Fire destroys Dewey Hotel in Omaha killing many
Fire swept the Dewey Hotel at Thirteenth and Farnam streets in Omaha Nebraska early morning destroying the register and likely claiming at least twenty lives with four bodies recovered. Victims included Charles Cummings a bartender Mrs Alice Bonnevue sister in law of the proprietor and Charles Beverly an employee of a local firm.
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Omaha
Neb
Dewey
Thirteenth
Farnam Streets
Charles Cummings
Alice Bonnevue
C. E. Wilkins
Charles Beverly
Tragic Fire Claims Multiple Lives as Cummings Brother Arrives
A deadly blaze at an old building trapped guests during a Nebraska auto show period. Cummings' brother learned of the death after arriving from Pittsburg. Dozens escaped though many were badly burned or missing as debris hid victims beneath tons of wreckage. Gas leaks are suspected as the cause.
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Cummings
Pittsburg
Olive Tablets offer gentle relief from constipation
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a non calomel laxative said to ease chronic constipation and torpid liver without griping. Easy to take and harmless, they are promoted as a nightly remedy with two sizes 10c and 25c from the Olive Tablet Co Columbus Ohio.
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Edwards
The
Olive Tablet Co
Columbus. O
Duke Litta Presents Lecture on Poisoning Art
Duke Litta, Prince of Montespertoli, spoke at Jordan Hall on The Gentle Art of Poisoning. He rejected a Boston report that he supported inoculating criminals with disease, saying he opposes all capital punishment and favors humane aims.
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Duke Litta
Prince of
Renaissance poison lore and methods recalled by Duke Litta
Duke Litta laments modern poisoning while praising Renaissance artistry. He cites carbolic acid and matches as disgraceful, recalls poisoners of Catherine de Medici, describes fruit knife, candle wick, poisoned rings, mask, gloves and tiny glass pricks as historical schemes used to kill, noting physicians hold some rings in Boston.
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Litta
Catherine de Medici
Lucrezia Borgia
France
Duke Litta
Boston
Venice
Rostron to Receive Gold Medal for Titanic Rescue
Captain A H Rostron, commander of the Carpathia, arrives in Washington to receive the gold medal voted by Congress for rescues of Titanic survivors. President Taft to present the award in the East Room with John Viannagan the designer. Rostron also to receive the American Cross of Honor at the British Embassy.
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Washington
A. H. Rostron
Carpathia
Taft
White House
Congress
President Teft
John Viannagan
New York
Rostron
Bryce
Two Women Killed at Railroad Crossing in Portland
In Portland Maine at Woodfords station a Maine Central train struck two women as they crossed the tracks. Mrs George Hodgson and Mrs William F Libby both about 50 were instantly killed. their bodies were found severely mangled.
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Portland
George Hodgson
William F. Libby
Maine Central
Woodfords Station
One Day Cure For Old Ailments and Grip 25 Cents
An old advertisement promises a laxative bromide quamine product Bromo Quinine with signature of FE W Grove. Claims curing an old ailment in one day and grip in two days, priced at 25 cents.
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Loos
FE. W. Grove
Pilgrim Love in Grey Cloak Visits a World-weary Town
Poem recounts Love as a pilgrim in grey, piercing hearts with sorrow. A chorus asks if Love has passed, noting his white crown and faded joy. He arrives from afar guided by a star, then leaves, leaving mournful, uncomprehending crowds.
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Love
King Love
Holy Land
Potent Works by Symphony with Debussy and MacDowell
The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Muck offered a strong concert in Symphony Hall with Debussy La Mer, Dukas Sorcerer’s Apprentice, MacDowell Indian Suite, and Goldmark Spring overture. Debussy drew praise for its delicacy while critics noted aging in Dukas and freshness in MacDowell, calling La Mer a masterful but enigmatic achievement. The performance by the orchestra was highly praised as virtuoso and imaginatively read, while MacDowell’s suite was hailed as a uniquely American reverie and a rare relic of its era.
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Goldmark
Debussy
MacDowell
Edgar Allan Poe
Dr. Mack
Dukas
Germany
America
Cardinal O Connell Attends Mrs Prendergast Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Prendergast wife of Daniel Prendergast of the Boston Elevated were held at St Aidan's Brookline with Cardinal O Connell offering final absolution. Burial occurred in Holyhood cemetery as 150 uniformed men guarded the cortege and Boston Elevated officials attended.
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Cardinal O'Connell
Susan Prendergast
Daniel Prendergast
Boston Elevated
St. Aidan’s Church
Brookline
Joseph F. Coppinger
Holyhood Cemetery
The
Coolidge Corner
William A. Bancroft
Charles S. Sergeant
Matthew C. Brush
James A. Gallivan
William 8. MecNary
Thomas J. Kenny
Charles J. Brady
James H. Carney
George M. Cranitch
Boy Injured by Exploding Blank Cartridge at School
John Horan of 88 Madue Avenue West Newton was hurt in the face and hands when a blank cartridge exploded near his desk in the junior class at Newton Technical High School yesterday morning. A separate line notes a bottle of Adamson's Cough Balsam as a cold remedy.
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John Horan
Madue Avenue
West Newton
Newton Technical High School
German Soprano Hempel Shines as Violetta in Boston
Mme Frieda Hempel, German coloratura, starred as Violetta in La Traviata at the Boston Opera House last night. Her dramatic and vocal interpretation drew stormy applause, with notable scenes in the card scene and final act.
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Mme
Frieda Hempel
Boston Opera House
Violetta
Tetrazzini
Mme. Hempel
Verdi
Alfredo
Sacchetti
Blanchart
Traveling bag presented to Sample Shoe Shop manager
Hervey E. Preston assistant manager of the Sample Shoe Shop Company at 496 Washington Street received a travelling bag from his fellow workers yesterday. Mr. Preston’s gesture reflects coworker appreciation.
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Hervey E. Preston
Sample Shoe Shop
Washington Street
Preston
Girl Tries to End Her Life at South End Lodging House
Grace Phipps aged 19 of 115 Union Park Street is hospitalized at City Hospital after an attempt to end her life by illuminating gas at 9 Ringgold Street lodging house. She refuses to state reasons. police assist East Dedham Street station.
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Grace Phipps
Union Park Street
City Hospital
Ringgold Street
South End
Dedham Street
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