Engagement Now Out. Now They Sleep Indoors.
In a humorous item from the Cleveland Leader, George S. Heattle a jeweler and L. E. Ralston News auditor narrowly escaped injury when a runaway team crashed through their Beattie farm lane near Chagrin Falls. Ralston now sleeps in his town house and Beattle remains sheltered indoors.
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George S. Heattle
L. E. Ralston
Cleveland
Beattie Farm
Chagrin Falls
County Fair City
Beattie Estate
Ralston
Beattle
World on Wheels Quote Sparks Mortgage Talk
In a light exchange from The World on Wheels column, Ethel greets a familiar tale as Marjorie reveals she never heard it before while discussing a mortgage on her home and plans to buy a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
Marjorie
World On Wheels
Houston
Privileges Restored to West Point Cadets After Silence
An inquiry into why 400 cadets silenced Capt. Rufus B. Longan at the Grant mess hall concluded. Major General Thomas H. Barry restored privileges and ordered the corps to resume routine, with future punishments to be announced after the board of inquiry findings.
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West Point
N. Y
Rufus BE. Longan
Grant
United States Miliary Academy
Corps of Cadets
Thomas H. Barry
de Armand
Symnasium
Thomas Barry
Academy
Board of Inquiry
Barry
General Barry
Reward Up To 100000 For Times Building Bombers
Police, detectives, and private citizens across the Pacific Coast chase three suspects in the Los Angeles Times explosion that killed many and targeted the homes of owner General Harrison Gray Otis and Fr. Zeehandelaar. A total reward of 100000 is offered, with 10000 on each of the three suspects, amid the largest manhunt in the city’s criminal history.
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Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles Times
Harrison Gray Otis
The
Times
Fr. Zeehandelaar
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Massive North River Fire Ravages Manhattan Front
New York reports the largest blaze Croker has seen since taking command, with damages pegged at 1.5 million dollars. The fire spread along the North River waterfront between Twenty third and Twenty ninth streets, prompting multiple alarms and full mobilization of fire apparatus and fireboats. Within two hours, officials said the blaze was brought under control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Croker Tald
Fire Department
North River
Croker
France Gains Air Supremacy Over Germany In War
Florence O Neill, former Pittsburg Dispatch manager now in Paris, writes that France rapidly gains upper hand in aerial warfare and that Germany is no longer invincible. He argues French aeroplanes threaten German dominance and asserts France leads in aviation for war.
Theatre Proprietor Fatally Shoots Producer in Vincennes
Menlo E. Moore proprietor of the Red M theatre shot and killed C Edward Gibson a wealthy local producer. The incident followed alleged attentions Gibson paid to Moore’s wife Mrs Moore in Vincennes Indiana. Gibson died before doctors arrived.
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Vincennes
Ind
Menlo E. Moore
Red Mf Theatre
C. Edward Gibson
Gibson
Ex Senator Blodgett Dead in New Jersey at 76
Rufus Tilodgett, former U S senator, died in Long Branch New Jersey in his seventy sixth year after a period of declining health. He was born October 4 1834 in Dorchester Illinois. Bryan to Speak Against Cannon announced from Danville Illinois.
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Blodgett
Long Branch
N. J
United States
Rufus Tilodgett
Tie
Dorchester
N. IL
Bryan
Cannon
Danville
William J Bryan
Blum
Broward Pew
Jacksonville
Gardner Renominated in Sixth District Primary
Salem Massachusetts reports Congressman Augustus P Gardner was renominated by Republicans in the Sixth district amid party backing of the Lady's son-in-law. No apportionment details provided.
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Salem
Mass
Augustus P. Gardner
Lady
Treasury Looting Drove Him to Death in Nassau County
William W. Rapelyea, prominent Nas wan County treasurer office bookkeeper and ally of J Frank Bauckney, confessed to stealing over 15 000 from the treasurer's office with slips suggesting losses exceeding 40 000 in five years. He said the scheme used back tax bill stubs to conceal discrepancies and cited guilt over harming County Treasurer Charles F Lewis. Bauckney shot himself after a note to his wife revealing the burden of the fraud and naming assets tied to various people and properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapolyea
Rapelyea
Charles F. Lewis
Bauckney
Great South Bay
Coles
New York Tenderloin Crackdown Citations Grand Jury
In New York a broad push against gambling tightens the net on tenderloin clubhouses. One hundred sixty men found in a tenderloin clubhouse were subpoenaed to testify before the grand jury about the character of the establishment as part of a wider crackdown on vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Titherto
George W Patten Dies of Tuberculosis in Evanston Heir
Chicago grain operator George W Patten died Friday of tuberculosis at his brother James A Patten's home. In Evanston he left an estimated fortune of 5 million dollars, much of which will go to public charities including a large fund to advance the anti tuberculosis campaign.
