Explosion Kills Five in Rhode Island Starch Plant
Five men are believed killed and three injured when a mixer exploded at the C. S. Tanner starch factory in Providence. The blast wrecked the building and fire completed the destruction. missing A L G Chase is likely buried in the ruins. Property loss is about 100000 dollars.
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Providence
R. I
C. S. Tanner
Richard Gomes
John Dautt
Tony
Mike
A. L. G. Chase
Gomes
Dutt
Plan to Get a Cotton Tax Back
Congressian hearing on returning 68 million dollars from the Civil War cotton tax to Southern claimants. Treasury holds about 68 million with South Carolina about 7 million. lists of taxed parties on file, no Court of Claims needed, direct payment to rightful heirs upon proper ID expected.
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Washington
South
Congress
Treasury
United States
South Carolina
Court of Claims
The Item Ad Wants Readers to Advertise For Results
A short promotional note urges readers to advertise in The Item to boost results and visibility. It emphasizes practical outcomes and reach, appealing to local businesses seeking effective exposure.
Mrs Sylvester 82 Dies After Lifetime Of Dreaded Bed
Mrs. Sylvester Raves age 82 dies in Chicago after fourteen years of never undressing or sleeping in a bed following her husband leaving home amid family trouble. She spent life on a sofa or lounge and refused to bed even in her final illness.
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Sylvester Raves
Chicago
Rip van Winkle
Raves
Five Thousand In Prizes For Women Contest
A public notice announces a needle work contest offering 100 prizes totaling 5000 dollars. It is open to all without charge or conditions. Participants should request a free booklet detailing the contest from Buchanan's Soaps Corporation at 225 Fifth Ave New York City.
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Buchan’s Soaps Corporation
Fifth Ave
New York City
Buchan's Cotton Bloom Soap Advertisement
Hygienic refreshing soap promoted by Buchan's Soap Corporation. It invites readers to mail 10 cents in stamps to 225 Fifth Ave New York for a cake of Buchan's Cotton Bloom when their local druggist cannot supply it.
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Buchan
Buchan’s Soaps Corporation
Fifth Ave
New York City
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