Negotiations on canal Protect Stage drawn up for treaties
Drafts to embody terms for ceding the Necessary canal are being prepared by rival governments. Mr. Corea expects final instructions, including Secretary Hay’s proposal, by the end of the current period. Colombia's position appears opposite to Nicaragua’s, with the U.S. weighing amendments to a definite Colombian proposal.
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Corea
Hay
Colombia
Nicaragua
United States
Indiana Weather Summary and Temperature Trend
Increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions across Indiana through Wednesday. General outlook calls for fair and warmer Tuesday, then fair and warmer Wednesday with variable winds. Maximum temperatures near 58 with lower readings at night. precipitation totals near zero. Blythe reports mean temperatures and total precipitation since April 1.
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Indiana
Wincie
Ohio
Pres
Weath
Chiy
Certa Armature
Iture
W. T. Blythe
Movements of Steamers Reported Across Atlantic Ports
April maritime notices show arrivals and departures in multiple ports. Kaiserin Theresa arrived at Gibraltar from New York en route to Naples and Genoa while Aller sailed to New York from Genoa and Naples. Cevic arrived at New York from Liverpool, andunderland from Antwerp. Plymouth reports Pennsylvanian sailing from Hamburg and Boulogne to New York. Cor Ynthian reached Halifax from Liverpool and Moville. Moltke arrived at Gherbourg from New York to Hamburg. Castco sailed from Bremerhaven to Antwerp. Haverford arrived at Antwerp from New York. Dominion arrived at Portland from Liverpool.
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Higginson
North Atlantic
Navy Department
Kearsarge
Alabama
Massachusetts
Indiana
Olympia
St. Pierre
Martinique
Olympia Department
Remey
Brooklyn
Port Said
Gibraltar
Casey
Pacific
San Francisco
Wisconsin
Messina
Lancaster
Charleston
Topeka
Watt
Roosevelt
Exton
Marietta
Olen
New York
Philadelphia
Pacific Aide
Kaiserin Theresa
Naples
Genoa
Aller
Cevic
Liverpool
Fnderland
Antwerp
Plymouth
Pennsylvana
Hamburg
Boulogne
Bremerhaven
Casco
New
Haverford
New Io
Portland
Dominion
Precious stones production and a busy State Department meeting
A yearly report lists scarce stone values such as aquamarine quartz and pyrite with import records at record highs and emeralds rising in favor. The State Department hosted the first administration council meeting after reorganization with Hay presiding and new Columbus library chief translator named. Port Chalmette inquiry officer withheld from publication while Guatemala trademark ratifications were exchanged.
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United Neon
Bureau of American Republics
State Department
Hay
Rodriguez
New Columbus Library
War Department
Port Chalmette
South Africa
Brooks
Chickamauga
Cuba
Port
Carnegie Interrupted at Authors Banquet in New York
Andrew Carnegie was guest of honor at a Society of American Authors banquet in the St. Denis Hotel. About 260 attendees watched as a stranger named Crawford Frost claimed to be a Baltimore rector and urged Carnegie to accept a 5 million dollar invention. Carnegie declined and the man, later identified as William A. C. Frost, was removed from the Waldorf Astoria to Bellevue Hospital after causing a disturbance.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Society of American Authors
St. Denis
Carnegie
Society
Crawford Frost
Baltimore
Waldorf-Astoria
Bellevue Hospital
William A. C. Frost
Bank Safe Burglarized Near Fowler Colorado
Bank of Fowler in Fowler Colorado was robbed of 1100 early today. Nitroglycerin blasts opened the safe while four men fled town. Citizens fired on the robbers as they escaped. Two suspects boarded a Santa Fe train at Nepesta and were detained with 388 in cash and coin sacks. Names given include James J. Scanlon and J. P. Hannahan.
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Pueblo
Col
Bank of
Fowler
Santa Fe
Nepesta
Thomas
James J. Scanlon
J. P. Hannahan
Notable Chicago banker Joseph Lombard dies at 98
Word from Pasadena announces the death of Joseph L. Lombard at ninety eight. A pioneer banker and real estate dealer, Lombard was a Chicago icon active in municipal reform and once led the Civic Federation, leaving a large estate.
