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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
2
The piece racks lighthearted quips about sunburn vaccines, duck suits, heat waves, aviation, and global affairs. It notes a Kansas court ruling on pretzels, a Balkans dispute aiding Krupps, and playful references to Lipton, Wu Ting-fang, and a bonesetter misadventure at an Eisteddfod.
New York explores a fingerprint based drink check as a standard, with three fingers evaluated per average case. Experts anticipate overtime from the added workload.
A reader opinion claims men could perform better than the romantic scenes shown in moving pictures. The letter discusses standards of acting and audience expectations and reflects early 20th century views on cinema realism.
A Chicago alienist declares love a form of lunacy echoing a view Shakespeare voiced long before. The remark is treated as a revival of an old debate rather than a fresh insight.
A case warns readers not to consume bichloride of mercury tablets mislabeled as headache remedies. Officials urge careful reading of medical products and labels.
The meanest man so far has been located in New Jersey. He abandoned his wife claiming she had tuberculosis as his excuse. Some people play tennis to keep cool. The happy medium praised by philosophers is hard to realize. the lather is too cold in water and too hot on shore.
An American woman travels to Italy seeking a singing bandit she plans to star in grand opera. He may be unable to take his eyes off the box office.
A thoughtful college graduate disguises his broad knowledge when applying for work, avoiding the impression of overqualification. The anecdote highlights restraint and social tact in job seeking.
The article notes plane collisions as a modern menace, arguing there is little room for such ambitions in the open skies and warning of growing risk as aviation expands.
A note mentions cabaret dancers missing a lesson with a rivetter who dropped a hot belt inside his work pants waistband, implying a forthcoming or missed instructional session.
In justice to our domestic industries it must be said that home-grown sunburn cannot be distinguished from the imported variety.
Readers debate what counts as strenuous when a season’s tough task is simply sitting beneath a cooling fan and browsing marathon coverage. The quip highlights how expectations clash with a gentler pastime during a heat wave.
A playful note warns that despite dodging risky situations a person may still encounter ptomaine germs lurking in some places during summer. The remark emphasizes caution about food handling and health risks in warm weather.
Charles B. Dixon, a United States immigration inspector from San Diego, was shot and fatally wounded by Mexican federal soldiers in Juarez while on official business. American officials sought Dixon’s removal to El Paso hospital but were denied access. Secretary Bryan called the incident serious and promised action.
Four people die when a tree toppled by a strong wind halted the Copper Country Express southbound from Calumet to Chicago near Cataline two miles west of Pettibone. Victims include A Klinesmith and Frank J O Connor both of Green Bay, a ten year old Chicago boy, and a man believed to be a stowaway on the blind baggage. Express messenger Way is badly burned and may not survive. Passengers mainly slept in Pullmans with no injuries behind the baggage car.
Bath dispatch reports Frank Burnside of Oneonta flies in a biplane over Rochester. He reaches 12 950 feet, breaking Beachey’s 11 680 foot record set in Chicago two years earlier. Burnside stayed aloft for one hour forty six minutes over a six mile course.
Two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Johnson of 17 West Tenth Street and Mrs Emma Franklin of Erie Pennsylvania died at St Vincent's hospital from severe burns after a can of kerosene oil exploded.
A rapid blaze at a Binghamton clothing plant killed 65 people, with 26 bodies recovered and five identified. Forewoman Nellie Connor is believed among the dead, her ring and earrings found. About 125 workers were in the building when the fire started, many escaping or trapped on fire escapes as flames overwhelmed the structure. Fire raged and searchlights illuminated the ruins while police held back crowds.
Governor Ferris ordered two cavalry troops two artillery companies and all infantry to the Michigan copper region to quell a 15 000 miner strike. Deputies guarding Calumet Hecla property were attacked 300 strikers stripped their stars and fled as troops moved in.
Washington July 28 Col M M Mulhall former chief lobbyist for the National Association of Manufacturers broke down before the senate investigating committee seeking rest after two weeks on the stand. The hearings also touched on ex President Taft asMulhall recounted letters and revived questions about private interests aiding tariff legislation in 1909 and related political maneuvering.
Eight thousand shipyard workers in Kalamazoo vote to join a strike Monday. Brigadier General Abbey heads toward Lansing in response to a governor’s request. An explosion at Canadian Explosive plant in Belveil kills seven and injures many. In Topeka Judge John Marshall blocks extending gas mains into Oklahoma for winter supply. A debt dispute of fourteen million dollars pits Virginia against West Virginia. Oliver Peyton escapes by digging through his cell wall with improvised tools.
A major hurricane swept Italy during the night, hitting the Milan region and surrounding lake districts. The Italian nation felt the impact as damage was described as very serious across the affected areas.
Howard Elliott head of the Northern Pacific was appointed president of the New Haven Railroad to succeed Charles Mellen. He will be an awaiting president.
Washington July 26 The federal pardon board recommended parole for Julian Hawtherne who has served time in the Atlanta penitentiary for misuse of the funds in a stock scheme.
Guards surround the Greek legation as an eight thousand year old price less bust of a Greek child rests there. The Greek government has pursued it for years and now secures protection in the capital.
President Wilson nominates L. E. Pinkham of Hawaii to be governor of Hawaii in a July 25 announcement from Washington.
New York dated July 26 reports the indictment of Wall Street operator David Lamar on charges of impersonating a government officer to defraud. U S District Attorney Marshall announced the action.
Mutinous convicts at Sing Sing prison in Ossining New York started a planned fire attack to destroy prison property. The clothing manufacturing building was destroyed in the blaze.
New York July 28 Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson arrives from Mexico to confer with President Wilson about the Mexican situation. He opposes mediation plans and a tripartite commission, arguing the Monroe doctrine requires US action without foreign help. He says he will stand by his actions and expects to be retained in office.
Washington July 28 warning sent to all fourth class post masters. Post offices in states with limited hours of labor fixed for women must adhere to statutes as enforced by the department.
San Francisco July 28 F M Smith a multi millionaire head of the Smith corporations of two hundred million dollars has been thrown into bankruptcy court. A petition was filed in the U S district court.
John Mc Namara known as Australian Mac was found guilty of aiding a bank robbery in New Westminster. He received a nine year prison sentence for stealing an automobile in the incident.
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