Various 1900s Telegram Items From Across North America
Brief telegram items include ex governor McGill death in Minnesota, rail and mining fires in Ontario and California, Norway finance minister resignation, pension talk by Vanderlip, a Fort Porter officer's suicide, embezzlement case in San Francisco, China-Japan-Russia imperial concerns, livestock show postponement, gas-related asphyxiation in East St. Louis, Shaw and Irving knighthood dispute denial, Greater New York population counts, Japan rice shortage estimates, Kaiser policy critique, navy secretary retirement and succession, shipwreck fatalities, entomology gift to the National Museum, University of Chicago to add football, Minneapolis saloon closure, Mormon colonization plans, Ohio traction merger, Georgia money order clerk suicide, ColoradoFuel & Iron deficit, Australian publisher voyage, Creighton bank robbery, Henrik Ibsen's health decline.
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William
Pekng
Chicago
East St. Louis
Ill
M. M. Donaldson
Tony E. Donaldson
George Bernard Shaw
Henry Irving
England
Greater
New York
State
Japan
Kaiser
France
Spain
Italy
M. Loubet
Alfonso
J. Cornery
Charles H. Dahrling
Navy
Truman H. Newberry
Detroit
Mich
Johan
Antares
William Schaus
Twickenham
National Museum
University of Chicago
Alonzo Stagg
Schools of Philosophy and Letters
Washington, D. C
Minneapolis
Jones
Salt Lake City
Mexico City
Oaxaca
Ohio
East Liverpool Traction and Light Company
Traction and Light
Edward Beardon
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Bob Williams
Britt
Nelson
Victoria
B. C
Australia
Bank of Creighton
Creighton
Henrik Ibsen
Woman Health Claim for Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs B B Ford of Poshmatahna Mississippi promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claiming they regulate a single female function and cured years of stomach pain dizziness and backache Within weeks she regained health and now teaches with energy She urges others to request the Plain Talks to Women booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY and notes pills are sold by all druggists.
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B. B. Ford
Poshmatahna
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Competitive zeal pervades society science art and business
An Illustrated London News remark warns that a pervasive competitive zeal in society science business and the arts can become destructive as it drives individuals and groups to excessive rivalry and strain.
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London News
Important to Mothers Examine Castoria Bottles Carefully
Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of Castoria, safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it bears the correct label and seal.
Helen Mathers Statement on Fear and Awareness
A Daily Graphic quote from Helen Mathers asserts lifelong vigilance against harm to loved ones. She claims unshakable certainty she would sense the moment of calamity without any outside aid, expressing fearless readiness before danger.
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Helen Mathers
The
Daily Graphic
Startling method of protection used by Dr Barnardo
Dr Barnardo, the London philanthropist, protected his papers with two snakes in a waste paper basket under the study table. A personal friend said the device worked like a charm.
Hidden Brides Across Cultures at Marriage
The bride remains unseen at a Yezedee wedding as she hides behind a curtain for eight days after marriage. In a Druse ceremony the bride wears a red veil that is removed only in the bridal chamber.
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Druse
Ah There's the Rub Recalled in Chicago Record Herald Quote
A Chicago Record-Herald quote notes a man coping with unrequited love by waiting years as the object of his affection marries and starts a family. The wry remark suggests time dulls heartbreak when a woman marries and forms a life.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Old Fashioned Fare and the Grape-Nuts Claim
A Nebraska resident shares a testimonial praising Grape-Nuts for indigestion headache and weight restoration after switching from heavy Southern fare. The letter notes lasting benefits for three years with continued use and mentions a young daughter also enjoying the cereal. The ad cites Poesium Co. of Battle Creek Michigan and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
South
Poesium Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Theresa von Lynar’s perilous midnight mission unfolds
Boris and Jorian guard Theresa von Lynar as she plans a dangerous night departure toward Muscovy with a hidden aim to save her son and claim a destiny for Kernsberg. The trio evades guards, Theresa reveals her true stake, and Boris contemplates a secret gift for Anna as plans take a treacherous turn.
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Theresa von Lynar
Boris
Jorian
Conrad
Joan
Plassenburg
Jorlan
Muscovy
Theresa
Henry the Lion of
Kernsberg
Maurice
Ivan
Margaret
Moscow
Henry the Lion
Courtland
Hohenstein
Bryan denounces selfish captains of industry at Milwaukee dinner
William Jennings Bryan warned at a Milwaukee dinner that ruthless selfishness among leaders risks creating an aristocracy cruel as a famed Paris to Monte Carlo count. He recounted a grim railway accident to illustrate indifference, urging public virtue over personal gain.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Milwaukee
Paris
Monte Carlo
Riviera
Francois
Mentone
Philadelphia Record
Aunt Maria Blake Relates City Tea Experience
Aunt Maria Blake returns from a city visit and recalls her first afternoon tea. She notes the festive refreshment tables adorned with ribbons and flowers, and mentions the sandwiches rolled and tied with pink ribbon as part of the display.
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Maria Blake
Lippincott’s
Elephant Run Over by Train Reported on Irrawaddy Line
The Shanghai Times notes a rare incident where an elephant was struck by a train at the 106th mile of the Irrawaddy railway. The animal was wandering on the track. the engine front was damaged but no derailment or other injuries occurred.
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Shanghai Times
Rangoon
Irrawaddy
Doctor warns against free water drinking in Berlin
Dr K Beerwald of Berlin opposes liberal water drinking. He says excessive water intake causes temporary disturbance and can trigger organic disorders, especially stressing the heart and kidneys and overworking the vascular system.
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K. Beerwald
Berlin
Suggestion to motorists on live poultry in car travel
A historic note advises English motorists to carry live chickens and geese in their cars to replace animals killed on the road. The guidance highlights potential trouble time and expense for drivers who encounter bird casualties while traveling.
Dodd's Kidney Pills Praised by Gelatt Resident
Mrs H W Sterns of Gelatt Pennsylvania recounts her Rheumatism relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. She describes years of kidney related pain and sudden lameness, notes improvement after four days, and says she now has no pain or lameness and will not be without the pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelatt
H. W. Sterns
Dodd
CAPT GRAHAM CURE PROMOTES CUTICURA REMEDY
Captain W. S. Graham of Wheeling West Virginia writes dated June 14 1904 praising Cuticura Soap and Ointment for facial and back sores misdiagnosed as blood poison or barbers itch. He reports his skin now clear and credits the products. The note closes with a reflective line on life’s quiet passage.
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W. S. Graham
Eoff St
Wheeling
W. Va
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New York State
Andrew R. McGill
St. Paul
Minn
Petrolia Packing Company
Petrolia
Ont
Lightner
Angels
Cal
Knudsen
Norway
Frank A. Vanderlip
Commercial Club
George W. Bradle
First United States Infantry
Fort Porter
Adolph Aistraph
San Francisco
East Asiatic Company
Mrs. Ford
Beare
Cig
Lotta
SR. Crockett
Fe Raiders
S. R. Crockett
Joran
Martha Pappenheim
Purgatory
Anna
Marthe
Prince Wasp
Alexis the Deacon
Elephant
Traiin
Graham
Soves
Cuticura
Lane’s F
Asc
Soc
Ten Tower
A. J. Tower CO
Boston
U.S
Tower Canadian Co., Limited
Toronto
Canada
Coney Island
Coney Island and Co
Coney Island, . Y
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