Strange New Shrub Claims Kidney and Bladder Cure
An advertisement touts a shrub with alleged cures for Bright's disease, rheumatism, gravel, female complaints, and urinary disorders. It cites testimonials from W. B. More, James Yeang, and others, promising free samples and urging readers to spread the word. Address The Church Chine Comepath, 407 Fourth Avenue, New York, for a large free sample.
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James Yeang
Kent
Mike Ustges
The
Church Chine
A.T
Fourth Avenue
New York
Fey
Wreck at Phoenix halts Southern Pacific traffic
A wreck near Phoenix Arizona suspends traffic with the Southern Pacific. Three freight cars derailed about two miles east of town, a section of track wiped out and a wagon crash loosened rails. No injuries reported among crews. two cars damaged and a coach following the incident.
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Phoenix
Arizaprusa
Southern Pacific
Alleh
Mancopa
Phoenix Road
Gallup
First Rainfalls Reach Northern New Mexico
Northern New Mexico received general rain on April 13, welcomed by Stopkimen. Sheepmen cheer as the limb season begins next week and the coed class is assured. This marks the first rain since last fall.
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Clayton
N. AL
New Mexico
Stopkimen
Beautiful Life of Frances Willard to be published in Chicago
Miss Anna Gordon longtime secretary to Frances E. Willard announces on April s1 in Chicago a May 1 release of The Beautiful Life of Frances Willard a full life history with grouped photographs of homes offices and family views Henry Somerset writes the Introduction and others like Dean Farrar Archdeacon Trelaine and Ella Elisabeth Stuart Phelps Ward contribute notable pieces from prominent figures including Mary Livermore Gloria Barton Susan B. Anthony and Ballington Booth Illustrious contributors deepen this portrait of Willard during her years in Chicago and beyond
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Chicago
Anna Gordon
Frances E. Willard
Frances 5
Witurg
Wiltord
Glora Barton
Susan B. Anthony
Ballington Booth
President to Restore Civil Service Posts Reported
The president will issue an order under the civil service law to classify offices and consider removing some from the list. Cabinet advice favors restoring chiefs and division heads to pre Cleveland era positions, with many offices moved back to exempt status.
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Civil Service Commission
de Barriente
Clevesi
Fsne
Cleveland
Emporia Presbytery Meeting Opens at Wellington
The Emporia Presbytery of the Presbyterian church convenes at the Wellington church at 8 p m. with 142 delegates expected from seven divisions including Sumner County churches. The session runs through Thursday with morning and evening meetings and delegates consist of pastors and elder representatives. Ford County political turmoil follows after a court ousts Bien and upholds Magrath’s election amid soldiers home ballots. Weather outlook predicts fair and warmer conditions across Kansas into Thursday.
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Wellington
Emporia
Presbyterian Church
Presty- Sumner County
Emparie
Ford County
Supreme Court
Wi Magrath
Bien
Magrath
Royle
Ed Laftie
Llegal
Math
Dudige City
Johrson
The
Spain blamed in Maine explosion say official testimony
Washington April 13 Consul General Lee told the senate committee there was no doubt Spanish agencies caused the Maine explosion though not General Blanco. He will testify again, and officials say he may reveal more about shore batteries and the mine. Detectives track three key Spanish officers and their movements the night of the blast. A sensational story claims Lee traced the submarine mine’s control and the secret Spanish keys used to trigger it.
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Washington
Lee
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Cuba
Maine
Blanco
Won
Montgomery
Havana
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Les
Suis
Spanish War Ships Sail to Join the Flotilla
A Washington dispatch reports Spain has withdrawn the cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo from Porto Rico and the flotilla is heading toward the Cape Verde Islands. The move sharpens naval balance as Cristobal Colon, Infanta Maria Teres and torpedo craft head for the same area, signaling a potential broader collision with the American fleet.
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Porto Rico
Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
Spain
Vizcaya
Almirante Quendo
Haavana
Cape Verde Islands
Wiccaya
Almirante Oquendo
Cristobal Colon
Infanta Maria Teress
Motlle
Ciudad de Cadiz
Furor
Terror
Pluton
Arete
Azor
Rayon
Oquendy
Cape Verde
Spain's War Plans Amid Atlantic Naval Buildup
Washington reports say Spain is assembling a fast fleet to oppose U S forces at Key West and Hampton Roads. A fort near Puerto Grande and a Cape Verde squadron with torpedo boats and fast cruisers suggests defenses along Cadiz and a retaliatory reach toward American coasts. The naval buildup could challenge Captain Sampson's squadron by maneuvering away and luring pursuit.
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New York
Navy Department
Key West
Hampton
Washington
Times
Puerto Grande
St. Vincent
Cape Verde
Cara 1
Cadiz
Tetanis
Sampson
Havana Aims to Defend With Escalating Naval Plans
Key West reports suggest Spain may reinforce Havana with a swift torpedo strike while a flying squadron could attempt a split at the Canaries. Analysts say Cape Verde forces are weak, favoring a quick American move to seize Havana and disrupt Alfonso XII while torpedo boats seek retaliatory action from El Muro and nearby ships.
Armada Moves as Spanish Torpedo Boats Reach Cape Verde
A New York dispatch from St. Vincent Cape Verde islands reports the second Spanish flotilla is expected soon with torpedo boats in port. Portuguese war vessels are due shortly. Cape Verde governor from Ports Praya will stay until the 14th amid word US Spain differences are settled. The transport Ciudad de Cadiz accompanies the fleet.
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New York
Herald
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Ports Praya
United States
Spain
Ciudad de Cadiz
American Play The Heart of Maryland Arouses London Crowd
The American play The Heart of Maryland was produced at the Adelphi theater in London last night and met with hearty reception. The Gret and second act drew special applause while the fourth act light comedy interlude slightly interrupted interest. Critics noted some parts as of striking merit.
