Smith Amuses Senate Panel With Ship Knowledge Gaffe
Long-winded chronicle of Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan and others on the Titanic inquiry committee. The piece riffs on Smith’s sea knowledge, naval lore, and the Washington scene, noting his background as a newspaper owner and lawyer, along with Memorial Day observances and Arlington details. It weaves in remarks about whaling lineage, ship terms, and a digressive portrait of naval history amid the inquiry ambience.
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George Clinton
Washington
William Ab @en Smith
Senate
Simith
Michigan
Siwaye Faye
Mittle Bey
Wiliam Alden Smith
Spowe
Young Smiths
Walt
Bourne
Bea
Jonathan Mouree, Jr
Titanic
Oregon
Perkine
Callfornia
Haa Fot
Amith
Smith
Landeman
Arlington
Potomac
Hall Ona
Artington
Lawson
Philippines
Pdiana
Ieneral Lawton
IS HE WATER De posit 3 anny W N U ST LOUIS
A brief scrapbook item notes a domestic matter involving a person from St Louis with unclear details from an OCR fragment. The readable portion lists names and a possible date code but lacks a clear event, outcome, or full context for a proper summary.
Doctor Discovers Untold Health Help in Retirement
A fragmentary report outlines a doctor noting benefits of clear head and steady heart health linked to mindful retirement. The text hints at traditional remedies and personal wellness practices without full details.
Ambiguous job inquiry quoted in fragmented text
Fragmentary statement asks about work and money with a conflicted stance. The speaker asserts willingness to work as the only path to earnings, implying financial urgency but lacking clear context or attribution. No further names, places, or dates are available.
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Henet
Nourbe
Invest Galion
Tay
Jem al Fort
Fenster Amin
Weenington
Hourke Woot
Ile
New England
Ben
Bleeon
Leenons
Hetator Fourne
Appropriate Willis Why call your machine a she
Gillie replies that the practice stems from tradition and vernacular in early automotive culture, where vehicles were often personified as female entities. The exchange suggests lingering attitudes about gendered language for machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Gillie
Cole & Co Public Notice Of Free Title Request
A damaged OCR fragment references Cole & Co and a notice about free title application. The readable items indicate a transaction or legal-matter notice involving public interest and potential property handling. Further details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
JW. Cole & Co
New York Journalists Interview Early Robins
A New York editor contemplates featuring a claim about birds. He sends a reporter to interview the first robin, seeking a standout quote to headline a possible feature. The exchange hints at sensational early nature reporting and editorial opportunism.
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New York
Herw
Jet
Murine Eye Remedy Firm in Chicago Faces Scrutiny
A murine eye remedy company in Chicago faces questions over claims and safety. Officials examine whether marketers exaggerated benefits and adherence to standards.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Two Young Motorists Save Man After Narrow Crossing Incident
Two youths in a touring car caused near collision with an old man at a crossing. They turned back, found him winded but alive, gave him a ride around parks, and later took him home, where he praised them as lifesavers and they consider Carnegie medal nomination.
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Arlington
Confederate Veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy
Grant
Sherman
The
Hudson
St. Louis
Generain
Schofield
Wheeler
Moat
United States
Philippine Islands
Carly
Potomac
Tre Crook
Gresham
Gibbon
Sehofeld
Indians Seek Federal Status for Catawba Tribe
South Carolina Senator WH Stewart toured Washington to push a bill placing the Catawba under national precedents, arguing they should share rights with other tribes. He notes the Catawba have long aided settlers, contrasting their history with the Cherokee conflicts, and urges lands and citizenship for the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
WH Stewart
Washington
Stewart
Mrs Selby Praises Cuthura Soap For Baby Health
Mrs GA Selby of Redondo Beach California writes that frequent use of Cuthura Soap keeps her five month old baby free from sores and chafing. She cites the baby winning a prize in a contest and urges other mothers to try Cuthoura Soap. A free 32 page booklet and samples are offered by mail from Cutl earn Dept L. Poston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre GA. Selby
Redondo
California
Dept. L. Poston
Orville Mack
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia
Ann Arbor
Lydia E. Pinkhamn
Trelay
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ann
Paw Paw
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Chairman
Fien
Congress
Hague Tribunal
Committee On Appropriations
Supreme Court
Sam
Vache Ram
Almos
Julian Rengochea
Francisco Gonzales
Poder de Imoa
Uncle Bam
Juliat
Francisco
Chip
Feery
Wome
Alahastine Company
Daisy Fly Killer
W.N. U
Quack
Kari
Emmy
Bie
Rockport
Ind
Lydia E. Pink
Manoaner Menepiu
Rockport, Ltd
Pinkham
Linn
Mass
Douglas
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
L. Deewelan
Abernethy
London
Dr. Pierce
Mas
M. Mturxma
Coron
Calif
Firet
Page
Sr. Pierce
Aly
Spohn Medical CO
COSY
Putnam
Monroe Drug Company
Winelow
Lee
Pais
Bowie
Gartiel
Alwaye
Tas
Mureen
Saskatchewan
Canada
WY Reger
Aedryss
RK Chesebrough Manufacturing Company
State Street
Sota Aeucha Dan
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