Tragic Wreck Claims Dozens on West Jersey Line
At Atlantic City and nearby, a West Jersey and Seashore Railroad electric line wreck sent cars into the Thoroughfare. Fifty-three dead are known, with 47 identified, as divers recovered bodies and mourners crowded the morgue. Officials pursue cause while rescues continue amid strong currents.
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Philadelphia
Sinbad
Plevantville
Tres Ir
Emanuel Bernard
New York
Sam Bernard
Bernard
Hemitea
Ciastral
Philad
Atlantic City
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Atterbury
Pennsylvania Road
Swamp Root Miracle Cure Ad by Dr Kilmer
An old advertisement touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer claiming it cures kidney and liver ailments. It asserts widespread use, notes hospital and private work, and promises relief with a famous sales pitch text typical of period medical ads.
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Dram Rook
Kilmer
Rat
Cat
Tomer
Dr. Kileigs
Death of J C Babbington Shelby Leading Citizen Dies
Shelby reports the death of J C Babbington at age 69 from long standing throat trouble. He attended church yesterday and died after a hemorrhage. he leaves a wife and five children. In Union, Dr Kathan W Foster shot himself in Union Hardware Co store at 2 pm. the ball entered above the heart and he is alive with poor prospects.
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Shelby
J.C. Babbington
Union
Kathan W. Foster
Union Hardware Co
Main Street
Foster
South Carolina
Parade by Shuford Deus and touted remedy claim
An advertisement-like fragment promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable medicine to keep at home. It asserts immediate use at the onset of a cough and mentions a parade by Shuford Deus as part of the text. The source is incomplete but centers on a claimed preventive remedy and a local event reference.
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Chamberlain
Shuford Deus
Beulah Rowley
Champoeg
Oregon
Ech
Cardus
Old Folks at Home In Praise of Peruna Medicine
Readers across cities describe dramatic health recoveries after using Peruna and related remedies. A Minneapolis letter reports relief from years of stomach catarrh, while a Westminster Maryland writer credits life-saving effects. Cincinnati businessman Markland notes improved breathing and renewed work capacity after following directions. A Brigham City subscriber thanks Peruna for Winter health and kidney strength.
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D.foss
Gibetree
Minneapolis
Mina
Prana
Magdalena Winkler
Route 4
Westminster
Perris
Maralin
T. Markland
Cincinnati, C
Cass
Theone Mikkelson
Brigham City
Diab
Pernna
Peru-Nat
Trouble Probes Russia Anniversary Stir
On the eve of Russia's October 30 constitution manifesto anniversary, police placards warn authorities will use force to quell any disturbance. detentions and patrols by Cossacks and infantry are ordered. Reports also note talk of possible war and unrest across St Petersburg and Warsaw.
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Russia
Aris
Warsaw
Rumors of Amnesty Ahead as Russian Demonstrations Loom
In St Petersburg on October 29 a climate of unease grows over tomorrow's anniversary demonstrations. Reports speak of possible strikes and disorders, with rumors of a partial amnesty and abolition of summary court martial. Authorities mobilize to curb any unrest while political meetings may be allowed.
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St. Peterburg
Russia
Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy Guaranteed Heal All
Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy promises quick relief for indigestion dyspepsia and a range of stomach and digestive troubles including gas sour breath sick headache constipation and heartburn. Sold by Martin Co druggists Hickory NC 60 cents a bottle with money back if not cured. A cheeky closing line remarks that nothing swells a man up like a pretty girl asking for information.
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Tyner
Martin & Co
Hickory
N.C
Fortunate Missouri Drug Discovery Cures Consumption
In Livonia Missouri a druggist recalls three patients cured of consumption by Dr King s New Discovery now in Graysville. One man, ready to move to Arizona, found no need after treatment and calls the remedy the most wonderful medicine. C M Shuford and W S Martin & Co. offer the cure and a trial bottle.
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Livonia
T. J. Dwyer
Graysville
C. M. Shuford V
W. S. Martin & Co
There was a Fellow Named Peto Limerick
A limerick about a man named Peto who sought food yet could not gain weight because his aunt went to his feet, a playful, incomplete verse in old newspaper style.
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Peto
Ant
Burton Takes a Stroll In Ironton Prison Recess
In Ironton Missouri on October 28 Joseph R. Burton was granted a half hour recess by Sheriff Marshall. He met his wife on the street and drove to their home where the couple appeared cheerful. Burton joked about rules while his wife prepared meals.
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Ironton
Joseph R. Burton
Marshall
Georgia Carolina Fair Opens With Promising Week Ahead
Augusta Georgia opens the Georgia Carolina Fair after weeks of prep and large expenditures on grounds and attractions. The event runs all week with agricultural and industrial displays and amusements plus daily speeches by notable figures including Hon. Joseph R. Lamar. Scheduled speakers include Gov. Terrell, Gov. elect Smith of Georgia, Gov. Heyward, and Gov. elect Ansel of South Carolina.
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Augusta
Joseph R. Lamar
Thomas F. Watson
Terrell
Smith
Georgia
Heyward
Anse
South Carolina
Picquart Defends Dreyfus Backed by Army Minister
Paris on October 27 General Picquart defender of Dreyfus and now minister of war confronted an officer entangled in the conspiracy to banish him to the Sahara while the exchange affirmed his past service. The scene signals a stance against old persecutors and a call for strong civic participation as election day nears.
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Paris
France
Picquart
Dreyfus
Piecuart
Sahara
District Attorney Capers in Greensboro for Depositions
United States District Attorney John Capers of Columbia South Carolina is in Greensboro with Judge Boyd taking depositions in an important case to be tried in a South Carolina court. He plans to consult with the Attorney General in Washington tonight.
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Greensboro
N.C
John Capers
Columbia
8. C
Boyd
South Carolina
Washington, D.C
London reports on wartime alliance rumors denied
London authorities debunk United States reports of a military convention among Great Britain France and Italy as baseless. The text also contains unrelated quips about wedding gifts and legal compromise offering a glimpse into vintage newspaper prose.
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London
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
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Syearold
Green Street
Young Lady
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Henry
Oli Mills
Lena Burns
Frank Bennett
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Bennett
Lexington
Tenn
Viola Neal Clark
J. C. Babbington
Pe-Ru-Na
Perana
Russian Empire
St. Petersburg
Novee Vromya
Kansas City
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Thomas George
At 'Plein
Ontario
Chambertal
Canada
Burton
Georgia Carolina Fair
Cos Mound
Holland
N. C
Texas, Californa
Florida
Cuba and
Potor Rico
Py Tene
Reynolds
J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Salem, N. C
Gardue
G. H. Gates
Gatee Brothers
Hickory Roofing and Tinning Co
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