How to Roll an Umbrella and Other Oddities
A miscellany of short anecdotes and tips from early 20th century newspapers. Includes a Chicago Record-Herald piece on rolling umbrellas, a Brooklyn reader about trolley crash fear, and brief jokes about taxation in the Isle of Man, school memories, and Putnam Fade-less Dyes production highlights.
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Greece
Chicago Record-Herald
New York Herald
Brooklyn
Putnam
Putnam Fodeess Dye Co
Ameren
Albonly
Tdc
Inatampe
Sohn A. Salzer Seed CO
la Crosse
Wis
Deadly Day-ton mine blast leaves many dead and injured
Chattanooga Tenns reports a Nelson mine explosion at Dayton Coal and Iron Co. killed twenty-two and injured eight, with miners quitting at 4:30 pm and two firemen blamed. Gas and coal dust sparked a blast that wrecked the mine entrance shed and tore bodies.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Nelson
Dayton Coal and Iron Company
Dayton
Tuhe
James Franklin
Ton Shaver
James Norris
P. G. Travis
George Griffiss
Ben Grithes
Reese Dean
Norris Pierso i
Morgan Smith
John Robertson
Lark Uater
John Harney
Hin
Bryant Smlth
Mack Foust
Alex. Toffer
Elx
Lark Hunter
Thie'falno
Pnat
Storm Tears Through Wellsburg Church Killing and Injuring Several
A severe storm devastates Franklin Methodist Episcopal Church near Wellsburg West Virginia injuring the elderly pastor and leaving two congregation members dead with multiple others hurt. In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania many churches and homes suffer damage as storms lash the region including Saint Peters Bellfield St. John Evanoppel St Wenceslaus and St Boniface among others. An earlier report notes lightning set Saint Boniface Church ablaze, a major loss estimated around 200000.
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Wellsburg
W. Va
Franklin Methodist Episcopal Church
Allshouse
Llerman
Thubers
Estelin Brady
hal ler_wetk
Robert Gist
Pittaburg
Pittsburg
Allegheny
St. Peter's
Cuban reciprocity bill vote in Ways and Means Committee heats up party lines
Washington reports the Ways and Means Committee voted 12 to 4 on Cuban reciprocity with Republicans Tawney and Metcalf in the minority. Amendments from Richardon and McClellan were defeated. Chairman Payne reported the bill favorably, arguing it would boost exports to Cuba without harming US sugar producers. McClellan and Newlands expected to file minority reports.
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Washington
D. C
Tawney
Minnesota
Metcalf
California
Yews—Payne
Yalzell
Grosvenor
Russell
Steely
McCall
Long
Babcock
Richardson
Swanson
McClellan
Repub- Hcans
Robertson
Newland
Cooper
Lopkins
Richardon
Payne
United States
Cuba
Pessent McKinley
Roosevelt
Newlands
Wind Storm Wrecks Knoxville Church During Easter Service
A severe wind storm struck Knoxville and surrounding areas, ripping roofs from churches and flattening structures. The Knoxville Presbyterian Church collapsed its roof and pews, injuring many worshipers, with two children fatally injured. Telegraph and telephone lines failed as trees toppled and property damage spread across five states.
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Pittsburg
Leas
Ohio Valley
Roy
J. W. English
Nobinvon Run
United Presbyterian Church
McDonald
Robert Patterson
Leon Averill
Noblestown Presbyterian Church
Monongehela
Turtle Creek
Easter service ends as church collapses in Greenville
In Jamestown United Presbyterian Church Easter services ended abruptly when a funnel cloud approached from the northwest. The Rev. J. M. Jamison was killed when part of the south end collapsed burying him under bricks and timber. Congregation members rushed to assist as debris was cleared.
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Greenville
United Presbyterian Church
Jamestown
J. M. Jamison
American HCG Reform in Pig Breeding Effort
Washington reports a Department of Agriculture program to breed clean pigs through sanitation themed generations. Proponents say heredity is not the issue, environment is, proposing modern stalls, cooling showers, clean feed to eradicate dirty habits and produce pigs with pink skin and good dispositions.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Ancius
Animal Kingdom
Miles rebuffed as Roosevelt sides with War Secretary
Roosevelt sends to the House the correspondence on General Miles’s plan to end hostilities in the Philippines. The President approves the War Secretary’s actions and the secretary’s memorandum, adding briefs on additional memoranda. Reads same in House, ordered referred to Insular Affairs committee.
