Last of the eccentric periodical characters passes
The article recalls Beck known as Cuckoo for his sprees and harmless humor with music and jokes. He suffered a burn years ago and earned the nickname from cuckoo clock imitations. It notes other locals Laddie Buck and George Washington died, marking the end of a line of such townsfolk. Trojans ponder a succession in this citizenship line.
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Beck
Eally
John Lawrence
Laddie Buck
John Schoeck
George Washington
Maryville
Calaboose
Cuckoo
Cure for eczema praised by Dr Curtiss of Dwight Kan
Dr J T Curtiss of Dwight Kansas writes that Electric Bitters cured his eczema and even cured himself. He says thousands have proved it as a blood purifier and an excellent remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils running sores. It stimulates liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion and builds strength. Price 50c satisfaction guaranteed by S Kingston.
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J. T. Curtiss
Dwight
Kan
S. Kingston
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted for children’s skin cures
A claims laden notice praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a safe cure for eczema rashes tetter chafings and minor injuries in children. It asserts rapid healing for boils ulcers and long standing sores and markets the product at 25 cents at Kingston's while urging readers to call Want Ads for missing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Kingston's
Diaz Reflects on Mexico Turmoil and Future Service
Monte Carlo March 4 Former President Porfirio Diaz, in frail spirits yet robust health, laments Mexico’s revolutions since his overthrow. He says he would serve if war demands it but will not return to politics, insisting he did no harm and awaits national justice after the current political fury subsides.
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Monte Carlo
Monaco
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Diaz
Villa and Orozco Battle in Chihuahua City
In Chihuahua a three hour fight between Gen Pascual Orozco and Gen Francisco Villa left 35 men dead. Villa arrived from Buatilla with 700 troops and demanded control of the city but Orozco refused. Villa withdrew after the engagement, leaving Orozco in command. Chihuahua sits 225 miles south of El Paso on the Mexican Central railway.
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Pascual Orozco
Francisco Villa
Villa
Buatilla
Orozco
Taft Warns Americans on Mexico Travel
President Taft issued a proclamation warning Americans not to travel to Mexico and urging residents there to leave if conditions worsen, signaling gravity of the Mexican situation and possible intensification of protective measures.
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Taft
Washington
Mar
Mexico
Cabinet meeting proclaims stance on rebels in Mexico
A special cabinet meeting issued a proclamation augmented by a telegram from the state department to Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City. It states the US does not recognize the rebels, and Americans abroad are warned to withdraw across the border and leave possessions with a US consulate. The warning aims to avoid partisanship and is not neutrality guidance.
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Ing
Cabinet
State Department
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Consus
Berry Leaps From Airship in Luxembourg Jump
Bert Berry balloonist jumped from a moving airship at Luxembourg after a successful Kinloch field flight piloted by Anthony Jannus. He landed unharmed from a height of 1200 feet, reportedly the first such leap.
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St. Louis
Mar
Kinloch Field
Anthony Jannus
Bert Berry
Luxembourg
Barry
Fortune awaits convict parolee Meyer seeks German estate
William Meyers, freed from San Quentin on parole, plans to return to Germany to claim a $75,000 estate. His crime involved forging a $28 check during intoxication after coming of age, ending a five year sentence due next December. In Nevada, Gov. Oddie backs Theodore Roosevelt amid Reno Republican central committee talks.
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San Quentin
Cal
William Myers
Germany
Meyers
Carson City
Nev
T. L. Oddie
Nevada
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican State Central Committee
Reno
Secretary Knox Arrives at Port Limon aboard Washington
Secretary of State Knox and party arrived in Port Limon Costa Rica aboard the cruiser Washington. The visit included an exchange of salutes between the warship and the harbor fort.
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Port Limon
Costa Rica
Mar
Knox
Washington
Senate Pushes Disclosure on Panama Canal Papers
Washington reports say the Senate, under Senator Hitchcock, voted to press the President for copies of diplomatic correspondence with Colombia over the Panama Canal. The move aims to reveal arbitration efforts and push for a full congressional inquiry into US Colombia disputes and Panama’s status, arguing secrecy must end.
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Washington
Mar
Taft
United States
Colombia
Panama Canal
Panama
Senate
Hichcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Republic
Panama Strip
Republic of Panama
Republic of
Lawrence Strike Hearings Describe Militia Brutality
Samuel Lipson, a Lawrence striker, testified before the House rules committee about police and militia brutality during the strike. He alleged women and children were clubbed and bayoneted, comparing the acts unfavorably to Russian Cossacks. Lipson claimed to have witnessed soldiers injuring children and pushing civilians, and offered to bring victims to testify.
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Washington
Mar
Lawrence
Mass
House Rules Committee
Samuel Lipson
Russia
Lipson
Ruegia
Cho Ren
Governor Meets Students At Arkansas University Strike
Governor Donaghey arrives in Fayetteville to confer with State University of Arkansas student strikers after 36 expulsions tied to articles criticizing faculty. About 800 students are still out as talks proceed.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Mar
State University of Arkansas
Donaghey
Beware of Mercury Ointments for Catarrh and Hall's Cure
Warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective internally. Includes price 75 cents and note on Druggists. Mentions Daniel Peterman as local agent for newspaper delivery in St Louis.
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T.rm. Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Ohio
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