Widow Mrs How Gives 100000 For Eads Memorial
Mrs How widow of James F How and daughter of Captain James B Eads donates 100000 to Washington University St Louis for a memorial to her father who built the Eads bridge. The gift is accepted by the university trustees who will discuss the memorial design with her.
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Eliza A. How
James F. How
The
Wabash Railroad Company
Washington University
St Louis
James B Eads
Eads
Mississippi River
St. Louis
New Orleans
University
How
Patriot paints house cornice in red white and blue
A Philadelphia resident, a Civil War veteran, painted his home's cornice in red white and blue to show patriotism, standing out in a row of yellow and dark brown houses and drawing surprised glances from passersby.
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Philadelphia
Courage to Speak Truth in Love
A reflective aphorism notes that half the world’s misery stems from lacking the courage to speak and hear truth plainly, and emphasizes speaking truth with love.
Mrs Dyer's Kidney Cure Highlighted In McCarron Item
In April Mrs Samuel G Dyer of McCarron Michigan was treated for heart trouble with Dodd s Kidney Pills She recovered in weeks and has since remained healthy with no heart trouble She, aged 62, no longer needs bed rest and moves about actively The pills are praised by Chippewa County residents for complete permanent relief.
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Dodd
Chippewa County
Admiral Dewey denies capture during Civil War incident
The press quotes Admiral Dewey stating he was never captured during the Mississippi fire incident. He recalls about 150 of his men were taken at the time, but he and the captain escaped by boat down the river. Also noted, Walter Baker & Co. received three gold medals at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo for cocoa products and exhibits.
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Admiral Dewey
Mississippi
Buffalo
N. Y
Walter Baker & Co. (Limited
Dorchester
Mass
Europe
America
An Experienced Secretary for Mrs Roosevelt Named
Miss Hagner, soon to be Mrs Roosevelt's secretary, previously served as a war department clerk. She is the daughter of Dr. Charles E. Hagner of Washington and has acted as secretary for Mrs Charles Emory Smith, Mrs Elihu Root, Miss Paulding, and Senator Depew's niece among other prominent women.
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Miss Hagner
Roosevelt
War Department
Charles E. Hagner
Washington
Charles Emory Smith
Elihu Root
Paulding
Senator Depew
New Domestic Sewing Machine Co Wins Gold Medal
Buffalo New York October at the Pan American Exposition the New Domestic Sewing Machine Company awarded the highest prize the coveted gold medal for the best family sewing machine in the fair competition
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Buffalo
N. Y
New Domestic Sewing Machine Co
Church Marriage Bares New Matrimonial Bureau Plan
Reverend J. F. X. Coleman of St. John’s Catholic Church Frederick Maryland announces a forthcoming matrimonial bureau to address the low marriage rate among his 1100 member congregation. He vows to utilize marriageable material in the community and beyond to foster unions.
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J. F. X. Coleman
St. John's Catholic Church
Frederick
Father Coleman
Pension Win for McMahon and Forty Retired Teachers
Catherine F. McMahon a retired New York City public school teacher wins a Supreme Court writ forcing the Board of Education to pay half her salary under the 1900 act. The ruling aids about forty other teachers retired before 1894 who gain under the pension law for thirty years service to public schools.
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Lucky School
Catherine F. McMahon
New York City
Supreme Court
Board of Education
Navy Estimates For 1903 Total 98 Million Dollars
The navy department released the fiscal year 1903 estimates totaling 98,910,984 dollars, up from 77,924,535 last year. Secretary Long noted increased costs and hinted at three new battleships two armored cruisers and several small gunboats. Major items include new batteries at Newark Albany and New Orleans and extensive dock and barracks projects across multiple yards and stations.
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Washingon
Navy
Navy Department
Long
Newark
Albany
New Orleans
Portsmouth
N. H
Boston Navy Yard
New York Navy Yard
Norfolk Yard
Naval Station
San Juan
Porto Rico
Pensacola
Tutuila
Samoa
Cavite Naval Station
Alongapo
P. I
Naval Magazine
Boston
Puget Sound
Miss Minnie E Knox Declared Insane in Denver
Miss Minnie E Knox daughter of a former Denver businessman was found insane in county court and ordered confined to the county hospital. The inquiry followed abusive letters to the Treasury in Washington demanding money and department control. Knox had claimed vast wealth and recently created a stir in Chicago by laying claim to millions in property.
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Denver
Minnie E. Knox
Treasury Department
Washington
Miss Knox
Chicago
Submarine Hoat Is Tried In Royal Experiment
In London on October 17 the Admiralty sealed six men inside the first British submarine vessel beside the water. After three hours the air tight hatch opened and the crew reported little discomfort from the air pressure test.
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London
Admiralty
End of Department of Alaska Reported in 1940 Merger
A War Department dispatch from General Randall dated October 5 at Dutch Harbor Alaska reports the Department of Alaska was discontinued September 30 and that forces leave tonight for Valdes and Skagway. The department has merged into the Department of Columbia.
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Department of
Nothing Equals St. Jacob’s Or for Aches and Pain
This advert claims the remedy nothing equals St. Jacob’s oil relieves rheumatism gout sciatica neuralgia cramps pleurisy lumbago sore throat bronchitis soreness bruises toothache headache back ache feetache chest and limb pains and all bodily aches with a magical effect. It asserts ancient wise men were likely no wiser than others yet spoke less.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad and Garfiled Tea Mention
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue whiteening clothes and Garfield Tea as a liver and kidney remedy. The snippet notes a hammock warning, mentions Brooklyn and a date October 14, and comments on politics versus religion.
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Brooklyn
Death’s Interplay with Life Reveals Human Perspective
A reflective note on how approaching mortality shifts values and priorities, making everyday concerns seem trivial. It discusses existential clarity, emotional responses, and the common search for meaning when confronted with finality.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad with Endorsements and Offer
An old advertisement offers a 100 dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internally taken remedy. Endorsements from F J Cheney and Co and other Toledo druggists claim honesty and financial reliability. Price listed at 1 dollar and 50 cents per bottle with testimonials available free.
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Hall
F J Cheney &Co
Toledo
FJ. Cheney
Weat & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Yolad
De Fiancé Starch Turns 16 Ounce Offer Into Bargain
Grocers report hesitancy to stock De Fiancé Starch due to on hand 12 ounce brands. They argue customers will prefer 16 ounce De Fiancé for the same price. The ad also notes starch as a no cooking convenience and mentions fashion tips with chiffon sashes for evening gowns.
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Defiance
Magnetic Starch Co
Omaha
Neb
de Hance
Red Cross Ball Blue and Wizard Oil Mentioned in Ad Snippet
An ad-like fragment cites Red Cross Ball Blue for white clothes and Hamilton's Wizard Oil as a remedy. It also notes Australia has over a thousand newspapers and warns about airing doubts from the pulpit as fog.
Austrian Commerce Suffers from German Tariff Threat
New York October 17 Vienna correspondent of the Times says bank failures in Germany have hurt Austrian business. The proposed German tariff endangers Austrian exports to Germany and may lead Austria-Hungary to retaliate. A ministerial conference will be held soon.
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New York
Vienna
The
Times
Germany
Austria
Austria-Hungary
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