Devastating Caribbean Storm Strikes Porto Rico
A cable dispatch from Ponce reports a hurricane crossing Porto Rico last Tuesday at 1 AM, wrecking Ponce and many towns. Buildings toppled, bridges washed away, and communications collapsed. hundreds killed or missing, with fires, crops ruined, and widespread hunger prompting relief. General Davis urges U.S. aid and a relief board to oversee funds and supplies for destitute families.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
Aibonito
United States
el Cayey
Catano
Standard Oil Company
Bayamon
Carolina
Cagua
Humacao
Swift
Fifth United States Cavalry
Company
North
Las Piedras
Junco
Slocum
Thomas
Mayaguez
San Juan
Single
Davis
Secretary of War
Transports in reserve for swift British troop deployment
The St James Gazette reports all chartered shipping companies notified to hold transports in reserve for immediate troop dispatch. The steamer Dunera is ordered to be ready Saturday to ship a detachment of horse artillery to South Africa.
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St. James
London
British Admiralty
Dunera
South Africa
Alleged Lynch Threat Held Over Georgia Mob Case
Taylor Hamilton a white man from Jackson county Georgia is jailed in Atlanta charged with aiding in the murder of 81 Smith during the Hall county jail assault. Detective Dave Looney of Atlanta says he has traced most participants in the killing after two weeks’ investigation.
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Taylor Hamilton
Jackson County
Smith
Hall County
Atlanta
Dave Looney
Georgia
Si Smith
Negro Woman Loses Offering In House Fire
Mary Washington a negro woman from a farm near Bogue Chitteru eight miles south of Brock Haven Mississippi left her three children in a locked house while visiting. The house was set afire while she was gone and on her return the children were found burned to death in the blaze.
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Mary Washington
Negreas
Bogue Chitteru
Brock Haven
Miss
Montserrat Devastated by a Severe Hurricane
Reports from Montserrat indicate complete destruction of churches estates and villages with near 100 dead and many injured. Advices from Guadaloupe La Pointe a Pitre confirm heavy damage and dozens killed on St Croix and in Porto Rico and other Caribbean areas.
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Montserrat
Hurrcane
St. Thomas
LaPointe-a-Pitre
Guadaloupe
St. Croix
Virgin Islands
Paris
la Pointe-a-Pitre
le Mourie
St. Jean
Porto Rico
Dominica
Cape Haytien
Cuba
Troops Rout Yaquis Near Medano. One Officer Dies
State troops clash with Yaquis near Medano, inflicting several enemy fatalities while suffering no deaths of their own. Lieutenant Francisco Calles dies of sunstroke during the pursuit.
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Chicago Tribune
City of Mexico
Mexico
Medano
Francisco Calles
English Capitalists Invest in Cuban Tobacco Plantations
James Grantham of London, a representative of English capitalists, says more than 7 million dollars of English capital have been invested in Cuban tobacco plantations. English firms control the Cuban tobacco market. He reports recent English investments in Cuba and Puerto Rico totaling about 80 million dollars.
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James Grantham
London
Chicago
Pacific
Cuba
Porto Rico
Carrabelle Appeals for Aid After Devastating Cyclone
Citizens of Carrabelle Florida face loss of homes food and clothing after a cyclone. A mass meeting issued an appeal for aid and contributions should be sent to T B Anderson MD chair of the Carrabelle relief committee.
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Carrabelle
Fla
Jacksonville
T. 8
Anderson
M. D
Tourists Identify Veiled Prophet Statue in Washington
In the forenoon two middle aged women touring Sixteenth Street in an open carriage spot the new statue near Scott Circle. They compare General Scott and a tall veiled figure, concluding the pedestal hosts the Veiled Prophet statue recently installed in the capital.
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Sixteenth Street
General Beott
Scott Circle
General Scott
Washington
Washington Post
Spin on the Wheel Lifts Spirits for a Nervous Man
A nervous man says a turn at the wheel lifts his mood, while a friend credits exercise. He adds that returning home safely makes him feel good the rest of the day, per the Indianapolis Journal.
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Indianapolis Journal
Various Patent Medicines and Testimonials Parade
A collage of sensational health claims and testimonials touts Allen's Foot Ease for swollen feet and bunions, Cascarete candy for constipation, Catarrh Cure by Boyce and C. C. C. for blood symptoms, Hell's Family Pills, and Piso's Cure for lung hemorrhage with multiple endorsers.
