Diptheria Antitoxin Foils Disease, Saves Lives
New York report credits antitoxin with dramatically lowering diphtheria deaths. In Baltimore 602 treated cases yielded 53 deaths, an 8.80 percent rate, while laryngeal diphtheria drops to 36 percent mortality. Early and widespread use praised. figures from Stokes, Welch, and city hospitals highlight substantial declines nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baltimore
William Royal Stokes
Dr. Stokes
Welch
Johns Hopkins University
Europe
Cone
W. G Bissell
Buffalo
Health Department
St. Louis
Paterson
N. J
Newark
Nation to honor John Marshall's name
Nation and states will observe John Marshall day on February 4 to mark the 100th anniversary of his inauguration as chief justice. Washington events will involve the president, the Supreme Court, and Congress with widespread suspensions of judicial business. Marshall, born 1755 in Germantown Virginia, served 34 years until his death in 1835, shaping American constitutional law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Marshall
Virginia
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Congress
American Bar Association
Marshall
United States
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia
Germantown
England
Patrick Henry
Ufe
Pinckney
Gerry
France
Liberty
Bell
Giant teacher hired for unruly mountaineer pupils
At Rock Ridge schoolhouse near Connellsville J T Baker a six foot giant teacher uses force rather than persuasion. When two boys fought one cut the other on the wrist and needed dressing after the incident. An artery was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Ridge
Connellsville
Backwoods
J. T. Baker
Fragmentary report on student injury and staff turnover
A boy arrived severely injured from blood loss and a nearby scene is sketched. The text notes continuing instability in female staff at a local school, with no woman holding a position longer than a few weeks.
Minister 75 Years in Hanover Shines as World’s Oldest Clergy
Rev. Daniel J. Haner D D of Hanover Pa has served as a gospel minister for 75 years and is regarded as the oldest clergyman alive. Though approaching ninety five, his mind remains lucid as he enjoys retirement at home amid family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Daniel J. Haner
Conductor Saves Crew by Jarring Dynamite Car From Powder
Peter Strome of the Central Railroad risked death to uncouple a dynamite car from a powder car amid a fire after a collision on Train 424. He and fellow workers fled as flames threatened explosion. the engineer moved the cars away and the dynamite did not detonate. The incident marks one of the railroad’s bravest deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
San
Peter Strome
Central Railroad
Lan Fiernan
Big 407
Record Fish Haul Nets 10 000 Pounds In Gloucester Creek
Gloucester City fishermen John Quinn and Jeff Ayres hauled about 10 000 pounds of German carp white and yellow perch and catfish in a drag net along Big Timber creek during ten hours. The catch, the largest in the area, was piled above the Washington park stone wall and shipped via wagons from Westfield station after sale to New York and Philadelphia merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester City
N. J
Jan. K
John Quinn
Jeff’ Ayres
Big Timber Creek
Washington Park
Philadelphia
New York
Westfield Station
Swedesboro Bank Director Dies Suddenly in Carriage
Charles J. Wolf, director of the Swedesboro national bank and a Woolwich township farmer, died of heart failure near Swedesboro after attending a directors meeting. He was found slumped in his carriage by neighbor John Roberts as his horse trotted along toward town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedesboro
N. J
Charles J. Wolf
Swedesboro National Bank
Remarkable Catarrh Remedy Promises Fast Relief
An article extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a universal cure for catarrh anywhere in the body. It claims rapid relief from coughing and throat clearing, stresses non use of minerals, and notes price and accessibility at druggists for 60 cents. It warns against habitual substances like cocaine or morphine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Stuart
Rough Riding Ahead for Teddy
New York reports that while Theodore Roosevelt may be a popular pick, party bosses like Hanna Platt and Quay will shape the Republican nomination. Odell is viewed as a strong potential candidate, with de fections and delegation dynamics likely to influence the 1940 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Benj. B. Odell, Jr
New York
Roosevelt
Hanna, Platt
Teddy
Quay
Pennsylvania
Platt
Connecticut
New Jersey
Vanna
Flatt
West
Odell
Married in Suit of Stolen Clothes in South Carolina
In Due West a celebrated wedding drew many students and townspeople. Do M Boyd, a local detective, spotted the bride wearing a suit reportedly stolen from his college room. Investigation next day showed the groom borrowed the suit from a Black man who was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due West
S. C
Do. M. Boyd
Mr. Boyd
Amnesiac Stranger Hailed For Epilepsy Clue In NY
A man in Albany unable to recall his name or address wandered to police then to a hospital. He answered only I dont know and later was treated as a possible epilepsy case. A knife with initials M. V. may help ID him once faculties return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
M. V
First Joint Nebraska Senate Ballot Declares Division
Lincoln Neb Jan 16 the Nebraska legislature held the first joint ballot for United States senator. Republicans Thompson Merklejohn Rosewater Currie Hinshaw Crounse Haener plus fusionist W H Thompson and others received votes. The tally shows Rosewater leading among Republicans with 138 and fusionist Thompson with 53.
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Lincoln
Neb
United States
Nebraska
D. E. Thompson
Merklejohn
Rosewater
Currie
Hinshaw
Crounse
Haener
W. H. Thompson
Porto Ricans Rushed to Gaelic for Hawaii Passage
Two car loads of Porto Ricans stranded at Wadsworth were hurried onto the steamer Gaelic at the last minute and sent to Hawaii while others were kept back. An advertisement urges Hood's Sarsaparilla to strengthen nerves by enriching the blood and claims Hood's Pills cure sick headache at 35 cents.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Wadsworth
Hawaii
Dining and Travel Ad Listing Photographs at Clark Place
I, D. and W. Sleeping and Chair Cars between Indianapolis and Quincy. DIL Imported Frankfurters with sauerkraut Dutch lunch to order. Monninger's at 116 N Wil sts Ohio and Illinois. Clark, 116 N Wilst. is the place. His photographs the best at lowest price.
