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Newspaper

Des Moines Daily Leader

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1902

Page

17

Greatest of Fire Chief Hale's Career in Kansas City

The long service of George C Hale shaped Kansas City's fire department into a disciplined, appliance rich force. A machinist by trade born in 1843 in Colton New York he rose from torch boy to chief guiding innovations such as quick hitching harness water towers and automatic alarm systems. He emphasized swift action and strict discipline, risking his own safety to protect his men during blazes and earning lifelong respect from firefighters and city leaders.

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Commercials of Highland Park Baseball Team Shine

The Highland Park Commercials shine this season with standout players led by J J Walsh at first base and W G Condron in right field. The roster features Burns brothers Burns Paul Burns George Burns Jon Burns and others from Holly Springs to Red Lake, noting strong infield and outfield play, solid pitching from Teo Walsh and Nortz, and a well regarded lineup built from top students. The team’s extensive road trips and exemplary conduct drew praise as baseball men and gentlemen, setting a high standard for future squads.

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Fire Chief Rescued Amid Inferno in Kansas City

In a dramatic blaze at a packing plant, Chief Hale braved collapsing walls to rescue firefighters trapped by debris. A wall crash and smoke obscured the alley as his squad dragged him from the rubble, praising his fearless leadership and selfless risk for lives. He had slept away from home for months, staying near headquarters, and his departure leaves a notable void among the fire department.

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Patent support for truss treatment marketed by office visit

A promotional notice describes advanced patent support for a truss system. It claims patients should visit the office to have the support fitted, enabling immediate external treatment night and morning while continuing work. It invites readers to request a circular for more information from PROF L WHTER at 608 607 Town Topr oad Trust Building.

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Pennsylvania Farmers Hoard Crops, Starve Farmhouse Grains

Israt Awelgart, an elderly Reinhards West township resident, dies as a Pennsylvanian trio of Swieguil siblings are revealed to have hoarded crops for decades. They stored grain in their house, allowing rot and pest infestation, living nearly without outside help as funds and provisions dwindled.

Golden Specific Promises Secret Cure for Drunkards

An advertisement touts Golden Specific as a safe secret remedy to cure drunkenness. It claims it can be added covertly to food or coffee without the drinker noticing, citing a wife and daughter administering it. The piece offers free samples from De J W Hitines in Cincinnati and urges women to share the remedy to help husbands and families.

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