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Chicago
Pasadena
Cal
Joseph L. Lombard
School of Divinity
Stuties? College
Upper Alton
Kendrick
Washington
Mary Edwards Beale
E. F. Beale
John R. McLean
Ohio
J. M. Kennedy
Philadelphia
Charlotte
Good Man for the Place in Havana Mission
Hartford Courant notes New Jersey senator John Kean and others urge the President to appoint General F. Burd Grubb as American minister to Havana. Grubb has prior diplomatic service in Madrid, speaks Spanish, and would not need to rely on his salary.
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Hartford Courant
New Jersey
John Kean
F. Burd Grubb
Havana
General Grubb
Madrid
Count Matsukata Arrives in New York for World Tour
Count Matsukata former premier of Japan arrives in New York with a party of friends for a two week stay. He will visit Washington and other large eastern cities before continuing to Europe.
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New York
Matsukata
Japan
Ashington
Europe
Laxative Bromo Quinine Boxes Demand Be Grove Name
The label requires BE. W. GROVE to appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, the Cold and Grip Cure. The text notes the brand authority and confirms the product line.
Death of J Whitfield Ends Linear Sporting Leader Career
James Whitfield president of the Western Baseball League and longtime Kansas City Star sporting editor died at his Kansas City home from self inflicted gunshot, amid overwork and financial worries. He helped found the Western League, secured Kansas City franchises in 1880s, and recently presided over league organizing with heavy workload and illness. Local reports note possible successors including W H Van Brunt, M H Saxton, and Sandy Grinwold as talks proceed in Omaha Lincoln and St Joseph.
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Kansas City
James Whitfield
Western Baseball League
Kansas City Star
Whitfield
New York
Chicago
Whitfeld
Kensas City
American Association
Cipeinnati
St. Joseph
Peoria
Great American Handicap Shoot, Mr. Whitfield
Mr. Whitfield
England
St. Louis
Pekin
Kansas Ty
Referee
The
Star
Lincoln
Neb
William Rourke
Omaha
W. H. van Brunt
M. H. Saxton
Rock Island
Sandy’ Grinwold
W. T. van Brunt
van Brunt
Burns
Colorado Springs
Chess duel postponed by death in Western League
Kansas City April 7 test shoot between W R Crosby of O Fallon Dr and J A Elliott of Kansas City was postponed due to the death of Western League president Whitfield. The cast iron medal shoot was set for today with ten live birds.
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Kansas City
W. R. Crosby
O'Fallon
J. A. Elliott
Whitfield
Republicans Sweep Toledo Mayoral Race and City Offices
In Toledo on April 7 Republicans elected their entire ticket led by Frank Van Loo for street commissioner. They secured majorities on the Council and Aldermen, signaling a complete political reversal following the death of George P. Kurtz and active campaigning by Mayor Johnson.
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George P. Kurtz
Johnson
Toledo
Frank van Loo
Councilmen
Board of Aldermen
Columbus Republicans sweep city races in April vote
In Columbus on April 7 Edward C. Frasas, Republican, was reelected clerk of Police Court, and L. D. Andrews, Republican, won justice of the peace by large margins. Republicans also kept control of City Council, electing eleven of nineteen members.
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Columbus
Edward C. Frasas
L. D. Andrews
Justice of the Peace
Grand Rapids Republicans Sweep City Election
Grand Rapids voters backed Republicans in a sweeping win led by mayoral candidate W Nard Palmer. Mayor George R Perry lost by at least 2500 votes as Republicans took seven of twelve aldermen, yielding a four vote Council majority amid cold weather and a light turnout.
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Detroit
Mich
Grand Rapids
Uocket
W. Nard Palmer
George R. Perry
Battle Creek
F. A. Kulp
Charlee A. Jackson
People’s Party
Ludington
A. J. Goodsell
Danaher
St. Louis
Hastings
Adrian
Counc
Bay City
C. A. Marsac
Recorder
Jackson
Voler
Board of Supervisors
Ypsilanti
Martin Dawson
Kalamazoo
Edmund S. Rankin
Defeat of Mayor Johnson Cited as Party Split
The mayoral race ended with W D Sweet defeating Mayor Johnson, who was viewed as the business men's candidate. Johnson's loss is attributed to party division and a strong showing by the Social Democratic candidate, a notable figure nationwide as former president of the League of American Municipalities.
