Explosion injures six at city box factory in Philadelphia
Six men are hurt and one dying after an explosion at the Jenny H. Shelp Manufacturing Co. on Sixth Street and Columbia Avenue. An iron bolt fell into a grinding machine, sparks and flames ignited sawdust, and workers were hurled about as the blast ripped through the shop. Firefighters responded with limited effect as the blaze burned out.
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Philadelphia
Jienny H. Shelp Manufacturing Company
Sixth Street
Columbia Avenue
Randolph Street
August Finkleiner
Banks in South Supposedly Violate Law on Farm Mortgages
New Orleans banker So Wexler told the House Currency Reform Committee that national banks across the South illegally issue eight month real estate mortgage loans. He cited banks in Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama and urged amending the law to legalize such credits for farmers.
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South
Washington
So Wexler
New Orleans
House
Currency Reform Committee
Oilsiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Wealer
Aunt Delia's Last Visit to White House With Taft Relative
Millbury Massachusetts reports Delia C Torrey will visit the White House today for a final meeting with her nephew before Taft retires. She expresses acceptance, noting the trip might have been her last to the canal whether or not he was reelected. Senator Tillman proposes a ban on smoking in executive sessions, aiming to curb tobacco exposure in the Senate chamber. A gale fear and barge incident near Long Island Sound is noted, with survivors awaiting details as Andie R and family are mentioned. Welsh Church Gill debate in Commons references disestablishment and lease terms.
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Taft
White House
Millbury
Mass
Delia C. Torrey
O ‘Surrey
Canal
Senate
Washington
Ebc
Tillman
South Carolina
Walt
Kings New Discoveries Promised Cure for Colds
Hinted ad text claims Kings New Discovers cure for colds and coughs with improved relief. The ad references remedies and ingredients, noting perceived benefits and urging purchase at Harner's Drug Store. The language imitates 19th century patent medicine style with grand claims and limited specifics.
Three Wives Plead For Husband in Court
Three wives of Tractave Steinberg appeared before Judge Ro valsky pleading for leniency for their mutual husband. Each testified asking either for clemency or a lighter sentence. The peddler faces a potential term of not less than one year and four months up to four years and six months. The report notes a broader strike disruption in transportation and a Cuban-driven strike wave.
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Pete
Steinberg
Judgs Rovalsky
Ana Aly
Homemade Pine Syrup Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A home recipe claims to make a pint of cough syrup cheaper and faster than commercial products. It combines granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex with sugar syrup, to be taken by teaspoonfuls every one to three hours for cough, throat issues, and asthma symptoms. The ad asserts strong relief and offers a money back guarantee.
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United States
Canada
Iminsely Poplar
the Pines Co
Wasue
Ind
Two Women Saved From Operations In Nebraska Aid
Beatrice Nebraska and Cary Maine women credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing severe side pains backache nervousness and fatigue. One Maine woman says after a year of suffering operation was feared but the remedy restored health and sleep and allowed her to resume housework. The Beatrice donor reports similar relief after consulting the remedy.
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Lydia
Winkham
B.C
Beatrice
Ned
Cary
Maine
Lydia J. Pinkham
Pinkham
Hayward Sowers
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Andie R
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Waite
Gill
Bandon
Dr. Kings
Tragbbes
Danis
Aros Crawford
Niagra Mey
King’s New
Niwass
Pearre
Harare
Harners
James E. Doll
Watchmaker
Jewelry
South Market St
Frederick, Md
Live Stock Life Insurance
GEO. L. Cramer & Sons
Travins
Ciba
Peb
Fond Ocivers
Coste
Monty
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Florida
VIA
Seaboard Air Line
Southern
Atlantic Coast Line
Etchison & Cline
Pfuneral
W. H. B. Etchison
W. H
Etchison
G. E. Gline
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Ramsburg
Frederick Md
Piuh
Een Doll Bros
Aio Oy
the People's Fire Insurance Company of
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Cor
Court and
Church Sts
King Cotton Carnival
C. Thomas Kemp
Carty
Carty’s Furniture
Patrick Street
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Frederick
B. Rosenour & Sons
Market Street
Victor Records
Victor
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