Great Fire Rages On Coney Island
A major early Sunday fire devastated seven blocks of Coney Island amusement districts including Tilyou's Steeplechase Park and many hotels. Firemen saved Luna Park and Dreamland as damage neared a million dollars, with three injured, one a fireman fatally. Rescue of San Dora the armless man became a dramatic moment amid chaos. Police estimate later put losses over $200,000, likely under the total.
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New York
Coney Island
Tilyou
James
Lina Park
Dreamland
Gottfried Messerli
Surf Avenue
Steeplechase Park
San Dora
Beore
Tfe
Johnston for Pettus Seat in Alabama Senate Race
Birmingham July 29 former Gov Joseph F Johnston of Birmingham is named to succeed the late Sen EB Pettus in Alabama. Johnston 64 has a strong war record and long public service including a 1896 to 1900 governorship. Pettus died in Hot Springs NC after an apoplectic stroke at age 68.
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Birmingham
Ala
EB. W. Pei
Hot Springs
Joseph F. Johnston
Johnston
Alabama
Morgan
Gov. Johnston
Senate
Senator Pettus
Pettus
N. C
Edmund W. Pettus
United States
Fire Routs Tenement as Explosion Kills Fourteen
A six story East Side tenement at 222 Christie Street was wrecked by a basement store explosion late Sunday night. Nearly 100 residents, many in nightwear, escaped the flames amid a chaotic scramble. Fourteen people, all said to be Italians, died and scores were injured. The blaze spread rapidly, trapping occupants and causing widespread panic.
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New York
East Side
Christie Street
Law about spooks and hauntings in court precedents
A Pearson's Weekly excerpt surveys lawsuits involving alleged ghosts, noting illegal acts against haunted property and cases where landlords, schools, and prisoners faced liability. It cites examples of haunting claims, such as a landlord failing to disclose hauntings and a schoolboy frightened into fits, with humorous judgments on spousal and domestic hauntings.
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Justice Grantham
Wontan
Pearson's Weekly
Apricot Pit Trade Boosts Balearic Economy
A New York Sun report notes a surge in apricot kernel commerce in Majorca and the Balearic Islands as almond prices climb. Sweet kernels fetch higher prices, rising from about $18 to $27 per case. bitter kernels remain cheaper. Last year Majorca produced roughly 60,060 cases weighing about 200 pounds each.
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Balearic Islands
Mediterranean
Spain
New York Sun
England
Germany
Bateurlé
Majorca
No fatalities in odd railroad crash report
A breakfast table discussion turns on a strange railroad accident where a train derailed and plunged into a river but, curiously, the reader insists there were no fatalities. The scene highlights a misread or whimsical description of the event with a calm, factual correction.
Thought Picture a Ghost at Ramah Exhibition
A memory of Dr. Grenfell showing stereopticon photographs at Ramah astonished Eski mos. One image depicted a dead old woman, triggering fear as villagers believed her spirit returned. Terrified locals imagined sightings roaming the night at the woman’s former haunts.
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Grenfell
Ramah
Ouling Magazine
Fire sail joke over burned emporium remark
A Philadelphia Ledger quip notes a man whose mercantile emporium burned plans to try his new yacht that afternoon. A friend jokes about a fire sail, but the line lands as a printed pun in the paper’s humor corner.
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Philiadelphia Ledger
We All Know Him Knowledge Is Power
A brief quotation from the Pittshueg Post remarks on a figure labeled as the most powerful man in the world, stating he knows it all in a concise, opinionated aside.
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Pittshueg Post
E. Burnham
Burnham
State St
Chicago
Ill
Free trial of Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy Promise
An advertisement offers a free trial sized box of Dr Shoop’s Catarrh Remedy for catarrh of the nose and throat. It describes a snow white creamy antiseptic balm containing eucalyptus oil thymol and menthol with instant relief. Address Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin and notes large jars 50¢ sold by dealers.
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Dr. Shoop
War on Consumption Promises Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
All nations strive to check the white plague which claims many lives yearly. Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and guards against consumption. The genuine product comes in a yellow package from EB E Conner & Co.
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Foley
EB. E, Conner & Co
Stimulation Without Irritation Urino Laxative Syrup Ad
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promises a gentle cleanse and stimulation without irritation. The ad highlights a non irritating method for relief and promotes E. E. Conner & Co as the creators.
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E. E. Conner & Co
Northwest view lands offered by Commercial Club
A Minto North Dakota notice invites readers to inspect Northwest farm lands in the Red River valley. The Commercial Club connects buyers directly with property owners to cut brokers’ profits, with P. J. Caroline as secretary for inquiries.
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Commercial Club
Minto
N. D
Red River Valley
P. J. Caroline
Commeriial Club
Cure Your Kidneys Offer of Doan's Kidney Pills
An Algona reader testifies to relief from kidney back pains using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad urges sufferers to visit R. A. Miller's drug store and buy a box, noting Foster-Milburn & Co. of Buffalo as sole US agents and to remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bright
J. M. Brown
Phillips
Glm
Algona
Doen
Doan
R. A. Miller’s
Price Co
Best Medicine in World for Colic and Diarrhoea
C L Carter of Skirom Alabama calls Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the best in the world for his recurring colic and diarrhoea. He paired a dose with relief, and reports feeling like a new man after an attack. For sale by E E Conner Co.
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Chamberlain
C. L. Carter
Skirom
Ala
Uni
E. E. Conner & Co
A Memorable Day with Dr. King's New Life Pills
The ad praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as a pleasant health aid curing headache biliousness and cleansing bowels. It notes the price 36 cents and placements at R H Millers drug store.
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Dr. King
R.H. Miller
Piles Help Promised by Dr Shoop Magic Ointment
Advertises a miracle cure for piles with claims of quick relief from itching pain and protruding or blind piles. Mentions a large nickel capped glass jar and that the product is sold by dealers.
DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills Promote Quick Relief
Thousands suffer daily from kidney and bladder troubles and must seek prompt checkups. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are promoted as the best remedy for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation with prompt reliable action. One week’s supply costs 25 cents and the product is sold by E. Be Conner Co.
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DeWitt
E. BE. Conner Ca
Da Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad by Harris and Peel
Money to loan at per cent Hagr ard Peel advertise a cleansing soothing healing household remedy Da Witt is Garbolized Witch Hazel Salve for burns scratches bruises insect bites piles imitations beware Get De Witt’s Sold by B B Canuer & Cy
Dyspepsia Story From Sunbury Reader
J Waller of Sunbury reports long standing indigestion with no appetite and eating causing distress, noting Kurduck Blood Bitters as aiding his condition.
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J. Waller
Sunbury
Local Burn Relief Salve Praised by Ontario Mother
Mrs R Mytton of 457 Jobe Hamilton Ontario reports Chamberlains Salve quickly relieved a child's knee burn. She notes the salve eased pain almost instantly and says her life daughter healed beautifully. The product is sold by E E Conner Co.
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Chaberlain
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Open House Square
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Alcona, Iowa
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Sellett Ser
Uffiveie
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Sutchine
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Apst
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Dudde
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WM Bingham
Theo Abrisahilles
Lewi Barmita
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Europe
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J.G. Smith
Barney Ingham
J. W. Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
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Ilarrke
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DEVOE
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Jewejer
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L. Werner
Algona, Jowa
Luna Park
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