Doctor Halts Heartbeat in Chicago Exhibition
An exhibitor at 26 State Street in Chicago demonstrated heart stoppage and suspended beats under Dr TG Mason. The patient’s veins pulsed, eyes closed, and breath gasped as the physician claimed total stoppage for up to 20 seconds before normal function resumed. The curious display drew spectators and potential wider interest in hypnotism and occult studies.
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Chicago
G. Ganialt
TG Mason
State Street
de Mason
de Abbott
Sinneapolis
Tr. Abbott
Across the Circle Route to Alaska Arctic Service
The pontifice department plans a Migrant Arctic route forming a mail and search line from Be Mackeel to Morton LAr, via Rabiy Pinder station and Kuteebum, extending to Colevin bay. The aim is to provide temperate, reliable service for the summer mail and freight through an ice route with limited trips from December through May.
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Washington
Ponuiifice Department
Alaska
Arctic
Mackeel
Coslakiix
Rabiy Pinder
Morton Lar
Nartoe Fey
Colevin Bay
Brut Ie
Sutier
Texas House Passes Bill For Girls Institute in Austin
The piece notes Texas lawmakers debating a bill to establish a girls institute in Austin and discusses broader state policy and wartime measures. It references revenue, taxation, and interior department decisions affecting pension and disability claims related to the war with Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas House
Girls’ Institute
Austin
Tex
Ras
Pile disorders and treatment concerns raised by Dr Radway and Co
A garbled historical item discusses treatment methods from Dr Radway and Company in New York for piles. The text hints at remedies, surgery concerns, and costs, with fragments referencing piles pain and bowel issues. The readable parts point to medical advice and product claims from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radway
COL
New York
Snisch
Reluble Compiste Absorp At Lat In A M Ber Bex Roig
Fragmentary note describes a company RADWAY & CO sending by mail items named New Sock. Relub leaky text hints at Lat in aM Ber Bex Roig and Arug. Partial details imply a commerce or shipment context without clear dates or addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Women Bet Prohibition Debate Shapes Racing Season
Fragmented text discusses betting rules and the impact on racing and licenses. It mentions anti-poor sentiment, potential amended orders, and debates over which groups may bet. The piece references jockeys and trainers, season limits, and a vote or decision affecting forthcoming racing activities.
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Roy Ten Agin
Sidiexeur
Seisenen
Atime
Aise
Esvetl
Essaraba
Monster New Gun Promises Great Advance in Firepower
A fragmentary report hails a new firearm claimed as the greatest advance in weaponry, featuring immense power and size, with demonstrations noted at a harbor and mentions of a large price and high German or American manufacturing claims. The text references trials and kiln steel work, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Chattanooga Saloon Ordinance Battle Ends In City Hall
Chattanooga council kept the liquor ordinance intact after a heated clash with church leaders and reform outfits. Dr Alonza Meck urged the lake congregation to protest the amendment but city women from WCTU and other groups marched to City Hall, demanding the original 30 oclock closing time remain. A committee was appointed and the ordinance was not amended.
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Chattanoges
Council of
Chattanooga
Sabha
Alonza Meck
W. C.T
Secuties
Died in Poverty in Jefferson O Apru
The body of Foran Joes, an elderly resident of Jefferson, was found in his shanty Sunday evening. Neighbors reported the deceased, once a state senator, had suffered deep poverty, with his father and wife described as relying on limited support. Jordan Jones had been sent to the county poorhouse, and help was refused for the deceased’s burial expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson. O
Foran Joes
Tate Heleer
Bais
Henry Joes
Moesseipol
Bam
Duledine
Bor
Jordan Jones
Seite
Weavers Strike at Pawtucket Valley Mills
Weavers at Robert Knight's mill in Lipitt struck today over wage raises. About forty five workers joined, marking the fifth mill in Pawtucket valley and the eighth in the state to join strikes. Roughly two thousand operatives are affected.
