Chicago Sanitary District Replies to St Louis Injunction
The Chicago Sanitary District filed its answer in the U S circuit court denying that distilleries exist in the district and arguing the canal’s operation is lawful The district proposes a $1 000 000 plan to connect Chicago waterworks to the Missouri river above the Mississippi bend and says St Louis slept on its rights for nine years while the project was built It also presents Gov Tanner’s permit to counter claims of illegal authority and asserts Chicago river water is purified by natural processes before joining the canal
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Chicago
Sanitary District of
St. Louis
Missouri
Mississippi
Tanner
Fire destroys 265000 dollar business property in Little Rock
Fire at eight o'clock last night in the P. Quin Dry Goods building on Third and Main streets, Little Rock, Ark, consumed the entire three story stock valued at 265000 dollars. The blaze also spread to the adjacent Ike Kempner shoe store, destroying its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Main Streets
P. Quin Dry Goods Company
Ike Kempner
Refiner to shut Jersey City plant affecting 2000 workers
The American Sugar Refining company plans to shut its Jersey City plant, employing 2,000 men, with workers to quit within three days. The closure results from an oversupply of refined sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Evening Post
Jersey City
American Sugar Refining Company
Levi Steward Hanged After Cheering Hymns in Jail
Levi Steward was executed at Essex county jail at 6 18 AM after a night of hymns sung by three ministers and several women singers in his cell. The event followed his Tuesday morning execution in Sandwich Ontario.
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Sandwich
Ont
Levi Steward
Essex County
Steward
Old Grudge Ends in Fatal Shootout in Mountain Grove
Mountain Grove Missouri February 7. Ben Abshear a 15 year old son of Smith Abshear shot and killed Dave Atkis son a 22 year old son of Woodward Attkisson on the public square at noon yesterday the shooting results from an old grudge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Grove
Ben Abshear
Smith Abshear
Dave Atkisson
Woodward Attkisson
Monster steam pipe burst injures three in Chicago plant
On Halsted and Sebor streets in Chicago the city electric light plant suffered a deadly accident when a massive steam feed pipe exploded. Three men were badly burned, with one victim dying from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Side
City Electric Light
Halsted and
Sebor Streets
Miners Die in Hall's Neck Hoisting Tub Accident
At Hall's Neck mines twelve miles north Webb City Missouri yesterday afternoon Harry Williams and McKnight were killed when a hoisting tub fell 150 feet onto them. The tragedy occurred in the Hall's Neck area during mining operations.
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Webb City
Hall's Neck
This City
Harry Williams
McKnight
Filipinos Capture a Supply Train Between Orani and Dinalupijan
Manila February report states insurgents captured a nine bull cart supply train between Orani and Dinalupijan. They killed a corporal and five privates of Company G Thirty Second Infantry.
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Manila
Orani
Dinalupijan
Strikes and Meetings Across Nations Reported
The Chicago building trades strike expands with widespread action. Five thousand cigar workers in Havana walk out. Kansas State Barbers hold their annual meeting in Hutchinson as Nemaha county awaits zinc deposits near Corning. California Senate rejects mediation in the English Transvaal War. The American Shorthorn Breeders convenes at Kansas City stockyards with notable addresses. William H. Houser, secretary and the St. Louis Globe-Democrat listed among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Havana
Kansas State Barbers’ Association
Hutchinson
Nemaha County
Kan
Corning
California Senate
American
Wiliam H. Houser
St. Louis Globe Dem
Mrs Volker Shows Improvement After Illness
Mrs. William Volker of East Broadway has been quite sick but is much improved, according to health updates.
