Parsnip Complexion and Kidney Remedies Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kluner's Swamp-Rout as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble and related ailments. It claims benefits for a wide range of conditions including weak kidneys, rheumatism, and Bright’s disease, urging readers to send for a trial bottle and referencing a Topeka Daily State Journal promotion.
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Kunier
Bates
Dr. i Mer
N. Ae
Generis
Topeka
Brurcal
All kissing denounced at meeting sparks controversy
Fragmented report notes a heated session at a Ficussbista gathering where participants clash over affection and propriety. Amid loud cheers and denials, observers watch as talk shifts to topics of romance, social rules, and public conduct, with judges urged to restrain inappropriate behavior. Mentions of speakers and local figures appear amid the chaotic transcript.
Choate Banquet Speech Delights London Commerce Circle
United States Ambassador Joseph Choate appeared publicly in England at a banquet of the Association of Chambers of Commerce held at the Metropolitan. The gathering included Lord Chief Justice Russell of Killowen and other prominent figures as Beresford praised Anglo American ties. Choate joked about nerves before response and voiced hopes for continued peace and joint naval readiness to protect global interests.
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London
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Court of St. James
England
Association of Chambers of Commerce
Baron Russell of
Killowen
Henry Stafford Northcote
Marquis of Salisbury
Earl of Jersey
Earl of Dartmouth
Lord Reay
Lord Charles Beresford
C. T. Ritchie
Board of Trade
James H. Carter
Manry
Choate
Tiear
Charles Beresford
United State
Uft
America
Pacific
Atlantic
Pimce
Harper
Teron Russell
Rice
Ambessador
Jord
Mr. Choate
Spey
Great Britain
War Department Clerical Reductions and Appointments
Washington March 16 heavy reduction in war department clerical force with 10 employees raised in grade and 20 discharged from the government service. The changes follow appropriations for employment and reflect wartime emergency hiring and later civil service adjustments. Also notes the state monument commissions and a Boston Globe classroom joke inserted as a separate fragment.
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War Department
Washington
Taent
Governor Roosevitt Commutes No Action In Place Case
Albany receives word Governor Roosevitt declines clemency for Martha Place, Brooklyn murderess, allowing the death sentence to stand. he cites no grounds for reprieve, asserting guilt beyond reasonable doubt and affirming the court of appeals ruling. The decision follows discussions with district attorney and trial judge, who found no justification to intervene.
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Albany
Roosevitt
Martha Place
Brooklyn
Rit Mays
Great Lereth
Court of Appeals
Omer
Miss Hanna Wren Drowns Crossing Cottonwood River
Marion Kan March 16 Miss Hanna Wren daughter of W H Wren was drowned while crossing the Cottonwood River at a dangerous ford three miles west and one mile north of the city. The river had risen from rains and snows, the current swept her horse and buggy away, and her body was found by a local searching party near the crossing while she had been en route to Cobb's school house where she taught.
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Marion
Kan
Hanna Wren
W. H. Wren
Uc A.mabout & Quarter of
Mize Wren Whe
Cobb's
Washington Note on Belgian Fruit Import Decree
United States Consul in Brussels has transmitted a Belgian decree restricting American fruits and plants. The rule, effective today, bans import except via Antwerp Ghent and Ostend with certificates. Importers must bear export inspection costs by Belgian authorities.
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Washington
United States
Hoosevelt
Brussels
State Department
Belgium
San Jose
Antwerp
Ghent
Ostend
Friends of the Fallen Remains Repatriation Notice
Adjutant General Corbin announces that the secretary of war asks parents and friends of soldiers killed near Santiago or who died in Cuba to send home addresses to the quartermaster general Washington DC. Upon arrival, remains will be sent by express to the address or interred at Arlington if no address is provided.
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Washington
Corbin
Secretary of War
Santiago
Cuba
United States
Washington, D.C
Arlingto
Congressional Junket to Inspect Canal Works Planned
A March 16 report from Washington states about sixty members of Congress will accept an invitation to inspect the Nicaragua and Panama canal works. The trip will depart New York on March 33. This delegation is unrelated to the forthcoming commission appointed by President MacKinney to oversee the inquiry.
