The Great Essentials of Rubber in Modern Industry
This article traces rubber’s global journey from caoutchouc to india rubber, noting its vast use across daily commerce. It explains vulcanization by Goodyear, its chemical makeup, and the improved properties that enable molded, durable products despite climate sensitivity.
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Department of Commerce and Labor— Commerce and Navigation
United States
Europe
India
America
Indies
Amer
Nelson Goodyear
The Diary of a Scoundrel and a Libel Claim
Max Pemberton faced a libel dispute after his first book The Diary of a Scoundrel. A firm of solicitors claimed a client resembled a character, but the author argued the figure was seven years old. The case faded, and Pemberton recalled only one copy ever sold.
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Max Pemberton
Mr. Pemberton
Pemberton
Plants Grow in Darkness Not All Species Grow Nightly
Experiments on quick growing plants such as asparagus lettuce radishes show growth continues at night but not as rapidly as in day. Many plants are nocturnal and grow more at night, especially tropical species in dense forests where daylight is scarce.
Tornado Western Reserve Storm Kills and Wrecks Ohio Towns
A Cleveland area tornado killed eight and injured dozens as winds at 66 miles per hour toppled chimneys, uprooted trees, and blasted buildings. Property damage exceeded 1 million dollars, with telegraph and telephone lines ruined and streets blocked by debris.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James Cromwell
Cleveland Furnace Co
Olive Phalf
State Hospital
Wade Park
Joseph Vessla
Cleveland Frog
Louis Petro
Joseph Slazek
John Niebalski
St. Stanislaus
Charles Trautman
Baltimore & Ohio
J. Rubysky
Gladys May
Woodlawn
Newsboy Killed by Three Men in Knoxville Case
Knoxville police report a newsboy named Allison Harris was killed on Wednesday. Three men, identified as Ernest Arnold and two others, were arrested after Arnold admitted stabbing Harris multiple times.
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Newsboy
Knoxville
Tenn
Allison Harris
Ernest Arnold
Assassination in Bed Shocks Chattanooga Resident
Rudolph Buol a 36 year old Chattanooga man was assassinated in his sleep when a dynamite filled fuse exploded on his bed after the murderer opened Buol's bedroom window. The crime occurred Wednesday night and left investigators seeking a motive and suspect.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Rudolph Buol
Mr. Buol
D A R Factional Clash As Votes Count For President General
Washington April 23 The Daughters of the American Revolution voted amid intense excitement over the president general race and officers. Tellers counted late into the night as delegates packed Continental Hall and cheered for Mrs Story or Mrs Scott amid speeches. The day saw a visit to the White House and a retiring president honored with a silver set. By midnight only part of the ballots were tallied.
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Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Continental Hall
Story
Scott
White House
Taft
Amos J. Draper
Miranda
Tulloch
Donald McLean
Dinner Tragedy in Chicago Ends in Multiple Deaths
Harry L Summers, 46, shot and killed his wife Henrietta at the Albany Avenue home of her mother, wounded daughter Gladys who is said to die, then fatally shot his mother in law Mrs Mary McKenzie before killing himself. Summers had separated from Henrietta a week earlier and had threatened her.
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Chicago
Harry L. Summers
Henrietta
Gladys
Mary McKenzie
Albany Avenue
Summers
Boy Survives 500-Foot Flume Ride Near Detroit
Russell Rorick, 11, of Ishpeming was swept into a four foot square flume near its mouth and carried 500 feet by a strong current. He was rescued at the outer end after a forceful ride and nearly died during the ordeal.
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Detroit
Mich
Russell Rorick
Mother wrestles rabid dog to save children in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on April 23 reports Mrs. Lillie Devolre of 2628 South Watts Street saw her two children flee a rabid dog near home. She grabbed the dog by the neck and tried to strangle it twice as the animal broke away, finally subduing it until a policeman arrived and shot the animal as it neared unconsciousness.
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Vancouver
B. C
Charles Levi Woodbury
Kestree
Woodbury
Canada
Philadelphia
Lillie Devolre
South
Watts Street
Woman Confesses Murder of J. R. Mc Shane in Leaf River Swamp
Mrs. Minnie Bragby admitted to the coroner's jury that she shot J. R. Mc Shane whose decomposed body was discovered near the Boyle street bridge in Leaf River swamp. Authorities report the case as a murder linked to the Mississippi town of Hattiesburg.
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Hattiesburg
Mias
Minnie Bragby
J. R. McShane
Boyle Street Bridge
Leaf River
Widow Katherine Whipple Falls to Death by Jump
Niagara Falls report: Mrs. Katherine A. Whipple, a middle aged widow, committed suicide by leaping into the Niagara River from Goat Island. She had faced numerous misfortunes in life.
