Four Girls Die Bathing In Bald Eagle Creek Tragedy
A heat wave drives crowds to cool pools as four girls Esther Fisher 18 Thelma Florim 14 Marion Bower 17 and Erma Enterbaugh drown in Bald Eagle Creek near Lock Haven while testing water depth. George W A McDonald aids but cannot save them. Nellie Kinley 21 and Lloyd Livingstone 15 later die in separate river and creek incidents.
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West Williamsport
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Susquehanna
Maid Street
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Livingstone
Lycoming Creek
Weather summary from United States Weather Bureau notes
Weather data shows for multiple cities including Chicago New Orleans New York Philadelphia St Louis Washington with conditions cloudy clear and rain. Temperatures range around 74 to 76 degrees with partly cloudy skies and lighter winds expected today and tomorrow.
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New You
Philadelphia
St.Louis
Washington
Czar Hopeful of Victory Amid War Anniversary Hopes
On the anniversary of the declaration of war Emperor Nicholas of Russia urges unity and courage, signaling belief in a fortunate outcome as Russia endures trials. Berlin reports Austro German gains and vast territories under occupation, claiming central powers control extensive lands in west and east.
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Train Hits Auto Killing Youth in Hancock Area
A westbound express struck a Hancock car, killing Charles Hinely Jr and injuring his father and mother. They were rushed to Washington County Hospital where the son died. The crash occurred within 200 yards of Hancock station witnessed by many. Other items include a fatal train strike near Tamaqua and a suicide attempt in Red Lion, plus trade orders for Pittsburgh mills.
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Hancock
Washington County Hospital
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Hancock Station
Miss Blanche Poyson Named Largest Policewoman at Toyland
Miss Blanche Poyson, 6 feet 4 inches tall and 225 pounds, serves as the sole tenl special policewoman in the United States at Toyland Grown Up on the Zone of the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Her badge reads Special Police, Toyland G. U., and she oversees crowds in what is described as a vast, magical display area built at a cost of 294000 dollars.
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United States
Special Police, Toyland G. U
San Francisco
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Toyland
Miss Poyson
Copetto
Wayland Grown Up
Peach Dainties and Preserving Ideas for Peaches
The article outlines numerous peach preparations from plain sliced peaches with cream to peach cobbler and several peach pie variations. It also describes peach desserts like peach whip and peach sandwiches and explains home methods for brandied peaches and peeling peaches by scalding.
The Charm of Motherhood and Pinkham's Remedy
A health feature urging preparation for childbirth and praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for the female system. It argues many women are unprepared, claims the product aids recovery, and invites readers to write for confidential advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Peach Preserve Techniques From Old Recipe Fragments
Fragmentary instructions describe methods for peach preserves including peeling, sugaring, and boiling peaches with sugar and water, skimming foam, and sealing in jars. Also outlines peach butter with soft peaches pressed and simmered, and peach conserve with ripe slices sugared, cooked, and dried before jar sealing.
Food aid moved to Mexico City by rail
Washington reports General Gonzales has reoccupied Mexico City and General Carranza's Vera Cruz headquarters say road shipments will be sent by rail to feed the starving capital. Heavy trains with provisions are being readied to depart Vera Cruz, while rail line patrols are tightened to ensure passage. US officials hope Carranza's forces succeed in protecting transportation and relief reaches Mexico City.
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Vera Cruz
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Mexico City
Frederick County Political Candidates Seek Party Nominations
Multiple candidates announce for local offices in Frederick County Maryland in advance of primaries. Marion C Millen of Woodboro seeks Republican support for Sheriff reflecting on her record as an officer. Roy Elwatneeran of Walkeravile and other names seek Democratic or Republican nominations for Sheriff and Orphans Court Judge positions, urging supporters to back aggressive campaigns and influence.
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