German Officer Kills Sergeant in Alsace Controversy
A translated report from a German paper describes Count Stolberg-Wernigerode, a captain in the Fifteenth Uhlans, fatally wounding Sergeant Steinhardt after an argument over spoiled rations. Stolberg has been jailed in Strasbourg. the incident sparked official condemnation. A related case recalls Lt. Von Brusewitz's Karlsruhe killing and light sentence.
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London Chronicle
Count Stolberg-Wernigerode
Regiment of
Uhlans
Saarburg
Alsace
Steinhardt
Count Stolberg
Solberg
Hagenau
B. N
Badische Nachrichten
Stolberg
Strassburg
von Brusewitz
Karlsruhe
Buried Spanish Gold Sparks Hunt in Weesaw Township
Hundreds of farmers in Weesaw township Ber Rien county Michigan celebrate the discovery of Spanish and Mexican gold coins unearthed by Mathew Paddock while plowing. The find rekindles an old legend of a vast buried treasure dating to 1700, with Indians once seeking it thirty years ago. Farmers abandon work to search for the wealth.
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Weesaw
Berrien County
Mich
Mathew Paddock
North-Western Line Excels in California Service and Rates
The North-Western Line highlights excellent service to California with favorable single and round trip rates. First class and tourist sleeping cars run daily year round. Personally conducted tourist car parties travel weekly to California and Oregon. Many route options available without extra charge. Open application through Chicago & North-Western Ry or connecting lines.
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North-Western
California
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western R.y
Coning Lines
Hanp sleds for the boys at Elliott
Sled gifts prepared for the boys at Elliott as part of a local charity drive. Volunteers delivered sleds and warm clothing to children in need, with organizers noting community support and ongoing collection efforts.
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Hanp
Elliott
War in Cuba at Taylor's News Stand Sparks Wild Children
Taylor's News Stand offers books toys tissue paper and other novelty items. Call for details on offerings and sales push aimed at families and children in a busy storefront setting.
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Cuba
Taylor
Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Comfort for Feet
Shake Into Your Shoes Alien's Foot-Ease relieves painful swollen feet and bunions and eases tight shoes. It cures sweating and callouses and cools hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Mail order 25 cents in stamps Trial package free Allen S Olmsted Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
High Estimate Sparks Witty Exchange at Reception
Mrs. Kostic questions Mr. Lapleigh’s intelligence during an evening reception while her husband jokes that the estimate is too high. The World notes the exchange as a sharp, humorous moment in social discourse.
Finding the Offender in Indianapolis Journal exchange
A brief dialog from the Indianapolis Journal features Wickwire claiming difficulty in neckties and Yabsley remarking that one should involve his wife more, reflecting a domestic jab within a police or crime context.
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Yabsley
Indianepolis Journal
Luck Family Helped After Stranding in St Louis
The Luck family was stranded in St Louis and received aid from the Provident Association which supplied assistance and support to reunite them with transportation and shelter.
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Luck
St. Louis
the Provident Association
Runaway Wife at the Opera House Monday Night
XMA8 candies at Letts grocery and a lighthearted notice promotes The Runaway Wife at the opera house Monday night. The brief calls readers to attend and enjoy the comedic performance.
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Letts
Havana trip lure from Chicago Great Western Ry
The War is Over. Cuba becomes a popular winter visit for many Americans with discounted round trip Havana tickets. Routes include Galveston New Orleans Mobile or Tampa with Tampa travelers able to return via Vera Cruz and the City of Mexico for a small extra fee. Call Maple Leaf Route agents or F H Lord at 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Cuba
Chicago Great Western Ry
Havana
Galveston
Texas
New Orleans
Mobile
Ala
Tampa
Florida
Vera Cruz
Mexico
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
Wives in South Africa Prompted by Rhodes Edict
The article notes Cecil Rhodes and the Rhodesian chartered company easing a long standing ban on marriage among mounted police and staff. It reports officials promising promotion preference for married men and urges those who can to wed, as instability from bachelor staff risks governance.
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British South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Rhodes
Sir Cecil
Chartered Company
Cardiac Risks of Excessive Laughter Warned by Doctor
A 13 year old girl with no prior heart disease developed chest pains and coughing fits after nearly an hour of laughter. Dr Feischenfeld attributes the cardiac symptoms to immoderate laughter, warning hysterical youths with nervous dispositions.
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Feischenfeld
Italy Expands Territory by Po Delta Advance
The Po river delta has added 294 square miles to Italy’s land over seventy years. Professor Marinelli compared Austrian maps from 1823 with Italian surveys of 1893 to measure the change.
