Copeland Hotel Tragedy Claims Lambert and Injures Dozens
A massive early morning fire at the Copeland hotel in Emporia destroyed the four story brick building. Isaac E. Lambert of Emporia, ex US attorney, is presumed dead with his body found burned in the northeast corner. Numerous guests are injured including A W Smith, J M Davis, and others by burns smoke and fractures. Ex governor Glick escaped unharmed aided to safety. The hotel had long served as Kansas political headquarters and had no fire walls.
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Topeka
Kansas
Copeland
J. E. Lambert
Emporia
United States
A. W. Smith
McPherson
Kansas Avenue
National Hotel
Glick
Atchison
I. E. Lambert
Lambert
New Window Glass Combine Forms in Columbus
After two days of debate over consolidation terms, Columbus firms reach a pact and soon the Imperial Window Glass Company will encompass nearly all hand blown window glass manufacturers in the country.
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New Window Glass
Columbus
Ohio
Fame
Imperial Window Glass Company
Bomb in Louisville shocks Trinity Methodist area
An amateur made explosive device exploded near Trinity Methodist church at Third and Guthrie in Louisville late Thursday. No damage occurred and authorities attribute the act to malicious mischief with no clear motive or suspect identified.
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Louisville
Kentucky
General O'Reilly Retires as Army Surgeon General
Brig. Gen. Robert M. O'Reilly, surgeon general of the army for seven years, is placed on the retired list after 45 years of service, and receives the rank of Major General.
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O'Reilly
Washington, D. C
Robert M. O'Reilly
Army
Celtic In Mediteranean Arrives From New York With Relief Cargo
The Celtic, a United States steamer, sailed from New York laden with relief supplies for Italy and Sicily quake victims. It arrived Thursday and departed Thursday night for Messina. Porto Rico will issue bonds. In San Juan, the executive approved a contract with J and W Seligman & Co to float 3,000,000 dollars of irrigation bonds.
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Gibralter
United States
Port Celtic
New York
Italy
Sicily
Messina
Porto Rico
San Juan,p. R
J. and W. Seligman & Co
New York Bankers
Missouri cures hog cholera with serum vaccination
Missouri reports detail an anti cholera serum method by Dr J W Conaway tested on hogs. The process uses hyperimmunized serum, proper tail biopsy extraction and periodic injections with carbolic acid preserved serum to immunize swine for months. Officials from agriculture endorse the Missouri tests while other states plan to begin similar work. Separately Telegraph firm Postal Telegraph loses tax appeal as state doubles valuation. Office staffing changes announced by Roach. Local couple marks 69 years married and nearing 90 themselves with a large family in Laredo area.
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J. W. Conaway
Conaway
James Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Dorsett
A. D. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Missouri
Pensions for Aged Teachers Proposed by State Leader
In a biennial report state superintendent How ard A Gass urges the legislature to pass a pension law for aged teachers, noting that an amendment to the constitution will be required. The measure aims to provide retirement support for veterans of the teaching profession.
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State Superintendent of Public Schools
Howard A. Gass
Woman Health Slogan Claims Kidney Pills Help Back Pain
A testimonial notes a decade of kidney complaints and backache before using Doan's Kidney Pills. The speaker, a woman, reports relief and improved well being after treatment, urging others to use the product sold by dealers for 50 cents per box from Foeter-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Foeter-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Honor to Call Him Fri End Medical Practitioner Ranke
A tribute from the Binghamton Press lauds a medical practitioner as superior to the average educated man. It notes healing demands expose him to human worst traits, yet his character remains strong, thoughtful, and disciplined. The piece highlights the doctor’s demanding life, hidden selfishness, and relentless nervous energy.
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Binghamton Press
Cuticura heals dandruff and milk crust claims
A missionary’s wife recounts using Cuticura Soap and Ointment to clear a scalp encrusted with dandruff and milk crust on her baby. The ad extols Cuticura as a blessing and notes successful use for milk crust, with a testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Darling of Carthage Ohio dated January 20 1908.
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Southwest
J. A. Darling
Fifth St
Carthage
Ohio
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Pine based cough cure touted in old home remedy
A vintage recipe recommends mixing half an ounce of Concentrated pine with two ounces of glyco rine and a half pint of whiskey, shaken and dosed every four hours. It claims rapid relief from colds and a tonic effect, noting the pine product comes in half ounce bottles labeled Concentrated.
Cupid Fails to Stay Put in Married Life
In a Home Chat note, Cupid is described as winged and ready to fly, and the piece warns wives that after marriage their dainty appearance often fades for everyday life. It urges husbands to accept this change and avoid blame when Cupid leaves the window.
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Cupid
Fiy
Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedy
An advert claims deafness cannot be cured except by a constitutional remedy. It promises a secret treatment via a Catarrh Cure from Cheney & Co of Toledo, offering free circulars and sales through local agents. The copy mentions multiple applications and a dismissive note on other methods.
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Hal
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Valuable Conch Shells and Curative Remedies Almanac
A fragmented feature lists conch shells prized in India and a Calcutta sale, plus a cold remedy formula with barsaparilla whiskey and compound syrup. It includes junketings from Harper's Weekly and a whiskey cure claim, followed by assorted advertisements and quips about toasts and mothers.
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India
Calcutta
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Isaac E. Lambert
Kan
W. Y. Morgan
Hutchinson
Tom A. Hubbard
Rome
W. A. Rowland
Kansas City
G. C. Wilmarth
T. B. Murdock
J. W. Davis
Greensburg
L. Thompson
Herington
Paul Rich
Coolidge
W. A. Elston
Moline
H. C. Bowman
Newton
G. H. Lamb
Yates Center
Telegraph Company
William H. Martin
Cole County Circuit Court
Postal Telegraph Company
State Board of Equalization
Supreme Court
Roach
Cornelius Roach
James W. Walsh
Frank P. Walsh
Joseph Sullentrop
Osage County
Linna Millard
Laclede County
Ethel Faskin
Fred G. Park
Platte City
Brooks
Laredo
Tilford
James EB. Parse
Sturgeon
Postoffice
McGee
Clay County
Liberty
Ozarks
A &J. Joseph Trunk
F. Endebrock ‘Trunk Company
St. Joseph
William Perry, Jr
William Perry
Panama
Rich’ Hill
Webb City
Cuthurn
Mr. Knagg
Gideon King
Mr. King
Bury
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
New York Times
Astoria
Harper’s Weekly
Garfield
Garfield Tearooklyn
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Psorit
Hercules
Carlyle
Senn Bade
Lydia E. Pinkham
Red Banks
Lydia E
Willie Edwards
Seattle
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Tom Cerra
Percy
Sequir
Seattle Central Business Property
Net. Hunter
the Trustee Company
Seattle, Wash
White House
Buster Brown
Waterhouse
THE
Brown Shoe CO
St. Louis
Croce
Crescent Mig. Co
Western
Canada
Ottawa
3.S. Crawford
Ninth Street
Ansas City
W.l.douglas Bala Baste EX Heton
San Tstade
Pagrz
Iley
W. L Douglas
Spark St
Brockton, Mane
Putnam
Doe
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