Robertson Leads In A Simplex Car In 318 Mile Race
Lowell Mass September 8 Robertson driving a Simplex won the 318 mile road race. Grant in the Oleo finished second and De Palma in a Fiat third. Strang rejoined after a pole collision and finished with the crowd cheering.
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Robertson
Lowell
Mass
Grant
DePalma
Fiat
Drach
Buick
Robert Burman
Allen- Kingston
Hughes
Louis Strang
Strang
Simplex
Alto
de Palma
Poole
Isotto
Alco
Man on Death Row Tries Suicide in Church Cell
Bud Zeno, condemned for the murder of two women, attempted to drown himself in a tub placed in his cell by a black preacher after declaring religion and seeking church inclusion. He was rescued near death and will be baptized by sprinkling today due to hanging.
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Natchitoches
Bud Zeno
Zeno
There’s a Reason Why Postum Boosts Health
An ad states Postum builds the body by removing coffee caffeine effects and letting its elements unite with food to rebuild nerve centers. It claims improved nerve health and overall vitality across the body with the slogan There’s a Reason.
Pole Claim Dispute Rages Between Cook and Peary
The article outlines a heated debate over who reached the North Pole first with rival scientists and explorers doubting Dr. Cook while Peary asserts doubt about Cook's voyage. Peary disputes Cook's data and Eskimo corroboration, highlighting a growing international controversy.
Cuticura Cures Severe Skin Disease in Weeks
Testimonial from O L Wilson of Puryear Tennessee claiming three sets of Cuticura Remedies cured a three year skin disease with swelling sores on face neck and body. He notes faster relief with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills and mentions a cured burn on a sister’s ankle and his brother's illness.
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Cutiura
O. L. Wilson
Puryear
Tenn
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Cuticura
Polar Claim Dispute Between Cook and Peary Deepens
The article traces long standing enmity between Cook and Peary over pole discovery claims. It notes Cook’s polar trip as surgeon, ensuing accusations of mistreatment of Eskimos, and Peary allies alleging Cook preempted Peary. Danish scientists largely back Cook, while American National Geographic Society leans pro Peary, signaling widespread controversy.
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Cook
Peary
Polar
United States
Roosevelt
Green
Copenhagen
Heilemann Again In Toils Miss Heileman Arrested Over Hotel Bill
Miss Dorothy Heileman former Lyric theater pianist in this city was arrested in Milwaukee for neglecting to pay a $27 hotel bill at the St Charles. She previously used the name Mabel Wilder in Madison and told reporters she had worked as a clerk on the Oneida Indian Reservation while away from Milwaukee. The case was continued to allow settlement.
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Dorothy Heileman
Lyric Theater
Milwaukee
St. Charles
Heilemann
Milwauke
Mabel Wilder
Madison
Gilpatrick Hotel
State University At
Oneida
Bell offer looming over La Crosse Telephone stock
Stockholders in the La Crosse Telephone company discuss Bell company buyout terms but most business men favor retaining the Independent company. Fears about a monopoly return and potential rate increases or reduced service weigh on the decision. Henry Gund, a major holder, says he would prefer selling but expects officers to follow the majority.
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la Crosse Telephone Company
Bell Company
Henry Gund
la Crosse
Golf Champs in Final Struggle
Chicago reports the United States Amateur Golf Title final rounds with matches including Egan versus Travis and Fownes Jr. The morning concluded as the key clash aimed to decide the championship, while an auction last night distributed 1350 among top finishers led by Egan and Travis.
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R. E. Hunter
Midlothian
D. E. Sawyer
Wheaton
Warren K. Wood
Homewood
H. Chandler Egan
Exmoor
Albert Seckel
Riverside
T. M. Sherman
Utica
C. E. Evans Jr
Edgewater
A. Stillwell
W. P. Schatz
M. E. Phelphs
H. Weber
W. J. Travis
C. E. Evans
I Jr
M. E. Phelps
Rob. Gardener
W. K. Wood
W. C.fownes Jr
Paul Hunter
A. Seckers
A. E. Hunter
Travis
Fownes Jr
Taft Committees to Meet Thursday in La Crosse
The Taft reception committees will meet at the La Crosse club tomorrow night at eight o clock to plan the reception and entertainment for the nation's chief during his La Crosse visit on September 17. The meeting was postponed from tonight due to Congressman John J Esch's absence from the city.
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la Crosse Club
la Crosse
John J. Esch
Polar claim debate over Cook and Peary discussed
In a cleaved tone the explorer Cook is praised for veracity while doubts surface about his Mount McKinley ascent. Scientists ask substantiation, yet honor remains if Cook proves discovery. Peary’s feat stands separately. Mrs Peary receives a telegram from Bert Peary noting Eskimos confirm Cook never left land as gale delays.
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Cook
Dr. Cook
Mount McKinley
Peary
Portland
Robert E. Peary
Indian Harbor
Labrador
Gale
Sydney
School Opens With Ceremonies At Arrival Day
A school opening feature describes welcome ceremonies for arriving students. Miss Josephine Mahoney led the effort with assistants including Alice Alleman Vivian Shute Hazel Sloan Ruth Benning Lorna Statham Daisy Rice and Bessie Argall. About forty girls were cared for until placed in homes.
