Pittsburg Naptha Explosion Destroys Sheraden Yards
A catastrophic naptha car explosion at the Pan Handle Sheraden yards in Pittsburg killed and seriously burned scores of people. The flames swept miles, triggering a second blast that wrecked the Seymour hotel and nearby structures as crowds watched in horror.
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Pittsburg
Sheraden
Pan Handle
Harry F. Smithey
Lever
Dennison Ohio
William Taylor
Uhrichsville
Ohio
Elmer Hunt
Albert McKean
John Swan
Dallas Byrd
Sistersville
W. Va
Charlester Hertig
Chestnut Mines
W. E. Wright
Bheraden
Douds
Mercy Hospital
David Smith
Allegheny Hospital
Corks Run
Hiplenborough
Mont Pelee
Prodigal Son Theme Sermon by Rev Talmage in Chicago
In Chicago on May 11 the Rev Frank De Witt Talmage speaks on Luke fifteen guiding prodigal imagery. He portrays a family torn by a son departing, describes the parents grief and the local temptations of sin, and urges repentance under the cross.
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Chicago
Frank de Witt Talmage
Goodby
Frank
Y W C A April 1902 Secretary Report Highlights
The April report notes steady use of the reading rest and lunch rooms with 2000 meals served. The Home is praised daily with 27 regular roomers and 7 transients. Devotions at 7 am averaged high, and the employment bureau saw 113 jobs offered but only 26 applicants, 18 positions filled. Educational classes closed except mandolin. Visits by Miss Kyle and Miss Dunn marked the board meeting.
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Klye
Dunn
Death of Gen C H T Collis Former Philly Official
Gen C H T Collis of New York died after an operation at Bryn Mawr hospital following a Gettysburg country estate visit. Born in 1838 in Ireland, he rose from private to major general in the Civil War and later served as city solicitor of Philadelphia and director of city trusts before becoming New York public works commissioner under Mayor Strong. Mrs Collis is traveling in northern Russia and will sail home.
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Charlie
Hiim
C. H. T. Collis
New York
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Gettysburg
Collis
Philadelphia
Mayor Strong
Picture Framing at Maker's Corner
Maker's at the corner of John and Merrimack streets offers framing services with a fine line of new mouldings. Their work is described as first class with prices always the lowest. George E. Maker, corner John and Merrimack streets.
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John and
Merrimack Streets
George E. Maker
Dean's Ointment Cures Leg Sore, Lenhart Claims
C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green reports a burning itching leg sore caused tortures and asserts Dean's Ointment relieved the pain and effected a permanent cure.
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Dean
C. W. Lenhart
Bowling Green
Claybornes Book Store on Merrimack Street
Lawler's Book Store at 79 Merrimack Street features The Claybornes in a readable catalog entry. The notice highlights location and the items available, presenting a concise business listing style.
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Lawler’s Book Store
Merrimack Street
Tragic double death after Epworth League meeting
In Lewiston Idaho on May 13 a 19 year old Miss Minnie Booth and Dr F J Leadbrook a married Minnesota physician who cared for her family died by morphine injections after spending the night in a hotel and attending an Epworth league gathering. Leadbrook aged doctor died three hours after Minnie Booth.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Orofine
F. J. Leadbrook
Minnie Booth
G. M. Booth
Moscow
Epworth League
Leadbrook
Minnesota
Miss Booth
Gridiron club dinner yields secret pledge to Wynne
At the Gridiron club dinner President Roosevelt praised keeping secrets from the press. He offered Robert J. Wynne the position of first assistant postmaster general, asking confidences be kept for two days. Wynne notified about 200 Washington correspondents and none spoke.
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Gridiron Club
Roosevelt
Robert J. Wynne
South Carolina
Wynne
White House
Corps of Washington
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Miss Alice Roosevelt in the White House Seven Months In
May Woman's Home Companion summarizes Miss Alice Roosevelt as a rising public figure. It notes her prominence during the Prince of Wales visit and the Kaiser telegram message while she navigates social duties in Cuba and political expectations. The piece cautions against pressuring a young woman to meet every demand and praises American consideration for others.
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Alice Roosevelt
Alice
Cuba
White House
Miss Roosevelt
Fewer Gallons, Wears Longer Devoe Paint Claim
Devoe Lead and Zinc offers a paint solution claiming fewer gallons required than Mixed Paints and double the wear life compared with lead and oil mixtures made by hand, promising extended longevity and efficiency for buildings.
Twin star revelation matches theory of dumbbell shape
Chambers' Journal reports that recent observations of variable stars confirm Darwin's theoretical idea that a rapidly spinning star could split into two connected lobes. One southern star shows a seven hour contact binary, while another reveals the two stars separating to form two distinct worlds on diverging orbits.
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Darwin
Cambridge
Tolstoi Bicycles and a Theory of Less Privilege
Tolstoi practiced his ideas in daily life by riding a bicycle once owned by his aristocratic son. He quickly learned balance and enjoyed the swift ride. His wife offered a machine, but he declined, deciding others could not afford bicycles, so he renounced the gift.
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Tolstoi
Ife
London
Language mixup at Philadelphia dinner
During a Philadelphia dinner a French couple, recent arrivals, struggled with English. The man asked his neighbor what people call the tall buildings, citing skycreepers, while the wife corrected him saying sky scratchers, highlighting language misunderstandings.
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Philadelphia
Zis Coontree
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Silver Bay
Lake George
American Committee
Lowell
Miss Bragg
Normal School
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Miss Lovejoy
Miss Walley
Mrs. Young
Dr. God
Goddard
Hurd Street Methodist
High Street Church
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Hadley
Christ
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Frances L. Bennett
Talmage
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Valley of Death
Moodywell
Rowland Hill
Mr. Hill
Satan
Country
Louis Klopsch
N. Y
Jesus
Asbury Park
Robert Laurie
Courier-Citizen Co
Merrimack St
Middle St
the Claybornes
Epworth
Bill Heads
Ourieritizen
Ompany
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