Steamer Swain Burned On Illinois River Near Peota
A steamer named Swain belonging to the Peoria and LaSalle Packet Company caught fire near Peota Illinois on the Illinois River. Seventeen were injured and fifteen people, mainly women and children, were dumped into the water from the gangplank during evacuation. Captain Verne Swain and Engineer Casrider saved themselves as flames spread, while 33 000 dollars in losses were reported including 36 000 on the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Swain
Illinois River
Peota
Benk
Peoria and LaSalle Packet Company
Verne Swain
Peoria
la Salle
Boa
Swain
Martin Huston
Casrider
Cusrider
Fames
Fred Swain
Clear Water
Minn
Is the Bible Original or Borrowed, Scholar Argues
Professor Gerald B. Smith of the University of Chicago challenges the Bible’s originality. He asserts creation and the deluge stories predate the Bible and come from early Babylonian literature. He notes Christian beliefs evolved through contact with non-Christian religions and Babylon. He warns future contact with Oriental peoples could further influence Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald B. Smith
Divinity Department
University of Chicago
Israel
Babylon
Mosquito Plague Drives Texas Cattle to Gulf Waters
Telegrams from Galveston and gulf towns report a severe mosquito outbreak along the Texas coast. Cattle flee inland and crowd into the water seeking relief, starving as vast herds travel toward the gulf. Point Bolivar section hands report trains halted to avoid swarms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Galveston
Texas Gulf
Gulf Coast
Boliver
Hulk Clowing Up Sutton Bouy
War Department revoked order to exhume Mrs Suttons son just as gravedig was about to begin, following approval by the quartermaster's office. Friends of Mrs Sutton call the act extraordinary and unexplainable in the Sutton case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton Bouy
Eczema Healed After Cuticure Remedies Tale
A reader recalls severe eczema on face and neck with itching inflammation and near raw skin. After trying three doctors and various treatments, Cuticle Cutieura Bone and Ointment healed the condition within three months, per Miss Ann Pearsons of Northfield VI in 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Pearsons
Northfield
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mrs Josephine Jeffery Credits Dean’s Kidney Pills
Marion Indiana resident Mrs Josephine Jeffery describes severe kidney troubles with backache headaches and nervous exhaustion that worsened until doctors gave up hope. After using Dean’s Kidney Pills she gradually recovered and credits the treatment. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for 50 cents a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Jeffery
Washington Sts
Marion
Ind
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Man Refuses to Acknowledge Death in Jury Service
In First District Court Herman Kaufman, a German resident, faced a juror certificate claiming he is dead. He swore the oath and admitted he is alive, prompting the judge to return the paper to the Commissioner of Jurors with a note that if Kaufman lies under oath he may be indicted for perjury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Herman Kaufman
Yees
Postum Helps Telegraph Clerk Rebuild Health
A letter extols Postum as a remedy after coffee harmed a telegraph clerk who quit meat and tobacco and avoided certain foods. He claims switching to Postum improved nerves and digestion, allowing him to eat freely again and even digest a brick with Postum. The ad promotes the product and the book The Road to Wellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Latham Breaks World Air Record at Rheims in Flight
French aviator Hubert Latham shattered the world time and distance mark at Rheims with about 153 kilometers covered. Paulhan posted 83.07 miles as wind and rain forced a dramatic late return, while crowds watched from above as pilots competed in Grand Prix trials and endurance events with Delagrange briefly closing on Latham before retreating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Latham
Rheims
France
Paulhan
Latham
Tribunes
Cear
Sommar
Cockburn
Bunesa-Varilla
Delagrange
Glenn H. Curtiss
VESSELS CRASH AT MONTEVIDEO Kills Many in Ocean Collision
Between 160 and 200 people perished when the Argentine excursion steamboat Colombia and the North German Lloyd ship Schlesien collided at Montevideo harbor entrance. The Colombia, en route to a Buenos Aires excursion, sank quickly after its bow crushed in. Most passengers were asleep. rescue was hindered by high seas and heavy surf.
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Colombia
Montevideo
Bremen
Colombie
Buenos Ayres
Atsaater
Schiessen
Wreck of the Erral Ends in Cannibal Fears and Loss
A Norwegian bark Erral wrecked near Middleton Reef and towed to Victoria. Only five of twenty two aboard survived, rescued by the steamer Tafu in a dehydrated, starved state. Captain Anderson and the second mate drowned building a raft. Anderson's wife drowned her four children then herself amid suspicions of cannibalism. Navy to change battleship armament. West Point dismisses seven cadets in hazing scandal involving cadet Sutton.
