Sailor bids fame on two million miles without accident
Capt Alexander Simpson completed his 71st round voyage from Liverpool to Sydney aboard the liner Moravian, totaling over two million miles with no serious accidents. The piece notes the dangers of travel, the strict rules guarding passenger boats, and praises commanding officers as skilled, courageous leaders in maritime service.
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Alexander Simpson
Liverpool
Sydney
Europe
America
Exploits of the Camorra and a Travel Misadventure
A narrator recalls Naples tourists’ misdirections and tourist scams in a vivid account of encountering the Camorra. He details losing a gripsack, recovering it through Consul Tremonti, and joining the Camorra in a subscription that guarantees return of stolen items. The piece notes the organization’s reach, restraint, and oath based system with storerooms and members from various social strata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cammorra
Tremonti
Cammerra
Scagtio di Friso
Naples
Cascaret Aimed to Curb Bad Breath and Indigestion
An old advertisement extols Cascaret for bad breath tongue coating heartburn belching and indigestion. It promotes a ten cent West Pocket box to be carried daily and warns against laxatives or physic while claiming Cascaret cleanses the bowels and freshens breath with safe, steady action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascaret A & Time
Woman to Die on a Scaffold in Missouri Case
Special to The Sun from Kansas City details Governor Folk’s intervention to stay the execution of Mrs Aggie Myers awaiting mercy. It covers the murder of Clarence Myers on May 11 1904 by Myers and her lover Hottman, the trial and appeals up to the Missouri Supreme Court, etching the grisly confession and subsequent events, including venue changes and doubts of rehearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Anteas Gov. Frik
Aggie Myers
Supreme Court
Myers
Mra
Hoffman
United States Court
Liberty
Clarence Myers
Terrace St
Hottman
Myera
Mattman
Mrs. Myers
Hartman
Jackson County
Walla Walla
Wash
Mra Moore
Bollman Fane
Grand Life of Florence Nightingale Story
A reverent portrait of Florence Nightingale recounts childhood kindness, nursing call, Crimean War leadership with up to 10 000 patients, a drop in death rate from 42 to 2 percent, and the founding of a nurse training school amid sanitary reforms. England’s gratitude is noted as a lasting legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
Ehildhood
England
Husbands Vacation Advice From a Wife
A curt editorial mocks Cynthia for presuming to plan her husband’s vacation. It argues men prefer rugged escapes while women seek hotels, gowns, and entertainments, and cautions women not to push vacation planning. It portrays the wife as well meaning but misguided and urges women to avoid advising their husbands on trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Grey
Cynthia
Tor
Ilanca
Tony
Nature
Fim
Civilzottup
Agarule
Himsalf
Don
Summer Evening Gown Described in Mull and Lace
A gown for summer evenings features sheer white mull with Valenciennes lace. Allover trimming decorates sleeves edges and skirt insertions. The full Gillowy skirt shows princesse shaping and tucked waist lines, with plain mull revers and sleeves. Pale pink velvet ribbons adorn the bust and a narrow empire belt complements the design.
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Val
Corr Sage
Outbursts of Everett True and scattered news blurbs
A collage of snatches from an era column recounts quarrels, family jabs, and public notices. A cousin of Russell Sage dies amid talk of charity and rudeness, a London Fourth of July quip appears, and Standard Oil attorneys comment on witnesses. An immigrant barred from landing, courthouse talk, and rumors about assignments mix with light banter on families and implausible boasts.
Unwelcome Guests and Rural Summer Warnings
Frances Gilbreath-Ingensoll advises city readers about staying out in the country, warning that farm life brings constant labor and costs. The piece contrasts imagined rural pleasures with the real toil, urging respect for farmers and careful consideration before visiting. Also notices a public health reminder about Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children priced at twenty five cents.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Advertisement Details Routes
To New York on the Lehigh double track scenic highway. Connects at Buffalo or Niagara Falls with four lines from the west. Write Lehigh Valley Railroad, 364 Fulton Street, Buffalo New York, or 7 Fort Street, Detroit Michigan.
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New York
Buffalo
Ninnars Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
N. Y
Fort-st
Detroit
Mich
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the Daily Story
the Thieves’ Union
Italy
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Creedy and
Merciers
Husband
Governor Folk
U. S. Supreme Court
Mas, Agnes Myers
Alfonso
Everett True
Russel Sage
Foledo Alvas
Russell
London
Bryah
Brian Boom
Elletaland
Smith
Siarson
Standard Oil Attornaya
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alex Herkmar
Emma Goldman
Mark Twain
Chuggington
C. L. Ober
Grammer
Diva Lakeshore
Mier
Rocera
Undiarapolis
Polis Gas Cy
Aetna Printing Co., (Inc
Deas Ty the
Union Painless Dentists
Bann St Opp
Thes Whee
Indiana Dental Colleges
Delaware
Ohio Streets
Karstadt Bros.’ Dye Works (Inc
N. Ilinois St
N. Iilnois St
Indiana Ave
Virginia Ave
Soth
H. L. Sanders
Wolters
Indiana-ave
Acme Bedding CO. OW
Marvinade
Tony nRos
Central Garage
Jos.r. Adams
Eindeon Street
Mount Jackson Mine
Indianapolis
Lauler
Crescent Machine and Tool CO
Poyneyivania New Phows Ae
Frances Gilbreath-Ingensoll
James
Irth
Kat
Kate
John
Anguga
W. A. Hersey New Phone
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