Countryman Outsmarts Billiard Sharps in Detroit Trial
A rustic farmer visits a Detroit billiard hall to play for money against two seasoned cheats. The countryman wins the first match under suspicious odds, then takes larger bets, exposing the con. Crowds watch as he clings to victory with clever shots and any initial edge turns into a decisive win before the con men are exposed and flee.
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Detroit
Whill
Billard
Flocas
Liseif
Harper
Thorper
Stirring sugar again House committee takes up investigation
In Washington the House committee examines the sugar crop shortage of last year and market speculation as prices climbed from 6.50 to 7.50 per 100 pounds. A New York sugar expert comments on formation of crop conditions and future price trends.
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House Committee
Washington
New York
Eczema Healed On Scalp In Four Days With Cuticura
A mother in Marlboro reports her child’s scalp eczema clearing in four days after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She credits the treatment for removal of crusts and scabs and notes no relapse since. The ad mentions prices and availability and references a 1912 era inquiry into a sugar trust, with testimony about sugar duties and price effects.
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J. Cooley
Marlboro
Potter ‘Corp
Boston
History of Red Cross Seals and Charity Stamps
History traces Red Cross Seals to charity stamps first used in Boston in 1862 for workers relief. The practice spread in Europe and later inspired tuberculosis stamps in Norway, Sweden, and the United States led by Jacob Riis. The 1908 national Red Cross tuberculosis stamp raised $136,000, nearing a million as campaigns expanded nationwide.
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Red Cross
Workers’ Relief
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Austria
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Mins Brolly P. Bissell
Red Cross Society of Delaware
American Red Cross
United States
Oil in Alaska Hints at Possible Commercial Pools
USGS says oil may be found in Alaska with little reduction in likelihood. Seepages reported on Cook Inlet west shore, Alaska peninsula east side, and Cone Controller lay near tidewater, suggesting potential for economical development.
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Alaska
United States Geological Survey
Cook Inlet
Alaska Peninsula
Three Things Every Woman Should Know From Annie Bly
An 1900s graphic column offers home remedies for hair care skin tone and salve use. It suggests a dry shampoo mix with cornmeal or powder root, a magatone witch hazel facial solution, and Mothers Salve for skin ailments and coughs. The items are framed as simple, ready to mix cures.
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Annie
Representatives of eight provinces meet at Wuchang on federation plan
A reformist group convenes in Shanghai and claims fourteen provinces are represented. Delegates draft articles for a federation of the United States of China, with Wuchang and Nanking as potential capitals. Yuan Shikai and Duan Qirui act to manage troops and politics.
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Shanghai
Peking
Wuchang
Federation of the
United States
Yuan
Bolting & Convention
Wochang
N King
Yangtee
Cee
Wo Ting-Fang
Wanhingjin
Nanking
Republic of China
Wealth in Sand and Gravel Production Rise in 1910
United States Geological Survey reports 1910 sand and gravel production valued at 21.1 million dollars, up nearly 11 million from 1902. Increased use in concrete construction drives higher output, with agencies urging washed, clay-free material for federal building projects.
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United States Geological Survey
United States
Ernest F Burchard
Plass Pond
Wis BO
Alert Toms
Architeete
Studien 9
Fedors
Piccolo Player tale of Li Hung Chang and Boxer siege
A feature recounts the 1900 Boxer uprising and siege of foreign legations in Peking. It highlights Li Hung Chang amid the chaos, the relief by Allied forces on August 14, and a tale of Lun Chung playing the Russian hymn to deter marauders, reflecting on shifts toward foreign access and Chinese reform following the indemnities.
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China
Peking
Pollog
United States
Walla
Legittons
Robert Hurt
la Specine
Tuch
Lune Chong
Chong
Chang
Ching
Ro Lang Chang
Saldiera
Memny
Lun Ching
Lung
Charles Forbes
Old Buddha
Li Hung Chang
America
Forbidden City
Liability Act Upheld In New Jersey Court Ruling
Judge Martin in the Court of Common Pleas upheld the state workers' liability act Monday afternoon in Newark. The decision concerns Lizzie A. Sexton widow of Floyd Sexton seeking damages for herself and two children from Newark District Telegraph Co. after Sexton’s death.
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Martin
Court of Common Pleas
Lizzie A. Seeton
Floyd Sexton
Newark District Telegraph Company
New Jersey
Sexton
Newark
N. i. Dee
Vermont Red Cross report cited at national congress in Washington
Secretary Charles S Forbes presented a Vermont chapter report covering the year ending November 30 1911 notes the chapter formed in 1904 reorganized in 1910 with a state board led by Gov. John Mead and a nine member panel. The unit aided famine relief in China and TB care at Pittsford Vermont with over 500 spent and 13 patients treated. Christines seals sales topped 100 with revenue from various sources near 300. funds supported national headquarters and local officers include Gov. John A Mead and Charles S Forbes.
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Charles S. Forbes
Vermont
Red Cross Society
Congress of the National Red Cross
Washington
William Hf. Taft
American National Red Cross
Wialiington
D. C
Red Cross
Wis
The
Star
Verromt
Red Cross In This State. “the Only Emergency Work Which the State Board
China
State Board
John Meni
Red Cross Organization
Christos
Pittsford
Wufferers
Vermont Sanktorum
National Sac
John A. Mead
Rutland
Henry D. Holton
7Tlehoro
St. Albans
Harry 5. Howard
Burlington
Edward ©. Smith
Allen M. Fletcher
Proctorsville
Hiram N. Turner
St. Johnsbury
Charles T. Darling
Curtis
Emery
Newport
Fletcher
Proctor
Henry D. Helton
Crattleboro
Frederick
Billings
Woodstork
Chutes
Forbes
St. Albane
Harry
Howard
National Co
William P. Dillogham
Mont Nile
Wey, Exer
Prout
Clarion
Walter
St Louia
Via
A Trifle Suspicious Inquiries In News Sketch
The Washington Star reports a curious remark by a young Mr. Yorkins about a visit with ill friends. The dialogue hints at a substantial transfer of Chirley's money during an evening meeting.
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Yorkins
Chirley
Washington Star
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Hardwick
Willet
Hinde
Sigures
Harboe
London
Parle
Hamburg
Filet
History of
United States OF China
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Vermont Red Cross
Aolp
Cosette
Washburn
Crosby
Mead, Charles
Orhes
Tially Anymitted
Chitles
Forbes, “Beorwlary
Ohio
Lan
Howard Brothers, Distributors
South Barre
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