Radium Water Cancer Treatment Trial Reported
An Ann Arbor laboratory report describes a radium water treatment claimed to relieve cancer pain within minutes. Dr Stevens and Detroit specialists discuss immersing carriers in radium water, asserting tumor cells shrink and morphine use declines. Several patients with long standing cancers reportedly show rapid pain relief and improved condition after treatment.
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Ann Arbor Midh
Creditory
University of Michigan
Rollin
Stevens
Detroit
Michian
Gta Bortios
Steven
Gr Xray Burns
Was & Mnt
Palin
Prestint
Michigan
Chile
Fie
Endorsed candidates by Lincoln Women's Municipal League
The Lincoln Women's Municipal League endorsed Fred B. Gillett for the Fourth ward council and C. V. W. Wolt for the Third ward. An adjourned meeting will occur in about ten weeks. The group plans active involvement in voter registration where contests loom. Wolf credits the women's influence for his election, with Luther M. Nellis also helped by their support in the Fourth ward.
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Women’s Municipal League
Lincoln Post
Fred B. Gillett
C. V W. Wolt
Woman's Municipal Longue
Wolf
Luther M. Nellis
Ten Months on Ocean Ship Juterpelle Returns to New York
The Juterpelle towed into New York City harbor after ten months at sea from the Philippine islands. Five months overdue, the crew exhausted after continuous storms and two cowans. The ship sailed from Manila on April 11, reached Hong Kong only on September 1, a seaman was killed by a falling block off Cape Horn.
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New York
Fioitn
Philippine Islands
Joterpelle
Delaware Treakwatk
Lldilo
Honorsty
Cape Horn
Grandfather Seeks Custody of Grandsons in Topeka
In Ottawa a reporter notices Grigziod Hixter at the Santa Fe depot as he pleads for custody of grandsons Willett and Cleve Wasser aged 14 and 17. The boys were in Tonka school then with farmer Mr. Morrow near Topeka but vanished after a field excursion. Grandfather and grandmother Doc and Bits Bixler pursue the children as officials search Topeka, with the mothe r expressing distress over giving up her children.
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Ottawa
Grigziod
Dioc” Hixter
Santa Fe
Willett
Tonka
Morrow
Topeka
Hite
Wasser
Grandpap
Vand
Cleve
Viniang
Bixler
Blonday
McCullihan
Topeien
Malicious chain letters stir temperance group in Mount Vernon
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Mount Vernon battles a persistent chain-letter campaign urging Congress to ban cigarette sales. An unknown sender circulates about 5000 letters weekly, sent to groups including the National Motion Society, with Philadelphia post office handling the misaddressed mail as officials seek a remedy.
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Mount Vernon
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Congress
Hars
Philadelphia
Clayton Melehael
Philadeinhia
University Men Meet at Sixth AAU Conference
Representatives from 14 universities gathered in New Haven for the sixth annual conference of the Association of American Universities. Yale hosted a luncheon in Woodbridge Hall, then delegates heard Columbia University report on uniform university statistics for enrollment and expenditure. Attendees included Leland Stanford Jr and academics from California, Massachusetts, and other institutions.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
Corporation
Woodbridge
Columbia University
Leland Stanford, Jr
University
Jordan
A. H. Su
Question of Publishing Railroad Tariffs Not Settled
Washington Feb 18 The Interstate Commerce Commission says it will delay a firm ruling on publishing tariffs for export and import traffic. If the act is not repealed soon, the commission may enforce publication of important rates as provided by law, but not yet complied with.
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Washington
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Asia
Ita
Blind woman survives fire with aid from brother
Washington Feb 18. A blind woman in North Strabane Township narrowly escaped death in a house fire when her dress caught fire from an open grate. She groped about the room and, aided by her brother, tore the burning clothing away as flames enveloped her sister.
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Washington
North Strabane
Dm Lewis
Body in transit fuels Texas man's strange pursuit
In Pueblo a Texas man named Hurley H. Morgan arrives seeking the body of his sweetheart Harriet Spencer, reportedly stolen from a train wreck while he tried to return her to Mississippi for burial. Herbert Leroux, alleged rival suitor, is tied to the case as he confronts the mystery of the missing remains.
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Pustio
Cos
Hurley H. Morgan
Chicago
Tex
Pueblo
Smotann
Ian Harriet Spencer
Formiely
Corinth
Miss
Mississippi
Herbert Leroux
Gage
Senate OREUM MAY WIN and fire at Greensboro College
February 18 report from Charlotte describes a fire destroying Greensboro College for Women in Greensboro, with 90 pupils and faculty escaping. losses reported around 175000 dollars with insurance at 100000. Other items note Willis D. Orin nominated for customs education in Charleston and military relief orders in Baltimore.
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Charlotte
N.C
Greensvora
Stedeate
Greensboro College
South
Washington
Senate Committee of Commerce
Norisaion
Willis D. Orin
Charleston
Women in Circus Trick Ends With Ice Sidecar Slide
Orange New Jersey February residents witnessed a horse pulling a coupe containing two women and a driver slide down a steep icy hill. The horse rode on its hindquarters for about 300 feet before stopping at the hill’s base. The driver urged the horse as bystanders feared the situation, and the women screamed but were reassured. The incident followed a thaw that left a freeze over ice on the street. The horse’s haunches were bruised and dignity ruffled.
