Buried Victims Rescued as Messina Earthquake Toll Grows
Relentless rescue work continues in Messina with survivors pulled from wreckage after days entombed. A man of fourteen days without food, and a couple saved after thirteen days, highlight ongoing relief amid shifting aftershocks and renewed fear.
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Messina
Italy
Ben Saja
Gairre
Hell
Bayren
Mazza
Ambassador Griscom
Bayern
Catania
Syracuse
Yankton
Naples
Griscom
Ireland
St. Paul
Rome
Supervisors Find Bond Filing Lapses In Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Iowa January 8 The board of supervisors discovers three newly elected county officers failed to file bonds by January 4 causing potential legal complications. County Attorney-elect McAdam bonds late by one day. Gray may continue as incumbent. Gamble also ineligible to be sworn. Dr Mason the auditor avoids removal by extending his term.
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Mount Pleasant
Board of Supervisors
T. M. Mce-Adam
J. W. Gray
Gamble
Mason
McAdam
Gray
Crowds Rejoice as French Guillotine Ends Murderers
In Bethune France on January 11 a massive mob celebrated the return of executions by the guillotine. Four men were put to death as thousands cheered, re creating scenes of the reign of terror after a decade without the death penalty.
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France
Bethune
Pas de Calis
Noisy preacher mocks hypocrisy in wild sermon routine
A rambunctious speaker imitates various personas, lambasts church fundraising, and rails against modern society. He cites Habakkuk, blasts saloons, Andrew Carnegie, and urges a tidal wave of old time religion, pledging bold confrontations and a dramatic coalitions of faith and reform.
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America
Andrew Carnegie
Billy Sunday Delivers Fiery Spokane Revival
Thousands packed Spokane to hear Billy Sunday preach with rapid cadence and fierce vigor. The evangelist, sweating and tireless, delivered an hour and ten minute sermon urging Godly living as he clashed with sin and mocked the devil in a dynamic, marathon like performance.
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Spokane
Billy
Cure for Swine Cholera Boosts Vaccine Use in Iowa
Elkader Iowa January 8 Dr Clyde Beamer a local veterinary surgeon reports success using the Bruschettini vaccine on swine exposed to cholera Infected herds he inoculated select swine and found them immune while non inoculated pigs died He disputes Secretary Wilson remarks on improper inoculation with several Cox Creek township herds reported infected.
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Elkader
Clyde Beamer
Wilson
Cox Creek
Papes Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
An ad claims Papes Diapepsin relieves indigestion and upset stomach within five minutes. It touts improved digestion, no belching or nausea, and says a large 50 cent case digests all food like a healthy stomach. It urges readers to tell their druggist to provide Diapepsin for a full cure.
Terrapin Trade From Iowa Captured For Delmonico Dinners
A Dubuque report details that fifty or more tons of freshwater terrapin turtle from the upper Mississippi valley are shipped yearly to eastern markets. Fishermen locate beds in mudbanks using iron hooks, barrelling the catch for sale at Delmonico’s in New York City.
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Dubuque
New York City
Delmonico’s
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
Edwards
United States Engineer’s
Mississippi River
Rock Island
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
le Clair Rivers
King Winter
Naples Public Works Chief Stole City Funds
Carlo Denora head of Naples public works disappeared with over $65,000 of the city’s funds. The theft involved a portion of a government loan intended to aid industrial development under a 1904 Naples law. Denora’s defalcation prompted an urgent search and official inquiries.
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Naples
Carlo Denora
Denora
Swallows Teeth Threatens Pratt I C Express Messenger
Harry Pratt an Illinois Central railroad express messenger swallowed three false teeth while asleep in his car near Onawa Indiana. Surgeons at Cherokee hospital struggled to locate the plates for more than a day as they feared the teeth had moved into the intestines. An late night operation failed to find the teeth and Pratt’s condition remains critical.
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Harry Pratt
I. C
Sioux City
Cherokee
Illinois Central Railroad
Onawa
Pratt
Stevenson on laughter as life preparation
Stevenson argues that shared jokes and humor among people help prepare for life better than many grand or lofty sounds. He suggests old jokes keep bonds and resilience alive through time.
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Stevenson
Safe Remedy for Kidney and Rheumatism Relief
A home remedy promises relief from kidney and rheumatic pains. It advises mixing Mind Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, with doses after meals and at night, claiming rapid improvement and long term health benefits.
Retrial of $29 Million Fine Targeted in Standard Oil Case
Chicago reports United States District Attorney Sims says the Standard Oil case will be re docketed soon. He notes the supreme court ruling blocks the $29.24 million fine but allows possible future fines up to about $40 million if convictions are secured on all renewed indictments against the corporation.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
United States
Sims
Supreme Court
Landis
Public Sale At Floyd West Farm Near Fairfield
Public sale on Floyd West farm six miles northwest of Fairfield Tuesday January 26 1909 at 16 a m offers three draft horses four cattle three milk cows one heifer fourteen hogs six shoats seven brood sows Poland China boar eight tons hay two wagons harnesses implements stove grindstone and more Terms cash up to five dollars credit 11 months on bankable notes 6 percent interest 4 percent discount for cash on time sales Auctioneer B Allender Clerk George Summers
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Poland
Canton
Floyd West
B. Allender
George Summers
When America Was Sung for the First Time
A reminiscence by Dr. Edward Everett Hale recalls a Fourth of July in Boston when he joined a crowd of children going to Park Street Meeting House. He describes the scene and his youthful awe at the sight of the procession of boys and girls heading to meeting, marking a historical moment for him.
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Edward Everett Hale
Boston
Park Street Meeting House
Blue Hills
Touch a Match by the Wick in Savings Bank Pitch
An ad urging opening a Savings Department account promises warmth and comfort on cold evenings. It says a steady savings habit benefits old age and builds business experience, encouraging men to start now for future security.
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Belgium
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Billy Sunday
Washington
Gotham
Perfect
Bank of Naples
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Fairfield
Iowa State
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Fred Collins
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Golden State Limited
Rock Island Lines
St. Louis
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Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
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Coast
Colorado
el Paso
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Agt
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Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
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Liberty
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