Boiler Explosion Destroys Locomotive Wrecks Pennsylvania Freight Train
Two men were killed and several injured when a boiler exploded near METAUCHEN New Jersey. Engineer Fischer of Newark and Head Brakeman Smith of Scranton died, as debris and wreckage hurled 200 yards. Fireman and cone brake man trapped, likely to die. fire quickly controlled.
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Death Mistake Uncovers Rooming House Confusion
Jacob Baker believed dead after a fall from a second story window at West and Couri streets. later identified as Taylor Dodson, a junk dealer who had stayed at Mrs. Emily Angel's boarding house for three years. Baker, an inventor, had arrived Friday night and left before the body was found. The hospital visit revealed the mistaken identity.
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City Hospital
Emily Angel
West and Courists
Ing House
Taylor Dodson
Baker
Angel
Couple in Cleveland Shoot Night Tragedy Ends in double death
In Cleveland Ohio on March 11 Mike Kuskas shot and killed Mrs Lizzie Szovonya then killed himself. Witnesses say the lovers quarrel over a romance led to the tragedy. Kuskas likely to die from his self inflicted wound. The woman was slain instantly.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Cleveland, CO
Mike Kuskas
Lizzie Szovonya
Kuskas
Rev Charles Hart Dead After Long Ministry
Special to The Sun from Columbus reports Rev Charles C. Hart aged 87 died in Webster City Virginia. A former Columbus resident, his death通知 relatives in this city and signals a loss to local church circles.
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Webster City
Found Her Favorite Again From Buckeye Health Hint
A young Ohio woman credits Postum with ending daily headaches and stomach distress after coffee worsened her health. She recalls hospital care in Detroit where she mistakenly drank coffee flavored Postum. After switching to Postum Four Coffee and Grape-Nuts she reports no headaches and marked overall improvement. Postum Co. Detroit Michigan. There's a reason.
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Detroit
Iostum
Postum Co
Public funeral planned for Zion City founder Dowie
Chicago reports that John Alexander Dowie will receive a large public funeral in Zion City. A 2 PM service at Shiloh tabernacle precedes interment in Lake Mound cemetery beside his daughter. Stores, factories and schools will close as residents honor the man who founded Zion City.
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John Alexander Dowie
Dowls
Zion
John D. Thomas
Dowie
W. V. Barnes
Zion Law Department
Voliva
Shiloh House
Tabernacle
Mrs Pullman Bought A Ticket For The First Time
Special to The Sun. CHICAGO, March 11. Mrs. George M. Pullman traveled east and found she must buy a ticket like any other traveler due to interstate laws. She expressed indignation over the change from her husband’s private car and noted plans to sail for Europe Tuesday and stay through the summer at Elborne.
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George M. Pullman
Pullman
Elborn
Roosevelt probes judge with dual salary link to Franklin Life
Special to The Luna Springfield Wil Marck 11 reports President Roosevelt is examining Judge Humphrey who sits on the federal bench while drawing 2250 dollars yearly as vice president of the Franklin Life Insurance Co of Springfield. Roosevelt sought details via Secretary Loeb after a four month delay. The case mirrors Chicago judge Groesbeck who also has business ties to a utility. Franklin Life is linked to the Humphrey family through a brother in law as co officer.
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Franklin Life
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Grocscup
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Light, Power and Traction System
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Archie Roosevelt Out of Danger
Archie Roosevelt, ill with diphtheria for ten days, is reported out of danger after a quiet night. Physicians say bulletins will stop and the main goal is to keep him calm and free from excitement to prevent heart failure.
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Washington
Archie Roosevelt
Cantillon's Men Triumph Over Galveston Team
Cantillon's men took a morning off then played the local team in Galveston. About 2,000 attended as Washington won 12 to 3 in the afternoon game, proving their strength on the field.
