Taft After the Grafters Seeks Probes Across States
Washington reports the administration pushing investigations in New York Ohio and other states to purge graft and bribery. It notes the death of Justice Brewer raises talk of rehearing in high profile cases and weighs potential successors and a possible Bryan Roosevelt political dynamic.
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New York
Ohio
Brewer
Bryan
Roosevelt
Washington
Allds
Albbany
Eny
Empire State
Harmon
Pittsburg
Department of Justice
New York Custom House
Tobacco Trust
Standard Oil
Corporation
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Root Juice touted as cure all by local buyers
Local buyers praise Root Juice claiming rapid nationwide reputation as a remarkable curative. The remedy allegedly contains Golden Seal Mandrake Buchu Gentian Columbo and iron to heal stomach bowel bladder organs and boost appetite. Women men and families report relief from stomach trouble rheumatism nervousness and kidney complaints after using the medicine sold at Lemmon's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Lemmon
Wood Promoted to Chief of Staff in Historic Army Rise
Washington April 6 Major General Leonard Wood confirmed as army chief of staff succeeding J Franklin Bell. The veteran surgeon rose from contract surgeon in 1885 to major general in 1903 with multiple commands and honors including a Medal of Honor for Apache campaigns and commendations for service in Sonora and Geronimo operations.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
J. Franklin Bell
United States Volunteer Cavalry
United States Volunteers
United States Army
Wood
Sonora
Mexico
Arizona
Lawton
Geronimo
New Mexico
High Cost of Living Prompts 1804 Price Petition
A century old Butler Pennsylvania petition to the county court sought fixed prices for provisions and liquor. It argued that twenty five cents for a meal and twelve cents for a half pint of whisky were extortion, noting whisky at forty cents a gallon and flour at two dollars per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Gate City
Saved From the Grave
Mrs. M. L. Dix of Clarksville Tennessee credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing a four year lung ailment and chronic chest pain The ad touts cures for coughs colds hay fever lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis and hemorrhages hhoarseness and whooping cough offering 50 cent and one dollar bottles with a free trial guaranteed by Lemmon s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Dix
Clarksville
Tenn
J. E. Lemmon
Lemmon
Arizona Field Dates February 1887 to July 1889
A field in Arizona spans from February 1887 to July 1889. The period covers multiple sparse events and developments noted in local records of the time. Researchers may find references to settlement activity, land claims, and governance affairs within this interval.
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Field
Arizona
Omaha Boys Aid Census Effort Aims for City Count
Nearly a hundred Omaha high school boys under Census Enumerator Charles L Saunders began a preliminary city census on April 6 to aid the official count starting April 15. The effort, funded by local business men, targets growth toward 200,000, with districts mapped and schedules left with every family.
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Omaha
Nebr
Charles L. Saunders
Nebraska
Mr. Saunders
Wath Avenue
Sun Avenue
Commercial Club
Peary Marked For Polar Feats On First Anniversary
New York marks the first anniversary of Robert E. Peary’s North Pole discovery with informal gatherings by local geographers and explorers. Peary remains active with lectures and writing, while friends expect another polar attempt possibly toward the South Pole despite his denials.
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New York
North Pole
Robert E. Peary
Peary
South Pole
Spokane Shriner Delegates Carry 506000 Apples to New Orleans
Spokane's Shriners will take 506000 apples to the national convention in New Orleans next week. The carload reflects orchard picks from the inland region intended for the nobles at the event.
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Spokane
Wash
National Convention of Shriners
New Orleans
Washington
Adent Taft
Carnegie
Bureau of Ameres
Taft to Address Jews at B'nai B'rith Banquet
President Taft will speak at a banquet ending the convention of the B'nai B'rith. Vice President Sherman Speaker Cannon and cabinet members will attend alongside diplomats in Washington.
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Washington
Taft
Sherman
Cannon
B'nai B'rith
Great
Prohibitionists of Indiana Meet in State Convention
In Indianapolis on April 6 the Prohibitionists held the Indiana state convention to discuss plans for achieving a statewide dry status soon.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hoosierdam
Indiana
Roosevelt Party Heads to Spezia then Genoa
The Roosevelt party departed Rome for Spezia for a day’s stay with a planned leisurely voyage from Spezia to Genoa along the Italian Riviera, covering about fifty miles.
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Rome
Roosevelt
Spezia
Genoa
Riviera
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Universal Remedy
Advertised cure claims to permanently treat catarrh by internal use affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollar pledge if it fails, invite testimonials, and note distribution through F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo with price 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Croup Prevention Remedy Promoted by Local Pharmacies
Foley's Honey and Tar marketed as the best safe cure for croup and spring coughs. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company listed as sources with emphasis on immediate relief and absence of opiates.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Company
Frey’s Photographs Applauded by Top Judges
The ad touts Frey’s photographs as superior quality and invites readers to view them to understand why esteemed judges appreciate the work.
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Frey
Doctor Finds New Disease Incurable By Budget
A quip contrasts a doctor's preoccupation with discovering a new disease and the implied cost to patients. The exchange highlights humor about medical breakthroughs and fees.
Friendship Worth Keeping
The fragment quotes a sentiment about enduring friendship across distance and time. It reflects a Home Chat moral style praising steadfast regard for valued friends. No identifiable persons or organizations are named in the readable text.
Mothers Use Painkiller for Nursing Ailments
The notice describes Perry Davin Painkiller found in the nursery for quick relief of breast pain and cracked passages. Mothers are advised to keep the bottle on hand and use it diluted in sweetened milk or water and for bathing the breast for immediate relief.
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Dr. Pierce
Perry Davin
Closing-Out Sale On Wm Stewart Farm Near Washington
The owner quits farming and will sell at public sale on the Wm Stewart farm 114 miles southwest of Washington on the Brighton road Thursday April 7 starting at 10 a m. Items include 9 horses and colts 84 head cattle 8 brood sows 33 sheep 2 wagons and extensive farm implements. Terms cash or 6 percent interest with notes of approved security. Auctioneers Owens McKevitt Austin Sutherland Moriarty lunch served. April 2-5-6
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Farrow
Poland
China
Sound Sleep and Kidney Pills Restore Health
A Wisconsin reader from Eau Claire reports long sleepless nights due to back and kidney pain. After taking Foley's Kidney Pills, they sleep soundly, regain appetite, and feel greatly improved, endorsing the remedy.
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J. l. Southers
Eau Claire
Wis
Foley
Charming Sweet Peas Seed Offer From Edgar A Higgins
Rare seed opportunity for eight half ounce packets of choicest sweet pea varieties postpaid for twenty five cents. Includes orchid flowered Countess Spencer and White Spencer, plus free double poppy and Queen of the Market. Address Edgar A Higgins Steuben Co Avoca NY. End to Apr 15.
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Countess Spencer
Spencer
Edgar A. Higgins
Steuben Co
Avoca
N. Y
Dr King’s New Life Pills Claim Clear Skin Benefit
The ad touts blood purification and liver health with pimples boils and sallow skin as signs of trouble. It promises rich red blood and rosy cheeks through Dr King’s New Life Pills, offered at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
J. KE. Lemmon
Lemmon
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