Domestic tragedy and legal fights fill the news
Mrs. H B Coney, divorced wife of Chicago business leader George A Coney, shot architect Robert Bruce Watson after claiming he wrecked her home. Legal challenges arise as Oklahoma anti trust law is challenged in court over labor union exemptions. Other items include a Chinese restaurant owner planning to sail to Canton, a Kentucky recruit labeled too big for service, and various regional incidents and political developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Coney
George A. Coney
Chicago
Robert Bruce Watson
Chicago Athletic Association
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Notable Figures and Changes Highlight Early 20th Century Politics
The report covers diverse figures: Mrs. Helen F. Dixon found dead in Denver. Edward N. Dingley injured in a runaway accident. Congressman Cannon taking up golf. Mrs. O H P Belmont promoting suffrage in Poughkeepsie. Rev Gerhart A Wilson leaving the Swampscott church to enter the coal business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhart A. Wilson
First Congregational Church
Swampscott
Mass
Burgess Fails In English Channel Bid
Sporting William Burgess, a Yorkshire man, swam the English channel landing at Cape Grisnet France after almost twenty four hours from Dover. Burgess aimed to match Capt. Matthew Webb’s 1875 feat but was thwarted by receding tides. In Chicago 35 000 spectators watched Frank Gotch retain his world title beating George Hackenschmidt in two falls with leg and toe holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burgess
English
Cape Grisnet
France
Dover
England
Burgess
Matthew Webb
Chicago
Frank Gotch
Iowa
George Hackenschmidt
Gotch
Washington orders gunboats to guard citizens in Szechuan crisis
Washington cabled Admiral Murdock to bring American gunboats into play as unrest in Szechuan, China inflames the region over the railroad policy. President Taft cancels a golf engagement with Denver Country Club officials on his coming swing around the circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Murdock
Szechuan
China
Taft
Denver
Colo.) Country Club
Vatican fears for pope after relapse and medical visits
The pope's health worsened with another relapse prompting renewed daily visits by Professor Marchiafava. In Mexico, Francisco I. Madero faced a mob at Vera Cruz, injuries reported. At Chinameca, General Zapata's rebels were defeated by Federico Morales's federals, with heavy deaths and injuries on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Marchiafava
Francisco I. Madero
Progressive Party
Vera Cruz
Mex
Zapata
Frederico Morales
Chinameca
Guerrero
Mexico
Out of the Whaleback Jonah Joins Vacation Liara Club
Jonah joined the Vacation Liara club and said he enjoyed his ocean trip immensely during a seaside outing.
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Jonah
Liara Club
Cole's Carbolisaire heals burns and cuts fast
Stop the pain claim. The product heals sickly cuts and stops scarring with two strengths 25c and 60c. Free sample offer requires writing to 3 W. Cole & Co. Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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Cole
Tor
3. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Alphonso-Gwendolyn Bride Conundrum Sparks Mock Vows
In Stray Stories a jesting quarrel unites Alphonso and Gwendolyn as a playful mix up over wedding roles unfolds. Ahem the suitor apologizes for the wait, while the other frantically clarifies the bridesmaids choice in a light hearted exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso
Gwendolyn
Castoria Reminder Promotes Trusted Infant Remedy
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine every Castoria bottle for the signature, touting it as safe for infants and children and noting use for over 30 years. Children are said to cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Spohn Medical CO
Sedericiowiate Goshen
Ind
U. S. An
Cream Cheese and Snappy Cheese Sandwich Filling
A creamy paste made by mixing equal parts cream cheese and snappy cheese with French dressing. Stir in chopped red peppers or olives. Spread thickly on wafers or thin bread rounds for tasty sandwiches.
A Worry Even in Eating
A market couple discuss worry in a humorous exchange. The wife notes the husband in groceries dodges living costs but frets over potential profits from every meal he eats, illustrating a counterintuitive preoccupation with prices.
Idle Curiosity Sparks a Wife and Husband Row
A domestic exchange centers on the phrase idle curiosity used by a husband to rebuke his wife. The husband argues the trait is her most active quality, while she counters his taunt with persistent insistence.
