Senate debates delay as rate bill passes third reading
Senators continue talks after the rate bill’s third reading. The Allison amendment to strike “in its judgment” from the measure was defeated 50 to 24. Debates touched judicial review, court powers, and presidential influence as lawmakers aligned with or against the amendment.
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Washington
Daniel
Longalas
Allison
Judicial Review
Fulton
Congress
Bacon
Morgan
Carter
Simmons
Bayard youth dies after horse kicks abdomen
Fred Smith twenty year old son of G J Smith of Bayard is dead after a horse kicked him in the abdomen. His parents are prominent Bayard residents.
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Marshalltown
Ita
Fred Smith
Bayard
G.J. Smith
Shortage of Hemp Crop and Forest Fire Outbreaks
Manila export reports a hemp crop shortage of about 100000 bales valued at 2000900 due to drought and a September typhoon. Prices are high and rising. Wausaukee Wisconsin reports forest fires hemming the town from both north and south with millions of feet of lumber burned and losses around 100000. Cedarville and nearby rails suffer burned cars and kilns as wind spreads embers. Fire conditions worsen the dry season and threaten lumber operations.
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Manila
Wausaukee
Wis
Cedarville
Te Bird & Wells Lumber Company
Nares Taggastnon
Insurgent momentum in South Dakota caucus returns
In Yankton and Huron reports on May 18 insurgents lead in the Republican caucus fight for the state convention. Counts shown include Minnehaha with 86 delegates and Yankton 37, total reported at 844 with more counties pending.
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Yankton
Huron
Crawford
Republian
Sioux Falls
Kittredge
Minnehaha
C Anti-Machine
Aurora
Beadle
Bonhomme
Brookings
Buffalo
Charles Mix
Clay
Faulk
Hanson
Hyde
Jerauld
Kingsbury
Lake
Lincoln
Miner
Moody
Potter
Sanborn
Spink
Sully
Turner
Union
Hutchinson
Coddington
Roberts
Hand
Gregory
Campbell
Grant
Presbyterian General Assembly Opens in Des Moines and Decatur
Attendance at the 118th session of the Presbyterian Church in America tops 750 commissioners and alternates, with spectators as Dr. James D. Moffatt calls the meeting to order in Des Moines. In Decatur the Cumberland Assembly opens under Rev. J. M. Hubbert due to the moderator’s absence.
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Des Moines
James D. Moffatt
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church In America
Moffatt
Decatur
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
J. M. Hubbert
Marshall, Mo
Hubbert
Mormon Church Plans Business Split in Utah and Idaho
The Mor mon church goes out of business and its Salt Lake holdings pass to a $25 million inter national capital led company to form Inter Mountain Consolidated Railroad. Utah Light and Railway, Ogden street railway and a Juab to Ida line are part of the deal. Salt Lake and Los Angeles railroad sells for $500,000 to a local syndicate. Joseph F. Smith notes divorce of religion from business due to changing needs of Mormons in business affairs.
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Salt Lake City
Mormon Church
Salt Lake
Utah Light and Railway Company
Ogden Street Railway
Juab County
Utah
Oneda County
Ida
Inter-Mountain Consolidated Railroad Company
Idaho
Chinese Customs Show Tensions With Foreigners In Beijing
China may replace foreign staff with Chinese in customs as ministers discuss joint action. Officials assert independence and resist foreign interference while edict issuance follows departures of key foreign ministers.
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Peking
Robert Hart
River Brethren Near End of Photo Ban Rule
In Des Moines on May 18 the River Brethren national conference debated scrapping a long standing ban on photographing members. A committee was appointed to report on removing the rule which was once seen as a sign of vanity.
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Des Moines
The
River Brethren
Mrs Davis Relapse Entered Serious Condition
New York May 18 Mrs Jefferson Davis wife of the president of the Southern Confederacy has suffered a relapse and her condition is said to be serious. The morning hours resort was had to the use of oxygen.
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Davis
New York
Jefferson Davis
Navy ordnance funding cut threatens future fleet readiness
Rear Admiral Mason declares the navy faces a desperate outlook as the Bureau of Ordnance sees more than 12 million dollars cut from its estimates. He warns there will be no reserve ammunition for major guns and likely suspension of target practice. New ships may enter service without ordnance stores, with no reserve guns torpedoes or mines and no funds for range finders.
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Washington
Mason
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Bureau of Ordinance
Department
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Burglars Blow Safe At Enderlin Postoffice
Burglars entered the Enderlin North Carolina postoffice at 2 a m blew the safe with nitroglycerin, stealing 50 dollars in currency and coin while leaving registered packages and stamps untouched. Police search for the expert team described as neat and dispatchful in their work.
