Gala trial witnesses address juries as a habit
Witnesses in the Gala trial are noted for addressing the jury in a refreshing habit that makes lawyers seem unnecessary. A separate line mentions Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children, claiming cures for feverishness stomach issues teeth disorders and worms with over 10,000 testimonials and a 25 cent sample offer from Affen Olmsted of Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherfter
Mother Gray
New York
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Vegetarian Church Roots in Salford Declines in Manchester
A vegetarian church in Salford has barred members from meat and alcohol for eighty years and counts Peave society members among its adherents. Joseph Brotherton, once Salford MP, preached there when not in London. A Manchester vegetarian church run by Mr Schofield closed after his death, old members joining Salford church. The first member was Mr Coward of the Church of England and Selwyn Grammar School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening News
Salford
Peave Society
Joseph Brotherton
London
Manchester
Schofield
Coward
Church of Enghand
Selwyn Grammar School
Polk County
Minerva
Rye
la Porte
Columbus Junction
Joseph W. Greenfield
New London
Courtney
Mt. Pleasant
J.T. Moffett
Tawa
S. V. Whitaker
Steelsport
van Buren County
Moffettly
Frank Weldon
Des Moines
Fairfield
Town City
Keokuk
Maccabees
Grinnell
Milwaukee Road
Iowa County
Conurbel
Iowa
Waltermakers
Topeka
Kas
Bar Association
Meosaqua
Charles Baldwin
George E. Gilman
Eldora
Methodist
Red Oak
Kimes-Sentinel
Pleasant Plaid
Alba
Owell
Delaware County
Anamosa
Slanter
Brnten County
Herron
Overworked teacher Kemper cures with pink pills
From Pierceton Indiana the tale of Er nest Kemper a overworked aspiring educator. His study and teaching three miles from home led to pneumonia and catarrh. After failing public remedies a doctor prescribed Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Nine boxes restored health and weight and he resumed teaching. Notary public attests to the affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierceton
Ind
Ernest Remper
Ele
Kemper
Colorado
Cleveland
Chicago
Dr. Williams
Keimper
Watt
Mrs Pinkham Conquers Backache and Female Ailments
A collection of testimonial letters claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured backache bearing down pains headaches and menstrual irregularities for several women across Texas Pennsylvania New Jersey and beyond. Letters describe improved health after multiple bottles and urge others to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Pinkham
Garnere Licury
Prince St
Lancaster
Lydia F. Pinkham
CuaAupra Harri
Cream Ridge
Mia, Suz McChousa, ‘Adi WeVa
Expert Sent To Inspect Ships For Navy Service
Secretary of the Navy Brownson is sent to England and France to inspect ships offered and under construction for possible sale to the United States. He will assess vessels for sea readiness, report findings, and review foreign ordnance supplies for potential purchases amid looming hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foguy
Givers le Commiuaey Brownson
Board of Inspretion and Survey
England and
Prince
United States Navy
Commuder Brownson
United States
Longling
Brownson
Southampton
Colwell
London
Sips
Elswyck
England
France
Sims
Paris
Marshall Mariano
Marshal Deodoro
Spain in crisis as Sagasta blocks war news to Cuba
The Spanish government suppresses dispatches to hide war unpreparedness while the pope advocates arbitration. Sagasta fears public unrest from military cadets and faces growing Vatican influence. Spain remains isolated as Cardinal Raimpella claims Europe will not oppose U S moves toward liberty for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagasta
Spain
Madrid
United States
Sagasti
Vatican
Suba
Ant
Ampeils
Raimpella
Cuba
National defense bill seeks fifty million dollar appropriation
Washington lawmakers race to prepare for national defense after a White House conference. Chairman Tannen introduced a bill to appropriate fifty million dollars from the treasury for defense and related needs, under presidential discretion through June 30, 1899. The measure faces swift committee action with mixed opinions from Democrats including Virginia’s Lay supporting emergency funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tannen
Appropriations Committee
Omaona
White House
Annon
Long
Dingley
Allison
Arasvenor
Iruit
Military Committee
Hawley
Iay
Dem
Virginia
Cox
Tennessee
Irussia Gets the Ports
