Six Die in 225 Foot Cage Fall at Eraworth Mine, Washington
A cage accident at Eraworth No. 1 mine in Washington County killed six men and injured Harrison Randolph who clung to a chain to reach the surface. Engineers M G Walsh Eugene Smyth and J B Newcromb perished along with three unnamed foreigners. The beam struck cribbing near the top of the shaft causing the plunge to the bottom.
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Euaworth Mine
Washington ‘County
M. G. Walsh
Eugene G. Smyth
J. B. Newcromb
Harrison Randolph
Tay
Ching
Hunters Find Man Dead With Shotgun Wound
A group of hunters in Millville discover a man about sixty with a shotgun wound to the head lying near South Third Street. Initial belief cited an accidental discharge, but police ruled it out given wound position. The investigation continues as authorities seek witnesses nearby.
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Millville
Wong
Mira
Postal Clerk Sentenced to Two Years and Fine in Defaulter Case
Patrick J. Messett, a 60 year old money order clerk at a local post office, received a two year federal prison term in Atlanta and a $4000 fine for defrauding the office. The shortage exceeded the fine, and local supporters sought clemency. Messett acknowledged thefts spanning about two years despite a reputation as a model employee.
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Wacranton
Atlanta
Messett
Patnet
Miss Elkins Ring Helo For Buties Duke Pact Rumor
Pittsburg November dispatch reports a rumor that Senator Stephen B Eli sired a half sister to the Duke of Abrant. a public reveal unsettles the town as a parcel with a royal ring arrives and the postmaster suspects a misaddressed international message.
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Duke de Abragl
Beatty
Mies
Katherine
Bian
Fey
Bis
Elkina
Turin
Stephen B. Eli
Gompers Refuses Fine Payment After Convention
Denver actions report President Fnac Gompey refuses to pay a fine in contempt proceedings tied to a Washington court case. The executive committee, urged by the Creas Uper sy apy, recommends placing funds to protect against attachment after adjournment. No push for an independent political party is noted.
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Colo
Fnac Gompey
Ma. Gonmpers
Committee On the
Magness Sentenced by Court Martial at League Island Yard
Charles J. Magness a farmhand from Ada Gorman Miguese was sentenced to imprisonment by a court martial at League Island Navy Yard. The case, charging desertion, was reviewed by Judge Advocate General Campbell after initial reports showed inconsistencies and was returned for correction.
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Drymisal
Hejles
Charles J. Magness
Ada Gornman Miguese
Gorman
Magness
League Island Navy Yard
Campbell
De Chaulnes Heir Born Duchess in Paris Tragedy
A cablegram from Theodore P. Shorts in Paris reports a son birth to his daughter the Duchess de Channes following the death of her husband the Duke de Chaulnes in Paris last spring under tragic circumstances No separation yet for de Sagane Paris attorneys deny a local newspaper claim that Princess Helie de Sagan has entered separations to aid custody suits for her three children from Count Boui de Castellane
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New York
Theodore P. Shorts
Parle
Duchess de Channes
de Sagane
Paris
Helie de Sagan
Anna Gould
Menapapar
Boui de Caatellane
Fractured Text Offers Ill-Defined Medical Note
Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss a sick headache and stomach issues with references to a set up and a place named Pearce Ter Rad Tey. The legible bits mention Chamberlain and possible medical conditions though details are unclear due to garbled source.
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Chasiberiain
Eample
Pearce
Supreme Court Denies Freedom to Murder Trial Lawyer
The U S Supreme Court denies Albert Patilleh's habeas corpus petition. Patilleh, a New York inmate at Sing Sing serving a life term for murder, claimed a conspiracy tainted the case. The decision preserves his confinement and rejects his bid for freedom.
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Washington
Noy
Albert ‘Po Patileh
New York
Stte
Sing, Sing, New
Wityllaan M. Rice
Pattich
Deeper Waterways Meet Promotes Atlantic Inland Route
Five hundred delegates attend the first Deeper Waterways convention in Baltimore to push an inland waterway from Boston to Key West. Congressman J Hampton Moore leads the movement, arguing deeper channels will save lives, protect property, and boost American industry and shipping. Also brief local items record a hunter killed in Oil City, a woman killed in Kansas City elevator shaft, and a West Chester storks’ visit with a 22nd child.
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Boston
Key West
United States
Deeper Waterways Association
J. Siimpton Moore
Philadelphia
Association
Mooreald
Cay
Cod
Cape Cod
Delaware River
Chesapeake Bay
Dandelion mixture touted to cure kidney and bladder ailments
An aged remedy claims to purify the urinary tract and relieve bladder weakness using Knigon Maid Extract, dandelion, and a syrup compound. The ad asserts it cleanses toxins, eases nocturnal urination, and revitalizes the kidney system, suggesting a teaspoonful dose after meals and before bed.
Roosevelt silent on Lutheran criticism of Taft religion
President Roosevelt will not reply to a New York Lutheran address criticizing his letter on Taft's religious beliefs. Secretary Loeb signals no discussion on church state issues. Lutherans insist they will not support a Catholic candidate, arguing church and state must be separate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Pennsylvania
Loeb
Peranse
Gas Meter's Deadly Work Ends in Tragedy
Ian Sprague and three dogs suffocated after a gas meter detached in a cellar at 412 West Thirty strand street. His wife and three children, the eldest about fourteen, were taken to Delaware hospital in critical condition. Neighbors heard Sprague in the cellar and speculate he sought to fix a problem when the meter slipped and gas overwhelmed him.
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Withington
Del
Hying Wendie
West Thirty
Strand Street
George Sprague
Cossairs
Sprague
Delaware Hospital
D. D. D Prescription Promises Instant Itch Relief
Ad touts D D D Prescription as a 10 cent instant relief for skin disease and itching. Claims soothing oil of wintergreen provides immediate effect and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a Chicago company and local seller J A Williamson. Provides vague address and promises cure or quick improvement.
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Whigen
Street
Chicago
J. A. Willamson
Sweethearts Reunite After Sixty Years Wedding
In Franklin Pennsylvania on November 17 Herman Massena of Ashtabula Ohio and Ars M Cole of Franklin, both sixty, wed at Mearville. Once sweethearts in school they parted after marriages. now widowed, they reunited through friends, rekindling old love.
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Herman Massena
Ashtabula
Ars
KE. M. Cole
Mearville
Frederick Market Prices From Frederick County Farmers 1908
Frederick market prices furnished by Frederick County farmers list grain feeds and products with unit prices for November 17, 1908. Includes beet and yellow corn, oats, timothy hay, clover, wheat, barley, cornmeal, buckwheat, bran, middlings, red dog, dairy feeds, cottonseed meal, and per ton or per bushel rates with various quality grades.
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Frederick County Farmera
Gerardey Novenen
Worat
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