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W.D. Sweet
Business Men
Johnson
Social Democratic
League of American Municipalities
Montana city election yields GOP sweep in Helena mayor reelect
In Helena on April 7 Republicans swept the city election, reelecting F. J. Edwards as mayor and winning all but two alderman seats by large majorities. In Butte Democrats won six of eight wards while Republicans and Labor each took one ward. Anaconda Democrats captured five of six wards.
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Helena
Mont
F. J. Edwards
Butte
Republicans
Labor Party
Anaconda
Hartford Labor Victory Elects Mayor Ignatius Sullivan
Organized labor in Hartford wins the mayoral race following Bridgeport and Ansonia. Ignatius A. Sullivan, a clothing store clerk, secures the Democratic nomination and the unions’ solid vote, while Maj. William Dwight leads the Republican side. Republicans gain a majority of the Common Council.
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Hartford
Conn
Bridgeport
Ansonia
Ignatius A. Sullivan
Maj
William &. Dwight
Common Council
Vulcan Captures Country Club Handicap at Montgomery Park
In Maryland era racing Vulcan from the Hildreth stable won the one mile Country Club handicap at Montgomery Park after a stretch duel with Ampere. Mallory, George Bennett's undefeated two year old, won the four and one half furlongs race, while Abe Frank and Ed Austin led Bennett's entries in the Tennessee Derby plot. W. H. May and MacLaren also scored, with other winners across a busy program.
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Memphis
Montgomery Park
Vulcan
Hildreth Stable
Silurian
Ampere
George Bennett
Mallory
Onatus
Top Gallant Sister Molly
Lindsay
W. H. May
Louise Collier
Philo
MacLaren
Ecome
Gates
Menace
Abe Frank
Ed Austin
Bennett
Lou Woods
Buccleuth
Red Hook
H. L. Coleman
Trebor
Michigan announces 192? football schedule for next season
Athletic Manager Charles Baird of the University of Michigan released the upcoming season slate. Games include Albion, Cass, Indiana, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Iowa, Chicago, Oberlin and Minnesota with venues shifting between Ann Arbor Chicago and Detroit or Ann Arbor.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Charles Baird
University of Michigan
Michigan
Albion
Cass
Indiana
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Chicago
Iowa
Oberlin
Minnesota
Detroit
New world record by Dr W G Hudson at 2 yards
Dr Hudson of the Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Club set a new world record at two yards on the American target. He scored 90 points out of a possible 1000 despite poor conditions, surpassing the previous mark held by Theodore Geisel of Springfield, Massachusetts.
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New York
W. G. Hudson
Manhattan Rifle and Revolver Club
Auto race match between Vanderbilt Jr and de Rothschild planned
Paris reports W. K. Vanderbilt Jr and Dr Henri de Rothschild arranged a race of forty horsepower cars for a 1.00 franc stake to the poor. The distance is unclear and the route not yet chosen. In Evansville a cockfighting main near Lincoln City drew bettors from Louisville, Cannelton and Hawesville with several birds killed.
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Paris
Presse Today
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Henri de Rothschild
Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Lincoln City
Spencer County
Louisville
Cannelton
Hawesville
Jerry Simpson Reappears in News From New Mexico
The New York Evening Post recalls Jerry Simpson once a Kansas political figure now prospering in cattle raising in New Mexico. He plans to push the Live Stock Association convention in Kansas City and remains outspoken on issues such as oleomargarine and interior secretary from beyond the Missouri. He doubts Bryan as the next Democratic candidate.
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New York Evening Post
Jerry Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Kansas
Denver
Cal
New Mexico
Live Stock Association
Kansas City
Jerry
New Mexican Wilds
Bryan
Interior
Missouri River
Pope Brief Names Kenny Bishop of St Augustine
A cablegram from Rome announced by Cardinal Gibbons states a pope brief has named Rev. William J. Kenny of St. Augustine Florida as bishop of St. Augustine. The appointment comes as church leadership confirms Kenny’s new role in the Florida diocese.
