Dickinson Ends A World Tour After War Secretary Trip
Secretary of War Jacob M Dickinson completed a five week tour of the Philippines China Japan Russia Germany and France. He inspected fortifications at Corregidor and Puerto Princessa and visited an insular penal colony. He dined with the Mikado in Japan and flew with French aviators at Chalons. He plans a full report to the government.
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New York
Jacob M. Dickinson
Pring Friedrich Wilhelm
Philippines
China
Japan
Russia
Germany
France
San Francisco
Asiatic
Clarence Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Harry W. Cootes
Frederick Dent Grant
Department of the East
Dickinson
Patty
Senator Bacon
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Jersey City
Grant
Isiqgad
Washington
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Puerto Princess
Palau Island
Nfe
Chalons
Male
Bomb Hums Dirigible Flight At State Fair Grounds
Shraveport reports a bomb buried by workers near the fair grounds struck an exhibition dirigible at about 100 feet. The craft, driven by Harry Ginter, escaped a concussion due to its speed after the explosion. Other items note a warrant demand against Stimson, a smallpox death on a train, and a Spokane freight wreck with eight dead and four hurt.
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Shraveport
Harry Ginter
State Air Grounds
Fir Works Department
Spokane
Wash
Great Northern
Express strike spreads to taxis and drivers
New York reports a two week old express company strike spreading to about 3000 taxicab chauffeurs. Labor leaders plan a general city wide action while Samuel Gompers joins negotiations. Police enforce order as negotiations stall and unity with express workers is declared.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
A Truly True Fish Story at Vineyard Haven
Captain Lewis of the schooner Antoinette says mackerel leapt aboard his boat while en route from Florence New Jersey to Boston, creating a breakfast spectacle fifteen miles southwest of Wire Island as the eighteen inch fish sprang over the rail and fed the crew.
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Lewis
Antoinette
Florence
N. J
Boston
Wire Island
Remedy for Eczema Promoted by Williamson's Drug Store
An advertisement touts AMMO ZEMO as a clean liquid external treatment to cure eczema and related skin conditions. It claims one application relieves itching and often cures minor cases, with the product sold in many towns through Williamson's Drug Store and other agents.
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Williamson
King
America
Gor
Williamson's
Respite for Dr Crippen Delays Execution
Philadelphia lawyer reports Belle Elmore seen near Chicago as Crippen retry prepares new petition. Crippen, convicted of his wife Belle Elmore murder, will face execution on November 23 after two week rule delays and pending reprieve efforts by counsel Newton.
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Landen
Hawley Harvey Crippen
Belle Elmore
Newton
Crippen
Crippen Case Sparks U S Claims Of Alive Wife
Philadelphia lawyer Francis Tobin says Belle Crippen is alive in the United States and seeks a U S State Department stay to halt Dr Crippen’s London execution. He claims sightings in Chicago and Kansas City and says Munyon aids in locating her. The State Department says it has no role in the British murder case.
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Gere Elmore
Washington
Francis Jacy Tobin
Philadelphia
Belle Elmore
Hawley H. Crippan
State Department
Secretary of State
Department
Tobin
Dr. Crippen
Crippen
Chicago
Kansas City
Munyon Remedy Company
Munyon
Mrs. Crippen
Belle Mimoere
Sea St
Omatate
Loundon
Home Secretary
England
Population increases in several cities prompt growth totals
Washington shows Youngstown population at 79066 up 24181 or 76.2 percent from 41885 in 1900. El Paso Texas reaches 29279 up 23373 or 196 percent from 15908. Canton Ohio at 10443 vs 6564 in 1900. East Chicago Indiana 19098 vs 24171 in 1900. Walter Barrett dies after a hunting accident in Wilkes-Barre pennsylvania at Hazleton following a heart dinens incident.
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Washington
Youngstown
Fl Paso
Tex
Tino
Canton
East Chicago
Ind
Wilkes-Barre
Walter Barrett
Jeanesville Ironworks
Hazleton
Horan Wins Big Auto Race At 250 Mile Event
Horan driving a Lozier wins the speedway grand prize 250 mile race defeating a field of sixteen starters. Jon Matson finishes third in a Simplex with Ralph Beardsley fourth in another Simplex. An Atlanta youth, Wilf Paean, drives a McFarlan in the field.
