Centennial preparations for Luna Park in Pittsburgh
Preparations have been underway for four years to stage the centennial at Luna Park in Pittsburgh. Prominent men will address meetings and a missionary steamer on the Allegheny River will be launched on completion. Delegates and visitors stay in private homes while a downtown department store is converted to accommodate arrivals.
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Luna'park
Walle
Tanichingof
Allegheny River
River Nile
Avhera
Christian Church
Pittsburg
Missionary Sacrifice Fueled by Mrs Lichtentald
At Gospel Tabernacle in this city a missionary drive drew funds for church work. Rev A B Simpach urged generous giving as the audience pledged a total of 84772 for annual missionary suffering. Cash gifts totaled 4858 with pledges ranging from fifty cents to 7500. Apart from Mrs Lichtentald no contributor names were made public.
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Oken Mae
Sophie ‘Lichtentald
A.B. Simpach
Tabernacle
Lichgenfield
Fined for Being Drunk at Funeral in Trenton Case
In Trenton New Jersey on October 11 Sand Sloloat was very drunk near a funeral gathering. The marshal attempted to remove him from the parade but he resisted leading to a scuffle. He paid $20 in court thereafter.
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Trenton
N. J
Sand Sloloat
Sand
Saini
Gardiner Woman Credits Pinkham's Remedy Over Surgery
A Gardiner Maine woman recounts severe organic troubles and a feared operation. She instead used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for months, claiming full recovery without surgery.
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Gardiner
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Winstane
Hox
E. Pinkham
Hal Yor
n-Jones
Railroad Trespassing Incidents Rise in Annual Reports
Data from the Interstate Commerce Commission shows increasing trespassing on American railroads. The figures list thousands of incidents with hundreds of injuries and many fatalities, highlighting ongoing safety concerns across the system.
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Jana
Fias
Nore
Siiteratat Commerce Commission
Detroit Wins World Series Game At Forbes Field
Detroit defeats Pittsburgh 7 to 2 at Forbes Field to level the series. Discussion centers on Detroit’s hitting against NL pitchers and Pittsburgh’s pitching condition. Analysts suggest Detroit may win the World Series if the new pitchers hold, with Jennings likely to start another game against the Pirates.
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Pittsburg
Baga
Detroit
Forbes Field
Wild Bill
Donovan
Ginner
Pittsbtre
Adams
Serlon
Jennings
Pirates
de’ Trole
Killian
Multin Fox
Detroité
Old Fort
Jame
Pehout
Smoky City
Detroits
Carnegie pension awarded to aged Pennsylvania railroad worker
James Fagen, an elderly Pennsylvanian switchman, was notified of a Carnegie pension totaling $40,000. The fund, set aside years ago by Andrew Carnegie, honors his long service with the Pennsylvania Railroad after he disappeared from public view in earlier years.
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San Arnonio
Tex
James
Fagen
Carnegie
Pennsylvania” Railroad
Uni
Fis“Division
Fagan
Altoona Map Out of Line on City Location
United States marker placement places Altoona 7200 feet off true and 17 feet off, prompting talk of new legislation to correct the city map. Authorities say the existing marker on Brush Mountain near Altoona is old and mislocated, affecting thousands who live inside or outside the city limits according to officials.
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Altoona
Franz Engatrom
Washington
United ‘State
Waldh Altoona
Cmap
Brush Mountain
Nevtral
Boy in Buck County Lingers After Painful Hospital Scene
A boy from Piperville Buck County died after a prolonged hospital stay marked by intense agony and constant monitoring. Physicians reported efforts to save his life but the condition proved fatal during a period of critical care starting Tuesday.
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Bista
Paul Gibriellat
Piperville
Buck Cqunty
Dlea Fia
Meaba
Aupon
Tragic Double Shooting and Suicide in Erie
In Erie Pennsylvania Fred B Link of Hing Manufacturing City used a revolver to kill his wife after waking her, then turned the weapon on himself. His wife fought desperately but was fatally shot four times, the final bullet piercing her heart. Link died instantly from a self inflicted wound.
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Fough
Erie
Fred B.2lick
Link
Revival flames as readers burn Ingersoll books
A large Methodist revival ends with public burning of about eight volumes of Robert G Ingersoll works at Peritlington Gap. Converts, previously shown agnostic, sing and pray as the volumes are torn apart and cast into the flames.
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Inerecis
Sitone
Gan
Peritlington
Robert G. Ingergoll
Ingersoll
Rife Team seeks damages over Collier’s suit filings
Annapolis Oct. 11 George Hiram Bann attorney for Lieutenant Hillary Willamay and the Navy rifle team at Camp Perry said in New York plans to file suits totaling 175000 for fraud and dishonesty against Collier’s Weekly. Each of the fifteen team members faces 10000 claims and Williams 25000.
