Remedy Is Death in Radical New York Creed
New York July 17. Mrs Janet Montgomery McGovern leads the Association for the Love of the Human Species a group advocating merciful death for the incurably ill deformed and insane via electrocution. She and Chauncey Montgomery McGovern describe their marriage as based on race and reason and push reforms to law and education including compulsory euthanasia for the incurable and broader state care changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Janet Montgomery-McGovern
Ita
Wes
Oll
Chauncey Montgomery-McGovern
Innersen College
Festinnd
New York State
Society For the Perfection
Mra. Mimteom
Ery McGovern
Association For the Perfection of the
Front Ue Utne
Heaven
Hell
Helen Kelter
Laura Britt Ween
Uber
de Witt
Harry Risers
Iitle
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Society for the Betterment of the Human Species Platform
A scanned excerpt presents a controversial platform advocating eugenic style rules and compulsory euthanasia for certain disabled individuals, pledging to discourage fashion trends and promote classical attire. It includes quotes from Mrs. Montgomery McGovers and discusses religion, marriage based on intellect, and brutal views on crime and insanity.
Newfoundland dog goes down St Louis chute ride
Henry W Bohie owner of a St Louis dog takes his Newfoundland Towser down the Grand avenue chute with Dr Peppering watching. The dog resists efforts to dislodge him but rides the gondola to the bottom and begs for more, wagging his tail and returning to the top eager to try again. Towser’s bold stunt makes him a chute enthusiast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Henry W. Bohie
St. Louis Vehicle Owners' Association
Verybody
Dng
Mr. Bohle
Old Towser
Heying
Mrs Hay Escape After Omnibus Crash in Hyde Park
London July 17 Mrs John Hay wife of the US ambassador narrowly escaped a fatal accident when a public omnibus struck her coach as it left Hyde Park. The pole pierced the rear panel near her head but she remained fearless and drove to Carlton House Terrace after the pole was removed. omnibus driver detained. Also notes a July 20 1887 Sante Fe Route excursion to southwest states with low fares and stopovers described by agent W C Garvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hay
London
John Hay
United States
Hyde Park
Place Agal
Carlton House Terrace
Arkansas
Arizona
Oklahoma
Texas
Great Southwest
W.C. Garvey
A. T
Reasons Why Chamberlains Remedy Best for Bowel Ailments
Historical advert claims Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy provides instant stomach relief and universal cure claims for dysentery diarrhoea and infantile cholera with emphasis on safety pleasant taste and wide availability. Promotes Laxation Bromo Carb as accompaniment and guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Don’t Stop Tobacco Don’t Stop Tobacco Baco Cure
Fragmented ad style notice mentions tobacco product cure, pricing at fifty cents and related promotional phrases. Readable names and concrete details are limited. provides a brief, single-item reference to a cure and purchase price.
The Only Scientific Cure for the Tobacco Habit
Sudden removal is injurious to the nervous system. Eureka Chem offers a cure from Odette Original? Cresse of Wisconsin claims thousands cured where others fail. One par box guarantees refund if it does not cure. Local druggist may stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Chem. O. le Cresse
Wis
Tanner Returns From Paris to New York Artist
New York July 14 Jenny O Tanner the American painter of The Raising of Lazarus arrived from Paris where his work is in the Lukemboure gallery. He will stay in the United States until mid September then resume work abroad. Today he visited his family in Philadelphia. An informal Waldorf dinner honored him with guests including Robert Ogden Dr H B Frissell and sculptor George Gray Barnard.
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New York
Jenny O. Tanner
Lazar
Paris
Tanner
Robert Cg Ogden
Ogden
H. B. Frissell
Hampton Institute
Hampton
George Gray Barnard
George W. Crary
Ohio grocers plead guilty in colored sugar case
In Columbus on July 17 grocers arrested for selling colored sugars begin pleading guilty and paying fines. Christian Ipp of Louis Heusheer & Co. Cleveland admitted guilt and paid fine and costs totaling a little over 340. Blackburn reports many others intend to plead guilty to avoid costs.