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Robert Knight
I Lipitt
Pawtucket Valley
She
Taiste Etek
Trust Controversy Delays Kansas Charter for New Jersey Company
Kansas charter board grapples with anti trust concerns over a New Jersey trust seeking incorporation. The company failed to provide detailed financial disclosures, delaying final action. Proponents warn charter denial could cost thousands of Kansas jobs, while opponents fear legal protections for a trust dominating zinc and lead output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanyon Zinc Company
Kansas
New Jersey
Lawyeos
Combina Zine Company
Young Takes Charge of Soldiers' Orphans' Home
Rev W H Youngs named new superintendent of the soldiers' orphans home at Atchison taking charge tomorrow from Major C W Woodworth. State board of charities arrives from Beloit this afternoon to oversee the change. Citizens complain over Woodworth removal amid claims of his exultant disposition and past management of the children.
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W. HH. Youngs
Presbyterians Want Him Governor Invited to Deliver a Commencement Address
President J C Miller of the College of Emporia sends Governor Stanley an urgent request to speak at the college graduating class on June 7. The governor already accepted Kansas University address on that date, so Emporia’s invitation seeks a June 8 slot or a rearranged program if he accepts.
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J. C. Miller
College of Emporia
Stanley
Kansas University
Emporia College
Lucky to Live There in Emporia Under Republican Appointments
Since the Populists were overthrown, Emporia residents have gained favorable posts under the Stanley administration. Dr. T. C. Biddle led the Topeka asylum, W. P. Wilcox watched at the state house, Judge C. H. Graves served on the court of visitation, and J. W. Malloy, a veteran Republican, now heads the tailoring department at Hutchinson reformatory, with appointments influenced by United States District Attorney Lambert.
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Coun
Emporia
Stanley
T. C. Biddle
Topeka Asylum
W. P. Wilcox
State House
C. H. Graves
Court of Visitation
J. W. Malloy
Hutchinson Reformatory
Lambert
United
Record of Senate Journal details and prize award noted
A fragment discusses the Senate journal soon to be published with details on bills introduced by senators and copied for complete law identification. It names Tom Anderson of Shawnee as Senate prize winner for most passed bills, with M. M. Haskins as runner up. Mention of Benson of Butler county, three bills, and a cashier’s death ends the excerpt.
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Senate
Getails
J. W. Morphy
Senate Journal
Spussor Tom Anderson
Shawnee County
Benson
Butler County
Henson
Remai
Why Heiner Was Beaten and a Job Loss Tale
Osage City man R C Heiner, popular and capable but not named to the court of visitation, faced a beating tied to his fallout with the Railroad Association and a lost job. The piece questions if political favoritism and business neglect influenced his misfortunes, while defending his professional standing despite the incident.
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Bob Heizer
Heiner
Osage City
R. C. Heiner
Court of Visitation
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Tough Men and Health
An elderly ad proclaims Pierec s Golden Medical Discovery strengthens digestion and liver function, purifies blood, and boosts nerves to turn weak men into strong providers. It frames indigestion and impurities as root causes, claims the remedy cures disease and builds vitality, and warns against substitutes.
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Pierec
Kcal Dimtovery
Aed Petister
Maeoe
Mrs Hanback Aide Likely Matron Of Topeka Insane Asylum
State board of charities nearly settles on Mrs Lewis Hanback of Argentine as matron of the Topeka insane asylum. The post pays 1000 dollars yearly. Widow of Lewis Hanback, a Kansan pioneer, she receives Republican and veteran support.
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Topeka Insane Asylum
Pisce
State Board of Charities
Lewis Hanback
Topeka
Mirs. Hanback
Hanback
Chanute Candidate Seeks State Fish Commissioner Post
Grant Hart of Chanute arrives in Topeka with backing from Chanute editor Alfred Gibson and Republicans Charles M. Cox Ed McClellan to seek appointment as state fish commissioner. Gov may name appointee soon. Another candidate from Coffeyville is James Milliken backed by Speaker Pro Tem Benefel.