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Navy Rifte
Golltar
Annapolis
George Hiram ' ‘Bann
Hillary? Willamay
Angel Academy ‘Rifte
Pay rumors swirl as Carnegie Steel payroll in doubt
Patchy OCR text reports tentative payroll details for Carnegie Steel with mixed figures and unclear dates, mentioning a bi weekly pay and a potential cash payout. The fragment invokes Pittabarg and October and hints at a business downturn and altered pay expectations without clear totals or outcomes.
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Pittabarg
Carnegie ‘Steel Company
Ttty
Accused of Poisoning Family in Troop B Case
A terse police blotter item notes an accusation of attempting poison within a family. The fragment mentions a person named Booth connected to Troop B and references state involvement and a tense mood around the alleged act.
Wisconsin Senator Attacks Tariff Law and Wealth Control
Senator La Follette denounces the tariff law as a scheme by rich men to control the economy. He singles out Aldrich and Canada, says defeat of these figures would not end the effort but delay it, as reported from St. Paul.
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la Follette
St. Paul
Fol ‘Iette
Wisconsin
Other People's Church
Aldrich
Canada
Senator Claims Narrow Business Power Threatens Nation
A political lecture argues that a few hands control U S business and that an at home protection principle was abandoned. The speaker cites Harriman's era and asserts fourteen men controlled U S commerce before his death.
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Harriman
United States
Harvard admits prodigy Sidis as youngest student
Cambridge Oct 11 The 11 year old William Sidney Sidis youngest person to matriculate Harvard University in special status. Born in Poland to Dr and Mrs Boris Sidis his early mastery of elementary math and studies marked him as a mental prodigy. News from Northampton and Whately recounts gun accident and a Vermont death, while a Connecticut autopsy case hints at possible murder.
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Mass
Simaileat
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University
Borla Sidis
Poland
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Sidia
Toft's College
Sean T
Northampton
Polat
Cou‘ain
Marshall
Dandérzon
Whately
Tin
Herbert Sander
Polar voyage plans of Danish explorer Captain Amindéin
Captain Ronald Amindéen, noted Danish explorer, near ready to embark on polar travel trials. The report describes his tentative voyage using unorthodox routes, aiming to test provisions and gear in wintry seas, with emphasis on safety and exploration goals.
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Daun
Hamburg
Oat
Ronald Amindéen
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Harriman and Morgan Opposed by Independent Railroad Backers
Fragmentary remarks describe resistance to Harriman and allied railroad interests as reformers seek independent operation. The text cites Morgan’s favor with some groups and the push to curb centralized control while promoting universal service and economic expansion.
Misery From Digestive Disorder Remedies
Fragmented OCR describes stomach indigestion with gas and discomfort after meals. Symptoms include appetite changes, fullness, nausea, heartburn, cramps, and constipation. It discusses fermentation in the stomach and seeks relief through dietary guidance.
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Atom Gayi
Neyre
Bowale
Hat Fight Divides Rail Interests Across Regions
A fragmented scene shows opposition to Harriman consolidated by independent developers and railroad owners. The rival group argues against centralized control, insisting rail lines be built and managed within local territories, with private battles fought quietly among powerful New York banking houses.
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Ike Rorgan
Harriman
Avment Tui
Howsea
New York
Peary Flag Story and Polar Quest Reflected in Debated Text
A damaged OCR fragment relays notes on Peary and his pole claim with mentions of flag symbolism, judge Scott, and Daughters of the American Revolution. It hints at waterproof materials, a voyage to the far north, and conversations about raising a flag over northern territory amid historical controversy.
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North Pole
Peary
Paterson
Scott
Daughters of the Americat
Aldie
Uin
Volta Engineer Killed by Arc Machine Contact at Newbern
Fred Thomas, city electrical lighting plant engineer in Newbern North Carolina, was instantly killed when he made contact with part of an arc machine rated 2300 volts. Witnesses report a single burn mark on his cheek and neck, with no other injuries observed at the scene.
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Reading
William P. Heffner
Gettisburg
Shamrock
Volta ‘Kilte
Charloitte
Fred Thomas
Newbern
N.C
Yond
Georgian Monster and Celestial Chatter From Long Ago Case
An 1819 Georgia anecdote blends astronomy with frontier myth. It recalls a hunter tale of a eight foot bluish haired creature with a human face near Rabun Gap and the era’s interest in comets and orbital ideas. The piece ties a speculative comet history to frontier lore and early survey expeditions.
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Vite
Rabun Conce
tyiQa
Auacé
Virginia
Caralitns
Themsa
Fos
Atlantic
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