Washington Letter on Army Franchises in Philippines Fraud Probe
Washington dispatch reports widespread fraud in the army commissary branch in the Philippines. Officials announce a formal inquiry led by Adjutant General Corbin, amid concerns of political influence and calls to expose and punish those involved, including officers and contractors. The piece also covers Chicago mayor Carter Harrison’s political stance, the Philippines revenue goal, and remarks on Cuba constitutional talks and U.S. troop withdrawals.
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Washington
Corbin
Miles Tommander
Unty
United States Army
George B. Davis
Egan
Afor Davis
Weston
Manila
Evans & Co
Governent
Anila
Billy Smith in serious condition after knockout at London club
Reports from London and Berlin clash over China issue as officials deny new complications while talks on Havana commission visit to Washington occupy cabinet. In Joplin a police shooting leaves one dead and another wounded during arrest of five tramps. Abductor Callahan goes to trial in Omaha for $25,000 ransom. Salem bank closure ties to William Casper heirs litigation. Four temperance reformers decide to face jail rather than post bonds as courts reopen their cases.
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Billy” Smith
National Sporting Club
London
Berlin
China
Washington
Mines and Mining News and Deals across the West
The mining congress meets in Boise Idaho from July 22 to 26. Centennial-Eureka plans a 300000 dollar smelting plant at Tintle Utah. Chainman mine to begin mill work on 125000 tons ore. old mill shut last week for new construction. Claflin Godbe Ploche sale collapsed. Reno Star mine in Beyan City holds one million dollars ore in sight. Wedekind plans a mill near the site. A Utah company led by Senator Flanigan acquires land in Bryan City for a large hidden wealth search. Pat Ryan of Golden Star of Gold Mountain and associate gain control of Jim Crow No 2 and Naald Queen mines near DeLamar Nevada for 50000 dollars total.
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Centennial-Eureka Mining Company
Tintle
Utah
Chainman
White Pine News
Ploche
Claflin & Godbe
Bristol
Reno Star
Beyan City
Wedekind
Senator Flanigan
Bryan City
Reno Gazette
Zion
Pat Ryan
Golden Star of
Gold Mountain
DeLamar Company
DeLamar
Nevada
Salt Lake Tribune
Just the Man He Watd
Missouri editor leaves. minister in charge receives a threatening letter from a backer who taunts unpaid subscriptions. The minister retorts that he has long tried to fix the editor and warns the subscriber that a church faction will intervene if violence occurs.
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Missouri
Chage
Lexington
Air
Cure a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine
An advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets 26e. It also promotes De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for quick healing of skin troubles cuts burns and chafing, warning that imitators exist and urging consumers to get DeWitt's from Brown Bros.
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DeWitt
Brown Bros
E. C. Boice
Somers Point
N. Y
Dental Parlor on Wheels Drives Into Town
Elko Independent reports Dr. Leonard outfits a heavy wagon as a traveling dental parlor. The self contained rig includes an operating room, a bed, canvas ends with landscape paintings, a zinc water tank, and hidden reservoirs for liquids. A four man team will pull the wagon, visiting small towns and mining camps to relieve toothache and provide dental work.
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Leonard
Elko Independent
Donner
Sierras
Rainbow Falls
Hawaiian Islands
Quin River
Oregon
Nevada
Marriage License Mixup At Salt Lake County Clerk
A shy young woman entered the Salt Lake County Clerk’s office seeking a license. Clerk James thought she pursued a merchant license and quoted 625 dollars per quarter. She clarified it was a marriage license. the man she awaits is in Nevada and bashful. The license, once issued and paid, would be valid until death or divorce.
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Salt Lake Tribune
James
Nevada
Salt Lake
Trib and Cecylie’s reception ends with new enemies
In Brooklyn Life, Cecylie's husband, weary after the reception, asks what was gained. She responds triumphantly that they gained a lot of enemies, highlighting the social backlash from the event.
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Brooklyn
Woman Endures and Sings Praises of Favorite Prescription
A woman reflects on severe back and health issues and credits Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription with relief. She reports monthly pain eased after two bottles of Favorite Prescription and two of Golden Medical Discovery, enabling her to work for her nine-member family. Also touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and headache without habit.
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Pelape
Wm. H. Johnson
Avondale
Chester Co
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
Classic teething remedy advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal cure for teething pain and related symptoms. Claims rapid relief for crying infants, with 25 cent pricing and worldwide drugstore availability. Includes testimonial and warning to beware imitations from DeWitt's Brown Bros.
Mrs. S. J. Anderson advertises spring millinery
A short notice announces a fine lot of spring millinery available next door to the posto fics at Mrs. S. J. Anderson's shop.
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Posto Fics
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Omaha
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Bank of
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Salem, Or
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Trib
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Wisxemucca, Nevana
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Sride
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Weber
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Alfred Chartz
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Humboldt County
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