Diver rescues man trapped in sunken ship bottom
In 1892 the steamship Visitor foundered off Florida. Diver Joel Vaughton lowers a rope to a trapped survivor in a watertight compartment, then hauls him to the surface where the man recounts sleeping through the sinking and surviving two days at the ocean floor.
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United States
Visitor
Florida
Gulf
Joel Vaughton
Vaughton
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Sherman
Smith and Have You Had Any Educational Advantages
A dialogue contrasts education with illness. Loafer recounts diseases including whooping cough smallpox erysipelas and brain concussion. The exchange highlights how health impacts learning and opportunity.
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Smith
Loafer
Marry a Girl Graduate Sir
A physician extols the virtues of girl graduates as wives noting higher health and lower divorce rates. Sir William Gull is cited with statistics showing girl graduate wives healthier, less likely to be childless, and whose children fare better than those of ordinary wives.
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William Gull
Wanted the Telephone in a Tenderloin Drug Store
A man from out of town entered a Tenderloin drug store and asked for a telephone. He asked whether to pay before or after, was told to call his number and insert a dime, then grew suspicious of the slot. He refused, saying he wasnt seeking a savings bank.
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New York Tribune
Evangelists to Be Deported After Public Charge Claim
Four colored evangelists from this country who went to England are in hard times and face deportation as they have become public charges.
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England
Roosevelt's Progressive Policy Faces Republican Rally Abroad
A partisan analysis argues that the Republican base backs Roosevelt's reforms while denouncing Bryanism as mere imitation. It predicts the White House will resist Democratic claims and expects a vigorous, not tame, 1908 campaign with Roosevelt challenging Democrats and Taft alike.
I Am Inexpressibly Happy Taft Statement
The passage praises Taft’s nomination for president, noting his unshowy yet profound happiness. It emphasizes that despite strong opposition he maintained faith, heart, and cheerful demeanor, leaving his true feelings to public imagination.
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Taft
Brooklyn Eagle Breaks with Bryan and Endorses Morgan Ties
The Brooklyn Eagle declares it will not support Bryan or his platform, signaling a Democratic newspaper split. It distinguishes its ownership by J. Pierpont Morgan and notes editorials are written by John D. Rockefeller for the New York World.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Bryan
Commioner
Eagle
J. Pierpont Morgan
John D. Rockefeller
New York World
Richmond Paper Denies Populism In Virginia
The Richmond Democratic paper claims Populism has no foothold in Virginia aside from W. J. Bryan as the state’s two time electoral vote recipient. It questions whether Bryan will lose Virginia and notes the party’s reluctance to endorse Cleveland signals a long presidential absence. Bryan plans to stay home during the campaign with every familiar haunt feeling like home.
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Richmond Democratic
Virginia
W. J. Bryan
Richmond
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Oine
Invoice on natural resources for federal action urged
The president calls for an official invoice of United States natural resources to be prepared by January first for possible congressional action on conservation. The document would define what counts as natural resources and provide precise statistics to curb lavish outlays and guide future improvements.
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United States
Taft Popular With All Republicans in Milwaukee View
Daily evidence shows Taft commands broad support across party lines. The Roosevelt label remains, yet figures like J. Ogden Armour back Taft as the ideal candidate and predict prosperity with Taft in the White House. The Milwaukee Sentinel notes differences in temperament and method between Taft and Roosevelt allies.
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Taft
Mr. Taft
J. Ogden Armour
Roosevelt
Mr. Armour
United States
Milwaukee Sentinel
If the Democrats Should Win Tariff Deadlock Ahead
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues that a Democratic victory in November would not bring tariff revision. It predicts a Republican Senate would block any Democratic tariff bill, and a Mills bill would be treated similarly. A Bryan led House would not yield passage this term.
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Senate
House of Representatives
House
Bryan
Cleveland
Congress
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan Confident of Victory Despite Past Ups and Downs
The text reports William Jennings Bryan as "perfectly confident" of winning this election, noting his usual certainty. It cites his circulation manager predicting The Commoner will reach up to a million copies, reflecting optimism tied to his campaign.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Foreman shoots striker in Marshalltown street clash
W D Toler a roundhouse foreman shot and killed George W. Davis a striking worker after a confrontation on South Third avenue and Market street. Davis 42, married with an adopted daughter, belonged to local union No. 798. Toler claimed self defense as officers moved to quell mob violence.
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Marshalltown
W. D. Toler
Iowa Central
Toler
George W. Davis
South Third Avenue
Market Street
Davis
Frank Haas
Union Station
Oler
Mob Attacks Witness in Davenport Court Fight
A mob of 30 to 40 men assaulted William Schoenig a Muscatine witness in Davenport after court day. He was beaten kicked and left on the pavement. Police arrived ten minutes later but attackers had dispersed. Schoenig hospitalized with painful injuries. Civic federation-linked arrests of eight saloon men sparked the incident. no assailants identified.