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Indianapolis
Quincy
Dil
Monninger’s
Ohio
Ilinois-sts
Clark
Wilst
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Teething Remedy
Old newspaper line promoting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Claims soothing effect, gum softening, pain relief, wind colic cure, and diarrhea remedy. Sells for twenty five cents per bottle with cash or payments offered. Includes address 313 E Washington St and products like trunks telescopes and harness.
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Washington St
Fine California Wines and Spirits Ad
A concise local notice lists fine California wines brandies and bottled goods. Address shown at Schuller’s 20 North Meridian Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Schuller
Meridian St
Sure to Grow Hair Remedy Promises Rapid Growth
An advertisement touts a pure vegetable hair growth remedy that stimulates roots and promotes rapid growth. The Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati offers a free trial package by mailing name and address with a two cent stamp, claiming safety for children and adults and targeting dandruff, thinning hair, and baldness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altenheim Medical Dispensary
Butterfield Building
Cincinnati
City Ticket Office schedule and express connections
Card lists ticket offices in Chicago and Louisville plus night and morning express trains. It shows departures and arrivals between Chicago, Anderson, Union City, Cleveland, New York, Boston and other points with times and accommodations. The document records schedules for the Chicago night express, vestibule and railroad services, including the Monon accommodation and Knickerbocker line services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-st. Chicago
Chicago Ft
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
Train Schedule Fragments Show Benton Harbor and Wabash Times
Readable train timing fragments indicate Benton Harbor express departures at 2.50 pm and 8.35 pm to Wabash with accommodation noting 450 pm and 3.25 am. The data presents partial schedule details for the passenger service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Wabash
Chicago and St Louis rail schedule extract
A fragmented timetable lists St Louis line and Chicago line departures and arrivals with various trains including Lafayette and Chicago Fast Mail. It shows times such as 7.4 am to 5.46 pm and references to express and limited services with multiple stopping patterns.
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St. Louis
St. L. S. W. Lim
St. Louis Limited
T. H. & Mattoon Ac
Louis Ex
Lafayette
Chicago Fast Mail
Chicago
Transit Schedule Fragments for Cincinnati and Neighbors
Readable rail and transit times for Cincinnati and nearby Greensburg and St. Louis routes. Mentions ex departures and arrivals with multiple partial times, including morning and evening windows. The text lists connections, delays, and cross routes, reflecting a fragmented schedule page.
Transit timetable fragment for Peoria Bloomington route
Timetable fragment shows trips between Peoria and Bloomington with times around breakfast and evening hours. Entries include departures at 811.50 am and 410 pm from Champaign, plus other listed times.
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Peoria
Bloom
M&ex
Peoria & Bloomington
Fex
Cesseeseeree
Champaign
Peoria & Bloom
Springfield and Columbus Line Train Arrivals and Schedules
Railroad timetable fragment lists connections and speeds for the Springfield and Columbus line with various stops including Vandals St L and West T H and St L, details on express and local trains, arrival times such as 4.40 pm and 2.40 pm, and notes for Lake Erie and Western routes with mileage and times like 7.0 pm and 10.2 percent. The legible items reference multiple railroad companies and interchange points in a historic schedule snippet.
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Connellsville, Pa
Rev. Haner
Strome
FISH
Dead Man
Mock
Hood
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
Morton Place
Central-ave
Anna R. Meyer
Old
Ind
Freaney Bros
Ohiosz
Garland
C. Koehring & Bro
R.F. Stone
Ohio Street
Chas. D. Githens
A. B. Melville
Indiana
Peterson
Pennsylvania Street
Brown
Bates House
Bates House Pharmac
Penimvitayal
Chichester
7Lara Mall
von Drugglats
Chicheater Chemical Co
Madison Scuare
PHILA
Jmcinnath
Drugrisis
Elect Fees
Bence
Basi Sas
Ee Sloan Drug CO CO
W. Washingtom St. Indiaman
San Francisco
Is. Ind
Dally
St. L.ry
Big Four
Reatys City Ticket Office
Louisville
Railway
Monen Ekoute
Cleveland Line
Anderson
Benton Harbor Line
ST. Louis Line
Greensburg
N. Ver
Louis
Cincinnati Lin
Peoria Line
Springfield and
Columbus
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Darton
Ilway
City Ticket Office
W. Wash
Dayton
Dayton Lim
Tol
Ington St
Pennsylvania Lines
Vandals
T. H
St. L
West T. H
West Western Express
Effingham
St. L. Fast i Bt
L and West
Indiana, Decatur & Western Ry
St. Lm & Ex
Tuscola
Dec
St. L. F
Lake Erie & Western
R. EH
Mich
Chi. Lim
L’porte
Columbus & Spring
Lynn
Darton and Xenia
Spencer Acc
Eeeseeee
In & Louia
Logans
Iilingis
Phil
Louis Rich
Col
Piqua
Logansport
Martinsville Ace
Knights
Rich
N.Y
Balti
Wash
Dayton & Spring
Springfield
Columb's
Colum
Lou Martins
Pittsburg & Hast
Martinsville
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