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Heart OF Maryland
London
Adelphi Theater
Parkhill Mills Strike Delays Fitchburg Industry
Parkhill mills employees walk out over new wage schedule cutting about 23 percent of pay. Three mills employing roughly 1,100 workers halt operations, threatening city losses though expected to be brief. Workers picket and move to Stanearoy in early morning action. In New York, Hubert Barr wins $1000 damages ruling against the Sun over a 1896 asylum remark.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Parkhill Mills
Steikers
Stanearoy
New York
Hubert Barr
The
Sun
United States Circuit Court
Barr
Bryan to Washington
Reading Pa April 32 William J Bryan arrived here yesterday and was greeted by a large crowd at the station. He held an informal reception and lectured at the Academy of Music last night. A banquet followed where he spoke again before leaving for Washington.
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Reading
William J. Bryan
Academy of Music
Bryan
Washington
Wheat crop frost hits central west districts
Secretary Coburn of the state board of sericulture received a letter from Geo Watson noting frost and wind damage. He stated that wheat in the central and western areas will not exceed five percent.
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Coburn
State Board
Geo. Watson
Central
Westemn Ac
Why Not Take the Union Pacific News Train for Kansan City
Fragmented notice advertises a Union Pacific train leaving Sannag CY at dawn and Topeka by evening with a return option to Kansas City. It mentions departure times around 6 10 p m and 7 p m and references Steam Laundry at 114 West Lth as a contact point.
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Union Pacific
Kansan City
Sannag CY
Kansas City
Topeka
Sousa's The Bride Elect comes to Knickerbocker in New York
The Bride Elect, Sousa's first comic opera with English lyrics, premieres at Knickerbocker Theater in New York following approvals in Boston and Philadelphia. Minnie Maddern Fiske stars in two new plays at the Fifth Avenue, including A Bit of Old Chelsea, while German drama Love of the Finest Way translated by Margaret Merington also debuts.
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Wut
Mediterranean
Fifth Avenue
Minnie Maddern-Fiske
Chelsea
Oscar Beringer
London
Fiske
Margaret Merington
Women Exhibit at Paris Display Plan for United States Show
New York April 12 The Paris exposition will feature a women’s exhibit in connection with the United States display. Mrs Lediard Stevens invited war women from nearby cities to plan a productive women’s department. Proposals include a modeled house display to show American taste and comfort, hospital nurseries, and rooms showcasing women’s work and training. The effort aims to highlight public school influence and include fine arts and other skilled crafts.
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United States
New York
Paris
Stat
Hoxpttel Nurkes
Insane on Rock Island train prompts rescue at Blue Island
Joliet engineer Pickard, a well known Rock Island Road worker, suddenly went insane on the La Salle line and was removed from his cab by train crew. He had been assaulted a month earlier in Blue Island yards and later faced head pains. Trainmaster Sickels halted the train to prevent harm and took Pickard home for care.
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Pickard
Stckels
Sickels
Utes Scatter Settlers on Uncompahgre Reserve
Report from Vernal Utah April 18 notes only 16 claim holders remain on the Uncompahgre Reservation as Indians grow hostile. Settlers pull stakes near Green River and White River country. many abandon claims, asphaltum districts draw attention, weather reports show 39 degree low and 0.75 inch rainfall. Ex President Harrison returns to Indianapolis. a joke about a woman choosing to be a skirt dancer ends the column.
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Vernal
Utas
Green River
White River
Mit
Asphaltum Claims
Asphaltum District
Versatile Supplies for the Cubans
A Detroit Free Press item notes Mrs. McBride explains Cubans prefer ammunition to bread. She jokes biscuits could serve as food or cannon balls, reflecting wartime supply humor and civilian aid sentiment.
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Detroit Free Press
Explosive Test Destroys Yawlboat Off Chicago Breakwater
Ten pounds of the new explosive mirex destroyed a twenty-four foot yawl at the government breakwater near Harrison street. Inventor W J Darley led the test with government officials observing from Van Buren street pier. The boat vanished, stones and fish floated, and Darley predicted navy use if war with Spain occurs.
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Chicago
Harrison Street
W. J. Darley
Washington
Government Pier
van Buren Street
Mr. Darley
Inventor Darley
Mr Darley
Darley
Navy Department
Spain
Long
Mirex
Mahatma in Prison Seeker of Million Restore Held in Jail
Dr. R Guelph Norman arrived from India to win Charles Broadway Rouss's million for restoring a stationary healing power. He is jailed on Ludlow Street after his landlady Mrs. Schlatter accused him of borrowing 1000 and owing 1000 more for rent. A showy “Royal Asiatic Academy” and claims of large funding preceded his arrest. Deputy Walgering, in disguise, used a clairvoyant contact to trap him.
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New York
R. Guelph Norman
India
Charles Broadway Rouss
Ludlow Street
Orient
Iulda Schlatter
Walgering
Reuss
City of Washington to Sail to Havana Ends Cuba Mail Route
The City of Washington is to depart for Havana tomorrow marking the temporary end of U S postal service to Cuba. The Tampa route has closed and only this ship remains as a possible mail link, though sailing is not guaranteed.
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City of Washington
New York
Havana
United States
Cuba
Tampa
Fla
A B. Maze
Malls
Washington
Cording
Beeps
Crabbe
Matt Thie
A WORN-OUT FAD and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
An advertisement extols wholesome digestion using a tablet named Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets sold by druggists. It claims indigestion stems from the stomach and promotes after meal use of a vegetable essence and pepsin formula to aid digestion, asserting safety and clarity for consumers.
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Stuart
Diges
Star Shaft
Stich
Auart 'Co
Mars
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