Engaged in Salonikia Troop Advance Near Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople say heavy rifle and artillery fire began Saturday morning as Salonikia troops moved toward Yildiz Kiosk with clashes near Pera. American tourists were turned back, a panic erupted, and the British ambassador's embassy sheltered refugees as invaders pressed within two miles of the palace.
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Constantinople
Yildiz
Salonikia
Pera
Calvary
Sweetwaters
G. A. Lowther
Britain and Russia Asked to Help Save Americans Abroad
Washington notes the Turkish and Persian governments fail to protect U S lives and property. The state department invites British and Russian aid and has sent representations to London and St Petersburg as ships and troops edge toward the massacre sites.
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Washington
State Department
Great Britain
Russia
Foreign Office
London
St. Petersburg
Lisbon Quake Scares City. No Major Damage Reported
A violent series of earthquake shocks hit Lisbon on Friday night shaking buildings and triggering fires across the city. No casualties occurred. some churches may have interior damage while King Manuel helped direct firefighting efforts and calm crowds as the Lords Parliament trembled but remained intact.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Manuel
House of Lords
Child's Fatal Mistake
Grace Mac Intyre two years old of Yarmouth Maine died in Lynn Massachusetts after eating strychnine tablets while her mother was distracted. The family had possession of the poison and the child said mommy I’ve eaten all the candy before collapsing. A physician arrived but could not save her.
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Lynn
Mass
Grace
Howard MacIntyre
Yarmouth
Freight car wrecks on wet rails in York
Wet rails on a West Maryland railroad siding caused a freight car to slide into a bumper at York on Friday. The car carried 11,000 storage eggs and none were broken despite the wreck.
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York
West Maryland Railroad
Barbados native Robert Wood arrested for niece's New York murder
Robert F Wood of Baltimore was arrested Friday for the September murder of his niece Mrs Aleah Roach a widow in New York City He admitted the crime but details are unclear from the fragmentary report
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Baltimore
Robert F. Wood
Barbados
Mra
Aleah Roach
New York City
Debated Income Tax in Tariff Bill Clash
Washington notes show Taft urging quick passage of the tariff measure while senators split over an income tax. Debates focus on thresholds from 2,000 to 50,000 dollars, potential unfair discrimination, and whether revenue justifies taxing incomes. Finance committee says Payne bill would fund government expenses, shaping votes on proposed amendments.
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Washington
Taft
Congress
Finance Committee
Spectator Injuries From Motorcycle Crash At Coliseum Park
Al Earhardt on a five horsepower motorcycle struck the north grandstand fence at Coliseum park causing two spectators, Howard H. Piper of Los Angeles and Charles H. Henry of Hiawatha Kansas, to be knocked unconscious with serious head and neck injuries. A third spectator, R. Boyd, suffered a badly sprained right arm. Earhardt then fell 20 feet to the ground but escaped with only a bruise. The accident followed a collision between Earhardt and Freddy Huyck as they raced into the north curve at high speed.
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Los Angeles
Cal
al Earhardt
Coliseum Park
Harhardt
Howard H. Piper
Charles H. Henry
Hiawatha
Kan
Warhardt
Freddy Huyck
Chicago
Explosion at St. Louis Cathedral Shocks New Orleans
An explosion in the tower of the St. Louis cathedral in New Orleans on Sunday caused wild excitement across several blocks. Riots followed with multiple arrests. no injuries were reported though about $2000 in damage occurred. Police suspect dissension among Italian workers repairing the south tower.
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New Orleans
Charles Street
St. Louis Cathedral
Fire Rages Through Ridge Building in Kansas City
A seven story Ridge building in downtown Kansas City caught fire at 2 am Monday. Flames engulfed the interior by 2 15 am with high winds driving embers toward Main street and threatening adjacent offices including the National Bank of Commerce. Sparks scattered three blocks as officials feared further fires.
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Kansas City
Ridge
National Bank of Commerce
Ridge Building
Main Street
Jealousy Triggers Fatal Shooting in Hast Winston Home
In Hast Winston, N Y, on April 26 George Busbee a 25 year old husband was shot and killed in his home. Arrest follows as Harnest Horn a boarder at the Busbee home is held on jealousy charges.
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Winston-Salem
N. Y
George Busbee
Hast Winston
Harnest Horn
Busbee
Horn
Bentonville Shooting Incident Reported in Arkansas
In Bentonville Arkansas on April 26 a man fired on B Miller. the bullet pierced his coat. Police say Graham 78 was wounded and shot himself at his home while in officers custody.
