Open letter praises Lydia E Pinkham remedies
A woman from Columbus Ohio reports health improvement after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She describes initial illness including thinness nervousness leucorrhea and irregular periods and credits the remedies with restoring health and offering constant support. She hopes her words help other women seek relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia
E .Pinkham
Miss May Sacaves
Rich St
Columbus
The Unknown God and the Calf Path Echoes
A Harvey Harper weekly excerpt presents William Watson’s poem The Unknown God as a challenge to Kipling’s jubilee lines, exploring limits of divinity and human belief. The piece ends with The Calf Path allegory tracing a crooked trail from calf to metropolis, illustrating how small beginnings shape vast journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa
Wiliam Watson
England
Harper's Weekly
Kipking
Ethe
Stanz
Minnesota Treasurer notes surge in mortgage payoffs
State Treasurer Koerner reports that more mortgages have been paid off in Minnesota this year than in any two prior years. The quip from a candidate and the professional politician reflects on willingness to work for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viainly
Koerner
Minnesota
Miss Cisneros Rescue Tops Washington Headlines
Washington reacts with awe as Charles Duval and companions stage a daring escape for Miss Cisneros. Catholic circles, universities, and media praise the feat as a historic journalistic achievement. Papal Nuncio Martinelli lauds American journalism while noting officials debate a safe resolution.
Debs Piks of the Social Democracy Plans Chicago Launch
Eugene V. Debs outlines the Social Democracy move, noting a three month old organization with branches in twenty six states and aims for a June Chicago national convention. He cites 10 000 applications and promises expansion into all states and territories in sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs Piks
New York
Eugene V. Dels
Tie
Union
The
Social Democracy
Chicago
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Texas
Richard J. Tinton
Cyrus F. Willard
Wilfred P. Borland
Michigan
Mechanics and Traders Savings Association Appoints Receiver
In Chicago on October 13 Judge Menecy named a permanent receiver for the Mechanics and Traders Savings Loan and Building Association. Experts report show secretary Charles G French owes the group around 3600000 and still holds association property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics and Traders Loan and Building Association
Chicago
Menecy
Mechanics’ and Traders’ Savings, Loan and Building’ Association
Chas. G.french
Prisoner Admits Killing W. Carlisle in Decatur
State's Attorney J R Mills returns from Pontiac reform school with confession from Roy Dupuy a Decatur convict who says he murdered W. W. Carlisle July 28 1996 in Decatur Dupuy a 19 year old burglar and thief says he lured Carlisle to a box cir and struck him with a coupling pin Carlisle died soon after He says the crime was planned for money and Dupuy now faces grand jury consideration for indictment in Decatur IL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Decatur
J. R. Mills
Reform School
Roy Dupuy
WW. B. Carlisle
Caristo
Dupuy
Carlisle
Platt County
Jaréeny
Reformatory
Dipuy
McWinley likely to avoid immediate currency reform
Washington reports indicate President McKinley plans no strong recommendation for currency reform in his upcoming December message. He believes reviving the money controversy would jeopardize the progress from the new tariff and has heard from Senator Allison and Speaker Reed that no bill satisfying business interests can pass Congress now. The drifted approach places Secretary Gage in an awkward position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McWinley
Washington
Congress
Alison
Reed
Gage
Blanco Delays Departure and Cuban War Talks Continue
Madrid reports General Blanco postpones departure from Spain for several days while second in command is appointed and no reinforcements will accompany him. A cabinet note notes European and American press optimism on Cuba reforms and U S attitude. Weyler will sail October 20. Senorita Cisneros to enter Georgetown Convent in Washington. Cuban Relief asks for generous treatment upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanco
Spain
Madrid
Falco
Sagasta
United States
Cuba
Marshal Campos
Philippine Islands
Campos
Weyler
Washington
Qoct
Senorita Cisneros
Georgetown
Cuban Relief Association
Lee
Pensions and patents for Iowa Nebraska veterans
Washington Oct 13 Pensions granted include original to Francis M Wax Imogent LaGrange Tiffany Clarence Henry MN Swope Des Moines increase to William Whitehead New Sharon additional to Thos Young Bonita Nebraska increase to James P McKinney Harvard Levi S Russell Fremont widows Mary A Catshall Wymorre restoration and supplemental to Sliner of Christian Linn Hastings Patents issued to Iowa residents includeGeorge F P Rep Sr Laake for Whistta Bas or gasoline engines Horace Catlin Burlington clothes line holder Ashford T Dowden Prairie City segmental conveyor for potato harvesters Jacob Shill ig Dysart trace carrier Laban Soseman Oskaloosa wire fence John W Thurlow Osceola horse foot protector
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Washington
Jowt
Francis M. Wax
Imogent
LaGrange Tiffany
Clarence
Henry MN. Swope
Des Moines
William Whitehead
New Sharon
Reuben A. Clearwater
Ottumwa
Joseph Spoor
Floris
Thos. Young
Bonita
James P. McKinney
Harvard
Levi S$. Russell
Fremont
Mary A. Catshall
Wymorre
Christan Linn
Hastings
Dysart
Laban Soseman
Oskaloosa
John W. Thurlow
Western Carolina Bank Closes In Asheville
The Western Carolina Bank in Asheville NC did not open this morning. A notice on the doors said it was closed for precautionary reasons. The bank reportedly serves a large number of small depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western’ Carolina Bank
Asheville
N.C
Western Carolina Bank
Pope reportedly in strong health after Rome trip
Bishop Hennessey of Wichita returned from Rome and asserts Pope Leo XIII is in good health. He witnessed a lengthy audience with thousands of French pilgrims and notes the pope’s bright eye, sound judgment, and sharp memory despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessey
Wichita
Rome
Burrors
Kan
Dade Hennessey
Pope Leo
Armour New Deal Rumors In St Paul Park Plant Race
