Siege talks of Port Arthur and Oyama force size
A Port Arthur siege update reports Japanese forces under Oyama preparing for spring operations with an army around 600,000 men. It notes fortifications, mobilization in Pokio and surrounding areas, and planned naval support from Formosa while Admiral Bir Weil describes fleet readiness for a two section assault target by February.
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Takia
Port Arthur
Hou-Sang-Ton-Sinn
Sino Pan Tun
Ort Arthur
Tallu Chia-Pan
al Diera
Hell
Lanas
Pield
Oyama
Kohing
Formosa
Tai
Liso Yang
Bir Weil
Admirad
Apraxin
Ushatroll
Nicholas HL
Kornilo
Shiva
Nr HL
Pamyat Arava
Orange county court divorces heard with continuance
In Orange, the court heard multiple divorce cases including Avery v. Avery and Pope v. Pope for desertion and intolerable severity. Four other cases were continued for further hearing, with a petitioner dismissed without prejudice as evidence suggested adultery. Eleven cases remain filed for trial as the term nears completion.
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Orange
Judd
Ida K. Juykeonva
George E. Jackson
Hartford Fire Volunteers Rewarded For Saving City
Citizens of Hartford contribute 250 to honor the firemen of White River Junction and St. Louis for preventing greater damage in the recent Hartford blaze. The legislature backs water company work to restore a reservoir and hydrant system for fire protection and drinking water.
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Hartford
Bremen
White River
Headaches from Colds and Laxative Bromo claims
An item notes remedies for headaches from colds including Laxative Bromo with quinine to reduce ganna and claims a signature by EB W GROVE. The fragment hints at medical or patent remedy claims and a signature line.
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Ma Ook
Grove
Gist Cut in a Wire Fence Injures Child at Hill
A report from a rural area describes a girl named Jo sliding on a hill when she became entangled in barbed wire. She sustained a deep gash and cuts on a leg and palm, requiring medical attention. Her condition listed as improving with Seward overseeing her recovery.
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Jahey Aye
Bynardrt
Baras
Vershire Names Secretary for Titoli Society Chapter
D Mason appointed local secretary by the late Titoli society of Vermont to oversee information sharing and aid in securing assistance for native communities. The note mentions mediety work and efforts to gather support for local livelihoods.
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D. Mason of
Vershire
Titoli Society of
Vermont
Cured of Kidney and Stomach Troubles Incidentally Mentioned
A testimonial letter from Barre Vermont references a Hartford doctor and a patient named Gawke, claiming kidney and stomach pain relief after taking a product. The notice notes the letter as evidence of merit and lists Red Cross Pharmacy at 160 North Main Street Barre Vermont as the point of purchase.
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Bis Pangly
Jean
Red Cross PA
Dr Leroy Chadwick Extradition Warrant Issued Albany
Albany December 26 Sheriff Barry of Aiveland Ohio obtained an extradition warrant for Dr Leroy Chadwick at the executive chamber. Governor Odell cites a freaT ground alleging fraud tied to Andrey Comat. Mrs Quesie L Chadwick is alleged committed. Sheriff Barry proceeds to New York. The doctor and his daughter are due to arrive in New York on the Pretoria Wednesday afternoon.
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Albany
Barry
Aiveland
Leroy
Chadwick
Odell
Chealveritt
Chad
Andrey Comat
Quesie L. Chadwick
New York
Dr. Chadwick
Pretoria
Powder Mill Blows Up Near Halifax Waverly Plant
An explosion at the Acadia Powder Company plant in Waverly ten miles from Halifax today caused severe damage. The blast leveled buildings in the area and is believed to have killed several workers who were on site, with pellets and debris scattered in the dryhouse. Rescue crews search the scene amid ongoing inquiries.
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Halifax
Dee
Acadia Powder Company
Waverly
Old Man's Money Gone Died in Their Own Trap
Four men suffocated and eight others rescued from fire in three locations. At 1545 Wood Street Cambridge a bottle of whiskey led to a deadly trap as a candle ignited combustibles. Velin and McCunker died in the blaze. McGill died at hospital after removal.
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Philadelphia
Hoston
Mane
Herof
Pe Jing
Wood Street
Charles
Velin
McCunker
James Merry
Joseph Mohouse
P. J. Smith
Gill
Cambridge
St. Alhans
Mettill
McCusker
Merry
McGill
Texpital
Towkebury Allhouse
Train Collision Kills Six Railway Workers Near Maud’s KY
Night head-on crash between Southern Railway trains near Maud’s Station Kentucky left one passenger and six employees dead while two passengers and eight employees were injured. Dead identified as workers from Indiana and Illinois. crash blamed on missed order between Brown’s Hollow and eastbound train. Fire and telescoping wreckage destroyed several cars with some bodies burned beyond recognition.
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Louisville
St. Louia
Southern Railway
Maud’ Station
Indiana
Ilinois
Red Hoth
Brown's
Mireman Hutt
Enginedr
Bowen
Nothwit
Hutt
Sewest Peace
Ice Boats Collision Kills Three on Onondaga Lake
Three men died and three were seriously injured when two ice boats collided in fierce gale conditions on Onondaga Lake near Hyracitso. Victims include James Jackson Charles Markham and Gi Todd of nearby towns. Survivors Fred Warner Otto Schilling and John Sessler were seriously hurt. The crash followed the Take Too Yacht Club regatta which drew about 1,600 spectators.
