Riches to Alms and Riches Again
In a Chicago tale drawn from melodrama and truth a daughter Emma Wadhams plants years of sorrow as she seeks her late father Seth Wadhams 30 000 bequest to an Old People's home. An attorney finds 20 000 invested for the home and Emma sues to claim the estate as sole heir.
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Chicago
Poorhouse
Seth Wadhams
Emma
Seth
Connecticut
Loring
Coton
Emma Wadhams
Colton
Iis Ice Company
Httle
Green
Michigan
Old People’s Home
John J. Coburn
Baltimore & Ohio crackdown photographs rail workers
Baltimore and Ohio detectives photograph every employee seen drinking alcohol. Since September 1 several workers have been called to headquarters and dismissed. A man shown drinking whisky in a box car was told the reason. All drinking spots are watched and more dismissals occur.
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Grafton
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Joseph F. Turney
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Creek woman Mandy Simon given 99 year jail term and 1 million dollar fine
Muskogee Oklahoma Police Judge Ed I Williams imposes a 99 year sentence and a 1,000,000 fine on Mandy Simon a Creek Indian woman citing habitual drunkenness and troublemaking in court He is backed by Chief Joe Depew The judge vows to keep her in Muskogee jail for life citing past convictions and a desire to prevent her future release
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Muskogee
Okla
Ed. I. Wiliams
Mandy Simon
Williams
Joe Depew
Judge Williams
Mandy
Monster of the rail future locomotive proposed as Quadruplex
The Scientific American outlines a colossal Baldwin locomotive concept for the Erie line. The 2-8-8-8-8-2 design adds a third set under the locomotive, totaling four engine groups with eight 60 inch wheels each. It weighs about 853000 pounds with a 90 foot wheelbase and 160000 pounds of tractive effort.
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Erie
Stephenson
Brunel
Great Western Railway
England
Great Western
George Stephenson
George R. Henderson
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Scientific American
Memory-Lapse Man Found In Chattanooga Under False Identity
A middle aged man in Chattanooga is under medical study after suffering total amnesia. He uses the name D G Harris though he says he adopted it after forgetting his identity. He traveled from Bluefield to Asheville before recalling the lapse and has no identifying clues beyond laundry initials J D M.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Medical Society
D. G. Harris
Bluefield
W. Va
Asheville
N. C
Bristol
Bear chased by six children at Oak Run school
Six youngsters aged up to nine chased a bear into the Oak Run schoolyard in Redding California. The animal climbed a tree during recess and fled into Amos Welch's field where Welch shot and killed it. A barbecue followed the next day at the schoolhouse.
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Redding
Cal
Oak Run
Vivian Brauer
Amos Welch
Welch
Woman Confesses Poisoning Horses to Save Property
Mrs. Margaret Clark, 60, testified in common pleas court that she poisoned her husband’s two race horses at the Elyria fairgrounds to protect the rest of their property. She said the horses were as much hers as his and that her husband had spent a fortune on racing.
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Loraine
Margaret Clark
Thompson
Common Pleas
Elyrie Fairgrounds
Aly
Shutting Out the Light
A Collier's cited critique of prison rules limiting correspondence and media access. The piece argues strict letter limits and barred newspapers darken prisoners minds, urging wardens and reformers to consider prison reform.
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Nere
Man of $1 Watches Operation at McKinley Hospital
John Hoagland aged ninety one refused anesthesia and watched surgeons remove a cancer from his wrist at McKinley hospital Trenton New Jersey The patient kept calm and endured the operation without pain relief providing a remarkable account of nerve and endurance in late life
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Trenton
N. J
John Hoagland
McKinley Hospital
Resin Grading Samples Officially Adopted for Naval Stores
The United States Bureau of Chemistry has prepared durable resin grading samples made of colored glass for use at the still. Sets of these samples have been deposited with trade bodies and will be sold at cost to interested parties. The samples are official for all naval stores regulators and are recognized by Florida law.
