California Fig Syrup Co. laxative remedy description
The article extols Syrup or Fies from the California Fig Syrup Co as a pleasant tasting liquid laxative that cleanses the system, dispels colds and fevers, and aids habitual constipation without harming the kidneys or liver. It attributes the medicinal qualities to senna and aromatic plants and warns to use the full company name to avoid imitations. Available in 50 cents per bottle, with distribution in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
Want to Come Home Kansas Troops Urged Homeward
Brigadier General Funston says Kansas soldiers in the Philippines have done their duty and urges intercession with the president to recall the Kansas regiment. He notes the men have fought hard and bear the marks of the campaign and implies they would welcome home front-line service ends.
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Funston
Kansas
Cuiiaco
Times-Herald
Topeka
Kan
Philippines
Kansas Regiment
Fourth of July Celebrations in Manila Draw Crowds
Thousands filled Manila streets for fireworks bands and speeches as ships and consulates fly foreign colors. The Balti more fired a noon salute while Luneta hosted a diverse crowd and a concert directed by Bandmaster Carl Erndt of the Sixth artillery band. A hundred Filipinos performed American tunes.
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Manila
Baltimore
North America
Luneta
Carl Erndt
Sixth Artillery Band
Steamer Portia Wrecks Near Linus Island
The steamer Portia en route from New York to Halifax struck near Linus Island and was total wrecked. Passengers on board panicked but all escaped safely, with no fatalities reported.
Portia Wrecked Off Sambro As 116 Aboard Land Safely
Halifax Nova Scotia July 12 The steamer Portia from New York to Halifax wrecked in dense fog on Linus Island off Sambro. All 116 passengers and crew landed in boats and are housed on the island with no loss of life. The ship is a total wreck and two relief steamers with provisions head to Inner Sambro. most valuables and ship papers were lost. passenger list unavailable.
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Hallifax
N.S
Portia
New York
Halifax
Linus Island
Sambro
Sambro Island
British threaten French shore tensions before fishing season
Royal Commission findings on French shore disputes are withheld in Newfoundland as they strongly back the local stand. Imperial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain aims to compel France to drop its arrogant pretensions on the coast before the next season opens.
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St. Jonas
N. F
Royal Commission of Inquiry
British Colonial Office
Newfoundland
Joseph Chamberlain
United States declines arbitration over Hazleton riots death
Vienna reports the United States government has refused Austria Hungary's proposal to arbitrate claims arising from the death of Austrian Hungarian subjects in the Hazleton Pennsylvania rioting of September 1897. The refusal shocks many in Vienna amid hopes raised by The Hague peace conference.
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Vienna
United States
Austria-Hungary
Hazleton
The
Hague
Wreck of Schooner L. S. Hull Believed Total Loss
The schooner L. S. Hull of Barnstaple Massachusetts is believed wrecked on an island in Machias bay amid thick fog and rough seas. A coastwise steamer identified the hull as the Barnstaple craft. about 15 people were aboard, and search efforts were limited by the fog through the day.
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Machias
L. S. Hull
Barnstaple
Mass
Machias Bay
Martial law declared in Belgrade after Milan assassination attempt
Martial law has been declared throughout the Belgrade department including the city of Belgrade as authorities pursue findings from the inquiry into the recent attempt on ex King Milan.
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Milan
Belgrade
Servia
Collision near Newman kills two delegates to national meeting
A freight train collided with a passenger train carrying National Education association delegates near Newman California. Two passengers Mrs Lena Hammond and Miss Addie Harris died. 13 others injured, mostly lightly. The special train traveled 40 mph. fire destroyed a coach and flats. The wreck killed two women in the forward sleeper car.
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San Francisco
National Educational Association
Los Angeles
Newman
Cal
Lena Hammond
Seneca Falla
Addie Harris
St. Louis
Clara Moorhouse
Battle Creek
Mich
Elizabeth White
May Oliver
Helena English
Sallie R. Smith
Gertrude Rosenburg
Luella A. Wehmeyer
Edwin D. Luckey
Calvin Buttock
Robert G. Mills
Lake Creston
G. L. Morse
Philadelphia
Robert Mills
Grand Duke George of Russia Dies at 50
Grand Duke George brother of the czar died in St. Petersburg after years of ill health caused by consumption. He was born April 28, 1871.
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St. Petersburg
Grand Duke
George
George of
Russia
General King Returns Home After Guard Welcome
General King arrives in Milwaukee greeted by many former National Guard members and serenaded by a band. The homecoming highlights a large turnout and festive reception.
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Milwaukee
King
Old National Guard
Seed corn requested for flood-stricken Brazos farmers
Houston July 12 relief committee aids 25,000 small farmers whose crops were ruined by Brazos valley floods. They seek early maturing seed corn from the West as none suitable seed remains locally. Taliefero chairs the committee seeking seeds to relieve distress.
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Houston
Tex
Brazos River
West
United States
Taliefero
Canadian Troops Lead Rochester Fourth of July Parade
About 1,000 Canadian troops drew the main attention in Rochester New York's Fourth of July parade. They presented a magnificent appearance and were shoes wildly.
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Rochester
N. Y
City under martial law in London Ontario riots
London Ontario was placed under martial law after street car strike riots. Police could not control the crowds and militiamen were ordered from nearby towns. Rioters drove non union crews from posts, stoned cars, one car was fired, and arrests were made as the riot act was read. Mayor Wilson called out the military to clear the streets.
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London
Ont
Wilson
Barcelona Riots Threaten Martial Rule in Torrid Protest
Barcelona reports renewed clashes as workers leave factories and mounted gendarmes fire on mobs. Churches and priests are targeted and trade collapses as fear grips shopkeepers and citizens. Madrid considers martial law while Pretoria talks seek a peaceful end to Transvaal troubles.
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Barcelona
Peace proposals grant franchise to long residents in South Africa
Reports from Cape Town and Bloemfontein say the Pretoria conference plan grants the franchise to residents in the country since 1890 and to others after five years residence from the law’s date. It also assigns Johannesberg five representatives in the volksraad.
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Johannesberg
Cape Town
Bloemfontein
Pretoria
Volksraad
Rhodes Activities on Samoan Question Revealed
The German Review prints Rhodes conversations stating he urged Britain to back German Samoa proposals for Africa and would stay out of the Transvaal dispute, insisting he rejected any plan to use force and would let Kruger handle the issue.
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Bern
Cecil Rhodes
Transvaal
Kruger
Transva
Volunteers to be equipped with Krag rifles in 10 regiments
Washington reports the ordnance department has enough Krag Jorgensen rifles and other arms to fully equip ten volunteer regiments as well as the regular army. The move reflects ongoing arming of forces with available stock.
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Washington
Ordnance Department
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health and Cures
Advertisement extolls Hood's Sarsaparilla as a highly concentrated tonic and purifier. It claims unique preparation and unrivaled curative power, calling it America’s Greatest Medicine. A testimonial from Mary A. Burke proclaims improved health and rosy cheeks.
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Hood
America
Mary A. Burke
East Clair St
Indianapolis
Ind
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