Ten Miners Die From Sulphur Fumes in Pennsylvania
A telegram from Wilkes-Barre reports ten miners suffocated by gas and sulphur fumes from a locomotive in the Summit tunnel near Williamsport. The one mile long tunnel carries ore and the accident occurred in the late afternoon as the train rode toward Williamsport. Rescue attempts were made, but several crew members died or were injured. doctors worked on the scene and at Williamsport hospital.
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Wilkesbarre
Susquehanna Coal Companis
Snummit Trae Cent
Willainstown
Liauphiin County
Bear Valle
Tome Laure
Acquits Senator Jewell on Bribery Charge
Jury finds Senator Jewell not guilty of bribery after a trial noted for testimony from key witnesses. The case centered on alleged offers of payment in exchange for political favors and the delivery of votes.
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Jewell
City theater remodel dispute hinges on ordinances
Officials led by Major Tolman and Major Harrison discuss compliance with theater ordinances as a plan to remodel the property faces potential rejection. Corporation Counsel Telavan and Commissioner Williams weigh the feasibility and enforceability of requirements ahead of a town meeting.
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Phostierom
Pardina Pepartoent
Williams
Fron Corporation Couwusel Telavan
Maj
Tolman
Harrison Sandr
Denmeral Pearson and Der Hoot Held in Possible Threat Letters Case
In Scranton Pennsylvania and Baltimore Maryland, Denmeral Samuel Pearson and Attorney Caonetus Var Der Hoot were held in bail for trial in the Court of Special Lessons after allegedly sending threatening letters tied to a claim about Slee in gull and a transfer from the Boer Government. Paxton Ohio residents near Penineville form a stock company to build a grain elevator on the Lake Erie and Western rail line at Penineville.
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New York
Samuel Pearson
Scranton
South
Slee
Gull
Leen
Davis
Paxton
Penineville
Ford County
Peninevill
Jvake Erie and Western Railway
Town Destroyed by Tornado Report in New Liberty
The village of New Liberty in Pope County along the Ohio River was reported destroyed by a Friday tornado. No lives were lost, but the home was left with nothing standing.
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New Liberty
Pope County
Ohio River
Arrival of warships to Horta as Barker reports ships
Rear Admiral Barker reports arrival of the Kearsarge Alahwora and Jows at Horta in the Azores with one likely to be ordered at once. Paugier connected to the Perdicaris kidnapping case. A reported anti Jewish riot in Chorem Hessarabia Russia led to attacks on Jews and a troop crackdown.
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Barker
Kearsaze
Alahwora
Maine
Horta
Azores
Paugier
Perdicaris
Vienna
Chorem
Hessarabia
Russia
Boilermakers Strike Declared Off at Denison plants
Denison Texas report says the Missouri Kansas and Texas boilermakers strike was declared off on Monday. The stoppage affected several hundred employees and led to the closing of machine shops.
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Denison
Tex
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Mount Sterling Fatal Lemon Extract Drinking Case
Michael Noon died Monday afternoon from lemon extract poisoning after several days of heavy drinking. He was found past the point of medical aid, according to local reports from Mount Sterling HL.
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Mount Sterling
Michael Noonan
Japs Advance On Port Arthur
Kin-Chow fell as Japanese and Russian forces pressed toward Port Arthur. Telegrams indicate Tokyo plans to roll up victory to the fortifications, with heavy fighting around Nan Shan and Fort Arthur. The Fifth Army prepares for broader operations as Japanese forces extend west of the Liaodong Peninsula and fortifications are tested.
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Tokio
Kin-Chow
Luis
Port Arthur
Fies
Bevin
NinChow
Weilheslay
Tate
Svartin Det
Nan Shan HU
Buisstigts
Ws Wits
Tiellem-Wiatt Hay
Prt
Arther
Chaestes
Fort Apthie
Fifth Army
Elee Peniree
Ivan Seth
Tikes
Beet Woods
Peau Liter
Feerviver Delewedegede
Phas Siapraatiene
Hayssians
Ligea Tune Peninsula
Pore Arthorr
Tpadmiowin Bar
Japanese Prepares to Storm Port Arthur
Translated wartime notes describe Japanese forces gathering for a fortress assault on Port Arthur. Officers indicate heavy artillery and lengthy siege operations, with veterans from prior conflicts shaping tactics and coordination among land and naval units.