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Naval Stores
United State Bureau of Chemistry
Florida
Scientific American
Beaman Couple Marries 13-Year-Old Girl
Beaman Missouri report states Miss Dorsey Davis aged thirteen wed Jefferson Closser from Beaman who claimed to be over twenty one. The ceremony, noted in local circles, highlights concerns over underage marriage practices in the area.
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Beaman
Dorsey Davis
Jefferson Closser
Tonsillitis Linked to Bad Water Says Doctor
Dr. F. Lucas Benham of Exeter South Australia contends enlarged tonsils in children arise from drinking impure water. He notes cases improve when filtered or boiled water replaces faucet water and attacks become rarer.
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F. Lucas Benham
Exeter
South Australia
Orchids From Burma Exported To United States
Burma ships orchid exports to the United States highlighting a trade link. Trade officials report shipments arriving for American buyers amid growing demand for exotic flowers.
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Burma
United States
Train History Highlights Empire State Express Milestones
The Empire State Express of the New York Central marks 25 years of service, having logged 6 518 600 miles and carried about eight million passengers with zero passenger fatalities. Dennis J. Cassin earned the Harriman bronze for safety while 870 class engines gave way to the Pacific type.
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Empire State Express
New York Central
America
Dennis J. Cassin
Harriman
Railway Age Gazette
Alaska Railroad Progresses Toward Fairbanks Completion
Thomas Riggs Jr of the Alaskan railway commission in Seattle says with 9 million dollars annually for three years Congress could fund the Seward tidewater to Fairbanks line. Surveys are done eight miles of road bed graded, track to be laid within thirty days. He notes little hard rock work, maximum grade one percent, coal in Nenana fields near Fairbanks could boost mining once laid.
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Alaska Railroad
Thomas Riggs, Jr
Alaskan Railway Commission
Seattle
Wash
Congress
Tidewater
Seward
Fairbanks
Riggs
Bridges That Grow in Summer and Shrink in Cold
The text explains how heat causes objects to expand and cold to shrink, with bridges expanding in summer. It notes metals like iron and steel change size under heat, so engineers must allow for expansion when designing and constructing bridges, leaving space for slight growth in summer.
Flowers for All Ages and the Wedding Flower Flood
A satirical piece traces a rich woman's life from cradle to coffin through continual flowers. It contrasts a rich boy’s florist bills with her upbringing and celebrations from birthdays to debutante society and marriage, ending with her coffin buried in flowers.
Short affidavit ends with a snake tale
A playful courtroom moment from the Louisville Courier-Journal records a man attempting to swear an affidavit about killing a nine foot snake behind his barn with a hoe bought in spring 1910. The judge interrupts, noting the affidavit need not be so lengthy.
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J. P
Louisville Courier-Journal
New 70 ton cars enter service for pipe hauling
Pennsylvania adds new 70 ton capacity cars to move pipe for National Tube company. Recently 770000 pounds were shipped on these cars for export to United States Steel Products company and Oil Well Supply company.
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Pennsylvania
National Tube Company
United States Steel Products Company
Railways Favor Change in Fiscal Year Schedule
A recent investigation reports most American railways back changing the fiscal year from June 30 to December 30. Among 200 roads operating 271,857 miles, only 17 percent voted to keep the current arrangement.
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American Railways
Siberian Railroad Connects Rich Mining and Agricultural Regions
A newly completed railway in Siberia stretches about five hundred miles linking the region's richest mining and agricultural districts. The line promises improved transport of ore, timber, and farm produce to distant markets, enhancing regional development.
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Siberia
Bow-legged men outnumber pigs in old village tale
A humorous old saying about a bow-legged man who cannot stop a pig in an alley is contrasted with modern times when bow-legged men vastly outnumber swine, making the experiment impractical in many cases.
Compact English parachute worn in helmet for instant use
A newly invented parachute in England is small enough to be carried in a helmet and deployed immediately by aviators. The device promises rapid escape from aircraft with minimal equipment.
