Loss of Mind Warning Sleep Exhaustion Case
A plain warning on inability to sleep signals an exhausted nervous system. If not addressed this condition can lead to complete prostration or insanity.
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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
3
A plain warning on inability to sleep signals an exhausted nervous system. If not addressed this condition can lead to complete prostration or insanity.
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills and Nerve Fills as a tonic for nervous exhaustion sleeplessness and dizziness. Endorsed by Mrs E H Masters and Mrs Henry White with testimonials of restored sleep strength and steadier nerves. Sold at 50 cents a box by dealers and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo New York.
Digestive tablets claim to restore stomach and bowel function with one tablet daily before breakfast. They tout improvement of digestion, immunity from laxatives, and broad health benefits for nerves, skin, liver, kidneys, and heart. Available in Washington Indiana through L. F. Runewerst Farmers Drug Store at 422 d&wtt with 25c to 1000 pricing depending on duration.
In Cleveland Ohio after months of talks Hanna of the Cleveland City Railway and Andrews of the Cleveland Electric Railway agree to merge their systems under one management. The new company will have a capitalization of at least 23.5 million dollars with Hanna as chairman and Andrews as president. Fare reductions are unlikely despite earlier proposals to cut to 3 cents by issuing 7 tickets for 26 cents. The merged firm may absorb Electric Railway stock at 100 to 130 dollars per City Railway share and will run about 136 miles plus 86 miles of track.
In Salonica on May 20 disclosures reveal a tunnel dug to the Ottoman bank was used with dynamite on April 30. A proprietor named Stojan was arrested and charges include explosives found. noted Macedonian agitator Boris Sarafoff was recently seen visiting local Bulgarian residents.
In Great Falls area of Montana, the worst blizzard in state history has killed cattle and sheep, with losses estimated around five million dollars. Locals report up to 90 percent of sheep perished in ranges, three herders frozen to death, and a partially lost herd from Havre with most animals found frozen. The disaster strains the district for years to come.
In Charleston West Virginia notices posted at New River and Loop Creek mines call for a strike until union demands are met. President Mitchell Lewis and Wilson endorse the action though many miners did not obey. Elsewhere President Roosevelt spoke in Sacramento to a large crowd. A Tennessee assassination reported in Good Springs. Federal trial set in Charleston for miners charged with contempt for disobeying a blanket injunction.
Indianapolis and other markets show mixed grains hogs cattle and sheep. Prices: Wheat No 3 red around 14c. Corn No 2 mixed near 8c. Cattle steady to 2.00–4.25. Hogs steady around 4.60–8.20. Sheep steady near 3.25–4.00. Lambs about 5.00–7.50. regional quotes include Louisville Cincinnati Chicago New York Buffalo and Toledo listings with multiple grades and names.
Pittsburg area fire outbreak destroys Glenshaw Glass plant and Wittmer Brick works, along with the Jackson and Murray hotels and a prominent resident’s home. Fire protection is scarce as volunteers struggle to combat the blaze with $300000 in losses and little insurance. Help from Etna and neighboring boroughs arrived as flames threatened the entire town.
Across Montana Ohio Illinois Ontario and Wyoming a series of fires devastate camps towns and lodges. East Helena Montana reports a deserted camp destroyed by fire possibly by trespassers. Little Bay copper town in Michigan? suffers church and company store losses. Elida Ohio narrowly saved by wind shift. Bay City Masonic Temple burns with 104000 loss. Chicago report tallies 25 families homeless and nearly 200000 in damages. Kenton Ontario plant fire costs 100000 with 52000 insured. Max Meadows Wythe County fire wipes out fifteen buildings costing 38000.
New York May 20 three stations were arranged before United States Commissioner Shields in the federal building by secret service agents leading a plot to forge thousands of naturalization papers including the seal and signatures of officials. Prisoners include Roberto Bunaro, Rocco Figiolo, and Giuseppe Caparelli, with Bunaro identified as banker in the scheme.
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