Giant Sea Bat Captured After Daylong Battle in Mobile Bay
Thomas C. Cairns of Birmingham captured a sea bat reported to weigh over a ton after an all day struggle in Mobile Bay. The 14 by 10 foot creature towed a gasoline launch for hours, was harpooned off Dauphin Island, and hauled ashore at Bayou la Batre by 25 men. Local fishermen estimate weight over 2,000 pounds though no scales could weigh it.
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Mobile
Mobile Bay
Thomas C. Cairns
Birmingham
Bayou la Batre
Gulf of Mexico
Cairns
Dauphin Island
Cheerful wives urged as safety fix for electrical workers
Philadelphia report says National Electric Light association promotes safety first as plan to reduce on the job deaths for 150000 workers in 2000 electric light companies. Paul Lupke of Trenton urges wives to provide cheerfulness, freeing men from worries to improve concentration around dangerous machinery.
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Philadelphia
United States
National Electric Light Association
Paul Lupke
Trenton
N. J
Death Trap Kills Couple Near Bethayres Station
Charles Fullary and his wife Margaret both about 40 were killed instantly at Bethayres station as they attempted to cross behind a passenger train and were struck by a fast freight train coming from the opposite direction. They were en route from their Bethayres home to Yardley to spend the day with relatives.
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Bethayres
Yardley
Charles Fullary
Margaret
Bethayres Station
Fullary
Ban Placed On September Morns
Pittsburg June 11 The Allegheny river banks at Cheswick will be free of Septem ber Morns of either sex after Burgess Thomas R Kennedy Jr issued an edict. Residents complained about camp activities and scantily clad summer campers. Canoeists are barred from bare legs and bathers must wear a bathing suit or kimono.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Cheswick
Thomas R. Kennedy, Jr
Equal Rates Rule Declares Stockholders Pay Same
The public service commission rules it illegal to charge differing rates for the same telephone service. Stockholders must pay the same as others, ending Economy company’s $2 yearly discount. Also bans free service at hotels and railway stations as discriminatory.
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The
Public Service Commission
Somerset Telephone Company
Economy Telephone Company
Economy Company
J Elliott Takes Delaware Property as Tenant Moves
Clare P. DuShane notes J Elliott takes the property at 1306 Delaware Avenue while the current tenant moves to the Hanna property at 307 North Mercer Street. Adv.
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Clare P. DuShane
Women Escape City Poor Farm Residents Leave After Short Stay
Four women sent from Mayor Tyler to the city poor farm for a month or 80 hours fled last night amid reports of unrest. The escapees include Mary Meedman Fern Bradley Mrs Morrow and Mrs Liebendorfer alias Miller. No trace of the group has been found.
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Tyler
Maude Miller
Mary Meedman
Fern Bradley
Morrow
Liebendorfer
Alilas Miller
Cherry Trees Are Turning Red
The piece describes cherry trees in peak season with robins inspecting ripe fruit. It notes robins’ fondness for cherries, the upcoming harvest for pies, and the fleeting beauty as red fruit contrasts with dark green foliage.
Clerk Kills Mad Dog With Pipe at Lomax Store
In Lowellville Ohio a wild looking canine charged into the J. W. Lomax store overturning boxes and snapping at customers. A clerk shot the dog with a pipe and killed the animal amid a scare that drew a crowd.
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Clerk
Mad Dog
Lowellville
J. W. Lomax
Tramp Dogs Shot After Escape From Local Officers
A tramp dog team evaded capture by local officers until Frank Huffman a Lomax clerk used a pipe to shoot and kill one of the animals after several minutes. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Kline of Sharp Street.
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Frank Huffman
Lomax
Roy Kline
Sharp Street
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns public
Public health warning cautions against catarrh ointments containing mercury as dangerous to smell and health. Recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, stating it contains no mercury and is taken internally. Mentions 75c price and availability from druggists. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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