Veterans Gather in Camp Elab orate Social Events Planned
Vets of the civil war and thousands of visitors flood Minneapolis for the fortieth annual Grand Army encampment. brass bands drum corps and fluttering flags fill the streets as social events and receptions unfold. Capt. Coney R. Brown and C. G. Burton lead for Commander with a lively political race anticipated among top contenders.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of the Grand Army
Daughters of Veterans
Minnesota Volunteers
Minnehaha Falls
Gettysburg
Wisconsin
Wesley Church
Daughters of the American Revolution
H. H. Kimball
St. Paul
P. H. Coney
Topeka
Kan
R. B. Brown
Zanesville, C
Charles G. Burton
Missouri
Jerome Willing to Run for Governor in Democratic Hope
John A. Henneberry, chief clerk in Jerome's office, says Jerome may accept the Democratic governorship nomination if there is strong demand. He reports talks with four Democratic leaders and notes Jerome would view a run as a duty to the party. The note follows Saratoga vacation and a planned conference in New York.
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New York
John A. Henneberry
Jerome
Saratoga
Mr. Henneberry
Henneberry
Government to resume silver purchases for coinage
Washington August 10 The government announces for the first time in 13 years its plan to purchase silver for coinage. Tenders invited at the director of the mint in Washington on Wednesday the 16th up to 1 pm and weekly thereafter for delivery at Philadelphia New Orleans or Denver mints. Purchases will be on a 999 fine bullion basis with NY settlement and the treasury may reject any or all tenders.
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Washington
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Denver
New York
Treasury
King and Kaiser to Advise Czar on Russia Meeting
King Edward and Queen Alexandra return to London to prepare for the annual Merienbad trip. A possible joint letter to Emperor Nicholas may follow their Friedrichshof meeting with Emperor William. Grand Duke Alexis may attend as Nicholas’ representative if needed, with further royal talks planned.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Cowes
Merienbad
Victoria and Albert
Flushing
Friedrichshof
William August
Pall Mail Gazette
Nicholas
Russia
William
Alexis
Homburg
King Edward
Frederic Charles of Hesse
Marienbad
Dresden
Vienna
Washington
State Department
St. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Contractor outfits seized over Corbett tunnel project in Wyoming
Washington reports that under interior secretary authority the geological survey confiscated the contractor’s entire equipment for the Corbett tunnel after abandonment and potential removal of appliances. Charles Speer of Billings Bank chaired the winning bid. Western Construction ran the site until funding failed and 400 workers faced layoffs. Sho Shone dim structure also seized from Prende gaist Clarkson due to lack of capable manpower and backing as bids dated Sept 6, 1905.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Geological Survey
Corbett
Wyoming
Charles Speer
Billings State Bank
New York
Prendegaist & Clarkson
Jowest
J. G. White & Co
Prairie grain yields and a vivid lake mirage in Cleveland
The Illinois state board reports winter wheat yield at 27,365,552 bushels with 20 bushels per acre, spring wheat 1,692,122 bushels, oats 90,971,481 bushels from 3,018,295 acres, and corn at 81 percent of average after a 60 day drought. In Cleveland a rare mirage of the Canadian shore at Lake Erie appeared sixty miles away, lasting over an hour, with Rondeau and city landmarks visible in the sky.
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Springfield
State Board of Agriculture
Niinois
Minois
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Rondeau
Investigation of railroads to probe ice traffic in Toledo
Washington August 13 An investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission will probe ice traffic on rail lines to and from Toledo Ohio. Judge Jay Son Clements will oversee the inquiry as a member of the commission.
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Washington
Toledo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ica
Jayson C. Clements
Liberty for Persian People National Assembly Planned in Persia
Washington reports that Persia will form its first national assembly in Teheran to draft and enact reforms and a durable constitution. The decree, issued by Mirza Nassrollah Khan Mochireddet Sadreazame, cites the shah’s desire for tranquillity and welfare, with all civil laws emanating from the assembly after royal signature.
