Gypsies a Nuisance Across Europe Says Report
A European view describes Hungarian gypsies as roaming families of 25 to 50 plus, traveling from south to north and from west to east. They are said to rely on fortune telling, begging and theft, with the thief known as highly skilled. Authorities in Austro Hungary considered confinement plans but failed to implement them.
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Europe
Hengary
Hungary
Minnésota
Manitoni
North
Dakota
Montoni
Wastington
Orgon
St-Payar
Crown of Wales at old St Paul’s in New York lore
An English visitor asks about the crown atop the pulpit at St Paul’s Church at Broad and Vesey in Manhattan. The janitor explains it is a pine crown used to mark royalty, a remnant from the Revolutionary era when English symbols were torn down. The piece notes how the crown-marked canopy and royal marks persist in stores and posters as a symbol of that turbulent period.
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England
Dématratie
América
Old St. Paul's Church
Broadway and
Veséy
New York
Wales
Géeorgé Tert
Sivds
St. Piul's
Paul
Women Wage Earners in France vs United States
The article contrasts American women as independent workers with France where about 5.38 million of 12.01 million women over 20 work. It notes 17 percent of American women over 20 are wage earners, compares French figures, and lists job categories and counts from a French study, including teachers, seamstresses, nurses, and farm laborers.
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Jods
France
Busiesa Honsea
Loyal Little American Proclaims Love of Home and Country
A teacher recalls a ten year old passenger on a steamer home from Europe who, nearing New York, lights up with exclamations of home. He lives in St Paul Minn and says America is the best country in the world after spending over six months in Europe including school in Sweden.
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New York
St. Paul
Minn
America
Columbus
Europe
Sweden
Incident of Modern French Duel in Calais
A Paris pair planned a duel in Calais to display bravery with minor wounds and coffee money. One duelist intended to die by his own hand, causing the other to faint and be carried away. After failing to provoke his opponent, the self-destructive duelist drowned himself.
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Paris
Calais
First English Word Sent by German American Girl
A Chicago Chronicle item notes a German American girl in town spoke her first English word after her mother suggested German at home to teach language through play. While sewing, the machine failed, the girl’s frustration produced an English outburst, surprising the mother and astonishing observers.
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Chicago Chronicle
Mamma
Matingia
Invention by a Woman Creates Practical Wounded Carrier
The device called the New York cruiser saddle chair, designed by Mrs. Chadwick wife of a captain from the Santiago battle, weighs 34½ pounds and supports the heaviest person. It is a hammock chair with shoulder and waist straps, adjustable to balance height, and the hospital corps calls it the best and simplest yet used. It is intended for war use but proves useful in hospitals and families, and is manufactured by women.
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Chadwick
New York
Santiago
Hospital’ Corps
United States Army
Popularity of Washington name across towns and pensions
The piece notes 44 towns named Washington besides the national capital, plus many counties. It cites post office rules limiting duplicate names per state, and a surge of pension applications by attorneys for colored Civil War veterans. A single company shows 1 George Washington entry among filings.
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Washington
National Capital
Post Office Department
Pension Bureau
George Washingtoed
George Washtons
Louis: Globe-Democrat
How Wear We Have Not Been Accustomed to Sending
The notice urges debtors to pay overdue subscriptions through January 1901. It warns arrears exist and that the collection department will call on New Year’s, THE WORLD, to collect balances. The tone is firm and practical for a newspaper circulation.
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Cole
Supreme Court Jokes Stir Dignified Bench Banter
A humorous anecdote from Windsor Castle recalls Justice Brewer and Justice Brown trading witty jibes about their names and a noted misattribution in a prior decision. The King’s Lisner and Windsor clockmaker earn mention, highlighting court and royal service lore.
Pucki’s Sharp Quip Sparks Clashed Banter On Pitching
In a terse exchange, Pucki taunts Rhei Chicdweed mocking a rival’s stance as ‘underhanded’ while urging direct confrontation. The remark hints at a tense sports or player feud and suggests escalating rivalry.
Painter Requests Face Painting with Patient Welcomes
A brief, informal exchange from Yonkers State Office features Mr Dauber asking to paint a face while Patrice suggests more coverage. The fragmentary dialogue hints at a civic or official setting and raises questions about permission and appropriateness in public events.
U.S. Patent Cure Ads Mix for Poultry and People
A dense, chaotic old catalog of patent medicines and tonics promises cures for catarrh illness, kidney troubles, poultry diseases, and digestive ills. Brand names appear with testimonial tones and instructions, touting rapid relief and health boosts for humans and livestock alike.
Remarkable Hand Draw Poker Club Story
Baltimore Run reports a sitting nut draw poker among five known clubmen at a member’s home. Two new packs were used before the dealer, a second pack opened, and a winning sequence produced full houses for all. The railroad man won with sevens and deuces versus eights and treys, and each participant had a framed hand card as a souvenir.
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Baltimore
Ree
Pity Beauty Pity Beauty
The most beautiful thing in the world is a baby, dimples and joy, yet a mother’s neglect leaves hollows and fear. A hungry infant, starved for fat, struggles without proper nourishment. Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is recommended as the fat she can take to save her.
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Scott
Misunderstanding in A and A Column Sparks Banter
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a quarrel over who counts as an imperialist or Scroggins relation, reflecting a witty exchange between Miss Black and others. The lines imply social sniping and wordplay rather than a clear news event.
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van Poly
Nending Duac Frayoto
Luniel
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H.althaus
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Onleuyer
L. Auhtey J. J. Symington
Aed Surghon
Queen's University
Gaundy
Peailone
Prealy Tevin Ehiren
Auhley, Dowa
L. Phelan
Sulguon
Olici
Jaco & Junkehaan
Ackley
Towa
J. A. Jonas
D.D
Narkiwestarn University
Unicuye
Utuals Offecover Cnook & Muelko Uwurkesy Shop
Aukiy
Lowi
Be, M, Brewiman
Sigecon
Apatite
Pontottlee
Ai Ut
Jawie
Dubuque
Eginnot
Sateen
Dubuque Paulting Co
Subuque, Iowa
E.C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
John Nix
Castoria
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TNS
Ad ‘Bigaatare of
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Tnt
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St. Pants
Het York
Loyal Little American
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Ria Breluca
Prip
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Joe Mitchell Chapple
National
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Lisner
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Rhei
Pucki
J.all
Cheney & Cu
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Polerind
Keauwa
Cheney
Drm
Wort & ‘Praux
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Raven's Poultry
Wilekon Vlinlers
Etisence
Pang Tienstuin
Webley
Loch Higgine
Sby
Whebe Cherney
Petar
Connie Doichy Dlothain
Hagenstein
Dewsti
Juha M. Nix
Jy Nix
Memeri
Akio
Dewitt
Donna M
Nix
Dodge
J.M. Nix
She. Dodge Remedy Company
Mink
Dodge Remedy
Davenport
Iowa
Atulocrat
Billson
Perk
Scroggins Jane Scroggins
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Miss Black
Archiv
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F.B
Tea Dorgan Colla
Jolla
Cal
Syig Riowey
Prin Prearr
Monaeus
Tabi Pacifes
Revel
Quinny
Willan
Hood
Gite Malls
Aithin
Minnesota
D. Rogers
Loginat Street
Dus Moines
Oy Chas
K St
Pual
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