Washington Notes on American Arrest in Guatemala and Lynching Reports
Washington notes report on an American, Richards, arrested and detained in Guatemala amid claims of inadequate protection by Ambassador Hunter. The Italian lynchings in Louisiana are not settled for indemnity, with Italy seeking punishment of culprits. No new cavalry regiments will be formed beyond Otis’s Philippines units. Root focuses on officer selection for volunteers.
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Washington
Thomas M. Anderson
Department of the Lakes
War Department
Anderson
Philippines
Islands
United States
Guatamala
State Department
Richards
Guatamalan
Hunter
Guatemala
Louisiana
Count Vinci
Otis
Root
Major Woodson Resigns as Indian Agent at Darlington
In El Reno on August 26 Major A. E. Woodson, colored Ninth Cavalry officer and acting Indian agent for the Cheyenne and Arapaho at Darlington, resigns after six years of conflict over scandals and charges. Rumor links Gen. Charles King, retired, as his successor amid debates on agency staffing.
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el Reno
A. E. Woodson
Ninth Cavalry
Colored
Darlington
Woodson
Indian Department
War Department
Charles King
Maritime Disasters from the Hurricane Reach Norfolk
Report from Norfolk Virginia dated August 26 notes ongoing maritime disasters from the late hurricane. Numerous ships and small craft remain missing in the Albemarle and Chesapeake canal region. Two distressed schooners, the Frank W. McCullogh and the Oscar G. Smith, arrived at the capes. Captain W S Crawford of the Smith drowned after being washed overboard while the McCullogh suffered severe damage from the 13th to the 19th.
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Norfolk
Albemarle and
Chesapeake Canal
Capes
Frank W. McCullogh
Oscar G. Smith
W.S. Crawford
Smith
McCullogh
Wild engine wrecks cattle herd injures crew near trestle
A Valley railroad locomotive derailed after colliding with a drove of cattle near a high trestle in Akron Ohio. Fireman MacCrist of Canton was killed. Engineer Sander of Cleveland was seriously injured. Two brakemen suffered minor injuries.
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Akron
The
Valley Railroad
MacCrist
Canton
Sander
Cleveland
Ottoman Exchequer Empties Amid Flight of Finance Minister
From Constantinople the Lokal Anzeiger reports a looming financial crisis as the Ottoman exchequer runs dry. The finance minister has fled to a private residence to avoid creditors and seeks refuge there.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Constantinople
Victory letter praises Pe-ru-na for women illness relief
Miss Emma L Bolden of Wilberforce Ohio writes she became a new woman after using Pe-ru-na reporting improved energy and ability to work daily tasks. She notes relief from menstrual pain and urges other women to try the medicine, with Dr Hartman’s book offered free to women.
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Emma L. Bolden
Wilberforce
Great Forest Fire Threatens Scotch Woods Near Rothiemurchie
London reports a major forest fire raging near Rothiemurchies in Invernesshire as two hundred men battle to circumscribe the blaze. Vast woods around Loch Eilien are involved and danger to surrounding timber persists.
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Scotland
London
Ragine
Rothiemurchies
Invernesshire
Loch Eilien
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
Health ad claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube can be cured by constitutional remedies with a $100 reward for catarrh related deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars offered. price 75 cents. Also notes Liberty Park Superintendent Ahrens soliciting music fund contributions for a free concert series in September.
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Hall
F. J. Cueney & Co
Toledo
Ahrens
Liberty Park
Music Fund
Kodol Dyspepsia Cures Endorsement From Physician
James M Thomas MD proclaims in American Journal of Health that Kodol Dyspepsia Cures offers a master remedy for all disorders from imperfect digestion, backed by Servant Harker Drug Co. promotional context.
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James M Thomas
American Journal of Health
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Frank Shackles Plans Ohio Street Restaurant
Frank Shackles is lowering plans to open a restaurant on Ohio Street and is reported to be arranging details now.
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Frank Shackles
Ohio Street
Street Fair Subscriptions And Donors Listed
A long list of contributors to a street fair includes Peter Pehl at $100 and Sedalia Clear ing House among many individuals and local businesses such as Moerschel Brewing Co, J G Schmidt, Archais Seed Co, Sedalia Hardware & Grocer Co, The St Louis Market, and Metropolitan barber shop. Donations range from $2.50 to $100 with numerous 10 to 25 dollar entries.
