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Newspaper
The Greenville Journal
Location
Greenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
2
A mosaic of clipped quirks and observations from Greenville, listing odd anecdotes and quips. It touches on a Chicago doctor’s warning about cat whiskers, a Newark attorney reading love letters, coronation spending, and snippets about Berlin dogs and Egyptian fashion. The humor mixes social satire with scattered facts and curiosities.
A pending standard oil ruling may conclude the Ohio legal action as Hogan directs an investigation into findings bearing on the case. The development could resolve key disputes over responsibility and compensation, affecting involved parties and existing claims.
Ohio's bribery probe in Columbus shows possible lobbyist influence as Representative Nye faces trial with state witnesses ready. Governor Harmon signs several bills including the Edwards subway and boiler bills, while 11,000 more autos join Ohio plates and a requisition is issued for Charles Winkler’s return.
Reported attempt to dynamite Francisco Madero during a farewell reception in Juarez. Cruz Rey, ex mayor of Guadaloupe, seized with a homemade dynamite bomb but was captured by guards. US secret service and railroad security closely monitor Madero’s journey to Mexico City as tensions rise with insurrectos in Sonora and Agua Prieta.
A fortress explosion at Fortress La Loma overlooking Managua on Wednesday killed about 12 people, mostly soldiers, with 170 bodies pulled from the ruins including a woman and a boy selling fruit to soldiers. A Minneapolis cashier was robbed of 13,826 dollars near the Misalle river. Queen Mary charity gifts total 60,000 dollars from Marys worldwide. In Constantinople, a proposed American funded railway for Asiatic Turkey was shelved by a 76 to 64 vote.
Thirty two people are injured in a collision between a passenger train and a construction train on the Syracuse Lake Shore and Northern railroad at Baldwine Hill. Local crews responded and transported injured to nearby hospitals as investigation begins.
In Indianapolis, Ray Harroun won the first 500 mile speedway event in a Mormon car with a time of 6 hours 41 minutes 8 seconds. Ralph Mulford finished second. forty cars started and ten were wrecked. One fatality occurred and seven were injured, including 8 H P Dickson and Arthur Greiner from Amplex car No 44.
Sunstar, ridden by J. 8 Joel, triumphed in England's premiere turf event the coronation derby at Epsom Downs. King George and Queen Mary attended with 20,000 Americans among the spectators as the race stood as the centerpiece of the coronation celebrations.
Reported five minute storm across northern Ohio leaves ten dead and many missing with extensive property damage estimated at one million dollars. Lake Erie drowning toll includes seven near Cleveland and three at Lorain with more feared in both locations.
Attorney General Wickersham testified before the House committee on expenditures that post Supreme Court rulings aim to convict Sherman Act violators. He said he advised United States Steel Corp and received about 26000 in fees channeled through Strong & Cadwallader, tied to Henry W Taft. He discussed friar lands sale to American Sugar Refining and a $2 million settlement deemed insufficient for penalties.
An old testimonial advocates Doan's Kidney Pills for serious kidney trouble with claims of complete cure after gradual improvement. The ad notes price and availability and cites Buffalo New York as a distribution point. The piece also references a regional anecdote about Abraham Lincoln and a humorous remark to children during a geese drive.
Washington Senate passes Martin resolution directing the privileges and elections committee to investigate the Lorimer senatorial election for a second time, with a 48 to 20 vote. A sub committee of Dillingham Gamble Fletcher Johnston will conduct the inquiry for the pro Lorimer side while Clapp Sutherland Kern Les oppose. Concord memorial mountain to General Harri man donated by his son in Newton Mass announced.
In Assyt rebellious Arabs seize Abba the capital and imprison about 3000 Turkish troops garrisoning the city. The report notes rising tensions as the region fractures under insurgent control.
The item promotes Resinol ointment and Resinol soap for curing eruptive skin diseases after years of standing. It claims relief in weeks and lists conditions like acne eczema herpes and ringworm. Also mentions Castoria infant relief and assorted quips, with various product promos and jokes.
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