Fire Drill At Government Printing Office Causes Commotion
Amateur firefighters at the Government Printing Office staged a fire drill in the early evening. About a dozen workers acted as the brigade, attacking an imagined blaze in the old building from the new across Jackson alley. Water torrents spilled into the alley as workers and spectators scrambled, causing a chaotic rush and confusion before order was restored.
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Pire
Eaid
Jackson Alley
Niagara Falls
G Street
Con Men Swindle Virginian in Raleigh Hotel Scheme
Clarence Davis recalls a confidence game in Richmond where three men lured a Virginian bricklayer to New York by posing as workers. In a Raleigh hotel room, they played a matching quarters game, swindling him of $458 after Davies handed over his roll to Hopkins to hold, as Lawrence acted to cash a check and the group split.
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Clarence Davis
Glenallen
Virginian
Raleigh
Davie
John Marshall Place
Pennsylvania Avenue
Pennsylvania
New York
Daw Vie
Davia
Richmond
Smith
Davin
Timg Lawrence
Hopkins
Lawrence
Army of Bees Sting Horses to Death in Virginia
Bees attacked a coal wagon horse team on the Virginia side of the Potomac near Arlington. About 80 000 bees released from Dr Reginald Munson s hives swarmed and stung the horses to death within an hour. The wagon driver George Low escaped but was badly stung. A dozen honeybees remained and buzzed near the Munson home as the scene drew a crowd.
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Virginia
Potomac River
Reginald Munson
Columbia Pike
Arlington
Dr. Munson
George Low
Low
Pai
Horse on District sidewalk stalls patrolman's calm rounds
A Washington officer on routine rounds notices a horse with fore feet on the District building sidewalk, hitched to a two seated surrey. A man in a broad black hat sits on the Surrey as the patroller orders the animal off the curb, sparking a tense exchange.
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Washington
Cause of Arrest Sparks Heated Controversy and Flight of Horse
A southern gentleman police arrest led to a heated exchange and profanity as he was taken to police station No 1. He claimed not to own the buggy and horse and a real estate agent hurried out shouting that someone had run off with his horse and buggy. The scene ended with the suspect examined at the station amid chaotic testimony.
Doan's Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Trouble
A Portland reader describes severe swelling and disordered secretions from unhealthy kidneys. After using Doan's Kidney Pills her dropsy eased. The testimonial cites Mrs. A. E. Fulton of 511 Skidmore St and notes the product sold widely for 60 cents a box by Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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Dean
A. E. Fulton
Skidmore St
Portland
Ore
Saga
Doan‘s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Burning eczema cured by Cuticura Remedies
Four years ago I suffered severe eczema covering head to feet and lay bedridden six weeks. After doctors failed, Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent gave rest and first sleep. Three weeks later I could move about, fully cured with no ill effects. Mrs Edward Nenning Watertown Apr 11 1900.
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Edward Nenning
Salina St
Watertown
N. Y
We Are Ready to Quit on Poem Aliyah
Letter writer mocks a poetry section in a monthly magazine for publishing a Kipling style poem titled Vampire. They criticize two previous rhymed pieces sent to seventeen magazines, call the current poem a mockery, and vow to abandon poetry to study the psychology of the ax.
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Kipling
Woodshed
A Protection Against the Heat Coca Cola Pitch
A Coca Cola promotion urges cooling relief from fatigue and thirst. The ad touts Coca Cola as wholesome as water and available at soda fountains and bottled in many places. It offers a 2 cent stamp for a booklet The Truth About Coca-Cola and the Coca-Cola Baseball Record Book for 1910 with Casey At The Mat and league schedules.
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Bockiet
Coca-Cola
Casey
Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
Cost of Spontaneity in a Political Mirage
An aspiring statesman declares he wants the office only if chosen by the people. His campaign manager counters that securing the people's choice is costlier than entering as a compromise candidate, framing the political calculation as a price of legitimacy.
