HYDEROPHOBIA CURE Claim Cited From Physician Statement
A New York report states a physician claims hydrophobia can be cured by inducing strong perspiration. Dr. Chatlee BH Shepard of Brooklyn cites Turkish bath and related methods as producing recovery, referencing prior doctors and patients in a midsentence, error-filled dispatch. The piece notes the persistence of hydrophobia symptoms in a patient after a day of perspiration.
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New York
Dee 2
Hydro
Chatlee
Shepard
Brooelyn Pure
Cates
Buleson
Novel Bathers Insurance Proposed in Atlantic City
A quirky item notes a proposed one day bathers insurance plan in Atlantic City where a policy costs 1.00 to cover drowning risk. Credit attributed to Fred J Lietnlein with capital, and mentions White's Cream Vermine for worm treatment marketed to children. Nearby ads list Gen W Stansfield and Cremerte-Scott & Scott as local contacts.
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Atlantic City
N. J. Dee
Bathert
Polichoe
Inkuranek
Fred J. Lietnlein
Itte & Tone
W. Stansfield
Avenue
Millers Pharnsey
Cortinr
Tepeke Avenues
December Wheat Deal Nears Climax With 6 Million Bushels
Chicago reports the Letter wheat contract nearing its climax with 6 million bushels in cash wheat on hand. Traders fear shortages for December deliveries as the premium over May narrows and Armour expands binning to move grain from the Northwest. The market hinges on liquidation outcomes and the disposition of 600000 bushels of cash wheat for the December contracts.
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Chicago
Tee
Soo
Netan
Hue
Maruca
Inspection Department
Duluth
Minneapolis
Aspertiin Department
Xvain
Raritan River Flood Deluges Raritan Valley Areas
Heavy rainfall sent the Raritan River rising across the valley. Water inundated lowlands for miles, flooding bridges and basements from Bound Brook to Somerville. In Somerville and nearby tributaries, streams overflowed and floodwaters overtook streets and infrastructure with no major damage reported.
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Plainfield
Raritan
Bound Brook
Federation of Labor Aids English Engineers Strike Support
The Federation of Labor plans to aid English engineers on strike by appealing for contributions to a relief fund. The move comes as the committee on the president's report urges action to aid strikers and supporters amid restrictions on educational tests debated in Congress. Judge S. R. Peters travels to Washington on matters regarding the receivership of the American National Bank of Arkansas.
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Federation of Labor
Nashville
Tenn
American Federation of Labor
Committee On Ptrasdent
Inygland
Holiday Excursion Rates by Missouri Pacific
Holiday excursion rates announced by Missouri Pacific for travel between stations within 200 miles. Tickets sold December 24 25 26 and January first at reduced fare for round trip. Minimum rate is fifty cents. In Topeka the Cremerie at 126 Kansas Avenue cited as a good restaurant.
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Jan Wargath
Bt Tate
Topeka
Cremerie
Kansas Avenue
Scott & Scott
London critic sparked storm with interview on actresses morals
Clement Scott, famed dramatic critic, circulated advance sheets of a Great Thoughts interview attacking actress morality. He urged the editor not to publish but the piece appeared. Scott argued the talk was misrepresented and not an attack on the stage, yet he condemned actresses and noted hardships facing women who stay virtuous. He blamed English singers as least artistic and lacking humor while insisting many actresses live virtuous lives despite warning dangers.
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London
cClement Scott
Attiee
Prossesson
Scott
Stet
Engilsa
Hopper's Can't Agree Sparks Tense Company Conflict
Atlanta reports detail marital strife within the De Wolf Hopper company as Mrs Hopper vetoes travel arrangements and four-seat car policy clash with Hopper. Signed orders ban visitors from dressing rooms ahead of performances while Nellie Bergen, once prima donna, is said to be the focal point of a brewing rift possibly leading to disbandment.
