Destructive Texas Storm Wipes Out Villages
A May 7 storm sweeping northern Texas caused at least three deaths and extensive injuries and property damage. Telegraph and telephone lines were severed, delaying details. In Lamar county Deport suffered dwelling damage with no injuries, while Antioch near Sulphur Springs was nearly wiped out. Victims included Barzil, Mrs Ferguson, Ben Pogue and wife, and Mrs Lackey. crops along the storm path were obliterated.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Deport
Lamar County
Paris
Sulphur Springs
Antioch
Pleasant Grove
Barzil
James Ferguson
Ferguson
Ben Pogue
Sid Lackey
Antoch
Move for Heywood Defenses Seek Bill of Particulars
Boiso Idaho May 7 Judge Fre mont Wood will on Wednesday decide if William Haywood is entitled to a bill of particulars detailing the state’s overt acts in the murder trial of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. Defense argues for disclosure as the case proceeds amid contentious proceedings with Frank Richardson and Clarence Darrow for Haywood. Senator Borah spoke for the state. Hawley attended the session. The hearing featured earnest and dramatic exchanges as court deliberates.
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Boiso
Idaho
Fremont Wood
Frank
Steunenberg
William Haywood
Hagdin
Frank Richardson
Denver
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Senator Borah
James H. Hawley
Hindu Revolt Grows Amid Attacks on Missions in Rawalpindi
May 7 in Lahore reports the Hindu outbreak spreading to Rawalpindi with anti Christian and anti European violence. American mission staff targeted as mobs burned the Young Christian Association hall and damaged homes. Hindi students reportedly led riots near Amritsar, about thirty miles from Lahore.
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Lahore
British India
Rawalpindi
Young Khristian Association
Amrittar
Dr Horace Marvin to Sell Farm and Return to Sioux City
May 7 Lawton Delaware Dover report that Dr Horace N Marvin will sell his farm at Lawton and move back to his former home in Sioux City Iowa due to distress over his child s death in the marsh. The piece notes his family s tragedy and mentions railroad questions and Memorial Day ceremonies tied to the Lawton monument unveiling.
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Delaware
Sioux City
Dover
Del
Horace N
Marvin
Iowa
Sioux Cty
United States
Little Horace
Letter from Tipton Man Describes Canadian Land Boom
A Tipton Indiana correspondent recounts a friend’s 1906 Canadian land venture. The party visited Winnipeg and provinces Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta, observing prosperity, wheat yields, and new farms. They bought 2000 acres in partnership, planning to manage and expand as railways strained.
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Tipton
Indiana
Ind
Western Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Caluary
Edmonton
Canadian Northwn
Imediate
Tipton County
Kansas
A. G. Burkhart
J. Treloar-Tresidder
Walter ‘W. Mount
Mrs Emmerich Finds Relief From Kidney Troubles
Extracted from a 1920s newspaper ad page, the item highlights Mrs Margaret Emmerich of Napoleon Ohio crediting Doues kidney pills with quick relief and cure after fifteen years of kidney pain, backache, poor vision, dizziness, and inactivity. It also features ads for Allen’s Foot Ease and De Fontaine Starch and a short moral note on sleep importance.
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Margaret Emmerich
Ditton St
Napoleon
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Faceless Dyes and Patent Remedies in Odd Ad Fragments
Fragmented clipping lists assorted products and slogans from early 20th century ads. Mentions Putnam Faceless Dyes, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, Krause Cold Capsules, Defiance Starch, Garfield Tea, and a Catholic societies convention in Indianapolis July 14 to 17. Contains generic guidance on pretending improvements and pricing strategies.
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American Federation of Catholic Societies
Indianapolis
Northeast Australia development noted in farming growth
An article from Queensland highlights slow regional growth in agriculture with traditional methods. It mentions pineapple processing in the Canning area and expanding Opal mining. The piece notes Defiance Starch as evidence of quality and price satisfaction.
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Australia
Queensland
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Adelaide Nichols II
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Ommercial
Drake University
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Compton
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Vermont
Springfield
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