Syrup of Figs Advertised as Pure Laxative Remedy
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative remedy that cleanses the system and eases colds headaches and fevers. It touts benefits to kidneys liver and bowels and claims millions of satisfied users and medical approval. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by druggists, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co.
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Yrup
California Fig Syrup Co
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Nicol Disaster Toll Rises as Tug James D Nicol Sinks
The Nicol tug disaster near Sandy Hook claims at least seven recovered bodies with reports estimating up to 36 lost. Captain John Hyde recalls crowded passengers on the port side as waves swamped the bow and the crew fought to save lives. The Sayre rescued crew members while Hyde denied intoxication and blamed passenger crowding for the tragedy.
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New York
James D. Nicol
Sandy Hook
East Side
College Point
Brooklyn
Hoboken
John Hyde
Nicol
al Hammond
Raymond Kelly
John Farrell
Louis Hockie
James Fleming
Sayre
First Quadrennial ARU Convention Adjourns
The American Railway union adjourned to June 15, 1898 after discussing boycott plans against the Pullman company. Enthusiastic cheers greeted President Debs and officers as the session closed.
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ChicaGo
American Railway Union
Pullman Company
Debs
Kelly Acquitted in City Court Trial
Louisville June 25 Kelly and Baker, leaders of the industrials, were acquitted in the city court with the prosecution unable to prove intent to bring his army into the city.
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Kelly
Louisville
Baker
Archbishop Cardinal Favor Hinted By London Chronicle
London report claims The Chronicle at Rome doubts Archbishop will be made a cardinal and suggests he may take precedence over Archbishop Ireland.
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London
the Chronicle
Rome
Ireland
Ashes Consume John Arpin Lumber Mill Fire
Ashes consumed the John Arpin Lumber mill in Marshfield on June 25. The blaze caused estimated losses of 40,000 with 20,000 covered by insurance. Fire crews battled the flames as residents watched the smoldering structures.
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Marshfield
Wis
John Arpin
Arpin
Senate Adjourns After Mourning President Carnot
The U S Senate adjourned after a prayer by Chaplain Milburn honoring President Carnot and adopted a resolution expressing national sorrow to the people of France and Mme Carnot. Senator Morgan announced the action and urged Franco American friendship before adjourning at 10 30.
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Carnot
Washington
Senate
Milburn
Senator Morgan
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate of the
United States
France
Republic of France
Mme. Carnot
Morgan
French Republic
Anarchist Motive Suspected in Paris President’s Assassination
Police investigations tie Santo, born 1873 near Pavia, to an anarchist conspiracy aimed at avenging Valliant and Emil Henri. Santo, a Milan-educated baker, lectured violently before fleeing to Switzerland. France tightens anti anarchist measures as arrests are anticipated.
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Paris
Santo
Motta Visconti
Pavia
Milan
Ing
Switzerland
France
Valliant
Emil Henri
Mourning in Britain for President Carnot Death
The British court will observe a week of mourning for President Carnot. Bulletin notices from White Lodge York House and others report the infant heir presumptive to the throne is well. In Berlin the assassination triggers shock and sympathy for France as Emperor William sends condolences to Mme Carnot.
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Duke of York
Condotene
Germany
Berlin
Carnot
France
Emperor William
Kiel
Mme. Carnot
Italian Bourses Close in Mourning for Carnot Assassination
Rome reports June 25 that all Italian bourses close in sympathy with France after the assassination of President Carnot. The move reflects national mourning and solidarity across markets.
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Rome
France
Carnot
Paris Notice Calls Senate and Chamber to Versailles
An official note calls the senate and chamber of deputies to assemble in Congress at Versailles for the purpose of electing a new president. The meeting is set for 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
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Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Congress
Versailles
Massive Populist mass meeting over Tarsney affair in Lincoln
Denver dispatch reports about a June mass meeting in Lincoln with about 10,000 Populists present. Speakers included Governor Waite and ex-Congressman Belford condemning the Tarsney act and its perpetrators.
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Denver
Lincoln
Tarsney
Waite
Belford
Murdered For Money in German Wealth Case
Henry Holst a wealthy German aged about 60 was found shot dead in his Minnesota home. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive with Holst killed for cash. In Iowa City the state firemen's tournament drew a large crowd on June 23 with Corning hose company winning the $100 prize in the hose race.
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Fercus Falus
Minn
Henry Holst
Érham
Iowa Firemen’s
Texas
Iowa City
Corning Hose Company
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Cure J. M. Blount
DR. Hathaway & CO
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Sioux City
the Post
Africa
Corrigan
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The
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Shannon & Longstaff
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