Dozen Injured as Louisville Railway Strike Rises
Dozens injured as crowds surged to drive strikers from cars on the Louisville railway strike second day. Police protection was weak and suburban lines were abandoned after hours of disruption. Union supporters and strike-breakers clashed, with about 3,000 suburban residents stranded overnight.
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Louisville
Louisville Railway Company
Funk
The
Street Railway Company
Vicinity
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Thaw Trial Ruling Limits Evelyn Nesbit Testimony
On the first day of rebuttal in the Thaw case District Attorney Mondar faced a near solid evidentiary barrier. Justice Fitzgerald upheld that Nesbit Thaw's testimony is admissible only to show its effect on Thaw not its truth, and the state called ten witnesses with limited progress.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Jerome Mondar
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Jerome
Delphin M. Delthas
President Roosevlt urges halt to Japanese legislation
Roosevelt telegram to Governor Gillette urges suspension of all Japanese bills and notes fear that Senate action on two Japanese bills and restitution may thwart efforts for exclusion of Japanese laborers by friendly agreement with Japan. Legislature decides to take no action this session.
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Sacramento
Cal
Roosevelt
Gov
Gillette
Senate
Japan
State Supreme Court Denies Ruef Prohibition Writ
The California Supreme Court on Monday denied Abraham Ruef’s application for a writ of prohibition to halt Judge Dunne’s trial proceedings while awaiting the outcome of a writ of error. The ruling leaves Ruef’s trial advance unresolved.
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Boss Ruef
San Francisco
State Supreme Court
Abraham Ruef
Dunne
Hebbard
Ex-Congressman Babbitt Dies at 75 in Wisconsin
Beloit Wisconsin reports the death of Clinton Babbitt a Democratic congressman from the First Wisconsin district who served in 1891 1893 at age 75 on Monday evening.
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Babbitt
Beloit
Wis
Clinton Babbitt
Wisconsin
California Acts Against Trusts Passes in Assembly
Sacramento reports the assembly approved Cartwright's anti trust bill an Ohio style law with drastic penalties and broad definitions of what constitutes a trust. This action tightens state rules against business consolidations and suspected monopolies.
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California
Sacramento
Cal
Assembly
Cartwright
Ohio
Mississippi River Flood Warning Near Vicksburg
Warning issued for rise in the Mississippi River below Vicksburg with flood stage projected at 16 feet at New Orleans by March 18 as waters advance toward major levees and communities along the river.
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Washington
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Roosevelt son improves as diphtheria illness continues
Washington report notes Archie Roosevelt remains ill with diphtheria but shows no setback. Monday night condition described as gratifying to the family and attending physicians.
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Washington
Archie
Roosevelt
Immigrant Letter Praises Canada From Illinois Family
A 1907 letter from Mrs. Ed. Troupe in Illinois expresses happiness with Canada and requests reading material for her father and brother. She notes prior residence in Illinois Iowa and Michigan, says Canada is ahead of those states, and mentions two small snow storms and bright winter sunshine.
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Canada
Ilinois
Iowa
Michigan
Mrs. ED. Troupe
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Swainsboro Merchant
John Co. Coleman of Swainsboro Georgia says his kidneys ached for years and back hurt day and night. Doan's Kidney Pills gave immediate relief and lasting improvement. Sold by all dealers. 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York.
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Doan
John Co. Coleman
Swainsboro
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Noted Men Obituaries Compared by Clipping Bureau
The clipping bureau reports death notices of prominent figures. McKinley leads with more coverage than any American. Carl Schurz has about 12,000 notices, John Hay and Joseph Jefferson about 10,009, and Mark Hanna around 8,009.
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America
McKinley
Carl Schurz
John Hay
Joseph Jefferson
Mark Hanna
Salzer Seed Co Offers Free Catalogs From Wisconsin Farm Supplier
Clover and grass seeds advertised for hogs cows sheep and swine. Company proclaims largest growers of grasses clovers oats barley corn potatoes and farm seeds in America operating over 5000 acres. Free mammoth 148 page catalog mailed to buyers or sample with stamps. John A Salzer Seed Co Box W La Crosse Wisconsin.
