Elephant Attached Then Drowned in Farmer’s Barn
Jones & Jones circus loses big elephant Abdul to a farmer’s legal claim. Lawyer Taylor attached the animal to secure payment of $40 debt. Abdul escaped, caused havoc on the farm, and ultimately drowned in a mudhole while the circus and law firm faced losses of about $7,000. The case ends with the farmer recovering damages and the circus paying fines.
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Jones & Jones
Abdul
Clementsville
Taylor
Nigut
Igals
Jones & Joney
Cape
Abdu
Tie
Ant
Jones
The Victorian English and the fading speech beauty
A fragmented early Victorian era excerpt contrasts country life with urban speech and its decline. It discusses natural living, language richness, and social speech patterns, quoting playful exchanges about language mastery and rural vowels.
Baron Gets 20 Years in Fraud and Blackmail Case
German-born naturalized American Carl Veltheim known as Frank Korte and Carl Sneldeiich Manrits was sentenced to twenty years in penal servitude at Ol t Bailey for attempting to extort 8000 from Sally G. Joel, a London financier and mine owner. Police recounted a career of crime including polygamy with at least seven women and theft. Veltheim described meetings with Joel and Woolf Joel, with plans to stage revolutions and wealth schemes in multiple countries. The court heard dramatic testimony of blackmail and murder threats as Veltheim defended his actions and detailed prior interviews and schemes.
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Lombo
Carl Ludwig von Veltheim
Lin
Frank Korte
Carl Sneldeiich
Olt Bailey
Sally G. Joel
London and South Aire
Bofors
von i Veltheim
Didney
Finetey
Poe
Joel
Kismet
Ant Velttrise
Fife
Calderot
Veltheins
Hod
Grivendr
Eit
Rane
Wave
Veltheim
Union
Revolutim
Baron
Veltheime
Stry
Woolf Joslin
Afrien
Harnata
Sethrea
Winalé Joel
Woolf
Waelf
Jock
Veltheder Sunni
London
Trivil
Aluir
Walthaim
Barance Kruger
Cannot suspend telegraph law amid rail labor press
Washington officials refuse to suspend a telegraph law governing train despatchers and telegraph operators. The interstate commerce commission says it can extend the law’s stay only in narrow circumstances, pending alignment with a forthcoming ruling and emergency exceptions.
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Washington, DC
Henvey
Thio
Unite States
Bncomes
Doctor Pierce’s Medicines Promoted for Health and Vitality
An 19th or early 20th century advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s medicines as non alcoholic glycerite root extracts from native American forest plants. It claims they build strength, aid stomach and liver, and are recommended by physicians and writers, with pills and tonics sold by medicine dealers.
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Pioros
Soldiers deriye Bank Deposits and Odd Sources
Acleveland Plain Dealer tale notes varied bank deposits from Cleveland soldiers and sailors. Officers send larger sums, privates small monthly amounts, often via paymasters. Navy deposits from a Pacific cruise add to totals as passbooks stay on file at the bank. The humor ends with a poet's rejected manuscript and a newsroom quip about chestnut insults.
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Aelal
Cleveland
Army
Navy
Pacific
China to Be Great Power Excerpt on Japanese Exclusion
A 1910s report cites Professor John Fryer warning that China’s modernization and education reforms threaten to elevate China as a major power. It discusses Japanese exclusion measures in British Columbia and the broader impact of Oriental civilizational progress, emphasizing increased military capability if China continues its development.
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John Fryer
The
State University
Firy
China
I Jones
Fee
Roel National
Aia
Exclusion in British Columbia Immigration Act Enforced
A Toronto dispatch reports British Columbia begins enforcing a Natal act withholding last year’s immigration policy. The new rule will be enforced immediately, requiring all immigrants in British Columbia to undergo educational testing.
