Railroad Holds Up Rebate Coupons
In Charleston West Virginia yesterday scores were turned away from the coupon redemption offices of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad as the two cent passenger rate law faced court tests. The agency announced coupons would be audited and reported to the court before payment. Numerous instances of speculation surfaced including a newsboy presenting 33 000 in coupons and a waitress 2000 in coupons. An estimated two million dollars in coupons are outstanding.
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Associated Press
Charleston
W. Va
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Piltdown Skull Draws Attention at Medical Congress
The Piltdown skull shown at South Kensington Museum drew a large crowd from the anatomical section of the medical congress in London. Debate centered on whether the skull indicates brain power akin to modern humans or resembles an ape like form. Some scientists urged a remodel to fit newer theories, while most agree it dates to 500,000 years ago with others proposing 150,000 years.
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Associated Press
London
Piltdown
South Kensington Museum
Anatomical
Medical Congress
Eighteen Cows Killed by Lightning in Barn Row
Hastings on Hudson N Y Aug 12 Henry Dietrich found eighteen registered cows dead in a row after a bolt struck the length of a string of stalls in the barn. The structure remained undamaged and the tragedy stunned local farmers.
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Associated Press
Hastings-On- The-Hudson
N. Y
Henry Dietrich
Premier Asquith Forms Royal Commission on Venereal Diseases
In London on Aug 12 Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that a royal commission would be appointed to inquire into the causes and treatment of venereal diseases. The move follows prolonged agitation by British medical and reform groups.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Form Society Against Flirts In New York City
Miss Anna Moscowitz a New York lawyer plans a society to exterminate men flirts and reform women dress to a less attractive standard. She recently won a case in which a man who flirted with her on the street was fined ten dollars, though she argues he deserves jail. She blames current female dress for attracting male flirts.
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New York
Anna Moscowitz
Cedar Street
Miss Moscowitz
King Ferdinand thanks his army in Bosnia address
King Ferdinand praised his troops for bravery in the war against trench forts and cited unforeseen politics that led to the Whitcharest treaty. He urged soldiers to tell future generations of Bulgarian gallantry and to persevere for better days.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Ferdinand
Whitcharest
Funeral for Anglo American Aviator Cody In A British Cemetery
The body of 5 Cody, Anglo American aviator, killed in a hydro aero plane accident on August 7, was buried with military honors in the soldier's cemetery at Aldershot yesterday afternoon.
Proper Skin Care Pledge with Mercurial Wax Treatment
A short beauty advertisement extols mercurized wax to remove skin damage without evidence of use. It claims nightly application, morning washing, and a white satiny complexion with no makeup look. Also mentions a skin-tightener using saxolite in hazel to prevent wrinkles as a summer facial bath.
A Texas Wonder Kidney Cure Claims Broad Effects
An advertisement touts Texas Wonder as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It promises restoration for men women and children and offers mail order with a one dollar price for a two month bottle from Dr. BE W Hall.
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Alabama
BE. W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Aruggiste Acy
Foreign physicians visit suffragettes at medical congress
London August 12 foreign delegates to the International Medical Congress attended a weekly suffragette meeting where Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst greeted them She suggested foreign doctors sought to understand the movement empowering women and noted the government's effort to avoid further arrests during the congress.
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Associated Press
London
International Medical Con. T Lo
Emmeline Pankhurst
Dr. Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil Ad Seeks Quick Use
An advertisement urges immediate use of Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil to prevent blood poisoning. The oily surgical dressing is touted to relieve pain and aid healing, priced at 75 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar.
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Porter
Recorder Fines Woman for Short Skirt in Savannah
In Savannah on August 12 the recorder fined Miss Messie Carter 50 dollars for appearing on the main shopping street in a short skirt and waist. her escort Henry Smoak paid 25 dollars.
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Iby Associated Press
Savannah, Ga
Recorder Schwarz
Messie Carter
Savannah
Henry Smoak
Grove's Tasteless Malaria Tonic Advertisement
Aroms the liver and purifies the blood The Old Standard general strengthening tonic Grove's Tasteless drives malaria out of the blood and chill ton ic arouses the liver to action builds up the system For adults and children 60c Adv.
Why Great Britain Recognized Huerta
London reports the British government rejects claims that Britain was influenced by financial interests in recognizing President Huerta. Recognition followed a provisional president pending elections and was advised by the British minister to Mexico to aid restoration of order amid large British interests. France and Germany also recognized Huerta after a reception with congratulatory remarks from the American ambassador.
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Associated Press
London
Great Britain
Huer
Roe Uniou
Mexico
Aiso
Huerta
Trophy of Crimean War Restored to Russia
France returned the great bronze bell taken from Sebastopol during the Crimean war. Weighing over three tons, the bell had resided in Notre Dame. It was formally presented to the Russian ambassador in Paris after noon yesterday.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Russia
Sebastopol
Cathedral of
Notre Dame
Stevens Construction Co Files for Chapter Bankruptcy
The John F. Stevens Construction Company with president John F. Stevens, once named by Theodore Roosevelt as chief engineer of the Panama Canal and later resigning under the Taft administration, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Liabilities are listed at 318,743 dollars with assets of 2301,542 dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
John F. Stevens Construction Company
John F. Stevens
Theodore Roosevelt
Panama
Man hanged for murder in Harrison Arkansas
Odus Davidson aged 30 son of a former justice of the peace and member of a prominent family was hanged in Harrison for the murder of Ella Baham 18 whose mutilated remains were found in a field near Pleasant Ridge in the county on November 21 last Davidson died instantly after the sentence was carried out in a public execution surrounded by local officials and family witnesses.
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Associated Press
Harrison
Ark
Odus Davidson
Ella Baham
Pleasant Ridge
This County
Davidson
Debriere's Cafe Offers Business Men's Lunch Deal
Try our Business Men's Lunch from 2 to 2 30 p m. We cater to the trade with the best market fare. All short orders served quickly. DeBriere's Famous Java Coffee is 6 cents. 12 South Royal. The Cafe Which Has the Best to Eat.
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DeBriere
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