Crane Deposed Over East Asia Policy Crisis
Secretary Knox forces resignation of Henry L. Crane as ambassador to China amid uproar over East Asia policy and alleged improprieties. Crane issues a public self defense claiming incomplete state department instructions and asserts the president urged active public speaking on Pacific affairs.
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Crane
China
Knox
Washington
State Department
Far East
Department of State
Secretary of State
Japan
Posf
Menton
Narydin
Otter
Pacific
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With Mercury Warning
An advertisement warns against mercury based remedies and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as mercury free. The internal tonic targets blood and mucous surfaces. The notice urges buyers to ensure authentic product and notes testimonials are free. Druggists sell it at 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mall
Child Dies After Stove Fire Near Sharpsburg
In Sharpsburg Iowa on October 13 a five year old girl, daughter of William Cavner, opened a stove door to add paper and clothes caught fire. Her mother was in the yard and the child ran out too late for aid. She died about three hours later despite medical efforts.
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Sharpsburg
William Cavner
Local Hotel Keeper Endorses Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
J C Jenkins of Glasgow Kentucky reports fifteen years of satisfactory results using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in his fann y medicine chest. He states it relieves travel ing men with related ailments and notes it is sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. C. Jenkins
Glasgow
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Maiden Mindolin? Not available.
Miss Minnie Pratt, seventeen, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Pratt near Modale Iowa, attempted suicide by shooting herself over the heart with a rifle. Officials believe a lovers quarrel sparked the act. prognosis is poor with little hope of recovery.
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Modale
Minnie Pratt
John Pratt
The Best Plaster Liniment Remedy Ad
A flannel dampened with Chamberlains Liniment bound onto the effected parts gives prompt relief for lame back pains in the side or chest and rheumatic pains. Sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Waterworks Blown Up in El Paso Tragedy
Peoria Oct 13 The waterworks at El Paso Illinois was blown up killing one man.
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Peoria
el Paso
Ill
The Bed Rock of Success and Health Pills
A promotional blurb touts Dr. King s New Life Pills as the source of vitality and sharp minds. Testimonial from J A taramzon Lazermiere We Va praises their health-boosting effects on brain and body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. A. Taramzon
Lazermiere
We V.a
Voce
J. Ik. Lemmons
Masculine Shyness Among London Women of Power
A vivid London scene describes a group of well dressed mature women radiating authority and poise. It notes that a complete stranger would face daunting social barriers and a man may feel compelled to withdraw unless driven by necessity.
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London
Auctioneer Announces One Percent Fee For Farm and Stock Sales
Notice to the public from D. F. Macon of Washington Ta announcing a new policy for the coming sale season one price to all at one percent on farm and stock sales. He invites all to arrange sales and thanks friends for past business. He notes contact via phone 217.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Macon
Washington
Detroit Wins Fourth Game In World Series Clash
Detroit outclassed Pittsburgh 6 to 0 to even the world series at two wins each. Mullin dominated on the mound striking out Wagner and Clarke as Stanage Bush and Cobb drove in runs in the second and fourth innings. Leifield exited after the fourth inning with Phillippe finishing for Pittsburgh. Over 17,000 fans braved 34 degree weather as Detroit showcased team depth and flawless fielding aside from one error.
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Detroit
Pittsburg
Mercury
George Mullin
Multin
Mullin
Wagner
Ann Nals
Waener
Clarke
Ty” Cobb
Leifield
Phillippe
Alstein
Milter
Gibson
Stanage
Must Stand Trial in Iowa for Mabray Gang Indictment
Bert Shores the middleweight wrestler and Winny Harris of Spokane were indicted in Iowa for using the mails to defraud in connection with the Mabray gang. They were ordered sent to Iowa for trial. Joe Carroll, former manager for Dr Rotler and Frank Gotch, had bonded to appear in Council Bluffs on December 7 for trial.
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Mabray
Seattle
Bert Shores
Winny, Harris
Spokane
Iowa
United States
Joe Carroll
Dr. B. F. Rotler
Frank Gotch
Shores
Harris
Council Bluffs
Cleveland Family Arrives in Lausanne for schooling
Mrs Crever Cleveland arrives in Lausanne with daughters Esther and Marion and sons Francis and Richard. They will place the children in local schools and Mrs Cleveland plans to reside nearby for an indefinite period.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Crever Cleveland
Esther
Marion
Francis
Richard
First news from Florida East Coast ext says no loss of life
The steamer Phil Shiekel arrived from Sugar Loaf bringing direct news on the Florida East Coast railway extension. Camps at Bocachica and Sugar Loaf were destroyed and the grade for about thirty miles above Stock Island is badly damaged. No deaths reported.
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Key West
Fla
Florida East Coast Railway
Phil Shiekel
Sugar Loaf
Bocahica
Stock Island
Bishop Hare Stricken by Critical Illness in Atlantic City
Rev. William Hobart Hare, Episcopal bishop of South Dakota, is critically ill in Atlantic City New Jersey with death reported as imminent. The status was reported from Atlantic City on October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Hare
Atlantic City
N. J
William Hobart Hare
Episcopal Bish Op
South Dakota
Belasco’s Condition Shows Slight Improvement
New York October reports that David Belasco theater manager with pneumonia shows a slight improvement in his health.
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Belasco
New York
David Belasco
Wanted A Mentor for a Young Suitor in Harper's Weekly
A notice asks for an experienced man to advise a young gentleman about his impending marriage, offering guidance and responsibility in steering him away from a risky step.
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Harper’s Weekly
Notice to Contractors for Cement Walks in Washington Iowa
The City of Washington Iowa invites sealed bids by October 18 1909 for cement walks on specified lots and streets in Crandall Subdivision Southwest Washington and original city plat. Bids require a 100 dollar certified check, bond of 150 dollars, and performance of walks by May 1 1910 with temperature restrictions and city council review.
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Washington
Crandall
City of Washington
Iowa
City of
Towit
Iowa Avenue
Madison Street
South Ninth Street
Madison
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Ister Crane
Ignation
Iim
Cony
Oana Wok
Charles R. Crane
Girl
Tigers
Pirates
Lowa
Iowa Experiment Station
C. F Curtiss
Ames
Clevelands
P. Ma
Cole
Cole Manufact Co
Cole Manufacturing CO
Photography
Frey’s
Washington, Lowa
Casey BA
Wyeth
Pruggist
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