Twin Brother Edward Returns to Free Tom in Vicksburg
During the Vicksburg siege two Pennsylvanians twins Tom and Edward Atherton enlist in the Union army. Edward, posing as Tom, escapes a Confederate prison with help from Miss Murfree and Mabel Murfree who disguise him and guide him to safety. Tom's rescue is credited to his brother's daring impersonation and the Murfree sisters' aid.
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Fort Sumter
Tom
Vicksburg
Agnes
Mabel
Miss Murfree
Mabel Murfree
Judge Murfree
Tom Atherton
Edward
Brother’s Heroism and a Love Confession at Murfree Home
Edward recounts hiding during a siege, gratitude to Judge Murfree and his daughters, and a daring rescue by Mabel Murfree. After Grant’s troops entered the city, he prepares to part with his friends, confessing his deep love for Mabel and receiving her playful yet warm assent.
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Judge Murfree
Mabel Murfree
Grant
Goodby
Mabel
Agnes
Edward
Woman of mystery in Cruikshank case New York
Following Cruikshank disappearance in 1910 rumors center on a wealthy woman of veils involved with the dual identity man. Miss Catherine Robert of Center Moriches admits engagement to Donald Douglass and says she believed him single before his Porto Rico trip. Frank Robert supports some details but doubts final fate.
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New York
Barton Cruikshank
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Donald Douglass
Cruikshank
Douglass
Moriches
Long Island
Ne Island
Saumeer
Ter
Porto Rico
Naguabo
Porto Hico
Catherine Robert
Adelma Robert
Center Moriches
Robert
Donald Douglaiss
Couprliss
Frank
Porto Itico
Frank Robert
Suile
Porte Rioa
Build Ships for Canal Aid
Washington D C Special Secretary of the Navy Meyer urges building fifteen colliers three tank ships and four refrigerator ships to run between the United States and Panama carrying supplies to the Canal Zone He favors government ownership of such a line and a plan to use the fleet in time of emergency He argues the government could transport coal cheaper than private lines while government vessels could pick up ore coffee and sugar from West Indian ports.
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Washington, D. C
Meyer
United States
Panama
Canal Zone
Tle
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
West Indian
Factory Explosion Kills Two In Lodging Town
Samuel Watkins proprietor and Edith Schrader stenographer were killed by a gasoline engine explosion at the Southside Broom Factory. The blast destroyed the plant while other workers escaped unharmed.
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Logansport
Mnd
Samuel Watkins
Edith Schrader
Southside
Teday
Counting Sheep Shipped to Market Stirs Laughter
The Louisville Courier-Journal recounts a humorous miscue where 10,000 sheep were loaded onto cars and sent to market, leaving the narrator anxious about sleep as the wad of money looms.
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Laouisville
Cheerful Words for Suffering Women Kidney Health Ad
An old advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble praising restored health. Mrs. Edmiston of Luray Virginia recounts severe pain and breathless episodes then credits three weeks of use with recovery. The ad urges readers to ask for Doan's by name, priced at 50 cents.
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Dean
J. G. Edmiston
de Ford Ave
Luray
Dinamite Plot Reported in Lawrence Massachusetts
Lawrence Massachusetts special report describes a planned dynamite plot involving sixteen dynamiters from New York to attack Governor Poss armory police station City Hall and cotton mills. Militia guards and sharpshooters were deployed around mills amid fears of strikes turning violent.
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Lawrence
Mass
New York
Poss
Coal Strike Threatens Warships Seizure of Vessels
London dispatch reports a coal strike by miners in Crete Irimdy threatening Britain’s naval and industrial capacity. Officials cite potential nationwide fuel shortages within thirty days as the Admiralty Rail orders ships to secure coal. Strike dates and wage demands are being negotiated by the National Federation.
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London
Portia
Wales
Mareh
Ael
Wil
Creat Irimdy
Britain
Admiralty
Queen Wilhelmina in the Hague Amid Illness
Special dispatch reports Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands gravely ill in The Hague. Prince Henry was summoned from a hunting trip as the royal family faced a likely loss with immediate hopes abandoned.
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the Hague
Wilhelmina
Prinee Mwenty
Marine Eye Remedy Promoted For Various Eye Complaints
Marine Eye Remedy offers relief for meal weak watery eyes and granulated eyelids with a soothing non irritant formula. The product is sold by druggists at 250 and toe per bottle with a illustrated book in each package and marketed as not a patent medicine but a longstanding physician trusted remedy.
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Preco
Drugwisis
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Freight woes blamed on dead soldiers in NC beer sales
The Portner Brewing Company of Alexandria, Virginia, filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging inflated freight costs tied to what it terms dead soldiers bottles from North Carolina. The filing argues rates are unreasonably high for beer shipments, affecting distribution.
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Washington, D. C
King and Queen Hold Reception in Port Said Egypt
Special report notes a royal reception in Port Said, Egypt as King and Queen attend a public event. The scene emphasizes ceremonial pomp and foreign hospitality during a royal visit.