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St. Augustine
Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Rome
William J. Kenny
St. Augustine, Fla
Indians Fall to Reds in Last Inning Heartbreaker
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Cincinnati defeated Indianapolis 6 5 at League Park in a tense hour and thirty five minute game. With two outs in the final frame Bergen and Curry singling, Hoy and Dobbs walked loading the bases, Beckley forced in the winning run. Davis appeared to falter late as Cincinnati clinched the victory. Shannon shined in left and reached base often.
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Indianapolis Journal
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
CinciNnatis
League Park
Davis
Bergen
Curry
Hoy
Dobbs
Beckley
Shannon
Heisman
A.B. H. Oo
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Beck
Corcoran
Steinfeld
Peitz
A.B. R
Hogrlever
Kihm
O'Brien
O Babb
Coulter
Woodruff
Suthoff
P. Miller
P. Davis
His
Indianapoleon
Shan- Kihm
Mass
Miller
Tedh
Kinney
Indianapolis Teams Schedule Highlights For Week
Indianapolis plays Cincinnati today then returns tomorrow to face the Law School team. Manager Watkins uses several rule samples early in the season. Last Saturday they played under American League rules and will use them this year, while at Cincinnati they use National League rules. Shortridge plays Thursday and Friday and Saturday feature the all-star St Louis American League combination here.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Watkins
Shortridge
St. Louis
Schaub to Join Louisville Club from Toronto
Third baseman Schaub, last with the Toronto club, has decided to join the Louisville team, confirming a change in clubs as the season moves forward.
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Schaub
Toronto Baseball Club
Louisville Club
Elks and Patriarchs edge close games in scores night
Elks win tight set against Patriarchs while Odd Fellows sweep Royal League. Buffaloes take two from Red Men and K of P beat I O R M. Matchups featured Marion Alleys and City Club Alleys with players such as Pate, Tuttle, Darling, and Williams contributing notable totals.
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Elks and Patriarchs
Elks
Odd Fellows
Royal League
Buffaloes
Red Men
K. of P.’s
O. F
Marion Alleys
Ye Pate
R. Tuttle
Prall
Alex’r
Er ‘Darling
Hutson
Keeler
Locety
Williams
Doliman
Three Directors Elected At Aquatic Club Meeting
Stockholders of the Aquatic Club elected Frank Barr Ben Walcott and J D Sullivan as directors at a Denison Hotel meeting. The new board will select officers and a fund will be built by charging $1 annual boat space and locker fees. Eighteen expulsions for unpaid dues were noted and vacancies will be filled. The club plans new sheds, lockers, three or four launches, a smoker on the houseboat and at least two regattas this summer.
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Aquatic Club
Denison Hotel
Frank Barr
Ben Walcott
J. D. Sullivan
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
John P. Frenzel, Jr
Bert Coffin
Parsons Secures Indianapolis Polo Franchise for League
William E. Parsons of Lowell Moss applies for admission to the Western Polo League and will receive the Indianapolis franchise. He currently manages the Eastern champions and plans to host roller polo games at Tomlinson Hall next season.
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William E. Parsons
Lowell Moss
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Hart Knocks Out OBrien in Third Round in Louisville
Marvin Hart of Louisville floored Dick O'Brien of Lewiston in the third round of a scheduled twenty rounder at Empire Athletic Club. Hart used a rapid series of rights and lefts to the jaw and body, finishing with a right to the solar plexus that knocked O'Brien out after the bell rung.
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Louisville
Marvin Hart
Dick O'Brien
Lewiston
Empire Athletic Club
Hart
O'Brien
O’brien
George Siler
Chicago
Matt
Brooklyn fighter Carter edged in hard fought six rounder
Kid Carter of Brooklyn lost a six round decision to Al Weinig of Buffalo in Chicago amid refereeing controversy as Weinig dominated most rounds and Carter showed heavy bleeding and fatigue. Preliminary saw Luke Shea KO'd by Jim Dewar in Louisville. Charleston authorities halted Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout. Governor McSweeney refused approval and warned militia if needed.
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Kid Carter
Brooklyn
al Weinig
Buffalo
Weinig
Carter
Werilg
Luke Shea
Louisville
Jim Dewar
Chicago
Supples Stand-In Falls to McFadden in Four Rounds
New Britain Connecticut April 7 Curley Supples substituted for Art Sims who injured his wrist in training. Supples faced New York fighter George McFadden in an easy bout lasting four rounds. Supples was knocked down after one minute of the fifth and counted out, giving McFadden the victory.