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Atlanta
Dee
de Wolf Hopper
Edya Wallace Hopper
Warned of His Death in Dream Death of John Howard in Athens Ga
In Athens Georgia a prominent citizen John Howard died on Sunday after a young man named Howat dreamed thrice that he would die. Howat, deeply influenced by the dream, made final preparations, bid farewell to friends, and, despite urging from others, remained convinced of the foretold death. He kissed his wife and three children, then appeared to expire.
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Athens
Inec
John Howard
Howat
Shortest Bouts To Southern California Travel Notes
The Santa Fe Pullman palace and tourist sleepers offer free chair cars lit by electricity between Los Angeles and Santa Fe, describing a lighted railway service for travelers.
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California
Los Angeles
NO FAITH CARE A CALL TO STUARTS DYSPEPSIA TABLETS
Physicians claim faith aids cures while indigestion, nervous trouble, and heart issues persist. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets promise digestion, nourishment, and stronger nerves by supplying digestion enzymes and peptones, sold at 30 cents with a free booklet.
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Peteld
Sturarc
Stuart
Dinacetete
Stuart Cy
Mardie't
Whip a Preacher at Walnut Grove Church
In Webster City on December 2 two Miss Cunningham and Miss Gursten confronted Rev N A Forrest after he criticized dance attendees in a Walnut Grove Presbyterian sermon. They struck him with whips, leaving welts as he tried to shield himself. He could not finish the evening service and the assailants returned home.
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Webster City
N. A. Forrest
Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church
Herest
Little Gursten
Mary Cunningham
Gamg
Rey
Poreest
Mixa Cunningham
Miss Barstow
Lala
Women Prisoners Work For Comforts At City Jail
Police Matron Thorpe reports female inmates at the city jai have crafted six comforts including a 3x6 foot rug and two pillows and completed much mending and cleaning. They express pride in learning useful skills and hope to return home to aid families. Thorpe seeks material aid from friends to continue the project.
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Thorpe
Telephone central switchboard swap at Hee Wok Pines
The Hee Wok Pines central completed a rapid transfer from the old to the new switchboard yesterday under Superintendent C W McDaniel of the Dinsouri and Kansas Telephone. About 540 wires were moved in under ten minutes to the second floor new board with modern instruments and a large capacity. The system uses storage batteries and electricity for operation, with the terminal board on the second floor. The change aims to improve service and efficiency, with the old switchboard kept for storage and the new plant replacing the old setup.
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Telephone Central
Hee Wok Pines
Kansas Avenue
Hx & Repute
CW. McDaniel
Dinsouri and
Kansas Telephone Company
Geo. Buylves Siys
Hallo Stein
Kent
Et Telewoimn Uee Mtren Oyi
Hnevinng Tt
Tue Mimenust and
Sna Telephone Company
Congress proposes ban on flag display on goods and ads
Representative Barrett of Massachusetts introduces a bill to forbid placing or depicting the national flag or any representation of it on fabric, goods, or advertisements sold or displayed. An exception allows official regimental names and numbers for Grand Army posts to be used on their insignia.
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Washington
Barrett
Massachusette
United States
Chicago and New York buy Seeman quarry property
Bloomington Ind Dec 30 news item reports Chicago and New York investors led by the Monon vice president have purchased Seeman quarry property in town. The deal value is noted as about 5100 dollars.
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Indians Stone
Bloomington
Ind
Chicsgo
New York
Engiltalinte
Monon
Seeman Ae Aioe Quirey
Ews
Bunakirk
Thin City
Pittsburg Exhibit Drive Aims To Unite Kansas Cities
A.H. Grief of Pittsburg seeks appointment from State Auditor Morris to join the commission representing the star Hair Hair Renewer movement. The effort seeks cooperation from remaining Kansas cities to promote a traveling exhibit and public appeal next year.
