Garbage strike halts New York city waste services
Chaos across New York as 2,500 sanitation workers walk out over night shifts. Mayor Gaynor orders rapid staffing, while 5,000 recruits from various departments prepare to handle refuse. Union officials threaten action against scab crews and potential health risks loom for hundreds of thousands of residents.
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Geminssioner Edwards
Be Kidney Pills claim cure for backache and stronger kidneys
Be Kidney Pills promise relief for backache and urinary issues, claiming they strengthen kidneys, correct irregularities, build tissue, remove uric acid, prevent Bright's Disease, and restore health. Substitutes rejected. WW RELD WALMADIA AERO BOMBS KILLED TURKS report appears amid mixed dispatches from war fronts and local notices.
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Bright
Reld
Walmadia
Richmond group denounces Confederate symbolism in schools
In a Richmond gathering, members condemn the use of Confederate imagery in Southern schools and call for replacing war era language with nonpartisan terms. A resolution urges the US government to adopt neutral wording while a monument fund report notes $28,000 raised and $25,000 more needed for Arlington memorial within eighteen months.
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Richmond
Denaune
Willie Wilson
United States
Hilhwy A. Etorbert
Washington
Arington National Compeny
Washes Steton
Acquittal in Murder Trial Ends with Shooting Fallout
Nashville Tenn jurors acquitted the defendant of murder after a courthouse shooting. Henry Beard faced charges in a related case as Joe Beard was linked to Pine Beard’s death. The court scene turned violent as witnesses and relatives described the fatal exchange following the day’s key testimony.
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Nashville
Uternon
Ajon Redford
Aelus
Henry Bond
Deaths Charged to Vermilya Home in Denton Case
A deadly case in Denton links Mego Vermilya to the death of Policeman Arthur Hiswounette and to at least eight other deaths. The newest victim Ruppert, a railroad fireman, died January 17, 1910, after visiting Vermilya’s Rhodes Avenue home. Denton officials report a pattern resembling other deaths in the area.
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Mio Louise Vermilya
Mirdee
Arthur Hiswounette
Iiteh
Omer Houths
Mnore Deni
Vem Ishaysen Ruppert
Sao
Janary
Beans
Charles C. Roysen
Ruppert
Ars
Verniilya
Vermilt
Denton
Hom
Family dies by starvation after self-imposed purge plan
In Chicago on November 4 details emerge of a family’s death by starvation. Herman Letach, his wife Anna, and their 12-year-old son All died after the parents and child pursued a vowed purge to “purge their alufil souls of love.” A rambling German letter criticized churches and named a Chicago pastor. The boy reportedly died first. the parents died days apart. A local physician notes the boy’s death preceded the others. A note on a bed referenced a funeral gown for the son. The case was aided by a lotion vendor who claimed to ease the process. investigators cite self-inflicted starvation as the cause.
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Herman Letach
Anna
Herman
Letach
Nave
Lydia E
Pinkham
Richmond
Lydian B. Pinkham
Woodson Branstetter
United States
Jonesboro
Texas
Lydia
America
Tam
Lydia EE
Pink Hhamn
James I. Lawrence
Vexas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wreck Kills Two, Injures Eleven Near Atlanta
A Southern passenger train derailed eight miles from Atlanta on a northbound run from Cincinnati to Jacksonville. Two men died, eleven injured, including a white baggage master B O Pyron and a negro man Ben Briss. The wreck occurred shortly before 11 pm as rain fell.
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Cincinnati
Jacksonville
B. O. Pyron
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Inman Yards
Ben Briss
Nreman
Cleveland
Turmoil and Violence Reported Near Maine Towns
A chaotic scene surrounding a reconciliation attempt ends with shootings and injuries. Frank Bartley and John V. Kissel feuded. a mistaken name, domestic ties, and a hospital visit are noted. Authorities report a terror atmosphere near Lowellthurg and Arcadia, with intimidation delaying arrests and a large group of white men targeted. The sheriff plans a bid to capture criminals as violence grips the immediate area.
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Lowlthurg
Arcadia
Miningham
Dst
Eigneen
Disappearance and Poisoning Reported Near Norfolk Line
A man reportedly disappeared Friday between Blvefeld and Chanotbesy while a Norfolk and Western train was halted. Investigators and postal inspectors work the case as witnesses recount events. Ads note Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound as a remedy. a Georgia resident praises it for colds. A separate incident describes Theodore J. Perry’s poisoning at a depot, leading to his death after ingesting poison in a drink. survivors include wife and two children.
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Chanotbesy
Norfolk and Westven
Southern Railway
West Bad Abe
Toatins Byachhirs
Washington
Summons for Relinp SUE pt Se bh tin Le BONIS
Summons issued in an early 20th century probate action in Orange County South Carolina. Defendants listed include Rebecca Stoward Sam ikolth Robert Lawrence Mary Maveth Agua Allen Wilat Tobnson Mane Owens Hen Jolson Bob Johe son Hin Johnson Sondonaaen She Ovals Reuben Keith Kent Keith Matte Dukes Victoria Brown Hoh Dale pom larle Warren Khale Agnes Mayle GW Mitchford Conmany Deron nts. The document demands an answer within twenty days of service and notes proceedings dated September 1911. Attorneys Stugging & Dendy represent the plaintiff.
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Sam Ikolth
Robert Lawrence
Mlary Maveth
Agua Allen
Wilat Tobnson
Mane Owens
Hen Jolson
Bob Joheson
Hin Johnson
Sondonaaen
She Ovals
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Kent Keith
Matte Dukes
Victoria Brown
Hoh Dale
Pom Larle
Warren Khale
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Mitchford Conmany
Theatre oMeo
Walhalin C. H
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A. Smitie
Oconeo County
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Primts
Plevke
TD. A. Smith
Ocoee County
Ing
Robert Ket
Stichling & Dmndy
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