Foot Caught in Rock Ends in Tragic Death
A rescue attempt at Wentockrt station after a man’s foot became wedged in a rock near the Tagtuchet falls. A brother Arthur and bystanders helped, but the victim, aged Mathewson, perished when water plunged over the falls. Alf Jacket reportedly saved himself by grabbing a rock, while the others drifted and were carried away.
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Providence
Dee
Jockin
Tagtuchet
Arthur
Mathewson
Tarowe Teta
Alf Jacket
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief for All
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root claiming it cures kidney and bladder trouble in both women and men. The copy urges readers to request a free sample and booklet with testimonials, listing Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and promising product availability in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
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Dragerate
Yous
Also
Mame
Phlet
Dr, Kilmer & Co
Kinghamton
N. Y
Kilmer
Fee Binghamton
Rescuers save two boys from frozen pond accident
On a Saturday afternoon Ira B. Mitchell Osteen and Andrew Ganiner, aged sixteen, were playing on the ice when the pond broke. Rescuers worked for two hours to reach them as the boys clung to the edge. Their mother awaits word as the tragedy unfolded near Tort pond.
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Wales
Jackson
Eease
Ira B. Mitchell
Osteen
Alexander H. Mitesel
Andrew Ganiner
Mre. M. L. Ganiner
Mitchell
Cardiner
President Bryan Prayer Receives Warm Legislative Backing
President elect Bryan drew praise from House and Senate as he spoke to Oklahoma lawmakers. Speaker Rae commended Gov. Haskell and praised Oklahoma’s banking law, debtors fund, and direct senatorial election. Rae defended Bryan against Taft criticism and lauded Oklahoma’s constitution as a model. Bryan’s reception included a thousand-strong handshake and a Democratic dollar dinner with state leaders.
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Che
Bryan
United States
House
Senate
Brayan
Rae
Gov
Haskell
Oklahoma
Taft
Roosevelt reunion plans for holidays in 1909
Washington December 2 The holiday plans of President Roosevelt and his family were announced at the White House. They will travel to Pine Knot Kentucky for Christmas and stay four to five days at Mrs Roosevelt's Virginia estate before returning to Washington. Christmas will be observed at the White House and the President will attend a New Year reception. The Pine Knot trip offers cross country riding and wild turkey hunting.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Pine Knot
Christems
Virginia
Washington
Christiana
Call for In God We Trust Coin Motto Restoration
Washington March 23. Representative J Himpton Moore of Philadelphia introduced a resolution to restore and continue the motto In God We Trust on all United States silver and gold coins. The measure calls for rejecting coins bearing no motto and the destruction of dies from which coins lacking In God We Trust could be coined in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mec
J. Himpton Moore
Philadelphia
United States
Taft Delegates Call Hints Early Ohio Convention
Chairman W F Brown issued a call to delegates for the state convention, signaling a push by Taft supporters in the state committee. The move, four days earlier than planned, suggests a February convention in Columbus where the Republican Senate will meet.
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W. F. Brown
Friends
Sec. Taft
State Committee
Columbus
MARBLESCO STORE BURNS IN RUTLAND FIRE
Fire destroyed Marble s co store in Rutland with $25 000 loss. Rutland City Fire Department prevented spread as flames engulfed a two story wooden building once the old Methodist church. The stock valued at over 20000 and the building at 5000 were damaged beyond repair. rebuilding not planned.
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Rutland
Det
Olive
Marti Mill
Distatien
Ed Slade
Thare Emmys
Stower Ny
Verovwnt Marble Company
On & Profit
Mr. Slade
Een Sieeevee
Caldwell Arrested at Hoboken in British Trial Case
Robert Caldwell the American who testified in a Drupe case was arrested in Hoboken New Jersey after landing from the Augusta Victoria. He faces perjury charges connected to testimony at the Deuce hearing and will be arraigned before the United States commissioner. Caldwell was described as nearly collapse upon arrival and claimed to fear British authorities. He testified about staging a mock funeral for the late Duke of Portland and produced photos he said showed the duke in disguise.
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New York
Robert Caldwell
London
Hoboken
N. d
Augusta Victoria
Meiy
Coamer
Caldwell
Rey
Robert C. Caldwell
Marylebone
Duke of Portland
T C. Deere
Wellbook Abbey
Rake Street
T. C. Deine
Thieves in House Debate Sparks Fiery Speech
Washington DC December 23 After twenty minutes in session the House moved to consider alleged inaction as Representative Gaines of Tennessee criticized the body for delays. Gaines charged committees shield members from arrest to maintain a quorum, prompting protests from Gaines and another speaker as the debate continued.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Gaines
Tennessee
House
Se Burn
Towa
LAXATIVE BROMO Se lets marketing claim cure in one day
An old product label touts a remedy promising to cure a cold in one day. The wording is vague with garbled selling phrases and a signature line reading W. Groves on each box, plus the number 250 likely indicating quantity or price.
