Immigrant boy becomes famed author and worker in New York
The article traces the life of an immigrant who started as a carpenter's apprentice, became a prolific author and journalist, and later worked to improve New York City water quality. He traveled from Denmark to Frankin Sew Vie, fought in later conflicts, and settled in New York with a career spanning poetry, reporting, and public service. He married twice, with his first wife dying in 105 and his second marriage to Mary Phil pk of St. Louis.
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Franklin
Germany
New York
Denmark
le Wan & Carpenter
Mary Philpk
Bt. Lous
Bile
Croton
Ambiguous Note on Avorta Case and United States Officials
A garbled report describes John Hellman and others discussing confinement in a Saltido penitentiary for three weeks under a federal general. It notes Silliman’s refusal to reveal details about a department code and detention, plus a brief statement about a journey from Haltito to Mexico City and a British vice consul escort.
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John Hellman
United States
Haltilio
Saltido
Federl
Mane
Silliman
Haltito
Lecener
Sultilio
TAP LINES PRIVILEGES AND TITANIC CASE LIMITS
A 1900s court ruling reviews TAP Lines and common carrier rules affecting salvage and freight. The Supreme Court limits Titanic owners liability to salvage value and freight, about 91 000 dollars, under US law, with no impact on salvage claims abroad.
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Supreme Court
Oceante Bteam Navigation Co
United States
Eight Miners Die In Tamaqua Colliery Shaft Accident
Eight miners were killed at an anthracite colliery near Tamaqua when a cage carrying workers to the shaft was pulled over the wheel, triggering a fatal hoisting accident.
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Tamaqua
Here
Mediation progress and Huerta arms shipment debate
Washington reports indicate rapid mediation progress under President Wilson and Secretary Bryan as talks on a Mexican pacification plan continue. General Carranza maintains opposition to mediation of internal affairs while shipments of German arms to Huerta are reportedly landed at Puerto Mexico, complicating the armistice.
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Washington
Wilson
Bryan
Niagara
Huerta
Puerto
Mexico
Carranza
Funston Seizes the Bavaria at Vera Cruz
The German steamer Bavaria is detained at Vera Cruz by Brigadier General Funston’s order after arriving without a manifest. It recently landed ammunition on Mexican soil, estimated at 10,800,000 rounds, diverted from Vera Cruz to Puerto Mexico. The captain failed to show a manifest. He later admitted funding the cargo, which also included 3,000 rolls of barbed wire, with penalties under Mexican law.
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Vera Crus
Funston
Puerto
Mexico
Here
A Surprice in a Mannered Exchange
A brief dialogue reveals surprise at a caller described by the maid as a gentleman. The exchange questions recognition and the maid's single confirmation of the caller’s status.
Ringworm cure story and faith in Cuticura ad
A Baltimore reader claims ringworm on children from a housecat was cured in weeks by Cuticura Soap and Ointment after months of failure. The letter, dated January 1 1913, praises the remedy and mentions Cuticura samples. Also included is a humorous Kansas City Star blurb about a deacon and Brother Sly’s religion.
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Alequith St
Baltimore
Sadie Pollock
Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Philander
Sly
Old Philander
Kansas City Star
Tough on the Bears in Gardiner Letter
Walter Shaw, noted for wagh in Gardiner, wrote to the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals condemning Yellowstone Park officials for starving bears through winter. The society launched an Interior Secretary investigation after a naturalist explained bears hibernate.
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Walter Shaw
Gardiner
New York Society For
Yellowstone Park
Sociery
Secretary of the Interior
Postum Helps Woman Advertises Coffee Alternative
A mother-in law helps a young woman with indigestion and blotchy complexion by switching from coffee to Postum. The testimonial claims stomach relief, clearer skin, and ability to travel, asserting the grandmother also benefited. Product details note Regular and Instant Postum with pricing and a slogan There’s a Reason.
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Coffe
Postum
Shso
Iowa
Maya Ahe
Postum Co
Rattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pkga
Cardus tonic praised by local mother for health recovery
Kaplan town resident Ady Mistaken Raid declares Cardus the woman's tonic saved her life after a months of illness post marriage. She regained strength in weeks, now uses Cardus and Black-Draught for maintenance and recommends it to friends.
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Cardus
Ady
Fragmented medical advice turns awkward and vague
A disjointed excerpt argues about judging a man’s character after a misstep and hints at teaching sexuality. The tone is uneven with stray phrases like Red Cross and Squid big Girls, suggesting a muddled transcription and unclear context.
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Efert & Rebate
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