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Washington, D.C
Miles
Roosevelt
Burleson
House
Philippines
Hoot
Miles Rince
Ogether
Committee O' Insular Affairs
Bullfight Tragedy Sparks Race Tensions in Juarez Arena
In Juarez Mexico a bullriding event turned violent as matador Sarrigo was gored by a bull, tearing clothing and injuring his right leg and hip. American spectators jeered the bull, sparking racial tension as cries of anger and threats echoed through the arena.
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EL Paso
Texas
Juarez
Mexico
Sarrigo
Ark So
Bribery charges spark House investigation
Washington reports the House voted to probe Captain Walter Christmas's claim that corrupt contracts worth 500000 dollars were paid to Congressmen and others during efforts to promote the sale of the Danish West Indies. A committee led by Richardson allies was named amid political maneuvering and skepticism about the allegations.
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Walter Christmas
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Ifitt
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Wehardson
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Congress
United States
Nevysiapers
Tidal wave hits Salvador coast and sinks village
Consul-General Jenkins reports a ten foot tidal wave along the Salvador coast followed by two smaller waves. La Barra de Santiago, a village twelve to fifteen miles from Atlajutla, was crushed with 200 inhabitants, many drowned.
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Washington, D. C
Jenkins
State Department
San Salvador
Salvador
la Barra Cs Santiago
Atlajutla
Russian Traitor's Life to Safa
Colonel Grimm, the Russian officer charged with revealing military secrets to Germany, will be moved to St. Petersburg for close confinement. He cannot be executed as betrayal of military secrets is not capital offense unless done to a nation at war with Russia. Plague's Gweep in Curlin reports the Punjaub death toll averaging 70,000 monthly.
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Prominent Cleveland Man Killed In Back Yard Murder
George Ho Atton coal and real estate dealer was shot to death in his yard. His coachman John Wogesfold surrendered and confessed. The quarrel over Hagesfeld’s work sparked four shots. Allen died soon after. His wife witnessed the shooting.
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Ohio
George Ho Atton
John Wogesfold
Central Police
Hagesfeld
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Flood Devastates Southern States. Death Toll Rising
Story reports extensive flooding across Tennessee and Kentucky areas from Mount Pleasant to Murfreesboro, with dozens of homes washed away and several mills damaged. Seven people drowned near Florence Alabama. fatalities include a family in Ohio and a drowning accident in McMinnville.
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Threa
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Modest offer stalls sale of 1804 silver dollars
A Lima Ohio man using the name H BR Smith was arrested for attempting to sell two 1804 silver dollars valued at $2000 each. The case notes the coins were counterfeit and the suspect planned retirement from the army at age 64, while one robbery case in Alaska sentenced Willum Brophy to life in prison.
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Leon Borkoski
Newark
N. J
Inborla State Prison
H. BR. Smith
Lima
Ohio
Smith
Andy
Willum Brophy
Dominion
Dawson
Alaska
Territorial
Choctaw Chief Seeks Aid for Destitute Nation
Governor G. W. Dukes, Choctaw Nation principal chief in Indian Territory, appeals to Interior Secretary Ryan for aid for 70,000 destitute Choctaw citizens. Fire devastates Fukui, Japan, destroying 4000 houses and leaving about 30,000 residents homeless. Mindanao unrest eases as local ruler offers surrender with 75 rifles.
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Indian Territory
Thomas Ryan
Kure
Japan
Fukui
Hatfield Feud Renewed In Kentucky Shootout Kills Four
A Kentucky feud flare up ends in a deadly house raid near Blackberry Creek. Detectives pursued Ephrata That Held, wanted in South Carolina, locating Slathelp in Pike County. Harry Watts and Rutherford were killed as Hatfields exchanged fire with rivals. relatives of Cap Hatfield linked to the feuding families.
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John Rutherford
Ephrata
Held
South Carolina
Slathelp
Pike County
Kentucky
Harry Watts
Thesepira
Thompson Tatfeld
Blackberry
Watts
Ephr
Rutherford
Cap” Uatheld
Rutherfords
Cotton Strike Averts Raise Across New England Mills
A ten percent wage advance for 27,000 Bald River cotton workers spreads to Southern New England, with about 60,000 workers expected to benefit as mills from Fall River to New Bedford reportedly follow suit. Independent reports hint at broader millowner agreement across Rhode Island and other cotton centers.
