Wireless high power station to be built in Richmond Virginia
Richmond announces a high power wireless station by Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company with others planned in Norfolk and across Virginia. Richmond becomes state quarters for the firm, offices open in American National Bank Building, and demonstration devices show voice transmission over short masonry barriers. The system promises nationwide and international links, including to the Philippine Islands, with plans for many radiating stations within a hundred miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ward H. Mills
Virginia
Continental Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Company
Norfolk
American National Bank
Milla
Journal
United States
Philippine Islands
Petersburg
Washington
Continental Wireless ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Hills
Continental Company
Hardy Not to Go to Death Chair
Samuel Hardy will not go to the death chair for the alleged murder of Liberiuy Gracchus Jones of Nanse mond. The Governor Mann stance remains, with defense filings and affidavits challenging the verdict. The May 20 execution date was set, and a new theory emerges about a forearm fragment tied to the gun used in the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sera
Hardy
Holland
General Assembly of Virginia
Hmond
Samuel Hardy
Liberiuy Gracchus Jones
Nansemond
Mann
Sam Fete Holland
North
Roosevelt’s Military Tour in Berlin Amid Illness
Theodore Roosevelt, secretly reviewing European regiments at Doeberitz, compared Germany’s fighters with France’s as Berlin officials and Dr. Frankel cite careful steps for his health. Alarming Berlin health rumors followed his field visit after a threatened trip delay.
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Berlin
Theodore Roosevelt
Europe
Kaiser Wiltelm
Simon
Efort
Mr. Foinevelt
Germany
France
Paris
Doeberitz Field
Roosevelt
Frankel
Doeberitz
Frank
Joya of Womanhood in Pucklets Gossiping Quips
A Chicago Journal quote lampoons a man’s envy of women’s idleness. The brother mocks women while the sister taunts him with an exaggerated day in a woman’s life, detailing restrictive dress and social expectations as a satire of gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simost
Siser
Fight Over Income Tax Reform in Virginia Continues
Richmond report notes Democratic leaders plan to push a Federal income tax amendment again in the General Assembly. Speaker Byrd opposes the change, but the issue gains national attention as lawmakers weigh votes and governors weigh influence, with no clear action yet.
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Richmond
Democratic
General Assembly
Virginia
Byrd
House
Swanson
Hut
Cerberus
Tartarus
Union
Hurd
Witiels
Congress
Virgina
Mann
Alabama
South Carolina
Maryland
Oklahoma
Illinois
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
New York
New Orleans Picayune
Louisiana
Weeks
Connecticut
Bord
Friends of the Amendment
To One in Italy Lay Down Thy Sword Lad
The verse calls a young man to lay down weapons and toil and seek rest and joy. It juxtaposes honoring the dead with living solace, urging a pause from strife. A reflective farewell line invites shared memory across distance and time.
Daugherty credits Dean's Kidney Pills for relief from gravel
J D Daughtrey of Suffolk Virginia reports years of kidney trouble with gravel and sediment in urine. He says after using Dean's Kidney Pills three years ago he has not passed a stone, detailing a box of 14 stones and other kidney symptoms. He calls the pills a fine kidney tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Daughtrey
Suffolk
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Womans Clubs Open Tenth Biennial Convention in Cincinnati
More than 3,000 club women from around the world gather in Cincinnati for the General Federation of Women's Clubs tenth biennial convention. The event features a reception by the Ohio Federation at the Hotel Linton and formal opening in Music Hall with music by the Orpheus Club and addresses by officials including Governor Harman and Mrs. Add son Bramnall. Mrs. Whetip J. Moore delivers the welcoming reply, followed by remarks from James K Garfield. An informal Floral Hall reception closes the gathering.
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Cincinnati
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Music Hall
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ohio Federation
Hotel
Linton
Orpheus Club
Lawrence Maxwell
Judson Harman
Ohio
Schwab
William B. Meliss
Citizens’ Committee
Addison
BF. Bramnall
Ohio State Federation
Whetip J. Moore
General Federation
James K Garfield
Cleveland
Interior
Floral Hall
Twelve Students Die By Drowning In Luzerne County
Twelve Kight high school students six girls and six boys drowned while boating on Old Paper Mill Pond at Huntington Mills about twenty miles from Wilkes-Barre. The group embarked after lunch in two boats. fifteen minutes later eight were dead and the rest perished soon after. Details show the pond is deep narrow and partially obscured by trees. no witnesses on shore saw the outing begin or the accident.
