French Pianist Claims Unsinkable Ship Secret at Sarhevees Tests
In Paris on September 6 a Clermont musician claimed to hold a secret to keep ships from sinking. A pond demonstration with a submarine and a model battleship showed they remained afloat after damage. Officials awaited a formal contract before larger experiments, leaving observers unsure. A report was sent to the admiralty.
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Paris
Clermont
Ministry
Chateau de Sarhevees
Admiralty
Frightened Mak Falls On Snake Injuring Himself
Evansville dispatch reports George Hollingsworth a farmer near Decker Indiana stepped on a log over a ditch and saw a large viper. Startled he fell onto the snake killing it but fracturing his collar bone in the mishap.
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Evansville
Ind
George Hollingsworth
Decker
Bugville Romance Ends in Wedding Anderson Indiana
Mr and Mrs Max Mapes Ellis wed in Anderson Indiana beginning their wedding trip The groom holds the entomology chair at Indiana University and the bride Marion Durbin of the city plans to be an assistant enzymologist The Durbin family is connected to former Governor W T Durbin and Vincennes University president Horace Ellis is the groom s father
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D. H. Durbin
W. T. Durbin
Mr. Ellis
Horace Ellis
Vincennes University
Boy 12 Drowns In Indiana Pool
Arthur McKinney aged 12 drowned in the artesian bath house pool in Terre Haute Indiana last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Arthur McKinney
Preacher labels Roosevelt and King Edward as same class
Rev B G Baker arrived in Evansville to lead Immanuel Presbyterian. He criticizes Roosevelt Africa hunt and equates the former president with King Edward, saying both set bad examples for youth by endorsing killing animals and gambling.
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Evansville
Ind
B. G. Baker
London
Eng
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Africa
King Edward
Watch Found On Old Battle Battlefield
Marion Indiana September 6 William H Brock owner of the land where the Mississinewa battle between whites and redmen was fought preserves a gold watch found more than a foot below the surface during trench digging more than three years ago. He says the watch keeps perfect time and would not part with it though offered a fancy price. Brock also has other relics found on the battlefield since making the area his home.
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Marion
Ind
William H. Brock
Mississinewa
Brock
Battle Field
National Allied Tobacco Trades formed to fight reformers
Twenty five top tobacco manufacturers dealers and allied interests formed the National Allied Tobacco Trades association in Chicago. The group plans a nationwide campaign to sway sentiment against reformers and to oppose prohibition efforts including a Florida state constitutional amendment set for next fall.
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Chicago
United States
National Allied Tobacco Trades Association
W. Co. T.U
Florida
Indiana Letter Carriers Gather at New Castle
New Castle Ind Sept 6 The Indiana Letter Carriers association convened here today Each county organization is represented by two to six delegates.
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Indiana
New Castle
Ind
Indiana Letter Carriers’ Association
Changes of cashiers name sale of stock
Portland Ind Sept 6 Thirty seven and one half shares of stock held by Cashier George R Houser in the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Bryant have been purchased by Fred Holmes of Chicago formerly of Portland who will become cashier Houser retires because of ill health.
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Portland
Ind
George R. Houser
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Bryant
Fred Holmes
Chicago
Houser
Thorton laments royalties while Grand Opera House hosts acts
James Thorton speaks on meager royalties from "When You Were Sweet Sixteen" as Grand Opera House presents a diverse bill led by Lasky's Imperial Musicians. He notes publishers' control and the shift from past song profits to modern earnings, while the show features more than thirty performers across acts.
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Rand Opera
New York World
Harry Kennedy
Paul Kresser
Stephen Adams
Nancy Lee
the Grand
Lasky
Imperial Musicians
New Superba at Park Theater thrills Hanlons crowd
Hanlons present a largely new pantomime at Park Theater with Pico the clown and a large chorus. The show features Hilda Carle and her Twelve Military Suffragettes, a jungle scene with Col Roosevelt among tigers and elephants, and a gatling gun finale. Major theater notes advertise Majestic and Empire fare and the Lady Buccaneers burlesque at Empire.