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Ohio
Columbus
Christian Ipp
Louis Heusheer & Co
Cleveland
Blackburn
Europe
Stonewalls Buttons At Turner Ashby Camp Meeting
Winchester July 17 At the Turner Ashby Camp meeting Dr Williams McGuire presented two buttons cut from Stonewall Jacksons coat after his death wound Dr Hugh McGuire of Richmond who amputated Jacksons arm gave the buttons to his brother Capt Romer of the Third New York cavalry now a newspaper editor at Schoharie NY sent through Mr C B Reuss and ex Governor Holiday a sash said to have belonged to Gen Ashby when captured by the New York cavalry in a picket post surprise
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Winchester
Turner Ashby
Williams
McGuire
Stonewall Jackson
Hugh McGuire
Richmond
Jackson
Romer
Third New York Cavalry
Schoharie
N. Y
CB. Reuss
Holiday
Ashby
Newee
Cambridge Institutions Benefited by Mrs Handas Will
In Boston July 17 three Cambridge institutions receive portions of a 110000 bequest from Mrs Handas who died eight months ago. The Prospect Union gets 20000 Radcliffe College 20000 and the Foxcroft Club 70000 for a new clubhouse with the rest allocated as specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cambridge
Mra. Handa
Prospect Union of
Foxcroft Club
Harvard
Radcliffe College
Prospect Union
Hermit Cameron East Sees Washington Hopes to Meet President
Comrade Hugh Cameron marched through Washington on July 17 wearing a banner stating his mission for governmental reform. He ignored the heat and crowds and planned to seek an audience with President McKinley the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermit Cameron
Washington
Hugh Cameron
Cameron
McKinley
Princeton Professor Heads to Acoma Enchanted Mesa
Professor William Dibbey of Princeton College reached Albuquerque on his way to Acoma to explore the Enchanted Mesa. He plans to depart for Port Gate for camping gear, then to Laguna Park before leaving for Menasha. In Menasha a public meeting funded a park land and a $25,000 library gift, with ED Smith presiding over the Woodenware firm.
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Libbey
Acoma
Albuquerque
N. M
William Dibbey
Princeton Clege
Port Gate
Commissary Department
Laguna
Menasha
Wis
ED. Smith
Turner Ark
Menasha Woodenware Company
Buckien Arnica Salve advertised for wide range of ailments
An old advertisement touts Buckien s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin conditions with a money back guarantee and 23 cents per box. Sold by K Jones Fifth and Kansas Ave includes return policy and dated ticket offers for Santa Fe Route and a listed insect powder claimed to be safe and stain free.
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Buckien
K. Jones
Fifth
Kansas Ave
Santa Fe
Not a Cloud in 1892 Outlook Says Dun Review
R G Dun and Co reports improved crop prospects and demand, with activity rising in building and wool, and iron ore movement at Saulte Ste Marie hitting record levels. Wheat prices lift, cotton markets cautious, and rail and fuel supplies stabilizing amid industry-wide optimism despite coal strikes and drought pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Saulte Ste Marie
Birike
Jung
Truness
West Virginia
Rustralis
South
Atlantic
New England
Dreuth
Boston
Lee
Bessemer
United States
Canada
Bradstreet's
Pittshare
Massachusetts
Rhode
Philadelphia
Chitibesy
Bar Iron Mills
Australia
Europe
India
Argentine
Electric bitters advertised for old people bowel and kidney relief
An old remedy called Electric Bitters claims to aid digestion and strengthen organs without stimulants, priced 50 cents and $1 at J. K. Jones Drug Store on Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue. A customer testimonial from Predemexsinwe Missouri cites bowel trouble relief after trying it, and additional notes advertise free button sewing and laundry services.
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J. K. Jones
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
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Topeka Transfer Co
BACON
Kansas City Ladies
Collenet
Veni Rues
Eamsur
Carey Mrt
Muna ‘Tehart
Eagle’s
C Cigar
Kansas City
Frank Long
Thayer Co
Joe Prompt
Chas
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Tso
Association For the
Montgomery McGovern
Ong
Prure
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Neshville
Tens
Dog
Lazarus
Stonewall
Prined Relica
Charlestown
Randall
Radcliffs College
U.S
SAY
R.G. Dun & CO
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Coe
Institute
Buffalo
Feace
Pierce
de. Pierce
W.L. Douglas
Akio
W. L.ninglas
Brockton
Maz
Topken Cash Dry Goods Co
Hansas Ave
Arthur Massey
West Fifth Street
National Stables
Gilchrist Bros
Uae
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J. Bradley
Mgr
East Fifth Street
Topema
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Ofice
HE Sanson Avenue
Fillmore Street
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