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Wilkesbarre
Kight High School
Huntington Mills
Luzerne County
Man Sutliffe
Town Line
Carel Koons
Starvoyville
Heth Bonham
Irin Davenport
Watertown
Rachel Thompson
Mit
Madeline Good
Robert Minnich
Townsville
Ray Dodson
Falrmount
Young Min-nich
Bonham and
Gooud
Grirls
Lincoln will filed leaves major estate to nurse and clerk
The will of Mrs Annie Preston Lincoln who died Monday was filed on Wednesday leaving $40000 to Mise Mollie K Melanaes a nurse in the family for several years and $10000 to Olte Zerrahn a clerk at the State Street Trust Co for politeness and kindness to business dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Annie Preston Lincoln
Mise Mollie K. Melanaes
Olte Zerrahn
State Street Trust Company
Tragic fall kills Mrs Waldorf amid crowd of children
New York special report states Mrs Jeanette Waldorf wife of a Bronx businessman bank convalescing after appendicitis operation sent an attendant on an errand yesterday and leaped from a third floor window striking the sidewalk. She died instantly as onlookers, including children, fled in horror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Palls
New York
Jeannette Waldorf
Bronx
Surveying Richmond and Chesapeake Line to Washington
The Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Railroad surveying corps finished a direct route from Fredericksburg to Washington, one and a half miles shorter than the rival line and eight miles shorter between Washington and Richmond. Plans to survey additional routes via Macon and via Mount Vernon to Alexandria and Washington follow.
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Fredericksburg
Richmond and Chesapeake Bay Railroad
Washington
Richmond
Fredericksborg and Potomac
Ely
Cocenquan
Moent Vernon
Alexandria
Peary Evidence Cited In Polar Quest Text
Fragmentary notes discuss Peary and a cited evidence trail toward confirming the polar expedition. A character named Helm Brashear appears in the text as a referenced authority or narrator. The passage hints at a stronger case based on available evidence.
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Peary
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Promises Eye Relief
An old four page illustrated eye book offers guidance on eye trouble and proper application of Marine Eye remedy. It claims to strengthen weak eyes soothe eye pain and treats conditions like sore eyes and scaly eyelids, with a price of 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Cupid Captures Seven Teachers In Richmond
In Richmond public schools seven teachers will retire when the term ends June 16 due to Cupid bringing an end to their careers. The identity of the seven remains undisclosed, while speculation runs high among students and staff. John Marshall High School commencement proceeds include alumni activities and a likely Governor Mann speech at the City Auditorium.
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Richmond
Chandler
Cupid
Professor Harwood
Walford
John Marshall High School
Governor Mann
City Auditorium
Mann
Loree
Mack
Comei
Asea
Burse
Edward's coffin finally sealed in London throne room
Dowager Empress of Husain with Grand Duke Alexandrite arrived in London amid mourning. King George Mary greeted them as Edward's coffin was sealed in Buckingham Palace throne room after last viewings by ministers and friends. Asquith and Haldane showed emotion. Westminster Hall lying in state plans proceed under the Duke of Norfolk and Earl Marshal.
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London
Empress of
Husain
Alexandra
Alexandravite
George
Threco Mary
Cofin
Edward
Buckingham
Asquith
Haldane
Admiralty
McKenna
John Morley
Westminster
Duke of Norfolk
Earl Marshal
Garter
King
Eure
Martial law declared in Costa Rica port after quake
Port Simon Costa Rica reports martial law in the earthquake zone. Looters are tried by drum beat court and shot. Americans are accounted for and aiding refugees. Poas volcano near San Jose shows signs of eruption as ongoing tremors endanger children with starvation and pestilence.
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Port Simon
Costa Rica
Warnanl
San Jose
Wedding Coverage Sparks Satirical Wire Talk
A lighthearted exchange notes that newspapers gave some coverage to a wedding but insufficient attention. One speaker quips they did not run extra wires to the church, while the other agrees the space was ample yet fell short of expectations.
Insurance rate hike hits Newport News local firms
Newport News agents report a 10 percent rise in city insurance rates by the Southeastern Tariff Association, prompted by a higher lice tax on insurers. Public reaction is largely resentful and some consider retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Southeastern Tariff Association
Cigar Hint Reveals Engagement in New Year Supper
A New York Tribune item recounts lawyer Dixey examining a cigar offered by Henry E. Diney at a New Year's Supper. Dixey deduces Diney is engaged, noting the cigar from his vest pocket has been broken, indicating the secret engagement.
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Henry E. Diney
Mr. Dixey
New York Triune
Might De Worse. A Wife Quips About Marriage
A terse comic exchange features a wife remarking she could have married a better man while another line jokingly suggests some wives threaten divorce as a bluff. The dialogue captures humorous social banter without explicit details.
