Controversial Patent Remedy Ad Spreads From Ravenite Referral
An article promotes a controversial female health cure claiming to rejuvenate feminine vigor and relieve disorders. It touts Beals Strengthists and papain-based formulas as safe, with Dr. Pierce’s guidance offered by mail and free medical advisories from Dr. Flores. A Clinton, Alleghray resident promotes the product and claims personal success and public availability.
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Pierce
Guy
Flores
Cain
Clinton
Alleghray
Bac
Plague Riots Erupt in Bombay. Troops Fire on Mob
In Bombay on March 10 a severe plague outbreak triggered violent disturbances. An enormous mob attacked Europeans, looted and stoned officials, and battled troops and police. A magistrate was struck, four Mohammedans killed, several wounded, churches and hospitals endangered, and cavalry deployment ordered as the city copes with the worst unrest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sever
Rhendt Tiene
Mohaimedane
Hyeonlia
Bhendi Ba
Shropshire
Finkhly
Jamesijee Hospitt
Midgets to Marry In Chicago Stage Romance
In Chicago, Frank Ebert and Allee Lau, both midgets, announce engagement after their stage romance in The Fair In Midgettown at MecVicer's. They plan a New York wedding at season's end before sailing to Berlin. Ebert about 29, Lau nearly 10 inches taller.
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Chicago
Frank Ebert
Goime
Allee Lau
MecVicer's
Tittlebert
Napoleon
Wille
Ble
New York
Berlin
Germany
Hibert
Frans Ebert
Women to shovel dirt in Owensboro workhouse
March 10 report says Mayor W. P. Shall ordered that confined women must shovel dirt with street gangs when no other tasks are available. The plan to publish names of citizens who asked city aid in local papers is unpopular and may be revoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owensboro
W. PB
Shipyard strike ends in Cleveland after long fight
After more than two months of bloody confrontations the Gibbet Shipyard strike ends with a total defeat for the local union. Four men are compelled to acknowledge a loss as the company claims a complete victory. Five hundred workers were involved originally, but many deserters have fled in the past week.
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Cleveland
Gibbet
Scknewiedee
Headache Quickly Cured With German Salve
An Essex attorney promotes a German salve claim for quick headache relief. The boxed remedy, advertised as curing fever and bleeding gums, is sold for 25 cents via druggists. The notice asserts long standing trouble and urges readers to try the product.
Depew Defends Supreme Court Decision on Nebraska Railroads
Chauncey M Depew, president of the New York Central, argues the Supreme Court ruling protecting railroad property and investor interests. He warns that voiding the Nebraska law would destroy railroad value, halt development, and harm wages, asserting the decision stabilizes investments and national industry.
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New York
United States Supreme Court
Nebrawsas
Chauncey AL Depew
New York Central Tititoad
Mm PonteRvon
Wewen
Lifer Western
Teele
Bill & Callway
Supreme Court
Aiud Mixingem
Ogic Lngitacion
Mmalitali
Nebraska
Topeka and Atchison clash over moving valued plant
A delegation of Atchison businessmen and ex-Governor Gillock with Mayor Wageeser pressed Topeka target Otto Kuehne to move his manufacturing plant. Kuehne resisted, noting Topeka’s strong business, while suggesting a possible branch in Atchison. he prefers staying in Topeka and keeping options open. A separate note lists Spalding seeking divorce from Lizzie, with a line about Chamberlain's Path Balm praised by Josh Baker of Germantown Cal.
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Otto Kuehne
Atchison
George W. Gillck
Babe Wageeser
Kecehne
Howine
Nate Tee
Topeka
Honway
Kuehne
Atchbon
Topaten
Spalding
Charlies W. Spalting
Lizzie K. Spalding
Nashua
N. H
Chamberlain
Josh
Baker
Germantown
Cal
Galena Gun Club to Hold Interclub Trap Shoot
The Galena Gun Club schedules shoots on March 24 29 and 30 drawing a larger field for the Diamond badge champion pigeon shoot. CH Calhoun of Welp City previously held the trophy now up for contest again with a 60 live bird format. Airy Lou Hart plans to attend assuring top sport for entrants.
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Galena
Lou Hart
Ulat
Landmark New York Reservoir to Be Removed for New Building
In New York on March 10 a contract was awarded for the removal of the ivy clad Forty-Second Street reservoir at Forty-second and Seventh avenues. The old structure, opened in 1848, once loomed over Fifth Avenue, with Fifth Avenue Hotel nearby. Demolition funds will finance a new transfigured site where Father Knickerbocker will rise, projecting a premier example of its kind in the country.