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Played at Holdups Ends in Accidental Shooting
Charles Watson aged 17 was accidentally shot in the face by Homer Wheeler aged 19 at 1444 West Twenty second Street. Walter Madison 1317 Linden is held on the charge of littering as the trio planned a westward trip and stocked revolvers. Madison entered Watson's room at the Colonial and Watson fired, Wheeler picked up a revolver and, unaware it was loaded, told him to throw up his hands. The gun discharged and the bullet hit Watson’s cheek. he is not thought seriously injured.
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Building the Brain Lecture by Newton N. Riddell
Newton N. Riddell spoke at Tomlinson hat on Sunday afternoon urging the embodiment of ideals into character. He argued Jesus Christ was a realist and that brain building offers immediate personal transformation through scientific principles. Riddell announced lectures all week under the Christian Endeavor Union to teach self improvement and happier, better lives.
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Manity
Plan for crusade by health board to enforce pure food law
The State Board of Health will meet Friday to prepare rules for enforcing the pure food law. Rules will be sent to butchers, food manufacturers, grocers, dairymen, and druggists statewide. Inspectors duties will be defined and reports required daily to H B Barnard, food and drug commissioner.
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Department of Agriculture
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Food and Drug
Anti-Saloon League Scores in State Legislation
The Anti-Saloon League quietly aided temperance efforts in Indiana, touting the Blind Tiger law and Beardsley bill as balanced reforms for druggists while pushing remonstrance law revisions. It notes leaders like Grey, Hanuly, and Senator Moore, with Carl Minton among the active lobbyists.
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Anti-Saloon League
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Wood Wrathy in Senate Over Gov Hanly Clash
Legislators continue to denounce Gov Frank Hanly after his veto of Wood s improvement bill affecting Logansport and Lafayette. Wood delivered an eloquent speech accusing the governor of spite and recounting his vote for the Farber insurance bill. Senate debates touched on political deals and constitutional questions as Wood backs his own measure against the veto.
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Week of Events Includes Billiards Match and Oxford Beets Race
George Sutton and Jaks Schaefer set to play for the 18.1 balk line billiard title in Chicago on Monday night. The New York grand jury begins a Brewster Express wreck probe that killed 24 and injured over 100. Otto Kelsey, NYS insurance chief facing removal, to testify next Wednesday in Albany. Aero Club of America plans its annual banquet at the St. Regis in New York Thursday. The American Bowling Congress and tournament opens in St Louis Friday and runs through the month. The Curzon Rosebery Oxford chancellor race verdict will come March 14. The Oxford Cambridge varsity beet race is set for March 16.
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Jaks Schaefer
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Matty Baldwin to Meet O'Brien in West Campaign
Matty Baldwin travels from New York to Thornton Rhode Island to face Rouse O'Brien in a ten round featherweight bout at 128 pounds tonight. Baldwin aims to win and continues on to Indiana to fight Freddie Cole and Gus Bezenah in subsequent bouts, showcasing a grueling westward campaign.
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Good Home Made Blood Medicine Exposed as Purported Cure
A journal cites a recipe using Fluid Extract of Dandelion Compund Kargon and Sarsaparilla syrup to purify blood. It claims skin clears, vigor returns, and kidneys and liver are lightly boosted. A local druggist calls it harmless and emphasizes vegetable ingredients available from a pharmacist.
Minister Merry in Fight in Nicaragua and Papers Seized
U S minister William L Merry to Nicaragua and Costa Rica was driven out of Managua after a fist fight with President Zelaya. His papers were seized by Nicaraguan authorities and guards intervened to protect Zelaya. Merry boarded the first steamer to Costa Rica after threats and an attempted seizure of more documents.
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William L. Merry
U. S
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Merry
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Tosta Rica
Women report six hours captive in vacant house
Mrs Tina Sehneer and Mrs William Amullhausen, both of 1010 S Eighth St, St Louis, said they were locked by six men in a vacant house near Seventh and Franklin for six hours. They filed serious charges and police are seeking the six men.
