Wrights Flight Ends in Fatal Crash for Selfridge at Fort Myer
Orville Wright and Lt. Thomas Selfridge crashed during a two man flight at Fort Myer. Selfridge died from a base of skull fracture while Wright survived with leg and rib injuries. The accident occurred when a propeller blade failed and the plane toppled during ascent. Onlookers and soldiers aided in rescue and both men were taken to hospital where Wright regained consciousness.
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Washington
Fort Myer
Orville Wright
Thomas E. Selfridge
Signal Corps
Army
Selfridge
Wright
Mr. Wright
Watters
New York
Lemans
France
Dayton
Aerial Experiment Association
St. Joseph
Foulois
Baldwin
Lieutenant Selfridge
How to Avoid Appendicitis
An old remedy advertises Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation claiming it stimulates the liver and bowels. It asserts the syrup is mild and pleasant to take and promotes natural bowel action with substitutes listed as J, H, Gwyn.
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Gwyn
Wealthy Dayton Financier Shines Shoes for Fun and Profit
Al Shartle, a 57 year old Dayton financier, keeps a portable shoeshine box and earns 10 cents per shine seven days a week. He began in 1867 after leaving cooking, building a real estate portfolio and a steady clientele in offices and large stores.
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al Sharde
Dayton
Shartle
Ohio
Elegant House Party Hosts Progressive Hearts Prize
Eli McNeer hosted guests on Church Street for a Progressive Hearts game honoring Mrs. Green of New York and Mrs. Hunt of Corinth. Miss Poindexter won first prize with the highest score, prizes awarded to Mesdames Green and Hunt, with refreshments served.
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McNeer
Church Street
Mrs. Smith
Miss Poindexter
Mesdames Green
Hunt
A. M. Smith
D. M. Litaker
Alex Chatham Sr
J. F. Biggs
Mason Lillard
J. S. Roth
Clara
Nora Bell
Maude King
Bertha Poindexter
Susie Gwyn
Little Bert Brings Dirt Clods Instead of Switch
A local child returns home empty handed for a switch to discipline his sister. After a long search he offers dirt clods to throw at her, humorously failing to find a proper tool.
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Little Bert
School for Salem aims to establish preparatory academy
Citizens of Salem unite to form a first class school with Prof. W M Wall in charge. Backers include James Miller and Bud Gwyn as plans for a two term eight month school unfold. Boarding pupils expected with low rates and inducements for distant attendees. Fall term to open October 5 with co operation invited from supporters of education.
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Salem
W. M. Wall
James Miler
Bud Gwyn
Wall
Friends of Education
Desperate Fight in Jail Kills Constable in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg Florida on September 16 Constable E A George was killed during a jail fight with an unidentified Italian who was later killed in an ensuing confrontation. The attacker was shot by officers and died at the scene. The incident sparked an investigation into jail security and procedures.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
E. A. George
Italian in Jail Fight Ends in Policeman’s Death
Police respond to a jail assault by a prisoner who wounds Constable George fatally. Citizens are drawn by gunfire as the Italian fights police, then Fire Department hose down the scene. After hours of exchange of shots Policeman Belcher shoots the assailant.
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Belcher
Powder spill on Missouri train at Windsor causes slack
A Windsor Missouri dispatch reports twelve kegs of giant powder were aboard the local freight of the Missouri Kansas & Texas at Windsor Station. While moving the car to clear the track one keg spilled and agent Frank Yake recovered part of the powder by transferring it to another keg while the rest was swept away.
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Windsor
Dispatch
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Frank Yake
Kodol Helps Stomach Digest Food And Regain Strength
A local ad explains Kodol will enable the stomach to digest all food and return to its natural work. It claims the product digests everything you eat and makes the stomach feel sweet, with pleasant use. Sold here by J. H. Gwyn.
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J. H. Gwyn
Town Depot Fire Kills Dozens After Grand Jury Testimony
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene as a conductor accused of inciting violence against Black by throwing a lit match into loose powder near the depot. The blast knocked the depot from its foundations, shattered windows, halted town clocks, and fatally harmed many Black residents.
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Herrschberger
Si Moon and Honeymoon in a Desert Desert Storm
A child asks what si moon and honeymoon mean aboard an Oakland boat, and the father answers with playful definitions about sandstorms and storms on trains, then dismisses the comparison as hot air while urging silence and sea gulls.
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Oakland
Simoons
Honeyo
Honeymoon Dreams and Nightmares Echoed in Family Talk
In a dialogue, a child pesters about a honey moon while a parent recalls a past honeymoon as a dream that turned into a nightmare, highlighting family memories and strain. The line reveals tension between desire for city life and the weight of difficult experiences at home.
Child Conviction Sparks Bryan McKinley Lesson Story
A Sunday school class tale shows a small girl named Alice choosing Bryan over Jesus. She explains her father supports Bryan and she will follow. The story reflects campaign discussions at home before the election.
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Alice
Jesus
Bryan
Child asks if calf’s mother left for card party
A young girl, left at home with a nurse while her mother attended several card parties, hears a calf crying at a window and wonders if the calf’s mother has also gone away with the mother to the gatherings.
DeWitts Kidney and Back Pills End Kidney Troubles
Advert says DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills ease weak kidneys backache rheumatic pains and bladder inflammation. Describes antiseptic properties and recommends for related annoyances. Sold by J. H. Gwyn.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwyn
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Furness
John W. Kern
Winston-Salem
Eli
Elkin
Union Depot
Mrs. Green
D. M. Liaker
Mrs. W. A. Waterhouse
Statesville
Mrs. A. Gick
J. W. Price
Margaret
William
Beaver Creek
Percy
John A. Young
Greensboro, N. C
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