Sergeant Buck Taylor Endorses Peruna Cure
Buck Taylor a Rough Rider and Roosevelt ally promotes Peruna as the best catarrh remedy. He cites personal use and success, noting the medicine’s impact and urging readers to request the Book of Sentimentals from The Peruna Co. Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Taylor
Ous
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
New York
Upper
New York State
Earth
Buck F. Taylor
Péruma
Columbus
Statue of General Grant unveiled in Capitol Rotunda
On May 20 a Grant statue presented by the G A R was unveiled in the Capitol rotunda in Washington. Mrs Grant and Mrs Sartoris attended with descendants. the unveiling occurred quietly before a large audience in the hall of representatives.
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Washington
Gen
Craint
Go AK
Pras
Hall of
Hig
Whgut
Grant
Mount McGregor
Giprioux
Jefferson
Hamilton
Lincoln
Appomattox
Cornwallis
Burgoyne
Sartoris
Miss Sartoris
A. R
Erderson
Benntoy Frye
Senate
Miks Sartoris
Allemar Col Baden-Powell Hero of the Hour
London crowds fill streets overnight in a triumphant display as Baden-Powell and war news spark cheers. The Mansion House Marlborough House and War Office become focal points with flags waved and national songs sung. Citizens, especially young men, crowd prominent squares in the wake of the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Baden-Powell
Hero OF the Hour
London
Mayors Announcement Sparks Mafeking Relief Celebrations
On May 1 at the Mansion House Lord Mayor A J Newton announced the relief of Mafeking to a cheering crowd. Traffic was diverted as streets filled with song and salute, unions jacks waved, and phrases of British pluck echoed amid special editions and ticker reports reaching Windsor and Marlborough House.
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Newton
Mansion House
Lomsden
Mafeking
A. J. Newton
Mafeking J
C da
Cheerigus Orenda
Hmafekipx Waach
Col. Baden-Powell
Feking
Mafcking
Jord
Inez
Suga
Lkood
Sewa
Windsor Castle
Lord Salisbury
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Proclamations Of Aguinaldo Circulate In Manila
A May 4 proclamation from Pollo island in the Philippine group east of Luzon is circulating in Manila. It claims the McKinley commission was appointed without congressional authorization and cannot act officially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Aguinaldo
Pollo Island
Luzon
McKinley
Congress
Senator Clark to Give Daughter Jewels for Marriage
New York on May 20 announced that Senator Clark will present his daughter Miss Katherine Clark with jewels valued at 85000 dollars for her marriage to Dr. Lew Rutherford Morris. Six thousand wedding invitations will be issued and the total cost of the wedding is estimated at 125000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senattor Clark
Katherine Clark
Lew Rutherford Morris
Sunday Work on Convention Hall Roof Trusses Progress
Kanaen¢ City Missouri May 21. Several crews of artisans worked all day Sunday on Convention hall. The fourth set of trusses for the roof were partially put in place while contractors supervising excavation concrete and masonry work oversaw construction along those lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanaen¢ City
Ambushers Routed With Heavy Loss Near Aguasnan
Manila May 21 reports that five hundred insurgents, half armed with rifles, ambushed ten scouts of the Fortieth volunteer infantry in the hills near Aguasnan Mindango. The Americans routed the natives, killing 31. American casualties were two killed and three wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Aguasnan
Mindango
Congress to Investigate Cuban Affairs Backed by President
Washington May 20 Congress will investigate affairs in Cuba. The president favors this strongly and has communicated his wishes to leading Republican senators and representatives. There is general agreement that the recent developments call for a thorough overhauling and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Cuba
Chicago Brewers Challenge City License Ordinance
In Chicago on May 20, owners of breweries refuse the annual May 1 500 license fee and, five of them band together to defy the ordinance while attacking its validity in court.