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W. Groves
Investors Return Big Dividends From Stocks and Ihiereet
A chaotic OCR shows 920,000,000 jump in January investor returns with a total dividend pool near 10a, 600,000. The text names Union Pacific, Southern Company, Growtexh, and others, reporting large payouts on common and preferred shares. The article references Wall Street, market activity, and aggregate payments across multiple firms. The fragmented figures indicate multi million dollar dividends distributed to shareholders.
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Ihiereet
Union Parite Eneumon
Siuthersy Dvelfi
Unclear fragment about policy and representation
Fragmentary note mentions policy about expiry and reuse for next year. References a company that has prayed their worth in the past and will be represented again by Henry. No clear event, date, or concrete actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansuranen Polley
Henry
Army Prey to Anarchists and Royal Tensions Rise
Fragmentary dispatches describe unrest with General Wretchedness blamed for spreading chaos. Wartime pay complaints and army discipline issues drive calls for better tenure and pay. Queen Mother and King Vittorio Emanuel face pressure from Margherita over anti Clementine sentiment and royal neutrality amid political shifts.
Fitzgerald Entangled in Grand Jury Probe of Codman Street Deals
Boston December 29 The district attorney orders grand jury subpoenas for all linked to Codman street property and flagstone contracts. Mayor Fitzgerald and several city officials including James H Doyle Alderman William Erwin and Charles Slattery are to appear. The probe also considers Metropolitan Park Commission carpenters violating the eight hour law at the Charles River basin.
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Boston
Codman Street
Moran
McGarr
Armetring
Batk
Grand Jury
Fitzgerald
James H. Doyle
William Efirwin
Mark Berwin
Elinda Greenwood
David
Godman Street Freecies
Michael J Mitchell
Charles Slattery
Igneia
Alfred
Misael
George P. Koch
Mather Bros
Charles River
Metropolitan Park Commission
Old Mistress Exhibition at Virginia Home T
A visitor in a Virginia stately home admires a painting exclaiming exquisite. An African American guide corrects him, saying the piece is by Mistress Alson rather than an old master, reflecting a tale from Youth's Companion and involving an oath anecdote.
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Virginia
Dratt
Ole Murster
Escape by Flooded Slope Marks Narrow Miner Rescue
In Tawelton Det 2 Amethey division a mining disaster unfolds as water floods a slope shaft. Anthony Kalveaki fights to save trapped workers while lamps fail and the chamber walls give way. The scene shifts to General Garland and a dramatic inquiry into the fate of miners and a woman named Garten amid the peril.
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Tawelton
Anthony Kalveaki
Dham
Sirad
Ex-Attorney General's Son Ends Life by Poison Tragedy
A scrambled report states the son of a former attorney general died by poison and that the father passed away while arguing a case in court. The sister reportedly shot herself through the heart in a related incident. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
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Garland
William HH. Cirland
Fragmentary political quote from Champ Clark misread in OCR
Incomplete passage quotes Champ Clark remarking on Bird of Peace and political delays. Text appears garbled with stray terms and names, lacking clear event, date, or context to verify a definite report or outcome.
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Providence River
City
F. A
Cragg
Prop
Barre
Vermont
Mutuals
J. W. Dillon
Barre, Vt
Cursex
Quentin
Congress
U. S
Marblesco
Rutland City Fir Department
Willetto
Wharf
Druce
Fall Street
Swift
H. J. Smith
Main Street
City Market
NY SA
G. Herbert Pape
Gronie Savings Bank
Peart St
Buzzell
H. A. Gould
Spaulding Street
Theatorium
Miles Standish
Miss Fountain
Jim
the Hour
Dalles
Italy
Follere Amd Clarks
Rome
Saeed
Meestres
Margherita
Victor Emanuel
Helena
Ateen
Si Nethan
Rame
Tor
Ick
Arvan
Nathan Diating
Humbert
Ontey
Aval
Codman St. Deal
Flagstone
C. Spaulding
South Main
Diwwuing
Wala
Ape
Ming
Hooke
Champ Clark
Ayer
M. L. Walker
Hawkes
Harlow M. Smith
Montpelier
Copley
Burr-Mccintosh
Christy
North Main Street
Barre, Vi
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Retail Clerks’ Protective Association
C. W. Averill & CO
North Main St
the City Bakery
G. A. Bemis Telephone
North Main St. Barre
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