Negroes Disarm Whites in Indian Territory Violence Report
A flotilla of reports claims negroes disarmed white line men at a bridge over the Verdigris river near Muskogee, whites retaliated with threats, and searches for accused blacks escalated tensions. In Illinois a colored barber named Alexander Jackson married Marie Girard provoking mob threats and property damage in Clinton, with calls for his removal from town.
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Muscogee
Foo
Fyvon
Verdigvis River
Phte Ar Hon
Mae
Rialmie
Pearshals
Whamibwarton
Clinton
Alexander Jackson
Marie Girard
House of Jackson
Joanob
Jackson
Jacksons
Dean's Kidney Pills Say Relief for Women
An advertisement claims women suffer daily from kidney related symptoms until kidneys are treated with Dean's Kidney Pills. Testimonials describe back pain, fatigue, and sleep trouble improving after using the pills, and mention a free trial offer and a Buffalo, New York address for the company. A separate note describes a ceremonial fan given to a queen by a Worshipful Company, detailing pearl inlays and craftsmanship.
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Deans
William Wallace
Capitol St
Concord
Bright
Dean
Wallage
United States
Buffalo
N.Y
Fatiuahers
Jace
Qaheen
Taeen
Spring health tonic and cleanse advertised in old text
An early 20th century style ad extols spring cleansing with Caldwell's Syrup Pellets to ease biliousness and improve skin and energy. It notes liver and bowels should act, warns against overworking them, and claims the syrup is sold by druggists. Also describes a Cairo saloon beer meal with seven plates and drinks.
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Caldwell
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
A dubious note warns readers about ointments for catarrh containing mercury. The text is garbled but suggests health risks, medical caution, and reference to various remedies and ingredients. It lacks clear dates, names, or places, signaling a stray or damaged news fragment.
Milk Churned In Calf Stomach In Michigan
A Jersey calf in Galesburg Michigan was fed fresh milk for breakfast and then allowed to frolic on the green. It suddenly died. a post mortem showed its stomach full of butter churned from the meal by the calf's movement, a stomach that churned but could not digest its own product.
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Galesburg
Mich
Starch Ad Claims Superior Cold Water Brand
An old advertisement touts Iienance Cold Water Starch as unmatched in quantity and quality, asserting other brands contain only less than ten ounces. The claim targets shoppers seeking longer-lasting starch for ironing and laundry.
Unclear Domestic Exchange Cited in Chicago Tribune Fragment
A fragment from the Chicago Tribune shows a clipped dialogue about a wife’s appearance and a forthcoming visit. The exchange suggests domestic routines and anticipations tied to an aunt’s arrival, reflecting light social chatter from the period.
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Chicago
New Biography of Ibsen Portraits and Places
Rudolph Luthers new Ibsen biography is a picture book with over a hundred portraits and depictions of his homes and friends. The piece notes its uniqueness and suggests additional context about a French translator and a curious anecdote involving a Tocust tree and a mausoleum.
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Ibsen
Rudolph Luthers
World's Healthiest Spot in a French Hamlet
A small French hamlet named Aumone is described as the healthiest place on earth. It has about forty inhabitants, including twenty five who are aged one year, and one who is over eighty, suggesting a remarkable age distribution in this tiny community.
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France
Aumone
Lee
Odd Local Snippets and Caricature Notes
A garbled mix of gossip notes from small papers. Includes Mrs Pulver’s pleasant call at the office, a report of large coal-like hallstones in Peeger’s locality, and a claim about the Empress of Russia liking caricatures. Also mentions an east side boy visiting after dark and a bow before sunset.
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Bowersville
RS. Pulver
Jimtown
Emporia Gazette
London Weather Almanac Note from the Year
Fragmentary weather note describes winds and days of sunshine with vague references to Fochadott and location terms. Contains garbled phrases about twelve hundred and some days, suggesting a historical climate record but with unclear measurements and missing context.
