Wreck on the Lehigh Valley Mail Train Near Auburn
Wreck of Train No. 286 on the Lehigh and New York branch near Auburn New York injures eleven. Three wounded taken to Auburn City Hospital. cause unknown. Smoker car and day coach derailed as the smoker smashed through Track Supervisor James Welsh’s office. Notable injured include Alvin Case W F E Wade Lena Dennis H W Moyer J I Cowell and T B McGreen.
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Lehigh and New York
Lehigh Valley Railway
Auburn
N. Y
Ithaca
Auburn City Hospital
James Welsh
Alvin Case
W. F E. Wade
Moravia
Lena Dennis
H. W. Moyer
J. I. Cowell
Weedsport
T. B. McGreen
Despondent Miss Dugan Ends Life With Acid
Miss Lottie Dugan 21 of Youngsville committed suicide at Milburn Private Hospital Corry Pa by swallowing carbolic acid Sunday morning. Employed as a domestic in several homes, she had been despondent recently. She arose about 10 oclock, drank the bottle, and died after prompt medical care. Coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by her own action.
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Lottie Dugan
Youngsville
Milburn
Corry
Ill Attica Man Ends Suffering by Hanging
Charles Burr, 42, of Attica New York, died by hanging at home early Monday amid tuberculosis. He moved from Toledo about a year ago and is survived by a widow and two children. Coroner M. E. Martin conducted the inquest and issued a death certificate. Burial will be at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Charles Burr
Attica
N. Y
Burr
Toledo
M. E. Martin
Forest Hill Cemetery
Addison Phillips dies by hanging in Albion jail after murder charge
Addison Phillips, an Oakfield farmer charged with fatally shooting his mother-in-law Mrs George Addison at West Parke, N Y, hanged himself in his Albion jail cell Friday morning. He had been shot while attempting escape after the crime and was thought to be out of danger, now confined next to Salvatore Iacrimona, held for a separate murder.
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Addison Phillips
Oakfield
N. Y
George Addison
West Parke
Albion
Phillips
Salvatore Iacrimona
Miss Higgins to Wed Parisan Emile Hove laque
Olean, New York, reports the engagement of Miss Josephine Higgins daughter of the late Governor Higgins to M Emile Hove laque of Paris. They met in Egypt two years ago and have been friends since. Miss Higgins has been touring Europe recently.
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Olean
N. Y
Josephine Higgins
Governor Higgins
M. Emile Hovelaque
Paris
Higgins
Egypt
Judge Sentences Patrick and Jones for Contempt in Jury Fraud
Otis D. Patrick former clerk of Gertland county New York and Stephen K. Jones his former deputy were sentenced by Justice George F. Iwon of the supreme court to six months in jail and fines of 250 each for contempt of court tied to fraudulent jury drawing in 1803. They say they will appeal.
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Otis D. Patrick
Gertland County
N. Y
Stephen K. Jones
George F. I.won
Supreme Court
Batavia Board of Trade Banquet Set for May 22
At a meeting the Batavia New York board of trade planned the annual banquet for May 22 at the Odd Fellows temple. Wallace Thayer of Buffalo has accepted an invitation to speak on commission government for municipalities.
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Board of Trade
Batavia
N. Y
Senate approves federal income tax proposal in New York
Albany reports the state senate passed a concurrent resolution with a 35 to 16 vote supporting an amendment to permit a federal income tax. Six Republicans joined 29 Democrats, while Loomis opposed with 15 Republicans. The measure moves to the assembly, where 76 votes are required for passage.
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Albany
State Senate
Wagner
Senate
Assembly
United States
Feivery
Emerson
Warren
Heacock
Herrimer
Hewitt
Cayage
Hinman
Broome
Travis
Kings
Wainwright
Westchester
Loomis
Erie
The cucumber as a digest of culture in food lore
The London Standard surveys cucumbers in literature and history from ancient Greeks to Dickens and Thackeray. It notes the cucumber’s dual reputation as both healthy garnish and sly symbol, and recalls Emperor Tiberius who used movable cucumber frames for year round growth.
