Air Flash Brings Aid After Steamer Breaks Down
Michigan bankers aboard the Western States were transferred mid lake to the City of Cleveland after a cylinder failure delayed the voyage from Detroit to Buffalo. Wireless and swift coordination enabled a complete, injury free transfer of about 205 passengers to the Cleveland, which continued to Buffalo.
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Cleveland
Midlaker
Western Btates
City of Cleveland
Michigan State Bankers’ Association
Michigan
Buffalo
Detroit
Meine
Michigan Bankera
Fandhors
Niagara Park
Amherstburg
Detroit River
Livingstone
Tle Wort
A. A. Shants
D, & B. Line
Big Parade of Suffragists in London Five Miles Long
London England suffragists parade called the great pageant of protest by the suffragettes Jung 17. It stretched five miles with more than 40 000 in line. Represented were HMvery suffrage society Eng land and many countries. Notable figures included Mrs Horiba Ayrton and Ethel Smyth. Elizabeth Robing led writers division. many women actors and musicians joined. Also mention of a Texas congressman a matter of local interest in Washington.
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London
England
Jung
Hmvery
Horiha Ayrton
Institute of Electric Engineers
Mies Ethel
Montreal con artist jailed for seven year five year sentence
Guilty verdict found against Charles D. Sheldon in a special sessions court for misappropriating funds from investors in a blind pool scheme. The Montreal man, active since 1908, promised 20 to 40 percent monthly returns and drew in widows and needy clients before fleeing on October 11 and being arrested in Pittsburgh on March 27. He was sentenced by Judge Langeller to five years in the penitentiary.
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Montreal
Quebec
Charles D. Sheldon
Langeller
Court of Special Sessions
Charles Sheldon
Montreat
Menta
Wizard of Finance
Sheldon
St. James Street
Pittsburg
Tragic Fall at Bankers Trust Building in Wall Street
A workman on the 28th floor of the Bankers Trust building near Wall and Broad streets fell 350 feet to the ground. William Anderson, a stone cutter, slipped while setting a stone. His body struck a fourth floor coping tearing an arm, bounced off a wire screen net, and finally crashed in front of the stock exchange entrance.
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New York City
Bankers Trust
Wall and Broad Streets
Financial District
William Anderson
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
Baptists Seek Taft Aid Over Russian Persecutions
The Northern Baptist convention urged President Taft to intercede for Russian Baptists amid reports of widespread persecution. Delegates noted strong interest and hope for increased religious freedom. officers for the year were elected including Rev. Emory W. Hunt as president and Rev. Harry Bond as vice president.
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Philadelphia
Taft
Baptista
Russia
Northern Baptist Convention
Emory W. Hunt
Ohio
Harry Bond
Maassachusetts
Fred Drafted
Oklahoma
West Jefferson ex-marshal kills wife then shoots self
Frank Ernest, about 40, former West Jefferson marshal and prominent Madison County Democrat, shot his wife Jennie Pineat in the head with an 82 caliber revolver then fatally shot himself. The woman died two hours later.
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London, D
Frank Ernest
West Jefferson
Madison County
Jennie Pineat
Ernest
Cox Freed Again in Cincinnati Perjury Case
Judge William L. Dickson overruled a motion for a new hearing and upheld a revived indictment against George B. Cox. Prosecutor Hunt faced bias accusations as Presiding Judge Charles J. Hunt scolded him for earlier conduct. If Hunt cannot obtain a favorable ruling from the en route court, trial seems unlikely.
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George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Iliam L. Dickson
Reed George B. Cox
Hunt
Dickson
Charles J. Hunt
Elrouit
En Rene
Wifarte
Cos
Silver Wedding of Tafts Draws Vast Capitol Gala
Washington witnessed a grand White House celebration for the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of William Howard Taft and Nellie Taft. Five thousand guests attended a formal yet informal reception with diplomats, lawmakers, and officials, while 15,000 gathered outside. The event featured a royal purple carpet, a canopy, and the “1886-1011” inscription, culminating in a feast inside the executive mansion.
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Washington
White House
Tike
United States
United States Supreme Court
Newate
House of Representatives
Army
Navy
Cosby
White House Corps
Taft
Fort Meyer
William Howard Taft
Cincinnati
Nellie Herron
Mra
Patt
Executive Mansion
Cutlery Frauds Trigger Multimillion Duty Probe
Secret agents under Chief Wilkie uncovered cutlery import frauds totaling several million dollars in duties over recent years. Investigations span the Bellgun district of Germany and wider U S ports, with Secretary MacVeagh directing the Treasury push to halt illicit imports and complete the exhibit.
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Uncle Sam
Washington, D. C
Customs Service
Wilkie
Bellgun J District
Germany
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
MacVeagh
Tate
Doan's Kidney Pills Cited In Noted Recovery
A testimonial from Mia of New Albany Indiana praises Doan's Kidney Pills for a dramatic kidney illness recovery. The item also includes ad copy and various short notes such as eczema relief with Resinol, a birthday note for Rev George Culmer, and light anecdotes from British royal life and a humor quip about business courtesy.
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Mia
Ray Trusper
West Third Bt
New Albany
Ind
Saya
Doan
Doan's
Pri Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Curious Sleep Benefit For Preacher From Grape-Nuts Food
A minister describes relief from indigestion and improved sleep after using Grape-Nuts. He states that after Sabbath duties his nerves calm, rest returns, and he cannot do without the product. The testimonial notes Grape-Nuts as a staple at their table and mentions the related Postum Co. booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Wellville
Maiden woman aboard ship recalls temperamental captain
A sea captain’s wife recounts a tale of conflict over meat choices with the whip owner’s elder. At dinner she sometimes kicked the captain under the table to curb tempers. One day a sharp shin sting reveals the mate’s long-held pain as he answers to Mrs Brown Blaikie.
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Mr. Brown
Blaikie
Freed From Skin Disease by Cuticura Remedy
A Toronto born infant aged months suffered a severe skin disease described as a war ter bister that spread over the face head and shoulders. After trying many remedies with little relief the family found cure after using Cuticura Remedies starting May 1909. Skin cleared completely and no relapse occurred.
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Toronto
Duluth
Robert Mann
Proctor, Minn
Murine Eye Remedy Ad Promotes Vision Aid
An old advertisement extols Murine Eye Remedy and related eye care products from Marine Eye Remedy Co Chicago. It claims relief for sore eyes and weak vision, with boasted results and endorsements and a plug for Druggists to advise. The piece weaves in unrelated quotes and references to Garfield Texas and Henry, mixing product claims with generic self-improvement notions.
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Free Advice to Women Promises Help From Mrs Pinkham
Women suffering from any form of mess are invited to communicate with Mrs. Kam in Lynn Massachusetts. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co offers confidential letters and advice from Mrs. Pinkham, with a free 80 page Text Book available by mail.
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Kam
Lynn
Mans
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