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Grant Hart
Chanute
Topeka
Charles M. Cox
Ed. McClellan
Alfred Gibson
James Milliken
Coffeyville
Benefel
Jamaica and Hemming Fail to Reach Compromise on Tariff
Kingston Jamaica April 6 Sir Augustus Hemming the governor and the Representatives have failed to reach a compromise on issues pending for weeks. The governor refuses to withdraw additional official members and the tariff bill was forced through. The Representatives protested unanimously, a move that could spur a push to join the steward islands and seek annexation to the United States. No major demonstrations against the governor have been reported.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Sir Augustus Hemming
Steward Islands
United States
Iowa Falls in Line Des Moines in April 6
The board of control of state institutions will establish a twine factory at a penitentiary. About 3,100 convicts are housed at Anamosa and Fort Madison. At Anamosa there are few jobs, so the board aims to produce much of Iowa twine and cut prices by 25 to 33 percent versus trust prices of the past two years.
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Des Moines
Tira
Board of Control of State
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Anamica
Portu guese labor plan rumored for Hawaii
Dispatches from Honolulu claim a secret movement aims to flood Hawaii with 5000 to 10000 Portuguese laborers from the Azores. The plan, tied to Japanese exclusion laws, may involve Italian ships or overland routes via Tacoma. Immigrants said to be imported as free settlers amid secrecy.
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Tacoma
Wash
Honolulu
Hawaii
Azore Islands
Cape Fiora
United States
Railroads weigh cheap west rates at Chicago meeting
Western passenger agents convene in Chicago to decide if unified low rates on Missouri river routes should be matched by other lines. Union Pacific resists $5 Chicago to Missouri river path, aiming to force rate conditions, potentially triggering a Western rate war. Proposals include $5 Chicago to Missouri river and adjusted downstream fares, with implications for St Paul pricing.
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Chicago
Western General
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Missouri River
Union Pacific
West
Northwest
Montana
North Pacific Coast
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
St. Paul
Officials Order Eight-Wheel Moguls For Alton Locomotives
The Chicago and Alton Railroad orders eight wheel moguls from Baldwin of Philadelphia instead of ten wheel locomotives. Tests over months show eight wheel engines with six drivers and two trucks can haul more cars with less weight on drivers. Engines weigh 160000 pounds, have 20 inch cylinders, 210 psi steam, 63 inch drivers, 50 feet long, and tenders carry 6000 gallons of water and ten tons.
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Bloomington
Til
Chicago & Alton’ Offeisis
Baldwin Company
Philadelphia
Beer Shipment Heads to Manila From Emporia Gazette
A large consignment of twenty one cars of Pabst beer, billed to San Diego, is prepared to be loaded aboard the Santa Fe steamer Shangtuang. The shipment will be sent to Manila and added as an extra section to train 33.
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Santa Fe
Emporia Gazette
Hori
San Diego
Manila
Vanderbilt gains control of Monon and Lake Erie railways
Evansville Indiana dispatch reports F P Jeffries returning from Cleveland and Cincinnati that the Vanderbilt interests have secured control of the Monon and the Lake Erie and Western railroads. Negotiations are under way to gain control of the C H and D and prospects are bright for success. The Big Four is to operate the Monon.
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Monca
Lake Erie & Western
Cincinnati
Evansville
Ind
F.P. Jeffries
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Scott’s Emulsion as strengthening and blood enriching. It claims the product combats weakness and disorders, invigorates nerves, and builds fat, urging readers to buy from Scott & Bowne in New York.
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Scott
Rail rumors deny Texas Pacific merger with Missouri Pacific
Fort Worth Texas April 6 Treasurer Satterlee states no truth in reports that the Texas Pacific will merge into the Missouri Pacific system. He attributes the rumor to bond exchanges and Iron Mountain taking Texas Pacific bonds at 65 cents on the dollar. Iron Mountain will hold bonds as collateral for its own 4 percent. Death notices report W C Wright of Toronto Canada, former chairman of the Order of Railway Conductors, died suddenly at Chatham. In St Joseph, Mo the Rock Island Railroad pays $28,000 to clear ten-year-old depot rental judgments for depot improvements.
