Vitalitas claims and a sudden evangelist name change tale
An old feature blends a Vitalitas health claim with a dramatic personal tale. The piece describes Vitalitas as a powerful earth liquid, promoted at public displays, and boasts of health cures while asserting a radio like force revitalizes tissues. It also recounts an evangelist changing his name to Byrne after aiding a Baltimore girl, and subsequent family ties and a large legacy.
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Earth
Mother Earth
America
Vitalitas
Wagner Drug Store
East
Houston
Pittsburg Evangelist Arrives in Chicago for Will Claim
David S. K. Byrne, a Pittsburg evangelist, reached Chicago to establish his identity under a will that could make him rich. The legacy is left to him and possibly other beneficiaries, with details yet to be settled.
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Chicago
David S. K. Byrne
Pittsburg
Change Likely in New Haven Policy and Leadership
New York July 25 report says a board committee will propose sweeping changes at the New York New Haven & Hartford system. The next head, likely Howard Elliott of the Northern Pacific, may have a title other than president and oversee the entire network including Boston and Maine steamship and trolley lines. A possible divorce of the Boston and Maine trolley operations from Haven control is suggested.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Mellen
Boston & Maine
Wall Street
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific
van Haven
Freighter Millinocket Arrives Sinking After Collision
Vineyard Haven Mass July 25 The freighter Millinocket from Stockton Maine to New York reached port today in a sinking condition after a midnight fog collision with the Persian passenger steamer bound from Philadelphia to Boston The Persian wireless report said its bow was damaged and the Millinocket appeared to be taking on water
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Vineyard Haven
Mass
Millinocket
Stockton
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Suffragette Conference Plans Votes for Women Campaign
National Council of Woman Voters schedules August conference in Washington to map a nationwide campaign for women's suffrage in states without full rights. Delegates from Wyoming, Kansas, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Washington, California, Oregon, Arizona expected. Illinois may get representation. District focus on converting "dark territory" and local influence. Pilgrim suffragists head to Congress, with 38 lawmakers planning to attend the banquet and speak.
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Washington, D. C
National Council of the Woman Voters
Congressional Committee
Council
Wyoming
Kansas
Utah
Idaho
Colorado
Washington
California
Oregon
Arizona
Illinois
Congress
Women Begin Journey to Washington for Suffrage Petitions
New York delegates of the Women's suffrage party begin a coast to coast automobile tour to present petitions to Congress on July 31. They hold a luncheon for New England delegates, plan meetings in towns along the route, stopping in Paterson New Jersey, along the New Jersey coast, and eventually reaching Hyattsville before continuing to Washington.
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New York
Couriers
Women’s Suffrage Party
Congress
Washington
New England
Paterson
N. J
New Jersey
Trenton
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Couriery
Hyattsville
Navy Torpedo Stock Sparks Drive to Expand Plant
Washington July 28. Representative Britten of Illinois says the navy holds about 700 torpedoes and warns ships would be nearly useless after those are discharged. He proposes a $400,000 bill to double Newport torpedo plant capacity, noting current output is 100 torpedoes yearly at the government site and twice that from the private concern.
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Washington, D. C
Britten
Ulinvis
House Naval Affairs Committee
United States Navy
Naval Torpedo Plant
Newport
R.I
Illinois
Atlantic Coast Navy Yards
House
Navy
Del Rio Deliberates on City Waterworks Bond Issue
A mass meeting in Del Rio Texas discussed whether the city should own a modern waterworks system. A committee of leading citizens was appointed to study the question and confer with the city council. A bond issue to fund the installation appears likely.
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del Rio
Tex
Spanish King and Queen Arrive Incognito in Paris for Regatta
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria of Spain arrived in Paris traveling incognito en route to the Cowes regatta. They received an enthusiastic reception while shopping and were guests of President Poincare at luncheon.
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Paris
Alfonso
Queen Victoria
Spain
Cowes
Poincare
Unexpected relief comes ten this man from Plant Juice
Mr J B Cheesman of San Antonio reports a kidney trouble cure after using Plant Juice for several weeks. He describes gradual health improvement from pains in the sides and back to being a well man. The ad claims Plant Juice dissolves uric acid in blood and relieves kidney liver stomach and blood ailments, sold at Fischer's.
