Reducing Pills and Fat Cure Promoted in Murdock Ad
An advertisement from Murdock Kansas City promotes Lorine's Germ Killer and Reducing Tablets as effective for long term obesity. It claims dramatic weight loss and heart improvement in weeks, with testimonials from Lucy Frost Murdock and Mrs Oliver of St Louis. The ad invites readers to request details and sends information by mail from Loring & Co. in Boston.
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Lucy Frostt
Murdock
Kansas City
Ging & Co
Fameno
Eadleun
Lorin
Oliver
Louim
Lorine
Etre Trishy
Lucy Frost
Fatison
Pisa
Dr. Edison
Sere Prine
Arin Serre
Bente
Bento Eeciaeri
Soca
Bos
Loring & Co
Paesena Br
Geoum Fainted At Wedding In St Johns Church
Thomas Bille and Miss Della Lynch were married at St John’s church this morning in Todianapolis Int. May 2. As the ceremony concluded the groom fainted, revived, and the priest fainted twice, causing a moment of commotion before the ceremony was completed and the couple received the final blessing despite the disruption.
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Todianapolis
Thomas Bille
Della Lynch
St. John's Church
Great Wheat Exports Surpass Previous Year by 45 Million Bushels
New York May 2 A summary of Atlantic ports breadstuffs shows higher weekly wheat and overall outward movement. Wheat 2 247,148 bushels, corn 3,217,292 bushels, oats 218,643 barrels, rye 217, tye 154,482 bushels, peas 45, The exports since September last year outpace last season's totals. Wheat 5 257 198 bushels, corn 124,148 bushels, grown amounts equal prior year figures. Export buying remains strong, with wheat expected to rise further.
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New York
Atlantic
Septembo
Sad but glorious May day in health and laundry ads
Fragmentary newspaper snippet notes a mixed scene of sadness and glory with health complaints and laundry service promotions. It references Herbine as a remedy and lists local streets and services like Peerless Steam Laundry. The piece includes brand names and advertisings with odd typography and partial phrases.
Troop Deployments Arrive as Rain Hits Camp Leedy
Home war news notes Atchison and Abilene volunteer companies reach the city by rail. Troops march from depot to Camp Leedy at the fair grounds amid rain. Arrival schedules peg Pittsburg Isle and Iola units for later today and tomorrow with Concordia due by evening.
Flooded Camp Leedy Drenches New Soldiers on Rainy Sunday
Rain soaked Camp Leedy as new troops huddled under scant dry cover and rubber blankets. Water flowed through tents leaving mud and damp gear. Officers and cooks struggled with fires and flooded kitchens while none reported sickness yet.
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Fair Grounds
Camp Leedy
Lieut
Wiiker
Lok
Leedy
State House
Maj. Parker
Camp Leeds General Order and transport notes
Camp Leeds Topeka Kansas general order lists daily calls from reveille to fatigue and guard mount. A railway delegation seeks Gov Leedy’s approval to move volunteers via MK and T or Santa Fe routes. Also mentions election of founders captains, Homeseekers' excursions, and Herbine liver remedy ads.
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Leedy
Anaunnetak
Fouuwtre
C. R. Haszard
Parsons
Goneordia
EP Green
Atchidson
Dorr Thompson
Hutchisson
Geo. J
Reform School Runaways Try in Police Court
Two young men Bert Clark and George Goodell appeared before the police court after being arrested Saturday night at 9 o clock while returning from the reform school. Clark claimed they were paroled from Hutchinson Reform School and were dressed in uniform when stopped in Topeka. Goodell said he was paroled March 16. Both men faced grand larceny charges and were held awaiting further word from authorities.
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Bar of Justice
Bird
Bert Clark
George Goodell
Younkin
Clark
Hutchineon Reformatory
Topeka
Goodell
Pras
Jouse
Wreck of the Maine Destroyed by Spanish Authorities
Washington reports state department secret agents indicate the Maine wreck in Havana harbor was destroyed by Spanish authorities. Officials say the act aimed to prevent raising the wreck after Havana’s capture. Cabinet member vows pursuit of perpetrators to Spain if needed.
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New York
Journal
Washington
State Department
Havana Harbor
Havana
Spain
Proclamation Pending on Spanish Subjects in U S War Effort
Washington on May 2 indicates the president is preparing a proclamation to define the status of Spanish subjects in the United States. The measure will declare that such individuals are under suspicion and outline stringent actions to prevent any hindrance to the war effort against Spain.