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Chicago
Train Wreck on Guadalajara Branch Kills Eight
A work train on the Guadalajara branch of the Mexican Central road collided with an obstruction. The American engineer and ten Mexican laborers were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Guadalajara
Mex
Cabinet Talks Keep Africa Intervention Ban Firm
New York reports that a cabinet meeting ended with the decision to adhere to the prior stance against intervention in Africa unless both sides request mediation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
The
Herald
Africa
Allen's Foot-Ease Featured in Early Ad Puff
An early advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for tired feet corns bunions and calluses. It claims instant comfort for nervous feet and protruding nails with a trial pack available by mail order from Le Roy New York and a list of agents in various towns.
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Allen
ngeFrdy
Iress
Alina
Histad
le Roy
Peace prospects amid Mafeking victory riots in Britain
London reports a telegram to the prime minister from Kruger seeking terms of peace after Mafeking’s defense. Unclear terms are hinted as unconditional surrender is suggested by some. Riots flared in London Aberdeen and Belfast with prayers in churches nationwide.
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London
Daily Express
Foreign Office
Kruger
Mafeking
Lord Sadbury
Aberdeen
Belfast
United Kingdom
Mandell Creighton
Windsor
One Desperate Robber Hits Coates Hotel in Kansas City
A lone highwayman entered the Coates hotel corridor at 11:30 pm and forced open the cigar stand strong box, escaping with diamonds worth 1500 dollars, 250 dollars in gold and currency, and 100 dollars in checks. He threatened eight clerks and one employee with a revolver and rode away on a horse tied nearby.
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Kansas City
Coates Hotel
Hunt Named Secretary of State for Inland of Porto Rico
William H. Hunt of Montana has been chosen as secretary of state for the Inland of Porto Rico. He resigns as U S agent before the Chilean claims commission to take this appointment. Hunt is the son of the late Secretary Hurt and a high standing lawyer.
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Ie Mme
Porto Rico
Washington
Wm H. Hunt
Montana
Hunt
United States
Chilian Claime Commission
Hurt
Samuel Moses Confesses After Rescue in Tremont Area
Balt Take Utah May 20 The Deseret News reports Samuel Moses who allegedly murdered his wife and three children near Tremont three miles away confessed to the reporter after being rescued from the Jordan River by police.
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Balt Take
Utah
Deseret News
Jordin River
Samual Moses
Elleren
Tremont, Jr
Moses
cDecret News
Fire destroys six story Water Street building in Newburgh
A fire yesterday in Newburgh destroyed a six story Water Street block housing Perk & Vallse furniture dealers and adjacent structures. Volunteer firefighter Willis Meginn was killed by a falling wall. Loss estimated at 77000 dollars.
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Newburgh
N. Y
Water Street
Perk & Vallse
Willis Meginn
Alleged Embezzler Arrested in Carbondale
William Wyker of Carbondale, Illinois, was arrested late Saturday in St Louis on charges of embezzling $4,000 from Whitney & Co of San Francisco. Wyker plans to travel to the coast to face the charge.
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Carbondale
William 17 Wyker
St Louis
Whitney & Co
San Francisco
Wyker
Drowned While Shooting the Rapids at Kingston
Two Princeton sophomore rowers Duy of Nutley New Jersey and Augur of Evanston Illinois drowned yesterday afternoon while attempting to shoot the rapids in a canoe to Kingston.
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Princeton, \. J
Princeton
Vliss, Duy
Nutley
N. J
Augur
Evanston
Jil
Kingston Am
Farmers union forms in Springfield Indiana
Springfield Indiana May 17 The American Farmers union incorporated here is expected by promoters to become a strong organization among farmers and rival all other farmer groups.
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Springfield
American’Farmers' Union
Anney
Kicked by Horse Kills Man in Lebanon Missouri
Chancey Reynold s of Sleeper Missouri was fatally kicked in the chest by his horse at noon yesterday and died within ten minutes at Lebanon. The accident occurred as Reynolds attempted to mount the horse. Local authorities reported no witnesses.
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Lebanon
Chancey Reynolds
Sleeper
One Fare for the Round Trip
Washington May 1 All railroads have agreed to a rate of one fare for the round trip to the republican convention in Philadelphia.
