Wreck of Springfield Express Kills Eight Near Westport
Eight people die after the Springfield express second section from Hartford to New York derails west of Westport station on the New York New Haven and Hartford line. Engineer and fireman perish. two Brady family members among the dead. Burning cars and ambulances respond as investigators narrate a high speed crash with boiler explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Conn
Springfield
Hartford
New York
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Anthony N. Brady
Albany
New York City
Brady
Patrick Garvant
Clark
Joseph J. Moker
Norfolk Fire Department
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Penetrating Relief
A historical advert boasting Ballard's Snow Liniment as a powerful remedy for neuralgia of the face shoulder hands or feet. It claims deep penetration when rubbed in, offering effective relief from painful nerves and aching limbs. Contains bold promises typical of period patent medicine ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Safety device praised by rail road surgeons
Dr Lawrence Abbott of Cleveland told a railroad surgeons convention that a safety device has averted many accidents and is now universally recognized. He mocked skeptics as antiquated, invoking a line about education and a mis-spelled sign to illustrate outdated thinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence. Abbott
Cleveland
Bill Smithers
Philadelphia Telegraph
Straw ballots in favor of Wilson in Oregon
Portland reports show straw ballots favor Wilson over Taft Roosevelt and Debs, boosting Democratic hopes in Oregon despite Republican strength. Campaigns plan statewide effort with literature and speakers as Lane pursues a progressive stance while A E Clark’s Hull Moose nomination draws scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Portland
Ore
Marshall
Democratic
Gillam County
Condon
Arlington
Taft
Roosevelt
Laurelwood
Debs
State Committee
Haney
Athena Saloon Break-In Reported in Athena Oregon
Special correspondence from Athena Oregon notes the Eagle Bar run by W R Hardiff was entered via the rear transom. Whiskey bottles missing, beer spilled with an open beer barrel faucet. no suspects named. Local social notices mention residents visiting seems and travel plans through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Ore
Eagle
W. R. Hardiff
J. Leland
Weston
F. G. Lucas
Chas. Barrow
Pendleton
Ruby Taylor
White Switches S support to Wilson in Illinois bull moose clash
Hamilton White, a former Illinois delegate to the bull moose convention, repudiates Roosevelt and shifts to Governor Wilson amid party infighting. He says he will devote campaign time to the Wilson effort, revealing disillusionment over Roosevelt and donors to Roosevelt's fund. In a related note, a separate incident reports a California kidnapping hoax and a staged meet with a Kansas millionaire daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hamilton White
Ilinois
Karpen
Wilson
Roosevelt
White
Perkins
Steel and Harvester Trust
Mr. White
A. S. Burleson
Iowa
Harriman told Roosevelt fundraiser tale at Oregon fair
Dallas Oregon October 4 U S Senator George E Chamberlain recounted a 1904 conversation with E H Harriman at his summer home near Klamath Falls. Harriman said he had raised 100000 for Roosevelt but Roosevelt demanded 150000 more. Harriman added he would be no Democrat that year as Roosevelt had not treated him right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen Selling
Ben
Clothier
Fred Malkey
Fis
Taft
Seume the Sphinx
Ho'veare
Dr. Lane
Lane
Oregon
A. E. Clark
Hull Moose
Salem
A. E
Dallas
Ore
U. S
George E. Chamberlain
Polk County Fair Grounds
E. H. Harriman
Harriman
Roosevelt
Chamberlan
Klamath Falls
Marriman
Police hunting white slaven girl arrested in Corning
Peace officers in Kla math Falls and several county sheriffs search from Red Bluff toward Klamath County Oregon for a white slaven who reportedly induced Harriet Fink a young woman of Klamath Falls to run away with him The girl was arrested in Corning California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Corning
Red
Red Bluff
Klamath Falls
Ore
Klamath County
Oregon
Harriet Fink
Papes Diapepsin Ends Indigestion
An ad extols Pape s Diapepsin as a fast safe cure for indigestion and related stomach troubles. It claims rapid relief from gas souring and discomfort, endorses a fifty cent supply, and touts its worldwide fame and gentle action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Presidential Boom Offers Everyone a Chance to Speak
A Washington Star excerpt urges citizens to rise, speak, and seize the moment. It hints that finance decides access to public speaking, with figures like Perkins Hilles Bryan suggested as possible patrons or mentors to fund a run. The tone implies gatekeepers may back ambitious speakers if the price is right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ao Hall
Perkins
Hilles
Bryan
Your Child's Health Your First Thought
An old advertisement extols Jayne's Tonic Vermifuge as essential for children health. It claims the tonic steadies stomach, boosts appetite, strengthens organs, treats thin or impure blood, and combats intestinal parasites. It touts eighty years of use and urges buyers to insist on Jayne's everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jayne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peoples Warehouse
Men's Sox
Wales
Royal Worcester
Mrs. Porter's Oine
Bana Ik
Stanfield
A. C. Koeppen & Broa
Beecham
Hood
Scott
Bull Mooser
T. R
A. T. Matthews CO
Alta and
Cottonwood Sts
Koeppen’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!