Brooklyn Pole Claim Prompted Millionaire Backing Talks
Captain B F Osborn said millionaires offered over 1 million dollars to back Dr Frederick Cook in proving his claim of reaching the north pole before Peary. Cook plans to appear in New York within three weeks and may lecture to establish the truth with scientists, while Osborn denies any today visit.
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Milionaires
Brooklyn
Pole
New York
B. F. Osbon
Arctic Club
Frederick Cook
Commander Peary
North Pole
Osborn
Dr. Cook
Peary
Fatal forest fire in Louisiana lumber camps claims eight lives
Information from Louisiana logging camps reports a woman and seven men died Wednesday in a forest fire that destroyed several camps. Fire fighters led by Mrs. Ivy perished while protecting Mrs. Ivy's home as flames spread through a thicket. others were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Dryproong
Mrs. Ivy
Big Seal Catches Reported From Newfoundland Fleet
A wireless dispatch from the sealing steamer Florizel reports 45,000 seals valued at 100,000 as a record for one ship. Other Florizel fleet ships report 10,000 to 40,000 seals each. Eight of twenty vessels total 201,000 seals valued over 500,000.
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St. Johns
N. F
New Foundland
Cape Race Station
University Selects Reese to Deliver 1910 Commencement Sermon
Bishop F F Reese of the Georgia diocese has been chosen by the University of Georgia to preach the commencement sermon at the chapel on Sunday June 12. Reese formerly lived in Georgia and became head of the Georgia diocese after the state was split into two dioceses.
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Athens
F. F. Reese
Georgia
Episcopal Church
Ben
University of Georgia
Reese
Electric Bitters Restore Health After Grippe
The Demon of the Air is the germ of LaGripne that breathes in and brings suffering to thousands. Its after effects are weakness, nervousness, loss of appetite, energy, ambition, with disordered liver and kidneys. The great remedy then is Electric Bitters, a tonic blood purifier and regulator of stomach, liver and kidneys. Thousands have proved they strengthen nerves, build up the system and restore health after Grippe. Only 50c with perfect satisfaction guaranteed by GC Whitehurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitehurst
Owe The Argus Prompt Payment Notice
Reader urged to call to arrange payment on outstanding subscription or account with The Argus, ensuring timely settlement and avoiding service interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Prompt relief in all cases of throat ending trouble
Threa ending trouble relief with Chamber lain's Cough Remedy described as pleasant soothing and healing. Sold by Slaton Drug Co. in Jackson Georgia.
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Chamberlain’s
Slaton Drag Co
Jackson, Ga
Postal Deficit 15 Smaller Washington Quarter Surplus
The post office department reports a surplus of 2111356.69 for October December 1909, the largest quarter in the department’s history. Indications suggest the annual postal debit will fall below 10 million dollars, well under last year’s 17 million estimate.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Remarkable Journey Begins Foot Trip to Birthplace
James Fish, 70, a Manchester England native and Valdez resident for ten years, starts a land journey from Santa Cruz to Boston after a boat trip from Alaska. He plans to walk across the country covering all land portions of the route.
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Valdez, Alaska
James Fish
Manchester
England
Santa Cruz
Cal
Boston
Valdez
Alaska
Eleven-Year-Old Boy Rescued From City Sewer
Macon Georgia. Charles R Reid’s son, eleven, narrowly escaped death yesterday in a sewer at Third and Hawthorne as he tried to pass between exits. Officer Tom Avant aided by others freed the boy, who was exhausted and unconscious upon extraction.
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Macon
Charles R. Reid
Third
Hawthorne Streets
Tom Avant
Kentucky Mines Close as Strike Talks Continue
Kentucky district 3 mines in western Kentucky suspend operations and remain closed until an agreement is reached between operators and miners, with workers awaiting a settlement.
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Lennieville
Kentucky
Fire Sweeps Miscissir3i Town Causing 100000 Dollar Loss
Investigation could not determine the origin of the Saturday night blaze in Secdon Mississippi. The flames destroyed ten buildings, including a drug store Duke and Son and several others, while a bucket brigade saved a bank and a few structures.
