Pistol of Assassin Foiled Against Shah of Persia in Paris
An attempted assassination of Shah Muzaffer ad-Din in Paris failed as his grand vizier seized the pistol from the would-be killer and police restrained the assailant. The incident occurred near the royal carriage as the shah prepared for a Seine voyage. The assailant, possibly Italian, remained unnamed and silent. Authorities pursue accomplices while the shah continued his schedule with composure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Persia
Muzaffer ad-Din
Shah
Seine
Versailles
Ile
Italy
Bresci Maintains Excited Demeanor After Regicide
Rome reports Anton Bresci, the regicide, remains agitated and must be dressed by force. He told a warden that the czar will be next. Bresci has been moved from Monza to Milan amid police evidence of collusion and multiple arrests. His brother the shoe dealer, another relative Marozza, and several anarchists were seized at Triate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bresci
Monza
Milan
Biresci
Marozza
Trato
Anarchists Hold Paterson Meeting Over Italian Situation
Several hundred anarchists gathered at Bartholdi hall Paterson New Jersey to discuss Italy’s state. Pasqualle Frank presided denouncing press misrepresentation while Spaniard leader Pedece Esteve argued Bresci acted alone. Threats to local citizens prompted police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bartholdi
Paterson
N. J
Italy
Pasqualle Frank
Pedece Esteve
Ife
Bresci
Esteve
Pedro Moresci
Francis Widmer
A. Aimore
Spresci
Charles H. Petrie
Petrie
Iron Girder Fall Injures Dozens At Walker Street Site
In New York on August 2 a crane mishap at a Broadway Walker street construction site caused five heavy iron girders to plunge through 11 floors to the basement and overwhelm workers. Alfred F. Norton, foreman, was arrested on criminal negligence charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Walker Streets
M. Goldberg & Co
Walker Street
Walker
Alfred F. Norton
Feed Crib For Calves Plan Shown For Pens
The New York Tribune describes a calf feeding and watering crib using two side pen slits for the calves to put their heads through. A front box holds a pail on one end and grain or hay on the other, with divisions for multiple stalls or calves. The design allows constant access to water and feeds while calves are tied or unled, aiding young stock care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. Tribune
What’s in a name according to Booker T. Washington
The Chicago Times-Herald cites Booker T. Washington saying Omaha negro youths must enter skilled trades. He notes old laborers like whitewashers shifted to roles such as interior decorators as markets change. A quip compares a presidential candidate receiving a nomination to a proposal a girl has awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Booker T. Washington
Chicago Times-Herald
Omaha
Washington
George
Indianapolis Journal
Allen's Foot-Ease Ad and Humorous Parrot Quote
An advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease tight shoes and cure foot ailments, noting 25 cents and availability at druggists. A Baltimore American quip about Biggs and a parrot rental adds light humor on heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen’s
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Biggs
Miggs
Baltimore American
Pleasant Ways For Summer Days
The Grand Trunk Railway issues a Summer Tourist Folder titled Pleasant Ways For Summer Days. Copies and related materials are available by application to J. H. Burgis City Passenger and Ticket Agent at 249 Clark St corner Jackson Boulevard Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk Railwaystem
J. H. Burgis
Clark St
Jackson Boulevar
Chicago
Milking by Machinery Promises Dairy Boost
The National Rural notes the milk output decline due to scarce farm help and smaller milking crews. It cites the demand for practical milking machines and urges dairy engineers to pursue workable designs, expecting future machines to meet required standards and aid the industry.
Chill Remedy Ad and Quotation from Norwich Believer
An 1900 Norwich notice touts Yucatan Chill Tonic improved with a 50 cent price and claims of a quick relief. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Thos Robbins of Maple Street, and mentions Max O Re ll’s Paris joke about time flying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bou
Yucatan
Thos. Robbins
Maple Street
Norwich, N. Y
Color of the Skin Affects Dairy Cow Valuation
The article argues that skin color in Jerseys does not indicate high butter fat in milk and that yellow skin offers no real breed advantage. It notes perceptions favor yellow skin and buyers pay more for yellow-toned cattle, suggesting breeding for color only when it does not sacrifice other traits.
Like the Deadly Under-Current Disease From Weak Mucous Membrane
A fragment warns that a hidden current weakens the mucous membrane across the body and allows disease to take hold in any organ such as the lungs head throat stomach or bowels. The excerpt attributes all illnesses to a single cause.
Peruna Promoted as Cure for Winter Catarrh Ills
An advertisement extols Pe-ru-na as the sole true cure for winter catarrh and related illnesses. It argues the delicate pink membrane lining is weakened in cold weather, making the body prone to pneumonia grips and fevers. The copy warns against other diagnoses and urges Pe-ru-na as the only remedy reaching the right place to cure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Atchison Globe
Hall
Chicago Daily News
Pinkham’s
Security
Carter
Ziowatur
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
St. Edward’s Hall
A. Morrissey
C. 5S. C
Gocents
Sastes
Muzaffer-Ed-Din
Shah of Persia
French Republic
Amos
Anton Bresci
New Jersey
Labor Saver
Max O’rell
Max i
Peadtpe
Samuel Pitcher
Salis
Atise
Ato Mentihs
Bears
Castoria
Interior School
Musselman
Gem City Business College
Quincy
IIL
Norfett
J, Moffett
ST. Louis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!