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Lozier
Aumata
Novo
Due Horan
Luozier
Asssbed Myst
USGS
Burman
Marquette
Wits Beyoud
Horan
Burmue de Caer
Mede Gine
Jon Matson
Ralph Beardsley
Ralph Mutford
Wilf Paean
Atlanta
McFarlan
Sfath
Hunter Killed at Target in Fatal Shooting Gallery Incident
In Waltaburg on November 8 Spencer Yates fourteen year old son of Dr Samuel Yates of Braddeck died after a accidental gunshot at a Deadwood South Dakota shooting gallery. The wound caused by a Mohert rifle batter led to blood poisoning and his death. A companion fired the shot during a skill contest.
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Waltaburg
Spencer Yates
Samuel Yates
Braddeck
Deadwood
Yates
Farmer Kills Employee After Alleged Attack in Celhier Township
Pittsburg reports farmer Augustus Parkant killed his employee John Solvack claiming Solvack attacked him as they lived together in Celhier township. Parkant remained with the body until dawn then summoned a physician and is in custody. Heir Swindler Pleads Guilty in New Jersey court for defrauding heirs to a $29 million Wilmington claim. Chicago Police face strain enforcing peace amid garment workers strike. police chief asks manufacturers to close shops to curb disorder.
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Pittsburg
Augustus Parkant
Celhier Township
John Solvack
Solvack
Parkant
Trenton
N. J
Charles B. Arnold
Wilmington
Del
Springer
Chicago
Gardens in the House Readers advised on easy to grow house plants
The article counsels readers on urban gardening tips to avoid failure by choosing hardy low maintenance plants, dealing with pests like aphids, and noting that indoor plants face fewer insect problems than outdoor garden varieties. It contrasts city gardens with outdoor plots and emphasizes practical, affordable cultivation.
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Baltimore San
Lon Wwany
Serareo
le France
H. R. Flautt
City Opera House
Frederick, Ma
Advertising Pulls Says Wanamaker on Ad Reach
A fragmented quotation from John Wanamaker extols advertising as a patient yet powerful driver. The piece notes that advertising does not jerk but pulls steadily, growing day by day until it exerts irresistible influence, and mentions a help-wanted ad as a vehicle.
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John Wanamaker
Weather Versus Humidity And Air Quality In The Isles
The article discusses methods to dispel humidity and improve comfort during electrical disturbances and hot weather. It notes public reliance on practical remedies, including airflow and ventilation, with references to atmospheric changes and the role of fires, diet, and medical guidance in reducing discomfort. Names of places and events anchor the piece in a broad, period tone.
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London
Welliaaght
Reilly
Isles
Ambidexterity Movement Promises Brain Boosts Across Germany
A discussion in Germany advocates training both hands to equal skill, claiming it enlarges intelligence and memory by creating dual language centers in the brain. Proponents cite cases where left-hand practice revived speech after paralysis and even aided post stroke recovery, noting unrelated examples from health and surgery contexts.
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Germany
Tower of Speech
Abe Ariitelal
Arn Phan
Tay
Russia
Union of Christians Sermon Calls For Christian Unity
Rev Peter Ainsiie preached at Christian Temple Baltimore urging closer fellowship among Christians. He denounced church divisions as an inexcusable scandal and urged unity under a broad Christian name, citing Topeka convention actions and urging all to act as brothers. He highlighted the power of advertising in The News to reach readers.
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Peter Ainsiie
Christian Temple
Fulton Avenue
Baltimore
Ainsiie
Christia
Church of God
Topeka
Kansas
Kansas City
Khowletkee
Phoustiids
Tle
Ainge
Council On Christian Union
Duddleston Zehner Duel Dominates Delaware Campaign
Republican candidate Isalah Duddleston and his Democrat rival Joseph Zehner trade barbs in a lively campaign for justice of the peace in Delaware township. The contest grows personal as each accuses the other of lacking judgment while humor swirls around a famous campaign cat sign.
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Joseph Zehner
Isalah Duddleston
Justice of the Peace
Delaware Township
Zehner
Duddleston
Wiel Loth
What Cures Eczema and Skin Itches Claims in Period Ad
An old time advertisement extols a skin remedy claiming eczema relief from Oil of Wintergreen in TD D. It touts Dr LL D as a reliable cure with years of success and urges readers to visit a shop on North Marker Street to purchase the product. The language mixes bold assurances with brand and location cues.
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Ian
Trade ads urge buyers and sellers to use The News
Two dealers compare honesty and reliability in ads urging residents to place notices in The News for buying selling or seeking positions. The ad promises broad reach to thousands of readers and low costs for classified placements.
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Treall
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