Healthfulness of bicycle riding urged by reformers
An 1897 Delaware Ohio notice reports on bicycle riding as a debated health practice for women. It cites a case of Bertha Reed and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy, claiming renewed vitality and blood enrichment with a variety of health benefits.
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Bertha Reed
Lake Street
Delaware
Chio
Washpam
Galena
Bemmi
Ethel
J. R. Reed
H.W. Patrick
Miss Reed
Dr. Wilms’ Medicine Company
Schepeotady
N. X
Thousand Cubans Likely to Receive Army Demand
A proposal from Cuban groups seeks military support from foreign powers, with indications that a significant faction may obtain backing. Officials caution about potential complications and call for cautious, legal avenues to address the request.
West wanes him of San Francisco plan seeks Dewey voyage
West coast leaders press Admiral Dewey to alter his itinerary so Olympia sails to New York via the Suez route, then return to the United States through San Francisco. Mayors including Phelan mobilize support to route the voyage to the Golden Gate, aiming to land in the West. The Cuban question and Broad occupation themes color the surrounding reports.
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Bismarck
Otto
Prince von Bismarck
A. J. Butler
Trinity College
Cambridge
Asia
Sven Hepin
Forbidden Land
Tibet
Dr. Wilson
Peshkar Karak Sing-Pal
A. Henry Savace Lanpor
J. Larkin
Government of India
Usi
W. M. Thackeray
Anne Thackbray Ritchie
Mexico
Cuares F. Luis
Frederic Remington
Marcarer Delano
John Ward
Howard Pyte
Richard Voss
Mary A. Ropinson
Annie Trumbull Slosson
Cuicano
West
Admiral Dewey
United States
San Francisco
Manila
Philippines
Olympia
Admiral Watson
Suez Canal
New York
Golden Gate
Phelan
Dewey to Receive Monster Testimonial Upon Return
Washington May 11 Admiral Dewey will be presented a large testimonial on his return featuring autograph letters from almost all of President McKinley cabinet state governors and leading United States senators reflecting broad national acclaim.
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Washingtown
Admiral Dewey
United States
McKinley
Henry Leaves Porto Rico with Warm Farewell Demonstrations
Major General Guy V. Henry departed Porto Rico for the United States aboard the US transport McPherson. The sendoff in San Juan featured bands, flags, and crowds including military and civil officials, schoolchildren, and townspeople, with tears and handkerchief waves marking the governor general’s farewell.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Guy V. Henry
United States
McPherson
Henry
Admiral Dewey Hints at Attending Grand Army Encampment
Philadelphia May 11 Admiral Dewey said he hopes to attend the 35th annual Grand Army encampment in the city next September if possible. He would be the guest of Naval Post No. 400 and may be present as a distinguished visitor.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Brooke
Gomez
Santiago
Puerto Principe
Hickey
el Reconcentrado
Berney
Philadelphia
Admiral Dewey
Grand Army of the Republic
Major Diggles Wounded In Reconnoitering Mission
A Minnesota and Oregon regiment reconnoitering party under Major Diggles was fired upon near San Miguel 12 miles north of Balinag. Diggles was wounded in the head. a private soldier also wounded. Ten typhoid patients were transported to Manila. The steamship Don Jose arrived, and future operations may hinge on a consolidation of Lawton and MacArthur forces before an assault on Arayat.
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Manila
Lawton
Minnesota Regiment
Oregon Regiment
Diggles
San Miguel
Balinag
Don Jose
Batangas
Arayat
MacArthur
Rearrested in New York after murder charge is renewed
Roland Bingham Molineux, freed when the grand jury failed to indict for Mrs. Kate J. Adams's murder, was rearrested for assault with intent to kill after sending cyanide of mercury to Harry Cornish. Bail set at $10,000. case adjourned to morning before Judge Jerome.
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New York
Roland Bingham Molineux
Tombs
Kate J. Adams
Harry Cornish
Molineaux
Jerome
Situation in Nicaragua grows more alarming for American interests
A Times Democrat correspondent in Bluefields reports May 3 that the situation in Nicaragua is developing new complications. The outlook for American merchants worsens as looting and expulsion from the country appear likely unless the United States government makes a strong decisive and immediate stand.
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New York
the Herald
New Orleans
The
Times Democrat
Bluefields
United States
Eastern syndicate to take control of Wisconsin Telephone
Reports say an Eastern syndicate secured all stock of the Wisconsin Telephone company and will assume offices and lines soon. Henry C. Payne and Frank G. Bigelow hold stock options until June 1, with Eastern capital behind the deal. Payne is president and Bigelow vice president and treasurer.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Henry C. Payne
Frank G. Bigelow
Wisconsin
F. G. Bigelow
Broomcorn Price Hike Agreed by U S Dealers
Dealers and manufacturers from across the United States met in Tuscola Illinois on May 12 and decided to raise the price of broomcorn raw material by 1 cent per pound. The new range runs from 7 to 9 cents per pound instead of 6 to 8 cents.
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Tuscoa
Ill
United States
Conference to be held by Democratic National Committee
National Democratic Committeeman Edward C. Wall received notice of a meeting of the Democratic National Committee at the Planters' Hotel in St. Louis on May 25. The call was issued by ex-Governor Stone of Missouri and J. C. Johnson of Kansas. It is understood the gathering will discuss party affairs and map out the slate.
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Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Milwaukeer
National Democratic
Erne Beats McFadden On Points In 25 Round Bout
A large Lenox Athletic Club crowd watched Frank Erne of Buffalo weigh 134 pounds and defeat New Yorker George McFadden on points after 25 lively rounds. Betting favored Erne 100 to 70. McFadden recently beat Joe Gans, adding to the bout’s interest.
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New York
Lenox Athletic Club
Frank Erne
Buffalo
George McFadden
Joe Gans
Erne
President Will Bathing at Hot Springs Visit
President and Mrs McKinley with Dr Rixey Assistant Secretary Agte lyou Mr Barnes and White House staff arrived at 8 this morning in Hot Springs Virginia. The president will take a course of baths at the resort.
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Sprixes
McKinley
Rixey
Navy
Agtelyou
Barnes
White House
Veterans Bacon and Carroll Retired After Long Service
Washington May 11 Colonel John M Bacon Eighth United States Cavalry and Colonel Henry Carroll Seventy Second United States Cavalry have been placed on the retired list on their own request after more than eighty years in service both men ending long military careers with honors.
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Vinced
Washington
John M. Bacon
Eighth
United States Cavalry
Henry Carroll
Sevenn
Unite States Cavalry
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Delaware, Ohio
Harper’s New Books
Harper & Brothers, Publishers
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National Family
KLY Tribun
ONITE
Huronitte
Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau
Dewey
Ested
Henry Popular
Major Diggles
White
Monster
Roland Molineaux
Nicaragua
Sherwin-Williams
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