Destructive gale sinks the Nelson off Grand Marais
During a 50 mph gale the coal laden Nelson sinks three hundred feet down after the tow line parts. Folsom and Mitchell weather the storm as White Fish point becomes the intended escape. the Nelson vanishes with no time for yaw boat release. Nelson 766 gross tons, 163 feet long, 32 feet beam, a once famed lake schooner.
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Folsom
Mitchell
Nelson
Grand Marais
White
White Fish Point
Davitte
Science the Ruin of Glory
A dialogue snippet questions universal peace efforts and mocks wartime arousal for mobile combat. A captain affirms support for peace, while joking about charging a hill on an automobile, reflecting wartime skepticism toward mechanized warfare.
Painless Dentist Suspect Lingers Nearby
A neighbor reports a shortage of contact with a local dentist as his wife cleans the house. The scene hints at unusual distress in the household. Police inquiries follow as residents note the stranger’s absence.
Chicago Man Killed Over Refusal To Buy Drinks
Henry Reits a janitor at Jefferson school on Elburn avenue and Laflin street was struck a fatal blow by a companion after refusing to buy drinks in a saloon. He was found unconscious by two policemen and died minutes later without speaking. Reitz was father to Henry P. Reitz a Pittsburgh second baseman and Edward R. Reitz of Sacramento.
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Chicago
Curcaco
Henry Reits
Jefferson School
Elburn Avenue
Laflin Street
Reitz Wes
Henry P. Reitz
Pittsburg
Edward R. Reitz
Sacramento
California
Exeter Rail Crash Toll Rises to Twenty Nine
The Philadelphia and Reading railway rear end collision at Exeter six miles below Reapine left twenty nine dead. William D. Jerkins of Norristown died at a hospital. Three injured Norristown residents remain in serious condition. Nine year old George Holmes was killed. his father not informed yet. All deceased identified and claimed by relatives.
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Reapine
Philadelphia and
Reading
Exeter
William D. Jerkins
Norristown
Emall
William’Friedenhorn
Thaddeus
Adie
George Holmes
Waite v Frank Court Rules Against Commissions on Futures Debt
In Deadwood May 15 Judge Moore presided as Charles Waite sued A E Frank over a $1000 futures loan. Court held no delivery meant it was gambling and ruled for the defendant, with possible appeal anticipated.
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Deadwood
Charles Waite Ve. A. E. Frank
Moore
Waite
Frank
Fire ravages twenty seven businesses in Fort Barwell
Fire at Fort Barwell Ontario yesterday destroyed twenty seven business pieces with losses estimated at sixty thousand dollars. Charles G. Judson a New York City builder filed for bankruptcy with liabilities reported at two hundred twenty nine thousand two hundred sixty two dollars. Col. Faix A Matthews, noted US figure at Tangier, is mentioned.
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Fort Barwell
Ont
Charles G. Judson
New York City
Col
Faix A. Matthews
Star of the
United States
Tangier
Nebraska Notes and Various Local Items
A breezy roundup from Fremont, Blair, Hastings, and surrounding areas covers a street scuffle at a pawn shop, a jail incident with a Bohemian inmate, and the arrest of Richard Roe. Other notes report Prof. Atkinson’s new posting at Edgar, Blair bond approvals for a new high school and public building, and county weather and agriculture updates.
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Blair
Smith Brothers
L. L. Lantry
American Type and Printing Practices Mentioned in India
An Anglo Indian publisher notes American type is more costly and less common in India printing offices while English type dominates local work. He observes Americans ship beautifully printed prospectuses, yet printers in India remain less aware of American typefounders and machinery.
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India
America
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Catriornis Fie Syrup Co
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B. Lenin
Fremont
Bolt
Andie Wharab
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Mr. Sonin
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Nebraska
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Washington
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Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
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Hood
Mars
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Port Chester
N. Y
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Aterilag Company
Montreal
New York
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Boston
Mass
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N.N. U. NG
York
NEB
Inlanils
PacSimile Signature of
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Binder
Kansas
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Philippines
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John Mom Company
N Street
Sapolio
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