Fatal Niagara Falls barrel plunge ends in tragedy
Charles G. Stephens of Bristol England died after his six foot three inch Russian oak barrel plunged over the Horseshoe Falls. Though the barrel carried an electric light, he did not survive the drop and his body was not recovered. Spectators included Bobby Leach who warned him of the danger.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Charles G. Stephens
Bristol
England
Horseshoe Falls
Stephes
Stephens
France
Bobby Leach
Leach
Annie Edson Taylor
Government to Pay 1.6 Million in Rail Claims
Washington reports the railroad administration will pay the Spokane Portland and Seattle Railroad 1 600 000 in cash as the first settlement of all claims arising from federal operation.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Spokane
Portland
Carpentier Among 5000 Sailors On Four Liner Transatlantic Cruise
French boxer Georges Carpentier was among about 5000 passengers aboard four liners sailing from New York on Saturday to European ports.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
Four Woolen Mills Close in Lawrence Mass Indefinite Shutdown
Four Woolen Mills in Lawrence Massachusetts part of the American Woolen Company will close for an indefinite period due to business conditions. About 14,000 workers are affected and no reopening date is set.
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Lawrence
Mass
American Woolen Company
Draft Evaders Convicted in Federal Courts
Washington reports five thousand draft evaders convicted in federal courts with sentences from thirty days to one year in prison. Thirty thousand cases remain to be investigated, according to Department of Justice tallies compiled Monday.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Nut Growers Association Sets Dates for 1920 Convention
Albany officials confirm the National Nut Growers Association will hold its 1920 convention in Austin Texas on October 13 14 and 15. Directors from Albany and other cities convene in Albany to set dates for the event.
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Albany
National Nut Growers’ Association
Austin
Texas
Apple Growers Harvest Early Crop in Erath County
Apple growers in Erath County Stephenville Texas report strong demand as they harvest the early crop and bring fruit to market. Local growers note buyers show interest and premiums for top quality apples.
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Erath County
Stephenville
Texas
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria Leave for England
Go to England, Paris. King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain departed Friday for England.
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England
Paris
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Spain
Hagen wins French Open golf title in Versailles playoff
Walter Hagen the American professional captured the French Open championship on the Versailles links. He defeated his French rival La Fitte in a playoff after a tie.
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Versailles
Walter Hagen
Hagen
la Fitte
Molten Lava Fountains At Kilauea Volcano In Hawaii
Immense fountains of molten lava have been playing recently in the glowing lava lake at Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii near Hilo, creating spectacular eruptions and light for observers.
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Hilo
Island of Hawaii
T. H
Kilauea
Housebuilding Plan Aids London Dry Goods Firm
A major London dry goods merchant plans to ease housing shortages by acquiring land to build hundreds of dwellings for employees at affordable rates. The project aims to provide homes without profit motives, reflecting a social welfare approach by the company.
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London
Camel Outweighs Ox in Carrying Power
A camel has twice the carrying power of an ox, indicating greater load capacity.
Mutton Touted as Most Nourishing Meat
A brief note asserts mutton as the most nourishing meat, highlighting its touted health benefits and appealing quality for diet conscious readers.
Tetterine Promises Clear Skin For Pimples And Eczema
Tet terine 护肤广告宣传其可迅速消除面部皮疹、斑点和瘙痒等问题, 承诺使皮肤变软清洁, 以 50 美分价格由 Shuptrine Co. 发售, 位于 Savannah, Ga. 提供邮寄服务.
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Shuptrine Co
Savannah
Adv
A Busy Life of Voting in a Struggling Era
The speaker boasts of extensive voting activity from primaries to conventions and hopes to join the electoral college. A palm leaf fan framed scene as a man claims voting is society's duty. An ad notes Roman Eya Balsace eye drops for tired or watery eyes.
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W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
ITV
Cuticura Trio Offered For Baby Skin Comfort
Advertisement touts Cuticura Soap for hot baths and Ointment for soothing red rough itchy skin. A scented Dusting Powder Cuticura Talcum is recommended as part of the indispensable Cuticura Toilet Trio.
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Cuticura
Ady
Truth about Old Uncle John Shell of Greasy Creek Ky
A long feature weighs memory and age for John Shell of Greasy Creek Kentucky. Witnesses and probate records suggest he is about 112, with several neighbors noting ages over 100 while his family cautions against sensational claims.
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John Shell
Greasy Creek
Kentucky
Harlan
A. B. Cornett
T. H. Howard
W. B. Kelly
United States
Johnny" Shell
Mr. Shell
RE. F. Boggen
Notary Public
Harlan Co
SHELL
Martha Garrison
W. C. Shell
A. H. Shell
G. W. Howard
Howard
John
S . H. Howard
M. G. Smith
Daily Press
Debony Shell
THE
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Ann
Johnny Shell
Kentucky Mountaineer
Louisville
New York Herald
Literary Digest
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Thedford
Sheil
A H. Shell
Chappell
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Judge Cornett
Johnny” Shell
Harlan, Ky
Fr. G. Lewis
Derwood
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