Meteor Explodes Over West Alexander Town Center
Residents of West Alexander were awakened by a meteor strike that shattered the town’s business district including the West Alexander National Bank. Fearful townsfolk believed the end of the world had come until Father Weber explained the meteor’s path and explosion. Clergyman Witness Rev J G Deeds witnessed the event as residents sought mercy, while some blamed bank robbers until meteor physics calmed fears. Some locals still worry the event signals catastrophe in 1916.
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Washington
West Alexander
Father Weber
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
J. G. Deeds
Methodist Church
Ohio Valley
Family Jar Forty Years Silent Spouse Case Heard
Atlantic City N J January 17 in recorder s court Mrs B Ware testified that after forty years of marriage her husband gave no support and they have not spoken. She named Betsy Leeble as chief cook living in their home during her absence from Wilkes Barre. Betsy faced disorderly conduct charges and agreed to leave the resort to avoid jail.
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Atlantic City
N. J
B. Ware
Recorder’s Court
Wilkes-Barre
Betsy
Tragedy in Woodlawn: Father Kills Children Then Self
Chicago January 17 patrol sergeant Harry Baird shot his son Charles ten and daughter Ethel six at home after dinner then killed himself. Wife Mrs. Baird found them. she said he had been unsettled for days. Also notes on Dr Burmeister proposing blood transfusion to revive asphyxiation victims. Also an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure promising cures and testimonials.
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Chicago
Harry Baird
Baird
W. H Burmeister
Hall
Halls
Hail
Weather Observations and Local Forecast Update
Observations from U S weather bureaus at 8 p m show Atlantic City 20 clear Boston 34 cloudy Buffalo no 34 cloudy Chicago 2 clear New Orleans 64 rain New York 34 cloudy Philadelphia 32 snow St Louis 10 cloudy Washington 38 rain. Local snows followed by a cold wave tonight with colder temperatures tomorrow fair and northwest winds.
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United States Weather
Tomy
Atlantic City
Boston
Buffalo
Chicago
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
Bt. Louis
Washington
Emperor William Undergoes Operation Reported in Vatican
Vatican reports say Emperor William I underwent a last Thursday operation. Officials warned a week remains to judge danger, while Berlin denies serious illness, insisting he only had a boil and was confined briefly. Dispatches later claimed him walking in royal grounds.
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Rome
Vatican
William
Dhe Xaiser
Berlin
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Acquittal in Slayer Case Near Crifton Pennsylvania
Francis Thomas of Crifton was acquitted of murdering Game Protector Joseph McHugh of Weatherly the shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon November 7 1915. A gun experts verdict found the weapon defective and a mere touch or belt contact might have fired it. The trial lasted four days with one witness and the state game commission represented by an assistant attorney general.
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Mauch Chunk
Francis Thomas
Crifton
Joseph McHugh
Weatherly
Commonwealth
Thomas
The
State Game Commission
Student Arrested as Burglar in Ithaca
Ithaca New York January 17 J M Cole a Philadelphia freshman in Cornell College of Civil Engineering is under arrest for breaking into the lodging house of George E Taylor at 763 East Buffalo street and stealing about 200 dollars worth of jewelry and personal effects from fellow students.
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Ithaca
N. Y
J. M. Coleman
Philadelphia
Cornell College of Civil Engineering
George E. Taylor
East Buffalo Street
Bergen Fire Destroys City, Bergen Norway
A third of Bergen, Norway's 90,000 population, suffered a devastating blaze with two deaths and about 2000 homeless. Property losses hit 15 million dollars, making it the worst fire on record in Norway.
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Norway
Christiania
Bergen
Norwegian Sea
Mamertine Prison and Rome’s Forum Ruins Highlight Sacred Dungeons
The article recalls Jugurtha and St Paul immured in the Mamertine dungeon beneath St Giuseppi dei Falegnani near the Forum. It notes the Forum’s ruined temples, Trajan’s column with imperial reliefs, and ancient Rome’s grandeur contrasted with the dungeon’s notorious pitch. On July 4 each year church representatives remember the tradition by torchlight.