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Enderlin
N. C
No Excuse for Catarrh Hyomei Inhaler Remedy
An ad touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh with a pocket inhaler, medicine dropper, and bottle offered for one dollar. Extra bottles cost 50 cents, and O A Longstaff guarantees a cure if used as directed or refunds the purchase price.
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O. A. Longstaff
Cole's Bludbilder: A Purely Vegetable Spring Tonic
A vintage advertisement touts Cole's Bludbilder as a true tonic that makes new blood renews worn tissues and builds up the system. It emphasizes it as purely vegetable and guaranteed by all druggists.
Cole's Carbolisalve Ad Promises Hand Care
An old advertisement claims Cailblains chapped hands and cracked fingertips can be cured with Cole's Carbolisalve after a few nights. It emphasizes Cole's as the genuine product and lists 25 and 50 cent prices available at all druggists.
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Cole
Three New Bishops Named at Methodist Conference
After a day of balloting at the Methodist Episcopal general conference, three bishops were elected: Dr. Seth Ward assistant missionary, Dr. John Tigert book editor, and Dr. James Atkins Sunday school editor.
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Birmingham
Ala
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Seth Ward
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
John Tigert
James Atkins
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsed For Digestive Trouble
Cures stomach and liver troubles by aiding digestion and stimulating the liver and bowels without irritation. Addresses indigestion headaches and chronic constipation with mild pleasant effects. Refill substitutes offered. Sold by C. H. Long staff and J. L. Sankey.
Was Wasting Away
"I had been troubled with Kidney disease for the last five years," writes Robert R. Watts of Salem Mo. "I lost flesh and never felt well and doctored with leading physicians and tried all remedies with no relief. Finally I tried Foley's Kidney Cure and in less than two bottles I was cured and sound." During the summer kidney irregularities are often caused by excess drinking or overheating. Attend to the kidneys at once by using Foley's Kidney Cure. H Longstaff and J L Sankey.
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Robert R. Watts
Salem
Foley
Feley
H. Longstaff
J L. Sankey
Be sure and use Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething
An old remedy for teething warns mothers to use Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup. It claims to calm the child ease gum pain relieve wind colic and diarrhoea. Available for twenty five cents per bottle.
Cole's Carbolic Salve Cures Itching Piles Guaranteed
Cure for itching piles advertised as quick and total. Claims Cole's Carbolic Salve has cured more cases than all other remedies combined and guarantees satisfaction. Available 25 and 50 cents from all druggists.
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Cole
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original laxative cough syrup. It claims to move the bowels and cleanse throat and lungs and lists Holland Wheeler as the seller.
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Kennedy
Holland Wheeler
Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup Endorsed for Women and Children
Mild action pleasant taste Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup is especially recommended for women and children because it does not cause nausea or griping like pills or ordinary cathartics It aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritation Remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes Sold by C H Longstaff and J L Sankey.
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C. H. Longstaff
J. L. Sankey
Colds and coughs blamed for pneumonia flood in hospitals
Public health notice urges immediate use of Cole's Cough Cure as a guaranteed remedy for coughs and lung troubles. Warns against neglecting a cough and promotes 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by druggists.
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Cole
Boston to Chicago excursion fare and return details
A passenger fare note lists a 19.00 dollar one way and 19 009 plus 1.00 for a return from Chicago via Nickel Plate Road May 31 to June 9 with New York City excursion options. Return by July 15 possible by extension. Apply to John Y. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago.
Foley's Honey and Tar Warns Against Imitations
Foley & Co Chicago warns consumers that many imitations imitate Foley's Honey and Tar throat and lung remedy. The genuine product appears in yellow packaging, with requests to ask for Foley's and refuse substitutes. Names C H Longataff and J L San- appear in the notice.
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Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
C. H. Longataff
J. L. San
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Atlanta Man
Hon. Jake Moore of Atlanta credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing twenty years of indigestion in one day. The advertisement says Kodol digests food and relieves sour stomach gas belching and related symptoms. Sold by Hol and Wheeler.
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Jake Kodol
Jake Moore
Atlanta
Hol
Wheeler
Return of Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Women
A historical medical piece praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as free from alcohol narcotics and minerals. It claims open formulas build trust, and the remedy rebukes secret compounds while touting cures for female disorders and fertility improvements.
Electric Bitters Praised by Georgia Pastor
The Rev J W Warren of Sharon Baptist Belair Ga calls Electric Bitters a God send to mankind. He says it cured his lame back stiff joints and collapse. He adds two bottles let him walk three miles in fifty minutes and claims renewed strength and health for stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at H Wheeler's drug store for 50 cents.
