Perilous Fires At Gotham
New York on February 28 reports two deadly fires in separate city sections. One tenement at 43 East First Street injured dozens and trapped residents on crowded fire escapes. Calegro Barbarette and daughter Lena, 19, in critical condition. The second blaze at 247 East Fortieth Street required 40 people to be removed by police and fire crews.
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New York
East First Street
Calegro Barbarette
Lena
East One Hundred and
Fortieth Street
Fire scenes in Boyne City spark incendiary suspicions
Indications of incendiarism swirl around a $75,000 Boyne City fire. Chief Yiek is leading a rigid investigation after flames first erupted along a stream spanning the Leo Edelstein store and reignited under the counters.
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Boyne City
Mich
Yiek
Liek
Leo Edelstein
Edelstein
Portuguese Service Remembers King Carlos and Prince Luiz
In Memory of King Carlos. Boston February 28 mourners fill the Portuguese church of St. John the Baptist for services in memory of the late King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz of Portugal.
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Carlos
Boston
New England
King Carlos
Prince Luiz
Portugal
St. John the Baptist
Thieves Rob Desoto Post Office in DuQuoin
Desoto post office was robbed after burglars pried off the front doors. They took stamps, registered mail, and other supplies valued at 450 dollars before escaping.
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DuQuoin
Desoto
Doctor Starr Dies at Centenarian in Grand Rapids
The remains of Dr. William M. Starr a Washington physician who died in that city at age one hundred were buried in Algoma township Grand Rapids Mich Feb 28 He was a veteran of three wars In his final years he sought his sister Mrs Hannah Hull of Kent county whom he had been separated from for over fifty four years He located her a few weeks ago Stz has nearly reached the century mark herself
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Grand Rapids
Mich
William M. Starr
Washington
Algoma Township
Hannah Hull
Kent County
Stz
Remains of Tim Bludsee hero of ferry Warsaw fire
The body of John Jones known as the Tim Bludsee of the upper Mississippi was laid to rest at Dakota Minnesota. Jones piloted the Warsaw ferry and held its nozzle against the bank during a fire to save passengers before escaping through the flames.
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Dakota, Minn
John Jones
Tim Bludsee
Upper
Mississippi River
Jones
John Hay
Warsaw
Cloud of Crows Over East Columbus Stirs Residents
In East Columbus Indiana residents watched darkness fall as a vast flock of crows passed overhead bound north. Estimates of the flock ranged from about a thousand to many thousands, creating alarm and curiosity among onlookers.
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Columbus
Ind
Supreme Court invalidates St. Louis Court of General Sessions
Missouri supreme court rules the 1907 law creating the St. Louis Court of General Sessions unconstitutional. The decision follows a school board suit against the city and affects over 700 cases tried there, with criminals previously tried in the court potentially freed.
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St. Louis
Jefferson City
Supreme Court
Court of General Sessions
Restaurant owner Leo Flynn dies while frying sandwich
Evansville Indiana February 11 Leo Flynn owner of a restaurant who recently came from Dayton Ohio collapsed and died while frying a hamburger sandwich in his kitchen.
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Evansville
Ind
Leo Flynn
Dayton
Local News and Band Concert Notes March 6th
Local notices cover farm loans Band concert plans and arrivals from Keota Oskaloosa and West Chester. Several residents travel for business or visits as the Washington band rehearses for March 6 with local soloists and a male quartet.
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Morrison
Chas. Keiser
Keota
Ella Anderson
Havre
Lillian Crone
New Edison Records on Sale in Washington Iowa
T H Chilcote announces March Edison records including seven by Harry Lauder. Customers may hear them by visiting 117 N Iowa Ave Washington IA or call 605 for mail-order service.
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Harry Lauder
T. H. Chilcote
Iowa Ave
Washington
Iowa
Bucklen Arnica Salve Praised by Carpenter
E S Lopez of Manilla New York says the salve saved him suffering and dollars after many severe cuts. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles and is sold for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
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E. S. Lopez
Manilla
N. Y
Stewart's Pharmacy
Auction Notice For Percheron Stallion Valais
The D. Jackson Draft Horse Company will auction the black stallion Valais at Star Livery Barn during the next horse sale on Monday March 2 1908. Sale to highest bidder for cash with no credit.
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D. Jackson Draft Horse Company
Valais
Star
Child's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. John Englehardt of Gera Michigan recalls her two year old daughter suffering from a severe cold and croup. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving the child after repeated dosing every ten minutes and notes another child cured in the same way. Sold by Cook Sherman.
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John Englehardt
Gera
Mich
Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
LAXATIVE cure claims on cold remedy tablets
An advertising blurb promotes LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets as a one day cure for colds. It notes a money back guarantee if it fails and states E. GEOVE has signed each box.
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E. Geove
Frey Studio Promotes Quality Over Quantity Motto
Frey’s Studio emphasizes quality over quantity as its guiding motto for work and client service in the creative space.
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Frey
New Continental in Cand Escent Kerosene Lamp
Advertisement claims the New Continental Cand Escent Kerosene Lamp provides 100 candle power for six hours at one cent and is brighter and cleaner than gas or electricity. Light can be seen at J G Hise residence, 87-lm, any time.
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J. G. Hise
Dr King's New Discovery Praised by Grimesland Man
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after a severe cough and lung illness. He recovered after taking a dozen bottles and calls it supreme for coughs colds and preventing pneumonia. Available at Stewart s Pharmacy 50c and 1.00 with trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
George Moore
Grimesland
N. C
Stewart's
Box Supper at Greenfield School North East of Washington
A box supper is planned at Greenfield school on Tuesday March 3 1908. Edna Dempsey the teacher invites everyone to attend. The location is 124 miles northeast of Washington.
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Greenfield School
Washington
Edna Dempsey
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Aids Rheumatic Sufferers
The quick relief from pain by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm makes it popular with rheumatic, sciatic, lame back, lumbago, and deep seated muscular pains. For sale by Cook & Sherman.
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Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
Knights Urged to Attend Second Rank Work
Notice from K of P states work in the second rank will occur Monday evening March 2. All Knights are urged to be present to assist in this work. Signed J OC Ford, C C.
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J. OC. Ford
C. C
J D Hawkins Donates Theater Picture Machine to Band Concert
J D Hawkins manager of the Star theater donates his services and his picture machine to the band boys for their concert on March 6. The contribution is said to add greatly to an already excellent program.
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J.D. Hawkins
Star Theater
Band Boys
Kellogg Haines Singing Party at Lemmon's Pharmacy
Reserve your seats for the Kellogg Haines singing event at Lemmon's Pharmacy. Quick seating information and event details follow.
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Kellogg- Haines
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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Dave Teuscher
Keola
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Glen
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Madrid
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Biggsville
Lil
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Mr. Dayton
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
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Washington County
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W. H. Johnson
Brighton Enterprise
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