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America
John A. Salzer Seed Co
Box W
la Crosse
Wis
Judge’s Quick Witty Exchange in Naturalization Hearing
Judge Graham of the San Francisco supreme court teased a hotel chef applicant during a naturalization hearing. After a formal Q&A the judge asked the difference between a teal duck and a pheasant. The chef answered with perfect seriousness, Forty cents, your honor.
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Sjudge Graham
San Francisco Supreme Court
Graham
Simple Home Mixture Said To Relieve Kidney Troubles
A claimed medical expert touts a home-made remedy for kidney bladder and urinary diseases. The mix uses Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce Compound Karyon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. A teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime is prescribed, ingredients obtainable at pharmacies.
Fish as Weather Prophets Warn Anglers
The article notes anglers' belief that fish signal storms and cold weather. Fish stop biting before a storm and resume after it passes. They move from shallow inshore waters to deeper, warmer depths hours before cold weather arrives.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Firm
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh by internal remedies, affecting blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts the product is not quack medicine, dates the prescription to a renowned physician, and offers testimonials and 15 cent price via F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It also mentions Hall's Falty Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Hiall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hal
Lindley Murray’s Life Philosophy and Merchants Ending
Lindley Murray, the Pennsylvania grammarian who died in 1826, held views on life balancing safety and abundance. He claimed a sincere mind discerns prudent limits and ceased his mercantile ventures after achieving moderate competency.
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Lindley Murray
Pennsylvania
Empress of Japan criticizes European plays for forbidden subjects
The Empress of Japan has read European plays and finds them dangerous. She objects to women openly expressing opinions in public and showing intimate sentiments on stage, noting it as incomprehensible.
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Japan
Eczema Healed By Cuticura Remedies
I M Robert of Hydropolis La reports three years of severe eczema affecting one hand and an eye. After ineffective doctor visits, applying Cuticura Soap and Ointment relieved symptoms and full course of Cuticura Remedies led to complete recovery. He praises the products and urges local recommendation.
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Cuthura
I. M. Robert
Hydropolis
Organizing Booth Revival in Boston by Edwina Booth
Marie Edwina Rosalie Booth a niece of Edwin Booth and a third cousin of Hetty Green plans a great Booth revival in Boston. Born in San Francisco she was christened there and named Edwin Forrest and his wife as godparents. As a child she attended the Notre Dame convent in Philadelphia until age 18.
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Marie Edwina Rosalie Booth
Junius Brutus
Harriet Mace Booth
Edwin Booth
Hetty Green
Boston
International dairy congress announced for The Hague
The world dairy industries value the sector highly with international congresses held for best dairy practices. The third congress is set for September next year in The Hague. Dr A J Swaying of The Hague serves as general secretary of the event.
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the Hague
A. J. Swaying
The
Hague
Centenarian Mary Barnby Remembered in Brockton
The 102 year old Mrs Mary Barnby described as the jolliest woman in Brockton enjoys life with a fondness for fun and youth. She recalls corn husking bees and good times of her youth and has 20 children 42 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Mary Barnby
Brockton
Springfield
Mother Discovers Grape-Nuts Benefits for All Ages
A Philadelphia woman credits Grape-Nuts with improving her own stomach trouble and health and persuades her husband to try it. She reports eight years of congestion relief and four years of steady use leading to strength and vitality for both adults and children.
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Phila
Wa Algo
Brandreth's Pills Promoted as Safe Laxative Remedy
Worth Knowing About promotes Brandreth's Pills as a first class laxative and blood purifier. Each pill contains solid extract of sarsaparilla and other vegetables, with one grain per pill. A single pill at night relieves constipation and the pills are advertised as a century old, widely sold tonic. Also notes a Life magazine quote about a witty remark on marriage.
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Brandreth
Notions on Worth and Remedies Bleeding Through Text
Fragmentary notes compare sizes of coins and praise Garfield Tea Nature's remedy for various ailments. The text mentions herbs and daily life, with stray terms like Lycurgus Lewis and a stray dealer reference, yielding a disjointed historical advertisement fragment.
Monastery to Become Author's Home at Wandrinne Abbey
Maurice Maeterlinck has purchased Wandrinne abbey on the Seine between Rouen and Caudebec. The 1300 year old monastery, once home to 400 monks, may be restored to habitable condition.
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Maurice Maeterlinck
Wandrinne Abbey
Seine
Rouen
Caudebec
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