Singer sobs on stage in Cleveland after sister’s death
During a Trinity Congregational church program in Cleveland Mrs A A Langdon, a noted singer, broke down in tears and left the platform at 9 05 after receiving a telegram from Asheville announcing the death of her sister. Her husband tried to comfort her as she was taken to her hotel.
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Cleveland
Trinity Congregational Church
A A Langdon
Asheville
N. C
Langdon
Unclear Patent Medicine Ad From Aged Drugstore Ledger
An OCR fragment advertises Dr BE Deliohn remedy Antt Diurtee 100 with claims of curing bedwetting and urinary troubles. It pitches early investment at $1, urging use for children and both old and young, and lists JP Macney & Co Druggist Lan crater as sellers.
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JP Macney
Blood and health through rich nourishment and cod liver oil
The text extols blood as the basis of health, linking strength and spirit to a rich blood supply nourished by food. It urges Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil to restore vitality when the blood is poor, claiming it reactivates the whole body for men, women, and children. It notes Scott & Howne chemists in New York and a price of $1.00.
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Scott
Scott & Howne
Ersis
Pearl Street
New York
Terrible Blizzard Destroys Cattle and Sheep in Wyoming
CheyenneWy April 16 A severe blizzard paralyses the region for 18 hours with heavy snow and high winds. Locomotives wrecked near Borit delaying traffic five hours. Livestock losses mounting with ranches reporting 2,500 cattle and 6,000 sheep lost already. WyoNebraskaSouthDakota ranchers heavily affected as near zero temperatures persist. An elderly Yorkville observer recalls a 1849 snow record amid the storm narrative.
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Cheyenne
Borit
Here
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Suddath Guilty With Recommendation to Mercy
Greenville News reports a jury verdict of guilty with recommendation to mercy for the defendant Suddath in the murder case of Edward Hayes. The panel returned the verdict after about three hours in the jury room. Capt A Mooney, defense counsel, immediately moved for a new trial. judge Benet will decide. Sentencing is life imprisonment in the penitentiary if the verdict stands.
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Edward Hayes
Dames Suddath
Cave
A Mooney
Benet
Reed of Lisbon Faulted by Cold for Lung Ailment
Chas G Ellis of Lisbon Ty repaired a telegraph line while standing in icy water. He suffered a severe cold and cough that doctors diagnosed as consumption. After using Dr King’s New Discovery he was cured with six bottles. Crawford Bros and J F Mackey & Co. advertise price 50¢ and 1.00.
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Chas
G. Ellis
Lisbon
Ourland
Neh
Sioux City
Omaha
Dr. King
Crawford Bros
J F Mackey & Co
Mail Carrier Survives Blizzard Ordeal in Wyoming
Star Route mail carrier Warner went missing for three days after a Wyoming blizzard between Wheatland and Phillips. Found in a mow blind, he faced starvation before rescue as snow drifts hampered traffic and the storm continued.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Warner
Wheatland
Phillips
Capers Named District Attorney for South Carolina
Washington April 15 the president appointed John G Capers attorney for the United States in the district of South Carolina He will succeed Abial Lathrop and is currently an attorney in the department of justice in Washington Capers has eight years service in the department and has varied political alignments his appointment comes amid prior rumors of the change.
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Washington
John G Capers
United States
District of South Carolina
Capers
Lathrop
E A Webster
South Carolina
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Piles Cited as Cures
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for itching piles and other injuries and eruptions. It claims thousands cured and guarantees relief, with a 36 cent price per box from Crawford Bros. and JF Mackey & Co.
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Bucklen
Crawford Bros
JF Mackey & Co
Alleged Double Dealing in Chinese Executions
Pekin April 17 a missionary named Kilie or Killie returns from San Ho reporting Christians were burned to death in December. He says converts were killed and Chinese courts convicted men to death, Li Hong Chang ordering execution. Kilie found the men alive. a judge showed a letter from Li Hong Chang forbidding their execution, citing untrustworthy Christian testimony. Foreign ministers meet on indemnities now estimated at 70 million pounds.
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Pekin
Kile
Mr. Kelly
Presbyterian Church
San Ho
Killie
Gen. Chaffee
Li Hong Chang
Li Hang Chag
Christiana
Burglary Gang Broken Up as Four Arrested
Florence April 16 A gang of burglars, described as negro, responsible for several recent store thefts, was halted by the arrest of four darkeys, including Allen Green an old offender. Stolen goods such as suits and shoes were recovered. The suspects are jailed and authorities state guilt seems clear after weeks of investigation.
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Florence
Darkeys
Allen Green
Arkansas Law Requires Dram Drinker License at Five Dollars
Little Rock Apr 15 The Arkansas State Senate passed a bill making it unlawful to drink any intoxicating liquor as a dram drinker without a license. The annual license is set at five dollars.
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Little Rock
Ark
State Senate
Distribute Trees Initiative From Secretary Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture plans nationwide seedling outreach next spring to replace timber losses. Congress approved funding for seedling and garden seed programs, while trees distribution targets a million new growth annually through member requests and guided planting.
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Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture
Securad
Congress
Wilson
Agricultural Department
House of Representatives
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SILK
Ganson
Dr. BE Deliohn
Strauss
Yorkville
Yorkville Enquirer
Suddath
Greenville News
John G. Capers
Joe Coulil
Arkansas
Castoria
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