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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
6
A devastating fire at Lakeview Public School in North Collinwood Ohio killed many children and injured hundreds. Rescue efforts followed as parents, police, and firefighters frantically searched the ruins and phoned in reports amid a chaotic scene of smoke and embers.
Eyewitness accounts and a diagram detail a devastating school fire at North Collipwood where nearly 200 children perished. The description follows flames from the basement, blocked exits on the ground and second floors, and panicked escapes as victims were trapped on higher levels.
Washington orders nationwide action to deport anarchists and public charges. Immigration inspectors start a census of prisons reformatories and charitable institutions to tally aliens in custody and those needing support, with reports due by May 31. Anne Morgan leads a voluntary factory inspection drive in New York to push firms toward private reform of working conditions.
Governors and political figures press for Southern delegates to remain independent and not influenced by federal officials or particular candidates. Calls include ensuring inclusive participation and opposition to excluding colored Republicans from delegate roles. President defends patronage practices as limited and principled.
A high level platform crafted by leading aides for President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft signals Republican aims in the coming national contest. It calls for railroad regulation, tariff revision, civil rights protection, injunction limits, anti trust enforcement, and strong navy expansion, while endorsing Roosevelt's administration. Nebraskan Democrats push for stricter criminal law enforcement against trusts and higher powers for railway commissions. Mr Bryan argues the Democrats will join Republicans to defeat the other faction in 1908.
Senator Young is ousted from the Philippine assembly after a 40 to 35 vote. He attacked party leaders bitterly as the final roll call closed. Dr Insleep Berry of New York urges trains be equipped with medical kits including bandages whisky splints plaster and sterilized cotton. The German steamship Robert Heyne reached New York after a twenty day storm plagued voyage, the captain calling it the worst he ever saw.
An injury tale recounts a wife suffering eczema who was healed after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The petitioner credits the products with clearing the eczema and plans to recommend them locally.
An elderly Virginia resident recounts severe back pain from kidney trouble, weeks in bed, and limited mobility before using Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits the remedy with restoring health, noting purchase details and testimonials. Also mentions Mexico's Indian women and a note on headaches from October to May due to colds.
A lawyer speaks frankly to his client about slim chances of winning care in court. The client asks if that is all and is urged to proceed, noting judges are not always right.
A Pennsylvanian patient credits Grape-Nuts with ending chronic indigestion and biliousness after one doctor proposed the new food. The patient reports rapid improvement within weeks and renewed vitality, aided by Postum Company promotion and a plug for The Road to Wellville.
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