Demarest Wins 18.2 Balkline Championship In New York
Calvin Demarest defeats former holder George Sutton 600 to 78 to claim the 18.2 balkline billiard title in New York, as ongoing sports highlights mix with royal travels and social notices across the week. Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry visit England, ambassador Leishman reaches Rome, and Mrs. Rose Pactor Stokes supports New York shirtwaist workers amid wage protests while Mrs Hunt returns to New York sans prince after elopement with a czar cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Demarest
George Sutton
New York
Wilhelmina of Holland
Prince Henry
England
Rose Pactor Stokes
John G. A. Leishman
Italy
Rome
John Wright Hunt
Alexander
Adelbert Babcock
Brookfield
N. Y
Many World Events Reported Across Nations and States
A sweeping summary of 1909 era events spans ASME sessions in New York and Taft related actions, with reports on Red Cross activity, Italian relief, Fishermen’s meeting in Charlevoix, and horticultural conventions in Illinois and Michigan. It notes strikes in Monaca, rail wreck near Lewisville, navy yard warnings, Morgan’s Equitable stake, and various political and legal developments including Nicaragua, Champlain memorials, and a broad mix of economic, literary, and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
New York
Taft
American Red Cross
Washington
Italy
Key West
Lake Michigan
Monaca
Crowley
Lewisville
Ind
Meyer
Navy Yards
Zyne
Pacific
Zelaya
Nicaragua
United States
State Department
Grace and Cannon
Americana
Equitable Life Assurance Society
J. Pierpont Morgan
House of Lords
Roosevelt
Jeanette Stewart Ford
Edgards. Cooke
Chicago
Henry Hunt
Cincinnati
Warriner
Dickinson
Robert R. Doherty
Epworth League
Jersey City
Rock Island
Frisco
Marlon
Mary J. Wilhelm
Newark
N. J
Nicholas
Sica
New York City
Brooklyn
Ireland
Edward Murray
Teachers’ College of
Columbia University
Helen Hartley Jenkins
Lewis Merickel
Joseph Myers
Merickel
John Masterson Burke
America
Omaha
Neb
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Thomas &. Ryan
James H. Hyde
Prairie
Philadelphia
Albany
Yorktown
Central American
Albert I. Patrick
Rice
New York State
Vermont
Champlain
Kansas City
Weather Bureau
United States Assay
Seattle
Lake Superior
Pacific Coast
National Monetary Commission
National Association of Live
Ita
Congress
Estrada
Bntrada
Minnie Sprong
Fresno
Cat
Ruth
Frank D. Holland
Holland
Judge Church
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
Milwaukee
Sixty-First Congress Opens in Washington Session
Washington December 6 The Sixty first congress opened its first regular session with Vice President Sherman presiding in the Senate and Speaker Cannon in the House. Committees were already formed during the late extraordinary session, and both chambers prepared to push legislation on tariff revision pensions for Civil War veterans and other policy measures as the opening day progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sixty- First
Congress of the
United States
Sherman
Senate
Joseph G. Canhon
House
Congress
Taft
Cannon
Army
Navy
Henry N. Couden
House of Representatives
Serena B. Payne
Champ Clark
Uaual
Gannon
Edward Everett Hale
Stummer
Representatives
Deep-Seated Cough Cured In Five Hours Formula
An old New England newspaper ad touts a home remedy for deep seated coughs claiming cure in five hours using wild cherry bark cordial and syrup. includes dosing instructions and promises rapid relief for families. The piece shifts to a light comic vignette about Wilford and a father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boston Post
Advertisements and sayings from a late 19th century page
A collage of patent medicines and quack cures promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children and Allen’s products for coughs and teething. Also features Milton quotes, a lawyer’s remark from Louisville, and vendors urging hides and furs. The piece reflects era ads and ethical claims with testimonials and price notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Afl
Rample Tree
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Tests of Diamonds from a 19th century guide
The article explains simple diamond tests for buyers relying on seller honesty. It notes needle hole viewing through cardboard to compare refraction, claiming imitation stones show double refraction while genuine diamonds show a single refraction. It adds acid tests, stating hydrofluoric acid corrodes glass but not a real diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huarper’s Weekly
Also Mentioned on This Page
General News
Sixty-First Congress
Edward 6. Clark
Joseph G. Cannons
Wilford
Columbia
Louisville Courier-Journal
Pettit
Howard Bros
Buffalo
Milton
Hide & Fur Co
Minneapolis
Allen
Dr. Pierce
Husy
Mia
Winslow
Dodd
Grandville Ave
Western
Canada
J.J. Hill
Bellroad
Ine Ond
Ung Jans Reat
Sears
Hoaintohewan
Wankaba
Nedian
Mt Arent
Ung
Cilford BN
CleandParks
Carterliver Pills
Alt
Carters
BROWN
John 1
Brown & Son
Boston
Marr
Kennewick Highlands
Bate
Northern Pacific Irrigation Co
Joseph E. Thomas & Co, Inc
Rae Pee Meek Peee
Feete
Walter H
Tea Ee
Par
Coton Seat
Ing
Dru
Goldborg & Kram
First St
Minn
Fond du Lac
Congressingr
Mepo
Mepo CO
Kempen Bt
Henaklyn
X. Te
Greerosuse Thompson's Eye
Defiance
Vison
N. Uy
Resinol Chemical Company
Baltimore
J. H. Kidall
Ohio
Tae Azo On
Baby
Tsar Vs
Mont
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