Harriman Hails Return to America and Health Improves
Edward H. Harriman said his health improved after sailing from Cherbourg and he would be glad to see American soil again. Harriman, a multi millionaire, returned from Europe ill and fatigued and was taken to his Arden New York home.
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Edward H. Harriman
United States
Cherbourg
America
Willard Jones
Springfield
Franklin, Ill
London
Ambassador Reid
Taft
Albert Newhouse
Bloomington
New York
Edward M. Dunne
Peoria
Chicago
Mgr. Falconio
Curtiss Sets 615 Mile Course Mark At Rheims
Glenn H Curtiss the American representative at Rheims aviation contests set a new course record with 615 miles in eight minutes 35 seconds. Other items note ambush shootings in Meadville Miss and troops deployed, a Winnipeg meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science with Sir J J Thomson, and the Louisville advertising clubs convention opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Curtiss
Rheims
France
Ernest Newman
E. H. Newman
Meadville
Miss
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Winnipeg
Man
J. J. Thomson
Louis Fayette
Montreal
League of American Municipalities
Silas Cook
East St. Louis
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Louisville
Philippine Islands
Wyman
Sarah Nagler
New York
William Smith
South Carolina
Lowellville
United States Treasury
Treasury
St. Louis
San Francisco
Honolulu
Amoy
India
New Orleans
Isthmian Cannal Commission
Port Johnson Towing Company
New Jersey
Williamsburg
Kan
First National Bank
Tipton
Ind
Beeler Manufacturing Company
Monterey
Mexico
Port Arthur veteran seeks work in United States
Col. Rudolph Jasenski, wounded hero who defended Port Arthur for Russia, has quit Russia and seeks day labor work in the United States. Five killed and 40 injured as strikers aided by women clash with troopers at Pressed Steel Car plant in Schuylkill, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Jasenski
Port Arthur
Russia
United States
Pressed Steel Car Company
Schoenville
Marian Bleakley
St. Louis
Topeka
Kan
Stella Barclay
Barclay
John Gentry
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Decatur
Ill
Stephano Bardogo
Jersey City
Senator
Detroit
Norman B. Ream
St. Mary's River
Sault Ste. Marie
Hilda
Sigma Peterson
Louis Wendell
St. Croix River
Hudson, Wis
Missouri River Rate Case Blocks Interstate Commerce Commission
The U S circuit court permanently enjoined the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing a seaboard to Missouri river through rate in the Missouri river rate case. Judges Grosscup and Kohlsaat say the commission lacks power to set through rates, leaving rate making with railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Parkersburg
Mississippi River
United States Circuit Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Grosscup
Kohlsaat
Baker
Supreme Court of the United States
Commission
Transportation
Missouri River
Denver
St. Louis
Atlantic Seaboard
Seaboard
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minnesota
Detroit
Kohlsaar
Congress
Boats collide near Montevideo sinking Colombia
In heavy rain the Argentine excursion steamer Colombia collided with the North German Lloyd Schlesien at Montevideo harbor. The Colombia sank almost immediately as 150 to 200 people were killed or drowned. About 70 survivors were brought ashore. most victims were women and children. The Colombia carried about 200 passengers and 48 crew members en route to a festival in Montevideo from Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Colombia
Bremen
Buenos Ayres
Monroe gunman wounds 29 people then is killed
William S Wade a black man went on a street rampage in Monroe Louisiana firing at whites and others with a double barreled shotgun. He died from a final shot in the heart after being cut down and his body was burned on a pole. The incident left 29 injured including three black men.
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Cartersville
Walter Wellman
North Pole
George L. Marion
Wilkesbarre
Pensylvania
Fred Swain
Illinois River
Averyville
Taft
Mexico
Indianapolis Speedway
Strang
Zengel
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Chicago
Santiago
Chile
George Tate
Gettysburg
Virginia Paul
W. Brooke Lessig
Philadelphia
Daniel Hayes
Addie
Ola Porcher
Brunswick
United States
Detroit
Porte
Ferdinand
Mukden
China
Japan
Antung-Mukden
Great Northern
Minnesota
Seattle
New York City
Argyle Lett
Durwood Dentwood
Henderson
Lett
National Association of Postmasters
Toledo
Wichita
Kan
Jean Gaston Darboux
Academy of Sciences
Paris
France
New York
Monroe
William S. Wade
Wade
Explosion Wrecks Hotel in Elmira N Y
An explosion of unknown origin wrecked the Olymp ic hotel in Elmira New York and killed Mrs. E W Raby who slept in an adjoining frame building. The blast tore a 12 by 20 inch hole through her ceiling and threw her from bed. She died of heart trouble amid a non occupied hotel. The fire caused by the blast burned the building and the monetary loss was small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira
N. Y
Olympic
E. W. Raby
Food Experts Gather for Thirteenth State Dairy Meeting
Denver hosts the opening session of the thirteenth annual convention of state and national food and dairy departments on August 24 with delegates from most states. Gov. Shaffroth and Mayor Speer welcome the attendees as A C Bird and J Q Emery respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Association of State and National Food and Dairy Departments
J. Q. Emery
Madison
Wis
Shaffroth
Speer
Hugh L. Taylor
Colorado State Board of Health
A. C. Bird
Dairy and
Michigan
Emery
R. E. Doolittle
New York
A. P. Sy
Buffalo
A. E
Bureau of Chemistry
United States Department of Agriculture
State Food Department
Harvey W. Wiley
Wiley
Roosevelts in Maine A 21‑child farm saga near Canaan
In Canaan Maine Charles L Dickie and wife Effie Estes run a 100 acre farm described as rough and infertile yet yielding a remarkable brood. The couple has 21 children all born in the same old house, with Effie now 42 having endured yearly motherhood for 28 years except seven.