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Washington
Kingdom of Spain
Army Urgent Deficiency Appropriation Reported
Washington May 3 The house committee on appropriations has reported an urgent deficiency appropriation of 86 720 045 dollars for the support of the army.
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Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Government Kite Demolished Two Miles High in Sunset Sky
A government kite collapsed during flight two miles up as agents Noyes and Bushnell watched. The kite seemed motionless, then whirled and fell, possibly torn by a high altitude pocket or tornado. Two burner gasoline staves priced at 2.96 cited from Tayman Oberly hardware.
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G. Herald Noyes
Rssistant
Bushnell
Tayman-Oberiey Hardware Company
Help for Kidney Troubles Morrows Kidneyids Promoted
Advertises Morrows Kidneyids as a remedy for early and severe kidney disease including diabetes and Brights disease. Claims relief from pain and weakness, citing a Springfield Ohio confectioner’s cure after one box. Notes price five cents a box or six for thirty.
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Bright
Morrow
C. E. Clippinger
Seth Limeston Street
Springfield
Ohio
Merrow
Hiine Co
Springfeld
Onto
Scenes in Camp as Flood Crashes Over Troops
Report from a local camp describes two days of heavy rain flooding tents and scrambling soldiers. Sergeant pinned under a collapsed tent vows not to go to Cuba until the rainy season ends as comrades battle wind and water to free him.
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Seret
McIntosh
Co. A
Sibley
Cuba
Major Hudson's Regiment Enlists Colored Soldiers First
Maj J K Hudson recalls wartime service rising from orderly sergeant to brigadier adjutant. He sought to raise a colored regiment, asking Gen Schofield for permission. The general reportedly granted it, telling him to raise a regiment of colored men in Missouri and go when ready. He proceeding to recruit.
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Hudson
J. K. Hudson
Schofield
PT Scott Volunteers Arrive With No Guides At Camp
Company F of the First regiment arrived from Fort Scott on the Santa Fe at 1 05 in charge of Capt C J Martin. No officer met them and no announcement was made. The march to Camp Leedy drew cheers from onlookers as they lacked guns haversacks and knapsacks, carrying belongings in valises and baskets. Col Funston had ordered them to Topeka, and his sudden call to Washington left them unprepared.
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Fort Scott
Santa Fe
C. J. Martin
Adjutant General
Charles McCrum
Leedy
Journal
Military Department of the State
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Eighth Street
The
Col Funston
Martin
Topeka
Col. Funston
Washington
Ministerial union backs welfare drive for volunteers in Camp Leedy
The Ministerial union plans to oversee rural and sanitary welfare for Camp Leedy volunteers. Committees led by Messrs Fisher Warner and McKirahan will visit the camp to report on conditions and coordinate with Sheriff Conk. Capt Peterson announces a company meeting at St Nicholas to renew organization and push for front deployment.
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Wagner
Leedy
Messrs
Fisher
Warner
Countermine
Thomas
MecKirahan
Willisit
Unis
Harlan
Palmer
Stolth
Thorp
Everett
Sheriff Conk
Capt Phillips Company Waits Muster Order at Armory
Capt H M Phillips company met at 10 oclock in the armory hoping for muster-in orders but none were received. The men believe they may still have a chance to go to the front via recruiting offices in parts of the state.
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Phillips
H. M. Phlips
Topeka May Be Mustered If Another Call Is Made
Atchison did not arrive as planned. The company recruited in Atchison by May HC Lindsey telegraphed Topeka that they would be aboard the Santa Fe at 10:60. The train arrived without the company aboard. A special car was on board and the party was set to come when the train left. They are expected to arrive tomorrow morning at 10:50.
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Atchison
Lindsey
Topeka
Santa Fe
Shortage in Bedding Afloat at Camp
Capt Fred Buchan acting quartermaster faced a bedding shortage as straw ran low. He searched town and secured 20 bales, the entire supply available. He then tried for hay and found prices from 12 to 15 dollars a ton due to bad roads. The camp was briefly short on bedding, but straw deliveries have resumed as needed.
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Fred Buchan
Buchan
Western volunteers may be sent to hold the Philippines
Col. W. J. Volkmar, adjutant general of Colorado, states volunteers raised west of the Missouri River will likely be sent across the Pacific to occupy Philippine posts. He argues the islands must be held during broader wartime actions and suggests troops from the West sail from San Francisco to secure strategic positions. He notes ownership disputes with Japan aside, the victory has broad implications though the war may not end soon.
