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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
6
Witnesses describe a brawl at Mike O Rourke’s last night as patrons Paddy Bridget and Nora recount a violent melee. Barney O Flannigan allegedly assaulted Pat McGinnis and Barner, with others joining in, leaving the group bloodied and injured.
Red rough hands are soothed overnight by a Cuticura plan. Soak in hot water, apply Cuticura Ointment, then wear soft old-glove bandages. Emollients claim to prevent redness and chapping, with Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold worldwide. Free samples offered via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
A witty exchange on the sugar business contrasts suspicion with refinement. The speakers argue that sugar, a refining force, should not be routinely suspect in trade debates.
A man who reacts to short weight does not always deliver 26 inches for a yard, prompting questions about standard measurement practices and fairness in trade.
Thirteen killed and many wounded as state militia battles strikers near Trinidad Colorado. One soldier, eleven miners, and a non combatant die. The tent colony burns as volleys flare and communications fail. Reinforcements rush to Ludlow amid escalating violence.
A devastating acetylene gas plant blast in the cellar of the Macoun hotel on Monday killed eight people and injured ten. The explosion lifted the hotel structure and flames engulfed the wreckage within minutes, trapping victims including Mrs Hochhaus and daughter Emma, James Burger, Cliff Vander, FP Schmidt, Walter Clark, Thomas Drake, and Stella Peterson who was seriously burned.
A Monday blaze in Peoria swept three blocks destroying Nelson Morris Company cattle feeding barns and baled hay. Six thousand cattle were housed. about 2000 burned while others were released, some sprinting through stock yards with scorched hides. The fire raged nearly three hours as most city fire units fought the flames. losses reach about 400000.
Dr Alexis Carrel condemns unhealthy work life of American business magnates. He recalls meeting a multi millionaire ruined by overwork who claimed he once worked 11 hours daily and now, aged and frail, realizes time to use wisdom is lost.
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