Boy Hero Plans to Be Engineer
Michael O'Brien, lauded as a Carnegie hero, plans to study civil engineering after saving two girls from drowning and earning a silver medal and a $2 prize. The 15-year-old from Lexington Avenue was praised by contractors and Nueva Union leaders for his decisive action at East River and his plans to attend night classes at Cooper Union while pursuing college.
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New York
Dinny” Curtin
East River
Daniel Curtin
Hilda Jacobson
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Blackwell's Island
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E. Geventieth St
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O'Brien
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Carnagie Sisters
Michael PL
Lexington-avr
Plaeterer
Pughist
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Siiver
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Schwartz
PH Brown
Zimlay
Elornes Tanfinyn
Erte Canal
Lane
EB Wrest
City Officials Urge Contractors to Speed Damaging Spraying Work
Mayor Charles A. Rookwalter addresses Board of Public Works about repeated complaints over resurfacing by contracting crews. He warns penalties for delays and demands prompt, thorough work. Officials note crews using too few wagons to cover dozens of blocks, calling it physically impossible to finish properly.
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Sarisnen
Charles A. Rookwalter
Pulettc Works
Mientlemen
Tati
Ouyself
Eppinkle
Coroner probes death of Myrtle Wright after noon car collision
Coroner Tutewller has begun an investigation into the death of Myrtle Wright, a young woman killed by a streetcar on a Dewny-st. Near Wastingfomst, several nights ago. Three witnesses say the car was speeding and no gong was heard, while conductor L Strader and motorman George Callahan deny it, asserting the car moved at its usual eight to twelve miles per hour and that she was repeatedly wounded.
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Tutewller
Myrtle Wright
Fomst
Dewny-st
L. Strader
George Callahan
Jockey Voices Fatal Move Looms In Race Speech
In a tense exchange the jockey weighs the risk of pulling up and a jet pushcart win amid a large bet, asking what would happen if he stopped. Another voice cautions that pulling up could mean death by own action and references a quarter of a million stake.
HOUSES FOR DAIRIES Special in The Sun
Washington May 7 The Dairy Division of the Bureau of Animal Industry seeks to aid dairy builders by outlining proper dairy house design and equipment. It urges clean stables, separate milk rooms, sterilization facilities, proper storage, and rapid milk removal to reduce bacteria. Officials invite applications with sketches for assistance and plan details.
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Sun
Washington, D. C
Department of Agripulsery
Rhene
Bureau of Animal Industry
Derryman
Sani
A Change When Coffee Is Left Off
An old corner taper faces quitting coffee and finds Postum Food Coffee a smooth transition. Boiled well with cream it surpasses many coffees in flavor, pleasing old connoisseurs. Within ten days to two weeks after stopping coffee, the body undergoes a great transformation as Postum supplies nourishment replacing nerve-straining coffee.
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Jaya
Graft debate halts fire code change at council meeting
The Benn ward councilor refused to back the ordinance for fire prevention upgrades in basements, vetoing the measure amid debate. Other members supported the plan, which would require larger water pipes in future and existing basements designated by the fire chief.
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John HH. Hamlet
Benn
Nuather
Counedman
Charles J. Hartmann
AM Onther Counetimen
Mipes
Tree Collapse Kills Man Near New Alba Indiana
In New Alba Indiana on May 22 a man identified as Wesley Sroth was killed when a tree fell during work. The accident occurred the day before and authorities report the fatal injury.
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Sum New Alba
Ind
Wesley Sroth
Yeaterday
June Reader Intro Aims At Westward Development Theme
The piece by Arthur L Street in the June Reader introduces the issue with a tale of “development” and the world’s gaze toward the far west after recent calamities. It previews a new serial titled Bindfolded by a fresh author, promising adventure and peril as the hero confronts traps and entanglements.
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Far West
Nevi
Earle Asbrey
Worsted Church of Canterbury Center New Hampshire
A historical Canterbury Center church in New Hampshire features worsted interior decor with framed quotations and draped worstead and paper hangings. The article details the church’s lone summer visitors, the keeper Frank Brown, and the unconventional interim preacher Mrs. Monmouth who served as regular pastor in her absence. It notes local reverence for the church and describes furnishings, prayers, and the unique worship space in a secluded village setting.
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Boston
Mass
New Angland
Wien
Canterbury Center
Sinaroat
Maurhout New Thampshire
Congregational
Aversios
Counterbury
Frank Brown
Fast Canterbury
Canterbury
Degarater
Sarah Eliza
Eccentric Widow Pastor and Church Decor Craze
A fragmented account recalls Mrs Monmouth, a preacher known for extravagant worsted window shades and interior decor at her church. She funded much of the work from her salary, lived frugally at 1 cent per day, and urged followers to imitate her thrift while hosting large summer audiences before her death. The church, lacking a regular pastor afterward, opened services to the public in the old edition.
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Heta
Evens
Monmenith
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Canterbury Ceater
Anton
Nisi
Manmouth
Bray Keaton
Elie
Hitle
Chirch
Fextin
Prlaniiin
Gray hair craze sparks fashion across Chicago era
A garbled feature discusses a growing trend of aging men and women dyeing or styling hair gray. It mentions hats, heat, and the desire to avoid dyeing, noting public interest in silver gray looks and the practicalities of maintaining hair color amid hot weather.
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Chicago
Ty Acti
May call governor on mine labor talks stall
TERRE HAUTE Ind May 2 A representative of the Indiana operators and labor interests failed to reach an agreement on a plan to resume mined output. Neither side accepted proposals or signatures. Secretary Penna proposed arbitration by either President Bonnevelt or Gov. Henry, but definite action was postponed.
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Bere
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Mae Am
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Asaectarian
Bonnevelt
Hanry
Peruna Credited With Restoring Health By Brooklyn Man
Victor Patneaude of Brooklyn and several others praise Peruna as a household remedy curing chronic weakness from catarrh and digestive ailments. Patrons claim two bottles rebuilt strength, enabling work, with recommendations to friends and inquiries to learn more about the tonic.
Made Bad Money In Office Suspect Held In Fraud Case
Wilkin Bo Swarts of a Grareet with fhers in the Raltreln Work in Indianapolis faces counterfeiting charges. Detective Chalcey Manning and agents traced the plan for nearly a year. The suspect claimed poverty and sought funds to feed his family. He was jailed pending federal grand jury action.
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Indianapane
Ande Himealf
Schwartz
Bers
Chalcey Manning
Tam Hills
Cret Service
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Fia Tor
Nine Wan Tannd
Keme AL
Burglary at Williams Home Sparks Curtain Theft Mystery
Local authorities report a burglary at Martin Williams's residence. Initial findings indicate multiple curtains were stolen and property disturbed. Detectives pursue leads as officers investigate the scene and interview neighbors for possible connections to recent break-ins.
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