California Fig Syrup Co Remedy Ad
The California Fig Syrup Co advertises Syrup of Figs as a perfect laxative made from senna and aromatic plants. It claims gentle, thorough cleansing, aids kidneys liver and bowels, and warns to buy only with the company name on the package. Available by druggists for 50 cents per bottle in San Francisco Louisville and New York.
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Califokrnia Fie Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
WN. Y
Midnight conference at the White House raises questions
Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn and Adjutant General Corbin met with the president after midnight. The parties refused to discuss the subject, leaving the nature and outcome of the meeting conjectural. Meiklejohn said there was nothing to publicize and the matter was not serious.
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WasHingTon
Meiklejohn
Corbin
Mob ends Weyler lieutenant career in Cuba
An excited crowd in Cuba surrounded the scene of brutal deeds by one of Weyler's infamous lieutenants. The mob captured the officer, ending his career amid a dramatic, violent confrontation.
Lynching of Weyler agent Labraget shocks Cuban town
A San Antonio de los Banos crowd lynched Jose Labraget, a Weyler agent who had brutalized women and killed children. The mob surged after his arrival, fired at protesters, and captured him in the square. Spaniards sought American intervention. General Brooke offered to send troops, but the commission had already left.
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Havana
San Antonio de Los Banos
Jose Labraget
Weyler
Brooke
San Antonio
Labrageth
Cuban cavalry officer Urges Havana Soldiers to Refuse Arms
Colonel Figuerro of the Cuban cavalry in Havana appeals to last week’s muster roll of soldiers to reject American gratuity offers. He denounces those who comply as cowards and voluntary outcasts, arguing the United States money insults the army’s honor and asking why the money is not used to buy plows and oxen instead of weapons.
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Havana
Figuerro
la Lucha
United States
Army of Liberation
McKinley Receives Duc d Arcos as Spain Ties Warmed
Wasa Hineton June 6 reports the resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Spain after the war, with President McKinley greeting Duc d Arcos in the White House Blue Parlor at 11 a.m. Simultaneously in Madrid Bellamy Storer is presented to Queen Regent Christina. The event marks a historic reentry of two nations into friendly ties with plainspoken speeches.
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Wasa Hineton
Spain
McKinley
Duc d’Arcos
United States
White House
Madrid
Air Nine
Bellamy Storer
Christina
Press denounces Cuba censorship order in fierce editorials
Santiago de Cuba reports local papers condemn a censorship order from the governor general as a horrible crime against a free people. Independencia accuses the move of tyranny while Purcenur laments Cuba’s fall from dignity into servitude. No censor named yet.
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Santiago DE Cuba
Independencia
Purcenur
Cuba
Demonstrations Against the President of France
Demonstrations against the French president produced a beneficial effect with authorities promising continued prosecutions. Offenders have been identified and charges prepared as security measures tighten nationwide.
Wild Scenes in Chamber and Auteuil Riots in Paris
Paris June 7 The stormy scenes at Auteuil Sunday and in the chamber Monday boost President Loubet's standing and show government unity. Dupuy moves to ensure swift justice after the Court of Cassation judgment, while Mercier kept him unaware of measures. High officials describe the rioting as savage. 10 held for rebellion, about 15 to be prosecuted, and 50 under arrest to face charges for insulting the president. Also noted are tornados causing extensive property damage with few fatalities.
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Paris
Auteuil
Chamber of Deputies
Loubet
M. Dupuy
Court of Cassation
General Mercier
Comte Christiana
M. Blanc
Destructive multi state tornadoes strike Iowa and beyond
Sioux City reports its center in a night of five tornadoes across Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska. Farms near Kingsley Jefferson and villages like Newcastle Martinsburg and Plainview suffer extensive damage with buildings destroyed livestock killed and schools wrecked. No lives reported lost.
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Sioux City
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kingsley
Jefferson
S. C
Missouri River
Adams Farm
W. A. Stevens
Johnson
B. J. Kelner
Stevens
Balska
Ponca
Newcastle
John Wilber
Charles Murfin
Samuel Green
Jake Dennis
James Cones
Martinsburg
Plainview
Dixon, Neb
Royalist Denunciations Spark Violence in French Chamber
Paris June 7 violent scenes erupted in the Chamber of Deputies as Royalists denounced President Loubet. Coutes de Noudd, the chief anti Loubet speaker, was expelled by soldiers on duty. An official order of the day supported the government. Lieutenant Guerrard was arrested for sedition and assault on the municipal police head. Emile Zola arrived from London but met only close friends. Troops guarded his Rue de Breuxelles residence.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Loubet
Coutes de Noudd
Autueil
Guerrard
M. Touny
M. Emile Zola
London
Rue de Breuxelles
Townspeople battle fire as wall collapse kills man
The Townsend general store at Macksburg near Creston Iowa burned out today. While residents fought the flames a wall exploded and collapsed trapping several people. Thomas Whitworth was killed and four others were injured in the incident.
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Creston
Edwin Townsend
Macksburg
Here
Thomas Whitworth
Perilous Edmonton Range Trip Ends in Widespread Suffering
J W Storey aboard the Dirigo recounts a doomed Edmonton route expedition. Aimed at Dawson 17 months ago, the party faced endless swamps between Peace River and Nelson, lost all 21 horses, slept in sodden gear, and endured frostbite and scurvy among many. They survived by rabbits for six weeks while provisions ran out. Telegraph Creek magistrate organized relief as the death toll remains unknown.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Edmonton Range
J. W. Storey
Ontario
Dirigo
Storey
Dawson
Edmonton
Peace River
Nelson
Liard River
Telegraph Creek
Shortage Charge Shuts Cocheco Banks in Dover
In Dover on June 7 the Cocheco Savings Bank was enjoined from handling funds and a warrant issued for treasurer Harry Hough over a $3500 shortage. The Cocheco National Bank also closed its doors.
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Dover
N. H
Cocheco Savings Bank
Harry Hough
Cocheco National Bank
Pacific coast lumber firms form pine export cartel
In San Francisco on June 6, Pacific coast lumber mill companies from British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon have united to control all pine output for export. The agreement will raise shipbuilding material prices for the foreseeable future. The cartel consolidates the entire coast pine supply under one coordination. The move signals a substantial shift in regional lumber trade and impacts producers and buyers along the West Coast.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Washington
Oregon
Press Censor for Santiago Issued by Governor General
In Santiago de Cuba Governor General Brooke orders a press censor due to inflammatory editorials. Editors object while public reaction is mixed with general approval.
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Santiago
Santiago DE Cuba
Brooke
German Warship Commander Decorated in Samoa Turmoil
June 6 report from Berlin states Commander Schoenfelder of the warship Falke received the Order of the Red Eagle third class with ribbon and crown for service during the Samoa trouble. The award highlights German naval involvement in the Pacific area.
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Berl
Schoenfelder
Falke
Samoa
Order of the Red Eagle
Hannay to Sail for Europe to Seek Rheumatism Cure
Ohio Senator Hannay plans to leave Cleveland this weekend and sail to Europe for treatment of rheumatism. He says his condition had worsened and he delayed departure until after the state convention to ensure a clear conscience before traveling.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Hannay
Europe
Hood's Sarsaparilla Purifies Blood and Restores Health
An old testimonial urges Hood's Sarsaparilla for vitality and strength, claiming it purifies blood, boosts appetite, and recharges energy. A wife notes her husband recovered from fatigue and weakness after using Hood's Pills and Sarsaparilla.
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Hood
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