Cats Cause Breakup in Worcester Marriage Case
In Worcester, a divorce suit cites cats as the cause of separation. Mrs Pierce, wife of Tufts Dental School faculty member Robert A. Pierce, testifies she kept 32 felines causing noise, smells, and clutter. Judge Chamberlain hears three days of testimony. case awaits advisement.
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Boston
Robert A. Pierce
Tufts Dental School
Pierce
Worcester
Chamberlain
Pierces
Dr. Pierce
Would Be Suicide Attempt Ends in Death on Train
A white man traveling from Tucsog Ariz to New York attempted to strip from a car window aboard Southern Train No 80 near Toccoa Ga. A Pullman porter grabbing him caused the man to be killed as his head struck the rocky wall. The porter was injured but held on until the man died. The body was taken to Toccoa and identified none.
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Greenville
Southern
Toccoa
Tucsog Ariz
New York
Hamby Succeeds Moorman as Columbia Chamber Secretary
Allen McP Hamby arrives from Charleston to serve as secretary of the Columbia chamber of commerce, replacing Wardaw Moorman who resigned. He is endorsed by leading locals including D C Heyward and Mayor R Goodwin Rhett of Charleston and brings varied clerical and statistical experience to address Columbia’s transportation challenges.
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Columbia
Allen McP Hamby
Charleston
Chamber of Commerce
Wardaw, Moorman
Hamby
D.C Heyward
R. Goodwin Rhett
Allen McPramby
R. G. Ross
Georgetown
Woman Assassinated in Lee County Home
Mrs Alfred McIntosh of Lee County was shot in her sleep in Lexington area and found dead this morning with a bullet wound to the head. Police investigate motive and suspects as details emerge.
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Lexington
Alfred McIntosh
Lee County
What Everybody Ought to Know Foley Kidney Pills
Advertisement notes Foley Kidney Pills contain ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate kidneys and bladder. Cited firms include The Isemant Drag Co and L A Croft Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Isemant Drag Co
L. A. Croft Drug Co
Boy of thirteen robs store after movie inspired crime
Leo Bay, thirteen, admitted breaking into Baychester railroad station after watching a moving picture show and copying a break in. He admitted stealing eight dollars worth of candy cigars and tobacco, telling detectives he acted after seeing a film scene and that he distributed some items to friends.
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Schindler
Leo Bay
Leo
Picture of Curtiss Flight Wins World's Prize
The New York World offers out of town readers a June 12 issue with a photogravure of Curtiss landing on Governor's Island New York on May 29 and winning a $10,000 World's prize. Each picture bears Curtiss autograph. copies may be worth $1 later. One free copy with the June 12 Sunday World.
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New York World
Curtiss
Governor's Island
New York
Mr. Curtiss
County Commission Rejects Saloon Licenses for One Year
Kanawha County WV officials vote unanimously to deny all saloon licenses in Charleston and Kanawha County for one year starting July 1. About 1500 residents, including men women and children, attend the session and march from the courthouse singing Nearer My God to Thee.
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Charles
Ton and
Kanawha County
Foley Kidney Pills End Headache and Pain in Kokomo Man
Glad to Recommend Them. Mr. E Weakley of Kokomo Indiana reports the Foley Kidney Pill removed his severe headache and kidney pain. He says the secretions and bladder are normal now and he is glad to recommend Foley Kidney Pills. The ad mentions The Ise Man Drug Co and Drug Co.
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E. Weakley
Kokomo
Ind
Foley
Iseman Drug Co
Fe Deug Co
Oldest polo horse Punch Dies at 45 in Hyde Park NY
The famed polo sire Punch died at 45 on May 12 and was buried at A T Jones farm Hyde Park near Poughkeepsie with a marble shaft planned. He lived in comfort for 15 years under J Jones care and was attended by veterinarians. Wealthy New Yorkers including Vanderbilt Roosevelts and other residents attended the funeral and flowers were placed atop his grave.
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J. Jones
Physician Dr. Simon L Elsner Dies In Auto Crash
Dr Simon L Elsner, about 54, a prominent Rochester physician, died in his automobile during a rainstorm while returning from a professional call. He shut off the power as the heart attack struck, the car swerved to the curb, and he collapsed, dead before help arrived.
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Rochester
Simon L
Elsner
How to Kill Nut Grass
The author argues nut grass dies when no leaves appear above ground because frequent cleaning prevents green growth. Spread mainly by seed, so constant vigilance and daily removal of shoots are required. Geese may help, but the writer has not tried them, and vows to keep the area free of shoots.
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W. F. Massey
Raleigh
N. C
Progressive Farmer and Gazette
Kidney trouble warning from Rhode Island man
C J Budlong of Washington RI warns of hereditary kidney disease after suffering severe trouble. He says four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured him and urges others not to neglect kidney health until it is too late. The Ise Man Drug Co and L C Croft Drug Co distributed the remedy.
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C. J. Budlong
Washington
R. I
Foley
Iseman Drug Co
L. C. Croft Drug Co
Johnson Feud Grows As Manager Sparks Firestorm
San Francisco June 6 The discharge of George Little and the hiring of Billy Nolan as his manager by Jack Johnson triggers new sparks in the boxing feud. Little claims an ironclad contract through May 1911 giving him 25 percent of profits and vows to block Johnson fights if unrecognized. Johnson retorts the Chicago contract binds no one and he will not bow to Little. Fans and promoters fear escalation and possible complications ahead.
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Little
Johnson
San Francisco
George Little
Billy Nolan
Jack Johnson
Tom
Ane
Chicago
James C Morton Breaks Kiss Record with Thirty Two
The Merry Whirl comedian James C Morton, aged thirty, reportedly set a kissing record at a New York theatre after a rehearsal. He was mobbed by chorus girls, with an official scorer later tallying twelve hundred kisses after discarding repeats. Morton rested at a late hour following the incident.
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James C Morton
New York ‘Theatre
Casad
Morton
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Mercury Dangers
Old advertisement warns against mercury based catarrh remedies and promotes Ball's Catarrh Cure by F Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It claims mercury harms the senses and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. The text touts a mercury free alternative, internal use claims, testimonials, and a single price per bottle.
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Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & Co
Cardui tonic praised by Lenoir reader for strength gain
Mrs. Kate Waters of Lenoir North Carolina says Cardui the woman’s tonic made her stronger after a two week wash and she feels stout as a mule. The ad promotes Cardui as a general tonic to strengthen weak women and relieve headaches backache and other ailments. A Chattanooga Medicine Co advisory pamphlet offers free instructions and a 64 page book.
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Lenoir, N. C
Kate Waters
Lenoir, N.C
Cardui
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Ten Farmufl Tips for Month Ahead
Practical advice from the Raleigh Progressive Farmer and Gazette outlines ten actions for farmers this month. Topics include cultivation depth, planting legumes, saving crimson clover seed, mower maintenance, succession planting, spraying fruit trees, strawberry bed rotation, improving living spaces, pest control, and preparing for local farmers institutes.
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Moorman
Boy
Gandy
John McNery
Baychester
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The
Olice
Westchester
W. Va
Punch
New York State
Gant
Jack
Ompany
Lenoir
Bordeaux
Paris
N.C
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