Radiator Confrontation Over Missing Son In Detroit Store
A Detroit man confronts a radiator shop about his son William Bright, recalling his described “chain lightning look.” The exchange reveals concern over William’s knowledge of coal stoves and boilers, ending with the seller offering a radiator for seven dollars as the father laments his son’s misjudgment and possible consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bright
Detroit
William
Biler
Detroit Free Press
The Corner Stone of the Homa on Petticoat Rule
A column contrasts marital tensions with household governance. It argues wives often speak more and may overstep, while praising tact, selflessness, and the ideal of a harmonious home. It cites Mr. Gardner on turning a house into a home beyond mere workshop or showcase.
Tickling a Rhinoceros at the Philadelphia Zoo
The zoo head keeper Bryne notes animals respond to tickling, sharing insight on nerve spots behind the neck in cats and near the jaw in a hippo. He dabs the hippo’s jaw area and the creature opens its enormous mouth in playful reciprocity at the Zoological Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Garden
Bryne
Philadelphia Times
Leavitt Arrested in Chicago Linked to Hadock Murder
Sioux City report says H L Leavitt, implicated in Rev Hadock’s murder, was arrested in Chicago on the 7th after a dramatic arrest. Warrants issued for others and two arrests made. Leavitt may turn state’s evidence. Wood, Sioux City attorney, pursued clues and Leavitt surrendered at his urging. Other detainees include Fred Munchrath Jr and Henry Sherman. bonds set at 5000. Arensdorf arrested in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
H. L. Leavitt
Haddock
Chicago
Leavitt
D. W. Wood
Adams
Mobile
Alabama
Mr. Wood
Wood
Fred Munchrath, Jr
Henry Sherman
John Arensdorf
Davenport
Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Cure by St Jacobs Oil for Perry County clerk
Mr J E Bonsal of New Bloomfield Perry County Pennsylvania, a court clerk, suffered rheumatics over thirty years. After spending hundreds on doctors and remedies with no relief, he used St Jacobs Oil and was completely cured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bonsal
New Bloomfield
Perry Co
St. Jacobs
Ely
D. T. Higginson
Lake At
Chicago
Owego
Trial of Garnett Prince Albert Mail Robber Concludes
The Regina Manitoba trial finds Garnett guilty of the mail robbery. He is sentenced to fourteen years in the Strong Mountain penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnett
Prince Albert
Regina
Manitoba
Strong Mountain
Credit to Red Star Cough Cure From Union Pacific Agent
Mr Geo W Watts Union Pacific San Francisco says Red Star Cough Cure benefited coughs and colds. No opiates mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Watts
Union Pacific Railway
San Francisco
Cal
British Canadian warning on raids from Montana tribes
A communication from Canada reports Piegans Blackfeet and Gros Ventres crossing the border into British territory from the Northwest. Several battles with casualties are noted and Bloods may follow. The document asks for measures to meet these hostiles. Bayard forwards to the War Department and Indian Bureau for action to protect settlers and peaceful Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. West
Secretary of State
Governor General
Council of Canada
United States
Northwestern
Gros Ventres
Great Reservation
Montana
Bayard
War Department
Indian Bureau
Lannon Wins Savage Glove Fight in Tremont Hall
A boxing match in Tremont Street hall featured Joe Lannon of South Boston and Frank Hearld of New York with about 200 spectators. Eight three minute rounds were fought under fair play rules, ending when Lannon landed a decisive blow in the last half of the sixth to win the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Tremont Street
Joe Lanpon
Frank Hearld
New York
Lannon
Salvation Army member kills man over curfew dispute
English Salvation Army member Robert Van Brunt shot and killed Will Roy son of Simon Roy of Castile New York after a dispute over Eva Roy's late sitting up. Van Brunt was arrested following the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert van Brunt
Salvation Army
Will Roy
Simon Roy
Castile
N. Y
van Brunt
Eva
Roy
Arres
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted For Malaria Relief
An old newspaper note promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a preventive against malarial fevers caused by stagnant water and decaying matter. It touts protection for fatigue and stomach disorders and cites use along the Lessops Panama Canal excavation. It also mentions Perry Davis Pain Killer as a stomach remedy sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lessops
Panama Canal
Hostetter
Perry Davis
Leavitt Arrested in China in Haddock Murder Case
H L Leavitt implicated in the Haddock murder is arrested in China. An unrelated ad notes Hall’s Hair Renewer promises dandruff prevention and Forsaken hair care. Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is recommended for colds and coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Leavitt
Mr. Haddock
China
Ayer
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing blood and curing a range of ailments from skin eruptions to scrofula and lung consumptions. It claims relief for salt rheum, fever sores, enlarged glands, eating ulcers, weak lungs, coughing, bronchitis, and digestive issues with sovereign effectiveness, sold by druggists.