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Asid
T Jo
Control of Editorial Policy in Newspapers, Aged Opinion
The Atchison editorial notes deny advertiser control over editorial policy. It argues merchants seek circulation over editorial stance, publishers act as business men balancing patrons and independence, while political papers often bow to special interests. The piece reflects on subsidies, patronage, and newsroom independence, citing the Emporia Gazette.
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Atchison
Ths
Emporia Gazette
Unflattering Truth About a Chicago Doctor's Patient Tale
A Chicago physician recalls his improvised home hospital stay with five measles patients who greeted his daily visits with joy. The youngest patient confesses that fear of more medicine kept them from being naughty, saying they were glad to have him and the nurse chase and slick out their tongues.
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Chicago
Advertising Triumph Tied to Worthy Goods Cascarets Case
Ads alone cannot drive sales a strong product must sustain demand Cascarets Candy Cathartic is cited as a standout success built on merit and persistent advertising and word of mouth It warns buyers to beware of lookalike fake tablets and substitutes in the market and to trust widely sold products with clear value.
Boiled Distilled Water Confusion Sparks Dinner Banter
A waiter offers water to a guest who questions its distillation. Walter reassures him it is boiled distilled water, with a quip about it tasting hard. The exchange highlights comic miscommunication over drink preparation and terminology.
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Walter
Queen's Nurse Praises Resinol Ointment's Skin Cure
Annie Telford of Ballyantral Ayrshire testifies to Resinol Ointment as a valuable remedy for skin troubles. She recounts use in severe eczema and poisoned wounds with consistently satisfactory results and a high opinion of its curative value.
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Annie Telford
Ballyantral
Ayrshire
England
Household Consternation in a Gilded Dilemma
A domestic scene unfolds as Mrs Torking exclaims the baby has swallowed a gold dolla, prompting urgent worry over medical costs and the rising cost of living. The dialogue hints at financial strain and a family crisis amid uncertain remedies.
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Charley
Mra
Habla Ike
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Prompts Cautionary Trade Claim
A historical ad-style text markets a supposed murine eye salve and related products. The fragment hints at a trial or drug claim and mentions a remedy named Tubwe-Trial Biae-loc, urging readers to avoid unsafe formulations and to seek legitimate medical guidance.
Worldly support or service will decide church fate
A reflective line contours how a church’s future hinges not on world backing but on its willingness to serve and save the world. It frames purpose as action over approval, urging practical outreach and mission.
Roosevelt Returns to Ovation After Absence
After fifteen months away ex-President Theodore Roosevelt disembarked from the Kalw erin Auguste Victoria on June 18 and received a civil yet ardent welcome. He refused interviews but answered questions, while his party favored White Steamers for transport, including a luncheon at Mrs. Robinsons and a journey to Oyster Bay. The Roosevelt return featured a ceremonial parade, motor cars, and a clambake with Rough Riders.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Kalwerin Auguste Victoria
Atlia.m
Roosevelt
Elba
New York
Mra
Douglas Robinson
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-ninth Street
Colonel Roosevelt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Collector Loeb
Mr. Robinson
Lourse
Long Island City
Oyster Bay
Travers Inland Club
New York Athletic Club
Allen's Foot Tabs for Overnight Foot Bath Relief
A rough OCR fragment promises immediate relief from soreness tingling and tenderness when using Allen's Foot Tabs for foot baths. It claims rapid warming calming effects and night relief with antiseptic action and mentions free samples and mail order from Allen 8 Olmate, LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allan
LeRoy
N.Y
The Judge Madam Oath Exchange Turns to Marriage
The exchange features the Judge and Madam in a tense oath moment as the Witness notes a 20 year marriage, hinting at long personal stakes in the courtroom discourse. The dialogue reveals the collision of legal oath with domestic life and marital history.
Quote about honesty and social behavior in Smokers’ taste
A fragment reflects on human nature with a proverb about trustworthiness. It contrasts sly men with believable honesty and notes smokers preferring a mellow luxury. The voice critiques lofty ideals that end at social rituals like the highball.
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