Purdue Alumni Banquet and Homecoming Planned in Indianapolis
Elaborate plans are under way for the first annual Purdue alumni banquet and homecoming to be held in Indianapolis on March 15, with the Indianapolis Alumni Association in charge. More than 300 are expected, with George Ade, George Barr McCutcheon, and Otto Mueller arranging celebrity attendance. Speakers include Dr. Henry Jameson, Auaston Harris, Thomas L. Sheerin, and J. W. Knoll. Purdue faculty are to attend.
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Indianapolis Alumni Association
Chase Still Absent From Highlanders Ahead of Season
Atlanta March 1 Griffiths Highlanders had a quiet day as Chase and Delehanty did not appear. Managers say Chase remains expected but no terms with Delehanty, and both players may hold out until the season opens.
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Highlanders
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Delehanty
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Preacher in Street Fight in Menlo Louisiana
In Menlo Louisiana March 11 a Presbyterian minister Rev N R Miles attacked the school system in a local newspaper. Principal J B Read confronted him in the street and a lively fight followed. Bystanders intervened and Read was arrested.
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N. R. Miles
Speech Returned to Boy After Hair Comb Fragment
In Terre Haute Indiana on March 11 a 12 year old boy named Joseph Loder son of Mack Loder reportedly regained speech after coughing up a section of a hair comb. He says he does not recall swallowing the fragment.
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La Follette Endorsement Winds Through La Crosse Race
In Lacrosse Wisconsin on March 11 Senator La Follette pledged no public endorsements for a successor to Senator Spooner. Congressman John J. Esch declared his candidacy while Basch’s supporters doubt Isaac Stephenson can gain influence and Lenroot stands little chance without La Follette’s backing.
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John J.sch
Basch
Isaac Stephenson
Lenroot
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Spring Renewal
A vintage testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as curing spring ills from impurities and blood humors. It claims to remove toxins, restore appetite, ease headaches, and revitalize the whole system with a chocolate flavored tablet form called Sarsatabe.
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Editor Shoots Rival. Brundrige Dies in Missouri Valley
Special to The Swan reports JL M Brundrige died yesterday after being shot Monday by A H Sniff editor of the Harrison County News following a quarrel over a story. Sniff's later issue said he regretted the necessity but justified the act, defending self-respect of editors.
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JL M. S. Brundrige
A. H. Sniff
Harrison County
Sniff
Alimony suit filed by Mrs Jennie Hollenbeck
Chardon March 11 papers filed in a sensational suit. Mrs Jennie Hollenbeck seeks alimony from her husband ex State Vice Marshal 5 I Hollenbeck. She names a Chardon woman as co respondent and alleges the two are sojourning at Grange Cite Fla. Hollenbeck is a Republican politician.
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Grange Cite
Fla Hollenbeck
Eyes Ruined in School Warns Doctor on Eye Safety
A Buffalo physician warns that many schoolchildren suffer avoidable eye damage due to methods and conditions in classrooms. He asserts teachers can greatly improve eye health through better hygiene and practices.
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Buffalo
Bes sie Johnson to wed Signor Frederico Martini in Cleveland
Miss Bessie Johnson daughter of Mayor Johnson will marry Signor Frederico Martini of Milan Italy on Saturday March 2 in Cleveland Ohio. The Secripps McRae Preas Association reports the forthcoming nuptials with the ceremony set in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Bessie Johnson
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Signor
Frederico Martani
Milan
Italy
Settlement Ends Pope Motor Car Strike In Toledo
Mayor Whitlock announced a settlement of the Pope motor car strike involving 1507 workers by dissolving the Metal Trades association. Terms satisfy both sides and the men will return to work tomorrow.
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Toledo
Metal Trades Association
Whitlock
Pope
Constipation Remedy Promoted By Blackburn Claims
An old medical advertisement warns readers of constipation effects on the body. It describes intestinal lining pumps absorbing poisons if transit is slow, leading to headaches, neck pain, heart, kidney, brain issues, and even diseases. It touts Blackburn's Taster-Oil-Fills as a purifying physic and tonic from druggists, urging buyers to seek the red labelled package with Blackburn’s portrait and signature.
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