliament House
George Scott
Lady Roberts
Tommy Atkins
General Prettyman
Niles
Brantford
Mietty
An i
Collins
Grobelear
Costa Rica President Declares Dictatorship Amid Crisis
From New Orleans March 20 Winssteame Anseli reports Costa Rica President Iglesias has suspended the constitution for two weeks and proclaimed himself dictator amid threats of invasion by rebels. Also mentions a medical testimonial for indigestion and a local ad for Kodol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Winssteame Anseli
Por Limon
Greytown
Iglesias
Costa Rica
Republic
Mar
Women Seek Mrs Pinkham Advice For Female Weaknesses
A historical appeal urges women to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice on female weakness. It claims the process is free and read by women only with endorsements from Lynn officials and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The notice touts extensive experience and asks women to submit letters for help.
Cure for dreadful menstrual pains via Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound
Miss Linnae M. Collier of Pigeon Run Ohio asks for advice on cures for painful menstruation. Letters from 1896 to 1898 claim relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills, with multiple bottle counts and testimonials of being cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Linnae M. Collier
Pigeon Run, Ohio
Milvice
Laniin M. Cotuiin
Pigeon Run
Ohio
Lydia EK
Pinkham
Doctor Pinkham Advice Brings Women Solace and Relief
A sequence of letters from women in Fulton New York Sac City Iowa and surrounding towns praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products for relief from chronic female troubles. They credit avoiding surgery and rapid improvement after following his instructions and using the medicine and washes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mrs. Cant. Vosa
Sac City
Iowa
Mare
Bargain Salem Home Offered for Sale Near Boulevard
Mrs Pinkham holds fifty thousand letters on file at her office and makes no statements she cannot prove. One of the nicest homes in Salem near the Boulevard with a large lot and established fruit and shrubbery is offered for sale at a bargain. Apply at County Clerk's office for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Porto Rico relief will ship 600 tons weekly of food aid
Adjutant General Corbin relays General Davis message from Porto Rico noting widespread distress. The Department of Porto Rico requests 600 tons weekly of relief supplies including rice and codfish. The Burnside will carry the consignments to New York then to San Juan with weekly transports planned. Eight soldiers who died in Cuba will be laid to rest at Arlington and private arrangements follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington
Corbin
Trans- Burnside
New York
San Juan
Burnside
West Indies
Cuba
American Mills
Washington
Arlington
Oper
Rela
Bank test to challenge valuation act in Alexandria
In Alexandria Citizens National Bank challenges the valuation act as unconstitutional. Commissioner of Valuation Lewis C Bailey demanded bank records from Assistant Cashier W Frank Lambert, who refused. Bailey filed a warrant with Mayor Simpson, leading to a fine and possible habeas corpus appeal. Lawyers Smith and Armstrong plan to pursue the test case for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Citizens’ National Bank
Lewis C. Bailey
Qualls
W. Frank Lambert
Barley
Lambert
Simpson
Court of Appeals
Richmond
Disorder as Harrisonburg Republican Convention turns violent
In Harrisonburg on March 30 a Republican county convention broke into a violent clash between Acker and Lewis factions over temporary leadership and delegate contests. Police and deputy sheriffs restored order as blows, canes, and chairs were used, leaving Ex-Senator John Acker injured. Each faction formed separate organizations and held concurrent meetings while contesting delegations were chosen for Front Royal and Norfolk conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Lara
Rockingsham
Cker
Lewis
Aimbly Hall
Keezle
Acker
Seger Macaed
John Acker
Mr. Acker
J. B. Webb
Richmond Man Shot by Minister Aims For Quick Trial
A Richmond area report details the shooting of Dr. N Temple of Brunswick county by Rev J E B Riddick. Temple, dying Sunday, said if the assailant is insane he should be confined, otherwise punished severely. Law officers moved Riddick to a wooded area to avert mob violence. Temple’s friends demand a speedy trial. Riddick showed little emotion at news of the death, saying his family was avenged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
