Mob Lynch Two Black Men and Burn Bodies in Public
In Cairo Illinois crowds overran the jail after midnight stringing and burning Will James, accused of slaying Miss Anna Pelley, and implicating Arthur Alexander. The mob seized Henry Salzner from jail, executed him, and torched his body as troops were ordered to Cairo.
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Cairo
James
Anna Pelley
Arthur Alexander
Twenty-sixth
Alexander
Pelley
Union Station
Tenth Street
Eighth
Eighth Street
Ohio Street
Tenth
Washington Avenue
Lynch
Henry Salzner
Howard Abernathie
Salzner
Ritchie Pélley
Fourth Regiment
Illinois National Guard
Nitaniale
Retired Maj. Gen. John R. Weston Ends 48 Years Service
Maj. Gen. John R. Weston, commander of the department of California, retires from the United States army after 48 years of active service, having passed the age limit. Weston served in California and national duty, ending a long military career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Army
John R. Weston
Department of California
Rescue Efforts End In Cherry Mine Tragedy
Federal mine inspector and four officials led three descents into the St Paul shaft near Cherry to reach more than 350 miners trapped since Saturday. Despite heroic attempts, the rescuers failed and the death toll grew as 178 men were accounted for, with as many as 385 still missing. Widows and orphans filled the town as a vigil was kept at the shaft mouth.
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Cherry
United States “Geographical Survey
St. Paul
R. Y. Williams
J. M. Webb
Federal
Urbana
James Taylor
Peoria
Joe Smith
Spring Valley
The
Coal Company
Bomb attack on Lord and Lady Minto in Indian capital
In Armdabad British India a young native student threw two bombs at the vice regal carriage carrying Lord and Lady Minto. A dragoon saved the day by striking the first bomb with his saber. the second shattered by an umbrella held by the jemidar. An unrelated blast killed a bystander. The devices contained picric acid and could have wrecked the carriage. Earlier a separate explosion drew police and crowds.
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Armedabad
British India
India
Minto
Jeminar
London
Sir Wyllie
Drowning and Shark Attack Rescue After Ship Collision
A collision in thick haze near Singapore between the steamer La Seyne and the British India liner Onda resulted in the drowning or shark attack deaths of over one hundred aboard La Seyne. Among the losses were Baron and Baroness Beniczky, the ship's captain, five European officers, and 88 others. 61 survivors were rescued from sharks.
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Singapore
India
Baron and Baroness Beniczky
Market Reports from Cincinnati Chicago and Louisville
Market items from Cincinnati Chicago and Louisville list prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs wheat corn oats and fats from Nov 13 including cattle at 6.00 6.10 and hogs at 8.00 8.06 with regional variations in prices and grain futures such as wheat No 2 red around 1.20 1.26 and corn No 2 mixed around 62 to 64 cents.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Loulaville
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Helena Man
George S Crowell of 1109 Broadway Helena Montana reports a disordered kidney condition with backache and nocturnal urination. After using Doan's Kidney Pills the symptoms improved quickly, strengthening his kidneys and correcting the disorder. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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George S. Crowell
Broadway
Helena
Mont
Doan
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Mistaken Cash Shortfall Revealed in Store Audit
Mr Wholesale accuses a bookkeeper of theft after an expert accountant finds the cash is $50 over. The proprietor accepts the overage and tells the accountant to say nothing about it, suggesting the clerk may have drawn part of his salary.
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Mr. Wholesale
Skin Troubles Cured by Cuticura Remedies
Two young girls suffered severe eczema with hair loss and patchy scalps. After trying various treatments without success, their mother reports marked improvement following a second round of Cuticura Remedies, with skin becoming soft and smooth. Albion, Me., Sept 21, 1908. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. Boston.
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Charles Baker
Albion
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
New England Pie Metaphors From Boston Globe
The Boston Globe ponders what a New England pie means to a Chicago reader, comparing apple pie to Emerson and Massenet, pumpkin to Gounod in a sunlit landscape, and mince pie to a fair year with a homecoming gift.
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New England
Chicago
Emerson
Massenet
Shaw
Gounod
Boston Globe
Reform-minded ladies debate marriage and race in session
A group of women in reform circles discuss whether only good men should marry. The exchange reveals a deeper awareness of a real social problem and the potential consequences of radical policy.
Say Mayme Answers Ring Promise to Tommy
A humorous exchange notes a ring worn to remember a marriage promise to Tommy. The quip highlights a practical memory aid over mere decoration.
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Mayme
Tommy
Perry Davis Painkiller Promoted In Fragmented Ad
Fragmentary ad copy references Perry Davis Painkiller and a sore throat warning. Mentions druggists price 26 cents and urgent use but details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Davis
Fragmentary Quote Reflects on Life and Gossip
A blurred, fragmentary line contemplates finding purpose in kicking at life. It then critiques loud talkers who fill time with empty chatter, mentioning a 25c bottle and teenage concerns in a garbled way.
Quaker Oats Promoted For Health And Strength
An article extols balanced rations and Quaker Oats as a health booster for families schoolchildren and workers. It highlights packaging, including a large family size, and notes a humorous anecdote about Sir Spencer St John and a nurse’s courtesy in a park exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor
Spencer St. John
Spencer
Sir Spencer
Suspicious Chicken Coop and Dog Mix-Up Stirs Wadhams
The tale centers on Judge W H Wadhams and his father noting a mix of a chicken coop a dog and a stable hand. A new dog replaces the old one while a groom questions loyalty. Scipio the groom jokes about tying Old Rover in the coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wadhams
Mr. Wadhams
Wadhams
Scipio
Deafness Cure Claims and Home Remedies Ad
An 1880s style ad mix claims deafness from catarrh can be cured with specific remedies and offers money for verifiable cases. It promotes Hall’s Pills for constipation and Resinol ointment for eczema, burns, cuts, and sores with testimonials from a Mrs. F. Cox of Chicago.
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Wwen Y i
Hess
Hall
F. Cox
Chicago
Ill
Witty Golf Banter and Quips From A Vintage Page
A playful exchange between golfers highlights praise for a drive and humorous self effacement about credit. The clip includes a Punch cartoon style joke about a wasp interrupting a swing and a wartime style health tip for sore throat using Hamlins Wizard Oil.
Unclear Entry on Medicine Sold for Years
Fragmentary notice notes a medicine available in 1.00 bottles and sold for years. Mentions dealers and a person Seated with Ting Batra Beabane unclear. Unable to determine full facts due to damaged OCR.
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Rte
If men could make money as easily as they can make love
A pithy remark notes that if money came as easily as love, many would become millionaires quickly. The line reflects social humor on wealth and romance.
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Will. James
Gen. Weston
St. Paul Shaft
Market Reports
Indianapolis
Cutiura
Aan
Success Magazine
Samuel Ptoma
Bears
Centaur Company
New York
Castoria
Centaur
Ory
W. L. Douglas
Soegine
Ena Price
W. Pot
California
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
E. L. Lomax
Omaha
Neb
DYOLA
Tom Pense
Thea
Putnam
Adeless
Sna Celers
Monroe Daudoo
Gulmay Iiliecte
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