One Cent Check Incident at Newbury Post Office
Postmaster Me owa in Newbury handles a National Bank check for one cent. A letter addressed to Portuseater Mac Croaker triggers a review under postal laws. A teller’s delay and telegraph require a one cent stamp. the incident ends with the check framed and a $125 expense for postage and money order to deliver the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbury
Meowa
National Bank of Newburg
Kalin
Portuseater Mac Croaker
Wieh
Alice
Newture National Bank
McCronery
Amy Reet
Atari
All Adulterated Products Should Em Blazon the Truth
Washington March cession of the pure food committee dominated morning with credentials from Matthew Thimble showing 48 gtondanes of delicates representing 34 sine and Henry F Alvord reporting. Prof H W Wiley urged labeling all adulterated foods, arguing many articles are not harmed yet must be labeled for customer knowledge. The debate touched on the Brostue pure food bill and permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Matthew Thimble
Henry F. Alvord
UN Permanent Organisation
Wat
New Jersey
Menting
H.W. Wiley
Godeniturel Department
Morrow Promotes Kidney Cure Patent Drugs Claim
An ad touts Morrow of Springfield Ohio as the discoverer of Morrow’s Rhineolin and Kidnevides claimed to cure all kidney disorders. It asserts near instant relief for early symptoms and promises expert success in thirty years no disease will be curable, with sales at 50 cents a box or six for two dollars and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Na- Hire
Chemden Morrow
Springfield
Ohio
Morrow
Manis
Materia Medien
Rh Medicine Co
Alaska Homestead and Rail Road Plan Sparks Debate
Washington March 4 The senate debated Alaska homestead and railway right of way era. West proposed striking the section claiming Alaska not agricultural while Turner urged some restoration and amendments to ease rail construction and transport, with party lines and statutory details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
West
Alewka
Thlroeda
TMM
Turner
Wash
Alaska
Gutnion
Gentral Inn
Turfie
Carter
Moat
Ckaeey
MIL
Penate
Java
Waa
Sieuchion
Veet
Disholden Jackson
Agriculture of
Mr. Vert
Georgia
Aimee Farm
Jackson
Dr. Jackson
Kentucky
Bessy
Heedlernty
Jsip
Gant
Waversemen
Hey
Sheldon Snekeaan
Domis- Muniry
Reindter
Atuske
Otta
United States
Gisolid
Tates
Terehta
Interiae
Met
Charques
Secretary of the Interior
Governor Vetoes McChord Bill Granting Rate Powers
Gov. Bradley vetoes the McChord bill that would let state railroad commissioners fix freight rates. He warns it is dangerous and could destroy corporate interests or impose burdens if influenced by corruption. The measure would impose fines for rate schedule violations and faces constitutional challenges under due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Bradley
Senate
McChord
Rensons
Human Fly Protzman Falls In Balcony Pole Accident
The acrobat George H. Protazman of Allegheny known as The Human Fly suffered a serious fall when a balancing pole snapped during a balancing act at the World’s Museum in Allegheny. He was rushed to Allegheny General Hospital with internal injuries but there is hope for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
World's Museum
Allegheny
George H. Protamin
Melrose Avenue
Protzman
Proteman
Protaman
Ihin
Terra Firme
Allegheny General Hospital
Standing Committees of the Topeka Commercial Club Announced
The Topeka Commercial Club reveals its standing committees for the year with Transportation led by W. H. Davis, and lists members including Chas Walt, Warren Crosby, H L Nichol, M C Holman, and John Mulvane among others. Manufacturing, Auditing, Municipal Legislation, Entertainment, and other groups are named with numerous members. The roster includes prominent locals such as A. W. Wickham, Wm Henderson, Frank Edson, Oscar Bischoff, and J. H. Mulvane, reflecting a broad civic slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Topeka Commercial Club
Transportation
H. Davis
Chas
Walt
D. Wd
Itnnetald
Kes
pExer
Ty Roby
John R. Mulvane
A.W. Dana
AL A. Goda
D. Ball
Bette Ene
Sim
Ase
Ninger
A.W Wickham
Wm. Henderson
FO. Poperoe
Frank PB. Edsoin
G. Willard
Oscar Bischoff
T. Howe
Abe
Ateinbers
Agtrhack
Ar Dehtuth
Heery
Paxton
Tj. Predoatt
Wm. Schiex
Otto Kuehne
M. C. Holman
Ohne
Fe Adems
Chalemas
T. S. Biliott
Mw. van Vaiken
Seaers
Godard
A. Fellows
Ae F Menninger
Ja . Bowman
Wallacephenson
Mr. Wallace
Brighem
Trewin
Stott
Gian
Bell BE
W. Poindexter
Extie
J. Greenwald
Chatran O Sawyer
Weighman
Ktm
Crosby
Z Tieo
W. Cranes
Moore
SB Guiles
P. Davis
Dre
Lissislation
EL Bossington
Chulensin
John H Mulvane
Solitexter
W_ Crane
F. BD
Merriam
MacLennan
Hindoo of High Caste Sees American Life and Caste Struggles
Rev Hira Singh Puri from Henares India, visiting Pittsboro, condemns Indian caste limits on Christianity. He describes higher caste as facing harsher persecution and notes priestly power, while praising American refinement and moral character. He warns that caste oppression remains a major obstacle to religious progress in India.
