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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
4
Victoria reports the Manuense ran low on coal near Hakodate and the crew burned salvaged salmon, timber, and fittings to stoke the boilers after breaking up the afterhouse and deck, as heavy weather prevented progress. The ship drifted to Akishi bay and coal was dispatched from Hakodate, with later reports confirming total loss.
Ex congressman John M. Glover, jailed since Monday amid a barricade with five soldiers, was released by Col Verdeckberg. He blamed a near fatal arm injury on a stray shot and said he would seek medical care in a sanitarium. Governor Peabody faced pressure over the decision as militia prisoners remain in custody.
Otto Carmichael recalls anecdotes about House Speaker Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois. Stories include his quick retort to a rival and a famed bow while addressing a rule breach. A Indiana representative recalls meeting Cannon as a youth.
Mrs James Warren entertained a group of guests at a dinner Monday at her home at Tenth and Lamin streets. Attendees included Ben Warren, Warren family members, Dr and Mrs Gresham, Mrs J W Baker, Mrs Refus Shafer and son Earl of Kansas City, Edna Gresham, Lilian and Mildred Warren, and Master Jack Warren.
Robert Ward of Maxey’s Georgia says Botanic Blood Balm cured blood poison and skin ailments from head to toe. George A Williams of Roxbury reports pimples and ulcers healed, with skin renewed. Claims cover eczema scabs scales carbuncles and systemic infections. Free sample offers and medical advice via Blood Balm Co Atlanta. Sold locally by W. E. Bard Drug Co Sedalia.
The advertisement claims a harmless One Minute Cough Cure relieves croup and La Grippe by acting at the source of inflammation. Dr. Armstrong of Delta Texas endorses it, and W E Bard Drug Co sells it. Eupepsia Tablets are also recommended by buyers including M Hoveranp of Elgin Missouri and Becceais Co in St Louis.
In Yoakum Texas a large dry goods firm led by J M Haller is mentioned. On a trip east he advised a companion in a palace car to take a Little Early Riser pill at night to wake early and feel well. De Witts Little Early Risers are sold by W E Bard Drug Co.
C W Lynch of Winchester Indiana reports his son endured a severe membranous croup attack and found relief after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. He credits the medicine with saving the boy's life and notes to refuse substitutes available at Arlington Pharmacy.
An ad promises a fast cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, featuring E. W. Grove on each box and a refund if ineffective. Also promotes Nellie’s simple diet and Rocky Mountain Tea from W. E. Bard Drug Co.
Arlington Pharmacy urges taking Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. The ad claims rapid relief and prevention of serious illness from a cold, branding it the greatest throat and lung remedy.
An ad from Summerton South Carolina features H A Tisdale praising DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for curing twenty years of piles after other doctors failed. The product is touted as relieving and curing piles sores eczema and skin diseases and is sold by W E Bard Drug Co. A second note promotes chamois vests by Farison claiming they prevent colds.
W F Cody buys Natto Saulsbury interest and forms Cody Bailey partnership for Wild West show. Bailey owns Barnum & Bailey and halves Forepaugh Sells Brothers stake. three tented shows not officially connected beyond Bailey’s interests.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming it cures constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The makers offer 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure and promote accompanying Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Senator Smoot speeds from Utah to Washington after talks with Mormon church leaders. Friends deny resigning and say an investigation would imply guilt. Two Western Republican lawyers Woldeman Vancott of Salt Lake and Judge W E Barich of Idaho accompany him to conduct the case as hearings begin after the holidays.
In San Francisco last night Young Corbett defeated Eddie Hanlon by decision in the sixteenth round. Corbett had Hanlon groggy and nearly finished when referee Graney halted the bout to award the victory.
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Washington reports the internal revenue bureau confirms 578,157,470 cigars were taxed in November. The agency asks for public notice of the official total as thousands nationwide follow the contest result.
An advertisement urges buyers to purchase yellow clothes whitening product and to visit a Riley hotel liquidation offering furniture, stoves, carpets, bedding and other goods. It promises bargains and immediate cash for all furniture and contents, citing limited storage space.
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