Edison Builds $10 Per Month Concrete House Claim
The article reports Thomas Edison completing a poured concrete house project aimed at cutting labor costs. He developed reusable molds and a grinding process to produce a pourable cement mix, claiming a seven or ten room house could cost about $1,200. Edison says the invention would be free to all once successful.
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Woman Trips Cause Of Fatal Revolver Accident
Denver May 21 Chas Cooper a 73 year old wealthy businessman died from a bullet wound inflicted when his wife 74 accidentally triggered a revolver while she asked him to explain its use as he prepared for a journey. He later died at the hospital after hours of surgery.
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Champ Clark Keynote Attacks Tariff Plan in Campaign Speech
In Woobington on May 21 Champ Clark of Missouri leader in the house minority delivered a Democratic keynote attacking a proposed 50 000 per year tariff commission. He framed the measure as a postpone verdict move to delay voter choice and criticized it as an assault on constitutional rights and proper legislative process.
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Fragmentary Remarks on Presidents and Power
A partial snippet critiques presidential courage and the growth of executive power. It notes the creation of offices increases executive strength while raising concerns about attention to everyday bread and butter issues. The text references Bob Acres as a parallel figure.
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No Official Opposition To Jeffries Johnson Fight
San Francisco district attorney Fickert ruled there are no legal grounds to block the Jeffries versus Johnson prize bout if the participants comply with the law and city ordinances. He warned that violations during the event would be punished and noted that jury questions remain on whether it is sparring or prize fighting.
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Comet Balloon Picked Up Near Rock Island
A gas bag balloon launched at Pitietigit Mass yesterday was recovered three miles east of Rock Island by Captain KB M Ball. It carries an automatic recorder and will be sent to the Hills observatory tomorrow for study of Halley’s comet influence on fair weather.
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ILLINOIS MINERS STRIKE WITHOUT CLEAR PLAN
Peoria May 81 The United Mine Workers of Illinois adjourned their convention with no definite plan for future action. President Walker spoke in general terms to the 75 090 members present noting uncertainties ahead for the labor ranks.
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Tent Blaze at Schenectady Grips 15 000 Spectators
Report covers two tent incidents. In Schenectady New York Garpin and Bailey’s tent burned after a cigar spark. Fifteen thousand spectators fled the burning structure with no injuries reported. damage estimated at ten thousand dollars.
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Oklahoma Hit By Severe Storms And Flood Threats
Severe electrical disturbances and damaging hail swept southern and southeastern Oklahoma. High waters threaten the Arkansas Wichita Canadian Blue and Little rivers. Hugo Durant Colbert and nearby towns along the Red River suffered the worst impacts. Tenanted by tornadoes, McCarty area farms were wrecked with several injuries reported.
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Colorado Cold Snap Threatens Crops Across Front Range
A sharp drop in temperatures hits northern Colorado and western slope counties, sparking frost warnings for crops. Montrose sees a temperature fall endangering young fruit while Paonia and Palisade report similar threats as growers brace for possible damage. BOARDER ARRESTED ON
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Landlord Arrested in Poison Murder Case
Bonne Terre Missouri May 24 E Beckman arrested tonight on orders for the prosecuting attorney after a foremen s jury returned a verdict that death probably was caused by poisons administered by unknown parties Evidence indicates the poison was placed in coffee served by Beckman at his boarding home Four boarders including Reeder and three members of the Beckman family were taken ill A coffee pot and coffee cup were found Beckman reportedly did not drink coffee
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Brother Jack Finds Jeff’s Porm Astonishing in Exertion
In Ben Lomond California on May 21 Brother Jack Jeffries expressed surprise at Jim boxing speed and power. He noted Jim Burns and another partner gave strong scrimmage work and predicted a future bout with Jim Corbett.
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Comet Parting Prompts Health Update in New York
May 21 report from New York notes a marked decrease in the number of colds and cases of grip amid a comets-related health scare. The city authorities say the epidemic is easing as surveillance continues.
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Fragmented OCR Teases a Daily Paper’s Open Misprints
A garbled OCR passage hints at a daily paper and weekly issues with mixed up numbers and items. It mentions a state leader and a weekly pricing note, though many phrases are unclear or corrupted.
Comet fears spark health notices and public protest
Early morning doctors monitor Halley’s comet as city health officials confirm official alerts but face a protest from a citizen urging newspapers to curb alarming comet stories that may threaten sensitive readers. Fancy strawberries sold at Kelicy’s draw local shoppers.
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November election to be bear on presidency
A former Missouri governor’s mention as a presidential possibility sparked debate. The candidate said a year must pass before discussing presidential prospects, noting Mayor Gaynor’s solid record yet deferring any final judgment.
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