Found Right Path After a False Start
A reader recounts health improvement after quitting coffee in 1890 and switching to Postum. After coffee caused heart palpitations, headaches, kidney and stomach issues, stopping coffee led to steadier nerves, clearer head, better digestion, and restored appetite within ten days. The letter credits Postum and cites The Road to Wellville.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Indiana Happenings Across Cities Reported
A Bloomington center of population claim places the US center inside a Bloomington furniture factory window. Glass blowers at Bell bottle in Fairmount strike over last season wages. Terre Haute miners threaten 1000 men if Clinton Mining questions persist. A Valparaiso report recounts a husband’s drowning incident as wife and infant nearly drown. Court records note a Wilmington man jailed for burglary. Public notices include court house dome wedding in Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Indiana United Mine Workers
Clinton Mining Company
Dean's Kidney Pills Promoted for Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a near remedy for backache dizziness and urinary issues. Mrs George Earl of Madison Nebraska credits the pills with relief after a year of kidney trouble noting reduced swelling restored energy and weight gain. Sold by druggists and general stores price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Dean
George Earl
Madison
Neb
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
The Man In Front Versus The Conductor Cartoon
A humorous dialogue contrasts a conductor with the idea of being the motorman. A separate ad praises Hamlins Wizard Oil as a world class liniment curing rheumatism neuralgia and sore throat, urging action over talk.
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Kentucky
Louisville
United States Army
Army
Wren
Enoch Cronkhite
Danville
Ill
Pellagra
Do. E. Willinson
State Board of Health
One Hundred and Twenty
New York City
Manhattan
The
Bronx
Illinois
Ilinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission
B. FE. Glick
Foxholm
N. D
Carbondale
Minot
North Dakota
Glick
United States
Nathan Allen
Kenosha
John R. Collins
Memphis
Helen Dwelle Jenkins
Europe
New York
Carl F. Stoscerl
Marysville, Wash
Moer
Minnesota
West Hotel
Minneapolis
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Juneau
Alaska
McGrath
Irene Lemberger
Martin Lemberger
Robert M. Wallace
New Hampshire
Mary Baker Eddy
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
America
Marconi
Edwin M. Stanton
Lincoln
Steubenville
President Taft
Harmon
Frederick Dent Grant
Daniel E. Sickles
William R. Day
Robert T. Lincoln
Lewis H. Stanton
Jersey City
N. J
Martin van Buren
That City
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Newport
R. 1
John Jacob Astor
Madeline Force
William P. Sheffield
Astor
Edward A. Johnson
First Baptist Church of
John FE. Reyburn
Philadelphia
Senate
Logan M. Bullitt
Taxpayers’ Committee
Reyburn
Hartford
Conn
Helen F. Dixon
Colorado
Edward N. Dingley
Kalamazoo
Evening Telegraph Press
Nelson Dingley
Maine
Congressman Cannon
Braeburn Country Club
Newton
O. H. P. Belmont
Political Equality League
Poughkeepsie
Carter
Il A
Indiana
Valparaiso
Edward Maeder
Charles Maeder
Flintlake
Babe
Bloomington
W. A. Cogshall
University of Indiana
Columbus
Cogshall
Indianapolis
Frank Morrison
Valparasso
Tuthill
Thaul Mathias
Wilmington
Jeffersonville
Martinsville
Cunningham & Gageby
Linton
South Bend
Central Christian Church
Charles Reign Scoville
Lebanon
Boone County
Fay Darey
Don Irwin
Wingate
Montgomery County
A. W. Cash
Sarah Grand
Acorn Brass Mfg. Co
Aurora, I
Trish
Peter Marchioness
Superior St
Far Sore Ero
Ane
Weakley & Weeden
Florence
Als
Lydia E. Pinkham
Natick
Nathan B. Greaton
No. Main St
Natick,Mass
Cornwallville
Lydia E. E. Pinkham
Wm. Boughton
Greene Co
W. L. Douglas
W.l.douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
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