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Port Said
Egypt
King George and Queen Mary Visit Far West Reception
The king and queen hosted a reception after arriving for a visit with Egyptian Sheiks. Desert chieftains wore native costumes and paid obeisance while Lord Kitchener and other officials participated. They reviewed Sudanese troops at Sinkat before sailing home aboard the Medina.
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George
Queen Mary
Far West
Lord Kitchener
Egypt
Sinkat
Medina
Prance Demands Release of Vessel Carthage Seized by Italy
Paris demands immediate release of the French mail steamer Carthage seized by an Italian cruiser and held at Cagnara Sardinia. Premier Poincare announced to his cabinet that Italy has been called on to free the steamer and expected early compliance with the note terms.
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Paris
Carthage
Cagnara
Sardinia
Italy
Poincare
Duchess of Marlborough Repeals Royal Divorce Rule
London reports a royal policy change allowing divorced or legally separated persons to be received by royalty. The unwritten St James rule, strict since Queen Victoria, is set to be repealed in favor of an American duchess Consuelo Vanderbilt. The news has caused a season of social upheaval and anticipates broader exceptions under the new royal stance.
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London
St. James
Duchess of Marlborough
Vanderbilt
George
Mary
Virginia considers prohibition on sale of dangerous matches
Richmond special reports lawmakers clash over Senator Harman’s bill to ban manufacture or sale of parlor and safety matches. The measure, urged by the State Tax Insurance Commissioner and supported by insurers, faces opposition from match sellers and opponents in lobbying. The bill sets penalties of up to 50 dollars fine or 30 days in jail for violations.
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Richmond
Arthur ©. Harman
National Insurance Commissioners’ Association
Milwahukee
General Assembly of
Virginia
Jal
Frank Wilson speaks frankly on key issues
The piece highlights Wilson's openness setting him apart from critics. It notes his willingness to state positions publicly and directly on major questions, with emphasis on his forthright stance.
Striking Textile Workers Stand Firm in Massachusetts
Secretary Dudley Holman returned from a meeting with Governor Fous confident of arranging a peace talk between strikers and mill owners. Pickets persuaded many expected to return to work to stay away as militia dispersed a strikers’ group at Short Street bridge. A circulated notice claims workers endure exploitation, wage cuts, and machine speedups, urging unity and victory while sharpshooters guard mills.
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Lawrence
Mass
Ely
Boston
Michael Scanlon
Dundreds
Alf Lawrence
KE. Leroy Sweetzer
Brighth Regiment
Sama Joseph J. Etter
Midis
Miareh
Ain
Short Street Bridge
Last of the Wooden Navy painting authorized for purchase
In the House of Delegates today Captain John A. Curtis offered a bill to appropriate 1000 dollars for buying the oil painting The Last of the Wooden Navy. The Governor's Office currently houses the work, owned by W. B. Mathews of Washington D C.
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John A. Curtis
House of Delegates
W. B. Mathews
Washington
D. c
Cardui praised by Mrs Scots for relief of womanly troubles
In WELL AGAN Martin Tennessee, Mrs Gennie Scots credits Cardui the woman’s tonic with easing years of shortness of breath and spells after trying doctors. She reports quick relief and strong health gains and urges others to use Cardui regularly. She invites readers to write to Chattanooga Medicine Co for instructions and a Home Treatment for Women book.
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Martin
Tenn
Gennie Scots
Cardui
Cardnui
Car
N. B
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chatanooga
Frugal Fashion and Recipe Tips From a Vintage Page
A faded page offers fur care tips for wrinkle removal with a damp sponge and air drying, cautions against hot pressing, and includes playful motherhood hints. It also shows simple crafts, like colored pie-tile pictures, and suggests easy seasonal recipes and menus. The piece notes fashion trends such as white shoes, sailor collars, and white trims. It closes with a humorous exchange and a reference to Catholic Standant and Times.
Poem Fragment Shrouded in Prison Imagery and Satire
The text presents a fragmented poem scene with a prisoner in a dark cell and a window to the outside world. It weaves in literary device laden lines about light and hope, interspersed with mock dialogue and references to figures like Yale and Puck, set in a stark urban backdrop.
Poison Oak Cured by Tetterine
There is a remedy for poison oak and skin troubles including infants' sores dandruff and pimples. Use Tetterine soothing ointment for instant relief. Available for 50 cents at pharmacies or mail order from The Shoptrine Co Savannah GA.
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Shoptrine Co
Savannah
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Gentlecon
Danville, Va
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Miles
W. PW. Conatt
Poe Ae
Paul Horier
Sune
South
Richmond, VA
Secretary of Navy
Unearth
Holland
Charlotte News
Wilson
Haleieh
Pisg’s
Bell & CO
St Nieth St
Washington, DC
Gun-O-Leum
Gunn Dis. & Oil Corp
Virginia St
Sabel & Sons
Louisville, EY
Putnam Faceless
Monroe Drug CO
Quincy
Detafix
W. S. Tanner Paint CO
Rt. Veduen
Hills Southere Almanac
Hill-Directory Company
Mutual Building
Woman’s Department
Elyshannels
the Rydale Remedy Company
Newport News, Va
Jon
Sleepy Vaolece
Gee
Yale
Tommy
Puck
Stoathy Barr
Rey
Chilton
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