Longtime Santa Barbara lighthouse keeper dies after decades of service
The Santa Barbara lighthouse keeper Mrs. DuttA W Williams served nearly four decades, notably succeeding her husband after his death. The article recalls her rare absences, the keeper’s duties, and the lighthouse’s rockwork and locking mechanism, alongside a broad, dense district description and historical notes.
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Reed & Clarke
Santa Barbara
Sate Barbara
Hrinklin Pierce
Albert J. Williams
Heighthouse
Sante Barbary
Life as I Live It Led to a Public Shock
River city reporter John Darrell covers a sensational tale tied to Laura Kennedy a wealthy socialite whose outspoken friendship with him triggers a cascade of revelations. The Kennedy family faces accusations that threaten their status as children and mother suffer poverty and alleged mistreatment, prompting a dramatic confrontation and a moral reckoning.
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Laura Kennedy
John Derrell
River
Miss Kennedy
Tie
Kennedy Mansion
Lachine
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Darrell
Laur Kennedy
Qie
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Miss Melledy
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Lab
Beeise
Tani
Cnet
Treette Ronda
Wiltle Darrell
Dsaale
Whe Lewlerarye
Chen Bark
Chee
Chey
Wer Roan
Wonders of the New Thought in Ghiewse Tribune
A fragment from the Ghiewse Tribune describes an exchange about hidden forces and vibrations. The text hints at perceptions of healing rays and their alignment with a claimed audience or topic, though the wording is fragmented and difficult to parse.
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Evem Hyo Bey
Ghiewse Tribune
Carelessness in Coal Pricing Sparks Profit Suspicions
Fragmentary exchange shows Ponty debating a minor coal price move to test loyal members of the combine. The talk hints at exposing overlooked profit opportunities and the risk of triggering distrust among partners.
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Combine
Paper Spools Promise Benchmark Over Wooden Ones
A New York and Wilmmantle based paper spool breakthrough by the American Thread company claims to outperform wooden spools. It uses dry pressed pulp and hydraulic forming to create a smooth, moisture free surface. Though heavier, it halves manufacturing costs and reduces freight despite similar weight to wooden spools.
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Wilmmantle
Connselter
New York Son
Amerion Thread Company
Conver
Yhread Company
Elas
Street Cleaning by Water Washing Revolutionizes Sanitation
New York Street Commissioner John M Woodbury introduced a washing plan that uses hydrant pressure to spray streets, replacing old sweeping. The method aims to dust suppression and bacteriologic cleanliness, showing fewer bacteria after washing and aligning with public health goals in the city.
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Joh M. Woodbury
New York
Inda
Aiagi
Fifth Avenue
Fragmented 19th century census style figures about African Americans
A garbled February issue excerpt lists sweeping percentages and counts of African American workers across occupations in the United States. It cites numbers for engineers teachers musicians and other roles, claiming high shares of ownership and literacy declines, then remarks the statistics appear simplistic yet hopeful.
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United States
The Sugar Industry and Tariff Debate
The article critiques recurring sugar industry claims of ruin from tariff cuts. It cites past and present threats to beet and cane sugar, noting U.S. production rose despite warnings. It mentions Cuban imports and projected Philippine duties under Dingley rates, arguing progress contrasts with doom-mongering.
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Tostow
Philippines
Arros
Michigan Sugar Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Sugar Industy
Lavy Office Fifty Years Ago Revealed in Chambers Street
New York Sun recalls a decaying Chambers Street law office once a hub for judges and long time tenants. An old partner recalls office life with typewriters, coal stoves, and a staircase leading to a cramped main room as modern upgrades never arrived. The survivor of a bygone era persists, awaiting inevitable move.
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New York Sun
Chambers Street
Sime
Tiekens
Stiealla Hin
Fim
Courst
Ploens
Ehaire
Léngland
Fragmentary note on Admiral and Mussina confusion
Fragmentary text discusses Renewy Admiral and Bort Arthur with a question about who to start. It mentions Mussina Admiral and a line about plenty of 's wither, indicating incomplete names and unclear context.
Reign of the Dinosaurs and Theories of Extinction
The article surveys late dinosaur life and rival extinction theories. It discusses colossal herbivores with elongated snouts and tusklike features, their social groups, and competition with carnivores and other herbivores. It notes routes of plausible causes including predator pressures and new mammals preying on eggs and hatchlings.
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Tony
England
Germany
South America
India
Existencs
Uiis
Ainesavur
Uuin
Cope
Who and Why Prize Winner Declares Hetty Green Favor
The New York World asked for profiles of who readers would rather be and why. Winner says Hetty Green, the richest woman, to open doors with golden keys, ease hearts, and help others. He imagines giving theater box seats, rides for the weary, and a summer home for those who cannot hear the city’s heat.
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New York World
Wals
Hetty Green
No Scandal in Louisville Courier Journal Item
A garbled note reports Mellub-Hiroll making money recently and describes a chaotic scene last night involving a wine supper and various characters. The text is fragmented with misheard names and stray dialogue, including mentions of a stenographer, a hat, and a poem debate, ending with a line about iron discovery in Virginia.
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Louisville Courier
Journal
ARS
Mellub
Hiroll
Malehib
Marla
Jirol
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