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Park Theater
Hanlon
Fred Hanlon
Pico
William Hanlon II
Hilda Carle
Bess Rosa
Valvene
Trask
Africa
Col. Roosevelt
Tropics
Cascarets Claim Broad Popularity and Battle Imitators
The ad extols Cascarets as used by millions daily and for years, noting vast purchase volumes and endorsements while warning against imitators and counterfeit versions seeking unearned profits. It portrays a loyal customer base and substantial investment in promotion.
Cascarets Offer Safe Harmless Digestion Support
It proclaims Cascarets as a time tested remedy for digestive health. The ad claims they cleanse purify and strengthen the digestive canal and act like exercise for bowel muscles. It stresses safety for children and universal reliability as a vegetable product.
Dishonest Sales Tactics Warn About Health Risks
A warning against dishonest sellers touting a bogus “Just as Good” line and urging buyers to avoid bulk purchases. The ad promotes Sterling Remedy Company Cascarets and a Ten Cent Vest Pocket box, stressing authenticity and urging readers to request genuine products.
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Sterling Remedy Company
Wonderland Park Airdome to Stage A Birthday Surprise
Wonderland Park at the Airdome presents A Birthday Surprise a two act musical farce by Eleanore Le Croix Flaig during state fair week. The production promises wholesome fun with new songs and high standard interpolated music. A special fireworks display is planned after the second show Tuesday and again on Thursday.
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Wonderland Park
Airdome
Wonderland
Airdome Musical Comedy Company
Eleanore le Croix Flaig
Abruzzi Duke to Write Story of Himalayan Expedition
Rome Sept 6 The Duke of the Abruzzi plans to become an author after returning to Italy from Bombay on the Oceana. He will meet the Czar of Russia and likely arrange a marriage to a Russian princess. The party including the Duke and Duchess of Aosta will travel abroad with a concealed itinerary and apparently will not visit America.
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Rome
Abruzzi
Italy
Bombay
Oceana
Russia
Aosta
America
Properity Bill Lowers Beverly Tax Rate
Beverly officials announce a new tax rate of 15.40 dollars for the coming year, a 32 percent drop from last year, aided by population growth from the summer influx and President Taft's visit at the Myopia course. Secretary Knox present during the golf outing contributed to the news.
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Beverly
Taft
Myopia
Philander C. Knox
Glerygmen Prefer Cigar To This Home
The John C. Mercer Home for Disabled Clergymen in Ambler near Philadelphia closes after 21 years. Rev. W. J. Jones remains the sole occupant after Ann Jane Mercer, founder from a Pennsylvania family, left a will barring tobacco users. only 15 clergymen ever joined, renouncing tobacco.
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Philadelphia
John C. Mercer
Ambier
W. J. Jones
Windom
Ann Jane Mercer
Pennsylvania
Frederick Stockholm Dies After Rare Muscle Collapse
Frederick Stockholm died at St. John's Hospital Yonkers two weeks after his thighs and forearms snap in a muscular contraction while at his desk in the Otis Elevator Co office. The rare case drew medical interest as he likely would have recovered if not for heart failure triggered by the shock.
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New York
Frederick Stockholm
Otis Elevator Company
St. John's Hospital, Yonkers
Stockholm
Haldeman Marries Harrisburg Maiden in New York
Donald S. Haldeman, heir to a million dollar Cameron estate, wed Mary Kelley a poor Harrisburg girl at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York. Checks indicate $17,000 was spent on dresses and diamonds the day after the ceremony. He has returned to his mother’s country estate as his bride remains in Harrisburg.
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Harrisburg
Donald S. Haldeman
United State
Simon Cameron
Mary Kelley
New York
Councilman Sues Over Slander in City Fight
Cincinnati report says Councilman Edwin E. Kellogg sues Councilman Wesley Rippey for 1000?000 damages alleging slander over an affidavit about a $300 city lot sale. Kellogg claims Rippey used a false document. Rippey is linked to the Longworth estate. The suit caps a heated political clash.
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Cincinnati
Edwin E. Kellogg
Wesley Rippey
Kellogg
Jacob Kihm
Rippey
Longworth
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Forepaugh Stock CO
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Lauch
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Weber
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Castoria
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