Visitation of Mount Pelee Devastates Caribbean Islands
An eye witness account details the Mount Pelee eruption near Saint Pierre and Soufriere on Martinique and St Vincent. The report cites 2500 to 60000 dead, ongoing lava flows, asphyxiating gas, and widespread destruction, with survivors evacuated to Fort de France.
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Windward Islands
Martinique
Mount Pelee
Soufriere
Island of
St. Vincent
St Vincent
St. Pierre
Albert
Mont Pelee
Ren
Fort de France
St Pierre
Mount Petce
Ava
Sonim
Cure Claims for Lung Disease with Golden Medical Discovery
A Revolutionary remedy is promoted for pulmonary trouble including coughs hemorrhage night sweats and weakness. Testimony from W A Sanders of Hern Mason Co West Virginia credits ten bottles of Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with restoring health and strength after repeated hemorrhages. Readers are invited to send stamps for a free copy of the doctor’s booklet.
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Dr. Pierce
W.A. Sanders
Hern, Mason Co
W.va
R. V. Pierze
Buffalo, N. Y
Relief for Martinique Receives U S Aid
The New York Sun notes Congress has appropriated about half a million dollars at President Roosevelt’s suggestion to aid Martinique. Beyond daily food, the island’s industrial life may be paralyzed long term, requiring recovery efforts or possible emigration.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Martinique
Windward Islands
Phila delphia Press on a police union rumor
A Philadelphia Press passage discusses a police union rumor as the center of talk in town, noting community interest and speculation about the copter company and the man in the house. The dialogue underscores urban gossip and police affiliation debates.
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Delia
Bridget
Poliss Man
Philadelphia Press
Spain to Mark Queen Regent’s Retirement and Transition
The upcoming retirement of Queen Regent Christiana of Spain will be celebrated as grateful remembrance by Spaniards. She ruled with kindness and wisdom amid mournful conditions and will become Queen Dowager. Her son, the young king, lacks strong promise and will rely on his mother’s guidance and experience.
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Spain
Christiana
Martinique Calamity Reignites War Is Hell Remark
In response to a terrible calamity on Martinique, the writer argues General Sherman did not fully cover the idea that war is hell, emphasizing the brutal consequences of conflict. The statement anchors the essay’s critique of warfare’s devastation.
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Martinique
Sherman
Missouri Leads The State At Exposition Report
Charleston South Carolina May 16 The jury on awards at the South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition submitted their report on agriculture horticulture mines and mining showing Missouri as the top state The State received forty two gold twenty agile and twenty six bronze medals plus honorable mention for thirty four products The exhibition praises Missouri and its commissioners for splendid work while securing many medals and mentions in other divisions awaiting further reports
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Charleston
S. C
South Carolina
Missouri
Mistouri
Nfo
Endorsement for De Witts Little Early Risers
Alf Heinze of Quincy praises De Witts Little Early Risers for constipation and torpid liver, calling them a good and safe cure that never gripes or distress, as endorsed by local druggist Martin.
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De'Witt
Wates Alf
Ed Heinze
Quincy
O Martin
Millionaire Senators The Sun Understated Wealth Claims
A New York Sun columnist argues that the perceived wealth of United States senators is greatly exaggerated. The writer says he can name only about a dozen senators who are truly wealthy and questions broader notions of senatorial fortunes.
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New York Sun
United States
Senate
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don’t Know It
Advertises Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy claiming to cure back pain and urinary issues. Offers free sample bottle and book by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton NY. Also notes unrelated local gas disturbances and Martinique disaster news.
Ottumwa Man Granted Second Naturalization Papers
Ottumwa reports a man from Germany who arrived at seventeen was naturalized twice. His long journey to citizenship included exercising suffrage after obtaining property and a decades long voting record unchallenged for more than forty years.
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Ottumwa
Hoopfinger
Germany
Calamities and millionaires listed across the world
A collage of historic disasters notes eruptions and earthquakes from Pompeii to Lisbon, Madrid to Madeira, with dates such as 1605 1745 and 1883. The piece then lists notable wealth figures including William A Clark and Chauncey M Dollie with fortunes. It ends with a health advertisement for Boschee's German Syrup praising its cure for consumption and lung troubles.
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Pompei
Sicily
Ieee Ciiela
Barthadase
Napaes
Rarth Puane
Lisbon
Marthynane
Catania
Jeddo
Japan
Oma
Callao
Grand Carto
Qwascham
Persia
Spain
Portuga
Lasbon
Coimbra
Oporto
Braga
St Ubes
Morocco
Imore
Island of
Madeira
Santa Fe
Panama
C.ty
Quito
Canton Ching
Molucca Islands
Tabwbria
Naples
Manila
Peru
Ecuador
New Discovery for Consumption Told in Cisco Texas
The article touts Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and lung troubles from Cisco Texas with a testimonial about a wife cured after severe coughing fits with hemorrhages. It claims guaranteed relief and offers bottles at Noah Martin's with a free sample.
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Texas
Cisco
Tex
Noah Mirtin
Voted Illegally For Twenty Six Years in Ottumwa
After admitting to casting unlawful ballots for twenty six years Carl T Hoopfiigger a respected German American resident of Ottumwa confessed to the long standing vote fraud. The case highlights ongoing concerns over electoral integrity in the city.
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Ottumwa, May “Is
Carl ¥. T. Hoopfiigger
Carnegie Offer to fund Spanish payment over Philippine independence
Through George F Seward new evidence reveals Andrew Carnegie opposed U S occupation of the Philippines. Seward says Carnegie offered to provide the 20 million dollars paid to Spain to convince the Filipinos that independence would be acknowledged by the United States.
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New York
George F Seward
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Philippines
Seward
Carnegie
Spain
Never Start Summer With a Lingering Cough
Advertises One Minute Cough Cure as a safe quick remedy for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Ends with testimonials from J H Bowles Graventon NH and Noah Martin a local druggist praising its speed and safety.
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Acta
J. H. Bowles
Graventon
N. H
Noah Martin
Nebraskas Volcano Rumor Sparks Local Town Talk
Ponca Nebraska on May 14 reports residents fear an eruption from Mount Iona a nearby feature believed to be a volcanic mountain near the town. Local speculation centers on potential lava activity and seismic signs causing unease among villagers.
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Ponca
Neb
Iona
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promised as Universal Remedy
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages and is a constitutional treatment. The ad claims the cure works by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, offering 100 dollars for any failure and urging readers to send for testimonials. Hall's Family Pills are praised as well.
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Hall
F. J. Dugney & Co
Toledo
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Nixon Resigns From Tammany After Feitner Rebuff
Lewis Nixon resigns as Tammany Hall leader after sachems refuse to back his candidate Thomas L. Feitner for grand sachem. Nixon, angered by the rebuff, says his usefulness ends and prepares to sever ties with the organization as a new board meets.
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New York
The
Tammany Society
Lewis Nixon
Tammany Hall
Richard Croker
Nixon
Thomas L. Feitner
Meser van Woek
Senus
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promised Heals Sore
An advertisement claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures skin sores and prevents complications from neglected wounds. It cites a testimonial from H. Wlartly of Yankeetown Indiana and Noah Martin the druggist warning about counterfeit products.
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DeWit
DeWite
Yankeetown
Ind
DewWitt
Noah Martin
Draggist
Bryan’s visit tale at the Nebraska asylum stirs talk
During a Washington trip W. J. Bryan recounted a visit to the Nebraska state asylum for the insane. He claims an inmate questioned his reason for being there, joking that Bryan was not crazy just a fool for his views on free silver.
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W. J Bryan
Washington
Nebrask State Asylum
Hugh
State Journal
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