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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
3
Queen of actresses praises Peruna claiming it aids digestion and nerves. Ad offers a free sample bottle by mail from the Peruna Company of Columbus Ohio with medical advice available on request.
A catastrophic blast at No. 3 coal mine Palos Alabama entombs 45 whites and 140 Negroes. Two bodies recovered as flames and a cave in hinder rescue efforts. air pumped in while workers search for survivors. Palos lies 40 miles west of Birmingham. mines owned by Palos Coal and Coke Co. in Palos.
A Chicago grand jury returned true bills against three Illinois General Assembly members for bribery and perjury related to Senator Lorimer’s 1909 election payoff and a later St Louis jackpot. Indicted are Lee O Neil Browne, Robert B. Wilson, and Michael S. Link with bonds or bail set. A separate indictment charges William J Henley with embezzling $28,000 from Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad.
The Senate and House confront a long running issue over the ill fated battleship Maine. After twelve years the vessel is slated for removal and disposal. The debate centers on memorial and cost considerations as the state weighs public interest against historical memory.
President Taft visited St Louis meeting the Business Men’s League and Governor Hadley, spoke at the National Farmers’ Union convention, then attended baseball games and a Traf ic Club dinner before returning to Washington. The Maine wreck inquiry may reveal explosion causes.
Rear Admiral Bowman Hendry Mc Calla of the U S N died at Santa Barbara California from apoplexy.
Thomas J Honal a 17 year old Louisville boy was found guilty of murder in Corydon Indiana and sentenced to life imprisonment He had last November carried out a single handed attack on Merchants National Bank of New Albany killing cashier Fawcett wounding President Woodward and injuring a chauffeur The motive was robbery
The Samuel L. Clemens will filed for probate in Dam bury Connecticut before Judge John N. Dickerson leaves most of the estate to daughter Clara Clara Clemens Ossip Galbirilowitsch. The Red ding home is valued at 30 000 with about 150 000 cash in banks and literary assets estimated above 750 000.
George V was publicly proclaimed King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions. Heralds in scarlet read the proclamation at St James's Palace as crowds gathered in the rain. The Coldstream Guards played God Save the King and the nation joined in the anthem.
A powerful quake devastates Cartago killing at least 500 and injuring hundreds. San Jose reports damage but no confirmed deaths. Buildings collapse including the palace of justice funded by Andrew Carnegie. Connections to nearby Nicaragua and Guatemalan officials are noted.
The table shows totals with Pittsburg at 12 wins 4 losses leading the Nat Ua, followed by Cincinnati 7 8 New York 13 7 St Louis 7 12 Philadelphia 10 6 Boston 6 11 Chicago 9 8 Brooklyn 6 14 reflecting the season progress in the baseball league standings.
Package mailed free on request of Ruayon's Paw-Paw Pills touted as the best stomach and liver remedy for constipation indigestion jaundice biliousness sour stomach and headaches. Claims concentrated virtues of Munyon's Paw-Paw Tonic and offers free samples by mail from Munyon's Homeopathic Co Philadelphia.
A woman suffrage lecturer in England jokes that her lack of vote contrasts with her groom who has one. She quips a stallion reference to illustrate practical limits of franchise rights, while the dialogue notes religious orthodoxy and resistance to higher criticism in a Chicago Tribune context.
Minnicoganashene, locally Minnicog, is described as a picturesque summer resort on a large Georgian Bay island. It offers splendid hotel accommodations, good fishing, fine boating, and reports no hay fever. Text invites readers to write W S Cookson in Chicago for illustrated material and information.
An ad promotes Pettit’s Eye Salve for any eye disease or injury, claiming safety and quick action. It also notes the product is sold by Howard Bros in Buffalo, New York, while a young woman experiences embarrassment at a first kiss.
A humorous exchange asks Mrs. Wilfong how many lodges her husband belongs to and explains the difference between a lodge and a council. She notes he joins lodges for meetings and usually stays later.
A professor muses on the rapid growth of dictionary entries with slang and scientific terms added daily. He cites examples like pelmato, hopperdozer, uncingrizsie and notes new usage from baseball fans to everyday speech. The piece ends with a reflection on aging and marriage.
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