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Hyractso, N
Onondaga Lake
James Jackson
Charles Markham
Gi Todd
Tore
Leva Seriousl
Fred Warner
Otto Schilling
John Sessler
Sesson
Take Too Yacht Club
Rutland Names New City Carrier for Postal Route
Postmaster John A. Sheldon announces approval from Washington for an extra carrier in Rutland. Professor A. Hyland will assume the new duties, addressing a long-standing need for additional carrier service in the town.
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Rutland
John A. Sheldon
Worl
Washington
A. Hyland
Te Tal
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Medicine Ad
An old advertisement promotes Lasative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a one day cure for colds. It notes E W Grove's signature on each box and refunds the money if it fails, priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Brewery Plant Sells at Auction in Walpole New Jersey
The Fell Mountain Brewing property in Walpole New Jersey sold at auction with a top bid of 75,010 by Barrett of Boston for Alpha Investment Company. John D. Squire interests did not develop, and future moves may involve foreclosing the lien to secure the mortgage. The buyer plans tentative steps to preserve the brewery site.
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Fell Mountain Brewing Company
Narti
Walpole
Kia
Auetion
We, Barrett
Boston
Alpha Investment Company
Mertgagn
John D. Sqire
Squire Company
Torkee
Brepany
Two Die In January New York Blaze At Street Scene
Two people died and three were injured in a fire near hospitals at Gouver Ballovue and a tree statue on 201 Men Street during overstimulated Christmas festivities. The blaze followed an overturned trap setup in the street.
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New York
Deail
Ballovue
Gouver
Burna
Aea
St Atuc
Men Street
New York Faces Christmas Snowstorm and High Wind
New York City endured a Christmas snowstorm with strong winds and a sharp temperature drop. By 10 pm the wind reached 49 miles per hour and 4 to 5 inches of snow had fallen, lifting December’s monthly total to 20 inches, the heaviest snowfall in years.
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New York
New York City
Unclear description of Mexican house walls and earth
Fragmentary note claims exterior walls in Mexico are Liree toelie feet thick to resist shakes and protect homes. Details are garbled and names or dates are missing.
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Mexico
Rice Wine Relates to Japan's Long Beverage History
The passage notes a traditional drink linked to Japan with ancient roots dating back many years. It highlights how rice wine evolved beside grape products and mentions its cultural role in several regions.
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Japan
Rowst Moore to Rieglind and royal fowl feasts
Text fragmented references a queen's fondness for a roasted goose. It mentions a voyage or delivery to Toy on a Michigan day, Shane Lee fleet being driven back, and a ceremonial fowl’s visit to a fort near St. Mickew, drawing a parallel to a turkey on a local feast day.
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Rowst Moore
Queen Elizabeth
Boigilih
St. Mickew
Bethel Court Matters Involving Drunken Men
Bethel court records detail two separate drunkenness cases. Four quarrymen paid fines after graduation exercises, while two others faced enhanced penalties for intoxication. John Foley and an older man faced additional charges and were sent to the House of Correction after court. Deputy Sheriff Cashman escorted the defendants to their destinations.
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Bethel
Uar
R. J. Flint
William Smith
Hix
Luke Bree
Charles Marr
Daniel Cahill
John Foley
Sxeare
Ageshire
Jones
Dave
House of Correction
Cashman
Hotel Fire Destroys Building Estimated Loss 25000
Fire swept through the hotel structure starting near a stove and sawdust piled walls. Occupants attempted to fight the blaze with a small pump before firemen arrived but could not save the building. The flames burned out within the walls with an estimated loss of 25000.
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Elley
Walla
Iire
Five Places Raided in Winooski by Deputies
Five locations in Winooski were raided Saturday night by Sheriff Horton and deputies. A total haul included beer and whiskey, a hideout room found in Charles Hibtard’s dwelling. Edward Defores and Peter Preevy faced liquor seizures, Morris Flynn was arrested on bail, and two youths were taken into custody for carrying jugs. Hearings set for tomorrow.
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Furlington
Winooski
Horton
Sizure
Foada
Lquor
Kiendike
Charles Hibtard
Edward Defores
Peter Preevy
Morris Flynn
Albert Eee
Ee Cal
Flynn
Dynamite Threat Strikes Alburgh Morning Home
Ae M E McCargar of Fast Alburgh found a large card at his front door on December 22 with a crude warning that he and his wife would be blown up by dynamite soon. McCargar, a prosperous produce dealer with 25 years in the trade, had no known enemies.
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M. E. McCargar
Alburgh
McCark
Merchant Street
United States
Vermont
Guarantee Piles Cure Fails to Heal Readers Afoot
A fragmented notice alleges a promised cure for piles that fails to deliver relief, warning readers about false claims and urging caution regarding medical remedies and advertising honesty.
Crane For Chinchilla Cats Captures London Craze
The New York Press notes chinchilla cats dominate as elite pets, led by Lady Deelos’ prize blue ribbon winner at the National Cat Club Show in London. Valued at $5,000, the Beloved Ava Von Rensselaer Bennedy and other progeny promise a thriving market as American households anticipate entries and arrivals from Britain.
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London
Lady Deelos
New York
Laveracker
Buluer Zaida
Lundy Decies
Ava von Rensselaer Bennedy
Bempetead
N.Y
Wehn G Sulliven In Role at Newbor
A garbled report recounts Wehn G Sulliven in a role at newborn event. It mentions John K Sulliven, a world boxing champion, selling papers on a street near St Louis, with proceeds said to benefit widows of detectives killed in a clash with robbers.
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Tom T
Thokton
Thy
Husky
Wales
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