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Secdon
Miss
Duke & Son
Donaghey Re Nominated In Arkansas Primary
Unofficial returns show Governor George W. Donaghey re nominated by a large majority over Judge C C Kavanaugh in the Democratic primary. Official results from remote counties will take several days due to reporting delays. In Arkansas the Democratic nomination is tantamount to election.
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Donaghey
Little Rock
Ark
George W. Donaghey
C. C. Kavanaugh
Arkansas
Victims and Tensions Mark Six-Week Strike in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports reveal eleven people killed by street cars or during collisions since the six week car men strike began. Leaders urge the transit company to hire only reliable operatives to curb hazards and pressure for safer service.
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Philadelphia
Peace is 10 return: Miners' Union leader predicts brief suspension
Thomas L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, says the work suspension in the Maines will not last long as a new wage contract is being negotiated. He notes tentative settlements across Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, western Kentucky, and the southwest, with a 5.55 percent wage increase likely. He adds that non-union districts in West Virginia and nearby areas have raised pay, showing benefits to union miners. He will visit Bridgeport, Ohio, and then DuBois, Pa., or Pittsburgh.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Thomas L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Maines
Illinois
Lewis
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Iow
Ohio
Kentucky
Southwest
West Virginia
Maryland
Bridgeport
DuBois
Pittsburg
Halley's Comet poised for Yerkes telescope view
Lake Geneva Wisconsin observers anticipate the Yerkes telescope at Williams Bay will soon reveal Halley's comet. The comet has passed the sun and will be visible with the naked eye within about three weeks, growing brighter toward its May 19 peak.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Williams Bay Observatory
University of Chicago
Halley
Vendetta murder in New York ends with three escapees
In New York a feud related to a woman led to the killing of John Lewis, known as Hand some Tony or Tough Tony, on the East Side. He was shot from a speeding car as he tried to draw his revolver. Police believe the dispute rooted in a woman sparked the crime. three killers fled in the car.
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New York
John Lewis
Tony
East Side
Kate Thomas Sinks After Collision Off Falmouth
The 4 masted British ship Kate Thomas, towed by an unknown steamer, was rammed and sunk near Falmouth. The captain, mates, their wives, and fifteen crewmen drowned. only a ship's apprentice survived.
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Falmouth
England
Kate Thomas
Foley's Kidney Pills Ad Promotes Quick Relief
Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Pills provide prompt relief for kidney and bladder disorders and are healing, strengthening, and antiseptic. Sold by Slaton Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Slaton Drug Co
Veterans Favor Chattanooga for 1911 Confederate Reunion
Local delegates to the Confederate Veterans Reunion at Mobile voted to support Chattanooga Tennessee as the site for the 1911 convention. The action was taken at a Saturday meeting of the Joseph E Johnston chapter in Dalton Georgia.
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Chattanooga
Dalton
Mobile
Tenn
Joseph E. Johnston
Section Hands on Strike in Bowling Green Line
Over 2 000 section men on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line struck after wage increase demands were refused.
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Bowling Green
Ohio
Cincinnati, Hamilton and Parton
Clock cleaning sale at Edwards Jewelry Store
Local ad promotes clock cleaning for one dollar at Edwards Jewelry Store. The offer highlights a quick service and relies on the shop’s name to attract customers in the downtown district.
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Edwards’ Jewelry Store
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University
Demon of
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Atlanta
Lacon
Jos L WaGyer & Son
Quanah
Texas
Fort Worth
Dwyer
Milton Winbury
Houston
Oakwoods
Leon County
Orkwells State Bank
Oeestan
Miners’ Union
DeWitt
S. H. Thornton
Jos. L. Wagner & Son
Thaxton Drug Company
Butts Lumber &Co
Jackson and Jenkinsburg
Cardui
Katie Burlison
Goreville
Ill
Cardus
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