N. Temple
Brunswick County
J. EB. Kd. Riddick
Temple
Lawrenceville
Riddick
Man Cures Rectal Fistula With Arnica Salve
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and was told he would die without surgery. He treated himself with five boxes of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, touted as the surest pile cure. Each box cost 25 cents and was sold by W. T. Younger, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
W. T. Younger
Eastern Democrats aim to capture party, Johnson chair claim
Ex Governor William J. Stone, Missouri Democratic National Committeeman, says Eastern Democrats seek to elect Tom L. Johnson chairman and manipulate convention delegates to seize control of the party. He notes Palmer Buckner faction back in, but opposes rewarding their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
William J. Stone
Missouri
Tom L. Johnson
Ohio
Stone
Washington
Palmer and Buckner Democrats
Bryan
Cremated In Molten Metal At Pittsburgh Plant
Four workers injured in a furnace accident at Monongahela Purchase Company in McKeesport. George Martin cremated. George Curwen and Sydney Jackson fatally burned. Stephen Stobo Wish and John Boreneck badly burned but likely to recover. Massive molten ore trapped them as a 300 ton mass fell and exploded. Martin’s disappearance adds a mystery element to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Monongahela Purchace Company
McKeesport
George Martin
George Curwen
Sydney Jackson
Stephen Stobo
Martin
Curven
Jackson
Fears for Safety of the Fruit Crop Across Georgia
Reports from GriMin Americus Macon and Atlanta describe concern over tonight’s freezing weather risking Elberta peaches and other hardy varieties. Temperatures dipped to 25 to 30 degrees, with frost forming in exposed areas while fruit men monitor potential damage despite some areas reporting no serious impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GriMin
Americus
Macon
Atlanta
Georgia
North
Secions
Athinton city sues pipe firms for 50000 damages over alleged trust
Birmingham March 30. The city of Athinton sues An niston Pipe and Foundry Company and Howard Harrison Pipe Works for 50000 alleging extortion via a trust. The complaint claims in 1895 a yeast iron pipe purchase led to a 6 per ton bonus under the trust. Case may reach the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Athinton
Anniston Pipe and Foundry Company
Anniston
Howard-Harrison Pipe Works
Bessemer
United States Supreme Court
Schooner John J Krange Driven Aground Near Fall River
The three masted schooner John J Krange from Fernandina Fla bound for Fall River ran ashore on rocks off South Somerset early this morning. Salvage may require unloading bronze and postponement of afloat rescue until tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
John J. Krange
Fernandina
Fla
South Somerset
American Tobacco Company Plans Factory Moves
New York notes the American Tobacco Company plans to move its workforce of 600 employees from its New York Elrar factory on Fifty second street and 5 river to plants in Richmond Virginia Baltimore Cincinnati and Lancaster Pennsylvania. It is the only factory the company operates in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Tobacco Company
Elrar
5 River
Richmond
Cincinnati
Lancaster
Electropoise Promises Cures Endorsed by Clergymen and Noted Figures
An advertisement extols the Electropoise instrument as a trustworthy, well-made device sold by a reputable company. Col A P Nunally of the Inter Ocean salutes its virtues after nearly three years of use and urges friends to obtain further details and the cure letters in a company booklet. The ad lists ELECTROPOISE CO. of Louisville Kentucky as the contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
A. P. Nunally
Inter-Ocean
Chicago
Electropoise CO
Fourth Avenue
Louisville, Ky
Dr Joge's New Life Pills Promise Health and Appetite Boost
An advertisement touts Dr Joge's New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders, claiming they improve appetite digestion and bodily regularity. Priced at 25 cents at drug stores, the copy emphasizes energy and health benefits for those with dyspepsia.
Richmond Doctor Dies After Shooting by Minister in Virginia
Dr. W Temple of Brunswick county died this afternoon after being shot last Sunday by Rev J E B Riddick a Methodist minister in Lawrenceville jail. Temple a prominent Brunswick physician 38 native of the county and Penn graduate faced murder charges against Riddick who claimed insanity as a possible defense amid regional upheaval.
