Peruna touted by women as cure for catarrh
Letters from Mrs Ellis Scott Street Milwaukee and others claim Pe-ru-Na cured womb weakness leucorrhea and longstanding illness. Testimonials by Anna Carsten and G A Proehl describe quick relief after months of treatment. Ad runs with promise of free catarrh book from Dr Hartman Columbiana Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Carsten
Layton
Henry Ellis
Scott Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Peruna
G. A. Proehl
New Portage, O
Anne Randall
Caro
Mich
Sadie Martinet
Hartman
Hartman. Columburg, O
Forward base eyed as 30000 troops ready for Pekin push
Allied forces prepare an advance from Tien Tsin with an estimated 30000 troops available for a move beyond Tien Tsin. An advance base is expected 20 to 30 miles toward Pekin as supplies are gathered for a direct assault on the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
London
Shanghai
Pekin
Pe- Chi-Li
Pei Ho
Chinese ministers gain free communication with foreign powers
Paris dispatch reports an imperial decree dated August 2 allowing Chinese foreign ministers in Pekin unrestricted communication with their governments and to depart for Tien Tsin with escort. Wu Ting Pang says the dispatch may be true but no official confirmation is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cape May
N. J
Wu Ting Pang
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
French Consul Reports Manchurian Massacre Urged
A dispatch from Che Foo dated August 25 states the Mukden governor proclaimed massacring Christians in Manchuria. Missions are largely destroyed, missionaries have organized defense, and Christian aid is mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Che Foo
Mukden
Manchury
Resignation Delay Pushes New Ambassador Start
Mr Draper's resignation will not take effect for about six weeks allowing the new ambassador to assume office in fall after a trip from Paris to the United States. Andrew D. White, U S ambassador to Germany, sailed home Tuesday and is returning on a state department granted leave of absence.
Boers Surrender Forces Move Toward Final Capitulation
A London dispatch reports Gen. Hunter's force noting Winburg and Senekal commandos arriving with about six hundred men, Gen. Roux and the Wepener commandant surrendering, and a continuing wagon stream along the valley roads as leaders capitulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hlunter
Winburg
Senekel
Roux
Wepener
Mrs Mar et Brown Oliver Dies at 91 in Pittsburgh
Mrs Mar et Brown Oliver, mother of George T. Oliver founder of the Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette, died yesterday in Pittsburgh at age 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Maret Brown Oliver
George T. Oliver
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette
Notable Facts From a Varied 19th Century Ledger
A compilation notes a Paris fat man consuming five times average food with a 560 pound weight, Philip D Armour cherishing grandchildren, a Washington monument for Gen Albert Pike, Gen Lloyd Wheaton as the lone Illinois general, and royal heights among Queen Amelia of Portugal and Danish crown princess. It also mentions English and American height averages, Milea’s first promotion error, and Sir William White rising from apprentice to chief constructor in Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Philip D. Armour
Chicago
Washington
Albert Pike
Macons
Lloyd Wheaton
Gen. Wheaton
Michigan
Illinois
Amelia
Portugal
Crown Princess
Denmark
Duchess of York
England
America
Milea
Leutenant
Massachusetts Volunteers
Ieutenant
United States Navy
William White
Davenport
P. Watta
Altitudes of Alaska Mountain List From Geological Survey
A forthcoming Geological Survey bulletin, compiled by Prof. Henry Hannett, details Alaska mountains with elevations. Notable peaks include Mount McKinley at 20 464 feet, Wrangle 17 600, Crillon 15 900, Fairweather 14 203, Iliamna 12 060, and Cook 13 750 feet, with various other named summits and archaic names noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geological Survey
Alaska
Henry Hannett
Blackburg
Black Mountain
Cook Mountain
Crillon
Drum Mountain
Fairweather
Hayes Mountain
Iliamna
Kimbal
la Peruse
Lupua
Mount McKinley
St. Elige
Sanford
Beattle
Tilman
Wrangle
McKinley
Mount Allen
Cook Inlet
India
Mr. Dick
British Captures and Boers Rally Amid War News