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Bentonville
Ark
B. Miller
Graham
Here
All Against Delay Pledge on Tariff Revision by Republicans
President Taft urges prompt tariff action with a June deadline and calls on Congress and the public to assist. He commends the extra session and presses the Republican majority to unite, approve the Ways and Means bill with necessary changes, and avoid altering the bill’s revenue character. Business waits.
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Taft
Congress
Republican Party
Committee On
House
Senate
The Payne Plan and World Trade Effects
The piece argues the Payne maximum-minimum plan avoids a global trade war by applying minimum duties to countries with a single tariff schedule. Britain, Canada, Australia, Mexico and others benefit immediately, while Germany and France would act to trade on equal terms, seeking favorable rates in the U S market.
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United States
Great Britain
Canada
Australia
Mexico
Cuba
Japan
China
Central
South America
Germany
France
Ares
Moe
Found at Last The Democratic party faces politics overmanship
A fragmentary note laments the Democratic party for prioritizing political maneuvering over practical leadership and effective work. It hints at public frustration with party focus and a call for renewed attention to governance.
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Democratic Party
Opposition to Payne tariff bill seeks revenue by universal taxes
The piece argues that a revenue tariff cannot avoid taxing mass consumers. It cites the Portland Oregonian on duties on universal imports and questions sincerity of calls for a tariff for revenue. It notes that taxes would fall on sugar coffee tea spirits tobacco and other widely used goods.
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Portland Oregonian
Tariff Debate and Revenue Aim in Protective Policy
The piece argues that taxation of imports could yield revenue if duties are properly adjusted, but local selfishness and protectionism hinder this. It cites Champ Clark on whether a duty is revenue producing, noting that protection currently dominates legislation rather than practical revenue goals.
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Champ Clark
Portland Oregonian
Free Iron Wood and Hides Tariff Debate
The Philadelphia Press notes calls to expand iron ore supply through tariffs or reciprocity, citing new Cuba deposits and ore free options. It argues steel price policies, forestry concerns, and lumber hoarding push public support for imports to aid wood industries and hides in boot and shoe manufacturing amid meat trust influences.
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Cuba
Steal Trust
Gary
Meat Trust
Publi
Philadelphia Press
Revision of tariff schedules amid industry ties
Quote emphasizes that raw materials feed finished products across industries making tariff revision highly complex. The speaker argues delays cost the country and advocates timely revision without injustice or blunders, stating it is economical to pay the cost to achieve a correct tariff.
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Pitte
Missing Boy Leo Mulhern Found Safe in Ironton
Leo Mulhern the 12 year old boy who disappeared last Wednesday after ransom letters reached his mother arrived safely at his grandfather Police man Edward Rafferty’s home in Ironton Ohio He said two men forced him into a town on West Virginia rail lines before he escaped and headed toward Ironton passing along railroad tracks and a barn before fleeing.
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Cincinnati
Leo Mulhern
Edward Rafferty
Ironton
West Virginia
Young Mulhern
Phi Sigma Chi Convention Opposes State Secret Group Ban
In Columbus on April 24 the Phi Sigma Chi high school fraternity held its annual convention with over 100 members statewide, pledging resistance to a state law banning secret organizations. The report notes reorganizing efforts at Gallipolis hospital and penitentiary reforms, plus new appointees and inmate deaths scheduled for July and June.
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Columbus
Phi Sigma Chi
Gallipolis
William H. Pritchard
Harmon
Belle Clark
West
Edward Crooks
Dayton
Annex
Sunny Jim Sherman To Attend Dayton Miami University Celebrations
Dayton Ohio April 24. Vice President Sunny Jim Sherman will be the central figure at Dayton and Miami University celebrations. Mayor Burkhart and J C McMahon extended a cordial invitation after meeting the vice president, who planned to try to attend and later gave a positive promise.
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Dayton
Sunny Jim” Sherman
United States
Miami University
Burkhart
J. C. McMahon
Ohio Man’s Body Brought Home for Burial in Ohio
The body of Dr. William Vincent Shaffer cousin of Ohio Bishop Vincent and Congressman Lorg was shipped from Newark New Jersey to Hamilton Ohio for burial. Shaffer died Wednesday from pneumonia. He studied at Yale in 1870 and graduated from Miami University before becoming a physician.
