Explosion Wrecks Enterprise Powder Barrel Mill at Grace Dale
A noon explosion at the Enterprise Powder Company barrel mill in Grace Dale wrecked the mill and started a fire that destroyed another building. There was no loss of life. one worker was injured and hospitalized in critical condition after entering a burning building to recover money.
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Enterprise Powder Company
Gracedale
Hickory Ridge
Harry Konantshack
Miners Hospital
Spiders Eat Their Mothers
Report from Louisian Nature notes an unusual wolf spider behavior. After laying eggs the mother wraps them in a pea sized silk ball she carries and defends. Once hatched the young ride on her back until strong enough to hunt, then they attack and consume their mother.
Methods of fishing by Torres Strait natives
Natives of the Torres Strait use elevated platforms to hunt large fish and turtles. A hunter on a nearby platform harpoons the animal, then another man leaps with a rope to secure it by the tail. The rope stays tied to a platform, preventing the fish from escaping, though the animal can struggle violently.
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Fisc
Torres Strait
Jone
Birkbeck's Offers Lowest Prices on Screen Windows and Doors
Screen windows and screen doors are selling at the lowest prices at Birkbeck's. The ad highlights durable frames and easy installation with limited time savings for homeowners shopping for home improvement.
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Birkbeck’s
Hair hidden morphine tale and varied byways among era
A nurse recounts a morphine hiding patient in an uptown sanitarium who hid the drug in her hair until a doctor uncovered the ruse. The piece surveys circus pay scales, street milking in Europe, a salt mine at Lletzk in southern Russia, and a Detroit exchange about sending bacon to Germany in a steamer trunk.
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Hid
Russia
Khirgiz
Lletzk
Detroit Free Press
A Lesson In EKconomy From The Turkish Navy
The Turkish navy sent the Ironclad Assur-l-Tevluik to Germany two years ago for remodeling. Crew unpaid, all movable metal sold as scrap. Demolition reduced reconstruction costs enough that Turkey could build a gunboat with the savings. The note ends by contrasting with claims that radium can create value from nothing.
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Gilbert
Germany
Turkey
Reed Climaxes Two Years Of Rules In Washington Diary
A New York World account portrays Thomas B Reed in the final days of a reform campaign, detailing his emotional collapse in the speaker's room after the last session. The narrative contrasts Reed's public resolve with a private sobbing scene as he reflected on his two-year effort to establish his famous rules. It also shares a Missouri anecdote about Senator Vest’s swift wit during a Warrensburg speech, where West calmly handled a string of interruptions before delivering a pointed quip about audience order.
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Italy
England
Reed
Washington
New York World
Thomas B. Reed
Speaker Reed
Senator Vest
Missouri
Senator West
Jansen County
Warrensburg
Senator Cockrell
West
Frank Frayne
Mrs Russell Sage objects to reporters at Cedarhurst
Mrs Russell Sage vented strong objections to newspaper notoriety surrounding her husband J P Morgan financier's movements. She said reporters should not visit Cedarhurst while Mr Sage rests, noting intrusions during illness and the burden of clipping charges.
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Russell Sage
Cedarhurst
N. Y
Blaine Faces Skepticism Over Secretary of State Role
A Macon Telegraph piece recalls Blaine's mixed fate as secretary of state with a delegation noting six secretaries of state were later presidents. Blaine believes the office can be a stepping stone, warning against soft praise that could slide him into oblivion.
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Blaine
Ian
Janes G. Blaine
Macon
Stile
Barnum and Bailey Circus Sets Wilkes Barre Visit May 26
Thousands of circus lovers will visit the Barnum and Bailey show in Wilkes Barre on Tuesday May 26 with cheap excursion tickets on railroads and travel sites. The Greatest Show on Earth returns from a five year European tour featuring a vast spectacle with Cyela the Kinetic Demon, an inside bicycle act, a Roman hippodrome race, curiosities from world parts and an unparalleled zoological display. A free street parade at 19 a. m. precedes performances. Also promoting Kodol Dyspepsia Cure at Grover's City drug store.