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Pluccurg
Ecus An & Hunt
Kansas
A.H. Grief
Pittsiyre
Morris
Blind Pig Keeper Tries Suicide With Matches
Howard Johnson, owner of the White Franc in Evanston, jailed on a Hind pie charge, attempted suicide by drinking a solution of matches in water. He had begged for matches earlier, soaked them, and told officers he would rather die than serve 400 days in the bridewell.
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Chicago
Haward Johnson
Evanston
Johnson
M- Guide
Bridewell
Police raid breaks up dog fighting ring outside Cullom home
In Washington a raid near Senator Cullom’s Massachusetts Avenue residence led to the arrest of four men and a woman at a dog fight. The woman, identified as Alice Berry, claimed ignorance of the charges and complained of jail treatment. Names given by the men included John Almas and Jack Trumbo who said they were real estate agents. A report ties Mrs Ingersoll to the scene, a claim disputed by Mr Ingersoll.
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Washington, D. C
T He
Senator Cullowys
Massachusetts Avenue
Alice Berry
Mwn
Drew
Jonh Almas
Jack ‘Trumbo
Ingerholl
Copentagan
Mrs Astor Pushes Recognition For Remarried Daughter
New York December 20 Mrs Astor plans to press society to acknowledge her divorced and remarried daughter Mrs George C Haig who was Charlotte Aston Drayton wife of J Culeman Drayton. The mother will host an elaborate dinner for her daughter on December 24. Society awaits whether Mrs Astor will back her daughter and restore her standing after the Coleman-Drayton episode.
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New York
Astor
George C. Haig
Charlotte Aston Drayton
J. Culeman Drayton
Hale
Child Turns Green After Swallowed Brass Item
In St Twuls on December 20 Eleanor Fry, 38 months, was taken to the dispensary for treatment. The child swallowed a brass beer check that remained in the stomach, corroded by acids to verdigris, turning skin and eyes green. Dr. Kearney warned surgical relief if no improvement occurs.
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St Twuls
Elenor Fry
Kearney
Real estate transfers listed with multiple parties and tracts
Real estate transfers show several deeds: S S Lindsay to Real owner 500 dollars for tract blocks in College Hill addition Topeka. Taura A James and husband 1 dollar for tract in northwest quadrant S11-15. Philipps and wife to John Worth tract northwest W2-L1-15. Rulley and wife to Wm H Gle aty 1 dollar southwest quadrant e116. PON Metwin and wife to Wa 1 dollar southwest quadrant 20-12-16. George B Noble and wife to Wm H Gle NY 100 dollars southwest quadrant 29-12-16. Advert promotes Herbine for constipation indigestion vertigo and restless sleep with Geo W Stansford and Afsters Pharmacy.
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Numder
Holiday Excursion Rates From Vinton Pacific Railroad
The Vinton Pacific offers round trip tickets at a single fare for travel to Gil points within 200 miles. Tickets available December 24 25 and 31 1887 and January 1 1888. Final return by January 4 1888. Agents F Alewis city ticket and J C Fulton depot announce details. Take lunch at the Cremerie in Septe Scott, four doors north of the e stand.
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Vinton Pacific
Mit
F. Ale “ Ewis
J.C. Fulton
Cremerie
Scott
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Paynes
B. M. Payne & G
Hansas Ave
Burghart
Garonda
W.L. Douglas
Ety
Woon
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Kansas Ave
Cremerte—Scott & Scott
Letter
Missouri Pacific
Clement Scott
Osmotds
Hopper
de Wolf
Edna
Georgia
Webster City, Iowa
Cowhide
The
Presbyterian Church
Congress
Pittabusg-1
Farnsworth & Ashby
Sen. Cullom
Mrs. Astor
St Louis
N. K. Fairbank Company
Lous
Boson
J. M. Knight, Anti Ic Undertaker
R. T. Kreipe
Geo. W. Stansford
Afsters
Sixth
Topeka Avenues
Jewel Range, JR
Chaney & Morton
East Sixth Street
Western ‘Foundry and Machine Works
Baau Tenn
R. L. Cofran, Toptka, Kans
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