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Chicago
George W. Patten
James A. Patten
Evanston
Mail Order Man Pinched On Postal Fraud Charge
Alfred H. Monroe president of the Globe association a Chicago mail order house facing $300 000 postal fraud charges. Federal authorities arrested him alleging a fraudulent mail order scheme with thousands of dollars alleged profits and sales agents in many states.
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Chicago
Alfred H. Monroe
The
Globe Association
South State Street
Mayor Gaynor Returns to Power Amid Ovation
New York Mayor William J. Gaynor received an ovation from thousands as he resumed duties at City Hall. He was back after a failed assassination attempt by James J. Gallagher during his vacation abroad aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. The mayor appeared in good health with a bronzed, ruddy face and a firm, elastic step despite a slight speech chubbiness from recent illness.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
Gry Wall
James J. Galllagher
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Train decapitates woman in Middletown on Erie Branch
Mrs Amelia A Spiers of Montclair New Jersey mother of A R Spiers of New York and patient at Inter Pines sanitarium Goshen was killed by a Montgomery branch Erie train. Admitted February last for paresis and arterial hardening she reportedly waved signals to the train and lay on the rails as the engine approached, her head severed.
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Middletown
N. Y
Amelia A Spiers
Montclair
A. R. Spiers
Broadway
New York
Inter Pines
Goshen
Spiers
Freeman
Montgomery
Erie
Submarines Stay Six Hours Under San Diego Bay Tests
Submarines of the Grammus and Pike were submerged for six hours resting on the bay bottom near Coronado Island in San Diego. Torpedoes were fired at targets during the deep water test and crews reported no discomfort. Additional tests include firing torpedoes at a net stretched underwater.
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San Diego
Cal
United States Navy
Grammus
Pike
Coronado Island
Amt
Seven children tour seashore under two women guardians
A group of seven children around ten years old, four girls and three boys, were taken to a nearby seashore resort for a day by two women and funded by two boys from their neighborhood. The boys arranged the outing without formal approval, while the guardians noted the boys’ reputation but praised the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Unmarried Spinsters Share Themselves In City Meeting
The Atchison Globe reports a gathering of the Ancient Order of Spinning Society called a meeting. Members discussed independence and loneliness of wives and mothers, with a plan to visit “lonesome” women while recalling past joys and duties.
Slugger-Aw Bee Notch Seated in Burgh KeLavas
Fragmentary odds and phrases suggest a local sports note or social item mentioning Roth round, burgh, and seated status with unclear context. The readable text hints at a brief update, likely a community bulletin or sports blurb without complete details.
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Roth
KeLavas
Governor Carroll Acquitted in Des Moines Trial
The jury returned a verdict of acquittal in Judge Howe's court on Governor Carroll. The state failed to prove the charges, and the defense prevailed after extensive proceedings.
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Des Moines
Towa
Carroll
John Cownie
Howe
National Convention Urges States to Appoint Highway Commissions
Resolutions adopted at the third national good roads convention in St Louis name a national committee for 1911 led by George C Diehl of Buffalo New York. The resolutions urge each state to appoint a highway commission as the most effective means to build good roads.
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St. Louis
George C. Diehl
Buffalo
Cornell university freshmen rise with record enrollment
Ythaca New York Corell university reports 180 more students than last year. President Schurman in his annual address urged freshmen to speak without introduction and commended fraternities to the freshmen.
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Ythaca
N. Y
Corell University
Schurman
Cadets' Offenses Cancel West Point Vermont Game
The West Point versus Vermont football game was canceled as the entire cadet corps remained confined to barracks after an affront to Captain Longan on duty. Officials cited discipline as the reason for the shut down and postponement.
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West Point
Xny
University of Vermont
Longan
Nods
Philadelphia shipyard sale eyed by Schwab interests
Charles M Schwab is reported to be interested in acquiring stock of the Witham Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building company via a New York firm. The move signals potential consolidation in Philadelphia shipyard ownership.
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Philadelphia
Charles M Schwab
Witham Cramps& Sons’ Ship and Engine Building Company
New York
Tree
Watt Son at Harvard Law School Joins as Hedged Member
Robert A Taft son of President Taft is now a full Hedged member of Harvard Law School. Lee McClung treasurer of the United States calls for Clean Money and improved sanitation funds in his annual report. He urges government to increase facilities for exchanging worn and dirty DML for new ones.
