Nickels Cornered by Young Speculator in 1910 Mint
In New York, a rumor that the 1910 six cent nickel was worth more spurred James Green to corner the market. He exchanged 100 nickels for a $7.50 payout at the subtreasury, while officials noted the coins bore a slight yellow tint when minted. Separately, a China rebellion report from Hankow notes American warships and other fleets massed near Wuchang and Hankow as rebel forces seize territory.
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New York
James Green
Merry Lauer
H. Burt
Washington
Green
Hankow
Wuchang
Hankang
Quick Action Cold Cure Patent Remedy Recipe
An old column promotes a dubious “Two ounces of Giveerine” plus “Concentrated pene com ad” and whisky. Directions say to mix and take one to two teaspoons after meals and at bedtime, with small doses for children, claiming a certain cure despite lack of medical validation.
Rockefeller adjusts handshake to ease golf grip
At Tarrytown New York on October 14 John D Rockefeller says he has abandoned the hearty handshake. He now holds his hand with the thumb under the first finger and does not grasp a hand so friends squeeze too hard, aiming to keep his hands in condition for golf.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Mystery Death Near Stevensville Highlights Romantic Rift
In St. Joseph Michigan October 4 an autopsy concluded BE Powers died of apoplexy before using a rope to hang himself near Stevensville. Doctors say the suicide attempt was thwarted by death and note the suspected desertion by Powers’ sweetheart as an indirect factor.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Powers
Stevensville
Millions know these perfect Soda Crackers
Broad appeal highlights crackers as a food to live on providing stamina for workers, strength for the delicate, bone and flesh for little folks, and daily enjoyment for millions and more to come.
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United States
Women in Battle for Daily Bread
Paris dispatch describes French housewives rioting in market towns over soaring food prices. Women with banners like Let us Live led thousands as stalls were smashed when butter eggs sugar and meat stayed unaffordable. Prices up 20 to 26 percent. vegetables scarce. rents rising. horse meat eaters a grim option.
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Denver
Cal
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Gurley
Duankerque
Nancy
Denain
St. Quentin
Calais
Rheims
Roubaix
Charlieville
Amiens
Bennett Sets Piano Marathon World Record At Bethlehem
Harry A Bennett played the piano for 27 hours 46 minutes and 3 seconds setting a new world record for long distance piano work. He kept hands on the keys throughout, surpassing Charles Wright of Battle Creek by 1 minute 5 seconds before collapsing from exhaustion.
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United Press
Bethlehem
Harry A. Bennett
Bennett
Charles Wright
Battle Creek
Mich
Market Price Averages On Local Produce And Meats
The record lists wholesale price averages for Washington butter apples oranges beef pork and other meats. It notes prices vary with freshness and creedence and addresses items such as native Washington butter Valencia oranges beef cuts liver sausage lard and trims.
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Washington
Wenatchee
Valencia
Anger Costs Man's Life in Ohio Saloon Incident
The body of Charles Wellbrenner a carpenter was found in a vacant room above a Water street saloon. Coroner Knoble says he suffered an apoplexy after recent drunkenness fine anger over the payment.
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United Press
Sandusky
Ohio
Charles Wellbrenner
Water Street
Wellbrenner
Tve
Knoble
Weinbrenner
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