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Enda
Erral
Middleton
Reef
Victoria
B.C
Australia
Tafu
Anderson
Taft
United States Military Academy
West Point
Rolando Sutton
Sutton
James N. Sutton
Annapolis
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed By Women
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound promoted in Noah Kentucky as a trusted remedy for menopause and menstrual issues. Testimonial from Mrs Lizzie Holliano claims relief from headaches nervous prostration and hemorrhages enabling daily chores. The ad highlights 80 years of use addressing inflammation ulceration displacements fibroid tumors and back pain with free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Noah, Ky
Lydia I. Pinkham
Lizzia Holliano
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Irish Pre-Columbus Celtic Invasion Claim Supported
London dispatch in Detroit Free Press highlights a new book claiming Irish pre Columbus settlement in America. Mrs Marion Mulhall, noted author, is cited as uncovering maps tying the Celts to a 1st century Christian colony and naming parts of the U S after their homeland. The work, Explorers in the New World Before and After Columbus, covers navigators, Irish commanders in Chile and Peru, and the Paraguay Jox unit mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wiral
London Dispatch
Detroit Free Press
Casmatensis
Rome
Marion Malthall
New World
Chile
Peru
Ireland
Holy Father
Mulhall
Micheal Mullhall
Fragmented 19th Century Catalog Notes and Local Snippets
Readable fragments reveal a jumble of names, places, and oddities. References include Roosevelt, Africa, a naturalist label, 1807 sales, and generic ad lines. Mentions of Rutulo New York, Helgian girl education, and various product pitches mix with stray questions about foot care and old fortresses.
Too Late to Run Victor Emmanuel Remains Calm at Fire
The future king of Italy, then crown prince, attended experiments with a new explosive during a Messina rescue, where a shell burst violently. As crew fled, he stood at his post and calmly ordered retreat saying there is no danger left now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Prince Royal
Messina
Enya
New York Times
Free lands in Wyoming utilities and railway booklet
Free lands in Wyoming offered by Ctienno and Northwestern Railway. Send for a booklet detailing how to secure 320 acres of U S Government funds in Wyoming, irrigation projects, and approved methods of scientific dry farming. Includes homeseekers’ rates and direct Chicago train service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctienno & Northwestern Railway
U. S
Wyoming
Chicago
W. B. Kniskern
Wrart Tronbiens and Trusts Sweep Publicity
A Baltimore American excerpt complains of pressure from oil trusts. The speaker voices indignation at looming charges and reflects on the refining influence and a fear of jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrart Tronbiens
Oil Trust
Suger
Baltimore American
Ponting Wear-Well Shoes Featured in Paper Column
The Pontiac Wear-Well Shoes for Women Misses and Children are promoted as made by Ponting Shea Manufacturing Company of Pontiac, Mil nois. The firm’s owners oversee production from start to finish using premium leather and up-to-date style and finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac
Ponting Shea
Milnois
Ourapy
Allen's Foot-Ease and Odd Quotes From A Dated Page
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease for corns and itch relief with a Camden New Jersey user testimonial. A comic dialogue snippet features a multimillionaire and his wife exchanging quips about bets and a dog’s life. A cooking note suggests draining boiled potatoes immediately to keep them dry.
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Hiele
U. of C
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Hozema
Seafold
Zacatecas
Mexico
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Ortiz
Ramon Zarate
Bibiano Lire
Zarate
Lira
Ortiy
Aheims
Aerondrome
Faulhan
Navy
Wmaver Gunn
Secretary of the Navy
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India
London
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Caucey Garnmanen
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Wis J. Walker
Camden
N. J
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Davey Caneim
Lok
Guarat
Cee Thompson
Price
Munyon's Remedy CO
1Ord and
Jefferson Sta
Phila
Carters
Ittle Iver
THE
Paxton Toilet GO
MASE
Paxtine An
Smneatoran
CCC
Ecco
Coconiao
Damediate Daciulune
Uniayn
Mlouk
Ordgry Ty
Central
Bo Mohamree
Milan lHewele
Col W. Aixth
Los Angeles
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Brannis
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Twonestevie
Dodge Bait
Rath Stunen
Ken Anil
Fia Inmay Rani
Yyeri Wa
Pontiac Shoe Mfg. Co
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