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William Volker
East Broadway
Remedy. Cough cure praised in 1890s notices
In October 1896 a reader credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a lung infection after a failed early attempt with a local doctor. Three bottles restored health. Advertisements tout Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Local notices mention Lt. Grant Worrilow heading to the Philippines and Jack Sweeney training for a prize fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
B. S. Edwards
the Review
Wyant, Ill
Miss Ethyl Gallie Improves During Health Visit
Miss Ethyl Gallie, now at Boulder for health reasons, is much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethyl Gallie
Boulder
Cheery health tips and local notices from a 1900s issue
Walker's Tonic advertised as restoring vigor and brain power. Nick Gentry attends the Central Shorthorn Breeders meeting in Kansas City. Eugene Eamont visits Warrensburg guest of Johnnie Gornall. Mrs J K Miller praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for piles and more. Servant Harker Drug Co. Miss Douglas visits Centerview to see her brother-in-law Tom Gresham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Harker Drug Co
Nick Gentry
Kansas City
Central Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
J. K. Miller
Newton Hamilton
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Miss Douglas
Centerview
Tom Gresham
Chamberlain's Remedy Promises Prompt Relief
AHealth notice urges use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bilious colic and diarrhoea with claims of prompt relief. It lists Servant Harker Drug Co J L Kautzman and Otis W Smith as sellers. The Board of Health visits all city schools to enforce vaccination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Warren
Albany
Wis
Servant-Harker Drug Co
Chamberlain
Board of Health
Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Mendota Veteran
Geo Barbe of Mendota Virginia credits Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure with remarkable relief and complete cure after use. In a separate item, the 13 month old daughter of Dick Hess and wife of Longwood died recently from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hess
Longwood
Grain-O Health Drink Promises Digestive Support
Remember that name when you want a delicious appetizing nourishing drink to replace coffee. Grain-O is made of pure grain and strengthens the nerves. Not a stimulant but a health builder suitable for children and adults. Costs about as much as coffee, 15¢ to 25¢ per package. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
Miss Opal Stewart to entertain Sans Gene club Friday
Miss Opal Stewart will entertain the Sans Gene club Friday afternoon. Additional notes mention Miss Minnie Schmidt hosting Friday night and local praise for Foley's Honey and Tar and DeWitt's Little Early Risers medicines. W. L. Snyder advertises Henry Bosch wallpaper agency at 668 East Sixteenth Street. Knights of the Maccabees held a meeting last night with candidate initiations and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Minnie Schmidt
W. L. Snyder
East Sixteenth Street
Henry Bosch Wall Paper Company
Banner Salve Earns Praise for Piles Cure Guarantee
A testimonial declares Banner Salve effective in curing piles and asserts a guarantee. The brief endorses the product's potency and offers confidence to potential users.
Fancy Work Club Social at Mrs Pendleton's Afternoon
The Fancy Work club met with Mrs. Co. M. Pendleton Tuesday afternoon for a very social gathering. Elegant refreshments were served.
Banner Salve Claims Rapid Frost Bite Relief
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as a fast cure for frost bites and chilblains, calling it the most healing remedy in the world. It urges readers to try the ointment for quick, effective relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner
A S. McGowan
Conductor Marshall DeHaven Laid Off on Illness
High Line conductor Marshall DeHaven is laid off due to sickness Frank DeVoll has taken over DeHaven's run with the railway service.
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Marshall DeHaven
Frank DeVoll
DeHaven
No-To Tobacco Ad Claims Easy Life Change
An old tobacco quit advertising snippet touts a claim of easy life change and lasting relief. The brief promotes a product called No-To as a solution to tobacco use and associated health concerns.
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C. Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Company
Mntreal
Dr. Henderson
W. 9Th St
Kansas City, MO
KN. B
Indap
Gindoo Renedy CO
Otis W. Smith
Sedalia
Mervita Medical Co
Chicag
A. T. Fleischmann Drug Company
Fourth
Ohio Streets
Perfecto CO
Caxton
Aug. T. Fleischmann
Thichester
Chichesters
Biveri
Ellef
Reform
ORL Leheater Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philada
Miss Fan Smith
Mrs
John Hall
Marceline, Mo
E. C. DeWitt &Co
Jerry Simpson
Topeka
United States Senate
Mary Booker
McElree
Cardus
John Schuemacher
Eleventh and Ingram
Grant Worrilow
U. S
Bennett
Philippines
Foley
A. S. McGowan
Rev. M. Anderson
Sargent, Neb
James Anderson
Harrison Avenue
Jack Sweeney
Walker
Eugene Eamont
Warrensburg
Johnnie Gornall
Geo. Barbe
Mendota
Chas. Bender
Erie
W. S. Philpot
Albany, Ga
Rocky Mountain
Knights of the Maccabees
Mergenthaler
the Sentinel Publishing Co
Court House Square
Wells & Sullivan
Tel
W. Main
The
Alton Limited
Modern Travel
Merchants’ Bridge
Chicago & Alton R. R
Atinenta
EAST
Gnifigent
Tae Lene
Boston
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