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J. B. Cheesman
San Antonio
Cheesman
Fischer's
Plan for San Antonio river swimming pool meeting
A meeting is set for tomorrow at 5 PM at the upper Brackenridge Park point to discuss establishing a pool in the San Antonio river. A physician will supply watermelons, with Boy Scouts backing the effort to dam the river for water, and plans may include boats and playground apparatus. River Commissioner Surkey and the rivers and ditches committee are invited, along with Playgrounds Association members and local children.
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San Antonio
Brackenridge Park
Playgrounds Association
Surkey
ENTER LABOR RACE FOR KING AND QUEEN CONTEST
The Trades Council last night reported first counts for Labor Day king and queen. Queen leader is Mrs. George Martin with 800 votes, while Samuel Goodman leads the king race with 467 votes. Other candidates include Lydia Rose, Margaret Roderick, C Onzon, Grover Burris, Georgia Satterwhite, and more, with multiple votes listed. Labor Day parade plans proceed as 54 unions pledge participation and Exposition Park is approved for festivities. New delegates to the council are admitted, and Charles Smith and J Forehand elected to vice presidencies.
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Labor Day
Trades Council
George Martin
Queen
Samuel Goodman
Lydia Rose
Margaret Roderick
C. Onzon
Grover Burris
Georgia Satterwhite
King
Paul Steffler
Charles Cobb
J. J. Tucker
John Stennett
William Gebhart
Charles Smith
Exposition Park
J. Forehand
Smith
Chicago superintendent resigns amid board friction
The superintendent of Chicago public schools has offered resignation after mounting friction with members of the board of education. The move comes as tension between the administration and trustees escalates, with no immediate replacement announced.
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Chicago
Board of Education
Mrs Young Resigns Sparks Women’s Protest in Chicago
Chicago plans for a mass meeting of women to protest the resignation of Ella Flagg Young as superintendent of public schools. Prominent women condemn board behavior and urge defense of Young’s policies and leadership, with a large audience likely at the Auditorioum Theater Sunday evening.
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Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Young
Board of Education
Auditorioum
Resignation Letter Declares Relief From Indefiniteness
Mrs. Young submits a resignation letter stating she will be relieved from laboring under the handicap of indefiniteness that influences plans to be executed by another from their inception. The text reflects personal frustration with ongoing uncertainties affecting her work.
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Oaties
Secrecy Clouded Rail Labor Talks In New York
In New York July 25 officials of railroads and unions resumed talks on arbitration. Rail executives reportedly press for partial arbitration of their grievances while managers claim public opinion pushes workers to concede. Conductors and trainmen remain tightlipped as mediators seek a settlement without public disclosure.
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New York
Railroad to cut passenger rates by August deadline
The Louisville and Nashville railroad must reduce its passenger rates from 3 cents to 2½ cents a mile by August 12 after a Federal Court decision dissolved the injunction against the state railroad commission.
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Montgomery
Ala
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
State Railroad Commission
Honor Memory of Astor Berlin at Waldorf commemoration
July 25 report from Waldorf near Heidelberg notes a town celebration of John Jacob Astor born there 150 years ago. The future fur magnate left Waldorf at 16 for America in 1783, built a fortune, and funded alms houses later supported by Waldorf Astor of London who added $12.5 percent.
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Berlin
John Jacob Astor
Astor
Waldorf
Heidelberg
America
Funeral services held for Star Senator Kaufman in Galveston
Galveston May 25 Funeral services for Star Senator J E Kaufman who died Buckholtz Tuesday night were held this morning in Trinity Episcopal Church. The Galveston Commercial Association board and a five senator committee attended. County and city offices closed during the services. Floral offerings came from across the state.
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Galveston
Tex
J. E. Kaufman
Buckholtz
Trinity Episcopa Church
Galveston Commercial Associatio
Kaufman
Dodson's Liver Tone Guaranteed at Fischer’s Drug Store
The ad praises Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe effective liver remedy replacing calomel with no habit restrictions. It guarantees satisfaction with a full money back promise, urging customers to try the product at Fischer's Drug Store and highlighting a friendly, dependable service.
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Fischer
Dodson
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