Trade May upturn despite labor strain and strikes
New York May 4 R G Dun Co weekly trade review says May business opens in better condition than since the May 1898 breakdown. Activity grows though volumes lag that year. Labor unrest and cash constraints temper recovery while rail and cotton markets show mixed signals. Prices rise in leather and cotton goods. wool sales decline from earlier highs but indicate demand.
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Olneyville
Providence
Atlantic
Fair Estate
San Francisco
Europe
China
New Castle
Pittsburgh
Pittsiburgh
Boston
BE Teantachi
Polyglot petition to ban alcohol fuels global tour
A two million signature drive in fifty languages seeks prohibition of alcohol and opium sales. The World’s Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plans a London launch on June 16 with 250 women preachers, followed by a grand Albert Hall display on June 18. Delegates will then tour Europe and beyond to Christiana, Stockholm, Copenhagen, St. Petersburg, Naples, Rome, Athens, and the Holy Land.
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London
Temperence‘ Union
Cleveland
Lunn
Berlin
Albert Hall
Great Hall
Grindewald
Henry Somerset
Josephine Butler
Miss Willard
Women’s Movement
Europe
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Stockholm
Copenhagen
St. Petersburg
Mediterranean
Naples
Rome
Athens
Constantinople
Holy Land
Egypt
India
Australia
Africa
Curzon Returns With Bride Amid General Rejoicing
George Nathaniel Curzon and his new wife Miss Leiter of Washington return to Curzon estate to cheers from tenants. Curzon thanks tenants for their welcome and explains why he went to America for a bride. Route from Derby to Keystone decorated with triumphal arches.
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London
George Nathaniel Curzon
Miss Leiter
Washington
Mr. Curzon
America
Mrs. Cu
Justice Jackson Arrives in Washington for Tax Case Re‑arguement
Associate Justice Jackson of the U S Supreme Court arrived in Washington from Bellemead Tennessee to hear the re argument of the income tax cases. Rail officials arranged a sleeping car to ensure a good rest before the session. He commented on the warmer Washington weather as comfortable.
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Washington
Justice Jackson
Supreme Court of the United States
Bellemead
Tenn
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Nashville
Jackson
Jail Delivery at Woodward Sparks Double Killing
Wicemia Kansas reports a jail delivery and double killing at Woodward Oklahoma. Three prisoners Waddle Hil and Heffen, held for jail delivery, seized a revolver from the turnkey and forced the door. They locked the jailer in his cell and fled to the hills as deputies mounted a pursuit.
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Woodward
Okla
Waddle
Hil
Heffen
Cuban War News From Our Front Lines
An American newspaper correspondent named Fuentes was arrested in Guan tanamo on the 2d inst by Spanish authorities for alleged arms trade with Gomez and Marti. Insurgents destroyed fortifications around Manzanillo and now control the province. Jose Maceo, alive in Quantanamo with 2,000 men, issued a tax manifesto while two rebel bands totaling 1,000 men joined the insurgents in Santa Clara. Campos telegrams Spain asking 2,000 more troops and 50,000 ready.
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Quantanamo
Corinto Evacuated After British Agreement
Corinto Nicaragua reports indicate Britain accepted terms via Minister Fiallos. Nicaragua to pay funds in London within two weeks after British occupation ends. Britain to salute the Nicaraguan flag on departure. British forces to withdraw at sunset. Nicaraguan authorities to retake port tomorrow.
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Herald
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Honduras
Stephenson
London
Alliance questions and Pacific tensions across nations
A Madrid interview reports Canovas saying the Alliance issue is settled and Spain will address maritime jurisdiction errors after a Venidito captain fell ill. Paris dispatches note Japan may abandon Liao Tong excluding Port Arthur, while Russia warns Germany of war if Japan presses the Shimonoseki treaty.
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Port Arthur
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Herald
Berlin
Russia
Germany
Shimonoseki
Needle mishap prompts careful search for lost needle
In Life's Calendar a mother explains to Tommy how Mrs. Jones ran a needle into her hand and doctors opened every finger to locate it. Tommy asks why they didn’t simply use another needle.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo Market
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh cure that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co promote the remedy with endorsements from West & Wholesale Druggists and Waldingman & Marvin in Toledo. Cure is taken internally and claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Testimonials free.
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F. J. Cuensry & Co
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West & Wholesale Druggists
O. Walding
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O. Hall
All Drugeisia
All's Family
Sunset Painting Reveals Daughter's Global Study
A father credits his daughter's abroad art studies for a striking sunset painting. A friend remarks that it is unlike any sunset seen in the country, highlighting the unique talent and international influence reflected in the work.
Beecham's Pills Promised for Various Bilious Ailments
Beecham's pills advertised as a remedy for bilious headache dyspepsia heartburn torpid liver dizziness sick headache coated tongue loss of appetite sallow skin and other symptoms caused by constipation. The ad notes constipation as most frequent cause and offers pills for 25¢ a box with a free book at the druggist or by writing B F Allen Co 365 Canal Street New York.
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B. F. Allen Co
Canal Street
New York
Fort Aid Against Bilious Attack with Bitters
A wartime style boast extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a puissant ally against bilious attacks and a range of ailments. It promises relief from dyspepsia sick headache malaria kidney nervous and rheumatic trouble and constipation with regular use and claims to yield swift good effects.
Lightning Twice Refutes Old Saying in Comedic Exchange
A humorous exchange questions the adage about lightning striking twice in the same location. Characters TancuergH, Wagleigh, and Puch discuss why the phenomenon seems unlikely yet still occurs in different spots.
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Wagleigh
Puch
Japan Russia tensions threaten Shimoneski treaty
Berlin reports Russia will declare hostilities if Japan maintains the Shimoneski treaty. Tokyo faces intense sentiment and possible Premier Ito resignation if pressured. European Herald notes Russia may force a war. Japan seeks English alliance. Times Berlin correspondent says Russian ships ordered to sea as allied squadrons head toward Chefoo.
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Treaty of Shimonoeski
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England
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