Moonshine Sim Bailey Faces New Trial After Guilty Verdict
In a West Virginia courtroom, moonshiner Sim Bailey is found guilty of making corn whiskey. He appeals for a new trial, arguing the judge should reconsider the verdict as neighbor Bill Duncan watches, conflicted by the murder of character and motive. Bailey details his neighbor’s aid during illness, while acknowledging illicit stills.
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Measles Doctor Honored by South Sea Chief in Tahiti
Dr. Russell Cool of California, famed for suppressing a measles outbreak, visits Chief Oreaoh in a primitive Tahitian palace. They dine on roast pig, smoke cigars, and discuss Robert Louis Stevenson and Stevenson's family before the chief shifts to asking about John L. Sullivant.
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Test of Greatness Emphasizes Solitude During Crowd
A quotation attributed to Emerson contrasts ease of living by worldly opinion with solitude and independence. It asserts the true great man maintains perfect sweetness and independence while among others.
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Emerson
Man of Imagination Guards Mining Firm Books
A Life quote depicts a man praised for imagination while he oversees accounting work for a mining corporation. The dialogue hints at his role handling the company’s ledgers and financial records.
Trouble at Las Vacas Ends Amid U S Military Aid
President Roosevelt orders troops to Del Rio El Paso and other Texas points to aid civil authorities after Mexican government appeals to enforce neutrality laws. Reports say Las Vacas unrest has subsided with reinforcements patrolling and two insurgents found dead. Mexico City reports no new disorders in the border region as quiet returns in Viesca and Las Vacas areas.
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Tallest of Skyscrapers in New York
Equitable Life Assurance plans a 62 story New York skyscraper rising 909 feet from curb to tip with a 150 foot flagpole. The flagball will stand 71 feet above the Eiffel Tower’s 985 foot height, claiming the world’s tallest structure status.
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Airship Zeppelin Surpasses Records in Long Flight
In Friedrichshafen the airship completed a six hour and three quarter test persisting at an average speed of 34.14? miles per hour with a peak of 38.15? mph. It carried 14 passengers and wireless equipment performed without fault during the trial.
Louisiana Senate Passes Shattuck Gay Liquor Bill
Baton Rouge reports the Louisiana senate approved the Shattuck Gay liquor bill by 29 to 4 after the house and governor signaled approval. The measure sets a high license state for two years with a minimum parish license at 500 dollars and a minimum state license at 200 dollars, with maximum licenses reaching thousands.
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Ten Hurt In Peculiar Pittsboro Street Car Accident
Ten passengers injured when the controller of a Carson street car exploded sending red hot debris into the car. A panic ensued and three policemen were injured.
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Pittsboro
Carson Street
Brooklyn Doctor Dies by Own Action at Mount Sinai
Dr Peter V Burnett a Brooklyn specialist in diseases of the eye ear and throat ended his life by leaping from the Mount Sinai Hospital roof garden in New York City on Monday.
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Mount Sinai Hospital
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad Sells Comfort Soles and Relief
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for painful and sweaty feet and ingrown nails. It claims the product makes new shoes feel easy and promises the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Sold by druggists for 25 cents, no substitutes. A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
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Another Ruse
Eva pouts as a cigar ash lands on her cheek and Jack proposes to fix it with a kiss on the spot.
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Castoria Ad Promotes Trusted Infant Remedy Claim
In old style advertising language the notice urges careful examination of CASTORIA bottles for safety and reliability. It asserts the product has for over 30 years borne the mark of being in the kind you have always bought, aligning with familiar brand messaging.
Without Soul Missing Harmony
A humorous exchange features Mr. Sirius Baker arguing that constant repetitive practice would drive a person from the community, contrasting it with robins singing in treetops. The dialogue hints at themes of creativity and conformity without explicit attribution.
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Mr. Sirius Baker
Murine Eye Remedy Promoted for Red Weary Eyes
Marine Eye Remedy Co announces Murine sold by druggists at 50 cents. Each package includes a 48 page book claimed to be worth dollars in every home. Advertising copy urges readers to ask their druggist for the product.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
First Governor of Pennsylvania Thomas Mifflin
Historical note identifies Thomas Mifflin as the first governor under the 1790 Pennsylvania constitution. The item cites his name in a biographical fragment and mentions political succession standards of the era.
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Thomas Mifflin
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