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Barnum & Bailey Circus
Wilkesbarre
Europe
America
Cyela
Rome
Avery
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Digestive Health
An early 20th century remedy advertises DeWitts Little Early Risers as a cure for kidney stomach and liver troubles and constipation. It claims the pills arouse secretions move the bowels gently and restore gland tone, removing the cause of the trouble with continued use. Sold by Grover's City drug store.
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DeWitt’s
Grover
City Drag Store
Freeland Borough Council Approval Note 1903
The document records approvals by Freeland Borough officials on the thirteenth day of May 1903. George Melaughlin and Geo McLaughlin are listed as presidents, J A McGinley as secretary, and W J Martin as Burgess, with attestations and council approval noted.
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Cantre Atreet
Borough of
Freeland
Centre Street
Orth Street
Terro Bohwabe Street
Geo. Melaughlin
J. A. McGinley
TK. W. B. Martin
Tidwe Atrout
Burgess and Town Council
Ridge Street
North Street
Schwabe Street
Snirl
Nat
Artin
Freelury
Pine Street
Ucted
Borough
Counins Street
Geo. McLaughlin
W. J. Martin
Grand New York Excursion Under Van Leigh Valley Railroad
May 20 excursion to New York offered by Van Leigh Valley Railroad. Vickers finished five divisions. Fare from Prevland listed as $2.24 for adults and children. ticket agents can provide further particulars.
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Grand New York
van Leigh Valley Railroad
Vickers
Prevland
The X Mage Explains Indigestion Cure Claim
The X-Mage reports experiments and X rays supporting the view that catarrh of the stomach stems from repeated indigestion. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia and to prevent stomach catarrh, with Grover's City drug store listed as supplier.
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Nakes
Grover
Kodol Digests What You Eat Promises Digestion Cure
Take Kodol to restore digestion and stomach health enabling all foods to be eaten with pleasure. The remedy digests all foods, acts as a tonic, reconstructive, and cures indigestion and dyspepsia. Bottles priced at $1.00, trial size 50 cents, prepared by E. O. DeWitt & Co, Chicago, and sold at Grovi’s City Drug Store.
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Grover’s
City Drug Store
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Ill
Grovi
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Freeland Tribune
Buckley
Burron
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
D. S. Buckley
P. B. McTighe
Thos, A. Buckley
Orrick
Main Street
Centre
Tribune
Schuylkill County Court House
Simuit Hill
E. Warren
Sveral Paira
Westminster Gazette
Spain
Fatherland
Ife
Jim Dumps
Sunny Jim
Kare W. Dow
Barnum & Bailey
David Kennedys
Birkbeck Street
Thomas Evans
Wantanno
Duzno
Baltimore American
Tmonduras
Elammond
Nover
E High Valley Railroad
Jeddo
Lumber Yard
Hazleton
Weatherly
Mauch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Euston
Phildelphia
New York
Sandy Run
White Haven
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
Scranton
Easton
Philadelphia
Delano
Mahanoy City
Shenandoah
Mt. Carmel
Pottaville
Heane City
Alaney City
Haleton
Adelphia
Houston
Kite Haven
Aaton
St Anthania
Drifton
Oneida Junction
Harwood Road
Humboldt Road
Oneida
Keppton
Hazleton Junction
Harwood
Sheppton
Beaver Meadowsoad
Stockton
Nestle Brook
Fekley
Joddo
Borver Wendow Road
Hazle Brook
Eckley
Joddy
Hazleton Railroad
Broad and
Ashley
Cazteton
Aim
Shand the Hogen
Ashley Dunesion
Court House Square
Ashley Sunction
Rte
Ashley Junction
Alvan Markle
GW. Thompson
High Traction Company
St Var
Taist
Corse
Haz Junction
Rs Y
Dervinger
Hagleton
Owell
Beaver Meadow Road
Ham
Catasauqua
C. M. Bart
Gen. Pass
W. G. Besler
Trave
Desians
Copyricuts &c
Sasari
Munn
Scientific American
Tlarkost
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