Lightning and Its Lethal and Healing Effects Across Regions
An 1890s Denver Post report analyzes how lightning fatalities relate to stroke frequency, population density, and thunderstorm geography in the United States. It notes higher death rates in the middle Atlantic and Ohio valleys, cites Chicago as hit by a single fatal bolt, and describes both destructive and curative anecdotal cases while explaining urban versus rural risk and the rapidity of decomposition after fatal strikes.
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Denver Post
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
New York
Chicago
North Shore
Gulf States
New England
South Atlantic States
Madern
Middle Atlantic
Ond
Never Heard of Roosevelt Sparks Ananias Club Caution
Ray Stannard Baker notes a group of citizens in the August American Magazine who have no knowledge of Theodore Roosevelt. In a Washington conversation with old black farmers he finds ignorance of the president and mentions Booker Washington, described in loaded terms, highlighting racial attitudes and political skepticism.
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Ray Stannard Baker
Ananias Club
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Treckon
Booker Washington
The Passing of Jack Tar
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a shift in naval attire as caps loosen, blouses loosened, and neckerchiefs replaced by practical wear. The piece humorously laments losing traditional sailor style and the romance of naval dress.
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Cleveland Plain” Dealer
Navy
Vase Sistor
Old Man Giddlen Observes
From the Chicago Post a reflective piece on heroes in novels and the everyday life of a man who eats cantaloupe and sighs at dessert time. It notes the gap between choosing a career and landing a job and mentions Amos Tonkingen debating wartime anxiety and porch matting.
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Scamial
Groat
Amos Tonkingen
Industrial report shows big increase in Georgia Alabama
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports a vigorous seven day surge in investment across Georgia and Alabama. Notable items include $100,000 lumber consortia in Etowah Alabama and Savannah Georgia plus $100,000 to fund factory expansion in Birmingham and a $25,000 bank building in West Point Georgia. Construction plans cover churches courthouses hotels jails water works and warehouses across multiple cities.
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Georgia
Alabama
Lumber Company
Etowah County
Airmingham
Ala
Savannah
Eleais Street
Branawick
Attalla
Gansden
Mminimum Capital
Tee
Enaley
Prattville
Huntsville
Montgomery
Ashburn
Ft. Gaines
Franka
Gadsden
Payo
Albany
Clay County
Herris County
Jota
Shades Valley
Decatur County
Atlanta
Atanta
Connecting Inks of Georgia & Florida Railway System
West Point
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured Claims by Virginia Druggist
L Wagner of Richmond Virginia reports a fearful bout of Sciatic Rheumatism lasting nearly two months ended after using Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. He says doctors’ prescriptions failed but the remedy succeeded and notes others report fine results. Bold by 17 R Palmer & Bons druggists 105 Clayton street.
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L. Wagner
Richmond
R. Palmer & Bons
Clayton Street
Out of Her Class in Pennsylvania School Board Tale
A Pennsylvania town school board member recalls a young woman who failed to pass her teaching exam. The mother asked if her daughter had succeeded, but the examiner said she did not pass. The piece cites years of exams and a lingering tale from a weekly column.
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Pennsylvania
Trcher
Tiny
Baryer
Washington Gossip of Men and Affairs in 1906
In Washington the South’s states’ rights view is challenged by John D. Ladoux who argues federal power has grown through railroads telegraphs and interstate business. Theodore Burton plans lectures while praising the Rivers and Harbors Congress. Prohibition and anti-smoking trends show higher tobacco use and revenue. Purdue’s Manning joins George Washington University as diplomat history chair. A anecdote about Rep. Legare in Michigan and a fake Standard Oil check provide humor.
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Washington
Appomatox
John D. Ladoux
New Orleans
Ladoux
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Theodore R. Burton
New Inland Waterways Commission
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Burton
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
J. F. Ellison
Cincinnati
United States
William R. Manning
Purdue University
Poliical Sciences
George Washington University
William T. Page
House of Representatives
George S. Legare
South Carolina
Nimeelf
Mr. Legare
Michigan
Legare
Page
Birth of Melville E. Stone AP General Manager
Melville E Stone born August 22 1848 in Hudson Illinois. He moved to Chicago in 1860 and trained in public schools. He started in business with a Chicago machine shop then became a reporter. In 1875 he co founded the Chicago Daily News and later built prosperity. Health issues in 1888 led him to sell and travel in Europe before returning to Chicago in 1891 to organize a national bank. He became general manager of the Associated Press succeeding William Henry Smith.
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Melvile E. Stone
Associated Press
Hudson
Chicago
Daily
Chicago Daily News
Stone
Tle
Europe
William Henry Smith
Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure for Bone Aches and Skin Diseases
Panacea advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures bone pains itching scabby skin and related symptoms. It asserts blood purification strengthens kidneys and stomach and offers free samples with Atlanta mailing address. Sold by druggists at 1 per bottle plus prepaid express options.
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Writing Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Prince Tiyong Declares He Won’t Die for Korea
In a New York interview from August, Prince Tiyong, a Korean claimant living in exile, dismisses pressure from Japan and says he will not sacrifice his life for Korea. He quips about his head and contemplates future plans while criticising ongoing Korean-Japanese conflict.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
New York
Hague
Korea
Breezes From Billville Camp Meeting Sparks Reform Talk
The Atlanta Constitution notes a town camp meeting opens with plans to convert paints and discusses shifts from old-time religion. The piece mocks elders who knew too much in the past and jokes about praying for a “gee shaking up” in Billville.
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Billville
Atlanta Constitution
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Rocky Muntali
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
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Ohio Valley
Tennessee
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Upper
Massachusetts
Jack Tar
Old Man
Giddlen
The
Chicago Post
Georg
Columbus
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index
Albany, Ga
Indiana Brick Manufacturing Company
Ken
Wayercaa
Treasury Department
Toledo
Second National Bank of Toledo
Standard Oil Company
Reynolds
Big Oil Trust
Landis
J. D. Rockefeller
Maivinie E. Stone
DeWitt
Prince Ys
Saii
Cnn Varantion
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