Conscience Fund Payment From Irish Farmer
A veteran of the Civil War now a poor Irish farmer sent the U S treasury 160 dollars as a conscience contribution for a past fraud while in military service. The gift, routed via a Catholic priest, aimed to ease guilt and seek forgiveness. the donor’s name remains confidential. The fund received the eight hundred? no the 30 pound Dublin check and the case awaits government action.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ireland
Treasury Department
Department of Theman
Wilmeth
Dublin
Veteran Washington correspondent Jackson Tinker dies at 46
Washington July 17 veteran correspondent Jackson Tinker longtime member of the Washington press corps died here yesterday after an appendicitis operation. He was 46 years old.
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Washington
Jackson Tinker
Corps of Washington
Pilaans Seeks Re election as Mobile City Commissioner
Harry Pilaans announces candidacy for re election to Mobile's city commissioner office and asks for the support of the people of Mobile.
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Mobile
Harry Pilaans
City of
Election Request for September Support
Voters are urged to back candidates at the election to be held on the first Monday in September 1918. The message asks for broad support from all constituents.
Baltimore and Ohio Won’t Lose by Stock Exchange
President Daniel Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio said the $38 million Southern Pacific stock transfer for about $42 million Baltimore and Ohio stock by the Pennsylvania railroad shows no loss or gain for the Baltimore and Ohio. He added the B&O remains independent and focused on its own development and the communities it serves.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Railroad
Daniel Willard
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Willard
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio Company
Five Men Trapped in Eveleth Mine
Five miners remain trapped in the flooded Spruce mine at Eveleth as rescue efforts continue. No word has reached Duluth on their status, with authorities aiming to determine whether they are alive or dead.
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Eveleth
Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Famine Threat Looms Over Monclova Garrison
General Jesus Carranza reports five thousand constitutionalists encircling Monclova and cutting off all food supplies at Piedras Negras. He arrived with troops to defend the garrison as Navarette’s federal detachment is said defeated by Colonel Elizondo after Candela battle.
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Associated Press
EAGLE
Pass
Tex
Moncloyva
Jesus Carranza
Piedras Negras
Monclova
Carranza
Ale
Navarette
Elizondo
Candela
Health Restored by Eckman's Alterative
A published affidavit from Joseph B. White claims recovery from glandular tuberculosis after using Eckman's Alterative. The testimonial notes improved weight, appetite, sleep, and return to work since November 1910, with no illnesses since treatment began. The ad promotes Eckman Alterative for throat lung issues and lists Braswell's drug store as a local retailer.
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Eckman
Larnston St
Phila. Pa
Joseph B. White
Bheksaan
Braswell
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
King Ferdinand Denies Bulgarian Atrocities Claims
King Ferdinand of Bulgaria denies the rumors of atrocities by Bulgarian troops retreating before Greek forces in Macedonia. He cables that the accusations are infamous Greek calumnies and says the truth will be established in the coming days.
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Associated Press
New York
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Royal Secretariat
Bulgaria’s peril deepens as Russia's role questioned
The Times Sofia correspondent argues Bulgaria remains vulnerable after thirty five years of progress. Russia is blamed for a double role from sanctioning Bulgarian unity at San Stefano to allegedly aiding dismemberment, risking renewed conflict in Macedonia and European instability.
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Associated Press
London
Sofia
The
Times
Bulgaria
Russia
San Stefano
Europe
Macedonia
Roumanians Take Varna Cable Station In Balkan Turmoil
The Roumanians seize Varna cable station cutting Bulgarian links to the outside world and giving them control of communications with Sebastopol. Turkish forces advance in the Balkans pushing toward Kirk-Kilise and Bunarhissar as Bulgarians report population flight amid alleged Christian refugees.