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Orange
N. J
Heywood
Shot wife dead after reconciliation refusal
At Denver on February 18 Frank G. Senter a railroad conductor killed his wife age 49 and died by suicide at the Woman's home after years of separation. The couple had four children and recently faced divorce proceedings. He shot her three times then killed himself.
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Senter
Denver
Colo
Frank G. Senter
Receiver appointed for Michigan Electric company in Detroit
In Detroit on February 28 a Trust company was named receiver for the Michigan Electric company. Total liabilities are reported around 74 000 dollars.
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Electric Company
Detroit
Mich
Mana Trust Company
Michigan Electric Company
Rivalry in trade faces each business’s own downfall
A tersely observed market note highlights how most merchants race to outdo rivals while a few focus on serving customers, asserting their success comes from peers undermining themselves rather than external pressure.
Churches Federation Unites Cumberland and Presbyterian Bodies
In St Louis on February 18 a conference of sub committees from the Cumberland and Presbyterian churches announced they have agreed on all items for consolidation. The only remaining issue concerns the wording of prescribed tours as the two denominations prepare a formal union and plan a celebratory banquet.
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Cumberland
Presbyterian
St. Louis
Cumberland and
Preliminary hearing set for James Wheeler in robbery case
In city court Wheeler and Lillie Jordan are charged with robbing P. Clark of North Topeka on February 6. The hearing was continued to February 29 on defense request. Clark described a night-time hold up by a man and a woman, with the man aiming a pistol, as they escaped with $12. Both suspects are penitentiary inmates, the woman recently released after a one-year arson sentence. Philadelphia reports ships in distress near Marcus Hook and in the Delaware River as the Bluefields and Montana face stranding risk.
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James Wheeler
Wheeler
Lillie Jordan
P. Clark
North Topeka
Clark
Jordan
When You Have a Cold and Remedies
The first action when you have a cold is to relieve the lungs. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy liquefies mucus and aids expulsion, producing a free expectoration and opening secretions. A complete cure soon follows and the remedy may prevent pneumonia tendencies. Haskell vs. M. C. A. Friday eve.
Old Colored Man Gets a New Wagon Report
George E. Lerrigo reports funds raised to replace the burned peanut stand owned by Joe Goodloe. Of 13.49 collected, all but 24.42 was spent on the stand and stock. Donations included materials and labor from local firms and individuals. Also notes a court injunction filing by John MacGinnis against Boston & Montana Copper and Silver Mining company and others. West Virginia ice storm news and assorted advertisements follow.
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George E. Lerrigo
Joe Goodloe
G. Pletener
Joe Gor
Restrains Copper Co
New York
John MacGinnis
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Arthur P. Heinz
Otto C. Heinz
Will Test The Law In Timber Tax Fight
Vancouver Feb 18 Jamn Merrill a 2 million lumberman who owns 59 000 acres of timber land in British Columbia and James Dunmire a 4 million coal mine owner of Nanaimo B C will join to test the constitutionality of the new timber tax export duty raised from one to five dollars per thousand. The funds were secured from the government before 18 or before any royalty was imposed on timber in the province.
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Vancouver
Jamn Merrill
Milenaire Lumber
British Columbia
James Dunmire
Nanaimo
B.C
United States
Through Sleeper to Florida from Kansas City
Daily through sleeper service from Kansas City via Frisco System and Southern Railway to Jacksonville Florida promotes an old established route with new features this winter. Information available upon request, price nine dollars.
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Florida
Kansas City
Frisco
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Fln
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Ann Arbor
Pierce
Gotlen
Piryee
Wilton Lackaye
Willam A. Brody
Lyric Theater
Metropolis
Aft
Grandpa
Sister
Senate
Epoe
Firs
Baltimore
Riggs
Asa Company
Willise C. Sona
Ers
It Builders Hardware
Ottokar Malek
Paderewski
E. B. Guild Music Store
United States Navy
Darien
Panama
Wheeler and Jordan
Bluefields
Ericcson Ite
Marcus | Hook
Athantic Mae
Montana
Philadiophila
London
Delaware River
Horseshoe
Haskell
Commercial Club
MR. Lerrigo
Nout Sans Vese Siguetas
Peanuts
Kistner- Metzler Mercantile Compiungs
Topeka Paper Company
Muhler Bros
Shawnee Grocery Co
Busy Bee
Robinson & Marshall Clothing Company
H. &, Howard
West Virginia
Huntington
W. Va
F. J. Green
Lancaster
Arild Drug Co
North
Kansas
Dr. Wood
Scahure
Crawford Rd
Anna Eva Fay
Forodora
GUY Stock CO
Russia
Lawlies
David Harum
W. H. Turner
Rich Lumterman
New ‘Timber Act
Llannelly
T. Board of Trade
Ansas City
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