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New York
End -Kirth Avenue
New Yorks
Sixth Avenue
Stown
Fifth Avenue
Forty-second Street
Tepot
Ttth Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Robert Lanox
Bev Oniy
Knicker Hocker
Lew Worazy
Cotton for the Orient on Tacoma Shipping Route
Tacoma reports a train of two cotton laden cars arriving for Japanese manufacturers, with 35,000 pounds per car, shipping via steam to Tacoma for export to Japan. Additional rail and rail fittings are listed from Illinois Steel and other goods destined to Washington, while unrelated ads for medicines appear among the cargo text.
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Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Illinois Steal Company
Dacoma
Washington Gaur
la Inrae
Hogahoade
Tomeco
Union
Fire in Dyea Leaves Five Perished In Hotel Blaze
Seattle dispatch reports a March 3 Dyea blaze at the Every One's Home hotel and adjoining dance hall, killing five unknowns and destroying the hotel with over twenty guests asleep inside. Bodies identified include Hert Mesk of Portland and Russells of Juneau, with two more men believed buried. Full details pending as Humboldt arrived from Alaska.
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Seattle
Wash
Humboldt
Dyea
Skaguoy
Alaska
Sanatoon and Dance Hall
Hert Mesk
Portland
Russells
Juneau
Danbury Doctor Claims Power to Determine Baby’s Sex
Danbury physician Dr Wilbur B Watson says he can determine a fetus gender pre birth and even influence it by answering a few questions. He cites years of animal experiments and claims the method can tell parents whether to expect a male or female, with potential for medical confirmation by willing professionals.
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Danbury
Cons
Schenk
Vienna
Wilbur
Watson
Gchude
Torweder
Tim Ge & Discovery
Smith
Hov
Viet
Nate Lier
Watnin
Convict No 5966 Begins Life at Joliet Penitentiary
Chicago March 10 Adolph Luetgert known as Convict No 5966 spent his first day at Joliet penitentiary after sentencing for murder His arrival included uniform fitting barber shop work and a meal in the second grade He teared up when asked about his marital status and will serve in the harness and leather departments under Warden McClaughry.
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Chicago
Adolph T
Luetgert
Joliet
Luke
Adolph Lietgert
Green
McClaughry
Nerson
Noah
Lustgert
Prinongail
Tacoma Marle Event and Other Notices
Tacoma will launch the largest wooden craft on the Pacific coast next week at Old Tacoma with gala events by Alaska Bare company. Manitou House in Colorado Springs prepares to reopen under C W Barker after health-related absence. Eureka Springs promotes mineral waters and year round resort tickets via Frisco Line. De Witts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a cure for piles and skin conditions with endorsements.
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Tacoma
Maren W
Tne
Pacific Coast
Old Tacoma
Alaska Bare Company
Weasel
Oeeas
Waldo
Manitou House
Colorado Springs
C. W.barker
Manitou
Barker
Colorado
Eureka Springs
Ark
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Relief From Piles
A vintage advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe quick remedy for piles, claiming it relieves pain, itching, and constipation with temporary relief from other methods. It asserts the treatment avoids surgery, promises rapid comfort, and claims many thousands cured at a trifling cost.
Pittsburg Phil's Tomb The Famous Turf Plunger Mausoleum
Pittsturg Pa March 1 George Smith known as Pittsture Phil has prepared elaborate mausoleum for the disposal of his remains and those of his kin in Uniondale Glory Allegheny county Western Pennsylvania. The granite tomb overlooks Went End avenue with cost including embellishments around 7300. It is described as a striking burial pit for the noted turf speculator.
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Pitsturg
George Smith
Pittsture
Heath
Uniondale Clory
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Willie
Bern
End Avenue
Fugitive Morgan captured then breaks free in Missouri case
James Morgan, a Hanson fugitive, was arrested by Henry County deputy sheriff after a chase and seizure of papers but escaped again while being transported to Kenwax. The narrative notes his nerve and ongoing pursuit. Also mentions a March 15 excursion via Santa Fe Route and Ingleside association meeting in Belday with local notices.
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Anderson
mnMuron
James Morgan
Hanson
Besige
Aheriff
Henry Counter
Erocted
Columbus
Obie
Kanan
Kenwax
Maulison County
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