Miners Die in Washington Colliery Explosions
Two blasts at Lawson mine in Black Diamond near Seattle killed twelve foreign workers. Natural gas ignition caused a massive blast that blew timbers and earth half a mile, with the mine caving in and damage estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Washington Colliery
Seattle
Wash
Lawson
Black Diamond
Vance’s Death Sentence Reversed in Idaho Trial
In Salt Lake City Thomas Vance, initially sentenced to death for the alleged murder of his wife Mary Vance in 1907, received a stay and a new trial after a six day testimony. Jurors found him guilty of assault with intent to commit murder, with a possible sentence from one to twenty years. In St. Anthony Idaho a three year old boy, son of M L Fuller, died when a heavy car door fell on him at the Far mers Equity building area near Marys ville on the O S L.
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Salt Lake City
Thomas Vance
Mary Vance
St. Anthony
Idaho
M. L. Fuller
Marysville
Farmers’ Elevator & Exchange Company
Thanksgiving proclamation signals progress in 1914
President Taft issues the annual Thanksgiving proclamation citing progress in population growth and harvests, and improved general international peace as reasons for gratitude in the year 1914. The document reflects official optimism and a call for national thanksgiving.
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Washington
Tati
Bunuiay
Grief Over Loss Drives Brewer to Suicide in City
Anton Schwartz a millionaire brewer and Bernheimer and Schwartz president shot himself in his twin apartments. Grief over his son's death was given as the motive.
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New York
Anton Schwartz
Bernheimer & Schwartz
Lile Apartments
Evansville Man Fatally Shoots Wife Then Kills Self
George Foster a local businessman shot and fatally wounded his wife before killing himself Sunday after a quarrel from which they were separated. The tragedy occurred in Evansville.
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Evansville
George Foster
Foster
Clergyman Falls Dead During Sermon in San Jose Pulpit
Rev. H. H. Clapham of Santa Clara collapsed and died in the pulpit of an Episcopal church in San Jose while reading a psalm on Sunday morning. It was his first sermon at the church.
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San Jose
Cal
H. H. Clapham
Santa Clara
Cholera Contained by Rome Government Measures
In Rome sanitary actions by the government curb cholera spread. Officials report the disease checked and new daily cases remain small under the preventive program.
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Italy
Rome
O'Leary and Curran In A Witty Dinner Exchange
The vignette recalls a dinner where John Philpot Curran and O'Leary share witty banter. Curran quips about earning St Peter’s keys, and O'Leary replies it would be better to hold the keys to the other place so Curran could be let out. The exchange is noted in Kelly's Reminiscences.
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Cure for scalp itching and hair loss with Cuticura remedies
A testimonial details severe scalp itching bleeding from combing, extensive hair loss, and sleepless pain. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for months the symptoms subsided and no scalp trouble returned, with the writer praising the treatment and noting long hair if not bald today.
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Cutiura
Lillian Brown
Liberty
Marine Eye Remedy Promises Refreshing Eye Health
The ad claims Marine Eye Remedy cleanses and strengthens the eye, improving circulation and promoting normal conditions. It links the product to refreshed eyes and healthier vision. A second note cites a proverb on honesty, suggesting virtue comes from resisting temptations.
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Waterloo Woman
Mrs. F M Hill of 188 W 10th St Waterloo Iowa endured long pain dull back ache and swollen hands and feet until doctors gave up hope. After starting Doan’s Kidney Pills her condition improved and continued use cured her. Doan’s are sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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10Th St
Waterloo
Iowa
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Quick-witted boy demands food after farmhouse rebuff
A sharp child petitions for food at a ravaged farmhouse. A kindly woman hesitates, noting six children in the party. The boy retorts that they are “children six times over,” claiming lineage to family, country, church, and grace as proof of entitlement.
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Elib Deen
God
Church
Grace
Oysters Ignored by Diners Prompt Poisoning Talk
Test of Time figures Dart and Epperson from Kansas City visit Evan's hotel in Douglaston Long Island and sample oysters. An oyster opener serves many, prompting a discussion on how to judge freshness. Mr Burt jokes that ptomaine poisoning is the only sure test if you are ill. if not, the oysters were good.
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T. 8
Epperson
Kansas City
Long Island
Evan
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Public warning against ointments containing mercury for catarrh. Claims severe health risks from external use and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co as mercury free and systemically acting. Also notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and directs to buy from druggists.
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Hal
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Fr. Cheney & Co
A Realist on Hope by William Dean Howells
Howells reflects on hope during a Sunday afternoon in New York. He dismisses hope as not an angel in robes but a mere Wisp of hay before a donkey to prompt motion.
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William Dean Howells
New York
Hope
Castoria Advertising Copy From Historic Trade Card
An old promotional text urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles for the Zy signature and notes years of use. It includes testimonials about a horse product and a pharmacist contact, reflecting period marketing language and brand familiarity.
Lifesaver recounts near-miss rescue and grateful survivor
A lifesaver recalls a close call last summer in the surf when he rescued a lady who was so grateful she nearly married him. The piece notes sore throat and diphtheria warnings as health dangers and urges prevention.
Pettit’s Eye Salve promoted by Buffalo druggists
An advertisement touts Pettit’s Eye Salve as a quick relief for granulation of the eyelids with claims of low price and easy payment, mentioning druggists and Howard Bros. in Buffalo New York. It notes strong winds and sand storms affecting eyes and hints at fashion trends with women dressing as if hard of hearing.
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Pettit
All Druggitta
Howard Bros
Buffalo,n.y
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