Miser's Hoard Found Hidden in Hempstead Wall
A wall in Hempstead Long Island yielded two bags containing 15609 in twenty dollar gold pieces plus bank books with 15000 in deposits. The find came as a late farmer William Jaynes who died at eighty nine left his property to relative Sylvanus De Mott. Relatives had long hunted the rumored treasure as executors tore down the hut to build a modern house.
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House
New York
William Jaynes
Hempstead
Sylvanus de Mott
Jaynes
Double Tragedy in North Carolina Doctor Kills Daughter
In Asheville on April 6 Dr O Swinney from New York shot his 16 year old daughter Nellie in the Normal and Collegiate Institute reception room after anger over an April Fool prank. He then killed himself, officials say his mind was unbalanced. Nellie Swinney, a pupil at the girls school, ran to the principal's room after being wounded.
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Jake Asheville
N. C
Nellie
O. Swinney
New York
Miss Swinney
Normal and Collegiate Institute
Aliss Swinney
Doctored Saratoga Waters Alleged By Senate Panel
Albany April 6 charges before a senate judiciary committee claim thousands drink Saratoga Waters doctored with salt citric acid and other chemicals carbonated with nit rich and marble dust. Robert C Morris former NY Republican county chair and counsel for a carbonic gas company testified. Defenders admit possible adulteration but say it preserves the famed health resort from ruin.
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Saratoga Springs
Albany
Saratoga Waters
Senate Committee
Judiciary
Robert C. Morris
New York Republican County Committee
Carbonic Gas Company
Woman jumps to rain barrel to escape fire in Shamokin area
In Elysburg near Shamokin Pennsylvania Mrs William Leiby wife of a prominent farmer suffered severe burns when her light- material skirt caught fire during soap making. She quickly jumped into a rain barrel to escape the flames and survived though badly burned and likely to recover.
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Shamokin
Elysburg
Wiliam Leiby
Wisconsin Nine-Hour Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Judge Warren D. Tarrant decides the federal nine hour limit for railway telegraphers unconstitutional while the Wisconsin eight hour state law remains valid. Until a higher court rules, railroads must follow the federal rule.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Warren D. Tarrant
Dow
State of
Wisconsin
Reading Railway Amends Bill Over Two-Cent Rate Law
The Philadelphia and Reading Railway petitions equity to show cause why the Dunsmore two-cent rate law should be enforced arguing the penalty of 1990 dollars per offense is confiscatory and unconstitutional. It cites a Minnesota rate law decision and claims the provision denies equal protection and due process, risking property loss for Pennsylvania railroad owners.
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Reading Railway
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railway Company
Dunsmore
United States
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Pirates Beat St Louis In Ten Innings
In the National League Pittsburg defeated St Louis 3 to 1 in ten innings while all American League games were postponed by rain. Also noting a traveling tinker case and a congressional adjournment discussion with dates and delays.
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National League
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Two Killed By Bad Oysters in Newark Case
Mrs Rose Bendt dies of typhoid fever after her husband Ferdinand Bendt a noted florist fell ill from infected oysters. The tragedy extends to their daughter Dora aged thirteen and the family’s eight year old Nellie who did not eat the seafood remains well. Dora remains in a dangerous condition and Nellie is unaffected.
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Newark N. J
Rose Bendt
Ferdinand Bendt
Dora
Nellie
Relics of Mound Builders Found Near Boone
The state historical department unearthed in a Boone mound human bones and teeth along with animal bones and ancient urns. They recovered historical documents and various curios believed to be relics of the ancient mound builders.
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Boone, Ja
State Historical Department
Boone
Local Notices and Social Roundup in Woodsboro Area
A long column of community news from Woodsboro and surrounding towns details church services, meetings, and visits. The piece lists new pastor Rev. Chirence Newell appointed by the Baltimore Conference, local officers, and a series of family calls, visits, and funerals, with notes on Easter observances and a memorial for Thomas Woot.
