Irreverent Gauifie’s tale and burial lot doubt in headlines
A fragmented report mentions a lavish yet troubled gambling figure called Irreverent Gauifie and a millionaire failed to see why he should buy a burial lot. An agent’s visit to a prominent businessman ends with skepticism about burial investments and value. A London telegram references lizards and crop loss in Argentina.
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Ako
Boliett
Manrger
J. W. Phillips
M. P
London
Times
Buenos Ayres
Santa Fe
Coritobba
Cuevos Ayres Weekly Herald
Allen's Foot Ease ad promises relief for tired feet
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Ease a powder for the feet. It relieves tight new shoes and hot swelling feet corns and bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores 2i Sample sent FREE Address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Not Too Healthy Window Sign Confuses Old Greenwich Shopkeepers
In Old Greenwich a cookshop window bears a green painted sign reading Good things to eat healthy but not too. The odd phrasing draws laughs and sparks talk among merchants about clever marketing signs.
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Greenwich Village
Hall’s Catarrh Cure and a Sicilian Cathedral Encounter
An OCR passage mentions Hall’s Catarrh Cure priced at 75 and narrates a stranger in Sicily who astonishes a cathedral by playing a novel organ. The organist reluctantly allows it, and the visitor whose name is Lorenzo Perosi reveals himself after a remarkable performance of the oratorio Leo at the Vatican during the Pope’s jubilee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily
Yom
Lorenzo Perosi
Leo
Vatican
Governor Saves Boy’s Life at Andersonville Dedication
Gov Garvin of Rhode Island, a physician, rushed to aid Edwin Callaway after a runaway carriage at the Andersonville monument ceremony. Garvin stopped severe bleeding and set a broken leg to save the boy from death. Northern friends observed the incident during the Rhode Island soldiers memorial event.
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Georgia
Garvin
Rhode Island
Andersonville
Edwin Callaway
Expert Testimony on Coffee and Postum Evidence
The article discusses coffee as a strong drug and Postum cereal coffee as a healthier substitute. It cites an expert testimony praising Postum’s ability to curb coffee’s ill effects and restore health, alongside a sequence of automobile race accidents detailing injuries and fatalities near Libourne Angouleme and Chartres.
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Postum
Celine Wad Delak
Possum Co
Maile Crewk
Mich
Death of Max O Rell famed newspaper writer and lecturer
Died May 25 in Paris Paul Blouet known as Max O Rell born Kiloway Prono March 2 1665. He served in the Franco Prussian War and was captured at Hedan in 1870 surviving severe injuries. He later wrote and lectured about his experiences and the Gordon Bennett Cup race details.
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Paul Biouet
Max O'Rell
Paris
France
Mivnils
Ani Sever
Paul Blouet
Kiloway
Prono
Wid
Hedan
Mewee
Ogbuog
Dgathet
Chartres
Mr. Pennell
Wood
Papa
Portier
Ub Street
Vanderbilt
Dames Garden
Iretand
Paris Madrid automobile race ends in death and disaster
The Paris Madrid race on May 25 ended in multiple fatalities and injuries. Marcel Renautt and Lorraine Marries were among the seriously hurt senior motorists, while two soldiers and several spectators were killed or injured amid chaotic crowds and minimal crowd control. Police and officials vow scrutiny of racing as France mourns the deadly event.
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Louis Renault
Maresl
Menault
Lorraine Barrows
Libourne
Bordeaux
Barrows
Chanteur
Angouleme
Towrand
Child
M. Towrand
Honneval
Chartres
Porter
Arveyres
Steud Ant
Stead
Mr. Stead
Marie
Midrid
Comien
Vernables
Marcel Resault
Lorraine
Franen
Stent
la Francaise
Paris
Madrid
Marcel Renautt
Coupe
Pieters
Denial V. Miller and Postoffice Bribe Scandal Unfolds
A web of bribery accusations surrounds Denial V. Miller and Joseph M. Jenna in connections to the Ryan Turf Investment company and the Post Office department. A. W. Machen, free delivery chief, is arrested for bribes tied to Groff fasteners used on street letter boxes, with claims of substantial kickbacks and conspirators named across Washington and Indiana.
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Dantelo Miller
Rockville
Indianaporta
John J. Ryan
Cincinnati
Washington
Johns
Christiancy
Ryan ‘Turf Investment Company
Miller
Ryan Concern
Tfelong
Postofice
John Ryan
George A. OC
Postoffice Department
Ryan
Postal Department
Groff Bros
Washington, D
Post Office Department
Machen
Groff
Diller B. Groff
Samuel M
Harsh Rule Blamed on Governor Hedervary in Cro Uprising
In Croatha, Count Hedervary faces blame for a violent uprising as his repressive governance is criticized by Avram and others. The crackdown and martial law draw fear and anger among local leaders and citizens.
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Count Hedervary
Cro
Change. Woman Health Cure Promoted by Lydia E Pinkham
Letter excerpt praises Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during change of life. A reader from Stoslandale, Mont. reports back pain, kidney discomfort, and fatigue eased after use. The testimonial thanks Mrs Pinkham and urges others to try the remedy.
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Lydia Pil
Pinkham
E. Pinkham
Montaclair Ave
Stoslindale
Mild Winter Reports Higher Death Rate Amid Frost
The article notes winter 1896 was milder than usual yet the death rate rose near the level of the great frost year, with mortality exceeded by the prior year. It emphasizes unexpected mortality despite temperate weather conditions.
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Thar
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M. Raye de Kagan
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Karanie Crawhet
J. BL. Wirdén
Sominview
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W. J. Vanderbilt, Jr
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Barden de Forest
Oaeless
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Tod Slean
W. J. Dann
Chartine
Cote
Mayenne
Etrala
Amcoreno
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Neelwet
Parle
Oly
Lwck
BNIB
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