Berin March Tageblatts Peking special says China agrees to lease Port Arthur to Russia for nine years. The report notes strategic value and the maritime agreement amid wartime context, highlighting political implications and regional power shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irussia
Berifn
A_Tageblatts
China
Arthy : Ané
Russia
Adverse Weather Causes Local Mishaps And Police Reports
A Davenport youth suffered a broken leg after an icy fall. Sheriff sale changes ownership in Adel. A large party with two dogs each prepared for a year’s provisions left Garner for the Klondike. Newton braces for spring building activity. Des Moines reports 252 February arrests. Iowa towns report crimes, jail terms, and civic notes, including a Capable Legion of manufacturers' union rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Seig
Davenport
A. W. Vaughn
Stuart
Garner
Klondike
Newton
L. €. Eifert
la Porte
Des Moines
Dubuque
Clarinda
Stella Marford
Win
Ochvern
Creston
Northwest Town
Momeopathice Society
Sioux City
Milwaukee Road
Eldridge Junction
Centerville
Burlington
Fayette County
August Beardte
Cresco
Iowa
That City
Frank W. Mahin
al Swarm
A Word of Advice for Prospects to Alaska and Klondike
The Alaska Mining Journal advises incoming miners to prioritize a healthy, adequate food supply. Emphasizing durable, concentrated staples, the guidance highlights Royal Baking Powder flour and sweet, sound barrel standards. It promotes a free cookery book from the Royal Baking Powder Company for trail and camp use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Klondike
The
Alaska Mining Journal
Royal Baking Powder Company
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
Sentinel recounts an ex-confederate tale from Murfreesboro
In a humorous Civil War anecdote a sentinel John Spreeler from near Stanford guards a mountain pass near Hradyville Indiana during Morgan’s raid. An owl and a bullfrog spur a firing incident leading to confusion, Spreeler is promoted for bravery at Murfreesboro and later joins Bragg’s army before dying a hero at the battle above the clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentinel
Tfarrodsburg
Iic
Sears
Courier-Journal of Sunday
W. J. Allin
Murfreesboro
Morgan
Hradyville
Enn
Stanford
Spreeler
John Spreeler
Sprewler
John
Marfreesboro
Wincalu
Bragg
Three Brave Girls Win Royal Humane Society Medals
London Standard reports the Royal Humane Society awarded silver medals to Miss Fullerton of Dundee Miss Joan Harris of Belfast and Miss Louisa Bright of Reading for risking their lives to rescue people from drowning. Fullerton swam 30 yards through heavy seas to save a manufacturer cramping at sea and guided him to a lifeboat before both were picked up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Standard
Royal Humane Society
Miss Fullerton
Dudhope Terrace
Dundee
Forfarshire
Joan Harris
Belfast
Louisa Bright
Reading
Wheat tips and fortunes spark a Chicago drama
A dispatch from Chicago reports John A. Logan Jr benefiting from wheat tips from Joseph Leiter at a recent horse show. Logan sold out at a peak, now holds about half a million bushels bought low, and believes wheat will reach $1.20 a bushel. Lester, generous yet accused of mis fortune, has tipped others who paid the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Chicago
John A., Logan, Jr
Hasbee
Joseph Leiter
Mr. Logan
Lester
Logan
Mr.Logan
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FIG Syrup CO
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Hen
York, HY
Etampe
Jons
Balzer Berd CO
la Ears
Wis
Shumway
Rockford
Ill
Tires
Winsley
Ellzya Pale
Bos Bortic
Minister de Lonie
Sans
Atlanta
Dr. Kline
da Bi Rusy, Ltd
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Sienkiewicz
Mlinley
Freesilver
America
Salzer
Salzgu
Stampa
John A. Salzer Feed Co
la Crosse
Sedgwick County
Kansas
John Wind
Evelyn Wreck
Wichetu
Kidddike
Mrs. Pinkham
Plakham
Webster City
Achiss
Ames
Towa State Traveling Men's Association
Senate
House
Becker
Waterloo
Ralfe
Ottumwa
Plains
Maine
House Appropriations
ACO
Soldiers’ Home
Carpenters
West Point
Ti. W. Bughanan
Het
Everett Coquillette
Cozgon
Branklyn
Presbyterian Synod of Iowa
Spencer Aas
Synodicaal Institute
Congress of Missions
Awaws
Auburn
Drake
Jackson
Wright
National Guard
Sick Way
Quincy
DeWitt City
Clinton
Tabor
Grand
Oska- Joasa
Dexter
Board of Supervisors
Taina County
Toledo
Congregational Church
Tipton
Arkansas
Salvation Army
Bonaparte Lam
Montello
Skaguoay
Halsville
Bronson
Lowa
Mary A. Pardy
Mechanicsville
Supreme Court
Jacob Vaubrie
Atalissa
William Storms
Clidden
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