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Canaan
Charles L. Dickie
Cleveland
Dickie
Roosevelt
America
Effie Etta Estes
Harriman Returns from Europe to New York City
Mr. Harriman landed today after crossing from Europe as Kaiser Wilhelm II approached New York. The public shows of appreciation for his personality and achievements have been notable for a private citizen. He proceeded to his Arden home for rest after a brief Erie station reception.
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New York City
New York
Mr. Harriman
Harriman
Erie
Arden
Ancient Dental Work Exhibited at Berlin Congress
A 3,000 year old jaw from an Etruscan tomb was displayed at the Berlin International Dental Congress. The jaw features a calf tooth secured by gold fittings, underscoring ancient dental craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Believe Islands Swallowed Up
Dispatches from Acapulco report residents of the port believe Clipperton islands vanished beneath the sea after the recent earthquake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Mexico
Acapulco
Clipperton Islands
Keystone State Jets and State Payments Update
The piece notes most school districts have been paid with about 1 800 warrants totaling 3 to 4 million dollars and only 700 to 800 districts unpaid. It covers the Pennsylvania Railroad policing passes rule and two supervisor violations. Also mentions Health Department monthly bulletin service debut with articles on the common housefly post and sanitary manure pit construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Department of Health
State Game Commission Praises Wildlife Recovery
The state game commission reports rapid increases in game animals and birds across the state. Chief Protector Kalbfus notes wild song birds rise faster than expected, attributing much of the gain to protection laws and the bounty act curbing noxious animal and bird killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Game Commission
Kalbfus
Klabius
Pennsylvania Dominates U S Coke Output for Decades
Pennsylvania has supplied over half of the nation s coke since the industry began. The U S Geological Survey shows Pennsylvania produced 65.02 percent of total U S coke in 1907 and 59.58 percent in 1908, underscoring its supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
United States
United States Geological Survey
Federal State Team Up To Purify Philadelphia Milk
Federal authorities and the state livestock sanitary board are conducting a milk purification drive. In Embreeville district six herds were condemned and slaughtered, with 73 herds and 930 cows examined across three districts, 176 cows slaughtered. The program aims to inspect every herd in the state until disease is stamped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Philadelphia
Embreeville
Belt Line Plan Advances for Pittsburgh Railways
The Pittsburg McKeesport and Westmoreland Street Railways Co. holds 2 million dollars and awaits minor rights of way to launch a belt line. The route would connect Irwin, McKeesport, Monongahela valley towns to Monessen and West Newton. A $30,000 bridge contract spans Pennsylvania railroad tracks, two streets and a creek at Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irwin
Tuberculosis Exhibit Tours Several Pennsylvania Cities
The state health department exhibit on tuberculosis has visited Bloomsburg Berwick Danville Sunbury Milton Meadville Shamokin Erie Corry Oil City and Titusville. Each city hosts a three night program with lectures by the department and lantern slides including views of Mont Alto sanatorium. Attendance at dispensaries has risen in each location, indicating growing public interest and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Department
Mont Alto
Bloomsburg
Berwick
Danville
Sunbury
Milton
Meadville
Shamokin
Erie
Corry
Oil City
Titusville
Westinghouse Electric Factory Goes To Full Time
The entire force of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co at East Pittsburg is placed on full time affecting several thousand employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co
East Pittsburg
Knights of Pythias to Levy Per Capita Tax for Widows Home
The state convention at Wilkesbarre votes a five cent per capita tax to raise funds for a home for widows and orphans of deceased members. A resolution allows admission of applicants upon payment of a nominal assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Knights of Pythias
Houseowners' Painting Outfit No 49 advertised
National Lead Company offers a free complete painting guide including color schemes, exterior and interior specifications, and a paint adulteration detector. Request by writing to National Lead Company 1902 Trinity Building New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Lead Company
Trinity
New York City
Burglar Alarm Sparks Domestic Scene In Comedy
A burglary warning prompts a tense exchange as a wife begs her husband to avoid breaking valuable globes during the moment. The scene centers on domestic concern and the threat of intrusion.
Proven By Time No Fear of Any Further Trouble
David Price of Corydon Iowa reports severe kidney illness left him nearly unable to walk. After a week on Dean's Kidney Pills his health returned, enabling him to walk without a cane. Seven years later he remains well. Sold by all dealers 50c a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Price
Corydon
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Rustic New Jersey J P Marries Couples on Installments
A local J P advertised he would wed couples at any time for five dollars with the rest paid weekly in installments of one dollar. Shortly after the ad appeared, a couple in an automobile woke him at midnight and he honored the plan, marrying them under the installment agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
J. P
Rising interest in TB exhibitions nationwide
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis reports nearly 3,000,000 people attended tuberculosis exhibitions in the year ending August 31. Besides three traveling exhibits there are 28 others nationwide, up from just three displays four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Study and Prevention
National Association
United States
Mother-in-Law Again in Illustrations
Cartoon frame caption shows a husband asking why the wife sneers at his return and she replies she fears what has happened to her mother. The strip, from I Illustrated Bits, captures a domestic joke about family worry.
Three Reasons Boys Benefit From Grape Nuts
A Boston mother extols Grape Nuts as feeding three sons Rob Jack and Dick ages 6 4 and 2 with strong health gains. She notes a neighbor's infant improved after Grape Nuts with cream and urges mothers to offer the cereal instead of candy for better health and activity. She cites The Road to Wellville and says many letters claim similar results.
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Boston
Rob
Jack
Pkys
Wellville
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