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W. J. Volkmar
Department of the Colorado
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Philippine Islands
Col. Volkmar
San Francisco
Japan
Philippines
Spain
Demands the Cable Threat as Manila Bombarded
London reports British Straits governor Lt Col Sir C B Mitchell cables pending. United States fleet annihilated the Spanish fleet in two hours. Commodore Dewey demanded Manila torpedoes guns and cable control under threat of bombardment. General August refused, bombardment believed to begin.
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London
Straits Settlement
C. B. Mitchell
Colonial Office
United States
Dewey
Menila
August
Manila
College Hill Postoffice to Open July 1 in Charge of Father Baker
The College Hill branch post office will open July 1 titled Station B with Father F. P. Baker in charge. A residence on Euclid and College avenues has been bought for office use, and the station will act as a distributing post for College Hill and Martin & Dennis additions. Money orders and stamps will be sold at Station B, with mail pouches sent from the main office by electric car.
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Sonn Wutnric
Postoffice
Cotlere Hill
P. P. Baker
Euclidaye College Avenues
Baker
Draneh
College Hi
Martin & Dennis
The Topeka Theft Charge Against Sam Hayden
Sam Hayden is charged with stealing a tin canteen that held contributions for the old soldiers burial plot at Topeka cemetery. The incident occurred Saturday evening at Kilngman’s drug store where Hayden allegedly slipped a canteen with a “Buy a Brick” lid and left the store before police were notified. He pleaded not guilty in police court and his case was set for tomorrow morning.
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Sam Hayden
Topeka
Kilngman
Hayden
Kesson
Tabler
Tse
Geo. W
Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Miller's
Marriage Costs a Job for Sioux City Teachers
Sioux City Ind May 2 1915 teachers who marry will forfeit their posts under a new local board decision aimed at giving unmarried women a better chance to support themselves.
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Sioux City
Croker in Ireland Visits Birthplace in West Cork
Tammany chieftain Richard Croker arrived at Queenstown aboard the Campania and proceeded to Cork with his son Herbert J. Croker to view the house where he was born. He met his brother I. J. Croker, railway manager, and spoke with Rev. J. D. O'German who said finding the birthplace posed no difficulty.
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Queenstown
Richard Croker
Campania
Herbert J. Croker
Liverpool
Mr. Croker
Clonakilty
West Cork
Cork
I. J. Croker
Cork, Bandon and South Coast Railway
Gov St John Tonight at Husniiten Hill Speech
Ex gubernatorial figure John P F St John is billed for an 8:00 oclock talk at Husniiten hill this evening. He will discuss Free Coinage and the War under the local silver clubs banner. Low publicity but strong interest in the topic surrounds the event.
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John PF
St. John
Husniiten Hill
Stoorclock
Rain Ends After Weekend Storm Predicts Clearing Skies
Weather Observer Jennings reports 2.68 inches of rain over 48 hours from Saturday night to Sunday, with 1.22 inches falling Saturday night and Sunday morning. The minimum temperature dipped to 40.5 degrees as conditions ease, with clearing likely by tonight or tomorrow.
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Jennings
T. B. Jennines
Outlaw Hatfield Surrenders After Jail Break
Williamson West Virginia sheriff Logan county announces Hatfield the torious Cap Hatfield has surrendered to Sheriff Henderson after escaping custody in July. A large reward had been offered. Kentucky may not pursue once this state acts.
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Williamson
W. Vaay
Cap" Hsfield
Henderson
Logan
Hatfield
Guy
Kentucky
Kitlines
Hatfrid
A Spoiled Package Caused Trouble in Man's Household
A man recounts health troubles returning after convalescence when coffee reappeared despite prior relief with Postum. He notes coffee worsened his stomach and nerves, while properly prepared Postum improved his condition. He recalls resisting spoiled coffee packaging and favoring Postum again for comfort and recovery.
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Jess
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Home War News
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Kan
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Reveille
Assembly
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Messeal
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CRUM
H.W. Parker
Nw. & 4 Railway
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Ft. Scott
Memphis
KO & T
Erie
Newha
MK & T
Gov. Leady
Geo
W. Stansfield
Billlers
Corith
Tayman-Oberley Hardware Company
Reform School
Hutchinson
Maine
Joan Morrow
NAVY
PT. Scott
Kansas
College Hill
F. P. Baker
R. M. McGaw & Co
East Fourth St
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Suast Watt
R. L. Cofran, Topeks, Kaus. Proprietors
Croker
Ireland
Gov. ST. John
Gillett
W. J. Gillett
State Board of Health
Peeriess Steamaundry
Oberley
Outlaw
Cap” Hatfield
Kentucky Vendetta Fame
Tayman-Oberles Hardware Company
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