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Thackeray
Dickens
Tiberius
London Standard
Lincoln resigns Pullman presidency due to ill health
Robert T. Lincoln quits as head of the Pullman Company effective May 1. John S. Runnels, the current vice president, will succeed him. Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, has led since George M. Pullman’s death in 1897 and has suffered prolonged ill health. He has been away from Chicago since Christmas.
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Chicago
Washington
Letters of Administration on Ida Anna Preston Estate
Legal notice announces the granting of Letters of Administration for the estate of Mrs. Ida Anna Preston late of Parkers Landing Armstrong county Pa. Creditors are asked to pay immediately and those with claims must present them authenticated for settlement to B M Palmer Parker's Landing Pa. April 6 1911.
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Ida Anna
Orine Preston
Parkers Landing
Armstrong County
B. M. Palmer
Parker’s Landing
County Superintendent Election Meeting Notice
Notice to meeting of directors at the Warren Court House Pennsylvania to choose a County Superintendent for three years. The gathering occurs 2 o'clock on the first Tuesday of May 1911 by viva voce vote and must report results to the State Superintendent in Harrisburg. Clyde S. Knapp signs as County Superintendent of Warren County.
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Court House
Warren
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Clyde S. Knapp
Warren County
Warren, Pa
Orphans Court Notices in Warren County Estate Cases
In Warren County Pennsylvania the Orphans Court schedules hearings for estate distributions. Auditor Co E Bordwell will review Will Fried mans estate May 4 1911 at 10 am and claims may be presented. Also final distribution of Mary L Magees estate to be heard May 15 1911 at 10 am with claims due to avoid disqualification.
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Orphans’ Court
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Will Friedman
Warren National Bank
Warren
Co. E. Bordwell
Mary L. Magee
Orphan's Court
Ec. T. A
Edward R. Allen
Alexander & Clark
Candidates Named for County Commissioner Race
The party authorized announcement of E. E. Thompson as a candidate for county commissioner in the Republican primaries and A. C. Mook as a candidate for county commissioner in the Republican primaries.
Republican primary slate for associate judge announced
John Siggins of Tidioute J W Hughes of Warren and George W Cogswell of Warren are named as candidates for associate judge in the coming Republican primaries.
Cured by One Dose Joke on Husband Habit
A wry exchange turns on a wife’s remark about breaking her husband of coming home late. She notes that when he returned late she happened to be away, implying sudden reform through absence. The quip reflects a sharp, humorous tone common in light newspaper humor.
Careless exchanges left victim without tool
A fragment notes a confrontation where a victim claims not to have a screwdriver. The terse language hints at a theft or assault scenario but lacks concrete details.
C K Bordwell Address Note In Warren
C K Bordwell listed at Room No 25 Warren National Bank Building Warren Pa in a brief address line noted for local directory or notice reference.
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Warren National
Fire Tongues and Volcano Flats Tale
In prehistoric days Fanny Fairy asks why the family has fiery tongues. Danny Dragon explains their kin lived in volcano flats where they were hot residents and formed a habit from the heat.
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Fanny Fairy
Danny Dragon
Volcano Flats
Allen and Wood Named for Register and Recorder Roles
We are authorized to announce E. R. Allen as a candidate for register and recorder. We are authorized to announce Frank A. Wood of Grand Valley as a candidate for Register and Recorder and Clerk of the Orphans' Court at the coming Republican primaries.
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E. E. Thompson
A. C. Mook
E. R. Allen
Register and Recorder
Frank A. Wood
Grand Valley
Orphans’ Court
County Treasurer Candidates Named in Republican Primary
The Mail announces Ernest D. Stewart of Conenango township as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to Republican voters decisions. It also names C. A. Love of Irvine as a candidate for County Treasurer subject to Republican voters decision.
