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Newspaper

The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1896

Page

11

Nicholson's Cure Claim For Pills Touted As Life Restoring

A testimonial dated 1806 describes Dr Williams' Pink Pills allegedly restoring health after years of paralysis and illness. It cites extensive treatment, a dramatic recovery beginning after Box Three, and urges the public to try the remedy. The document includes notary authentication and promotional claims against other medicines.

Ady Nicholon Tam Wilismis Iast March Belee Tipon A. J. Nicholson J. Pettus Notary Public Pp. Willams Williams Comany. Schenectasy N.Y

Spanish and Rebels Fight Near Cuba War Fronts

Havana reports say two insurgent leaders were killed in a clash near Tumba Toro Yhauet and another commander was slain at Guayavito Roderignex while Luevas and Dicuss were wounded. Spanish troops engaging about 2,500 insurgents under Raoul Aguirra Vilennia and Machete captured positions but withdrew after ammo ran short. Uprising in Union de Reyes is demoralized and pursued. many insurgents lack hospitals and medical aid. Contraband seized includes rifles machetes medicine chests and silver items. The Ardilin gunboat sustained nine bullet holes and 11 shots through its smokestack. The Dauntless continues trips to Cuba to land arms and stores under bond while authorities monitor the supplies.

Havana Get Tumba Toro Yhauet Antonia Mareo Att Leite Vidal Alt Major Fundevial Sun Raoul Aguirra Vilennia Machete Tumbau Castra Soledad San Juan Blanquzal Campo Filorida Dauntless Jacksonville Frederica de la Torre Club Florida Garcia Navarra Ardilin Board of Trade Lotaf Guanajaba Matanzas Arcadico Sanandrie

Daring Robber Arrested by Postal Authorities

A bold robber known as Ward or C. H. Hamilton was seized by postal officers at the union depot after attempting to steal a mail pouch. He wore railway mail agent attire, entered a truck under depot shade, and concealed the pouch before officers interrupted the act. The suspect reportedly has a criminal past.

Kunsna Gry C. H. Hamilton Ward Hamilton Union Pat

Freight Wreck Near Wentworth on White Mountains Line

A Sunday freight wreck near Wentworth on the Boston and Maine White Mountains division caused extensive damage. One brakeman was reported killed, with limited details available through early Monday. In New York City, Cuban newspaper editor Jose Trujillo was attacked by a burglar. Trujillo fought back, injuring the intruder with a revolver during a struggle.

Manchester N. H Wentworth White Mountains Boston and Maine New York Jos Trujitto el Parvenir Jobo Kel Trujillo Kelly Bikeeepe

Delaware rescues crew of Southern Cross near Gulf Coast

The Clyde Tine steamship Delaware arrives from Haitian ports with seven sailors and Capt. Geo. T. Watt of the Nova Scotian schooner Southern Cross. After a Sept 24 gale drove them 125 miles into the Gulf of Mexico, repeated damage left the vessel sinking. The Germans Australis offered aid but was declined. the Delaware later picked up the crew on Oct 16 near latitude 32 15 N, long 75 59 W. The Southern Cross, built 1890 at Halifax, of 134 tons, was insured and in danger of foundering after mast and rudder damage and leaking seams.

New York Clyde Tine Delaware Geo.t. Watt Echounel Southern Cross Watt San Blay Cubs Gulf of Mexico New Orleans Newport News Walt Southern Cross Halifax

Body of Henry Schumacher Found in Chicago River

The body of a man believed to be Henry Schumacher of Springfield Missouri was found in the Chicago river. He had arrived with a car of live poultry on Oct 10 and later reported selling his poultry while lacking a travel pass. Pockets were robbed and scant money remained. Police suspect robbery and murder.

Chicago Henry Schumacher Springfield Schumacher South Waller Street Springfeld Tast Aeen Schumacher

Fortune Hunter's Mistake Before Astor Wilson Wedding

A faded tale from New York society recalls a young man who courted Carrie Astor before her engagement to Orme Wilson. Rumors of debt and a failed loan led to a family dispute, a banishment from Miss Astor's circle, and his disappearance for over a decade. He reportedly roamed Cape Horn, Rio Jangira, and San Francisco in a sailor’s role, never seen again in New York.

Currie Astor Wilton Torui New York Miladelphia ‘Times Misa Carrie Astox Orme Wilson Carrie Asin Way Tovor Veterans of Society Patenen Miss Astor Mr. Astor Cape Horn Rio Tarmadze Or Wagely

Speakers Gavels Gifted to Capitol Leaders Across Eras

An official recalls gavels presented to speakers and leaders, noting many are ornate with silver or gold clasps and historic ties. Some derive from ships or construction sites, and owners like Mrs Reed and Mrs Blaine collect them for display. Normal daily work calls for simple gavels, not these ornate pieces.

Tre- Hanne Omicar Capitol Washington Star Somme Speaker Reed Blaine Maine Reed California Cox New York Hugjpand Hlaine

Wealthy Collector of Huttone Dies near Vienna

Arthur Hamilton, collector and eccentric Englishman, died near Vienna leaving astonishing holdings including 20,000 button samples from world armies and 252 fans once owned by famed women. An editor’s office boy quips about discerning character by appearance amid changing times.

Arthur Hamilton Vienna

All Powerful Question Hones Talk on Manhood

Fragmentary notes reflect clipped dialogue and scattered phrases about manhood and reform. Names appear garbled and context unclear, with stray references to newspapers like the Indianapolis Journal and Hoxbury Gazette. The item reads like a collage of quotes, not a coherent report.

Wille Tint Indianapolis Journal

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