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Cambridge Mass
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Harvard Law School
Cally
Washington
Lee McClung
United States
Advertisement Placed in New York Paper Leads to Firm's Loss
A New York newspaper advert in Stemford Connecticut matters involved Francis BE Beldenth pesseesigi regarding a $15,000 site stake. The notice suggests a financial arrangement tied to a corporation in trouble.
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Stemford
Conn
New York
Francis BE
Beldenth Pesseesigi
Immigration Barrier Cites Hookworm Fears
In San Francisco officials note that Hindus entering the United States from Honghoris are afflicted with hookworm and argue exclusion on public health grounds. The claim frames disease as a basis to restrict immigration.
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San Francisco
Honghoris
Unclear fragment hints at an embryo topic in Vienna report
Fragmentary text mentions Vienna and Trieste with obscure names and phrases. no coherent event or identifiable entities to describe a concrete news item. Unable to determine a definitive subject, participants, or outcome from the readable portion.
Letter praises Postum as coffee substitute by doctor
A physician endorses Postum, claiming eight years of use replaced coffee, improving digestion, weight, sleep, and calmness. She notes coffee caused nervousness and headaches, and she shares how she prepares Postum before serving.
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Postum
Kentucky
Times Bombing: Destruction of Los Angeles Times Plant
Destruction of the Times-Mirror plant in Los Angeles follows a bombing that killed nineteen and injured twenty five. Investigators guard Harrison Otis and Warry Chandler homes as arrests rise to three, with a $18,500 reward pool and $10,900 city offer to uncover dynamite conspirators.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles Times
Harrison Grey Otis
the Times
J. Zeehandelaar
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Otis
Harry Andress
Adler
The
Times
Times- Mirror Company
Times-Mirror Printing and Binding House
American Engraving & Sslectrotype Company
Harrison Gray Otis
Timer
Warry Chandler
Martin Kagan
Alexander
Drowning of Sailors Swamps New Hampshire Launch
Disaster aboard the New Hampshire after a sailing launch swamped. Captain T S Rodgers reports 29 enlisted men unaccounted for and feared lost, with 13 more absent without leave. the incident remains unexplained and officers deny overloading.
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New Hampshire
New York
Hfe
T. S Rodgers
United States Navy
Jlampshire
Sage Kestions
Otto
Justice Wardan Acting Chief Justice as Harlan Presides
The text notes Associate Justice John M. Harlan will preside over the Supreme Court during the term as senior associate justice acting as chief justice until a successor to the late Chief Justice Fuller is nominated and confirmed.
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Washington
John M. Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Jpeuice
Fuller
Taft
Ett
James Wah
Tornado Rips Through New England Towns
A tornado swept from Lake Winnenu sukee through Wolfboro Newburyport and into the city, bringing five minutes of driving rain. Telegraph lines were damaged as the storm lashed Newburyport with hail before rambling out.
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Losten
Lake Winnenesuikee
Wolfboro
Xni
Newburyport
Mass
Paris graves to become scenes of self destruction
Reports from Paris note a trend of grief turned to fatal acts as youths mourn poets and actors at tombs then shift to aviators. The era’s fascination with martyrdom appears in deaths tied to graves and public figures.
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Paris
France
Levolyer
Edimond Poudty
Robbers Vanish From Union Depot Benches in Kansas City
Story from the Kansas City Star describes nightly thefts at the Walting rooms in the Union depot. Travelers report missing bundles and items hidden under benches, with a red cap witnessing a suspicious man years ago and noting repeated cleanouts over time.
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Union Depot
Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Celal
Ozarks
Red Cap
Sonny
Dean's Kidney Pills Cure Backache and Urinary Troubles
Norfolk Virginia resident E C Hampshire asserts Dean's Kidney Pills cured his kidney pain and colic after morphine injections. the advertisement claims permanent kidney relief. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box from FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Hampshire
E. Brambleton St
Norfolk
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Maude’s Unhappy Marriage to a Duke Reveals Finances
A fragmented item notes Maude marries a duke and cannot cover his debts. The lines suggest public fascination with a noble marriage strained by money.
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Tomes
Blauche
Baby's Skin Torture and Cure by Cuticura Remedies
A mother's account from 1909 Atchison Kansas details a seven week old with severe eczema lasting over a year. After trying six doctors the child’s skin improved only after using Cuticura remedies, with a note of relief and hope for others.