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New Britain
Conn
Curley Supples
Frank Erne
Art Sims
George McFadden
New York
Sims
Supples
McFadden
Fort Erie bout sets two boxers at 136 pounds
Erne and Gans post no guarantee for a May 12 clash at the International Club in Fort Erie across from Buffalo. They are scheduled to box twenty rounds at 136 pounds with weigh in at ringside.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Erne
Gans
International Club
Fort Erie
Injunction Grants Halt to 3 Cent Streetcar in Cleveland
Judge Cisette of the Common Pleas Court issued a temporary injunction blocking the city Board of Control John B Hoetgen and the People's Street Railway Company from starting construction on the new 3 cent fare streetcar system. The action, brought by property owner W M Reynolds, contends the franchise ordinance was illegal and an abuse of corporate power. The injunction remains in effect until next Monday or further court order.
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Cleveland
Cissette
The
Common Pleas Court
Board of Control
John B. Hoetgen
People's Street Railway Company
W. M. Reynolds
Diesette
New England Gas and Coke Company Appointed Receiver
Boston April 7 United Gas and Coke Company of West Virginia obtained a receiver for the New England Gas and Coke Company. Judge Colt of the U S District Court made the appointment on application by the heavy creditor Robert F Burnett of Boston. The move is described as the first step in reorganization and said to be a friendly action by the creditor group.
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Boston
United Gas and Coke Company
West Virginia
Robert F. Burnett
New England Gas and Coke Company
Colt
United States
Uit Court
Tragic Forester from Akron Killed by Train Beam
James Hock of Akron Ohio, a member of the Foresters Lodge in Monrovia, was killed last night in an accident involving the brake beam of an eastbound Santa Fe train. Police and railroad officials investigated the fatal incident, which occurred near the Monrovia railroad yard. The death was attributed to injuries received when the beam struck him as the train passed.
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Monrovia
Cal
James Hock
Akron
Foresters Lodge
Santa Fe
Yale versus Indianapolis five falls in YMCA game
Indianapolis defeated Yale 5 to 1 as Yale’s Law School quintet showed little game sense. The Indians dominated with aggressive, accurate play while Yale misfired on field goals and relied on weak defense. Notable highlights included McGaughey and Hesterden’s scoring runs and several midfield setups by the YMCA team.
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Yale
Indianapolis
Eli
Finch
Law School
Great University
Dibble
Sterna
Deeder
Hester ee = den
McGaughey
Kaylor
Em Yi
Pritch
Harden
Y. M.C
Old Buildings Burned on Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago
Fire destroyed nine frame buildings on Cottage Grove avenue between Thirty ninth street and Oakwood boulevard, driving thirty people into the street. The landmarks on the South Side were listed as a total loss of 21000 dollars. Two Wiltschke brothers and Lennard family members were rescued from the second floor by ladder as the stairway burned. Hetty Green was named as an owner. The Oakland National Bank building was spared as flames swept through the block.
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Chicago
Cottage Grove Avenue
Thirty Ninth Street
Oakwood Boulevard
Oakland National Bank
Hetty Green
Wiltschke
Lennard
Uncle Joe Cannon Watches Treasury Reform in Funny Parable
A quirky description portrays Uncle Joe Cannon as a watchdog over the treasury. The piece praises his blunt honesty and rudimentary aesthetic sense while humorously noting his role in national capital beautification debates.
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Hartford Courant
Joe Cannon
The
Treasury
Joe
National
How can the Democratic win? Adial Stevenson asks
In Kansas City, the newspaper records Adial Stevenson posing the question on how Democrats might secure victory while noting his stance against the Republican ticket. The item highlights political positioning and campaign dynamics within the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Adial Stevenson
Kid Benham May Fight Hank Watterson
A potential bout between Hank Watterson and Kid Benham is discussed, described as an event that would attract interest and generate excitement in the boxing scene.
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Kid
Memphis
Hank Watterson
Kid Benham
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Brome Grase
An advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using Laxative Brome Grase with a refund offer from druggists. It mentions W Grove’s remedy and hints at a dinature or damaged branding.
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W. Grove
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