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Niagara
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Katherine A. Whipple
Goat Island
State Capital Jettings and City News from Columbus
Dr. C. B. Conwell of Cincinnati to head new Mount Vernon tuberculosis hospital. Ohio Grand Council officers elected in Columbus with Toledo chosen for 1910 meeting. Centerbury reports lemon extract substitutes for liquor in a dry Knox county. Dunlap cites illegality and Dow tax exposure. Mrs. Harmon receives 100 letters on Girls Industrial Home at Delaware and pledges support. Ohio penitentiary board names Thomas H. B. Jones as warden and appoints detailed staff across multiple posts.
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Columbus
C. B. Conwell
Cincinnati
Mount Vernon
Royla Arcanum
Thomas Butterworth
Cleveland
W. H. Beebe
Ravenna
J. C. Pence
Lima
Toledo
Centerbury
Knox County
R. W. Dunlap
Dunlap
Harmon
New York
Ohio Club
Delaware
Thomas J. Finn
Fremont
William Joyce
Corning
M.A. Caldwell
Mt. Gilead
John B. Smith
Zanesville
Peter Faeth
Bucyrus
Henry B. Smith
Berne
Sol
Shipley
Zaleski
Mortgage on Bragg Corn Creates Bankruptsy Question
Springfield April 23 The mortgage dispute over corn pledged to London bank and used to feed livestock tied to Bragg bankruptcy raises a knotty issue of ownership and proceeds. Referee Frank Krepp convened creditors and requested briefs from counsel for resolution.
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Springfield
Clint A. Bragg
Exchange National Bank of London
Bragg
Bank of Sedalia
London Bank
Sedalia Bank
London Financial Institution
Sedalia
Frank M. Krepp
Donation for Jewish teachers to fund two normal schools
Announcements from Cincinnati dated April 23 report Jacob Schiff of New York donated 100000 dollars for two normal schools to train Jewish Sabbath school teachers. Bernard Bettmann, president of the Hebrew Union College board, said one school will be in Cincinnati and the other in New York.
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Cincinnati
Jacob Schiff
New York
Bernard Bettmann
Hebrew Union College
Marshal Bricker Arrested in Dog Shooting Case
Akron dispatch reports Marshal Bricker of Wadsworth jailed via Humane Society action for allegedly shooting a dog and disposing it in a furnace, linked to the Guy Rasor murder case proceedings.
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Akron
Marshal Bricker of
Wadsworth
Guy Rasor
The
Humane Society
What Colors Shall Use For Exterior and Interior Painting
The article emphasizes color schemes for home painting as crucial to appeal and price. It notes exterior choices depend on house size and architecture, interior choices on room size and light. It advertises free color scheme books from National Lead Company and a painting outfit with tests for paint purity and weather resistance.
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National Lead Company
Trinity Building
New York
National Tuberculosis Association to Meet in Washington
The fifth annual gathering of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis will take place in Washington at the New Willard hotel on May 13 14 and 15. The organization counts about 2000 members across most states and international affiliates in Canada Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and several European nations. Honorary vice presidents include ex President Roosevelt and Dr William Osler. President is Dr Vincent Y Bowditch with vice presidents Homer Folks and Dr Charles K Minor. treasurer Gen George M Sternberg. secretary Dr Henry Barton Jacobs. executive secretary Dr Livingston Farrand.
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National Association For the’ Study and Prevention
Washington, D. C
New Willard Hotel
National Association
United States
Canada
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
William Osler
Vincent Y. Bowditch
Boston
Homer
Folks
New York City
Charles K., Minor
Asheville
N. C
George M. Sternberg
Henry Barton Jacobs
Baltimore
Livingston Farrand
New York
Association
Language Jokes From A Father And Son
A humorous exchange questions demonyms with a pun about Poland and Holland. A father explains that a man from Poland is a Pole and notes the Dutch demonym would not be a Hole. The quip plays on English word roots and pronunciation.
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Poland
Pole
Holland
Hole
A Class Exercise About An Imaginary Birthday Party
A Pennsylvania primary school teacher asked pupils to write excuses for not inviting the teacher to an imaginary party. A standout letter by a girl says she postponed and, upon arriving, saw the doctor courting the teacher's sister, explaining the missed invitation.
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Pennsylvania
Alice
Illustrated Sunday Magazine
Doctor credits Grape-Nuts for nerve and strength rise
Georgia physician recounts his personal recovery after switching to Grape-Nuts. He describes initial decline, two weeks to walk a mile without fatigue, five weeks to return home and practice, and renewed vigor. He urges public sharing of his experience to help convalescents and the sick.
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Georgia
Susan
Wellville
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National Association For Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
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