Scrap Material Buyers and Local Advertisements
A dense readable ad mix offers scrap material buyers in Richmond and Norfolk, hair goods, nerve liniment, livestock listings, farm loans, and real estate financing. L. Rose and Company advertises scrap buying at 6 424 Brook Ave Richmond VA. Hughes advertises Paris fashion hair work at 209 North Third St Richmond VA. Frayser’s Great Nerve and Bone Liniment sold 25c bottles. J E Coulter lists livestock and breeds. The Standard Home Company offers mortgage loans with simple interest through Law Building Norfolk VA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genee
L. Rose and Company
Brook Ave
Richmond
Paris
Hughes
North Third St
Frayser
J. W. Trayser & CO
Standard Hom Company
Law
Norfolk
Mayor initiates probe after Rosenthal Metropole killing
New York reports a personal probe by Mayor and police shake up as investigators press the Rosenthal Metropole murder case. Aaron Levy asserts police links to gamblers and a hired auto used in the escape. District Attorney Whitman urges decisive action as grand jury testimony faces intimidation risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Sarapino
Wiedmore
Diennan Thorowthal
Trom
New Metropole
Alter Koerutinas
Aaron J. Levy
Demghtivenses
Sidkonent
Jack” Rose
Lievte Tas
Tharl Laat
Mosomthial
Oulu Wae Lees
Alayor Gaythoc
Theuwtenant Becker
William J. File
Metropole
Waldo
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Catalogue Note 1912
Virginia Polytechnic Institute offers degree courses in Agriculture horticulture applied chemistry geology civil mining mechanical electrical engineering metallurgy and metallography with sixty four instructors and well equipped labs and shops. Dormitories have steam heat and electric lights. a 12 000 volume library and 100 acre farm. A two year agriculture program and a farmers winter course are listed. Total session cost is 3274 90 with 224 90 for Virginia students. The next session begins September 18 1912. Dr Murphy Barringer president. Write for catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vo Reiia
UL B
Barringer
M.D. LL
Dominion Academy Admission Booklet Offered in Reliance VA
A damaged notice invites readers to review a booklet before enrolling in Dominion Academy at Reliance VA. Mentions preparatory, ash, agriculture, civil service tracks and a free ride for the first applicant from each class. Address given: Dept. B, Old Dominion Academy, Reliance, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Civil Service
Anly
Old Dominion Academy
Reliance
Rose tied to Rosenthal case as client admits hiring car
The Ro senthal murder case centers on Jack Rose and a slate colored automobile. A lawyer for Louis Libby and William Shapiro says his two clients admit Rose hired the car the night of the shooting. Grand jury and Mayor Gaynor involvement cited. The widow Rosen thal seeks to leave New York as threats loom.
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Rosenthbal
Lowell
Rose
Ant
Becker
Egeed
Rosenthal
Onn
Willan J. Burns
MoeSamara
Grand Jury
Inders
Whitman
Louis
Kid Twist
Epen
Shorty
Beeker
Gaynor
Meeker
Waldo Hell
Garner
Rosenthaal
New York
District Attorney
Tosentral
Snake strikes at woman near Genoa telephone box
In Harrisonburg a Mrs A K K Shickle of Genoa reports a surprising incident as a toy snake in a phone box sprang at her face, missed, and vanished when she screamed for help. The event startled witnesses and prompted quick safety checks around the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
A. KK. Shickle
Genoa
Widower Seeks Jamaica Blond Wife From Millionaire Seeker
A 62 year old widower worth six million dollars in New York has commissioned David L. Mardenbrook of Jamaica to find him a wife. He requests a partner who is not over cared for and from a wood family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David L. Mardenbrook
Jamaica
Wood Family
Mary van Woildenfeller Born In Moving Ambulance
Special-Mary Weldenfeller arrived Sunday in a moving van after an emergency call by Patrolman Presley. Found in collapse on the sidewalk at Twenty-ninth Street and First Avenue, she was christened Mary van Woildenfeller as the van rushed the team to Bellevue Hospital in a stormy race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Weldenfeller
Mary van Woeldenfeller
Presley
Resignation Request From Senator Works
Telegrams and letters in Los Angeles urge Senator John J. Works to resign for criticizing the Progressive movement. A telegram sent to Works in Washington signs by Lt. Governor Wallace and State Chairman Meyer Lissner among others requests him to leave his seat as Progressives express anger over his recent statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
John JD. Works
Senate
Progressive Party
Works
Washingis
Wallace
Meyer Lissner
Derailment Near Bristol After Faulty Track
Memphis Special No 25 derailed five miles south of Bristol on the Southern. One person was killed and several injured. The wreck was cleared by late morning after coaches were pushed to a temporary track. M L Hodges, a veteran railway mail clerk, is improving. his son Bruce A Hodges was killed in the wreck. Fast running on a high reverse curve and bad track blamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
TPNN
Memphis
M. L. Hodges
