Felice Burton Finds Resolve Amid Family Feud
Felice confronts her father over her engagement to Robert Underwood despite his ban. Her speech at a women’s rights rally triggers a clash, but a sudden death in Robert Underwood’s family shifts the mood as her father reveals the truth and offers support.
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Robert Nderwood
Felice
Robert Underwood
Richard Underwood
Underwood
Hlave
Ile
Ife
Robert
Europe
Hugh Burton
Sara
Peirce
Miss Burton
Burton
Mr. Burton
Setene
Fance
Reopening Lorimer Probe Expected in Congress
Illinois asks for a new probe into the Lorimer case while Senator La Follette announces plans to push a reinvestigation next Monday. The move promises a bitter Senate fight as La Follette cites Springfield developments and urges thorough review.
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Washington, D. C
State of Illinois
Lorimer
la Follette
Senate
Springfield
A Hero in a New York Harbor Rescue
Johnny Donivan, a 15-year-old New York boy, dives from Battery Park to save a nearly drowning tramp. He fights the frenzied man, frees himself, and drags the unconscious victim to a nearby pier. News of the act floods the city with job offers for similar heroes.
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Donivan
Johnny Dentvan
Hearby
Johnny Donivans
John 5S Lopez
Harper's Weekly
Ancient remedies cited by magicians in old hospital notes
The text contrasts magical and medical treatments for illness. It quotes hospital notes describing dubious ancient cures such as using a rabid dog’s head ash mixed with oil injected into the ear, a water awake vertebra scarifying gum from a white snake, a lizard frontal bone at full moon, or a chicken bone if the moon fails.
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Theotrstes
Cyprus
Unclear Historical Remedy From Dunidle Advertiser
Fragmentary notice describes odd folk remedies including drying in a wall hole and using lemon juice with macerated pests. It suggests ear injections and feeding worms into a bellows tooth, with a tongue in cheek caution that prevention means timing a two rate a month.
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Dunidle Advertiser
History of the Rickey named by Colonel Mickey and Joe Rickey
A New York Evening Post writer defends the origin of the drink known as the Rickey. He notes Colonel Joe Rickey from Missouri created a bourbon based mix at Chamberlin's in Washington. The piece refutes claims of gin as the base and dismisses later misattributions like a gin Rickey.
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New York Evening Post
Mickey
Gin Rickey
Joe Rickey
Missouri
Lee
Chamberlin's
Washington
Coal mining hazards compared to Europe in early 1900s
Dallas News notes coal mining is far more deadly in the United States than in Europe. It cites US Geological Survey figures from 1907 and 1908 showing about 3,125 to 3,450 deaths and 5,316 to 6,772 injuries annually, with one fatality per 208 to 143,471 tons mined. It highlights Pennsylvania and Ohio and cites a 1 in 324 annual death risk for US miners versus 1 in 320 in Europe and 1 in 724 for Europe overall.
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United States Geological Survey
Pennsylvania
Europe
Dallas News
Witnesses From Camorra Turn State Evidence in Naples Case
Two Camorra members, Tommaso De Angelis and Gaetano Amefio, admitted involvement in Naples crimes and were absolved by the state after confessions. They testified before the Assize Court in Viterbo, detailing crimes, leadership roles, and rivalries with priest Ciro Vittozzi and Glinome Ascrittore. A crowd gathered as De Angelis criticized Ascrittore and described internal crime planning before the police acted.
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Viterbo
Italy
Camorra
Naples
Assize Court
Tommaso de Angelis
Gaetano Amefio
Genarre Cucecolo
Maria Cutinell Cucecolo
Ciro Vittozzi
Glinome Agserittore
de Angelis
Bianchi
Ascrittore
Genaro Cioccolo
Camorrist
Enrico Alfane
Cuvecedo
Cuoccolos
Gaetano Amedio
Vittozz
Amedio
Reverend helps scarlet fever victim seek aid in Maspeth
In New York a well dressed youth asked Rev. Edgar Jackson for help after revealing loss of speech and hearing from a severe scarlet fever attack. The pastor contacted John O. Godfrey of the Bureau of Charities and they went to Brooklyn to solicit charitable support for Edward Helcey.