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Ty Associated Press
Sofia
Varna
Black Sea
Sebastopol
Bulgaria
Servia
Roumania
Kirk-Kilisseh
Rutkey
Enos
Aegean Sea
Midas
Bunarhissar
Big Bill Haywood Forced to Withdraw from Strike
Paterson New Jersey July 7 News that “Big Bill” Haywood has withdrawn from active participation in the silk mill workers strike causes a break in the strike ranks. Most weaving mills are running and manufacturers predict an end to the strike. Joseph Ettor of the Industrial Workers of the World says Haywood is physically unable to continue leadership.
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Associated Press
Paterson
Big Hill
Haywood
Joseph Ettor
Texas Wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles
The Texas Wonder claims to dissolve gravel cure diabetes and regulate bladder and kidney irregularities in men women and children. A bottle costs $1.00 and two months of treatment. Alabama testimonials available. Mail orders accepted from Dr F E W Hall St Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists.
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Texas
Alabama
W. Hall
Olive Street
St. Louis
Mind Poisoned and She Sold Her Own Child
Milwaukee police arrested Henry Herzog and Paul Boy on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after Margaret Gorzo, mother of 16 year old Anna Gorzo, claimed she was persuaded to sell her daughter for 30 dollars and ship her to Phillipsburg New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Anna Gorzo
Phillipsburg
N. J
Henry Herzog
Paul Boy
Margaret Gorzo
Theemen
Anna
Girl Says Mother Drove Her from Home in Milwaukee Sale Claim
Anna Gorzo, alleged by her mother to have been sold for 30 dollars in Milwaukee, is staying with her god-parents in Phillipsburg New Jersey. Police say she was not detained and would not be unless Milwaukee police provide a satisfactory reason. The mother reportedly put her out due to disapproval of her marriage to a younger man. The Gorzo family formerly lived in Phillipsburg.
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Associated Press
Phillipsburg
N. J
Anna Gorzo
Milwaukee
Joseph Meyers
Cloudburst Flood Wrecks 30 Homes In Ohio Districts
In Washington and Noble counties the Duck creek flood left twenty feet of water for ten hours. Eight thousand people seek bedding and clothing as twenty bridges and numerous houses destroyed. Marietta sent supplies to Lowell then to the stricken districts. no lives lost.
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Associated Press
Zanesville
Duck Creek
Washington
Noble Counties
West Duck Creek
East Duck Creek
Wer Salem
Elba
Dexter City
Whipple
Stanleyville
Harrietsville
Macksburg
Marietta
Lowell
Ty Cobb Cleared To Play In Friday Game
Detroit report says President Johnson will decide issues from the New York Chicago trade involving Hal Chase Rollie Zeider and Borton. Johnson will not interfere in Jake Stahl's release from Boston. Cobb, suspended after a dispute with Umpire Hilderbrand, will return to action tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
President Johnson
Jake Stahl
Boston
New York
Chicago
Hal Chase
Rollie Zeider
Borton
McAleeer
Atdon
Stahl
Johnson
National Commission
Ty Cobb
Hilderbrand
Engineer and Pumpman Killed on British Freighter
New York report says a third engineer and a pumpman were killed aboard the British freight steamer Fair Mead after an explosion in the engine room. Details remain incomplete as officials investigate the blast.
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Associated Press
New York
Fair Mead
Three candidates for U S marshal in North Florida race
The July 17 report from Pensacola notes a three cornered fight for the Northern Florida U S marshal post. J J Perkins cousin of the attorney general leads due to his kinship, while George W Ward and Filo McAllister have strong local business backing. Sheriff MecGourin delays resignation amid the contest.
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Pensacola
Fla
United States
Florida
J. J. Perkins
George W. Ward
DeFuntak
Filo McAllister
Perkins
MecGourin
Geody
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Seen for Home First Aid
A testimonial from J. H. Polanco of Del Valle Texas praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing a cut foot in a child. The advertises it as a must have for burns cuts wounds and scalds and calls it the world's best salve at 25 cents.
