Electric Line Crash Kills Five and Injures Dozens
Nayton Ohio August 11 Five dead three fatally injured and fifteen seriously hurt when two Western Ohio Traction trolley cars collided between Sidney and Piqua. Victims include William Batley motorman and several residents of Sidney Piqua and Detroit. Cause cited as miscommunication of orders leading to a late southbound car passing a siding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mich
Charles McClure
Sidney
Charles Fale
Wapakoneta
George A. Hax
Baltimore
Lmited
Olio
Fiqua and
Bidney
Shelby County Infirmary
Boiler Blast Kills Eight at York Rolling Mill
Eight men die and many others are injured in a boiler explosion at York rolling mill. Rescue teams and hospital ambulances respond as bodies are recovered amid extensive property damage to the mill and nearby plant. Debris and twisted iron blanket the scene. a horse is killed and box cars on the siding are destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
John Clency
Benjamin Bremer
Harry Seachrist
Paoli Puc
Alfred Struck
John Slossmiuh
Harry Ferger
Columbia
Edward Fittler
Marietta
York Hospital
Broomal, Schmidt & Steacy Company
Washout Costs Three Lives
Goldfield Nebraska Aug 11 As a result of a washout on the Tonopah and Tidewater near Shoshone three men were killed. The dead are Engineer Hamilton Fireman Broadwell and M H Moore a passenger supposed to be from Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Ney
Tonopah
Tidewater
Shoshone
Cxtl
Hamilton
Froadwell
M. H. Moore
Georgia
Allison's Will Filed in Pubuque Iowa
BEWATOR ALLISON'S WILL filed in Pubuque Iowa on August 11 reveals an estate valued at about $100,000. Bequests include $1,200 annually and life use of the Allison home for a housekeeper Mrs J, $750 annually to the widow of his brother James, and $1,500 each to widows Brayton and Matthew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pubuque
Allison
James
Mre Brayton
Matthew
Estate provisions distribute four nephews and two families
The will leaves each nephew 1000 dollars to the Burnque public library and Finley hospital and the Y. MEG. A. 7000 dollars each. After Mrs Brayton and Mira Cornelia Allison die, the estate is split two fifths to James Allison's children and three fifths to Matthew Allison's. Judge Lacey is sole executor. The will was witnessed in Washington on April 2, 106.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bur Wnque Public Library
Finley Hospital
Y. Meg. A
Brayton
Mira
Cornelia Allison
James Allison
Matthew Allison
Judge Lacey
Wisc
Washington
Fire Threatens Panic in Pittsburgh Building
Fire began at 4 a m on the sixth floor of the Thipps power building at Duquesne way and Cecil alley, threatening a crowded business district. Elevators ran, firemen rushed express cars, guests fled half naked, and the Joseph Horne store was saved. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittsburg
Thipps Power
Duquesne Way
Cecil Alley
Itas
Joseph Horne Company
Edison entertains Farman at Orange laboratory visit
Thomas A Edison hosted aviator Henry Farman at his Orange New Jersey laboratory to demonstrate a flying machine. Edison outlined gyroscope based principles, impressing Farman who praised the ideas as superior to the French machine shown in the U.S. Farman’s manager MacMechen seeks financial backing for a U.S. tour, with Farman ready to exhibit if funds appear. otherwise he will return to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Farman
Orange
N. J
Edison
France
Farman
MacMechen
St. Louis
Hughes Wields a Big Stick at Saratoga
Copies of charges of alleged neglect of duty for failure to suppress gambling at Saratoga Springs were served on Sheriff John Bradley Jr. by Ben Smith, secretary to Governor Hughes. The charges were filed by Dr. Walter Lindkin, chairman of the Anti Racing Gambling Committee. Bradley must plead in Albany on August 17 at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Springs
John Bradley
Saratoga County
Ben Smith
Hughes
T Hughes
Walter Lindkin
Ais
Compater Committee
New York
Bradley
Albany
Bo P.m
Married in a sick bed in Des Moines
Miss Mayme Hiden of Lancaster Missouri, gravely ill with typhoid, was married to F C Hoover of Memphis Missouri in her hospital room. The ceremony was brief with the minister and medical staff present as the nurse lifted the bride from her bed so she could take part. The couple must remain in the hospital at least a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mayme Hiden
Lancaster
F.C. Hoover
Memphis
Jorai GG. Mendenhall
Gold Laying Cup for Lynch
Boston hosts delegates to the fifty fourth annual convention of the International Typographical Union and allied unions in a cordial welcome. The event includes the Stereotypers and Electrotypers union and the Mailers Trade District, a subordinate organization, as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Boston
Andelty
Ifty
International Typographical Union
International Stereotypers and Electrotypers
Uplon
Mailers’ Trade District Union
Welcome Ad dresses Presented by I. T. U. Women
The Women's Auxiliary of the I. T. U. made welcome addresses and presented resident Lynch with a gold loving cup as a gesture of appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Mountain rescue on Mount St Helena’s Washington
A Seattle Mazamas club member John Anderson of Juittle Falls Oregon was found with a broken leg on Mount St Helena’s in Washington last Wednesday. A rescue party carried him to the summit on an improvised stretcher and then four thousand six hundred feet down to the Mazamas camp where medical aid was given. If not for roped rescue, physicians say Anderson would have died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ohn Anderson