Report from Severn notes 1,500 prisoners and nine guns at Ian Hamilton camp, 29,500 held by Gen Hunter, and 5,000 in Caledei valley who fled. Dispatches list surrenders, wounded, and a possible De Wet death unconfirmed. Bloemfontein trains derailed near Kroonstad amid Boer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severn
Christian DeWet
Fouriersberg
Hunter
Ian Hamilton
Caledei
Prinsloo
Boers Surrounded Near Reitzberg in Pretoria Dispatch
Special Pretoria dispatch reports General De Wet completely surrounded near Reitzberg by a strong British cordon. Boers vow to stand at Machadodor as ammunition and food run short. General Hailton rapid moves hinder reinforcements to Commandant-Fotha. gunfire from a derailed train killed 40. Pretoria residents exiled for cruelty to British subjects, terms up to 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Christian de Wet
Reitzberg
Machadodor
Hailton
Fotha
Honig Spruit
Krodnetad
Baden-Powell wounded at Rustenburg in Transvaal fight
London Aug 6 report from Laurence Merquez of the Daily Express states Transvaal advices claim General Baden-Powell was wounded in a recent engagement at Rustenburg where Boers say they captured prisoners and 324 wagons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Laurence Merquez
Daily Express
Transvaal
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Fresno boy confesses to poisoning father
Fred Hines a 13 year old confesses he poisoned his father who lies in critical condition at the county hospital. The boy says harsh treatment and denial of driving his team prompted the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresno
Cal
Fred Hines
Quarantine Against Tampa Enforced by Charleston Board
Charleston health board notified railroads entering the city that due to yellow fever in Tampa they must refuse passengers and baggage from that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
9. C
Charleston Board of Health
Tampa
No New Yellow Fever Cases Reported in Tampa
In Tampa Florida on August 6 no new or suspicious yellow fever cases have appeared since the initial outbreak. Illness remains minimal with one suspected case nearing discharge from treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Amng
Secretary Hay Is Ill With Nervous Exhaustion
A Sunapee New Hampshire special to the Journal reports Secretary of State Hay is ill and suffering from nervous exhaustion after long work in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Boston
Sunapee
N. H
Washington
Despondent Li Hung Chang Not Committed Suicide
August 6 report from Bhanghal says Li Hung Chang is in a despondent state and not dead by his own hand. rumor of suicide is unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhanghal
Li Hung Chang
E Detchon’s Anti Diuretic Mentioned In Jumbled Note
A garbled historical note references E Detchon s anti diuretic with a claim of value over 3100 for a child related to soils bedding during fees and a casual sign off. The legible elements are names and vague monetary figures amidst scattered text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imho
Bae Ya
Mushroom poisoning theory replaces toadstools in Norris deaths
An inquest into the Norris family deaths at Harvey Illinois found they were likely poisoned by mushrooms rather than toadstools. Mushroom expert Hubert Martin testified a small black bug affixed to mushrooms could cause toxins, noting a milk-fed cat died after exposure to the bug and surrounding mushroom tissue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Norris
Harvey
Ill
Hubert Martin
Repulsed by Smith-Dorrien near STotchefstroom
Aug 4 dispatches report Gen Smith-Dorrien repulsing Liebeberg’s commando at STotchefstroom after a Boer assault. Seven Bunce cad and fifty Boers surrender to Gen Hunter. British losses described as light. Dispatch from Lord Roberts notes a July repulse by Smith-Dorrien and a truce call that escalated to heavy Boer fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Tow
Liebeberg
Smith-Doren
Stotchefstroom
Fan Hamilton
Kistenburg
Kaden-Powell
Bunce
Hunter
Roberts
Tondon
Lord Roberts
Siaith Dorpsey
Dorries
Tan Hamilton
Barrows Summoned to Philippine School Post
A cablegram from Judgeruft chairman of the Philippine commission summons David Prescott Barrows head of the history department at the San Diego state national school to an administrative position on the Philippines school system at $3,000 a year. The appointment follows a suggestion from Wheeler of the University of California. Barrows earned a master's at Berkeley in 1895 studying under Bernard Moses and Carl TSehn now Philippine census director.