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Italy
Adriatic Sea
Marinelli
British War Record At 82 Percent Victory Rate
The statement claims Britain wins 82 percent of its battles across all wars, describing it as a world record and highlighting consistent success in military engagements.
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Leader
Iowa
Chicago
Go. A. Gates
Iowa College
Grinnell
Fish on Sunday Provokes Scruples and Dramas
A fragment notes a dispute over fishing on Sunday, implying moral concerns and social friction. The line suggests that men lacking scruples risk drama or trouble for such actions.
Jones County News Fragments Spark Local Gossip
Notes from nearby towns mention M Scott’s ill child and wedding bells in the woods. Mr Akin’s commission on young males raises eyebrows while Cramblil and Wi Bel i Wherry visit M L Young. E J Penfield falls ill near here and returns to Nevada.
Christmas Dinner and Meetings at Christian Church Ontario
The Christian church hosts a genuine old fashion New England dinner on Thursday December 20 with proceeds for church purposes. The annual Cemetery Association meeting is set for Thursday December 22 at 1 p.m. All interested are invited. A Christmas Eve event is planned with a festive surprise for the community and its youngsters.
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Christian Church
The
Cemetery Association
Local residents plan holiday gatherings and new ventures
Bert Liddle owns a new cutter and Stanhope hosts first class restaurant owner Will Hornick as an over Sunday visitor in Gilbert. Miss Julia Wench from Tama visits Mrs. John Arrasmith on the Ridge and will spend Christmas with the family. Mr. Teri Sowers and Miss Mabel Ferguson are to join Bund and heart on the 22nd.
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Will Hornick
Stanhope
Gilbert
Julia Wench
Tama
John Arrasmith
Teri Sowers
Mabel Ferguson
Bund and
Heart
Chamberlain Remedy Trusted for Colic and Diarrhoea
A dependable Chamberlain remedy for colic, cholera and diarrhoea is described as pleasant and safe to take. Sold by druggists.
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Droggtiats
Maine City Self Washing Sale Ad
Soad bleaches white clothes and sets fast colors. For sale by J. J. Grove.
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Maine City
Soad
J. J. Grove
Runaway Wife at the Opera House and Bicycle Sundries Sale
LapIES free at the opera house Monday night to see The Runaway Wife, billed as the funniest play ever written. J. B. Evw.rorr. We are closing out our bicycle sundries at very low prices. CHINA Letts-go see.
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Irving French
Jolly Company
Opera House
Lapies
J. B
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY With Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a one day cold cure. Urges purchase from druggists with a money back refund if it fails. Includes note that genuine tablets bear L B Q on each tablet. Mentions price 22c and date code 29-6m.
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Omaha Weekly Bee
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Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern
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Chicago Express
Pacific
Carroll
Prast Mall
Colorado Special
Omaha Express
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Dak
Ee Ess Iscseece SE
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Ceee Eee Too MO
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Omaha 'Co
G. W. Rogers
O'Dowd
Tommy
Thomas
M O'Dowd
Story County
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Said
John F. Beymer
Said County
Nevada
A. D
C. Hamilton
List
Ira
Geezer
Mrson O
Bourn
W Ferguson
Lon G. Hardin
P. M
South Africa
Gilbert Station
E. W. Liddle
Ames
Mrs. Musgrove
Boone County
Brown
Des Moines
RK. W. Liddle
Nellie
Bertie
Lily Canada
Merton
Liddie Jones
Rev
Mrs. Bashford
Cumberland Church
Gilberton
Mr. C. P. McFar
Santa Claus
Bert Liddle
Portland
Bert
Rosco Rainbolt
Union
Tingle
Bashford
Bro
Ben Fincham
Mr. Fincham
J. BR. Grove
Eugene Briley
Mrs
Oliver Briley
Florydan Hunter
Bert Kooser
Will Gretten
Delbert Smith
Geo. Dodds
James Dodds
Kansas
Grandpa
Grandma Hussong
Deal
Missouri
Musa Ruth
Henry Cameron
Jim Baker
Jim
Wm. Mathews
Sioux County
Will
Charles
Grant
M. Scott
Mr. Akin
Mrs. Cramblil
Mrs. Wi. Bel
I. Wherry
Jones County
M. L. Young
E. J. Penfield
Philippines
Sam
England
Canada
Uncle Sam
America
Western Hemisphere
Ontario
Merry Christmas
Cohn
Des
Moines
Eader
Chapel Ridge
China
Poland
Barbour
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