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Jugurtha
St. Paul
Forum
Rome
Saturn
Castor
Pollux
Septimius Severus
Vesta
Caesar
Mins
Caesars
Trajan
Christian Herald
Famous Abductions and Early Political Consequences
An account of historic abductions from ancient myths to medieval Ireland. Notable acts include the king of Argus abducting the king’s daughter and the king of Leinster taking the wife of O Rourke of Breffal, provoking Leinster’s downfall and England’s intervention. The Norman conquest of Ireland followed, decades of conflict, destitution, and shifting sovereignty.
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Argus
Europa
Tyre
Medea
Colchis
Belen
Henry II
England
Ireland
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Adverts Offer Digestive Aid
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a calomel substitute for liver and bowel support. It claims the tablets brighten skin, increase energy, and cause no dangerous after effects, urging nightly use and noting strong sales at 10 and 25 cents.
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Dr. Edwards
Olive Tablet Company
Columbus
SITE OF THE CAPITAL Washington In the Days When John Adams Was President
Helen Nicolay in Century recalls Adams era Washington with Adams beyond the unfinished residence notably damp and wood shortages. Mrs Adams kept levees in a cold, evolving capital where LEnfant plan outlets and growing houses framed a city mid river.
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Washington
John Adams
Adams
Philadelphia
Potomac
Bii Aks
L’enfant
Puzzled Him Uncle Ben in Shooting Case Witness Testimony
A witness in a shooting case answers questions with deliberate, measured replies about whether the shots were simultaneous. The exchange highlights the defense and prosecution dialogue as reported by the Argonaut and advertised in The News.
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Ben
Argonaut
Will Combat Sunday by Drifting from Big Revivalism
Philadelphia, Jan 17. Don ald Eynags, poet, announces entry into Episcopal ministry to oppose Sunday revivalism. He praises Billy Sunday yet criticizes his sensational methods as dangerous and vaudeville like. Eynags vows a dignified ministry and a social service program to improve a community within a year.
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Philadelphia
Society For Promoting
Donald Eynags
Billy Sunday
Mr. Evans
Christ
Historic Papers Burned At Washington College Fire
Chestertown Md January 17 William Smith Hall main building of Washington College burned quickly destroying archives and historic documents many in George Washington hand including records of the college’s founding cost of the building listed at 76000. The structure bore the name of Rev William Smith longtime provost and namesake of the first president of the college.
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Washington
Chestertown
William Smith
Washington College
George Washington
Willam Smith
Tatversity of Pennsylvania
General Washington
Allies Bombarding Lille Amid Allied Attacks
London reports the allied bombardment of Lille resumed after recent German depots were destroyed. The German version says fires caused only slight material damage. Paris says Rome reports Italy will aid Serbia and Montenegro with Vittorio Emanuele discussing the issue with Sonnino and ministers of war and navy.
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Lille
London
Italy
Serbia
Montenegro
Paris
Rome
Vittor Emmanuel
Sonnino
War
Girl Finds Relief With Vegetable Compound in Taunton
Taunton Massachusetts Miss Clarien Monin reports monthly pains and absence from work ended after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound described as a safe herbal remedy. The notice urges girls with irregular periods or related symptoms to seek guidance from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. for confidential advice.
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Taunton
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Clarien Monin
Russell Street
Allence
Paints and Oils Advertises Low Prices
Loose Paints and White Leads oils at right prices are promoted in a compact ad style notice showcasing affordable decorating supplies.
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Towania
People of
Waterfly
Brumbaugh
Bradford
Pennsylvania
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Pat
O'Brien
Clancy
Boston Transcript
Mamertine Prison
Dodge
Maine
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Helen Nicolay
Market and Third Streets
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Maryland Apartment Company
Ebeat Hardware CO
Chichester
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