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India
Pittsboro
Maron
Hira Singh Puri
Punjab
Henares
Woodside
Grant Street Reformed Presbyterian Church
Granville Street
Mr. Puri
Tal
Pete Hoz
Chestnut Sellawe
Cumbeuge
Delud
Die
Nablen
Manneb
Ana Ion
International American Bank to expand with 25 million capital
Chicago, March 4 The Daily News reports an International American Bank planned with capital stock of 25 million. Headquarters in Washington and New York, eight U S branches in Chicago Baltimore Pittsburgh New Orleans Minneapolis Denver St Louis San Francisco and a branch in each South American capital. Twelve commissioners named to receive subscriptions include Mitchell Cannon Waterbury Pint and Schley.
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Chicago
The
Daily News
International American Bank
Cuba
South America
London
Paris
Washington
Senate
House Committees On Foreign Relations
Foraker
United States
Credit Lyonnaire
International
New York
Baltimore
Pittsburg
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Denver
St. Louis
San Francisco
John J. Mitchell
Samuel Hii
T. Jefferson Cooktes
Henry W. Cannon
Theodore C. Search
Willam Barbour
John Cassels
Edwin J. Berwind
Joh L Waterbury
Charles R. Pint
Grant B. Schley
William H. T. Hughes
Estelle Osbon Dying in Colorado Home
Estelle Caban Osbon lies dying of consumption at the Crittenden home in Denver after months of illness. Her father Clinton C Osbon is serving a 21 year sentence for the 1896 Holton murder of Chas Hamble, once a lawyer and Osbon’s ex-employee. The case led to two trials, a hung jury then a conviction, with venue moved to Douglas county. Her health has rapidly declined since the Colorado move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Caban
Crittenden
Denver
Ney
Estelle Oaban
Clinton C. Osbon
Kansas Penitentiary
Chas. Hamble
Holton
Hamble
Instella Osbon
Osbon
Douglas County
Colorado
Miserable poor man challenges poor farm food quality
Tom Wallace, a blind inmate sent to the poor farm October 1 1892, reports allegedly unwholesome fare. He claims butter kept six weeks in a can was strong and unsafe, milk from eight cows is wasted, and vegetables and sugar are improperly allocated. He urges investigation and invites scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wallace
Wallace
J. E. Taylor
Taylor
Mix-up of corpses delays in transit to correct destinations
In March two bodies, that of Mrs. Samuel Furman and a man from Ellsworth, were mistakenly swapped en route to Pittsburgh. The errors caused the remains to be delivered to Erie, then corrected and buried. A coincidence linked living relatives in the Sisters area years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkerebore
Samuel Furman
Ellsworth
Slewisville
Pittsbore
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Proclaimed
Rheumatism Cured in a Day mystic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claims to work in one to three days. It asserts the remedy removes the cause and the disease immediately disappears with remarkable action. Sold by Rwitt & Holliday drugs, 123 avenue, Topeka, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rwitt & Holliday
Druesi
S23 Avenue
Topeka
Kas
Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Ad Promises Sleep Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as the best remedy for sleepless nights and nervous distress. It features testimonials from W. H. Heath of Fond du Lac and describes relief from headaches epilepsy and hysteria with a money back guarantee by Dr Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
W. H. Heath
Fon du Lac
Wis
Dr. Miles’ Medical Co
Bikhart, Ind
Wales Eyes Growing Imports of American Ore
Consul Phillips at Cardiff reports rising imports of American iron ore to Wales. He notes rumors of 400,000 tons bought for Cass, doubts Sir Lowthian Bell as purchaser, and cites Welsh firms like Dowlala Iron worried about ore supply. He says demand is unlimited if ore is high quality and freight costs favorable, with potential exports to South Wales once price factors settle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wales
Phillips
Cardiff
Department of State
Cass
Lowthan Bell
Tingland
Dowlala Iron Company
Cardi
Cuba
United States
South Wales
Mirrors in Elevators Spark New York Rumors
A New York rumor says elevated train car mirrors could be removed to save costs under Russell Sage, with discussions about how mirrors affect passenger behavior and traffic. The piece also promotes a Grand Opera benefit at the Grand Opera House and travel offers to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, via Frisco Line with schedules and pamphlets available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sage
New York
Uncle Russel
Ines
Mr. Sage
Grand Opera House
Madame Barsbini
Cand
Watsor
Eureka Springs
Ark
Burska Springs
Geo T. Nicholson
Fisco Line
St Louis
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Rose
Specie Company
J. Phillips
John Morow
Senator West
Allegheny Museum
Hindoo
Estelle Osbon
Charles Hamble
Miles’ Nervine
Callat
P. Adams
J. M. Knight, Anti. Undertaker
Kansas Ave
Ie Torar
Godan
Wer Par
Ehalto
Hoya
Lehman Beaters
R. T. Kreipe
Kansas Avenue
Western Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
Kans
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