Train wreck on Pennsylvania Express near Booth Fork
A Pennsyvania Chicago bound special wrecked on a sharp curve near Booth Fork after a brake rigging failed. The cars plunged down an icy embankment into a river as passengers fled through broken windows. Ten crew and many riders endured extreme cold until rescue and medical teams arrived from Johnstown and Booth Fork.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Railroad
Pennsyvania
New York
Chicago
Sherp
Bouthfork
Dour
Etdor
Johnstown
Booth Fork
Alice Neilson Ends Auditorium Panic at Opera
In Chicago on February 25 a pretend panic struck the audience of over 4000 during a grand opera as smoke rose from beneath the stage Alice Neilson the star sang The Star Spangled Banner to calm spectators prompting the curtain to rise again firemen arrived and the performance resumed amid cheers
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Chicago
Misa Alice Neilsen
Alrolagy
Miss Neilson
Calidad
Mazie Follette's Part In Nesbit Thaw Case
Mazie Follette, once Evelyn Nesbit Thaw's ally, is described as a behind the scenes force in the district attorney's office. She supplied Jerome with key information for cross examination, and Nesbit Thaw’s testimony touched on their former friendship. Follette reportedly provided details after hearing references in court records.
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Evelyn Nesbit
New York
Mazie Follette
Evelyn Thaw
Jerome
Garvan
Roosevelt Ends Trip After Unofficial Boston Visit
President Theodore Roosevelt departed Boston for Washington last night by special car after an unofficial two day stay. A paper parcel was thrown at his car by a man on the platform as the train pulled away, narrowly missing the president. Roosevelt acknowledged the crowd and waved while departing following meetings in Massachusetts.
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Boston
Roosevelt
Washington
Kidney trouble relief praised by veteran in war tale
An elderly veteran recalls kidney pain after a war injury when a horse fell on him, leading to ongoing back pain headaches and bladder issues. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with major relief after trying them three years ago, noting eventual cure. Sold by all dealers, 60 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y.
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Martin Anys
Dean
Foster Milburn Co
Buffalo
Eczema cured after Cuticura remedies in Chicago
Mrs Florence BE Atwood states she suffered eczema for three years despite medical care. After using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for three months she is perfectly well, endorsing the remedies to others. Witnesses JL Berger and another signer. Chicago October 2, 1905.
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Chicago
Florence BE
Atwood
Crilly Place
Witneas, JL
Berger
The Needle Point Through The Ages Described
A Zion's Herald article outlines the needle’s global use, daily consumption, and a history from bone to modern metal. It details forty one manufacturing steps from wire cutting to final polishing, and notes rust prevention wrapping with purple paper amid diverse needle types for many trades.
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United States
Zion's Herald
Business Interference and Farming Offers Highlighted
A mixed page fragment discusses people meddling in others’ business, a Pine distillery output figure from 1905, and notes on Dry Farming land near the Burlington Route in western Nebraska and parts of Kansas and Colorado. It mentions Homeseekers’ excursion tickets and lists 25 brigadier generals in the United States Army.
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United States
Burlington
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Ltte
Missouri River
D. Clem Dhaver
Land Seekers’ Information Bureau
Farnam St
Omaha
Neb
United States Army
Friend’s Tip on Grape-Nuts Food Improves Health
A lengthy testimonial describes decades of dyspepsia and liver trouble eased after starting Grape-Nuts for breakfast with cream. The narrator notes almost complete improvement within about a month and credits the food with steady daily benefit. The piece reflects a personal health anecdote urging use of the product.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound touted as cure all for female ills
A dated advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best remedy for female troubles. It claims it has cured countless women and invites readers to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, promising location of trouble and guidance toward recovery. The piece uses testimonials from Mrs. W S Ford and Miss Grace B Miller to support its claims.
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Agricultural Research Institute of Bengal
Lydia
Patt Bara
Pinksham
Pinkham
W. 8. Ford
Lansdownett
Baltimore
Deane Pinkham
Lyd E. Pintham
Grace BE. Miller
Buffalo
Lydia T. Pinkhan
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Mins Winslow
Foms
Mars
Severa
Panthera and Grizzly ‘Gears
Bhip Ture’ Pelta McMillan Tar & Wool Co
Himespolls, Mion
Vricex
Garfield
Slade
Absa
National Lead Company
Zollinsdag
Te Menreal
Olevstand
Olantmnatt
Coloago
St. Lewin
Foie @alhia
Loke T. Leela & Bros
Biteborg
National Land & Oll Go
Ax Ih
Taie
Tom
Grace E.miller
Mrs.wo 8Ford
Larus & Bro. Co
Richmond
Ab. O
Eastern
Bend Land Company
NAVY
Warren Sear
Navy Recruiting Station
den Molin
Fliat Street
Cues Rypeli
Lawn
Darancort
Seth
Pattee
Dru & Ci
Carous
Seria
Pry
Genin
Louisvie & Nashville R
Louisville, KY
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