Man arraigned for murder in first degree in Jackson County
John Martin Speyer, jailed six years in Jackson County, was arraigned for the fourth time in criminal court on a first degree murder charge. He allegedly killed his son over six years ago. His prior convictions were reversed by the state Supreme Court on insanity grounds. A strike by the New England Street Car Association followed the discharge of 54 Providence workers. Assistant Attorney General C. W. Trickett of Kansas was fined $500 plus costs for illegal money collection.
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John Martin Speyer
Jackson County
Supreme Court
Street Car Association of
New England
Providence
R. I
C. W. Trickett
Kansas
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With $100 Reward
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed as a universal cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. Advertisers promise $100 if any case remains uncured and urge contacting J Chene y Co Toledo Ohio for testimonials. Also notes Col Henry M Nevins of New Jersey chosen as commander in chief of the G A R to succeed Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Henry M. Nevins
New Jersey
The
Burton
New Pure Food and Drug Law Praise and Local Indictments
Foley’s Honey and Tar is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law, suitable for children and adults as a safe cough remedy. Springfield indictments total 117 for race war. four indictments cite police failure to suppress riot. Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy touted as harmless and opium free. mothers advised to use only this product.
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Foley
Springfield
Hill
Fire damages four city blocks in New Orleans
A major fire last week leveled four business blocks in New Orleans causing more than a million dollars in property loss. Over sixty large wholesale establishments were destroyed or damaged in the blaze.
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New Orleans
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Nerve Ailment Relief
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Restorative for stomach heart and kidney troubles, claiming it targets failing inside nerves. It urges readers to try the tonic sold by dealers and mentions a freak mud turtle backed calf born near Eldora Indiana last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldora, In
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cited as Cure for Cold
A Batesville man credits Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package with curing his summer cold after other medicines failed. His wife also saw the same success. Floods in Augusta caused 1.5 million dollars in damage with the National Biscuit Company and Reid Cotton Mill destroyed. Fifteen people drowned in a cloudburst at Folson New Mexico leaving the town ruined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Nausbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
Augusta
National Biscuit Company
Reid
South
How to Avoid Appendicitis and Canal Work Report
An article warns about appendicitis linked to constipation and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy. It also notes the Panama Canal excavation for August reached 3,252,506 cubic yards, indicating improved efficiency in canal work.
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Panama Canal
How to Get Strong
PJ Dnly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic improving strength insomia and organ function. He cites his elderly mother’s marked health gains and urges others to use the remedy sold under guarantee at Noah Martin's drug store. The Rock Island railroad bans cigarette smoking with potential employee discharge and a possible strike risk on the Arkansas division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress St
Chicago
Noah Martin
Rock Island Railroad
Arkansas Division
Rock Island
Rider Haggard Calls for Tariff in Free Trade England
English novelist Rider Haggard urged adoption of a protective tariff in England during a speech at Ditchingham last week, arguing it would shield domestic industry while preserving free trade principles.
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Rider Haggard
Ditchingham
England
Health Coffee Promotion Seen in Brevity and Mock Cheer
Fragmentary text advertises a health coffee product called Health Coffee by Dr Shoop with mentions of substitutes and healthful, satisfying qualities. It hints at Cuban evacuation context and references names like Dr Shoop and H Jackson Merc Co in a jumbled mock promotional tone.
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Pie Patel
Amber Colo
Dani Ois
Peimg
Shen
Shoop
Ss. H. Jackson Merc. Co
Montana finds exceptionally rich ore vein
A Montana report notes an extraordinary ore discovery described as 800 percent pure or worth over 300 dollars per ton. The pay streak is about six inches thick though the full extent remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vairike
Montana
Foley's Kidney Cure Advertises Kidney Bladder Relief
Of Interest to Many. Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any case of kidney or bladder trouble that is not beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more.
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Foley
Veterans Attend Forty Second G A R Campment in Toledo
About 30,000 veterans of the G A R attended the forty second annual encampment in Toledo last week.
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Toledo
Great Fire in Las Bocas Mexico Finally Quenched
After two months the blaze in Las Bocas Mexico was extinguished. Six giant centrifugal pumps, gravel and mud, and ten days of dynamite blasting fed the effort to smother the flames.
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Las Bocas
Mexico
A Paying Investment and Carnegie School Plans
Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine praises Dr King s New Discovery for a winter cough now cured after a 60c bottle with a free trial offer at Noah Martins drug store. A Carnegie conference in Scotland approved $10 000 000 to expand the Carnegie Technical School in Pittsburgh making it the world s greatest school.
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John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Noah Martin
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Carnegie Technical School
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Coal strike ends as miners return to work in Alabama
The two month long coal strike in Alabama ended last Thursday with 17 000 miners resuming work. Eight hundred militiamen who were on duty were sent home as industrial peace returned to the districts.
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Alabama
They Take The Kinks Out
A Vermont reader from Pittsfield praises Dr. Kings New Life Pills for years noting relief of stomach liver and bowel discomfort without fuss. The ad mentions Noah Martins drug store and guarantees satisfaction. References to state conventions at Springfield and Peoria are included.
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Dr. King
Brown
Pittsfield
Noah Martin's
Springfield
Democrate
Peoria
Fragmentary note on doctor's jotter and women's knowledge
A garbled fragment discusses a doctor jotter and the idea of women gaining knowledge in late years. The text hints at confidence, correspondence, and the power of knowledge but lacks clear details or events.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Women’s Health
A patient testimonial attributes relief from headaches nervousness and uterine disorders to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims long history of use and cites cures for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroids and related female ailments along with general wellness benefits.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lahm Replaced in 1908 Berlin Ballon Race
Lieut Frank P Lahm of St Louis winner of the 1806 Gordon Bennett cup was chosen to pilot the Aero Club of St Louis balloon in the Berlin race on Oct 11 but the War Department ordered him to join the Army aeronautical division. N H Arnold of North Adams Mass will take his place as one of the army officers assigned to aeronautical duties. Arnold is among the youngest US balloon pilots with first ascent three months ago.
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Frank P Lahm
St. Louis
Aero Club of
Arnold
United States
Lyon & Healy Piano Bargain at Low Net Price
An unusual offer from Lyon & Healy in Chicago features a semi colonial mahogany piano in excellent condition from a private owner. The firm lists uprights from 100 to 176 dollars, with a special sales list and discounted terms for 30 days.
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Lyon & Healy Piano
Lyon & Healy
Adams Street
Chicago
Star School Opens Under Miss Dot Dixon Teacher
Star began the term at Star School with Miss Dot Dixon as teacher. Lincoln Payne, formerly a local resident, travels for business with R C Crawford and family. William Cook plans an addition to his residence. J B Bartlett shipped farm products last Bathtday as noted by our editor.
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Star
David’s Coronation at Hebron Sets Foundations for Rule
The text recounts David becoming king at Hebron after seven and a half years, chosen by the people and divinely appointed. It notes his past leadership, including defeating Goliath, and describes Hebron’s strategic, historic setting as his base. It highlights his shepherd-king ideal and prepares for his consolidation of the nation.
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David
Edward Irving
Professor Moorehead
Hebron
David la
Ond
Abraham
Professor Blaikie
Judah
God
Man
Ehim V JI
Lfe
Goliath
Ageromnor Ta
Beoples
Cam‘pHage
Gilef
Swamp Root Ad Cites Binghamton Patent Medicine
An early advertisement fragment urges readers in Binghamton New York to remember Swamp Root and Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root on every bottle. The ad mimics a testimonial style typical of period patent medicine promotions.
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Kury Eend
Dr. Kilmer& Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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