Fire destroys Newport News Express Office and pier
George P. Decker, agent for United States Express Co., robbed the Old Point Comfort office safe and set fire to the Federal pier housing the office. The pier and its contents burned. five guns alerted guards but recovery of goods failed. Decker was jailed after authorities nabbed him amid suspicions he’d altered accounts. the loss included books, papers, and freight.
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Newport News
George P. Decker
United States Express Co
Old Point Comfort
Federal Pier
Io Flanes
Bo Siers
All States
Bay Line
Eclf
Decker
Polen
Vines and trials overshadow calm in July news
Fragmented reports describe a sentencing in a U S case where a man named Grace was extradited from Sweden to Louis. A separate note mentions riots in South Boston during a strike with assault on strikebreakers and a Copenhagen incident where actress Cloria Waenthausen was shot by her husband at a hotel and killed himself.
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SS Juonis
Locus
United
Sweden
Louis
Pricher
Bosugy
Teamsters
Boston
Copenhagen
Cloria Krome Waenthausen
Aalborg
Jutland
A Wonderful Gain. A Utah Pioneer Tells a Remarkable Story
J W Browning of Ogden Utah recounts crossing the plains in 1848 and describes a long diabetes battle. He praises Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and back troubles, rheumatism and weight loss, noting lasting relief and good health at 75. Sold by all dealers, 9 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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J. W. Browning
Ogden
Utah
Plains
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Western man meets New York woman over locket token
A Western man, fond of the other sex, is invited by a New York woman to view her locket. He asks if it holds a token of a past affair. She reveals it contains her husband’s hair, startling him into astonishment. The tale shifts to a closer look at luck and flirtation as the crowd recalls similar phrases and misadventures.
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New York
Westrner
Lydia E. Pinkham
James Chester
W. 35Th St
Lydia EL
Record Run Nets Powers Hurdles and Jumps Feat
San Francisco Chronicle recalls Bing Powell’s Berkeley track day where he reportedly set world records in the two hurdles and broad jump. He describes a flawless start and distant finish as officials allegedly measure a remarkable leap, with onlookers debating the marks.
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Olle Snedstar
Powell
Co. Edwards
Varsity
San Francisco Chronicle
Five Children as Wedding Present Surprises Bride
A Christmas wedding leads to a shocking reveal as the groom learns of his bride’s large family. Sarrah calmly confesses she already has seven children, making the revelation a lighter twist for the couple.
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Sarrah
John
Royal Scion Trades On-Wide Wanderings And Honors
The duke of Abrugsi, visiting the country at 34, has logged hazardous experiences in exploration and mountaineering after early service in the Italian navy. He is credited with writings and honors from several scientific societies. The Huntington widow plans permanent residence in Paris and to relocate from New York, to establish a mansion costing near 2.96 million dollars.
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Duke
Abrugsi
Collis P. Huntington
Washington
Paris
New York
Cure for scaly sores after measles in Albion Nebraska
Mrs Henry Porter of Albion Nebraska reports severe head and neck scaly sores after measles lasting six months. She used doctor remedies with little effect, then tried Cutiura Remedies and saw full improvement in three weeks. She has remained well for seven years since August 25, 1906.
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Henry Porter
Albion, Neb
Envy and praise for Johnson remembered by Bonner
In 1885 a London celebration honored Dr Samuel Johnson with many guests including Bonner the Australian cricketer. When Banner proposed Bonner's health he declined saying he would rather be such a man than attain cricket triumphs, noting the reverence for Johnson's memory.
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London
Samuel Johnson
Bonner
George Birkbeck Hill
Banner
Johnson
Fine-Looking Royal Couple Tre Eine and Queen of Denmark
A description highlights Tre Eine as a giant in stature and his consort as Europe’s tallest royal woman. It notes her inheritance from her father the late Charles of Sweden and wealth from her mother, calling her one of the century’s richest heiresses and her majesty religious.
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Tre Eine
Queen
Denmark
Derick
Europe
Charles of
Sweden
Telephone World Claims Vast Reach Across Dosventere
The piece extols Teteshones in Escston as part of the New England Telegraph and Telephone Company view of a wide network. It notes pervasiveness of phones and state of outreach, claiming many conversations occur daily.
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Teteshones
Escston
Lensland Teleane & Telegraph Company
Dosventere
Special Trains Offer Round Trips to Pacific Coast
Train service from Ohio and the Midwest offers round trips with inclusive accommodations. Rates vary by date and destination on the Uni North West Line heading toward the Pacific Coast.
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Porgonsily
Ohio
Uni
Postum Coffee Brings Health Benefit to Children and Family
A mother recalls a trial of Postum Food Coffee with children in school life. After an initial poor result, a second, longer boil produced a rich flavor and improved health. She credits Postum with steady nerve health and easier daily work, insisting she would not return to regular coffee.
Ackward Tales and Promises from Pend Restate Co
Fragmentary notice offers improved farms within 50 miles and cheap rent for investment. A letter to Pend Restate Co. of St. Paul suggests a promotional real estate pitch. The text includes quotes about universal good and truth in trifles attributed to Akashkin and Paley.
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Akashkin
Pend Restate Co
St. Paul
Mann
A Capabis Woman In A Strange Street Exchange
Fragmented dialogue recounts a tense street scene where a woman pleads with a man and argues about a restraining influence. The excerpt hints at domestic restraint and a quarrel with two men involved, set in an unnamed location.
Bell on the Vela tower rings to signal across 30 miles
A silver bell on Swain's Vela tower at the Alhambra signals water and gardens below. Its sound travels thirty miles to Liga. A maiden who rings today expects a husband before year end and a cold one if loud enough.
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Alhambra
Swain
Liga
Catarrh Cure Peddled With Quack Claims
A dubious medical advertisement touts Halle Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy claiming direct action on mucous surfaces. It cites supposed ingredients and appeals to consumers seeking relief from catarrh with dubious medical authority.
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Hal
Drugetete
Halle
Don’t Sneeze Your Head Off Krause’s Cold Capsules
An old advertisement proclaims Krause’s Cold Capsules will cure you almost instantly with a single taste of defeat claimed to satisfy hunger and urges purchase at all druggists.
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Libby
Seard
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Krause
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