Eight-year-old Hoboken boy saves girl from swamp quagmire
Peter Copeni, a barefoot Hoboken youth, risked his life to pull Margie Haines from a sinking swamp near Seventieth Street. He dragged her free, then led her home to a grateful family at Church of the Holy Innocents. The rescue drew praise for the 8 year old’s nerve and quick action.
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New York
Peter Copem
Peter
George Haines
Pater
Angels
Margie
Wr. Haines
Church of the Holy Innocents
Hoboken
Ernest
Seventhat
Peer
Peter Coponi
Akron mother praises Cuticura in adverse skin case
George J. Steese of Akron Ohio writes about his daughter Catha who suffered severe body and facial skin sores despite doctors and various remedies. He claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cured her after painful deterioration and urges others to try the products.
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Mia
George J. Steese
Coburn
Akron
Ohio
Elsa
Catha
Countess Von Wedel Berard Sent To Madhouse By Kaiser
The Sun reports Eagle Switzerland June story that Countess Von Wedel Berard an intimate of the Kaiser was confined to a madhouse after threatening to reveal scandals about the Hohenzollern family. She allegedly planned a book exposing royal skeletons following a failed marriage and liaison with the Kaiser.
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Sun
EAGLE
Switzerland
Countess von Wedel-Berard
Prince Freidrich von
Benlarhanm
Leutenant
Rome
Count von Waldereee
Nix
Germany
Death Rate Lower in United States Than Foreign Countries
Special census bureau report covers 1908 mortality in 11 states and 24 cities totalling 35.9 million population. Tuberculosis and pneumonia top killers. Death rate 16.7 per 1000, lower than most nations except Norway and Sweden. Largest TB deaths occur ages 5 to 24, higher urban mortality, with March and April peaks. Localities named include New Orleans San Francisco Washington Newark Jersey City Baltimore Cincinnati Pittsburgh Allegheny Cleveland and more.
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United States
Census Bureau
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District of Columbia
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Maine
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Michigan
New Hampshire
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New York
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Cincinnati
St. Joseph
Scranton
Omaha
Detroit
St. Paul
Buffalo
Minneapolis
Pitta ‘Burg
Allegheny
Cleveland
Columbus
Loutmilh
Bridegroom Seeks Early State Payment For Delayed War Pay
Anxious grooms and volunteers press Adj Gen Oren Perry as payrolls for troops in camp from April 2 to May 1 await final approval in Washington. Rates run to 60 cents daily for privates, with officers paid in proportion. payday could be about 60 days out and scrutiny rises over earnings, heirs, and share for those not enlisted.
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Adjst
Oren Perry
Mistingians Volunteer Infantry
Thors
Scorca
Washington
Gen. Perry
Women in Crime Rights Fight Sparks Harsh Debate
A letter argues Gov Folk should intercede for convicted murderer Aggie Myers, claiming gender bias in law. The writer condemns perceived feminist “rights” that excuse crime, urging women to face penalties like men and reject calls for leniency.
Hint to the Grocers in Chicago Society
In Chicago the girls with Thursday afternoon off protest because some grocers deny clerks the same holiday. Maids influence household budgets. grocers may gain by granting the request and complying with the demand.
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Chicago
Soma
Feathers and law clash as women push feather fad
A New York controversy over banning bird feathers remains hard to enforce. Advocates doubt the law will stop sales while feathers lure buyers. Audubon societies are urged to persuade women to end the trend.