Bruce A. Hodges
Man leaps 150 feet from Queensboro Bridge survives
Joseph Smith, 21, a New York laborer recently out of work, climbed over the guard rail and jumped from the Queensboro Bridge. Spectators saw him plummet 160 feet into the river below, then a tug retrieved him. He was injured but expected to live after being rushed to Bellevue Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Queensboro
East River
Joseph Smith
Smith
Lellevué
Strikers Gather at Butler Mill Front in New Bedford
Several hundred workers converge at the Butler mill gates in New Bedford Massachusetts despite police orders. The crowd remains orderly with no interference noted during the early hours as they attempt to keep workers from entering the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Butler Mill
Cost Columbus $7,200 To Discover America
A ledger found at Palos, Spain records that Columbus spent 37,200 to finance the voyages that led to the discovery of America. The note ties costs directly to the royal ships and their voyage, underscoring the financial scale behind the historic feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
America
Madrid
Palos
Spain
Reporter Hoax Fools White House Press Room
A New York reporter, new to Washington coverage, hatches a fake tale of an infernal machine aimed at President Taft. White House aides deny the bomb story as the cub reporter mails his piece, leading to ribbing and multiple denials all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
White House
Taft
Sherman Allen
New York
Has Found New Elixir of Life
Philadelphia special reports a Dr Frank Starkey claims to have found an elixir that cures acute and chronic diseases including neurasthenia melancholia locomotor ataxia typhoid fever scarlet fever tuberculosis pneumonia influenza epilepsy and rheumatism. He says the polyglendular extract from sheep pituitaries and fowl parts injected into blood improves appetite muscular development and energy. Starkey, born March 17 1875 trained in Philadelphia London Vienna Berlin, asserts old age is curable and organs ductless glands drive life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank KR. Starkey
Starkey
Blarkey
Bif
Medico-Chirurgical College
London
Vienna
Berlin
Metabolism as the Core of Life and Vitality
The text defines metabolism as the process by which living tissues continually renew themselves. It states that metabolism controls vitality and, in fact, constitutes life itself.
New Moon Hoodoo Sticks Fast to Mellick
Harry Mellick a trolley line conductor near Flushing and Whitestone endured a week of misfortune after sighting a new moon over his left shoulder. He suffered leg cuts from barbed wire, facial bruises from a fall, a ditch tumble, house fire, a near drowning barrow, and lightning struck his new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Mellick
Mellick
Flushing
Whitestone
Evidence Begun In Glaubes Case In Wytheville
In Wytheville Virginia the Commonwealth began presenting evidence in the Claude Allen case. Judge W Bolen testified as chief witness for the Commonwealth while Floyd Allen’s counsel Judge Golon described events surrounding the shooting. Additional witnesses included Glen and Tompkins with cross examinations revealing prior dealings with the Allens. Court adjourned for lunch at 1 pm and resumed at 2:50 pm.
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Wytheville
Spl
the Commonwealth
Claude Allen
W. Bolen
The
Commonwealth
Golon
Floyd Allen
Allen
Iis
Iie
Judge Bolen
Olen
Air Wyser
Willis
Massie
Ih Webb
Bolen
Hairston
Allens
Anl
Greensboro
Sidna Allen
Reward of Pereb for Gen. Orozco
Washington special reports one million pesos about $500,000 is offered for the capture of General Pascaale Orozco Mexican rebel leader. A proclamation signed by Lovers of Mexican Liberty says Orozco is a traitor to Madero and Gomez and that a million pesos will be paid dead or alive. An unconfirmed report says several hundred mounted rebels are southeast of Agua Prieta and 3,000 are sacking the country near Cauthe Morilla.
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Washington, D. C
Pascaale Orozco
War Department
E. 2. Biaever
el Paso
Lovers of
Orovco
Madero
Gomex
Isl Paso
Mexico City
Orozco
Agua Prieta
Cautlhe Morilla
GIG MEN GIVEN NEW POSITIONS IN TAFT ADMINISTRATION
After a long White House conference, five administration changes were announced. Carmi Thompson moves to the White House as secretary to Sherman Allen. Sherman Allen becomes Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. L. C. Laylin to Interior, Granville W. Mooney to succeed Allen, Ralph Cole named confidential legal adviser to the Comptroller of the Currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Carmi Thompson
Interior
White House
Sherman Allen
A. Pratt Andrews
Treasury
L. C. Laylin
Taft
Thompson
Interior Department
Granville W. Mooney
H House of Representatives
Allen
Ralph Cole
Currency
Tripoli Ready to Cease Hostilities in Italian Pact
Tripolitan emissaries from the Senous tribe visited Rome to formally recognize Italian sovereignty in Tripoli. Premier Giolitti received them as the Italian government regards the act as significant and anticipates pacification of the region. The tribesmen drew attention for their wild attire and were hospitably treated.