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Ernest D. Stewart
Conenango Township
C. A. Love
Irvine
Suit Seeks 5000 Over Stiff Arm From Cart Crash
James J. Clayton of Bryn Mawr sues D. B. Martin & Co. of Philadelphia for 5000 claiming permanent stiffness of his arm after being thrown from a two wheel road cart on the Lancaster pike near Bryn Mawr last December when an automobile driven by John J. Sweeney collided with his team. He says his earning capacity is impaired.
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Norristown
James J. Clayton
Bryn Mawr
Montgomery County
D. B. Martin & Co
Philadelphia
Lancaster Pike
John J. Sweeney
Higgins Sweet Peas Offer Promises Choice Varieties
Edgar A. Higgins, Sweet Pea Specialist of Avoca New York, advertises a 25 cent postpaid package containing eight half ounce packets of named varieties plus extras Countess Spencer White Spencer Lavende Spencer Asta Ohn Queen of the Market and Double Popies with coin remittance preferred. Also notes bees can link feet in chains without tearing the upper bee.
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Spencer
Lavende Spencer
Asta Ohn
Edgar A. Hiichins
Avoca
N. Y
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heals for Many Ailments
An antique advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as unmatched for cuts, burns, bruises, sores, scalds, boils, ulcers, eczema, salt rheum, sore eyes, cold sores, chapped hands, sprains and piles. Priced at 25 cents at drug stores.
Pyramid of Cheops Compared to Modern Skyscrapers
The article compares the mass of the Pyramid of Cheops to modern towers noting its immense block dimensions 500 feet square base 230 feet high. It also reports fur prices rising with rabbit furs doubling in value and some furs up 500 percent in recent years.
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Nile Valley
Cheops
Berlin Eyes 1912 Conference on International Language
The government favors inviting world nations to a 1912 conference to discuss adopting a common international language to ease commerce and relations. If agreed, the language would be taught compulsory in all schools.
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Berlin
University Bequest Totaling 750 000 to California
In San Francisco on April 29 the will of Ernest V. Cowell filed in probate bequeaths the University of California three gifts totaling 750000 with the precise 4 dollar excess noted. The document outlines the University as recipient of the entire estate pending probate.
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San Francisco
Ernest V. Cowell
University of California
Canine Intervenes in Beach Banter at Atlantic City
A playful exchange on a beach in Atlantic City involves a dog reacting to insults. The animal barked and appeared to misinterpret a remark about a "little witch," suggesting the dog may have thought the speaker’s companion was a sandwich.
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Atlantic City
Baltimore American
Diving paraphernalia on the roadster humor
Dialogue shows Mr Roadster and Mr Foreknots debating diving gear for under a machine. Roadster explains its use if the vehicle breaks down, keeping a humorous tone of misused terms and wordplay.
Enigmatic exchange sparks tense threat in overheard tease
A heated, comic exchange between Count Hickoff and Pretty Heiress escalates with a threat of self-harm as the heiress mocks the count. The dialogue references a father’s garage, painting, and scaffolds, hinting at a domestic or social confrontation.
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Count Hickoff
Father
Alpenzug Festival Returns to Interlaken After Five Years
Interlaken revives its Alpenzug spring festival with M1 the cattle procession and herdsmen moving from low meadows past a harsh winter to Alpine summer quarters. The term Alps here refers to high mountain meadows, not peaks.
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Interlaken
Alpen
Advertising in the Mail Yields Results
An advertising note urges entrepreneurs to place notices in the Mail to reach a broad audience. The short message promises tangible results for local businesses seeking exposure and customer response.
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Corry, Pa
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R. T. Lincoln
Presi
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Pullman Company
John Siggins
Tidioute
J. W.hughes
George W. Cogswell
W. M. Vollentine
C.K. Bordwell
Attorney At Law
Bank Building
Charming Sweet Peas
University E
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
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DU Pont Powder Company
C. W. Stone
Govenor
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