Today 25th Anniversary of a Horrible Murder
New Bedford marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the Andrew J Borden and Mrs Borden murders famed for wealth status and Lizzie Borden's trial. The case remains unsolved with Lizzie acquitted in 1893 after a six week trial.
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Close of Virginia Campaign in Richmond Va
The Democratic campaign for state officers reaches a whirlwind finish across Virginia as a statewide primary is set for Tuesday. Nominees include governor lieutenant governor attorney general superintendent of public instruction secretary of the commonwealth commissioner of agriculture and immigration state treasurer and minor officials amid a highly partisan contest and high stakes issues.
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British Observe War Anniversary Across Isles
London observed the third anniversary of Britain entering the war with widespread patriotism. The national gathering was attended by the king and queen, government leaders, and MPs as Premier Lloyd George spoke on war aims and the resolve to fight to a victorious end.
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A Serious Malady In Washington Household
Mrs. Boggs from Virginia reports illness to a caller via phone claiming ptomaine poisoning while Bessie, her colored maid, notes Mrs. Boggs cannot speak. The telephonic message includes a note about toe-nail pisenin as the reason given. National Monthly.
Alexander's Remnant Sale Promises Seasonal Bargains
Great variety of seasonable goods in Alexander's half price remnant sale running Friday Saturday and Monday from 8 to 1 Bt likely in-store event attracting bargain hunters with discounted fabrics and miscellaneous items.
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Malaria Chill Tonic Promises Strength and Appetite
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Ninp of Malaria Chill Tonic as a quinine based remedy without bitter taste. It claims purifying iron tonic properties that boost strength and energy and urges readers to try it at Mann Drug Co.
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City seeks sealed bids for steam turbine driven pump
Sealed bids will be received by the City of High Point until 8 oclock p m August 14 1917 for a steam turbine driven pump capacity 1400 G P L total head 50 feet steam to 25 lbs Condensing our lise as economy of operation is important T J Murphy City Manager Aug 1 1917 Lot
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$14,500,000 to build 32 army hospitals nationwide
Washington reports $14.5 million will fund 32 new army hospitals to care for National Guard camps, officers training centers, and expeditionary forces. Each 1000-bed hospital spans about 60 acres with 24 foot wide wards and includes laboratories, infirmaries, and extended space for future expansion.
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