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Ohio
Newark
N. J
William Vincent Shaffer
Vincent
Lorg
Hamilton, CO
Shaffer
Yale
Miami University
Lamprecht seeks exemption of life policy in bankruptcy case
In Cleveland on April 24 W H Lamprecht moved to exempt his $8,000 life insurance policy from creditors. Earlier he sought exemption for a gold watch ring cuff buttons stick pin a share in the Union club a share in the Country club and five shares in the Rowfant club.
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Cleveland
W. H. Lamprecht
Lamprecht
Union Club
Country Club
Rowfant Club
Disappearance of a Tiffin Man in England
Dudley L. Loomis, reported missing at Southampton, England, has prompted action by the American consul. He is the son of George L. Loomis, wealthy local manufacturer of drilling machines in Tiffin.
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Tiff
Dudley L. Loomis
Southampton
England
George L. Loomis
Toledo's oldest woman Caroline Boelter dies at 107
Mrs. Caroline Boelter of Toledo, born in 1802 in Wennakova near Tuchel Wout Prnasia, dies at age 107 marking a long life. Her death closes a chapter for the city’s venerable residents.
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Toledo
Caroline Boelter
Wennakova
Tuchel
Prnasia
Western Canada’s bright spring prospects for immigration
Western Canada enters a banner year with record immigration from the United States and Overseas. Authorities report 70 000 to 100 000 new settlers may arrive, boosting wheat and grain outputs as homesteads are claimed and seeding begins. Government agents offer transport rates and pamphlets to interested readers.
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Canada
Atlantic
Ontario
North Portal
Emerson
United States
Making Himself Solid
A dime museum lecturer introduces a tale of the as-sized man who turned to stone from love. He claims the man fell for a beautiful maiden, tried to become solid, and overdid it, prompting the crowd to gasp at the marvel.
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Dime Museum
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Reward Notice
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney and Co are endorsed by Wan & Marvin of Toledo Ohio. Cure claimed to affect the mucous surfaces. Also notes price of 75 cents per bottle for constipation remedies.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Ie Pte Bs
F. J. Cheney
WAN & Marvin
Toledo
O. Hall
Cow Has Precedence Over Car Magistrate Rules
A Wilkesbarre magistrate rules a cow in the road has priority over an automobile and need not display a red lantern while standing in the street. The cow calmly chews cud at night as humans take their chances in traffic.
Foot Ease ad promises relief for sore feet and new shoes
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures painful swollen smarting feet and makes new shoes easy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. Don’t accept substitutes. Sample free. Ad dress A. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen's
Olmsted
LeRoy, N
A Natural Doubt Dialogue on an Eye Doctor
A natural doubt questions an oculist’s practicality asking why his business would affect judgments. The exchange probes trust in a physician’s integrity and the plausibility of “eye deals” influencing care.
Marine Eye Remedy Co. promotes relief for weary eyes
Chicago based Marine Eye Remedy Co markets a topical solution described as a marine eye treatment. The copy touts relief from red weak weary and watery eyes and credits experienced physicians for compounding. Sold at druggists with an illustrated Eye Book.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Murine
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
When Love Is Young
Dialogue snippet features a playful exchange about weddings and best man roles with a witty line about the husband as the best man. The compact humor reflects domestic conversation tone and era style.
Particular People Vanillin Extract Ad Copy
The notice touts Souders Vanilla Extract from fine Mexican vanilla beans as pure and rich. It mentions packaging in 10 15 and 25 cent bottles. A reflective line follows about men who praise their own merits leaving only judgment for others.
Pettit's Eye Salve Promises Instant Relief
Local ad copy touts Pettit's Eye Salve for immediate relief from dust heat and wind. Brief brochure mentions a brand name Bros. Buffal Buffalo and hints at a testimonial or endorsement.
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Pettit
Bros
The Serpent's Inducement and Herb Advertisement
Fragmentary notes mention the serpent, Eve, apples, Garfield Tea claimed to aid health, and a herbal remedy. Read as a mixed old column with promotional tones and unclear claims about beauty and wellness products.
Age and Experience in a Fractured Riddle of Time
Abstract lines mingle measurements of watch escapement with stock chatter and philosophy. It hints at age and aging in a mosaic of phrases referencing a watch, Beech plane stocks, Vineland, and a reflective proverb about a brother as a mirror. The text remains cryptic and fragmentary.
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Earhard
Misssing
City of
Western Canada
Eerenses Wueeee
Mabel
Ethel
Garfield
Bacon
Beech Plane
Gage Too Co
Vineland, N
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