Only American Knighted Blind Man: Sir Francia Campbell
Sir Francia Campbell, recently resigning as principal of the Royal College and Academy of Music for the Blind in London, is described as the only American blind man honored with knighthood. The piece recounts his early Tennessee school days, stealth study of music, two tutors, a grueling schedule, Mont Blanc climb, abolitionist stance in Boston, and role founding the Royal College. His son Charles F. F. Campbell is executive secretary of Ohio’s blind commission.
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Sir Francia Campbell
Royal Normal’ College
Academy of Music For the
London
Edward
Paganges
Sir Francia
Tennessee School For Blind
Campbell
Tennessee
Mont Blanc
Boston
Harvard
Perkins Institute For the Blind
Europe
The
Royal College
Francis
Charles F. F. Campbell
Ohio State Commission For the Blind
Woman Inspector Leads Fire Prevention Team in New York
Mrs Sarah W H Christopher, one of two women inspectors in the New York Fire Prevention Bureau, is assigned to cloak suit and skirt factories numbering over 500 employing 100000 people. She will drill workers in fire prevention and establish a regular fire drill. Christopher, a self supporting mother of two, earns 1200 dollars yearly and wears a special climbing suit with a back buttoning skirt that can be unbuttoned and opened for ladders.
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New York
Fire Prevention Bureau
Sarah W. B. Christopher
Christopher
Sarah W. H. Christopher
Iig
Beauty and health ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pill
An old ad claims pimples and blotches come from impure blood and promotes Dr. King's New Life Pill as a health and beauty cure. It lists W. J. Smith & Brog and H. R. Palmer as sellers and price at 25 cents.
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Dr. King
W. J. Smith & Brog
H. R. Palmer
Henrietta a model of grace and gentle charm
A portrait mixes verse and anecdotes describing Henrietta as artistic, kind, and refined. The piece from Chicago Record-Herald cites her gentleness, old‑world respect, and singing ability, insisting she was real and not a myth, cared for by Mrs. Smith.
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Henrietta
Wilson
Gaiiesville
Foley
Smith wins long distance race at Los Angeles meet
Smith, aged 66, claimed undisputed long distance championship at Washington Park Los Angeles after running ten miles in 1 14 48. He vows to race against G A R veterans with a relay per mile. Opponents included Colonel George W Howe and Captain C H Montgomery, who collapsed or were outpaced as the Michigander finished strong.
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G. A. FR
Washington Park
Los Angeles
Smith
George W. Howe
Port Huron
Mich
C. H. Montgomery
National Soldiers’ Home
Montgomery
Howe
Eighth New York Heavy Artillery
Tenth New York Infantry
Cleveland
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railroad
Memorial Post
Mark Hanna
Hanna
T. T. Smith
Columbus
Orozco Grandfather's Fate Sought by Taft This Letter
Elena seven and her brother Daniel appeal to President Taft to spare General Pascual Orozco from extradition to Mexico where federals would execute him. The child writes in Spanish with translation noting he is a brave soldier, not a murderer, urging mercy.
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Taft
Texas
Elena
Daniel Orozco
Pascual Orozco
Mexico
Daniel
Mailero
Tim
Electric Bitters Transform Lincoln Man After Illness
A Nebraska man recovered after three years of sickness using Electric Bitters. The remedy is praised for restoring appetite, strength, and vitality, with claims of improving digestion and blood quality. Sold by W. J. Smith & Bros. and H. Repalmer & Sons.
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Michael Hess
Helmer
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Smith & Bros
H.repalmer& Sons
Campaign of unprecedented reciprocity in Canadian election interest
Winnipeg voter reports unusual cross border interest in the campaign and trade ties with the United States. J C Sims, a merchant near Commerce, writes of relief from back pain and improved urinary concerns after using Foley Kidney Pills with praise for their benefit to customers.
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Winnipeg, ‘Man
J.C. Sims
Commerce
Roy
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