Engineer Carpenter Stops Runaway Train Heroically
Engineer D BE Carpenter of the Rio Grande, working near Helper, Utah, halted a runaway freight consist four miles east of Helper. He jammed the air brakes, reversed his engine, and backed the passenger train away, averting a possible disaster and saving many lives. The incident drew praise from the Helper crew and witnesses who watched the risky maneuver unfold.
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Carpenter
Pendleton
Umatilla
Denver
Rilo Grande
Rio Grande
Helper
Mo Carpenter
Tobacco taxes hit smokers and French prices rise
Paris and Cherbourg face strict new tobacco rules. Free allowances shrink to 10 cigars or 20 cigarettes or 1.5 ounces, with customs able to levy taxes on any single cigarette. French policy raises prices on most tobacco, sparking nationwide protests and warnings from Minister Cochery. New, cheap brands appear, while consumption shifts toward higher taxed varieties. Sam Sells Hata in New York reports Panama hat seizure auction planned as authorities pursue forfeiture and condemnation. Frank J. Cheney signs as partner in Toledo firm offering cure for cataracts with Hall's Catarra Cure advertised.
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Paris
Cherbourg
Europe
France
S. M
Favoritnas
Aromaticia
Punetelas
Brevas
Trabbucos
Picaduro
Londrecitos
Damitae Flor
Brutal Finnish Murder by Russian Soldiers Sparks Indignation
The article reports two drunken Russian soldiers stabbed Finnish peasant Muu with bayonets. Inquiries supported the atrocity, but no court martial occurred and an imperial report allegedly led to their release. The procurator general urged guarantees that military offenders be punished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helkingfors
Polles
Muu
Senate
Ballard's Herbine Promised Relief for Liver Ailments
An advertisement claims the Big Head comes from a sick head ache and promises swift relief by acting on the liver with Ballard's Herbine. It urges readers to try the product for absolute relief and mentions A. C. Koeppen & Bros as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
A. C. Koeppen & Bros
Men's oxfords cheap at A Eklands
Advertising note lists men's oxfords at discount prices from A Eklands with promotional claim and casual mention of Halley's comet's return as a dated, atmospheric aside.
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A. Eklands
Holdman Fourth of July Preparations Under Way
Holdman Oregon June 10 Preparations are under way for the Fourth with swings erect ed finger pole greased pole and other sports arrangements ready. Miss Lizzie Thorne of Weston visiting. Mrs Kiutt Holdman trip to Avdana. An automobile in charge of Walter McCormm uch passed through Friday en route to the wheat fields. Hiying in full blast wheat being cut double. Dr Micakney of Mendieton to deliver Fourth of July oration. Community expects a strong turnout and sees Holdman as a favored site for the event.
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Holdman
Ore
Lizzie Thorne
Weston
Kiitt
Avdana
Walter McCormmuch
Here
J. T. Thorne
Micakney
Mendieton
Harvey McCrea
W. L. Gerrant
McCrea
Newton Miller
Robert Patchen
Miller
Porthind
George Brangler
Pendieton
Weston town notes and crops lift from rain spell
Special correspondence from Weston June 14 reports local residents visiting merchants and ranchers trading, with light rain aiding crops. Mountain strawberries come in, growers praise the recent rain, and townfolk discuss crop prospects. Also mentions Normal school attendance, church absence in Weston, and Ely's Cream Balm advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
W. HL Gould
Weston Mountain
Mitch
Ters
Emperor Franz Joseph Welcomed by Bosnian Crowds
Reports from Sarajevo say Emperor Franz Joseph receives a strong reception during his Bosnia tour. He appears tireless and engaged, greeting the people directly in a democratic manner and speaking withjubilation without ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Sarajevo
Bosnia
Franz Joseph
Lydia Pinkham era aid and wedding trinkets advertised
Knoxville Iowa women report relief from chronic pains after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills with doctor endorsement. Ad copy touts cures for displacements inflamation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities backache and nervous prostration and invites special advice from Mrs Pinkham. Also promotes bridal jewelry and silverware ready for June weddings with trinkets of value and marking services.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Crata Franks
F.D
No. 8
Jaws
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE
Pinkham
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Hata
New York
Sam
MacVeigh
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Treasury
Ohio
Toledo
Lucas Coua
J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
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F. J. Chemney & CO
Dergytaw, Tie
Halls Family
Ilussian
Halley
Holman
Mertkoey
Normal Town
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Purcell
Ehit
Owe
Wim
K. Bryson and Daughter
J. Culley
Cie
Nik
Seth Tivatt
D. Karp
Walla Walk
Elly
Viett
Trev. Crooks
Methedist
Spokane
Crookes
Ely
Fly Bros
Whtten Street
Emperor Franz Joseph
A. L. Schaefer
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Workingmen’s Clothing CO
Lee Teutsch
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