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Ious
Josephine Mahoney
Alice Alleman
Vivian Shute
Hazel Sloan
Ruth Benning
Lorna Stathem
Daisy Rice
Bessie Argall
Miss Leland
Roosevelt Returns From Pole Quest Sighted Near Pattle Harbor
Labrador dispatch reports the Roosevelt under Commander Peary sighted far off and heading toward Pattle Harbor at about eight knots as it completes its polar expedition return.
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Pattle Harbor
Labrador
Roosevelt
Peary
Gingles Case Faces Contempt Threat in Chicago
State's Attorney Wayman warned members of the Garfield Boulevard Methodist church brotherhood club they will be prosecuted for contempt if they continue sending letters to the September grand jury. The Gingles white slavery case again stirs public action as clubs seek to influence jurors.
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Chicago
Billy Patterson
Ella Gingles
Wayman
Brotherhood Club
Garfield Boulevard Methodist Church
Gingles
Grand Jury
Arctic Club to Plan Defense for Dr. Cook in New York
The Arctic Club of America executive committee meets to adopt a campaign plan to shield member Dr. Cook from Commander Peary’s attacks. They will also arrange a large dinner on Cook’s arrival in New York.
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New York
Arctic Club of America
Dr. Cook
Peary
Explorer’s Wife F. A. Cook Hides in New York
Mrs F A Cook wife of the explorer is hidden somewhere in New York dodging interviewers. She arrived last night from Portland Maine.
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New York
F. A. Cook
the Explorer
Portland
Danish Arctic Expert Praises Cook Confidence
Captain Otto Sverdrup, Denmark's leading Arctic authority, declares Dr. Cook has scientific proofs to support his polar claim beyond doubt and will force Peary to acknowledge Cook's success. He says Peary's accusations stem from malice or ignorance and predicts Cook will demolish Peary when timely.
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Copenhagen
Sverdrup
Peary
More Boys Than Girls In Chicago High Schools
Chicago reports on opening day show 5,805 boys and 5,649 girls across fourteen of eighteen high schools. The male majority belief in shrinking high schools is offset by higher boy enrollment this year. Elementary schools anticipate about 10,000 more pupils than last year.
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Chicago
Yeomen Meeting Tomorrow Night
A Yeomen gathering is set for tomorrow evening with social time followed by important business to discuss.
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Yeomen
Girl Reprimands Fast Young Man In Public Scene
A young woman of the era stops a fast youth in a public incident drawing attention to propriety. The brief event highlights social norms and behavior expectations. no further details are provided.
Evers Suspended in Cubs Pirates Pennant Fight
Pittsburg, Sept 8 John J ny Evers Cub second baseman suspended three days by NL President Heydler for inexcusable bad language to umpire Klein. Chance said telegram notes Clarke also used language and Cubs weakened at critical pennant moment.
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Pittsburg
Johnny Evers
Cub
Heydler
National League
Cubs
Pirates
Klein
Evers
Chance
Kiem
Clarke
Frank L. Chance
Young Griffo to the Mad House
Alfred Griffo once famed as Young Griffo faces an insanity hearing in Chicago. Once a boxing idol he has spent years in Bridewell for disorderly conduct and now appears before Judge Rinaker as his sanity is weighed.
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Chicago
Bridewell
Alfred Griffo
Griffo
Rinaker
Naps Boycotted by Labor Union in Cleveland
The Naps of 1910 will be boycotted by union labor as the new grand stand costing 125000 dollars will not be built entirely by union men.
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NAPS
Cleveland
Ohio
Charred Torso Found In Burning Freight Car Mystery
In Milwaukee a freight car fire revealed a charred torso with a blood pool beneath. Investigators believe a murder occurred and the body was dismembered to prevent identification, with the car set ablaze to hide the crime. The sex and stature suggest a small man or woman, uncertain from remains.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Carrie Nation Methods Adopted
Memphis residents join farmers in a public square march and raid liquor joints smashing bottles and barrels and pouring hundreds of dollars worth of alcohol on the ground in an act echoing Carrie Nation.
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Memphis
King Jum
Miss Tirza Dinsdale Named Association Secretary
Miss Tirza Dinsdale has been secured as secretary of the Y. W. C. A. and will arrive in the city about the middle of the month. Mrs. Bunker of Elroy arrived September 1 and has taken charge of housekeeping at the association. The first board meeting of the year will be held Saturday at 2 30 in the association parlor.
Examinations for Letter Carriers Listings in La Crosse
The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations on November 17 in La Crosse for clerk and carrier posts in the post office service. Clerks in first and second class offices and city delivery carriers are divided into six grades with salaries from 600 to 1200 dollars.
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United States Civil Service Commission
la Crosse
Post Office Service
Airship Collides With Tree In Brescia Flight
Louis Bleriot's monoplane struck a tree at about 30 feet in Brescia Italy today. The impact broke the propeller and forced a difficult landing. He was uninjured.
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Brescia
Italy
Louis Bleriot
Bleriot
Woodbury Hair and Scalp Treatment Claim
Promote Woodbury's Combination Hair and Scalp Treatment as the best for restoring lustre, preventing dandruff, and increasing vitality. Claims include eradicating a "plant microbe" and offering expert advice from the Woodbury Institute. Requests readers contact The Woodbury Company for brochures or local agents.
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Woodbury’s
Woodbury
Woodbury Institute
Woodbury Company
West 34Th Street
New York City
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