Wounded at Naples and typhoid fears spread
Report from Messina warns that typhoid fever could spread beyond ruined areas unless sanitary measures are taken. Many refugees reach Naples with injuries. death toll rises as some go mad. The Bayern aid ship sails to Messina with medical supplies, while Rear Admiral Sperry plans Naples operation with divisions including Connecticut and Vermont.
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Victor Emmanuel
Aimi der Griacom
Bayern
America
United States
Scorpion
Stuart Rapton
State Department
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Sperry
Naples
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Vermont
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Kanana
Reggio
Walla
Pennsylvania Legislature Begins Biennial Session in 1909
Harrisburg reports that the Pennsylvania legislature adjourned for a recess until January 19 as officers and presiding officers were chosen. The House and Senate prepared to set committees and appoint staff, with party control in both chambers under the Republican leadership.
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Harrisburg
Pylvania
Jobe F. ‘Coz
Allggpeny
A. EB. Sisson
Bris
A . Cane
Art
Tragic Death of Pittston Brakeman In Coxton Yard
In Coxton yards Wilkes-Barre Jan 6 Extward Stivdra a 22 year old brakeman from Pittston met a horrible death. He tried to jump onto a moving car and fell, the brake beam struck and he was fatally crushed with every bone broken.
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Wilkes-Barre
Stivdra
Pittston
Lehigh Valley
Mitroad
Coxton Yards
Brown Heads New York Central as President
At a New York Central and Hudson River directors meeting the senior VP William Cert was elected president to succeed William H Newman who had retired. Brown, born June 29 1863 in Herkimer New York, has long railroading experience dating to 1869. He previously led the Lake Shore line after leaving the Chicago Burlington & Quincy in 1961.
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Tony
New York Central & Hurlson River Railroad
Williiam C.ert
William 11. Newman
President Brown
Herkimer
County
N.Y
Iowa
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
First View
Lake Shore
Ines
Farmer Found Dead After Robbery in Reed's Gap Barn
In Durham Connecticut on January 6 a farmer named John Aaman was found with his head crushed in in his Reed's Gap barn. The $200 taken from his pockets was missing and a bloody club lay nearby. A farmhand's footprints tracked across the lot as investigators searched the surrounding country.
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Durham
Conn
Bia
Trousara
John Aaman
Reed's Gap
Canary Islands Quake Shakes Towns and Bells Ring
An earthquake in the Canary Islands upends furniture and sends tepid bells ringing. Reports describe people rushing from homes amid reports of faint damage while officials note localized tremors and unsettled crowds.
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Tehéritté
Canary
Selahdd
Alirin
Fate of former legislator in Shamokin explosion
W D Colten, a former state legislator, likely died from burns after a powder bag exploded at a Reading mine shaft in Shamokin Pennsylvania on January 6.
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Shamokin
W. D. Colten
Reading
World's longest bridge planned for pass through span
The Pennsylvania Railroad initiates plans for a monumental bridge over the Hudson River near Port Morris to connect New York City with Long Island. The steel arch structure would stand about 140 feet above water, carry four tracks, and support two 100 ton locomotives with a 5,000 pound per foot load, with towers 200 feet high and an estimated cost of fifteen to twenty million dollars.
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New York
Long Island
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Hadson River
Boston
New York City
New Haven
Penhagfeanta
Tetsey City
Oho
Anya
Parrenger Trama
Mera
Bridgea
Gustave Libdenthal
Municipal Art Commission
Marriage aid bill sparks state matrimonial bureau plan
A legislative discussion outlines a bachelor tax bill creating a state matrimonial bureau. The proposed bureau would register bachelors seeking aid to find wives, with the aim of easing courtship for the bashful. Assemblyman Farrell defends the measure, noting it targets those lacking nerve to propose marriage, while critics call it intrusive state interference. The topic emerges amid broader debates on welfare and reform.
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Farrell
Mfwankeg
Frerelt
Whistler’s Paris Studio Tale and River Auction
A mixed Paris scene recalls Whistler in 19th century France. The anecdote covers his time in a studio, remittance challenges, and a famed painting that sparked a village uproar before sinking in the Seine. The episode ends with laughter at the price collapse and a dramatic river splash.
Mozart in D sharp uproar at opera misprint
A chaotic incident at an opera ends with Mozart directing the performance after a misprinted D sharp causes the orchestra to clash with the score. The composer demands proper tuning, the audience protests, and Mozart leads the return to harmony amid applause.
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Mozart
Fragmentary Fusion of Gossip and Advice in Old Page Text
The snippet blends chatter about marriage singing careers and funeral plans with scattered medical and moral commentary. It mentions Elsie and Benham in a stylized 19th century voice, plus a digressive aside on fever and healing and a faint reference to a pharmacist or remedy.
Pape's Diapepsia Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion
An advertisement claims Pape's Diapepsia cures indigestion and stomach distress within five minutes after meals. It asserts sour stomach causes many symptoms and promises a simple test by taking the product with the next meal, claiming lasting relief for digestion and related discomfort.
Ancient rustic clings to fearsome age in stone breaking tale
A Saturday encounter with a very old laborer who cannot recall his age. He estimates only that he is a fearful age. Through questions about schooling and work, the man is revealed to be 378 years old by the tester's calculation, a claim the old man accepts calmly.
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Squire Noakes
Wilgoilor
Tr Cruker
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the Inquirer
Liverpool Mercury
Silent Seven Form After Whispering in Church
Seven South Norwalk Baptists form a mum society after being rebuked for whispering during service. The girls meet sew and play games, and each speaking triggers a fine to fund a little Turkish girl. Rev Hugh RR Carpenter vows to repeat the rebuke if needed.
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Silent Seven
South Norwalk
Conn
Turkey
R. Hugh RR. Carpenter
Rexall Debility Cure Claim Promises Free Trial
An advertisement asserts debility stems from catarrh and claims Rexall Muco-Tone cures catarrh and improves general health. It promises a risk-free trial with a money-back guarantee and lists two bottle sizes priced at 91.00, signed by J. A. Williamson on North Market Street.
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Rexall
J. A. Williamson
North Market Street
Public Sale of Real Estate at Thundaraigoed
Public sale of valuable real estate at Walkersville on Saturday January 16 1900 at 1 o clock p m the property includes a nine room dwelling with stable outbuildings and flag water near the house on a 78 by 200 foot lot. A second lot features a steel covered structure.
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Atanda
Walkersville
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