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Rome
Senous
Kufra
Oasis
Libian Desert
Tripoli
Giolitti
Youth Arrested in Roanoke for Theft
Henry Knott a fourteen year old boy from Winston-Salem and well connected was arrested in Roanoke at his uncle's home on the charge of stealing money. He admits taking $53 which he says he spent on train rides and clothes.
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Roanoke
Henry Knott
Winston-Salem
Wealthy gambler Herman Rosenthal is assassinated in New York
In early morning New York, wealthy gambler Herman Rosenthal was shot dead outside the Metropole Hotel as he faced police corruption revelations. Investigators detained Louis Libby, Antonio Shapiro, Nix Clark, and Charles Gallagher while the Gray car and a potential policeman disguiser are under scrutiny. DA Whitman and police vow to stamp out gambling protection as details of a 4 million dollar annual payoff emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whitman
Herman Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Metropole
Libbey
George Doughtery
Feinberg
Wiiitman
Istricts
Ite
West Forty-ninth Street
West Forty-second Street
Tosiay
Louis Mibby
Becker
New York City
Waldo
Mesenger
N. Y
Finance Motor Company
Louis Libby
Libby
Washington Square
Hotel Metropole
Gageent
Metropole murder fuels citywide shock and widow recalls warning
The Metropole Hotel shooting killed James Rosenthal and wounded others as a car sped away. Witnesses described a quick attack, a police presence, and Rosenthal’s widow recounting her forebodings and urging caution before his visit to the hotel. She blamed police for the murder and recalled his charity to the poor.
Thousand Island Park Fire Destroys Columbian Hotel and Cottages
A major blaze swept Thousand Island Park in New York destroying the Columbian Hotel and about 100 cottages as hundreds of summer residents fled amid smoke, heat, and panic. Rescue efforts saved several buildings while nurses and doctors treated heat exhausted victims. Mrs Willam Tousey directed responders, prioritizing lives over belongings.
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Thousand Island Park
WN. Y
Columbian
Simmer
Wellesley House
Lewis Benedict
H. H. Haller
Wellesley Hotel
Joseph Rothschild
Rothschild
Mire
Clayton
Alexandria Bay
Gannogue
Columbia Hotel
Wonna
Willam Tousey
Introduced by Letter Miss Lewis Plans Philippine Wedding
Miss Annie Lewis of this place left for the Philippines to marry Professor James Stewart whom she has never met. Her sister introduced the couple by letter in a special notice from Washington PA.
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Hirutenant
Washington, PA
Annie Lewis
Phillippines
James Stewart
Miss Lewis
Yegmen Battle With Oil Robbers In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburg a running fight with masked yegesses occurred as they blew the safe of the Superior Oil Company at 3300 Grant Boulevard. An explosion drew workers from the Packard Automobile Company next door. Police joined the chase, firing at the robbers, who escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Yeosss
Pittsburg
Oil Company
Grant Boulevard
Packard Automobile Company
Yeges
Hedtring
Devastating cloudburst hits Shamokin and Susquehanna Valley
A cloudburst swept through Shamokin and nearby areas causing nearly 1 million dollars in damage. Trains delayed as rail lines washed away and the planing mill at Herndon burned after a lightning strike. Five feet of floodwater flooded streets from Sunbury to New Berlin, rescuers used ropes to save residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
Trerndon
Herndon
Sunbury
Susquehanna Valley
Ato
New Berlin
Aviation claims another victim in Berlin tragedy
Berlin dispatch reports Lieutenant YVruesser of the Imperial Air Corps killed when his aircraft struck an arch at Lindrothal and crashed near the Lindrothal Aboderte Tesme project site. The machine was wrecked, and the pilot perished in the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Special Aviation
Yvruesser
Dmeral Air Corps
Firman
Trousser
Tanner Paint and Co. Agreement and Reform Meeting
Opaque notice notes Tanner Paint and Co with Azeainrurere and Res fe amid Me Vie and May Teerted. Serre Mick appears as a named party in a civil or business matter seeking review or settlement. Details are incomplete but indicate a formal proceeding or agreement discussion among multiple named entities.
Market Reports Wholesale Quotations on Richmond Va Exchange
Wholesale quotations from Richmond Virginia exchange list prices and offerings across commodities for traders. The report notes current bids and asks, market activity, volume, and price ranges observed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Va
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MME
GATES
Norfolk, Va
Essex
Berkshire
Poland
China
J. E. Coulter
Connelly Springs
N. C
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, Va
Ld Dominion Academy
Suske
Tkiby
Moving van
Queensboro Bridge
Glaube
Pereb
Gen
Orezco
Oe Pades Rians
Rosen
Farhead
James Considine
Broadway
West Fortyseventh Street
Criminal Courts Building
Sidney Schmidt
Tierman
Metrogeeries
Messige
Yegmen
Superior Oil Company
Aviation
Erecer’s
Azeainrurere
Teerted
Serre
Mick
Rene
Sassen
Virginia
Ceessee
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