Washington Letter on Miles Report and White House Scrutiny
Corresponent laments War Department withholding of Miles report and questions Root's role. Describes suppression, attacks on Miles and Chaffee, and calls out political interference as Roosevelt and party seek to shield mismanagement. Details six thousand two hundred thirty four dollars tied to Cuban postal frauds and tangled chain of custody across War, Post Office, and Cuban authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson A. Miles
War Department
Lorrespodent
Miles
Root
Roosevelt
Philippines
Cuba
Chaffee
Republican Party
Department
General Hughes
Postoffice
Payne
St. Louis
Charles F. Neeley
Neeley
Rochester
New York
Post Office
Gen. Wodds
Neevey
Palma
Post Office Department
Wood
Army
Washington
Hay
Department of Justice
Knox
Quesalda
Dr King’s New Discovery advertised as a sure cure
Mrs C B Van Metre of Sheperdtown West Va testifies that one bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her year long bronchitis. The ad claims infallibility for croup, whooping cough, grip, pneumonia and consumption. Trial bottles are free and regular sizes cost 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. B. van Metre
Sheperdtown West Vay
M. B. Blackburn
Man Seeks Trouble Hits Early Bump to Escape
A terse proverb notes that a man who starts out seeking trouble will quickly stumble into trouble and back away before he goes far. The comment reflects a wary view on reckless pursuit and its consequences.
Stomach Ulcer Patient Healed By Electric Bitters
Dr T G Merritt of Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test that cured a patient with violent hemorrhages from ulceration of the stomach. After prescribing Electric Bitters the patient improved from the first day and has had no attack for 14 months. Bitters sold 50 cents at Blackburns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Merritt
Mehoopany
Blackburn
Quick Arrest Cures Severe Piles Case
J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe pile flare that required two hospital visits and caused twenty four tumours. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve halted the progression and cured him after doctors failed. Effective against aches and pain, 25 cents at Blackbury’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Guiledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
Blackbury’s
New York Liquor Law Sparks Upheaval and Change
Collier s Weekly notes a 50 percent liquor tax rise set for May 1, predicting saloon closures and a shift to illicit trade. Analysts warn the policy will hit upstate farmers and consumers, while the era of speak easy traffic wanes and beer culture transforms. The piece contrasts national spending on stimulants with New York s booming thirst and urban life. Winston Sentinel discusses Democratic convention plans and regional influence on sheriff support. An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for liver and bowels, claiming relief for older readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lislature
New York
Lisquor
New York City
Freeslanch
Coney Island
Collier’s Weekly
Cleveland
MyrKelway
Winston Sentinel
Botanic Blood Balm advertised for blood and skin diseases
An advert promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for ulcers eczema scrofula blood poison cancer and many skin diseases. It claims to heal sores purify the blood and restore skin color and offers a one dollar bottle with free sample and medical advice by mail from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Booker Washington and the old time Negro charm
The Ma con Telegraph argues Booker Washington has developed the faculty of the negro to “pull a white man's leg” and manage white folks. It compares old-time darkies who bow and say yes to Washington who is said to be more advanced in the same art of deference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gastonia Gazette
Macon Telegraph
Booker Washington
Booker
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Ayer
Bette
Negreat Express Office
F. A. Linney
Boone, N.C
Chty
Edmund Jones
Lenoir, N. C
Watauga
J. C. Fletcher
Boone, N. C
E. F. Lovill
J. W. Todd
Geo, P. Pell
Todd & Pell
Attorneys AT Law
Jefferson, N. C
Coffey’s Hotel
E. S. Coffey
Attorney At Law
J. M. Hogshead
Banner's Elk.n
Tenn
N.C
Jetters
Tashington
Hughes
D. H. Turner
Dempsytown
Blackburn's
Botanic
Laura S. Webb
Cardus
Mal Free
Rome of Trasrp
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
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