Magnificent Niagara Falls iluminations draw crowds in Buffalo era
Spectators marvel at electric illumination over Niagara Falls as power from diverted water lights the falls from both U S and Canadian sides. A suspended car traverses the whirlpool carrying 30 passengers while a rail powered aerial tram spans the gorge. The display, touted as a main attraction for a forthcoming national convention in Buffalo, showcases the union of nature and invention and promises to boost visitor numbers for events.
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Nucum Falls
Mother Nature
Aciocn
Nlegars
America
Risttora
Order of
Fragils
Niagara Falls
Lewiston
Buffalo
Arran
Enormous Gross Business At United States Steel
United States Steel reports 1916 net earnings of 333.6 million, up 93.3 million from the prior year, with net revenue more than double. The company says daily net earnings averaged about 911 thousand and declares an extra dividend of 34 percent along with 11 cents quarterly. Orders stood at 11.5 million tons at year end.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Wherther
Steel Corporation
Direciora
Tiriges-] Sailed On The Tarcest Steamship Worldwide
Griggs-How reports the voyage was wonderful despite sea sickness that marred the trip. The excerpt reflects a passenger’s mixed impression of traveling by ship, noting seasickness but praising the voyage overall.
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Tiriges
Griggs
Polish Message to President Wilson
The provisional Polish state council telegraphs to President Wilson reacting to his Senate speech. It states that the kingdom of Poland proclaimed on November 6 1916 acknowledges his message and asserts Poland’s independence as the just solution to the Polish question and a key condition for the war.
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Warsaw
Berlin
London
Jno
Provisional
Polish State Council
Wilson
Senate
State Council
Kingdom of
Poland
Germany
Nuxated Iron Promises New Age of Beauty and Strength
A New York physician touts Nuxated Iron as reviving vitality in men and women, claiming millions already take it. The ad-style piece extols improved complexion, nerves, and stamina, urging readers to test endurance and try the tablet form while warning against weak, tasteless substitutes.
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New York
King
Moon
Roman
Iran
Beesons
Eympiorm
Aykpepsia
Tugloriana
Schuster
Jacques
Sait
Trenttos
Piveterre
Ten Societies Praise Poland Autonomy at Petrograd
In Petrograd ten Vollet societies sent an autograph testimonial to President Wilson via Azeri Iran ambassador David R. Pranda praising his advocacy for an independent Poland. The message expresses confidence Poland will attain freedom, and requests support for the Polish cause. Also noted is a coroner's finding on Stephen McDonald's fatal baring bout from a solar plexus blow.
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Petrograd
Vis
London
David R. Pranda
Wilson
Poland
Amhaty
Stephen McDonald
Fred Myers
Iowa Senate Approves Prohibition Amendment for Vote
Iowa. Des Moines Jan 21 The state senate by 42 to 3 concurred in an amendment submitting to a statewide vote the constitutional prohibition amendment. The measure will go to electors at a later date and a house bill seeks to set the election for June 11, 1917.
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Dex Moines
Town
Iowa
Senate
Villa Bandits Fire On Train Near Juarez
In Juarez Mexico on January 31 Villa followers opened fire on a train near Mederaca ten miles from the city. The attack triggered panic among passengers who hid behind baggage and crouched at doors as shots were fired from a sandhill. The escort later returned fire.
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Juarez
Mex
Jan
Villa
Mederaca
British Will Hold German Colonies Postwar Claims
Teniton January 31 8:08 p.m Walter Mure Cone secretary of State for Min colonies speaking for the government said the colonies captured from Germany during the war will never be returned. The acquisition of German colonies worldwide is a consequence of the war and no effort will restore the possessions to Germany.
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Teniton
Jan
Germany
Walter Mure Cone
Min
Mvercene Tamintons
Germen
Union Pacific Reopens Line After Snow Blockade
Cheyenne Wyoming January 11 trains on Union Pacific through Wyoming were halted briefly by a small snow blockade but cleared early day. Clear cold weather raised hopes railroad officials that drift stoppage may be ended permanently as trains moved again more than four hours later.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Bank panic hits Seattle as German-American Mercantile closes
On January 21 a crowd of about 300 waited before the German-American Mercantile Bank in Seattle as notices announced it was placed in the hands of the state bank examiner. San Francisco offered six million dollars to its six member banks in case of need amid fear of bank failures. The Seattle Clearing House Association urged calm, saying the disturbance was not a legitimate alarm and that solvent banks would remain operational, even as the German-American Mercantile shifted under state control.
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Seattle
Wank
Rexaminer
San Francisco
Call
Federal Reserve Bank of
Northern Bank and Trust Company
Seattle Clearing House Association
Clearing House Association
Tiermat American Mercantile
Fenk
Vinci Takeport Heals Ailing Child In N IL Case
A parent reports their child aged years recovered from weakness and persistent cough after using Vinci Takeport Vinol. The testimonial asserts improved health, increased appetite, and vitality following the product, urging other families with debilitated children to try it.
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Vinci
Takeport
N.il
Vera
Delice
A. CoLixa
Severe Broneial Cold Relief Claim By Patient
Philadelphia ad claims a remedy named Vico! cod provided relief for coughing, cold symptoms, and bronchial issues. The fragment describes lingering stomach ache and chest pain prior to using the product, with the tester reporting improved health after use.
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Philadelphia
Banks Open With Smooth Payouts As Panic Eases
Hundreds gathered before German-American Bank as doors opened and depositors received funds promptly. The Positive mood followed a near-panic at other institutions in the Pacific Northwest, while People’s Bank faced slower lines. Meanwhile entertainment featured the Silver Sisters aerials, Miss Georgia Chartris, and a varied vaudeville bill with comedians John Rucker and Sam Winnifred, dancers Jara Durke Lillian Broderick, and Miss Frederick in stylish numbers.
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Cap. NM
People's Garing Bank
Pacific
Northern Bank and Trust Company
Murphy
Silver Sisters
Giorgia Chartris
Misa Chartris
John Rucker
Sam Winnifred
Good New Pantages Bit at Orpheum Tomorrow
A lively three day engagement opens at the Orpheum theater with a bus of acts headlined by the musical comedy This is a clever office and dream sequence titled Mr Joguialtire. Star Thoren Earl Cavanaugh leads with witty lyrics Ruth Tompkins charms as the dentist and Senator Francis Murphy adds comic propulsive humor to the black and white office set and political jabs.
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Orpheum Theatre
Mr. Joguialtire
Patieot
Thoren
Earl Cavanaugh
Ruth Tompkins
Tepea
Francis Murphy
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Utah
Francis X. Bushmaney
Owa
Villa Bandits
Union Pacifi
Reserve Board
Culley Prag Co
Ogdes
Weadsey Drug Stores
Castoria
Colgate
Jara Durke
Lillian Broderick
UNION
Washington Avenue
the House of Quality
Washington
Carload
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