Juittle Falls
Ore
Mount
St. Helena's
Washington
Great Peak
Mazamas
Anderson
Marathon Run Brings Toronto Visitor to New York
T. F. McAughey, assistant secretary of the West End branch of the Toronto Y M C A, arrived in New York after covering over 700 miles on foot from Toronto. He started July 27, omitting two Sundays, finishing in about twelve days less than a week. The run carried a message from Toronto to the New York mayor, testing speed and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McAughey
Toronto
West End
Crop Conditions Slightly Better Than Last Year
Washington Aug 11 crop reporting board of the department of agriculture reports that United States crop conditions on Aug 1 were 2 percent better than a year ago but 1 percent below the ten year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Silk Cargo Arrival Sets U.S. Record In Seattle
The steamship Minnesota arrived in Seattle with a massive silk cargo of 1,870 bales, the largest ever landed in the United States, valued at about 1 million dollars. The shipment from Japan enhances Seattle’s maritime trade and signals a surge in silk imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Minnesota
United States
Market quotations from Chicago Board of Trade notably mix
Chicago August 10 quotations show Wheat, Corn, Oats and Pork futures with Sept and Dec contracts, mixed highs and lows. Cash sales list No 2 red and hard wheats, spring wheat, corn and oats by sample, plus live stock prices for hogs, cattle, and sheep with receipts and ranges for prime and choice classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Mae
Baseball Scores From The Evening Games Across Leagues
A stitched score roundup from New York Chicago Boston Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Cleveland and other cities with hits errors and pitchers listed for each matchup. Notable bouts include New York defeat Chicago 10 to 1 in Chicago and Boston edging St Louis 8 to 6 in Boston with multiple pitchers named for each side.
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New York
Chicgo
Chicago
Kling
Mathewson
Bresnahan
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cinccinnati
Coakley
McLean
Bell
Bergen
Boston
St. Louis
Lush
Bliss
Lindaman
Boukes
Chesbro
Blair
Walsh
Sullivan
Detroit
Washington
Washineton
Johnson
Smith
Kahoe
Street
Mullin
Schmidt
A. Erroars
Roaston
Steele
Criger
Vineen
Ratley
Cleveland
Phiadelphia
Tphiladelphia
Philadelphia
Bender
Schreck
Cheech
Chirke
Phildelphia
Coomba
Ryan
N. Clarke
American. R
T. P.C
US Rats
Man Over Sixty Face Kidney Trouble Warns of Prostate Risk
An advertisement warns that men over sixty face kidney and bladder disorders often linked to enlarged prostate. It cites Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy, claiming it corrects irregularities and has helped elderly sufferers, including Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri, aged 91, who reports significant improvement after two bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Taft Campaign Moves In Vermont And South
New York Aug 11 Secretary Wilson and Secretary Straus pledge to campaign in Vermont where election is Sept 1 chairman Hitchcock says details will be released after talks with Vermont leaders Keating named assistant director of the speakers bureau Chicago Taft to confer with Hitchcock and Vorys at Hot Springs Va Taft plans discussion of campaign strategy with advisory committee and staffing while confirming no invitations accepted yet Elkins Swisher and Scherr arrive to discuss West Virginia support and regular party line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Straus
Department of Commerce and Labor
Vermont
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
A.thorys
Taft
Ohio
Frank H. Hitchcock
Elmer Dover
Senator Elkins
Swisher
Scott
Scherr
Stevenson Complimented At Fairview Nebraska Visit
In Fairview Lincoln Nebraska Aug 11 visitors to Candidate Bryan included Henry Clayton Alabama Dr J W McClure Sedalia Mo Rev S F McTire Osceola Kansas Henry George Jr New York Starvey W Hardy Lincoln octogenarian who plans to travel to Ene Wyoming counties New York and 300 Epworth League members. Bryan praised Adlai Stevenson saying no one among Democrats seeking governor of Illinois surpassed Stevenson and he will aid the national ticket. George’s tour nears end and will back Bryan later. Democrats plan conferences in Lincoln with Mack and committees as texts book is prepared. An entertainment in a Washington colored church featured Miss Bolter singing Oh that I had wings like a dove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Henry Clayton
Alabama
J. W. McClure
Sedalia
Rev
S. F. McTire
Osceola
Kan
Henry George Jr
New York
Starvey W. Hardy
Ene
Wyoming
Epworth League
Adlai I. Stevenson
Winois
Stevenson
Tenry
George
Mack
Kidney Cure Ad from HJ Moogk and Jungkunz
An old advertisement warns that kidney and bladder trouble require Foley's Kidney Cure. It claims the remedy cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases and cites H J Moogk and Wm F Jungkunz as endorsers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE Black lace care and washing tips
Guidance on preserving black lace from dust and dirt using shaking, deep blue gum water, soapsuds washing, and rinsing. It advises stiffening in blue water, rolling in cloth, pinning between cloth and sheet to avoid blue staining, drying, and ironing with tissue to prevent gloss from direct heat.
