Washington Letter on Schley Court Inquiry and Government Abuse
Regular correspondent Rear Admiral Schley faces a Court of Inquiry with witnesses planned by his counsel while Hackett pledges a department list. The column cites neglect of the cruiser Columbia and salaries abuse, plus other government thefts, and notes sensational social backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shley
Washington
D Nudge Jeremiah M. Wilson
Isador Rayner
Maryland
Parker
Hackett
Schley
Navy Department
Admiral Schley
Department
Washington Knight Templars
Louisville
Columbia
League Island Navy Yard
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Bureau of Navigation
Hitchburn
Congressional
The Hague McCorkle Dry Goods Company Ad
The Hague McCorkle Dry Goods Company Greensboro North Carolina solicits trade from merchants only and sells nothing at retail. They invite merchants to visit in Greensboro or to see travelling salesmen before placing orders elsewhere. S. L. Jenkins Jr. is named as salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Hague McCorkle Dry Goods Company
Greensboro
Chamberlain's remedy touted for colic and diarrhoea cure
An advertisement style passage urges use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to heal bilious colic and intestinal distress. It includes anecdotal claims of rapid relief, mentions Dr. Pow er of Emporia Kansas, and notes availability through Blackburn. The text also promotes Chamberlain's stomach and liver tablets as a daily bowels aid and lightly remarks on social wit about heiresses and wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
Chamberlain
Blackburn
Woman Writer Claims Men Must Die to Become Angels
A female author asserts a gendered view that men must die to attain angelic status, contrasting beliefs about mortality and spirituality. The remark toed a provocative line reflecting gender discourse.
Perjury Case Settled and Public Notice in Boone
The Perjury case against Exquire H. F. Jones of Alleghany was settled by compromise last week. Jones paid all costs and fees, preserving his citizenship and voting rights, while receiving a revenue appointment from Harkins. Also listed is an attachment sale notice for J. L. Tugman’s land in Watauga County to satisfy $17.46 plus costs, set for Oct 7, 1901 at Boone courthouse between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sheriff W. B. Barren signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesboro Chronicle
H. F. Jones
Alleghany
Jones
Harkins
Watauga
J. L. Tugman
Kiddle’s Fork
Said
Caroline Tugman
B. F. Tugman
Ragan’s Corner
Riddle’s Fork
Meat Camp Creek
W. B. Barren
Poor Millionaire Lately Starved in London
An early 20th centuryanecdote claims a London millionaire suffered starvation due to indigestible food. The ad urges Dr King's New Life Pills to strengthen digestion and appetite, promising improved assimilation. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. Sold by Blackburn druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dr. King
Lackburn
Two Million in Treasury Awaiting Young Pole History Tale
Two million dollars are in the United States Treasury awaiting a young Pole. The funds were left by a Polish nobleman who served in the Federal army and was killed at the Wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kidney Toll Linked to Broad Ills Across Body
An old health ad highlights kidneys as root of many diseases, claiming overwork weakens kidneys and causes impure blood and quick heartbeats. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Kidney Remedy vamp-Root, touting cures and urging readers to obtain a free sample and pamphlet from Dre Co. in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Dre & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
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Post Office Department
Census Bureau
Merriam
Maj
Haxford
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
C FB. Morse
U. S. Bureau of Labor
Herman Schreiner
Railroads
U. S. Quartermaster’s Department
Patent Office
Allen
Edward W. Shepherd
Shepherd
Frente
Johnston
Ian Bark
Waynesville
McKinley
Pritchard
Moody
Spence Blackburn
Mersie, Pritchard
DeWitt
Moretz & Farthing
Zeb Bnebanan
Gray
Vigor
G. la April
Ector
Tex
Weihe
J.C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
E. F Lovill
Attorney AT Law
J. W. Todd
GEO, P. Pell
TODD
Pell, Attorneys AT Law
Jefferson, N. C
Coffey’s Hotel
Coffey
Boone
N. C
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elkn
Tenn
N.C
N. K
S. L. Jenkins,, Jr
Hood
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