North Carolina Election Returns Favor Axycack Governor
Early returns from Pharsdeys election show Axycack elected governor by a large margin. Democrats Cla rtian Sammons says totals will rise as more counties report. Legislature expected to remain solidly Democratic with a strong Senate and House majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Ncc
Pharsdeys
Axycack
Clairtian Sammons
Velach
Patoe Butler
Colorado Army of the Philippines plans Eighth Army Corps reunion
The Colorado Society Army of the Philippines started mailing circulars with the reunion program and details to military groups nationwide to boost attendance. Gen Hale expected at least 1,000 Eighth Army Corps members to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Colorado Society Army’ of the Philippines
Eighth Army Corps
Hale
Eghth Army Corps
Fatality on Atlanta Train Causes Instant Death
Bascom L. Weantz, a traveling salesman, died Wednesday in an unusual accident on a passenger train. His coat snagged near a guard, the car swung a curve, the coat struck a pistol, and a discharge killed Mr Wy at once. Seattle reports a quarantined ship Cleveland arriving from Nome with a clear health status and 18 Nome cases remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bascom
L. Weantz
Traveline
Irose
Afr
Wyatt
Seattle
Wash
Cleveland
Nome
Shah Abandons Visit to Eggland After Duke's Death
London reports the shah cancels his official visit to Eggland due to the death of the duke of Save-Coburg and Gotha. The announcement comes from official channels signaling a shift in royal diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagland
London
Save-Coburg and
Gotha
Shah
Eggland
Attempt on Persian Shah In Paris Ends With Arrest
Paris August 3 A would be assassin, cloaked as a laborer, leaped onto the royal carriage as Shah Muzaffer Ed Din left the palace. Grand vizier Treshah knocked the revolver from the man's hand and police overwhelmed him. A second trip down the Seine to Versailles proceeded as planned. Authorities suspect an Italian mastermind and seek accomplices. The Shah remained calm and helped detain the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Persia
Muzaffer. Ed-Din
Treshah
Gen. Paret
Bois de Boulogne
Appeaura
Vister
Offinmers
Shah
Seine
Versailles
Italy
Missing Port Elizabeth man found in Bridgeton swamp
The body of John Trader, missing since March from Port Elizabeth, was located in a Bridgeton swamp. The head had been removed. John Hand, once with Trader the night of disappearance, is jailed on a minor charge. police believe he may have knowledge of the murder and pursue further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Trader
Bridgeton
N. J
Port Elizabeth
John Hand
Trader
Government demands turnover at Dillon normal school
Heléna Mont Aug 4 Gov Smith calls for resignations of all members of the Dillon state normal school executive board after a yellowed management report. President Sanders is relieved and the institution undergoes a thorough overhauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine
Heléna
Mont
State Normal School
Dillon
Smith
Sanders
Oil City Machinists End 11-Week Strike Return to Old Wages
Oil City machinists wrap up an 11 week strike by voting to resume work at the prior wage scale with no concessions from employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil City
Fragmentary writ of A J Jen néssé on Butler Street
A damaged excerpt quotes A J Jen néssé of 9201 Butler St Chicago claiming to be a witchman and mentioning a weather ordeal and a vague mention of gold settling in kidneys with garbled follow up text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J.jennéssé
Butler St
Chicago
Commission headed by Judge takes five points in Manila
An Aug. commission led by Judge Taft aims to establish an educational system and pass laws without money from the Insular fund. Gen. MacArthur to head the enforcement, with appointments for liberals in education and municipal officers. Banks in Manila form a ring to reduce exchange rates, causing indignation and business difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavila
Tegis
Taft
Gen
MacArthur
McKinley
Manila
Royal Family Receives News On King Nunthbert's Death
In Rome plans unfold as King Victor Emmanuel and Trelena head to the capital. Remains of King Nunthbert depart Monza and will lead city events at 9 a.m. A chapel may be erected for the faithful, with Queen Burgherits arriving from Cremona Archbishopric to oversee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umbert
Burgherits
Cremona Culate
Victor Emmanuel
Trelena
Rome
Nunthbert
Monza
Anarchist Horsewhipped in Buenos Ayres Incident
Guife Castagn, brother-in-law of a named figure, secured passage for Montefi c after failing to pay return fare to New York. He boasts a Bresei deed and predicts Que Victoria will be the next victim. Clerks in a British shipping office horsewhipped him for remarks about the queen. Destination unknown, either Montevideo or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Guifé Castagn
Montefic
New York
Bresei
Que
Prominent Navy Officer Praises Marines at Pekin Legation
A Washington official lauds Capt Meyers and his small detachment guarding the British legation in Pekin as world heroes amid the siege while mobs of Chinese threaten the compound. The statement highlights the danger and resilience of the marines involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Meyers