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England
The Mendery Mystery of Daisy’s Socks
Harvey hides his own socks, snubs his wife, and discovers Daisy works as a volunteer at a Belgians relief effort run by fashionable society. He learns the shop is run by volunteers and that Daisy did the mending to support relief aid, not for money or status.
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Harvey
Daisy
Jenny
Bristol Street
Newport
de Paysters
van Duysenspiels
McClure
Wireless control of a car demonstrated at Indiana fair
A well known motor car company proved wireless control of a car from five miles away at the Indiana state fair. A receiving apparatus and automatic switches started the car every five minutes, running for 45 seconds before the magneto was cut off, with repeated cycles to show remote starting capability.
Wood Pulp and Its Impact on Paper Costs
Wood pulp, produced by mechanical grinding or chemical cooking, replaced mechanical fiber and allowed cheap paper. The chemical method uses caustic soda, sodium sulphide, or calcium bisulphite to create a soft pulp that is pulped pressed washed and bleached. The advent of wood pulp cut paper costs and boosted newspaper circulation notably in England between 1875 and 1885.
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England
Deductive Range Finding by British Soldiers in France
Army and Navy Journal describes how British troops determined the range of a hidden German battery. A shell crossed the trenches, hit the hillside, and did not explode, revealing flight direction and fuse timing. The data allowed pinpointing the battery and its subsequent silencing.
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Army and Navy
France
Speculation Sparks a Private Exchange
Tam and Dustin Stax discuss the allure of speculation. Stax acknowledges profiting from others' bets and admits warnings may seem like envy, yet he claims the warnings won’t deter the players who view themselves as more astute.
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Tam
Dustin Stax
Alibi Quip Sparks Quick Literary Duel
A witty exchange features a pompous writer claiming truth lies at the bottom of a well and a listener retorting that the writer’s inkwell is not the source. The brief banter highlights sharp humor and a clash of literary egos.
Western Canada Wonderful Yield Prompts Awe and Doubt
An American reporter surveys Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta wheat fields and tallies yields from 50 to 66 bushels per acre across large districts. Reports cite 130 Alberta threshers averaging 53 bushels, with individual farms hitting 63, 65, or higher. Observers note labor limits delay threshing through Christmas.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Warner
Milk River
Peterson
Roland
Bugler
Carr
Big Chance Both Ways In Dialogues From Ladies Home Journal
A witty exchange between a famous physician and an eminent clergyman appears in the Ladies' Home Journal. The minister jokes about medical life and the next world while the doctor quips about not wanting to die.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Castoria Safety Reminder for Mothers Over 30 Years
Parents urged to carefully inspect every Castoria bottle for the signature Fletcher and ensure the safe remedy for infants and children. The notice notes Castoria has been in use for over three decades and advises children to cry for it.
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Fletcher
Stage star Reggie Van Roob faces family opposition
The public has sided with the Van Roob family over Reggie's career move, forcing him toward retirement after his stage debut despite strong family objections.
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Reggie van Roob
Eye Book Promises Youthful Look From Marine Eye Remedy
Chicago firm Marine Eye Remedy Co. promotes an eye book claiming to keep eyes looking young by maintaining youthful vision. The ad emphasizes fatigue and aging perception tied to tired eyes and offers the booklet on request.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Law's Escape Routes Outweigh Punishment, Critics Say
The law offers more avenues to avoid punishment than to inflict it, drawing critique from reform advocates who argue excessive leniency hampers accountability and deterrence.
Red Nose Not Equating Guilt Says Cited Comment
A remark argues that many men with a red nose are not automatically guilty, challenging assumptions about appearances and wrongdoing. The statement separates behavior from appearance, urging cautions in judgment.
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Tain
Emma Wadhams Green
KODAK
Road
California
Empire State
Moon
Daly
Jane Osborn
Western
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Regina
Moose Jaw
CY Ty
Red Cross
Denison
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