Queen signs decree freeing Cuban slaves from terms
The queen frees slaves in Cuba from the remainder of their servitude terms. Also noted is medical advertising for piles and fistulas, with Dr. Pierce's Pellets promoted for bilious acts, and a mention of the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo. The Episco pal church holds its triennial convention in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Triennial Convention of the Episcopal Church of the United States
Chicago
South Carolina Receives Extra $10000 From Peabody Trustees
The Peabody fund of trustees adds ten thousand dollars to aid Charleston’s devastation. State librarian W H H Taylor of St Paul testifies to relief from rheumatism after using McCaine's St Paul Chemical Oil, noting rapid improvement. Senator Mitchell of Pennsylvania is mentioned in connection with rheumatic eye use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody Fund of Trustees
South Carolina
Charleston
W. H. H. Taylor
St. Paul
McCaine
Ruggis
Storm Signals and the Great D Disease Remedy
The article warns that a fatal lung disease begins with skin eruptions and outward signs of blood poison. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for disorders arising from bad blood, claiming it improves appetite digestion and strengthens the wasting body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Miss Cleveland Edital Life Editor Gets Fifty Weekly
Miss Cleveland receives fifty dollars per week for editing Literary Life. Multiple tonic and health claims follow, advertising various products and claims from J P Alle Druggist St Paul Minn Caswell Hazanp Co New York. Sold by Druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Allen
J. P. Alle
St. Paul
Minn
Mensman
Caswell, Hazanp Co
New York
Poisoned by Scrofula and Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promise
An advertisement touts scrofula as a blood taint to be cured by Hood’s Sarsaparilla. It claims the tonic purifies and builds the system, offering testimonials about improved appetite, health, and healing of sores and boils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howd
Hood
L. L. Linszy
Bugbee House
Putnam
Asa Etpet
South Bend
Ind
Hood’s Sarsaparilla advertised by Hood & Co
An advertisement promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla available at all druggists for one dollar or six bottles for five. Prepared by C. I. Hood & Co Apothecaries in Lowell Massachusetts offering 100 doses per dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I. Hood & CO. Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Tor
Chicago
MA Magnetic Shield Co
Central Music Hall
Til
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Richmond
Washington
Knights of Labor
South
Lahs Bho
Gen. Grevy
Senate
Dr. Pierce
Atc
Senator Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Lyon
Ian Ie
Corus
Reoolvent
Care and Chemical Co
Stalds
Burns
Uise
Perry Davis Payer Teady
J. A. 5An
Merchants Hotel
Broadway
TOMEN
Benith Laas
Earth
Linbig
USA
Eac
ELY Brothers
Lacrosse
Wis
So. & Noyes Bro’s & Cutler Wholesale
Shppard & CO
Cincinmati, A
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Urgand
Carpenter Western Depot
J. Howard Foote
Baker & Thompson
Damagers
Wasasa Ave
N. W.N. UL
Dr. Tutt
Frey
Ala
W. H. Elrod
Tutt
Murray St., N. Y
Marsh
Mich
F. B. Colley
Milwaukee
A . Penick
R. Penick, Sr
Josefn, Mo
Pensions Eee
M. Sites & Co
Washington, D. C
A. P. Lacey
Attorneys Vente. Vp
Co. Ae
Madam Z
Larrie
Ill
E. J. Johnson
Barcay See
Louis Bagger & CO
Washington, D.C
Toledo
Wilson
Powel Mills Feed Mills
Wilson Bros
Easton
D.O
Associated Fanciers
Philadelphia
P. Lovell’s Sons
Bass
Joseph Gillotts
Ronan
Guaran
Horne
Isaac Thompson
John L. Thompson
SONS
Woodward & Company
Cory Exchange
Minneapolis
L Advances
Lsower
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