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New York
Edgar 8. Jackson
Episcopal Church
Maspeth, S. 1
Edward Helcey
Jackson
John O. Godfrey
Bureau of Charities
Brooklyn
Godfrey
Senate moves to reopen Lorimer investigation
Springfield special. Senator Helm introduced a resolution in the U S Senate requesting a reopened inquiry into the election of William Lorimer alleging corruption influenced the outcome.
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Springfield
Ill
Helm
Senate
William Lorimer
United States Senate
Quotable Bits from Miss Gibbie Gault
The text surveys witty reflections from Kate Langley Bosher now in Miss Gibbie Gault. It highlights remarks on politics women and honesty praising paper over speech and critics of men who promise heaven or hell to control women.
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Miss Gibbie Gault
Mile
Mary Cary
Kate Langley Bosher
St. Paul
Darkey
Heaven
Hell
Cunningham Coal Claims in Alaska Could Lose Patents
Interior Department officials predict an imminent decision in the Cunningham Coal Claims case in Alaska. The expect outcome favors the government, with Cunningham and principals likely to be denied patents for thirty three claims worth an estimated fifty million dollars in potential profits.
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Washington, D. C
Interior Department
Cunningham
Alaska
Tarbell counters Wiggin on the real American woman
Ida M. Tarbell argues the working woman leads America and home making is the nation’s vital task. She cites suffragists and military figures as context, praising reformers while rejecting claims that American women seek mere pleasure. The piece appears in the Winchester Star.
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New York
Ida M. Tarbell
London
Kate Douglas Wigein
Miss
Politicians Pay Poll Taxes to Boost Vote in Virginia
In Harrisonburg Virginia on May 19 voters in the Senate primary period saw several politicians advance the poll tax payments for about seventy five men. Many beneficiaries paid their own taxes, while extra money remains with Treasurer Keezell's office triggering jokes countywide.
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Harrisonburg
Keezell
Stimson Named Secretary of War Seen As Gentleman Adviser
The New York figure Stimson, newly appointed Secretary of War, is described as a genteel political confidant to Theodore Roosevelt. Though lacking battlefield credentials, he impressed as a refined, polite operator whose loyalty shaped public perception of the administration’s military leadership.
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Stimson
New York
Longs
Theodore Roosevelt
Noo
Theodore
Flo
Stim
Revised Political Appeals for Support from Urban Voters
A newspaper summary explains shifts in political appeal as urban voters favor city-born narratives over rural farm roots. It cites sample speeches noting a candidate’s humble origins versus city origin, and discusses crafting speech lines to appeal to urban electorates.
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Nowspaa
Irtele
Plot Against Madero Reported in Mexico City
Telegrams from Mexico City allege a plot against President Madero involving three Mexican senators and two congressmen. The source notes two cabinet members receiving telegraphic messages about a plan to check a train, with details from separate sources.
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Madero
EL Paso
Tex
Genero Madero
Mexico City
Mexican Congress
Peach Tree Sparks Townwide Excitement in Lowleyville
In Lowleyville the peach tree yielded a small green knob yesterday stirring excitement among residents led by Mr. Wombat whose shout echoed through the town. The moment suggests a promising peach possibly signaling a fruitful season ahead.
Madero fears attempt on life amid Mexican political turmoil
Francisco I. Madero faces threats as he travels to aid Mexico's government reorganization. Insurgent factions may plot against him. General Orozco and Colonel Blanco pledge loyalty, while Villa resigns and seeks American citizenship. Foreign Legion defections complicate peace efforts.
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Jaurez
Mex
Francisco J. Madero
Mexico
Diaz
Cnause
Dr. Gomez
Madero
Orozco
Chihuahua
Cochila
Blanco
Villa
Willa
Foreign Legion
Judge Carbajal
Amon
Aviation to Join College Sports Says Yale Pilot
New Haven Conn May 20 After yesterday's rain driven flights Curtiss aviators opened the Yale Aero Club program with altitude and speed trials and aerial exhibitions J A D McCurdy predicted growing student aviation and said aviation would be added to college sports as enthusiasm at Yale grows He expects half the students to fly their own planes soon.
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New Haven
Conn
Curtiss
Yale Aero Club
J. A. D. McCurdy
Yale
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