Pekin
Whole Settlement Wiped Out in Newfoundland Fire
A blaze at Sopp's Arm White Bay destroyed a large sawmill and about a million feet of lumber. The fire also wiped out a settlement of around 120 houses. A schooner delivering coal for steamers ferried residents to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Johns
N. F
Sopp's Arm
White Bay
Imperial Navy Captain Plans Polar Expedition Departure
Berlin reports Captain Banéndahl of the imperial navy has organized a North Pole voyage. He will sail from Hamburg on August 11 aboard the Matador, a four ton fishing schooner, aiming to enter the pack ice east of Spitzbergen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Banéndahl
Imperial Navy
Roh
North Pole
Hamburg
Spitzbergen
Inquiry Finds Cause of Explosion at Cango Lincoln
The inquiry into the explosion at Cango Lincoln concluded it was caused by artillerymen attempting a double powder charge. The cartridge burst as the crew forced it into the gun, spilling powder that ignited when a cigarette touched it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cango Lincoln
Deaths of Alan Birmingham and Pryor in Alabama and Georgia tragedy
Alan Pryor former United States senator and representative died at his Athens Alabama home at six last evening. The report notes Pryor’s Alabama birth near Senator Pettus. In Georgia at Irwinsville two Connis children died and a third was critically ill after eating pea soup from a new tin vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alan
Luke Pryor
United States
Congress
Athens
Ala
Seustos’ryor
Alabama
Pettus
Irwinsville
Gia
Lewis Connis
Policeman Killed in Carrollton Duel Over Impounded Horses
Carrollton Kentucky August 6 reports a pistol duel last night between Policeman James T Martin and William Herzog. Martin was fatally shot as he prepared to impound two of Herzog s horses. Herzog survived the exchange and this incident ends in a fatal confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton
James T Martin
William Herzog
Martin
Robert Dunlap Pioneer of Dunlap News Agency Dies
New York report notes Robert Dunlap a leading merchant and founder of the Dunlap News agency, once a prominent agency in the city, now no longer in existence. The notice reflects on his role in local trade and media history as of August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Dunlap
Dunlap
Ted Here
Bishop Augustine Healy Dies Suddenly in Maine
Rt Rev Augustine Healy, Catholic bishop at Maine, died suddenly yesterday afternoon in Portland Maine. He was a prominent church leader and figure in local religious affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Augustine Healy
Maine
Campaign money and public vigor in politics
A fragmented editorial urges funding for political campaigns and compares finances to sustaining the body. The text references dyspepsia and digestion metaphors to emphasize the need for support and nourishment for political effort.
Fragmented notes on local events and incidents in Kansas City area
A rough collection mentions a church plan in Savad hah, public figures like A J Fleming tied to a Times, a midsummer famine linked to thrashing, a 1776 Annapolis convention dollar bill, and Kansas City post office receipts. It also notes a shooting death of a girl near Rast Sixth, a boy drowning in a waterworks reservoir, a Mrs. O'Day suicide attempt, and political campaign plans with potential national speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savad Hah
Ion Yas
Jeon James Manes
Manes
Prominit
Stakland
Wan Drownell
Ieaville
Stewart
the Salvation
Cameron
G. Bly
A. J. Fleming
Slater
Shelbyville
Annapolis
Kansas City Board of Education
Seedng Presbyterian
Convention Hall
Manfred Mayfield
Ben Mayfield
Ethel
Macon County
Sno
Otrd
Kansas City
Scott
hertiMtenter
Feathera
Joe’ Newland
Morris Carey
Tiyeaty-first
Holly Streets
Kaneag City
Carey
Alce O'Day
John O'Day
Springfield
Frisco Railroad
St. Louis
Sedalia
Roosevelt
Dolliver
Beveridge
Depéw
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
Logan Anderson
West Plains
Seater Works
May Anderson
Palmyra
Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Fable Mentioned
A fable note discusses a wolf wearing sheep's clothing to hide his aims and reliance on reputation. It references counterfeiters of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and their failed efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
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Yang Tsun
Reed
Christiana
Roger Wolcott
Maxenchusetia
Wolcott
sthety-One
Alaskam Mountains
Gen. Hunter
From Lord Roberts
Lord Roberta
War Office
Er Hunter
Ruatenberg
Magaliesberg Range
Col. Rhodes
Maj
G Williams
Kroonstad
Lord Algernon Lennox
Knox
Bloemfontein
United States Cynsul Stowe
Stars and Stripes
Honingsprust
Noprigon-ra
Christiian de Wet
Reitzburg
Gen. Baden-Powell
E. Detchon
Smith-Dorrien
Potchefstroom
David Prescott Barrows
Philippines
Syntem
North Carolina
Aycoon
Tur
Denver, Col
Auemnat Ih
Hi Record
Muzaffer-Ed-Din
Shah of
French Republic
Ahah
Royal Famly
Win
Marsherita
Queen Victoria
Riawe
Robert Dunnlap
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