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Richmond
W. Temple
Brunswick County
J. IE. B. Riddick
Temple
Riddick
Lawrenceville
Virginia
University of Pennsylvania
Medical Society of Virgl
Ro. of Health
Aistor
Merchants Plan Open Air Meeting Over Tariff in Porto Rico
At a special Chamber of Commerce session in San Juan de Puerto Rico on March 20, merchants voted to close all business on Monday afternoon to attend an open air plaza gathering aimed at petitioning Governor-General Davis for an immediate congressional tariff decision. Sixty women from Naranjito petitioned for relief from starvation and high food prices, prompting Davis to promise aid while the Mayor cited treasury shortages and unpaid police. Similar protests are expected from other towns as business uncertainty stalls activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarif
San Juan de Porto Rico
Chamber of Commerce
Davis
Porto Rico
Congress
Naranjito
Dayla
Tella
San Juan
War Rumors Rise Over Russian Japanese Conflict
February reports from Yokohama note Western press speculating on imminent war with Russia and Japan. Public excitement grows as Russian fleet concentrates in Korean waters while officials urge calm amid rumors of a possible Japanese strike during naval maneuvers.
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Yokohama
Japan
Victoria
B. C
Russia
New York
Port Arthur
Korean
Health, Harmony, and the Bradfield Regulator Claim
A dated advertisement extols Bradfield's Female Regulator as a safe, rapid cure for leucorrhea, womb issues, nervousness, headaches, backaches, and general weakness. It touts health as essential to beauty, urges silent suffering women to seek the remedy, and notes a $1 bottle price plus a free illustrated book. Endorsements include a humorous courtroom anecdote about engagement rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iife
Bradfield
Miraculous Recovery From Consumption Cited
Manchester Indiana man recalls near death from measles related lung disease. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery for curing throat chest and lung troubles after other doctors said death was near. Catalog price 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottles free at W T Younger's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hines
Manchester
Dr. King
W. T. Younger
Kodo Dyspepsia Care and Cough Remedies Adclaims
An advertisement compiles testimonials for Kodo Dyspepsia Care claiming immediate relief and broad efficacy across digestion and cough issues. It touts One Minute Cough Care and DeWitts Little Early Risers as trusted remedies, alongside a New York Labor Commissioner note on factory injuries exceeding Spanish-American War during the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
New York
Commonwealth
Pastime magazine offer for subscribers and gifts
An advertisement touts Pastime a high class illustrated family paper of 16 to 32 large pages with stories art humor and travel. It promises watches bicycles sewing machines and more as gifts for 20 subscribers at 10 cents each, with 6 months for 10 cents in stamps and full details available from Pastime Co Louisville. A testimonial lauds One Minute Cough Cure as a safe immediate remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Brewer
Westerly
R. I
J Koontz
Corry
Dillard & Persinger
Pastime CO
Louisville
Calvin Zimmerman
Milesburg
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Lizzie M. Brewer
Westerly, R. I
Peruna
J. W. Reynolds
New Lisbon
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Rosenbaum Bros
Bell
Howard
Salem Avenue
THE
Times-Resister Office
Roanoke
W. W. Martin & CO
Ruanoke
Arbuckle
J. R. C. Brown, Jr
Main St
Hankins & Ammen’s and
Tricompnal
W. E. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
Dean Mars
Nina Cuase
Fulton, N. Y
Mra. Pinknam
Lydia KE
N. K. Fairbank Company
Gank Cashier
Jaita
DR. Temples
Sne
Slyer
Tom EL. Johnson
DR. Temple
J. B. B. Riddick
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Ella
Stella
Fred
Scott
Scott & Kowne
Hughes Bennett
Scott & Bowne
Gyepepte
Hamiverink
Overise
Mich
Dillard
Pete
Lewis Ackerman
Goshen
Ind
Wood
Farm Seeds
Wood’s
Descri
T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen
Richmond, Va
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