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J. ©. Warren
Sharon Baptist Church
Belair
H. Wheeler
Doctors Puzzled By Remarkable Recovery Story
Kenneth Melver of Vanceboro Maine credits a near fatal throat and lung inflammation with his drastic turn of health after three doctors gave him up to die. He says Dr King s New Discovery saved his life and it cures coughs colds bronchitis tonsillitis and hoarseness. Available at H Wheeler s drug store with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a trial bottle free.
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Kenneth Melver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
H. Wheeler’s
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup Claims Gentle Yet Strong Cleanse
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup stimulates the liver and thoroughly cleanses the complexion of pimples and blotches. It is praised as mild and pleasant for women and children, not causing griping or sickness, and superior to pills and patent waters as it does not irritate stomach or bowels. C. H. Longstaff.
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C. H. Longstaff
J. L. Sankey
Cole's Carbonisalve Promises Instant Pain Relief
The advertisement touts Cole's Carbonisalve as the best burn remedy that stops pain instantly and heals burns with no scars. It urges readers to keep a box handy and promises druggists guarantee.
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Cole
Witch Hazel Salve Offered By DeWitt Company
Advertisement by Holland Wheeler touts E. O. DeWitt & Co. Chicago Witch Hazel Salve as the original cure for piles. Warns buyers about counterfeit versions that imitate the genuine product.
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E.O DeWitt & Co
Chicago
DeWitt
Holland Wheeler
Cure Headache Indigestion and Constipation Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Cole's Laxative Liver Pills as a cure for headache indigestion and constipation. It claims pleasant action and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer of 25 cents at all druggists.
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Cole
A Guaranteed Cure For Piles Limited Offer
A medicinal ad promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with first application offering relief. Druggists refund money if any case fails. 50 cents. Send 50c in stamps if not available locally to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis Mo.
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Paris Medicine Co
St. Louis
Cole's Cough Cure Promises Cure for Winter Cough
Get rid of that cough that has troubled you all winter. It may wear you out but Cole's Cough Cure will cure it. It cures throat and lung diseases in a way to stay cured. Try it. Its guaranteed by all druggists.
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Cole
Ali Druggiste
Small investments offered by Gro Borpon & Co
A cooperative investment plan promises $20 principal with guaranteed profits and monthly cash dividends. Partner firm Gro, Bborpon & Co. operates from the 20 Imperial Building and markets this opportunity.
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Borpon & Co
Imperial
Chicago
Cole’s Bloodbuilder cures rheumatism and purifies blood
When rheumatism twinges strike Cole is marketed as the remedy that cleanses the blood from impurities. It claims to build up the system and restore vigorous health with a druggist guarantee.
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Cole
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for digestive balance
An old race enemy constipation is warned against with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad promises regulation of stomach liver and bowels without pain or discomfort and directs readers to Wheeler’s drug store for purchase at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted Against Consumption
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe effective remedy for coughs colds and consumption. It urges readers not to risk unknown preparations and credits C. H. Longetaff and J. L. Sankey as promoters.
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Foley
C. H. Longetaff
J. L. Sankey
Very Low Rates to Hot Springs Dakota Excursion Tickets
Very low excursion fares offered to Hot Springs Dakota via the North Western Line for May 12 13 and trains to Sioux City by 7 30 p m May 14 return by June 2 for Grand Lodge and Rebekah Assembly I O C F of South Dakota Side trips Hot Springs to Rapid City Deadwood Lead May 18 19 return by June 1 with layover privileges Applies at Chicago and North Western agents.
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North-Western
Sioux City
Grand Lodge
Rebekah Assembly
South Dakota
Hot Springs
Rapid City
Deadwood
Lead
Chicago & North-Western Bay
Buckien’s Arnica Salve Hailed as Scientific Wonder
A Buckien’s Arnica salve is touted as a scientific wonder for curing piles and treating burns boils ulcers cuts wounds chilblains and salt rheum. The ad claims it helped E R Mulford lecturer for the Patrons of Husbandry at Waynesboro Pennsylvania and lists a price of two cents at Wheeler’s store.
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Buckien
E. R. Mulford
Waynesboro, Pa
Wheeler
Travel Fare Notice Chicago to Boston and Return
One fare for round trip plus $1.00 from Chicago to Boston and return via Nickel viate Sword. May list to June 9 inclusive. Extended return limit July 15. Ex cursion rates via New York City. John Y Calahan General Agent Room 298 No 113 Adama St Chicago.
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Chicago
Boston
New York City
John Y. Calahan
Adama St
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BNE Allison
ELIM
Rayner
Chandler
Enator
la Follette
Wagner
Senate
New England
Presbyterian General Assembly
Chinese Customs Service
Admiral Mass
Reau
Hyomei
Nickel Plate Road
Adams St
R. V. Pierce
Med Roe
Pierce
Hot
Dakota
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