Inflamed Eyelids Eye Care Remedy From Historic Guide
A historic eye care remedy recommends nightly application of a lotion for inflamed eyelids made from glycerin borax and egg white with cold water. After soreness fades, a lighter nightly film use of white and water is advised. Fresh preparation each night and cold-water bathing for overuse discomfort are advised.
Corn holder lets New York diners eat corn cleanly
A New York restaurant man devises a corn holder that prevents kernels from rolling off the plate and keeps fingers clean. The device features a trough slightly larger than a cob with end slots and two rods with knobs to hold the ear by its ends, enabling placement on the plate without butter stains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
How to Insert Ribbon and Finish Garments
Instructions for sewing details describe inserting ribbon through bends on a back-button waist by halving and centering it for even ends. It covers corset covers starting at back center and finishing necklines of child dresses with either narrow tape or fancy finishing braid.
Cleaning Velveteen Instructions From an Old Guide
This excerpt describes how to clean velveteen using warm soap lather and pressing to remove water. Do not twist to avoid shading. After drying, shake and hang before the fire with the right side toward heat to lift the pile. When dry, flip to the wrong side and place over a thick blanket.
Baking Instructions for Lily Shaped Cakes
Combine three quarters cup sugar with three eyes of aid rounding cup. Add two thirds cup flour and half teaspoon lemon flavor. Drop teaspoonfuls on buttered sheet leave room to spread. Bake moderate heat then roll into lily shapes while warm. Fill with a buttered cream beaten smooth.
Remedy for Coughing Tip From Old Text
A folk remedy suggests stopping a coughing spell by quickly drinking a glass of cold water. For night coughing a cloth soaked in strong carbonic acid water is placed near the bed. the odor is claimed to prevent the cough.
East Buffalo Live Stock Prices Aug 10 N Y
East Buffalo Live Stock report quotes receipts for cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges. Cattle ex port steers 6.50 6.80 best shipping steers 5.75 6.00 cows 4.50 8.00 heifers 3.50 5.00 hogs market lower leavy 6.90 Yorkers 6.70 6.80 pigs 5.90 6.00 sheep and lambs receipts 20 cars market lower best lambs 6.50 yearlings 5.00 wethers 4.25 4.50 calves 4.50 7.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Tennessee Republicans nominate Wright and Raht for governor and railroad commissioner
The Tennessee Republican convention at Chattanooga designated the Homerulette slate nominating T. Ashbury Wright of Rockwood for governor and T. A. Raht of Tullahoma for railroad commissioner. Their platform calls for statewide prohibition by extending the four mile law to all parts of the state by the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennemes
Chattanooga
Tenn
Tennessee
T. Ashbury Wright
Rockwood
T. A. Raht
Tullahoma
Admiral Ged Newey to attend Farragut tablet unveiling
Admiral Newey will leave around August 22 from Washington to Plymouth New Town to attend the unveiling at the Portsmouth navy yard of the bronze tablet honoring Admiral Farragut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ged Newey
Plymouth
N. T
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Farragut
Chicago directory lists population at 2.43 million
The new city directory of Chicago credits the city with a population of 2,425,000. Other items note a flyby by William Wright at Le Mans covering 124 miles in 103 seconds, and political and social happenings in Europe and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New City Directory
Chicago
William Wright
Lemans
France
Denecn
Yates
Order of Eagles
Moore Theater
Seattle
Wash
Mer. Farley
New York
Rome
Anne Marie
President Faliieres
Madeleine
Paris
Joseph Edward Lanes
Calaveras County
Cal
Great Damber
What a New Jersey Editor Says
M T Lynch editor of the Philipsburg Daily Post writes of Fo ley's Honey and Tar. he praises its efficacy for coughs and colds in his family. H J Moogh, Wm F Jungkunz corroborate the endorsement in this advertisement style note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
M. T. Lynch
Phillipsburg
N. J
Daily Post
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
The health of women is described with praise for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials from Mrs Louise Jung and Mrs Emma Wheaton claim relief from severe female weakness and pains. The ad notes a thirty year history, root and herb ingredients, and invites sick women to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts for advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Louise Jung
Chestnut St
Detroit
Mich
Emma Wheaton
Vienna
W. Va
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C. N. Wagenrod
Lockington
John Maher
Dayton
Fred ©. Gremman
FH. Y. Ernst
Tobias Moxley
Lima
Co. B. Limas
West Point
Ind
Clarence Long
Drayton
George Blakely
Chas
P. Lock
Tipperance City
Minnie Rekerly
B. Rekerly
Howard Smith
Piqua
Cora Anderson
Tiqua
Mary Ernst
Rollin
Rex
Darton
Bailey
Bewator Allison
Edison Entertains
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Chicago Grain
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Toledo
Tundianapolis
Milwatukee
Nationat
POW. T. P.c
Pittsburg
Pwow
Hot Springs
Adlai Stevenson
Winos
Dewey
Coal Office
Frank Trunck & Sons
Douglas Ave
Adams St
City Scales
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