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Davenport
William Schoenig
Muscatine
Schoenig
H. V. Bettes
Yielim
Schoemy
Captain Neal
Civic Federation
Weaver Golden Wedding Observed At Colfax Home
Colfax marks the golden wedding anniversary of Gen. James B. Weaver and Mrs. Weaver with a graceful afternoon and evening gathering at their Colfax residence. A steady stream of relatives and friends from across the country attended. Guests were welcomed on the lawn as Chinese lanterns shaded the area and refreshments were provided by the family’s friends.
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Colfax
James 3
Weaver
Laura Ketchum
Seattle
Fire destroys Griswold clothing store and meat market
A large fire wiped out W. J. Woodward & Son clothing store and E. S. Jenkins meat market in Griswold. Losses exceed $7,000 with $4,000 insured. Woodward’s building and merchandise were lost. Jenkins’ shop partially saved. Cause under investigation.
Betrayal and Arrest Ties to Northern Pacific Train Robbery
Des Moines and Marshalltown figures arrest in connection with a Northern Pacific train holdup near Minneapolis on April 16. Owen Hall alias Owen Coleman and Mrs. Shereliffe face charges after confessions and alleged betrayals linked to Ball and a St Paul drug store theft. Special agents coordinate transfer to St Paul and Minneapolis as details emerge.
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Des Moines
Owen Hall
Owen Coleman
Marshalltown
Sherman Maris
Frank Sherelitte
Northern Pacific
Minneapolis
Cal KH. J. Johnston
Shoreliffe
Hiss
Ball
Metuy Slyong
Meetredge
Col. Johnston
Tall
Sherelife
Owen Wall
Mra
Franz Shereliffe
Shereliffe
St. Paul
Sharcliffe
Mel Fatridge
Northern Pueble
Nes Moines
Minnenapolis
Sharelife
Shorcliffe
Deehier
Leadville
Cole
Sherman Morris
Shercliffee
Morrisa
Waters Claim Two More Drownings Near St Ansgar
Two ten year old boys Harley Mather and Jordan Gong drowned in the Cedar River one mile west of St Ansgar while four others including Rush Dulver and Merrill Moe attempted a swim. The water was six feet deep and rescue efforts failed despite hours of work by Dr. Kerstenberger.
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St. Ansgar
Harley Mather
G. C. Mather
St. Ansgar Gratin Company
Jordon Gong
J. J. Lang
Cedar River
Here
Orlows
Rush Dulver
Merrill Moe
Culver
Moe
Kerstenberger
Kills the Town Marshal in Gowrie Iowa
Town Marshal Tom Nichols, 34, was shot dead by William Carr, 22, after Nichols jailed Carr for an earlier altercation with a train passenger. Carr fled to his home, returned with a Winchester, and killed Nichols before being captured. Fort Dodge coroner ruled Nichols died at Carrs hands. Carrs father was jailed for intoxication.
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Gowrie
Tom Nichols
William Carr
Officr
Rock Island
Nichols
Carr
Hea Way
Fort Dodge
Lowrie
Smallpox Claims Victim in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs reports the death of Frank Hoyd thirty one from smallpox at his home in the city’s western section the second fatality from the disease within a week. Mrs J B Snyder also died from the disease and was Hoyd’s sister living in another area. Hoyd became delirious and roamed the neighborhood frightening residents. Western city church services have been ordered halted for a period.
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Council
Frank Hoyd
J. B. Snyder
Snyder
Boyd
Fire Bugs Attack Saloon in Farley
An almost successful arson attack targeted John J. Callahan’s saloon in Farley. Thieves broke windows and saturated the front with kerosene. the fire burned all night but made little progress due to still air. A newspaper and a keg of wine were damaged, and Callahan cites no known enemies.
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Farley
John J. Callahan
Mr. Callahan
Thieves Make Haul at Mason City Drug Store
Mason City reports a burglary at J B E Emery drug store where the door was forced open and about fifty dollars in cash and various goods were stolen by unknown thieves.
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Mason City
J. BE. Emery Drug Store
Stev
Honest Doctor Recommends Peruna In Sickness
A St Louis physician, R Sylvester E Smith, testifies Peruna aided recovery from bronchial catarrh after exposure. He cites rapid improvement over three months and endorses Peruna for patients. Brooklyn MD A W Perrin adds personal use and urges physicians to prescribe Peruna to treat catarrh. Peruna advertised as available through druggists.
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R. Sylvester E. Smith
Granite Block
St. Louis
Peruna
A. W. Perrin
M.D
Halsey St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Anya
Hunt languages often used in making sharp retorts
A brief note discusses how certain languages or linguistic styles are favored for sharp retorts. It explains that concise phrasing and rhetorical devices can heighten wit and impact in quick exchanges. The piece mentions cultural contexts where directness or irony shapes dialogue.
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G. W. Davis
Weaver Golden Wedding
Griswold
Frank Shercliffe
Waters
Iowa
Fire Bugs Attack Saloon
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Tommy
Enos Shearer
Washington Sts
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Foster-Milburn Co
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Ringle Winder
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Peoria
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Heb Eee
Lilian Ross
Laurel
Lydia B. Pinkham
Ellen M. Olson
N. Uast St
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Lydia Dd. Pinkham
Lydia HK. Pinkham
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Yo Coote
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