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Reeds
Fort Worth
Tex
Satterlee
Texas & Pacific Railway
Texas Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
W. C. Wright
Cedar Rapids
Order of Railway Conductors
Chatham
William ©. Wright
Toronto
Ceanada
Wright
Order
United States
Rock Island
St. Joseph
Union Depot Company
Rock Island Railway
Porto Rican Sentiment Favorable to Existing Conditions
New York April 6 Major CW Watkins and Horatio S. Ruebens of the Insular commission sent by the war department to Porto Rico to study civil affairs returned to New York aboard the transport McPherson. The commission found native sentiment largely satisfied with annexation and noted progress in civil government, taxation, courts, roads, and local laws with the final report due to the secretary at war.
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New York
CW. Watkins
Horatio S. Ruebens
Insular Commission
War Department
Porto Rico
McPherson
Kennedy
Henry W. Curtis
San Juan
Ruebens
United States
Santiago
General Wood
Larned Pioneer Dead Doctor W S M Rhea
Doctor W S M Rhea died at his Larned home Tuesday from heart disease and dropsy. A longtime western Kansas physician, he served Pawnee County in the state legislature, was mayor of Larned for two terms, and held roles with pension boards and railroad medical service. Funeral was at the Methodist church with civic honors, and all business paused 10 am to 4 pm. He leaves a wife and a large family.
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Larned
W. SM. Rhea
Kansas
Pawnee County
Government Pension Board of
Aminers
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Methodist Church
Larned Lodge L O.O. P
B. F. Larned
Many Kansans Enlist in Kansas City Recruiting Office
In Kansas City the recruiting station led by Sergeant Mejor Sorenson and Lieutenant Haines drew a steady stream of new recruits. Thirty eight men were awaiting dispatch to regiments, with more expected before the lieutenant returns. Recruits are housed in local boarding houses under federal pay.
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Kansas City
Mejor Sorenson
Wid la
Nelson Bulldit
Haines
Fifth Cavalry
Sorenson
Leutenant
Sam
Harsans
Emporia
Raymond
St Atchison
Investigation Delays as Charge at Home Sparks Probe
A board meeting at the Home for fs met to discuss a reported charge against Vandiver, superintendent, prompting a legislative probe. Witnesses testified, and the board heard that Vandiver allegedly kissed an inmate. no action was taken. Committees plan a future hearing with Wourd and W. Cameron.
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Chiilleathe
Qieeplof
Tte International
Vandiver
Sandiver
Aareths
Wourd
W. S. Cameron
Huntsville
Lincoln Monument Plan in Springfield Aimed at $1 Million
The Illinois House Appropriations Committee adopted Curtis's plan to erect a new Lincoln monument in Springfield at a total cost of 1 000 000 dollars. An initial 102 000 dollars is to be appropriated immediately, with Congress asked to fund 500 000 dollars and 400 000 dollars to be raised by popular subscription. The bill was reported to the House and moved to the second reading.
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Springfield
House Committee On Appropriations
Mn Curtis
Congress
House
Study of hen finance sparks fear for profits in Chicago
Chicago researchers warn that Mrs Hen and her family may be laundering money via poultry markets. The analysis estimates annual chicken and egg consumption, prices, and potential profits, projecting gains from disputed farming practices that could alter national poultry economics.
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Chicago
Salt Water Street Commission
Heute
Hen
United States
Jones for Governor in Ohio campaign in Toledo and Columbus
Toledo and Columbus Republicans seek to back Mayor Jones for Ohio governor though his stance is unclear. Democrats hint at a potential nomination, while Jones has aligned with the Republican party in past campaigns. He favors municipal ownership of public utilities amid party speculation.
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Toledo
Jones
Columbus
Ohio
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