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Eczema Amtt
Atchison
Cutteura
Job Leason
Atchison St
Atchison, Kan
Generosity and Greed Echoed in Tit-Bits Cartoon
In this humorous Tit-Bits item the lines mock a recipient's stinginess and generosity. A playful exchange contrasts the bold claim you ain't half begged with the retort you come and have the other half, highlighting social foibles with wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baecker
First Thrift Memory From Cleveland Leader
A reminiscence recalls Frank Harris meeting John H. Farley on a long day on the street. Farley offers to be a banker for the Fourth of July funds and helps Harris save earnings for firecrackers lemonade and peanuts. The piece credits Farley as a true friend to many Cleveland children.
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John H. Farley
Frank Harris
Cleveland
Late Ride To Church Becomes Moral Morning Parable
A churchgoing couple rushes to service, noting the audience awaits. The old pastor calm expects no panic, recalling a condemned man’s remark that the people can wait and nothing happens until he arrives. The anecdote echoes patience amid delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
Little girl resists bedtime in stalling tale
A five year old girl named Helen delays going to bed at 8:30 after a night party. An aunt offers help and Helen replies she will reach bed too soon if helped, preferring to move very slowly toward the stairs.
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Helen
Immigrant Literacy Rates at Port Examined
A New York Port report shows 52 727 immigrants arrived on July 12. About 25 percent or 13 181 are literate. Only 1 127 applicants were barred at this port as non qualifying for entry.
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Fuig Island
Monthe
New
Latest Mine Horror
Dramatic stage lines describe operators in coal fields forming a coalition and a looming crisis for consumers. A theatrical exchange references a professor and doctor debating actions as a curtain falls with a whispered confidences about tea and Josephine.
A Contradiction Quip About Water and Illness
A snippet quotes a remark about well water causing sickness in certain places. The dialogue includes a weary man with a cold and a quip about being an old cold man, attributed to Lippincott.
Not Out Out for Soldier in Magran Place
The Widow Healy resists Terence Corcoran's persistent courtship in Magran place. He teases a plan to join a military pageant saying he could enlist, recalling his school regiment days. The widow mocks him and urges him to speak his mind instead of vague flirtation.
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Roslyn
Cornell Farm
Port Washington
Stockwell Purser Realty Company
Fred Snelle
Valley Stream
Franklin Street
Lewin
Pilward
Lethia
Atlas
Tyler
Bell
Healy
Terence Corcoran
Magran Place
Terence
Fojer
Flirting With Fashion and Millinery Trade Tone
A 1910s style note discusses how fashion drive affects millinery demand, with quotes on consumer flirtation with fashion and confidence impacting purchases. It notes prosperity or adversity do not affect millinery, only fashion. The piece ends with a quip about a young man admiring a girl's hair and locket.
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Millinery Trade Review
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Land of Flowers
TUF
Florida Record
Fla
Atlents, Ta
Love
George
Maude
Puck
Ernest
Harry
Elijah
Destroyers of Times
Cvower OF
Tite Air
London
Sir William Ramsay
William
Lodge
Indianapolis News
HELY
GW. Batten
Mayor Gaynor
Trenith
Train
R. Spiers
Jeanette
Willie
Mrusso
Aumienense
A. Paris
Mars
SPINS
Themeslves
Thera
Order of
Sping
Atchigon Globe
Cornell Herd
Cramps’ Shipyard
Rabeys
Covington
Thomas
Watt Son
Harvard
Vienna
Trieste
Ter
Teva
Mevieun Screntin
Hiws
LOS Angeles ‘Times
General 614
Jack Tars
Ludson
Justice Wardan
Prestie
Supreme Court
New England
Boston
Manchester
Federation
New Mexico
Census Bureau
Pratley
Fou Wayne
Moi
Kingsland
Margaret ‘Triboler
Slattton
Anos Blenbverger
Herne, Ph
Phair Ag Daith
Vern
Vera
United Kingdom
Pustofica
Murine Eye Remedy Co
Jim Bludao
Mra Winston
Syria
Putnam
Kent Fromn
Rannly
Exarmisa Paiil
Spohn Medical CO
Inday
Standard Oil CO
Ian Maple
Seattle
Soetr Crevevut Sty. Co
Monroe Drug CO
Quincy
Hiinaisy
Johnnie
Jurgnent
Josephine
Katherine
Harper's Bazar
Trouston Post
Lydia E.pinkham
Galena
Kans
Kansas
Lydia E Kham
BR. B. Huey
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Dirs
Pinkham
Lynn
Stig
Gage Sid
Ca. Ply Limited
Gugley & Mullen
E. M. Dicksng
Resiner St
W. Indianapolis
Griperbury
Ington
Ww. N. Y. New York
Maine
Directory of Guides
North Station
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