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New England
Ew England
Rhode
Lowell
Lawrence
Manchester
Lewiston
Nashine
Fall River
New Bedford
Special Cuban Message Aims to Appoint Cuban Ministers
President Roosevelt sent a special message to Congress urging legislation to appoint a Minister to Cuba with a 10000 salary, a first and second Secretary of Legation, and consuls to Panavana Clenfuggos and Santiago with specific salaries. He recommends abandoning six older consulates in Cuba from Spanish times to focus on growing commerce and ties as Cuba gains independence.
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Legation
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Clenfuggos
Santiago
Guba
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Iss ‘Ly
Peacock Family Returns Home After New York Visit
The Peacock family led by Dan Alexander J. Teacock returned from New York City by private car, with a squad of detectives screening passengers at East Liberty Station. Seven carriages awaited them as the train stopped, and the family was driven to their home under security.
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Peacock
Market Prices From The Milk Exchange And Farm Goods
The Milk Exchange quotes standard quality milk and imitation creamery products with varied prices. Cabbage, potatoes, fruits, and live poultry show regional rates along with beef, pork, and lamb items. grain and produce futures listed alongside animal hides and wool.
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Maine
N.Y
N.J
Orange Co
Connecticut
Redhead
Matternepee Teal
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Convicted Councilman Moysenburg Sentenced in Bribery Case
In St Louis Mo councilman Emil Moysenburg found guilty in a bribery scheme involving legislative agent Philip Stek. He received funds to aid passage of a council bill. The four year sentence was imposed with intent to appeal by his defense.
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Casper
Wyo
Charles Brapels Woodward
Sherriair
Woodward
Supreme Court
Lanelee
St. Louis
Emil Moysenburg
Philip Stek
Corn Prices Fall as Pasture Outlook Encourages Liquidation
The Corn market shows a two cent drop in prices as favorable spring pasturage prospects prompt liquidation. Interior receipts rise slightly with demand improving, but limited movement yields minimal price support. Exports stay insignificant. Business failures for a week Total US 200 Canada 31 per BR G Dun Co.
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BR. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Government to act on German trade law impact
Secretary Wilson said 2 owns hot versain remains unclear how far the Government will act in meetings as the new German government takes effect October 1. He warned the German law will curb pork trade west of our borders and urged acceptance of borax safety conclusions by chemists to shield the United States from entering articles treated with borax.
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Wilson
Trade Review Notes Improvement in Labor Settlements
RG Dun & Co weekly review reports signs of improvement with labor controversies less titillating as settlements occur and delays ease. Manufacturing leads remain strong, retail dealings remain large, while theft is unusually high.
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Rg, Dun & Co
Mud and rivers shape the land and fate of families
The piece notes how mud from streams fills river mouths and reshapes lowlands. It cites Professor Schmucker on sediment’s impact and surveys Quebec grants of 160 acres to large families, recording 10,080 acres granted to sixty-three families in 190%.
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8. C. Schmucker
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Quebec
Cascanzis Candy Cathartio Promoted for Natural Bowel Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascanzis Candy Cathartio as a remedy for digestive health. It promises gentle, natural bowel movements without gripe or pain and offers a 10 cent start to regain health. The product is sold in metal boxes stamped with O C 0 and warns against imitation.
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Cascanzis
Summer Meat Prices Rise In New York City Markets
Summer meat prices in New York City are expected to be higher due to scarce cattle and hogs. Wholesale costs for certain beef and pork classes rise from Hale and cent to a cent, signaling continued elevated levels through summer. Meat trade activity remains brisk along the coast with favorable prospects for the season. Wheat crop conditions are variable but generally fair, with early forecasts uncertain and dependent on forthcoming reports. Market conditions show demand outpacing production in both meat and grain sectors.
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Vricey
New York City
Usm
Two Life Saving Medals Awarded in Turbulent Rescue
The Secretary of the Treasury awarded gold medals to two crew members for heroism during a blaze at sea. One survivor, Sethils, was honored as the Mul VT Vr of the crew, while the disaster claimed most of the rest. Three children perished in the fire.
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the Treasury
Ile Washington
Diay
Savin Duedal
Vogeler's Curative Oil Promises Health Benefits
An advertisement touts Vogeler’s Curative Oil as best for blood, nerve, liver and kidney diseases and a defender against daily ailments. It claims quick relief from dyspepsia constipation headaches and nervousness and offers a free sample bottle from St. Jacobs Oil Ltd Baltimore. Drugs sold widely.
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Avery Anlleos
St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd
Baltimore
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