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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
6
Austin Pennsylvania reels after the Hayliss Pulp and Paper dam fails. Death toll uncertain but reported between 150 and 300 in Austin with total valley losses above $6 million. Ghouls pillage wrecked shops while authorities deploy state constabulary and firefighting volunteers to halt looting and aid survivors.
United States Senator Isaac Stephenson testified before a Senate committee that he spent $107793 on his 1908 campaign but left details to campaign managers. He cited an $11000 postage item and said he trusted his aides to stay within the law while he focused on broad campaign efforts and avoiding inquiry into expenditures.
Rear Admiral Schley hero of the Santiago battle died of apoplexy on Fifth Avenue near Forty fourth Street. He had just seen advance sheets of Chadwick’s Spanish American War history exonerating him for the loop maneuver that defeated the Spanish fleet. Born 1839 in Maryland, he served in the Civil War and later led Arctic rescue efforts with Greely.
Nathan Allen a Milwaukee leather maker from Kenosha Wisconsin pleaded guilty to all counts in a jewelry smuggling indictment. He was fined 12000 and co defendant John R Collins of Memphis pleaded guilty to the last count with a 4000 fine. The case involved jewelry valued at 150000 and linked to Mrs Helen Dwelle Jenkins who testified before the grand jury.
A National Association report notes four large fraternal orders two international unions and a major life insurer establish sanatoria for tuberculosis. The Royal League operates Black Mountain hospital. Modern Woodmen at Colorado Springs. Workmen's Circle at Liberty New York. Foresters at Rainbow Lake New York with a San Fernando California opening soon. International Typographical Union runs Colorado Springs facility since 1898. International Printing Pressmen opens Rogersville Tennessee. Mt McGregor New York insurer to build first old line company sanatorium.
The National Association of Tuberculosis denies rumors of abandoning the Red Cross Christmas seal sale. It states the sale will proceed this year with expanded plans. A July 1 post office order restricts use of malls for non postage stamps bearing seals. This year’s seal design shows a winter scene in a red circle with white corners and is approved for back-of-letter use only.
In the Brooklyn Citizen a discussion between Mrs. Carter and her cook about a rural murder unfolds. They debate whether the husband killed his wife on purpose, noting court proceedings will decide, and reflect on harsh community reactions.
A reader recalls nervous attacks and sleepless nights from tea and coffee use, then credits Postum with restoring sleep and appetite. After months of tea and coffee abstinence plus Postum, she reports calm nerves, renewed interest in life, and steady work. The letter promotes Postum from Battle Creek Michigan and mentions The Road to Wellville.
A wide list of named women from many states report ailments ranging from tumors and backache to menstrual disorders and ovarian trouble and credit Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with cures. The lettered testimonials name individuals and cities to attest to the remedy’s truth and honesty.
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