Democratic Jubilance Suppresses Republican Hopes in 1912
The Brooklyn Eagle notes widespread Democratic triumphalism as 1912 approaches with figures like Sulzer, Clark, Clayton, Erran, and Harmon predicting a Democratic House and President. The piece mocks Republican attempts to contest the mood, urging silence for the vanquished.
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Sulzer
Champ Clark
Democratic House of Representatives
Clayton
Erran
Jeffersor
Harmon
Brooklyn Eagle
Cardal advertised as home treatment for women
Bringhurst Indiana woman testifies Cardal and Thedford's Black-Draught or Velvo ease her three year battle with a serious female disorder. Advertisement claims ingredients are imported herbs supervised by a chemist and physician. Readers are urged to ask their druggist and request a 4 page home treatment booklet.
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Cardus
Cardal
Thedford
Visory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Veal with Currant Jelly Glaze from Woman's Dept
A vintage recipe instructs heating butter and currant jelly in a chafing dish, then adding sliced veal when melted and thoroughly heated. Finish with lemon juice and seasoning for a delicate ensemble. notes stray text about fine thread lace and Cheattiy ani.
Browning Oysters in Butter in Chafing Dish
Instructions for cooking a dozen large oysters in a chafing dish. Drain thoroughly. Melt butter until hot, add oysters in layers and brown on both sides, adding butter to form a brown skin with oyster liquor. Serve hot with seasoning.
Oyster dish: layered buttercream bake with crackers
Instructions describe a chafing dish method for oysters. Butter and cream melted, oysters added in layers with cracker crumbs and seasonings. Cook five to ten minutes until done.
Sleeves Trim and Sleeve Construction in Gowns
Some of the season's prettiest sleeves feature one seam and high horizontal tucks. Large and tiny tuck groups alternate with wide lace insertion between tucks. Wide insertion crosses the arm above the elbow, while remaining plain sleeves gain narrow strips of insertion. Excess horizontal lines can lengthen the arm. often the upper sleeve ends at the elbow with a delicate undersleeve hung beneath.
Fashion Trend in Trifles
The princess skirt remains fashionable and walking quilts skirts stay well above the instep. Ankle-length paletots in blege gray blue and green are seen where wraps are worn. Cashmere pattern silks and woolens are favored for tunics and garnitures rather than full outfits.
Fire destroys Norfolk plant. boiler explosion cited
A fire at the South Norfolk Box and Foundry Company plant in Norfolk on Tuesday caused about 25000 dollars in losses. The boiler exploded, debris scattered, Berkley fire station responded unsuccessfully, and the central station was then called for help.
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Norfolk
South Norfolk Box and Foundry Company
Berkley
Colored Bank Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
The Nickel Savings Bank held its annual meeting reporting prosperity. Capital stock rose from 10 000 to 25 000 and a North Second Street branch was opened in the negro quarter. Officers elected include Wh Ieane Johnson as president and Dr R By Tanell as founder and former president.
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The
Nickel Savings Bank
North Second Street
Wh. Ieane Johnson
Filia
Tanell
R. FP. Tanell
Rev
R. J. Ross
Joseph BR. Pollard
R. C. Brown
J. A. Lewis
Elijah Berkley
Charles West
FE. L. Banks
W. Gaines
Bw, Smith
John Lewis
Tripe in Rich Butter Sauce for Chafing Dish
Cut boiled tripe into strips and brown in butter with chopped onion. Add cream and flour to create a thick sauce, then return the tripe and simmer until smooth and well coated. Serve hot in a chafing dish.
Embroidered Shirring on Leather and Net Dress
Shirrings of net over satin enhance a new lace and net dresser. The color shows through attractively and sewing by hand ensures shirring will pull with accuracy. This method joins many home ornament techniques for the fingers dress, with cording used to shape a full skirt around the knees or below, a late panier development.
Exquisite Summer Materials For The Modish Frock
Exquisite textures and colorings define summer gowns with soft satins and supple brocades. Black with gold or silver, white with silver, and iris to violet blends cast a refined look. Royal blue weaves with yellow may be too striking for some tastes. Printed chiffons remain popular for short dancing frocks, including a white ground with blue accents and pale pink buds on barred stripes.
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la Boa
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
Dept. of Agriculture
Luzianne
the Reily-Taylor Co
New Orlcans, U.s.a
Continental Wireless Telegraph Company
Chcago Journal
sBangra
Meade É
House of Delegates
Italy
J. D. Daugherty
Richmond and Chesapeake Line
Russia
Mrs. Cassady
Cardel
Bringhurst, Ind
Jennie Cassady
Woman’s Department
Veal Bagout
Colored Bank
Deo Keet
Xanthine
Nichmwond
Olreslarm
Louisville
M.sabel & Sons
Losisefile
Hancock
Mell
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