Fifty Die As Steamer Dix Sinks After Collision
Seattle November 21 Fifty passengers and crew members die when the steamer Dix collides with the Jeanie two miles north of Alki Point. Thirty nine survivors are rescued as the Dix sinks stern first in near calm seas. Captain Lermon recounts the disaster and its chaotic aftermath.
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Seattle
Wash
Dix
P. Lermon
Port Blakeley
Alki Point
Jeanie
P. H. Mason
Alaska Coast Company
Alice Simpson
Virginia Street
Charles Dennison
Bomb Explodes in St. Peter's Church in Rome
A bomb exploded during Sunday services at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on November 19. The crowd caused confusion but no fatalities or injuries were reported. Cardinal Rampolla and Vatican aides assisted the pope, who expressed concern and prayed for mercy.
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Rome
St. Peter's
St. Peter
Rampolla
Mons, Misciatelli
Apostolic Palaces
Mons. Bissett
Vatican
Holy Father
Lucille McLeod Meinhard Acquitted in Niemann Murder
Lucille McLeod Meinhard was acquitted Monday of murdering William T. Niemann in Chicago. The verdict came after prolonged deliberation and was read before a crowd gathered outside the Empire hotel neighborhood as the case ended.
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Chicago
Lucille McLeod Meinhard
William T. Niemann
Empire Hotel
Colorful floor dyes and patent medicines advertised
An array of ads promotes PUTNAM FACELESS DYES for floor coloring with druggist-ordered certainty. Cigar notice touts Lewis' Single Binder from Peoria. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims teething relief and colic cure. A correspondent criticizes a church meeting report as biased and dismissive of the London origin.
Brandreth's Pills Remain Trusted Blood Purifier
A long standing remedy praised as one of the oldest safest in the world Brandreth's Pills are vegetable and provide a consistent dose effect. They are recommended for constipation digestion dyspepsia and blood impurity with a century of use and available plain or sugar coated everywhere.
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Brandreth
Four-Footed Thieves in a Winchester Till Mystery
In Winchester a grocer mislaid cash from his till with his wife watching. After replacements, two clerks were accused and dismissed. A police officer hidden under the counter uncovered that mice had gnawed paper nests worth about 50 dollars, entering the till from a back hole. The discharged clerks sued for damages and won 300 dollars each.
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Winchester
England
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief for Women
A promotional notice extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safe remedy for painful and irregular periods and related female distress. It quotes testimonials from Nellie Holmes and Tillie Hart praising relief and improved health, urging women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice at Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Nellie Holmes
N. Division Street
Buffalo
N. Y
East
Tillie Hart
Larimore
N. D
Lynn
Mass
Unusual Investment Offer Promises Rapid Stock Profits
The offer highlights commercial activity in 10 hours versus the present 18 to 24 hour schedule. It asserts higher road revenue, lower operating costs, and strong dividend potential. All stock is common with no bonds or preferred shares. Stock at $27 par, payable $2.70 now and $2.70 monthly, with a 2 percent discount if paid in full. Free information available.
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Puget Sound
ST. Peter’s
Lucille M’leod
Putnam
Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
London
Dodds
Carters
Tillie’ Hart
Chesbbrough Mfg. CO
State Street
New York City
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
Rieseen
Kower
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
W. L. Douglas Lane
Brockton
W.L. Douglas
Mees
W. L. Dou
Mase
Ee Dae
J. H. B. Joiner
Niles, Chl
Frank M.hamel
Marshield
Missouri
Ottawa
Canada
C. J. Broughton
Quincy
Ill
W. H. Rogers
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
T. O. Currie
Callahan Block
Milwaukee
Wis
R. Paxton
Loston
Milo B. Stevens & CO
14Th St
Washington, D. C
Chi
Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Lake Shore
Frederick H. Woop
Chicago-New York Electric Air Line
R. R. Stock
Monadnock Block
R. R
Gulf Coast
Geo. Hoffman
Kingsville
Texas
Denny & Co
Hoffman
Gulf
the Winter Vegetable Garden of America
Gulf Coast Country
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
MO. Sebastian
Rock Island
la Salle St
EBE Medicine and Extract CO
E. Douglas Street
Bloomington
Virginia
C. M. Berghs’ Sons & Gaede
Main St
Richmond
Ceit
Benton
Counties
Arkansas
Herman W Kiss
Victor Ave
Victor
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