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Toronto
Ont
Eect
B.C
Huntieh Columbia
Swarthmore Seeks Million From Bequest Plan
Philadelphia reports Swarthmore College weighs accepting a bequest from Anna T. Fednen totaling more than a million dollars under terms that would require coed status and altered athletics. The issue centers on education for women and how a large gift might reshape campus life and intercollegiate sports.
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Philadelphia
Mlesedune
Talen
Tung Ngu
Borton
Himper
A Feast of Kisses in Halmenagen Visit
A strolling player recalls Halmenagen in Roumania with a comic tale of love offerings. He notes villagers prepare for a feast day as every young woman shows a vase of wine and garland to visitors, in a lively local custom amid a waning local appetite for prizes.
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Hal- Magen
Roumania
Halmagen
The Dog and the Man Story Fragment
A fragmented tale describes a woman and a poodle with unclear sequence and garbled dialogue. Names and actions are unreadable, with many stray phrases and misordered words, yielding a partial and puzzled newspaper snippet.
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Space Claim
A statement designates the Womans' Christian Temperance Union as the custodians responsible for the space in question. No further details on location or duties are provided.
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The
Womans' Christian Temperance Union
Denatured Saloons and Prohibition Pressure At Fort Sheridan
The article discusses a January 1 shift banning intoxicants in Weighwood and nearby areas under new state law. Saloonkeepers resist, replacing liquor with beer and soft drinks, amid fears soldiers at Fort Sheridan will push for beer and wine aboard bases, signaling a broader canteen controversy and potential enforcement clashes.
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Bisicom
Linving
Uber
Chicago
Fort Sheridan
Heer
Fort Sherilan
Noted English Suffragist Captivates American Audiences
A discussion of Mrs Cobden-Sanderson's visit to the United States highlights her vigor as a suffrage advocate. The piece notes American reactions, focusing on her charm and stage presence rather than persuasive impact, while stressing the enduring question of when women will win the vote.
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America
Cobden-Sanderson
Rogland Bay
Henry
Aerson
England
Relatives, Clergyman, and a Brother George Story
Harper's Weekly recalls a Virginia clergyman famed as William and Mary president who married three times. Each wedding tied to his brother, a noted bishop, who refused or accepted a summons to Williamsburg. A running joke follows the bishop as he travels to wed George in three separate ceremonies with the same friend witnessing each departure.
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George
Virginia
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Tran
Ulguly
Harper's Weekly
Care of the Hair Tips From a Dressers Guide
A mid century style guide advises women on hair grooming and styling. It warns against damaging practices like combing while wet and brushing before drying. It emphasizes a natural fall from center part and gentle handling to avoid breakage and frizz.
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound in Leesburg plea
Maude E Forgie of Leesburg Virginia says months of feminine ills ended after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and the prescribed treatment She reports feeling strong and well and thanks for the relief The ad promotes the remedy and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Maude E. Forgie
Leesburg,Va
Mrs. mi
Lydia
Pinkham
Proper scalp care for hair growth and circulation
The text advises applying face wash with edge touch to avoid cream contact, massaging the scalp where hair meets the face, and gently moving the scalp to improve blood circulation. It emphasizes a soft, ventilated scalp that tolerates movement for healthier hair growth.
Madras Curtains Change in Household Decor
Lace curtains fade from fashion as madras and similar fabrics rise in popularity for windows portieres and drapery. Silks and fine striped fabrics appear for windows with tapestry like madras patterns offering rich appearance at varying prices.
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Madras
The Use of Cologne and Aromatic Baths
The piece explains how cologne and aromatic baths refresh tired nerves, noting ancient beauties valued such practices. It suggests spraying with cologne after a hot bath to relieve fatigue and be astonished by the calming effect.
How to Sit Gracefully
Guidance on comfortable posture and appearance while seated. Advises keeping hips back in the chair, settling firmly, and avoiding leaning forward or back excessively. Mentions body sway and balance in various directions to maintain a dignified look.
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British Columbia
Swarthmore
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Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson
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