California Fig Syrup Co remedy advertisement and flood damage report
The page mixes an advertisement for CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO featuring a laxative product with a disaster note about severe flooding in Elroy Wisconsin. It describes the syrup’s ingredients and benefits and lists cities where sold, then reports Baraboo river flooding, washed out rail lines, submerged yards, and farmers facing livestock losses and displacement along with flooded basements and threatened high land need.
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California
1G Syrup Co
California Fig Syrup Co
Quesada Named Special Commissioner for Cuba at Washington
Havana June 9 reports Governor General Brooke has appointed Senor Gonzales de Quesada as special commissioner for Cuba in Washington with a salary of 5000 dollars. Supporters in Havana praise it as a just reward for faithful service while former assembly members denounce it as an insult, accusing him of traitor’s sympathies and Americanized views.
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Havana
Brooke
Senor
Gonzales de Quesada
Cuba
Washington
Gomez
Military Assembly
Senor de Quesada
Terrific Downfall Hits Minnesota and Wisconsin Railways
A severe weather incident caused bridges and tracks to wash out across parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Railway traffic ground to a halt as authorities worked to assess damage and restore service.
Dreyfus Crisis Sparks French Cabinet Downfall
Paris June 14 Leading deputies say the Dreyfus affair largely caused the cabinet’s fall. Dupuy resigned after a Socialist interpellation over police misconduct. Loubet approves and accepts the resignations. The crisis ends Dupuy’s effort to cling to power as the chamber shifts away.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Dreyfus
General de Boisdeffre
General Mercier
la Republique
Not a Train Moving in Winona as Floods Cut Off City
Winona Minnesota reports isolation after a major flood on Sunday and Sunday night. Rail lines and roads across the county were crippled with destroyed bridges and torn tracks, promising days of repair and thousands of dollars in damage as farmers remain cut off.
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Winona
Minn
Question of a Reserve Vote by Modern Woodmen
The head camp of Modern Woodmen of America in Kansas City after lengthy debate adopted a resolution to submit the question of a reserve fund to the membership. The head clerk was instructed to report the ballot result at the next head camp meeting in 1901. The committee favored a reserve fund but the substitute resolution carried by a large majority.
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Modern Woodmen
Kansas City
Modern Woodmen of America
Witnesses Lose Counsel Rights Before New York Committee
The Ma get investigating committee resumed sessions and ruled that subpoenaed witnesses cannot be represented by counsel. Police Captain Price's attorney H C Henderson was excluded from the courtroom.
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New York
Maget
Price
H. C. Henderson
St Paul Flood Deluge Causes Citywide Damage
A June 14 storm dumped heavy rain on St. Paul from 5 30 p m to 7 30 p m causing miniature rivers in streets and sewer overloads. Basements flooded sidewalks undermined fences dislodged and trees torn by wind with minor damage across districts.
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St. Paul
Buildings Collapse From Heavy Rain Near Sparta Wisconsin
June 14 reports describe extensive damage from a heavy rain storm in Sparta Wisconsin. Beaver Creek undermined the C R Cinover brick building causing collapse with contents into flood waters, occupants escaping. The C E Rich brick block is undermined and five iron bridges washed away. Crops damaged livestock drowned. Sparta Viroqua railway unable to run trains for two days.
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Sparta
Wis
Beaver Creek
C. R. Cinover
C. E. Rich
Sparta and
Viroqua
Storm Flood Forcing Evictions In La Crosse Area
June 14 report from La Crosse Wisconsin details rivers rising two inches hourly and widespread property damage. No trains operate due to washouts as 400 residents in the lower city are displaced by rising water from the Black and Mississippi rivers.
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la Crosse
Wis
Black
Mississippi
Flood Feeds Devastation as Bridges Fail Near Tomah
Severe storm floods the Lemonweir river area with water at record levels. All highway bridges on the Lemonweir within 100 miles of Tomah are out and all bridges on Council creek except one are destroyed.
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Toman
Wis
Lemonweir
Tomah
Council Creek
Spanish minister says U S admits obligations to free prisoners
Maprio reports from June 14 that the Spanish minister in Washington, the Duke of Arcos, states the United States government admits its obligations and will pursue prisoner liberation in the Philippine islands under the peace treaty. He notes U S grants Spain independent action, including ransom of prisoners, and says instructions have been sent to Major General Otis to aid the Spanish commission's disembarkation.
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Maprio
Washington
Duke of Arcos
United States
Philippine Islands
Spain
Otis
Loubet's Paris Visit Brings Massive Security Show
President Loubet travels to Longchamps for the Grand Prix amid a heavy security presence. Thousands march from Montmartre and Belleville wearing red flowers, shouting Vive Loubet while police enforce calm along the Champs Elysée. About 15,000 troops and police guard the route and race course.
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Paris
Loubet
Auteuil
Longchamps
Elysee Palace
the Elysee
Montmarrie
Belleville
Avenue Des Champs Elysee
Avenue du Bois de Boulogne
M. Loubet
Dreyfusard
Brisse
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