Important News Notes Of A Week Condensed For Busy Men
Personal items list notable events and health updates including Benjamin Tillman in grave condition, Simeon Stevens’s death at 91, Roosevelt expedition progress in Sudan, Henry Haskins’ NYSE reinstatement issue, Wilbur Wright’s land purchase for aeroplane work, Benedict Arnold autograph sale, Dr F A Cook’s Santiago voyage, Tim Sullivan’s near fatal operation, Maj Gen Leonard Wood’s critical condition after surgery, Henry W Lynch named Peoria postmaster, Curran’s death in London.
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Benjamin Ryan Tillman
South Carolina
B. F. Pickford
Simeon W. Stevens
Gardner
Mass
Franklin Pierce
Col. Roosevelt
Gondokoro
Sudan
Kariba
Henry 8. Haskins
Lathrop, Haskins & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Wilbur Wright
Montgomery
Ala
Benedict Arnold
Ray
Joseph Willard
Boston
F. A. Cook
Santiago
Chile
Timothy Sullivan
Big Sim
New York
Leonard Wood
Johns Hopking Hospital
Baltimore
Henry W. Lynch
Peoria
Ill
Taft
Peter Francis Curran
Jarrow
Durham
London
Explosion at Trojan Powder Works Kills Nine
Reported in Alameda County California a violent explosion at the Trojan Powder works near Roberts Landing, San Lorenzo, leaves nine dead and ten missing with many others wounded, feared fatally. The blast disrupts the local area as rescuers search damaged facilities and assess casualties.
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Trojan
Roberts Landing
San Lorenzo
Alameda County
Calif
Conger
James W. Osborn
Alicia
Albany
N. Y
Moret
Gen. Weyler
St. Paul
Cherry
Ill
Consumers’ Household Supply Company
New Orleans
New York
Milk Trust
Centennial birthday in Iowa near Estherville
Mrs Elizabeth Littlejohn celebrated her one hundredth birthday at her granddaughter's home six miles west of Estherville. Born February 13 1810 in Rye Scotland, she married H Littlejohn in 1844 and came to the United States in 1851. Now hale at 100 she enjoys three meals daily and independent living.
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Elizabeth Littlejohn
G W. Small
Estherville
Littlejohn
Rye
Scotland
Elizabeth Wilson
H. Littlejohn
United States
Grundy County
Iowa
Incubator Comedy in Des Moines Catalogue
A humorous note from the New Klondike Incubator Co. catalogue describes an old hen sheltering a brood of young ducks hatched in the incubator. The hen acts distressed when the male head questions the situation, while the ducks seem indifferent. Des Moines is listed as the maker location. catalogues are available on request.
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Klondike Incubator Co
Des Moines
Does He Love Anybody Von Moltke and Kitchener Compared
The Boston Post contrasts Von Moltke as loving his wife yet ambitious, with Kitchener portrayed as a machine man who loves neither man nor woman. It notes Moltke’s devotion and military drive, while depicting Kitchener’s relentless spear as cutting into enemies and women.
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von Moltke
Deomark
Kitchener
Boston Post
Two Votes and a Shave Tale in Norwich Speech
Former Gov. George P. McLean of Connecticut recalls how petty acts from his days as a shaver influenced opinions in a Norwich speech. He notes a voter planning to oppose him for spoiling a horse with a rotten apple and another backing him after worsening a buggy cushion, illustrating how small slights sway political outcomes.
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General Assembly
Norwich
George P. McLean
Connecticut
Oatmeal Tops Diet Ranks Quaker Oats Endorsed
An article in a leading magazine praises pulding brain and muscle through proper food choices. It highlights oatmeal at the top, noting Great Britain and Europe import substantial Quaker Oats for flavor purity and health benefits. Americans urged to eat more for better health and strength.
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Great
Britain
Europe
Americans
Silent tears spark a fashion clash in whispered scene
In a Washington Star excerpt a restrained girl defends her lack of emotion while a companion sheds tears. The exchange centers on perception and propriety as she notes the other woman’s lace handkerchiefs and the contrast in demeanor. The dialogue hints at social performance in private moments.
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Washington Star
Castoria signature 30 years and trusted cough remedies
A historical snippet urges checking Castoria bottles for the official signature and notes Castoria as a safe infant remedy used for over 30 years. Mentions Allen's Lung Balsam as a reliable cough remedy found in drugstores and homes. Includes a curious line about landlords and tenants.
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Mothora
Allen's
Phiegt Cally
The Peanut Shells Story Sparks Pro-Post Editorial
A Detroit era editorial defends C. W. Post of Battle Creek against labor union critics. It denounces a rumor about peanut shells in a wrecked car and praises Post as a defender of liberty who opposes unions while urging support for his products.
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C. W. Post
Hattle Creek
Michigan
Post
Labor Trust
Postum
Lahor
Battle Creek
John ‘Fitzgerald
Chicago Federation of Labor
Fitzgerald
Tam
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Trafic
Department For Aericulture
Agnes Seale Elkins
Stephen B. Elkins
West Virginia
Willard Hotel
Kansas City
National Packing Company
The
Beef Trust
Grand
Hudson County
N. J
Jersey City
Sam Wah
Harlem
National Guards
Adjt
Dickson
Cairo, Jr
John Pratt
Cairo
John Trapp
Lincoln Wilson
Effingham
Postal Savings Bank
Senate
White House
Marie Martinke
Oscar Catanzaro
Jamaica
L. I
House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Tokyo
Uniontown
Helen Shaneberger
Jacob Bzdek
Chicago
Dewitt F County
JIL
Supreme Court
Richard Snell Wing
Col
Thomas
Milionaire
Clinma
Tionesta Valley Railroad
John Abramson
Old City
Clifford Piersee
Piersee
Centerville
London Tube Railways
Bibliophile Society of
Charlea Dickens
Lawrence Veiller
Ciety
France
Paris
Ian Ve
Iowa State
Clinton
Northwestern Railway
Marshalltown Commercial Club
Masonic Temple
Lloyd R. Maxwell
Iowa Elks’ Association
Iowa State Golf Association
Chicago Carriage Company
Maxwell
Marshalltown
As & Traveling
General Agres
Silas Oldham
Hig
Monroe
Colfax
Henry Quick
Manilla
Mr. Quick
Quick
J. L. Barton
Baptist Church
Marshall County
Herbert Box
Eldon
Ottumwa
George Mulvaney
Wesley, Greenup
Focal Negro
Michael Nebel
Davenport
Prem Ber
Fourth United States Infantry
Philippines
Ts Ceblomise
Rewes
Vorn Banta
Columbus Junction
Lake Champlain
Beta Theta Pi
Town City
Minnesota
Nebraska
Ames
Iown Wesleyan
Majestic Hall
Emlin McClain
John E. Cassady
Helen Cassady
National Surety Company
Iowa City
Canada
Frederick B. Botton
W. J. Teeters
C. C Stover
Euclid Sanders
Iowa City State Band
W. L. Bywater
A. G. Smith
RK. B. Wylie
George Coulthard
Davis McIntosh
Logan
Wheeler
Englake
McIntosh
Dick Davis
Mclntosh
Davia
Engleke
State University At
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Carl Buehler
Mason City
Teachers’ Association
Wleanor J. Hawk
Laws
R. O. Weech
B. Norton
Manon
le etTak BN Ie
Incubator Comedy
Dodds
Ata Tey
Clee
Gust
Carter's
Ponlereras
Oklahoma
Texas
Tezac
Southwest
Southeast
ST. George
G. P.A
St. Louie
Uncle Sam
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