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Washington
H Ave
Philadelphia
Grain-D the new grain drink replaces coffee in packs
Try Grain-D a food drink for all ages that mimics coffee but is made from pure grains. It has a rich seal brown color like Java and is sold to general grocers with packages priced at 15 and 25 cents.
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Java
Momagh
The Unbeaten Champion: A Boxing Legend Remains
The piece reflects on John L. Sullivan as a long reigning World champion, notes trends that led to his fall and suggests a future challenger for the undefeated, emblematic figure who represents ultimate strength and skill in boxing.
Congress Work and Debates in Late Session
The summary outlines Senate and House actions across dates in mid month including appropriations for armor and defense, a free homes bill, and state issues in Montana. It notes Clark of Montana addressing privilege, resignation to the governor, and critiques of Marcus Daly. It covers Red Cross incorporation, Alaskan code debate, and post office and pneumatic tube provisions. The piece mentions Confederate soldier relief, Panama Canal inquiry calls, and statues accepted by Missouri and the Grand Army.
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Senate
Connie Wee
Toe
Maine
Ohio
Missouri
Clark
Mont
Montana
Marcus Daly
Montzana
Cuba
United States
House
American National Red Cross
District of Columbia
Percelion
Organ
Panama Canal
McCumber
Philippine Islands
Cox
Teun
Sojliers
Appomattox
Lee
Grant
Post Office
Benton and
Blair
Ulysses Urant
Grand Army of the Republic
Montana Governor Denounces Senate Appointment
Ogden Utah May 17 Gov Robert E Smith of Montana denounces the appointment of Senator Clark to the U S Senate calling it contemptible trickery and a disgrace to Montana. He urged action by the state to condemn the move as he traveled toward Helena.
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Ogden
Utah
Robert E Smith
Montana
Helena
Clark
United States Senate
Spriggs
North
Boiler Explosion Kills Two on Illinois Central Train
In Centralia Illinois May 13 the boiler of Locomotive 915 pulling the south bound Illinois Central train exploded at Dubois 22 miles south. Engineer Thomas Prickett and fireman Robert Weight were killed. The engine had only its third trip after a thorough overhaul and had earlier been involved in a head end collision on the same line with loss of lives.
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Centralia
Ilinois Central
Dubois
Thomas Prickett
Robert Weight
Freman
Minister Dies Suddenl y at Presbyterian Assembly
Rev. William A. Echols of Middle Art Ohio, a commissioner to the Presbyterian general assembly, collapsed and died of heart disease in the auditorium of the Washington and Compton Avenue Presbyterian church in St. Louis at 10 30 a m while the assembly was in session dialogue with Athens presbytery of the synod of Ohio.
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St. Louis
William A. Echols
Middle Art
Presbyterian General Assembly
Athens
Synod of Ohio
Washington and Compton Avenue
Fire devastates main street in Grand Meadow Minn
A blaze in Grand Meadow Minnesota on May 15 destroyed one side of the town's business district. Spring Valley sent no special train yet helped by its apparatus. Loss is estimated at 50,000 dollars with full insurance. Origin of the fire is unknown.
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Grand Meadow
Minn
Spring Valley
Troops Mobilized for Otis Day Celebration in Rochester
Secretary of War Root orders three battalions from the department of the east to participate in the Otis day event in Rochester New York. The units include infantry cavalry and artillery and will establish a model camp at an in city location.
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Rochester
N. Y
Root
Department of the East
Lmits
Earthquake Shocks Felt Across Mexico City
City of Mexico reports two sharp tremors yesterday afternoon, the first lasting 40 seconds and the second 20 seconds, felt from east to west and across the city.
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City of
Mexico
Miss Newman Endorses Chamberlain's Pain Ben e
Gray resident Miss Florence Newman suffering from mocular rheumatism testifies that Chamberlain's Pain Ben e gives relief. She praises the remedy and states the product is for sale by Noah Martin Druggist.
