Roosevelt visit draws vast crowds in Wilkes Barre
President Roosevelt toured New Jersey and Pennsylvania with Cardinal Gibbons and John Mitchell, greeted by massive crowds estimated over 200000 in Wilkes Barre. Officials included Mayor Kirkendall and Rev Curran, with celebrations at Easton Bethlehem and Wyomin g monument. The trip continued to Chautauqua after brief stops and speeches.
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Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
United Mine Workers of America
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Pittston
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John Mitchell
Miners’ Union
J. J. Curran
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
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Weaver
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Arctic Rescue Saves Fiala Zeigler Expedition Members
The Terra Nova rescued Anthony Fiala and 36 expedition members near Honningsvag after the America was crushed in 1903-04. One Norwegian seaman died. Fiala credited timely relief and survival through Franz Josef Land stores and tough Arctic ice. William J. Peters noted scientific work continued. Capt Kjeldsen and crew forced through floes to reach the group. In Colorado Springs a Rock Island wreck near Limon Junction claims two lives, Dr. Wright Andyman and Joseph Miller.
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Anthony Fiala
Brooklyn
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Noplitz
Franz Joset Land
William J. Peters
United States Geological Survey
William S. Champ
William Zeigler
Kjeldsen
Colorado Springs
Col
Rock Island
Limon Junction
Wright Andyman
Joseph Miller
Omaha
Andyman
Omate
Negro Confessed to Big Burglary in Indianapolis
James Russell a four time convicted Black man confessed to stealing diamonds and jewelry worth 3060 from Clinton Hare’s home last April. He says he sold the proceeds to a Cincinnati jeweler for 50. An inquiry shows a Cincinnati jeweler by that name exists.
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James Russell
Clinton Hare
Cincinnati
Russell
Youngstown Worker Fatally Injured At Steel Plant
Frank Ford of Youngstown fell under a train at the Ohio Works steel plant and both legs were severed above the knees. He died shortly after. Ford leaves a large family.
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Frank Ford
Ohio Works
Ford
Axioms Of Automobilia In A Satirical Verse
A fragmented satirical verse on automobilia mocks speed and fate. It weaves old proverbs about tires, odors, rides, and railroads with playful mis-spellings and altered phrases. The text remarks on speed and luck using humorous archaic language and criss-crossed proverbs.
A Lesson in Mandal Training Finishing with shellac and copal varnish
James Ritchey outlines shellac varnish for pine and white maple, plus patching varnish and copal varnish techniques. Instructions cover diluting with alcohol, rapid brushing, sandpapering between coats, pumice stone finishing, and the use of water with copal for a smooth surface. Wax finishes from beeswax pastes are also described, with application, drying times, and polishing steps.
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James Ritchey
Astructor
Armour Institute of Technology
Chicaro
Joseph B. Bowles
Severn
Wax finishes and planing ends for magazine racks
The article explains wax finishing after staining on oak and other woods, cautions on timing, and notes white pine wax versus shellac. It then emphasizes ensuring ends are square when preparing shelf pieces for magazine racks, advising to follow bench hook and shoot board guidance to fix out of true ends.
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Varmah
White Pine
The Punctual Lady and Aunt Clara’s Lesson
Aunt Clara, famed for punctuality to the point of mischief, arrives an hour early to a gathering and, after a brief mix up, helps with luncheon. Her quick remark that two hours early is foolishness shows her practical kindness. A light note on household timing ends with a grandma’s kitchen cameo.
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Clara
Aunt Clara
Ant Clara
Nieos
Miet Barecs
Easy Soap Promises Clean Baby Clothes Bright White
An advertisement urges mothers to use Easy soap, described as made from borax, naphtha, and coconut oil, to keep dainty baby clothes clean and sweet. It touts a five cent price at grocers and emphasizes a pure white wash.
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Quick Healing
Soothing salve claims rapid relief for cuts burns and skin diseases. It touts DeWitts as the only genuine Witch Hazel Salve while warning against counterfeit products and dangers from fake formulations.
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DeWitt’s
Sabane H. A. Dykeomsa
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