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Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Fiell
F. J. Cusagy & Co
Props
Toledo
Ney
Mr & Trvax
Watpira
Kamas
Call
Hell's
Piso
Louiba
Bethany
A Wasted Opportunity in a Chicago Post excerpt
A woman recalls being insulted by a man who threatened to kiss her when they were alone. Her closest friend questions the incident as the man ultimately did not kiss her, the exchange reflecting tense social dynamics reported by the Chicago Post.
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Chicago Post
When the Man Refused
An Irish Member of Parliament visiting a household faced a stern talk from a anxious mother who questioned a promised marriage to Letitia. He calmly advised, Say she refused me, leaving the situation unresolved and noted as a polite, bachelor politician.
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Letitia
Facts in the case argued by an opinionated man
An opinionated man contends with a friend about understanding the facts in a case. He insists the other is obtuse and unable to grasp the point, while dismissing the notion of an argument. The exchange appears in the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
A Good-Luck Cross and Stomach Bitters Trend
A cross found in Queen Dagmar’s grave is said to ward off evil influences but the piece notes that Hosteller's Stomach Bitters best counteracts dyspepsia. It suggests a private Revenue Stamp on neck of the bottle.
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Dagmar
No-To-Back Elixir Ad Warns Against Quitting
An advertisement warns against friends' bad medical advice and promotes No-To-Back as a miracle cure from Sterling Remedy Co. It claims the tonic makes weak men strong and offers a free booklet and sample. The ad contrasts deadly cigarettes with the green apple as rivals.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Why He Was Singing in Combat Tales from El Caney
A WWI era poem-like note contrasts regular and volunteer soldiers tastes in songs. A volunteering private in El Caney sang How Firm a Foundation to steady fear, explaining the hymn is his mother's tune kept close as he advanced under fire. General Chaffee halted him to ask why.
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el Caney
Chaffee
Waverley Magazine
Storkes Nest Fire Tragedy Ends Mother’s Sacrifice
A German report recalls a Neuendorf barn fire where a pair of storks built a nest. The blaze trapped the brood and the mother stork spread her wings over the young, dying alongside them as flames consumed the nest.
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Neuendorf
Name for the country: the case for Usona and Usonian
Professor Waterhouse of Washington University urges adopting the term Usona as the proper name for this country, arguing United States is awkward and plural in form. He suggests Usona and its adjectival form Usonian would be precise, singular, and clear for foreign and domestic usage, endorsed by press adoption.
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Waterhouse
St. Louis Republic
Washington” University
Columbia
America
Canada
Mexico
Central
South America
United States of North America
United States
United
Sam
Grant
Jackson
Cascarets Advertisement Promises Clear Skin by Blood Purity
An old ad touts Cascarets as a beauty aid claiming clean blood creates clear skin. It describes effects on pimples boils and complexion and urges immediate purchase with prices of 10 cents 25o and 50 cents and a satisfaction guarantee from druggists.
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Sony
Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Praised in Letter
A reader from Jonesboro and another from Peat La describe severe female illnesses improved by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. One woman claims months of spells and mind decline ceased after five bottles, urging others to try the remedy.
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Cerres
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Mae
Gzmraupz M. Joxs
Jonesboro
Perking
Lydia Pinkham
Evriz
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War Department
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Island
Hood
Mah
Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier Journal
W. N. Holdeman
Courier Journal
Intersmith
Arthur Pater & Co
Louisville, Ky
God
Elijah
M. L. Felder
Eclectic
Ala
Savannah
J. K. Orr Shoe CO
His
Ayer
Perensa
Taam
Malsby & Company
Broad &J
Atlanta, Ga
Knight's Patent
Arequetanna Ave
Philadelphia
Sterling Remedy Company
Mestreal
Uncle Sam
Firtsburg
J.M. Kress
Ordinary Wilcox Co
Abbeville
Dr. Syms
Hatti
B. A. Syms
Williams
Usiness College
Calton Tr Ne
Aiantaria Business
Or R College
Tas
Whitehant Atabte
C. J. Moft
ST. Louis
Winchester
Winchester Goods
Winchester Repeating Arms
University OF Salve
Oye Tre Adércen
Price Ice Soc
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