Storm Ordeal Kills Hogs And Destroys Corncribs
A storm Tuesday morning on Fred Collins's farm near Jacksonville Illinois killed seventeen hogs and damaged four streets. A second stroke ignited two corncribs, both of which were totaled.
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Jacksonville
Fred Collins
Here
Washington Names Rear Admiral Goodrich to Education Congress
Rear Admiral Casper F. Goodrich is appointed to represent the navy at the international congress of education in St. Louis at the end of June.
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Washington
Casper F. Goodrich
Navy
International Congress of Education
St. Louis
Grape Nuts Named Best Cereals by Household Mother
A Massachusetts housewife shares a breakfast incident praising Grape Nuts as a nutritious nerve food. She cites her family’s improved health, mentions a king and emperor who supposedly eat it, and endorses the product’s use in meals and desserts. The ad promotes Postum Co. and the booklet The Road to Wellville.
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Shue
Leon
Foo
Manin
England
Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Mich
Weillville
Dowds Kidney Pills touted as cure all diseases
New Braunfels Texas may 23 a remedy claimed to cure kidney trouble from Brights disease to rheumatism and heart disease is advertised by C C Schumann praising Dowds Kidney Pills. The note also mentions Chinese women's education in Klangsu Japan and a housing park of Blenheim palace with vast acreage.
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New Braunfels
Texas
Bright
Braunfels
Dowd
Dodds
Schumann
Dodd
Klangsu
Japan
Peruna Health Claims in 19th Century Society Ad
A fragmented society page excerpt praises Peruna as a revival tonic for health and life, featuring testimonials from women including Mrs T. El Pitin and Mrs. Hermolds. It promotes medical claims, free trial treatments, and distribution by The Hartman Company with addresses and calls for readers to request more information.
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T. EL Pitin
Rustalo
X.Y
Veruna Medicine Co
Epez
Wo Hermolds
Bikes
Taima
Peruna
Ok W. Teeweles
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinknose
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Tam Aso
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Miles Ave
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Lydia KE
Pinkham
Miss Exma Sxyver
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Ohio
Suid Heneeboss
Cwtteurs Soap
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Heeler
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TiMbnols
Iowa
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Bouri
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Philadelphia Record
Kell Cross Hall
Wities
Germany
Tibet
TOWER
Tower Canadian CO
Loud A.J Tower CO
Torgsto
Boston
Alanastine CO
Grand Raphis
Bieb
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Senmarar Fesse B .Bewedit
Jasques Bahins Powder Company
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Hess
Cal Morton
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Mess
Atu
Fless Tial
Hiss
Speyer & Co
Plerver Fle & Sons
Europe
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Mikado
Shimeneski
Saguwaa
Srcomd
Perr Avihur
Indian Territory
London
Charhi
Diedins
Palla House
Gyang Tse
Cairo
Infanta Sand
Sipatice
Lewiston
Melifarnt
Jonah
Alesin
Math Larga
Anita Tin
Cheney
Bib Lecer
Mp Niini
RED Cross Ball Club
Oie Win
Jiuus BP
Bovey Triying Springs
Ind
Mkkintey
Robert Aitken
McKinley Memorial
Henne
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Republic
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Riles
Heston Sumi
H. Bis
Warsaw
Thicy
Delteteo
Chieum
Worman
Ti Amd
Czarina
Caricaturist
Paris
Philadelphia Bulletin
Goodrich
Consuelo
Blenheim Palace
St.Jacobs Oil
Martanen
Hartras
Sunitsertums
Red River
Sepel Linsitest Oeix
Renee
Nichols & Shepard CO
Battle Creek
Colorado
California
West Ani
Bowes
Sr Lepr
Connecticut
B. A. Anderson
Stanwich
Conn
Mr. Anderson
Defiance
Rosebery
Yorkshire Observ
Shige Fur Dodds
Ame
Myers Cleary
Sith Unie
Bn Egypt
Mohamed Havdied
Minister of Finance
Egypt
Fodom
J. P. Simonson
Vborg
Mark
Denmark
B. Parton CO
Ton
Anata
Jeerarvie
Wenterie Clattt Co Pte de Stile Sput
S. Crawlord
Santas City
Lewis
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