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Peter Pehl
Sedalia Clearing House
C H Bard
Bichsel, Bros
Wm Kosted
C C Kelly
Allen Russell
T K Bailey
Capital Tea Co
Pat McEnroe
CS Beardsley
Debold & Raifhaisen
Tom Hayes
Graham & Leist
Peter Kuhn
J S Geisken
Charles Purdy
Lane & Co
Cramer Clothing Company
Archais Seed Co
Mueller & Co
J W Rapple
J L Bellmer
Jack Chaney
T H Johnston
Maurice Weisburg
W D Bogar
A P Morey
P Brandt
Hall's Great Discovery kidney cure advertised in Texas
An April 1899 Temple Texas ad promotes Hall's Great Discovery as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues including diabetes and rheumatism. The mail order offer costs $1 per bottle with two months of treatment and testimonials accompany each bottle. Dr E W Hall is listed as sole manufacturer with Servant Harker Drug Co as a seller. local town events and a political visit are noted.
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Hall
E. W. Hall
St. Louis
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Kidney Trouble Prompts Foley Cure Message
An advertisement urges early treatment for kidney disease with Foley's Kidney Cure money back guarantee. The piece touts the remedy as essential when symptoms appear and notes price. It is signed A. S. McGowan.
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Foley
A. S. MceGowan
Chimney Sweeps In Town Advertise Banner Salve
A trio of old-fashioned chimney sweeps roam the city offering their services while promoting Banner Salve. The salve, claimed to cure eczema and skin diseases, is sold for 25 cents and credited to a skin specialist of worldwide fame.
Further Reductions at Guenther's Store
Carl A Guenther's cuts prices on summer goods with all items marked down. The store will not carry summer merchandise into next season and urges quick purchases to clear inventory.
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Guenther’s
Carl A Guenther’s
Guenther
Sentinel Ready To Execute Various Jobs At Low Prices
The Sentinel offers swift job work at the lowest prices from its corner location at Fourth and Lamine.
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Sentinel
American Seed Co. offers seed samples for coupons mailed in
Readers urged to mail name and address with two cents to American Seed Co. at 335 Broadway New York to receive a sample seed package, $1 worth of coupons, and full particulars. The notice promises options for jewelry purchases via coupon distribution among friends.
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American Seed Co
Broadway
N. Y
National Educational Association Meeting In Los Angeles 1899
The National Educational Association and the Great Rock Island Route announce the 14th annual meeting in Los Angeles California from July 11 to 14 1899. A handsome Rock Island Route book with views rates and routes will be sent upon request to John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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National Educational Association
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway
Los Angeles
California
Great Rock Island
John Sebastian
Chicago
Sale Bills and Polished Shoes Advertised
The Sentinel offers sale bills printed on short notice at low prices and lists corresponding prices for other printing. A notice states ladies shoes polished at Fourth and Ohio, with customers able to leave shoes for polishing and pick up later.
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The
Sentinel
Fourth
Ohio
Money Loans Offer At Six Percent Interest
Farm loans available at six percent with moderate expenses. Partial payments allowed. Located in Sedalia National Bank Building with attorney John H. Bothwell representing the loan offer.
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John H. Bothwell
Sedalia National Bank
Longan's Sedalia Steam Laundry Ivory Finish
Ice cream soda at Fleischmanns Pharmacy highlights a vintage town scene with local businesses. The note blends service details and period commerce in a compact item.
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Longan
Sedalia
Ice’ Cream Soda ‘Sc
Fleischmann’s Pharmacy
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Norway
Aney
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William Kahrs
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Caligraph
United Typewriter & Supplies Company
M.it. Slane
West Third Street
Sedalia, Mo
Washingtonotes
Gen. Anderson
Maj. Woodson
E-Ru-Na
S. B. Hartman
Columbus, O
Edward A. Strong
Hoffman Building
Texas
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New Orleans
EL Paso
L. S. Thorne
Dallas
E. P. Turner
Gen.‘Pas. and
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Tipton
Wm. Bryan
Chih
James Fell
Third
Moniteau
Tony Williams
Tom Ellis
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