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Panama Canal
Congress
Chicago
Washington
New York
Commission
MacKinney
Scott's Emulsion Boosts Infant Health Through Mother’s Milk
Children deprived of fats and minerals have weak bones and thin blood. Nursing mothers with chronic illness or long nursing produce similar effects. Scott’s Emulsion, cod liver oil digested with hypophosphites, acts as a fat food via milk, enriching blood and strengthening nerves and flesh in infant and mother. Roger H Powell, Cheies Sow Me.
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Scott
Roger H
Munyon's Inhaler Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement promotes Munyon's Inhaler claiming medicated vapor cleanses and relieves various ailments. It touts mail order treatment and a “Guide to Health” as evidence of efficacy, urging readers to send for products and literature.
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Grugelats
Calvary Church Plans Parish Shop for Dry Goods
In New York on March 16, Calvary Episcopal Church at Fourth Avenue and East Twenty first Street will open a parish store selling dry goods in constant use such as ginghams checks and flannels. The store aims to supply parishioners at cost and credit will be extended to worthy customers. Rector Dr J Lewis Parks believes the experiment will succeed, noting a similar shop once operated at St Peter's Philadelphia.
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New York
Calvary Episcopal Church
Fourth Avenue
East Twenty-first Street
Calvary Parish
Tsi
J. Lewis Parks
Former Vice President Morton to Sell Dairy Herd
New York reports Levi P. Morton will quit dairy farming in Rhinebeck and sell hisGuernsey cattle herd of about 190 head at public sale in April. The Eleisiie stock farm, valued over $20,000, with modern equipment, was built at a cost near $100,000. Residents express disappointment at the end of the dairy era once run under Mrs Morton's guidance.
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New York
Levi P. Morton
Rhinebeck
Guernsey
Hileeslie
Infringe Quo Vadis suit by Altemus against Street & Smith
New York on March 16 Henry Alte mus, Howard E B Altemus, and Henry Altemus Jr. sue Street and Smith Philadelphia publishers for copyright infringement of Quo Vadis. They claim ownership via purchase from Sabinson and Malevsky translators, with a November 1807 copyright. They seek forfeiture of all copies and damages of 110,000.
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New York
Henry Altemus
Howard EB. Altemus
Henry Altemus, Jr
Philadelphia
United States
Street & Smith
Ann Arbor Surgeon Finds Sensory Nerves Linked to Headache
Ann Arbor Mich March 16 For a long time physiologists believed nerves control blood vessels in the brain but Dr C Karl Huber assistant in anatomy and director of the histological laboratory has discovered sensory nerves governing brain blood vessels His findings to appear in the March issue of the Journal of Comparative Neurology may cause changes in standard anatomy texts and could pave the way for practical cures for violent headaches.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
C. Karl Huber
Mureh Numher
Journal of Comparative Neurology
Bristow Heads Postal Mission to Cuba via Tampa
A party of postal authorities led by Pitmaster General Smith and Postmaster General Bristow joins Chief Beyers and Clarence E. Dawson in Boston to travel to Cuba via Tampa. They plan talks with Director of Posts Harbour on postal service matters during a weeklong mission.
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Boston
Smith
Bristow
Beyers
Diviton
Clarence E. Dawson
Jein
Cuba
Tampa
Harhbour
Fast Balloon Time Bertin March 16 Three Prussian Officers Set Record
Three Prussian lieutenants Siegsfeld Hildebrandt and Harthausen completed the swiftest balloon trip on record. They ascended March 3 from Templehoferfeld, traveled 423 miles to Bacuska Galicia crossing Breslau at 4,000 feet, then 5,200 feet as they crossed the Austrian frontier, reaching Berlin the same day. Kaiser praised the feat.
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Bertin
Siegsfeld
Hildebrandt
Harthausen
Cave i
Templehoferfeld
Breslaw
Silesia
Berlin
Oder
Earth
Breslan
Breslau
Bacuska
Galician
Criticism of Talmage Moves Washington Comment
Washington reports focus on Dr Talmage leaving the First Presbyterian Church amid sharp public reaction. Since his marriage to Mrs Collier of Pittsburgh, he appears less attentive to parish duties while Mrs Talmage uses tact with influential friends. The couple are seen in a showy Victoria carriage on city avenues each afternoon, drawing notice from society and parishioners alike.