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Methodist
Chirence Newell
Baltimore
Washington, D.C
Ben Hagerston
J. 4. Hitselberger
J. T. Stbaughtary
WLDL
Crnfuian
Albsugh
Trinstees
Memith
Geo. Hy Whitmore
Chireeness
ME. FY. Starr
Gar Eiammond
Dr. ‘T. R. Myers
Wallace i
Meaig
Mite Society of
Fair View
M P
St. Zion M. E
Exie Baker
Jesse L. Baker
Frenklyn Millsj
Thomas Woot
Datelerk
Mt. Zion M. EE
Ceeil
Vegetable Compound Said to Prevent Surgeries
A letter from Mrs S A Williams of Gardiner Maine claims Lydis E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound saved a woman from an operation. The writer describes severe female troubles and a tumor, saying the remedy restored health and negated the need for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydis E. Pinkhamn
S.A. Williams
Gardiner
Maine
Pinkhen
Cray
Chiesa
Health Advice for Women from Mrs Pinkham
An advertising feature promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedy for women’s ailments. It claims the product relieves irregularities backache stomach issues dizziness nervousness and other discomforts. Readers are invited to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
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George Cramer
Charles Eerstown
George Leather
George W. Shark
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John H. Wacktes
Frederick J Fos P. Baer
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Thurmont
Russel Young
Murt
Waynesboro
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Long
Walter Dorsey
W. L. Aerie
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Matie Martin
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OW. Low
William Long
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Bernard
Winton
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Sundley
MT. Pleasant
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Mamie Crum
Woodshoro
Jerome Rippin
Fergaville
St. Luke's Church
St. Luke's
Archie Thomas
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Carroll Null and Daughter
Brunswick
C. N. Trundle
Able
Near
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Harry Castle
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J.B. Black
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John Wood
Jhntown
Win HL CL Wood
Robert Whitmiere
Allen Beiter
John G Westminster
J. B. Ogle
J. Allen Beitler
John Seiss
Griceham
Maude Ogle
Mr. Heird
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Clarence Holtz
Grant Holtz
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Martin
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Sophie Sonzthor
Bloomfield
Charles Zimmerman
Elsie Sheelenheim
Libertytows
Jine Stone
Emunisburg
Mery Hahn
Jenny Wren
Dorothy Cramer
Martin Nelly
Ethel
Mary
Harvey Finneytrock
Charles Wastler
Diana Wastler
Samuel
Walter Wastier
Harvey Finnerirock
Ruth
Glenn Witthide
Charles Sharer
Apple's Church
Libertytown
Rachel V. Simpson
Albert Sogie
Sidney St.John Sappington
F. Lee Simpson
Albert Fogie
Annie M. Peddicord
Thairsday
Harry Lescailedt
Liberty Stage
Walnut Street
Elia Eaves
Frederick City Hospital
Poaucin Odin
Cnich
Annie Peddicard
Qeente
Edna
Vine
Loraine Simpsoe
Angela Trandie
Sting
Bonie
Kay
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Christian Endeavor
Clack
Capito Collehery
Methodist Episcopal Sabbard School
F. Hammmaker
Myrti
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Ticshour
Letha
Nellie Joy
Saude Keilholtz
Graceham
Allen Dorsey
Carrie
Viola
Motter's Station
Henry Havener
Daught
Pauline
Maurice and
Murray
Keith
Trace Ham
Harry Snook
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Erink Collflower
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Hoover's Mill
Wm. Morrison
Edith Radcliff
Inday
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Elmer Golliflower
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Edith
Lickd
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Mare Clurth
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Elsworth
Woodsboro
Nettie Levy
Middletown
Mamie Crim
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Union Town
Albert Ecker
BH. M. Smith
Leatherweed
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Lillie Wiener
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Winchester
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Merion Biehelberger
Union Bridge
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Ali Burger
M Indis
T Tadia
Sothern
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Montgomery's
Tue
Eldridge Bowen
B. 3
Robert Benson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Aaron Stull
Robert Eigenbrody
Ross Eigenbrode
Joseph Mertin
Harvey” Wilthide
Mary Marker
Howe
Frederick Gas Ca
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