A midnight rumor claims P D Armour bought several hundred acres at St Paul Park to build a stockyards and large packing plant opposing Swift & Co at South St Paul. St Paul Park is east of the Mississippi opposite South St Paul. South St Paul yards say Armour has long owned land there but no plan is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Oct. H
P. D. Armour
St. Paul Park
South St. Paul
Swift & Co
Mississippi
Burlington
Flower
Mayor Taggart Re-elected in Indianapolis Victory Margin
Democrat Thomas Taggart defeats Republican William N. Harding for mayor by a substantial lead. Early returns show Taggart with about 3,300 across 120 of 185 precincts and a projected 5,000 plurality. The rest of the ticket also leans Democratic with large margins, while ward councilmen favors Republicans in the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas Taggart
William N. Harding
Taggart
Jones of Florida Dies in Detroit After Illness
Charles W. Jones former United States senator from Florida died in Detroit Michigan after several weeks of sickness. He visited Detroit near the end of his term when he became mentally unbalanced and was placed in retirement ten miles from the city. An alleged infatuation with a Detroit woman is cited as contributing to his decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Huffalo Express
Pensacola
Fila
Chas. Jones
United States
Florida
Detroit
Mich
Charles W. Jones
Arariy
Farmer uses gun to pay off overdue mortgage
In Wichita a Butler county farmer named Grown visited the Warmers and Merchants bank to pay a $1,500 mortgage with 9 percent interest due next February. The cashier refused, citing the due date, until Dir. Brown arrived with $1,509 in gold and fired a pistol, compelling acceptance of the payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wichita
Kan
Grown
Butler County
National
Widerada
Dir. Brown
Brown
Breach of Promise Brings Jury Verdict for Plaintiff
In Baltimore, a jury awarded Miss Car Shappiero 1770 dollars in a breach of promise suit against Nathan Rosen. The case centered on Rosen’s refusal to honor a marriage contract and a doctor’s testimony about a condition described as flat foot. A motion for a new trial was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
The Cost of Foreign Missions Session Summary
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions opened its annual session in New Haven. Treasurer Wiggins reported total funds of 688414 dollars with further details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
New
Havens
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Wiggins
Philippine Insurgents Arm Themselves Ready For Offense
Madrid reports unfavorable intelligence on renewed insurgent activity in the Philippines. Filibustering expeditions from Japan and China have landed arms and war stores along the coast. Reinforcements will be sent to Manila before the season opens as Governor Rivera withdraws half the European force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine
Madrid
Philippine Islands
Japan
China
Manilla
Marshal Rivera
Tolon Claim Demanded For Cuba Imprisonment
Washington October 13 The state department prepares instructions for Minister Woodford to press Spain for immediate payment of 50 000 indemnity Tolon claimed for imprisonment in Cuba. Spain rejects obligation but officials insist the claim is valid and will be pursued. A second 100 000 damage claim against Spain over Cuban property also awaits action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodford
Washington
State Department
Spain
Samuel T. Tolon
Cuba
Taylor
Tolon
Toton
Dana Nearing Grave as Doctors Wonder at His Tenacity
New York October 13 Charles A Dana editor of the New York Sun remains critically ill with no clear prospect of recovery. Physicians report his condition has not materially improved and, though near death, his remarkable constitution sustains life longer than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Dana
New York
New York Sun
Victor Hugo's Masterpiece Sparks Debate in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia school board discussion centers on Victor Hugo's work titled Masterpiece. Concerns arise over its suitability for the high school curriculum as the committee chair objects to including the text in the reading list. The chair argues the piece contains themes deemed improper for students.
Spain to Use Native Volunteers in Cuba Move
Madrid reports a new cabinet decision to employ five volunteers in Cuba instead of sending Spanish troops. The government cites economy and efficiency, with autonomy promises for Cuba as proof of sincerity. The minister telegraphed automist leaders to nominate candidates for important posts in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Oet
Seni
Cuba
Use of The Horse Increases St Louis Trade
National Horse Show highlights educational measures to improve workmanship and establish a national school of farriery. Officials report rising horse use with substantial increases in service figures across Wisconsin Kentucky Minnesota Nebraska Illinois and Massachusetts since 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
S of the National Horse
Sheers’ Association
Purcel
Nazi Association
National Statists
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Minnesota
Nebraska
Illinois
Massachusetts
Yellow fever cases reported in Texas city area
In Galveston on October 12 the situation shows few cases and is under expert observation. Four cases noted, plus one in San Antonio, suggesting the disease is present but under control. Officials expect normal service to resume within about twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
WEBVE
F. W. Franz
West Third Street
Sioux City
Galveston
Tex
Trouston
San Antonio
Disturbance Report Notes Quiet City Scene
A brief OCR fragment mentions a disturbance and a call for assistance. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. The item suggests police or patrol response with emphasis on maintaining order.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Lachner
Columbus, O
Pommelsis
L. A.J. Tower
Boston
Alass
Aralm
aWel
Atevans Caewroach
Orozgists
J. . Egtord
Llth & Mate Ste
Richmond
Imperial Preumatic Truss Co
Towa
Mr. Watson
Odin
Zeus
Heaven
Earth
Ken
William Walser
Harper & Brothers, Ee
Dre
Ayer
Huval
Miss Cisneros
Cisneros
Charles Duval
the Visitation
Notre Dame
Catholic University
William R. Hearst
Canada
Mexico
Martinelli
Gisneros
Holy Father
Cisneres
North Carolina Bank
Sngther
Armour
Chicago Packer
St Paul
Garry
Jones
Detr
Victor Hugo
Philadelphia
Ables
Quang
Pales
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!