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J. H. Polanco
Delvanile
Tex
R. No
van Antwerp Drug Corp
Adv
Death of Henry Terstegge at Chattanooga hotel
Henry Terstegge, president of the Anchor Stove and Range Co. of New Albany Ind, and member of Terstegge & Stratton of Louisville Ky, died at a local hotel at 2 AM of heart failure. He had come to Chattanooga to attend a meeting of the Southern Stove Manufacturers Association.
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Henry Terstegge
Associated Pres
Chattanooga
Tenn
Anchor Stove and Range Company
New Albany
Ind
Terstegge & Stratton
Louisville
Terstegge
Southern Stove Manufacturers’ Association
Two Victims of Death by Own Action in Monterey
In San Jose on July 17, Olive J. Smith, 86, was fed a drug for seventy two hours and Stephen Mastick, 29, jumped into a Monterey lake. The bodies were recovered after letters described a joint planned death and a prior Monterey celebration with ice cream pie and milk. Smith had supported Mastick on a $12 monthly pension.
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Associated Press
San Jose
Cal
Olive J. Smith
Stephen Mastick
Monterey
Mantick
Mastick
Selma District Conference Elected Delegates For Alabama Meeting
The Selma district annual Methodist Episcopal conference adjourned after a successful gathering with representation from most district churches. Four delegates and four alternates were chosen for the Alabama conference in Montgomery, with Demopolis Selma Linden Camden Uniontown among the towns represented. The next annual meeting will be in Demopolis. Resolutions of thanks to Selma residents were adopted.
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Selma
Ala
Methodist Episcopal Church
Alabama
Montgomery
L. L. Sterser
Demopolis
T.G. Howard
R. F. Gilder
Linden
FE. F. Berry
Camden
H. F. Wilkinson
Justonburr
J. F. Adair
Uniontown
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertisements Share Praise
A Buffalo resident praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives for constipation headaches indigestion and dyspepsia. The testimonial notes the pills are a family blessing and a box at home, with a 25 cent price and Van Antwerp Drug Corp recommendation.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
van Antwerp Drug Corp. Sav
Birmingham Remedial Loan Association Forms to Fight Loan Sharks
In Birmingham Alabama a committee formed a corporation named the Birmingham Remedial Loan Association with $6,000 capital stock to combat loan sharks. One by law forbids any stockholder owning over 20 percent. Shares set at $50 each. The group moves to organize and offer remedies.
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Birmingham
Ala
Birmingham Remedial Loan Association
Doctor's Boyish Face Reveals Skin Renewer
A fashion note recounts a physician touting mercorized wax as a complexion renovator after shaving use. Soldiers and women spread the secret, claiming aged skin is absorbed and renewed. Also praised is a saxolite face bath for wrinkle prevention.
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Aurelia
Stefansson Secures Gasoline Schooner for Polar Expedition
Vilhjalmur Stefansson has completed negotiations to purchase a gasoline schooner to aid the Karluk and Alaska on his Arctic voyage. The extra vessel is needed after assembling equipment and supplies exceeded the capacity of the two exploring ships. Captain Robert E. Bartlett, master.
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Associated Press
Nome
Alaska
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
Karluk
Victoria
B.C
Robert E. Bartlett
Helper in Ice Plant Dead in Compartment
Hugo Meisner, a helper in a Brooklyn ice plant, was found frozen to death in a compartment he had entered to adjust machinery. The street temperature was near 80 at the time.
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Associated Press
New York
Hugo Meisner
Brooklyn
Karluk steering gear repairs completed for Arctic voyage
The Karluk telegraphs that steering gear repairs are finished and the vessel is ready to sail for the Arctic when Stefansson authorizes. Stefansson will delay departure from Nome until selecting a third supply vessel for Dr. R. M. Anderson’s southern party to Herschel Island or the Vie base. The government financing delay slows fleet expansion.
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Karluk
Arcfic
Stefansson
Nome
Dr. R. M. Anderson
Herschel Island
base-on-Vie
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