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Washington
First Church
Dr.Talmage
Victoria
Talmage
West End
The Iron Chancellor in Russian Censorship Dispute
The Supreme Press department of Russia opposes the Iron Chancellor book from Harpers in the United States. Censorship blocks booksellers from stocking it as copies are hidden across the empire awaiting disposal or censorship relief. The foreign affairs minister will decide the final action. Germany reports strong early reception with tens of thousands already sold.
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Supreme Press Department of
Russia
United States
Harper & Brothers
Germany
Berlin
London Standard
Grant
Milwaukee Trims Timers Propose Sunday Moral Schools
The state convention of timers in Milwaukee votes to establish Sunday schools to train moral standards for the young. The effort aims for nonsectarian moral instruction rather than strictly religious teaching. Also advertised are medical cures and remedies including Dean's Kidney Pills and Regan's Rheumatism Remedy with various druggists listed.
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Milwaukee
Archbishop Corrigan Recalls A Burglar Turned Benefactor
In New York on March 18 Archbishop Corrigan recounted a prison reform tale. A man just released asked for funds to flee to San Francisco but confessed his theft and new life path. The archbishop repaid the original debt by supporting the man who later sent yearly repayments totaling $319 and then $500 for the new life.
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Corrigan
New York
Mild weather draws 10000 to Coney Island visit
New York reports about 10,000 people visited Coney Island yesterday as mild conditions and open amusement halls drew crowds. A shell-game incident drew police attention before a sudden rainstorm sped departures. island season likely to open early with light police oversight and free pricing planned by mid April.
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New York
Coney Island
Bowery
Good Advice for Busy Children and a Rheumatism Cure
A New York Herald item urges parents to keep children constantly occupied with useful, wholesome tasks to foster industry. It cites activities like making collections, studying natural science, machines, music, and printing as ways to channel curiosity. The column includes testimonials for Detchon’s Mystic Cure for Rheumatism from Dr A B Hettinger in Indianapolis, praising quick relief after ankle sprain, and Ely’s Cream Balm improving catarrh and hearing per J W Davidson of Monmouth Illinois.
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New York Herald
Ely
J. W. Davidson
Atty At Law
Monmouth
Bomeseekers Excursion Tickets via Santa Fe Route
An ad lists March 71 ticket sales to numerous states including Arkansas Arizona Indiana Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Montana Texas Oregon Washington Idaho with round trip fare plus 2.08 and one way fares to Portland Butt or Helme Spokane Ogden Salt Lake and more. It touts overs and urges contact with Santa Fe ticket agent for details while promoting various tonics and laundry services and products from local firms.
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Bomeseekers
Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indiana Territory
Louisiana
New Mixico
Oklahoma
Montana
Texas
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Portland
Ore
Spokane
Ogden
Salt Lake
Sante Fe
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Ains of_ FULLMAN
Kansas City
SAV Prancisco
Sam Francisco
A. Lewis
Fulton
Dr. Lyon
Serificie
Fomtbury
Prom
Stes Lamuiey
Ielssiruc
Maisie Hee
Guyone
Seei
Geo W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Sim Droz Co
Kansas
I. Gragevica Kan
Jung
Geo
W. Stansfield
Indianapolis
Saliiers’ and Sailors
Mary
Boston Globe
Roosevelt
Miss Wren
San Jose Scala
Friends OF
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Staley
Snyder
Munyon
H H
Arch St
Norton Dairy
Publishing House
Ann Arbor
Postal Department
Washington Church
Wisconsin
Turners
Dean
Rowley & Snow's
Sixth and
Swift & Holliday Drug Co
W. H. Wilson
Arnold Drug Co
de Witt
Geo. W. Stansfield
W. Ho Wiison
A. J. Armold & Son
A. J. Kane & Co
DR. Hay
Swift & Holliday
Howley & Snow
F.hiscox OU
Broadway
Allcock
DE Moss
Odd Fellows
Quincy St
Undertakers
de Moss & Penwell
Quincy Street
Penwell
de Moan
A. B. Hettinger
Indianapolia
Ind
Saya
Detchon
ELY Brothers
Warren
New York and
Lehigh Valley
Niagara Falls
C. H. Heller
P. A
Exchange
Isador
Stansfield
W. WH. Wilken
A. J. Archi
Ben
A. J. Kare
We Stanefield
Wilson
A. J. Arnold & Son
A J
Kuno & To
Antes
Fadlin
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