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Washington
Peratn
Mirza Nassrollah Khan Mochireddet Sadreazame
Persia
Teheran
North Dakota Mayor Guilty in Stolen Property Case
W M Denny mayor of Williston and prominent banker was found guilty of receiving stolen property. Authorities in Valley County Montana charged him as head of rustlers who disposed of the booty. An attempted Montana extradition failed. he stood trial for receiving and handling six horses stolen in Montana.
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Williston
N. D
W. M. Denny
Valley County
Montana
Denny
Swamp Root: Kilmer’s Kidney Remedy Promoted
A newspaper advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles including back pain. It claims scientific backing and offers a free sample bottle by mail to readers who mention the notice, with address in Binghamton New York.
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Kilmer
PDI
Kiting
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dr Shoop’s Night Cure and Restorative for Women
An advertisement touts two remedies for women's health, Dr Shoop's Night Cure and Dr Shoop's Restorative, promising relief from weakness, discharges, and constitutional fatigue. It claims sleep-based local treatment and a tonic tablet or liquid form, sold by R H Miller.
End of The World and Electric Bitters Crusade
Local man BE Wolfe recalls suffering from kidney trouble two years ago and credits Electric Bitters with saving him. He claims the remedy cured stomach, liver, and kidney complaints, blood diseases, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Sold at R H Miller's drug store, 500.
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BE. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
R. H-Miller
Digestive health ad from Amherst professor endorses Kodol
Professor Tyler of Amherst College notes a man can live with little brain but needs a digestive system, urging daily care of digestion. The ad promotes corrective over eating with Kodol for dyspepsia, claiming it digests what you eat and is sold by all druggists.
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Tyler
Amherst College
Many Injured In Train Wreck Near Fruitland Texas
Between 40 and 50 passengers were injured, none fatally, with several seriously hurt when the Fort Worth & Denver northbound train derailed a few miles south of Fruitland. The sleeper and chair car left the track and rolled down an embankment, injuring most aboard. Dr. Connell of Hot Springs tended to the injured as debris and bad footing hampered access for the relief efforts.
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Bowie
Tex
Fort Worth
Chinese Labor to Build the Panama Canal Contracts Open
Washington August 11 Chinese labor will be tested for the canal project with contracts for 2600 Chinese workers prepared. Advertising for proposals from labor agents will be issued by the Panama Canal Commission in a few days. If the initial 2500 prove successful many more will be required for the Isthmus.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Farmers and workers turn to Dr Thomas Electric Oil
Farmers mechanics and railroad workers rely on Dr Thomas Electric Oil to ease burns and probe pains. The product promises rapid relief and safety for daily labor injuries.
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Thomas
Ten Years in Bed and Kidney Cure Testimony
Oakville Indiana resident R A Gray details a decade bedridden kidney disease. After futile medical care Foley's Kidney Cure is praised as effective. The ad mix also markets DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and urges consumers to seek the genuine product on the box.
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R. A. Gray
J. P
Oakville
Ind
DeWit
Dean's Regulats Cure Billious Attacks Sold
A vintage OCR fragment touts Dean's Regulats as a remedy for bilious attacks. Marketed with claims of toning the liver, the product is advertised at 25 cents in drug stores.
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Neada Waka Ops Dean
Mystery Solved by Dr King's Life Pills at Miller's Drug Store
A reader from Magnesia Indiana praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for relief from periodic biliousness and habitual constipation. The guaranteed remedy is available at R H Miller's drug store, 256.
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Dr. King
J. N. Pelassont
Magnesia
Ind
R. HH. Miller
Kidney Cure Ad From Conner & Co
An old advertisement promotes Solly's Kidney Cure claiming it cures all kidney and bladder diseases and warns readers that ignoring it could lead to poor results. The notice is attributed to Conner & Co.
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Solly
Conner & Co
Guaranteed Cure for Piles Patent Claim Pazo Ornament
An advertisement-style claim promises a guaranteed cure for piles with a product named Pazo Ornament. It lists conditions such as blind, bleeding, and protruding piles and claims a 6 to 7 day timeframe for relief, offering refunds if not satisfied. The fragment presents refund language and pricing cues in terse, sensational phrasing.
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Wealtey County
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