27 May 1910
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Newspaper
Fayetteville Daily
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
1
A French submarine Pluvesse collided with the Calais Dover packet Pas de Calais in the English Channel near Calais. All 20 crew members drowned as the submarine was partly submerged. The Pas de Calais returned to Calais damaged while French torpedo boats aided the scene. Weather was clear at the time.
Col Theodore Roosevelt was awarded an honorary degree by Cambridge University. He traveled from London to Pembroke Hall and was greeted by a large crowd of students and townspeople, who cheered as he and the vice chancellor rode in an open carriage. University officials hosted a luncheon in his honor.
More than 60 cars entered as Indianapolis Racecourse hosts the opening speedway meet of 1910. Ten races today feature a 100 mile stock chassis prize of 1500 dollars. eight events tomorrow include a 200 mile Wheiler Schrebler trophy of 5000 dollars. Decoration Day will crown the national championship with 14 races.
A cigarette caused a blaze in Fort Smith area that wiped out 25 business buildings and devastated Wister Oklahoma. The fire, reported near the Brown hotel, killed an unnamed cocaine addict, with losses over 100000 and dynamite used to save remaining houses.
The Central Commercial Teachers' Association meeting opened in Omaha Nebraska on May 21 with formal proceedings and remarks setting the agenda for the gathering of educators and merchants.
A session opened with Mayor Dahlman welcoming attendees while B F Williams of Des Moines responded. W N Ferris of Biz Rapids Michigan spoke and others from Omaha and Columbus joined. Demonstrations of typewriter speech followed and a hotel banquet capped the evening as a sugar frauds link was discussed.
Chicago May 27 James A Patten claims he will retire from the grain and cotton business on July 1 with plans to go abroad in the fall He says he will trade only for amusement and will be easy rest of summer Skepticism remains due to prior retirement announcements and a new firm Bartlett Frazier Co to succeed Bartlett Patten Co with a $1 000 000 corporation forming to take over the business.
Detroit physicians at the Detroit College of Medicine alumni clinic at Saint Marys Hospital witnessed a disturbing scene as a baby girl labeled with degeneration was examined. Dr G R Pisk of New York defended trephining to give brain room, applauded as more humane than current treatment, the room reacting to the implied practice.
Treasury checks indorsed by Charles R. Hetke as secretary of the American Bugar Refiring Company were introduced as evidence against Heike in a conspiracy trial. The government claimed the checks represented fees paid on cargoes imported by the corporation.
Two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Master was pierced in the breast by a needle hidden in a mother's dress. The needle caused convulsions but the head was later found and the child revived after surgeons withdrew it. In Peoria Illinois Bema Cart disappeared at noon Monday and searches by family failed to locate him.
Scranton, Pa May 27 Dr F W Lange a local physician and chemist says he has discovered the secret of alchemy and that his manufactured silver and gold pass tests at New York Philadelphia Boston Chicago and the United States mint He reports the mint found pure silver with traces of gold and says all assays confirmed silver in its virgin state His associate died after leaning over a boiling mineral pot during the experiments.
The Gardner Chapter aims to reach 100 members and raise 7500 for a two story clubhouse. They have added twenty members this week and seek 160 by the 40th. Regular meeting set for tomorrow at 2012 West Center Street to advance a campaign that could inform Fayetteville’s 350000 residents.
Foley's Honey and Tar is a long trusted household remedy for throat chest and lung ailments. It is marketed as safe for infants and children due to its formulation designed for gentle relief.
A drug store emphasizes a double check on all prescriptions with every ingredient weighed twice and compared to the doctor’s order. The goal is to prevent any mistake and faithfully back up the physician’s order by precise medication.
Consumer note warns against substitutes claiming to be genuine drug products. It cautions that only Foleys Honey and Tar is legitimate, issued by A. McAdama, and rejects any other offerings or imitations.
By order of the President the cadet battalion will parade Saturday at 2 p m for the State Press Association visit. First call 1 44 assembly 2 p m. All organizations to attend in full strength in uniform grey blouse and white trousers.
Notice offers a spring wagon for moving household goods including pianos trunks and packages and a carriage to all parts of the city, with contact options 275 and Red Cross Drug Store W. H. Black. Read the Daily.
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