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New York
Vale of Bird Feathers
Woman killed and others burned when car crashes at 69 mph
Mrs J J Cordori died trapped under an automobile yesterday near Los Angeles. Chauffeur John Heniternon was badly burned and not expected to survive. Miss Ella May Morris, an artist from Pueblo Cal, was burned and bruised as the car overturned at high speed.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Mra
J. J. Cordori
John Heniternon
Ella May Morris
Pueblo
Old Man Horse Thief Arrested in Evansville
Evansville Ind June 26 Leon Chalmers 79 who admits he has been a professional horse thief for 40 years was arrested for stealing horses here yesterday He was arrested here 32 years ago for horse stealing Chalmers says he cannot keep certain animals under singling horses or perhaps similar phrasing
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Evansville
Ind
Leon Chalmers
Chalmers
Ant-Horse Thief Group Leads 20000-strong Search for Boy
Guthrie Oklahoma reports a large scale manhunt for Richmond Byers, a seven year old abducted boy last May in Beeleyville Indiana. The Anti-Horse Thief Association with 20000 members across Oklahoma, Indian territory, and Texas raises rewards and deploys trackers led by territorial president James A. Kirkwood. Kirkwood, a former US Navy sailor, travels with his famed horse to locate the boy amid Gypsy wanderers and suspected abductor networks. The effort expands rewards and cooperative searches across multiple states.
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Guthrie
Ostia
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
James A. Kirkwood
Richmond Byers
Beeleyville
Ind
AL. Byars
Anti-Horse Thief Organization
Texas
Arkansas
New Mexico
Kirkwood
Kansas
Byers
France
Oklahoma Sooner State : A Dowry of Facts and Figures from 1945
Oklahoma’s development is outlined with data on banking, population, and manufacturing assets. The piece highlights bank deposits growth, capital in national banks, and diverse investments in private and territorial banks, railways, utilities, and public works. It notes education plans, universities, and cultural institutions, and extols Oklahoma as fertile land producing corn, cattle, and cotton with coal reserves and timber.
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New York Sun
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BMA
Ife
Indian Territory
Oklahoma State
Norman
Stillwater
Edmond
Alva
Langston University
Chiloceg
Commot Schoors
T. MC
W. C
Orcharda
Union
Owhoma
Prisoner Claims Tuberculosis Cure Revealed on Release
A federal prisoner Sam Coletrain, imprisoned near Durant for murder, claims to have found a cure for tuberculosis. He recovered rapidly in prison and says he will reveal his cure if freed. His case drew attention when his health improved dramatically after years of decline.
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Sens South Malester
Juns
Sam Coletrain
Durant
Coletrain
United States
Pritchard
Wiscace
Caliea
Tailor fitted lingerie and related garments urged this season
An old-style fashion note urges women to ensure lingerie fits closely to the body and to tailor corset covers. It also mentions a familiar soothing syrup for teething and wind, touting a product lineup and promising sharp meat options from Palace Meat Market at 68 W Washington St.
Women in Chicago Seek $10 Week Union for 8 Hour Day
The women workers of Chicago discuss forming a union to set a $10 weekly minimum and an eight hour day. They insist no one should earn less than $10 and reject living on charity. They argue higher pay will boost spending and help them prosper.
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Chicago
Incorporations Reported From Secretary of State Office
Articles of Incorporation were filed Saturday with the secretary of state. The Akron Light, Heat and Power Company of Akron has capital stock of 35,000 and directors including RB A Carr and John H Grindie. The Enterprise Milling and Elevator Company of Milroy lists $13,000 capital stock with directors Johnathan Henderson Edward Mahle Leonidas Kelshing and Thomas Bottorff. The Cosme Company of Indianapolis mercantile with capital stock of 1000 has directors Jonas Burns Edward A Lee and Edward W Lee.
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Akron Light, Heat and Power Company
Akron
Capital
RB. A. Carr
O. ©. Russell
A. A. Gast
Tietcher Stoner
John H. Grindie
Enterprise Milling and Elevator Company
Milroy
Capital Stock
Johnathan & Henderson
Edward ©. Mahle
Leonidas W
Brother in law of king defeats wife in Madrid scandal
Special to T San Madrid June 3 a grave scandal hits King Alfonso's family as his brother in law Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria, 2 years old in title though grown in temper, is accused of drunken abuse and a brutal attack on the king's wife Infanta Maria Theresa. The queen mother fears further clashes as Ferdinand's conduct strains the royal household. The Infanta's health suffers amid slights by her husband and potential divorce or exile options loom.
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Alfonso
Ferdinand
Bavaria
Infanta
Maria Theresa
Ferdinnand
Infanta Maria ‘Theresa
London
Madara
Amma
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