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Florence Newman
Chamberlain
Newman
Gray
Noah Martin Druggjat
Montanan Senate Presses Clark Credential Question
The senate committee on privileges and elections directs Chairman Chandler to push action on the Clark resolution as originally reported. Gov. Smith's dispatch from Butte accuses Clark of collusion and fraud in seeking an appointment via Lieut. Gov. Spriggs and calls for full inquiry into his credentials and the state’s rights. The committee vote on the resolution was 6 to 3.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Chandler
Clark
Senate of the United
Spriggs
Court of Justice
Senate
Montans
Committee On
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Aguinaldo Letter Warns Manilla Residents To Flee
President sends to Senate a translated Aguinaldo note dated January 17 1899 from Malolos urging Senor Legardo to leave Manila with family for safety. General Otis forwards the letter and denies American war initiation charges while noting the warning intent.
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Washington
Senate
Gen. Otis
Aguinaldo
Manila
Aguinallo
Malolos
Benito Legardo
Military Prisoner Shot While Attempting Escape
San Francisco May 19 A private of the Twentieth United States infantry named Bergum, imprisoned for sleeping at his post in Manila, was shot and killed near a woods line as guards ordered a halt during an escape attempt. He died from wounds to the hand and lung. other prisoners were captured.
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San Francisco
A C. Bergum
Repidio
Bergum
Twentieth United States Infantry
Mania
Commissioner Rules Loans By Building and Loan Firms Not Taxable
Washington May 18 Commissioner Wilson of the internal revenue bureau holds that building and loan associations making loans on collateral to their own members and paying small withdrawals on demand from their members are not liable to tax as brokers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Celery Nerve Compound Purifies Blood and Renews Energy
Spring fever weakens the body as winter overtaxes vitality. Celery Nerve Compound purifies the blood, tones nerves, and restores energy and appetite. Sold by A W Lane.
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A- W Lane
Kansas City and Missouri News Roundup
A multi-item report covers local and state happenings from Kansas City and surrounding areas. It notes political debates in Congress, a national park bill at Wilson Creek, vandalism on a Linwood school addition, and various court cases and public works projects. It also mentions river flood effects on homes, school demographics in Carthage, and the Missouri reform school in Boonville along with a university event aiding a student medal fund.
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A.D Query
Lamar
Neur Wagoner
Kit St Joseph
Shackelsohn
James T. Moore
Polk County
Maine
Tabitha Speers
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Woodruff
Platte County
Dearborn
Fred Simpson
McGee Street
Kansas City
Wenting
Simpson
Walters
Dickey
Kansasity
Daniel Hoffer
Lexington
Philadelphia
McKinley
Linwood
Senate Committee On Commerce
Columbia River
Joe Prenger
Jefferson City
Carthage
Ils
Wiliam Wolfe
Shelbina
Wolfe
Daniel S. Tuttle
Missouri
S. Louis
Missionary Board
St. Joseph
Raymond Uy
WW. P. Robinson, Jr
St. Joseph Grand Island
Robinson
DuPuy
Western Railroad
Genefil
Chicago Streat West
Abraham L. Duke
Arkee
Ngdaway County
Crcuit
Farley
Wayne County
Gorman
Laclede County
State Reform School For
Boonville
Webster Davis
State University At
Columbia
Dr B Detchon's Anti Diuretic Peddled in 19th Century Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr B Detchon's Anti Diuretic for both adults and children. It promises immediate relief for continence issues and belching from water seepage, listing a price of 100 dollars and a dollar test sale. Monroe & Howard druggists in Unionville Mo distribute.
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Mien Sart el
Allemaar
Ladysmith
West End
Aguinaldo Issurs
Ordi
Snow
Presdent
Krager Sara To
Baye
Kansas City Hotel
WM. H Hunt
Samuel Moses
Tremont, Ill
American Farmers’ Union
John L. Sullivan
Corbett
Jin
Fitzimmons
California
James Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Chaniisr
Unionviele
Gov. Smith
Senator Clark
Dagguoinm
Illinois
W. A. Echols
Presbyterian Assembly
Minnz
Bispaton
Montazua
Courve
Almeaat
Monroe & Howard
Drnggist
Union, Ville, Mo
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