Deadly quake wrecks Valparaiso and spawns new danger
Reports from Santiago and Buenos Aires describe vast destruction in Valparaiso after a major August quake. Thousands dead or missing, property losses rivaling millions, and fires fuel additional devastation. Refuges crowded the hills as relief funds and military aid mobilize.
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Paris
Buenos Ayres
Valparaiso
Ingles
Vulcany Wouin
Valparaiao
Santiago
Chill
Ife
Buenos
Ayres
Frederic Varela
Radical Party
Val Paraiso
Chili and Tarapaca Bank
Estertiero
Jockey Club
Appropriations by Congress Reach 879 Million
Washington reports that Congress at its last session appropriated 879,589,155.16 for fiscal year 1907, up 39,404,550.20 from 1906. The post office department gets 191,695,998.75, pensions sum to 140,245,500, with other major increases tied to canal and river harbor work and federal services. Governor attends funeral. two memorial services noted with military honors. Bridge collapse near Williamsburg causes drownings of a wife and two children.
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Washington
Thomas P. Cleaven
James C. Courts
Senate
House
Congress
Sui
Post Office Department
Army
Naval Establishment
Isthmian Canal
Ohio editor elected Grand Army commander at meeting
Senior Vice Commander from Indiana and Junior Vice Commander from Michigan plus Archbishop Ireland named chaplain in chief. R B Brown of Zanesville named commander in chief. officers include W H Armtrong Indianapolis and E B Fenton Detroit. Grand Army of the Republic annual meeting elected officers in Minneapolis on August 17. Brown, born 184%, served in Civil War, later editor of the Zanesville Courier. Tanner analyzes the year, notes no canteen debate, urges protest against Wirz monument. Total G A R membership 225,825. death losses 9,205 for 1905. Per capita tax urged to rise from 3.5 to 5 cents. Meeting set to convene at Saratoga in 1967. Wirz statue protest sent to Gen. J. D. Lee. canteen abolition debated but tabled.
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R. 2 B. Brown
Zanesville
Willian H. Armtrong
Indianapolis
E. B. Fenton
Detroit
Chantala
Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
B. Brown
Ohio
Fifteenth Oltonfantry
Fourteenth Army Corps
Army of the Canterland Bnt
Brown
Zanesville Courier
Tanner
Wirz
Adjt
Tweedle
Saratoga
Minneapoliss
N. Y
Henry Wirz
3. D. Lee
Southern Veterans’ Association
Congress
Seven Drownings Reported Across Lakes Region
Duluth reports five drownings Sunday in Hibbing area and nearby locales as two Zutters aged 23 and 21, plus a 11 year old assisting father, drown. Hans Nelson of Superior dies in St Louis Bay while warned. W B Peek of Duduch drowns at Seton Springs in front of daughters. Minneapolis tallies two drownings at Lake Minnetonka as Ralph Stratge and a man unnamed drown at different beaches after cramps.
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Duluth
Minn
Frank Zutter
William
Hibbing
Harry Thom
Ausin
Hans Nelson
Superior
St. Louis Bay
W. B. Peek
Duduch
Seton Springs
Wis
Dorothy
Marjorie
Minneapolis
Lake Minnetonka
Burh
Ralph Stratege
Wfe
Salsburg Point
Faker
Shady Island
Alinneapolis
Death of a Pioneer Packer in St. Paul Minnesota
James T. McMillan aged 70 a pioneer resident and pioneer in the pig iron packing industry of St Paul died at his home after a long liver illness. Rebecca G Clark known as Sophia May a prolific children's author died in Norridgewock at age 74.
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St. Paul
Minn
James T. McMillan
Bis
Skowhegan
Rebecca G. Clark
Sophia May
Norridgewock
Roosevelt praises congress and backs party leadership
President Roosevelt endorses the current congress in a long letter, arguing changes to House leadership would cause disruption. He urges continued party unity and approving action on tariffs, trusts, and social measures while favoring targeted tariff revisions and stronger labor protections including eight hour and Saturday half-holiday rules.
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New York
Roosevelt
Con. Sreagman
James KR. Watson
Rushville
Ind
Congress
House
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Sta Ime
America
Cannon A
Swamp Root and Shoop Remedies Offered in Ad
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a kidney remedy addressing back pain urinary issues and alcohol after effects. It also touts Dr Shoops Night Cure and Restorative for women with claims of inflammation relief and renewed vigor. The copy urges readers to mail for sample bottles and to mention the product name precisely.
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Eabow
R. H. Miller
Electric Bitters Cited As Cure For Serious Ailments
The user reports that I H Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana was saved from kidney trouble and general debility by Electric Bitters. The testimonial claims the medicine cured stomach, liver and kidney issues, blood disorders, headaches, dizziness, and weakness. Sold at R HeMiller's drug store.
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I. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
R. HeMiller
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Amherst Professor
Prof Tyler of Amherst College extols digestion care and a corrective like Kodol for Dyspepsia. He claims the dyspeptic lacks faith and charity but benefits from proper digestion. Ads urge use of Dr Thomas' Electric Oil for cuts and bruises, noting quick sting relief and that pain cannot stay where used.
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Tyler
Amherst College
Dr. Thomas
Electric
Ten Years In Bed Kidney Cure Remarked By Oakville J P
R A Gray J P of Oakville Ind recalls ten years bedridden by kidney disease. He says the illness was so severe he could not move part of the time. After consulting top medical skill, relief came only after using Bolya Kidney Cure as recommended by ELE Conner & Co.
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R.A. Gray
J.P
Oakville
Ind
ELE
Conner & Co
Summer Time Pain Relief Advertisement Parody
A playful spoof asks why the sun burns and why happiness fades in summer. It touts Witch Hazel Salve by name on the box as the remedy and urges shoppers to check with druggists for the genuine product.
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Awe Ower
Hoan Regulats Drug Attack Cure Announcement
A dubious notice claims Hoan Regulats offers a cure for “billions attacks” with a two hour effect at any drug store. The message reads like a sensational health hoax and lacks verifiable medical basis or authoritative source.
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Hoan
Mystery Solved by Dr King’s New Ella Pills
A Magnolia Indiana man praises Dr King’s New Ella Pills for easing tilingsness and habitual constipation. The ad claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back and notes it is sold at R. H. Miller’s drug store.
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Dr. King
J. N. Peleadant
Magnolia
Ind
R. H. Miller
Warning on Soley's Kidney Cure Misuse
Warning warns Hyon customers about kidney and bladder trouble risks from Soley's Kidney Cure. The note claims the remedy actively cures all kidney and bladder diseases and shifts blame to users for outcomes, signed E. KB. Conner & Cn.
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Hyon
Soley
E. KB. Conner
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles Advertised
A claim of a guaranteed cure for piles with Pazo Ointment. Druggists are authorized to refund money if the product fails to cure within four to fourteen days. Text appears as a promotional medicine advertisement with promise of quick relief.
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Ate
Ahly
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Yates
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