Treasure seekers hunt sunken treasure by submarine voyage
A New York company launches a submarine expedition from Newport News to a site about 52 miles off Cape Charles Light where the steamer Merida sank four years ago with about a million dollars in silver and valuables aboard. Other expeditions are planned and future wrecks such as the Titanic and Lusitania may be reached someday.
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New York Company
Newport News
Cape Charles Light
Merida
Wilson called mad by London paper over war stance
John Bull criticizes President Wilson for saying combatants have lost ordinary responsibility in the war and that they are mad to continue. The piece argues that if the Allies are mad to fight for freedom and civilization, America is equally mad not to join.
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John Bull
London
President Wilson
Wilson
Washington Press Club
America
Mystery Symbolism in The 666 War Tale
The letter to John Bull notes coincidences around the war’s 666th day, Lord Kitchener’s 66th year and his death announced on June 6, 1916, and the Hampshire crew allegedly numbering 666, calling the pattern a curious omen. The item comments on superstition and wartime rumor in 1916.
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Lord Kitchener
Hampshire
John Bull
Circumstances Shape Your Character, Says F B Meyer
A passage emphasizes that personal circumstances are chosen to develop character for usefulness and beauty. It argues these conditions are the ones the individual would select if all knowledge were available, framing adversity as a crafted path to growth.
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F. B. Meyer
Wall stripe patterns affect perceived ceiling height
Planning decor notes that vertical lines on walls raise the apparent ceiling height while horizontal lines lower it. High ceilings should avoid striped wallpapers and all vertical lines to prevent feeling even taller.
World lead pencil production and cedar supply
The world produces about two billion lead pencils annually with American cedar supplying roughly half. The United States alone manufactures around 750 million pencils per year, more than eight for every person in the country.
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United States
Shakespearean Reflection on Justice and Perception
A quoted pas sage contrasts vision and hearing to question what defines justice. It urges listening to voices and considering perspective as a thief or judge. The aphorism uses archaic language to provoke thought on moral judgment and social fair play.
Weighs a Fly's Wing in Washington Laboratory
The weighing machine in the Bureau of Standards laboratory in Washington is described as the most accurate in the world. It weighs the wing of a fly in Chicago Journal report.
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Bureau of Standards
Washington
Chicago Journal
Cemetery Tale of the Die Folks
Ruth and Grace observe a distant cemetery and Grace explains that it is the place where the die folks live. The exchange captures a small moment of superstition or local lore amid their surroundings.
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Ruth
Grace
Engine tinkerer probes car to find why it runs
A man constantly fiddles with his car engine even when it runs well. He takes it apart to discover what is not wrong, a behavior described in a humorous exchange about his obsession with machinery.
Early Discovery Disputes Castor Oil Efficacy
A Providence physician labels castor oil as a bad medicine, aligning with the paper’s stance that the discovery was made by the editors before age eight. The item reflects a curious, era tone commentary on medical remedies and originality claims.
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Providence
Castor
New Orleans
Worth the Risk
A Louisville Courier Journal quote highlights low odds of safe outcomes in risky actions. A bacteriologist warns that one kiss in 100 carries deadly germs while a counterpoint notes gunplay risk in society, suggesting fear versus bravado in public life.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
That Kind of Girl Says Eph Wiley in Topeka
Eph Wiley described a certain type of girl in Topeka saying she will briefly glance to check attention then frown at the observer. The remark was published in the Topeka Capital.
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Eph Wiley
Topeka Capital
Executrix Notices Six Month Claim Filing Bristol Will
The executrix of Rachael J. Edson announces acceptance of the trust and bond in probate. Creditors must file all claims against the estate in Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement date.
Notice of Administratrix for Bristol Estate LeBaron Colt
Edith Converse Colt appointed administratrix with will annexed of LeBaron C Colt late of Bristol deceased. All persons with claims against the estate must file in the clerk’s office within six months from first advertisement.
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Bristol
LeBaron C. Colt
Edith Converse Colt
Bristol probate notice appoints Administratrix of Bosworth estate
The probate court of Bristol appoints an Administratrix for the estate of Martin J. Bosworth of Bristol and requires all claimants to file claims in the clerk’s office within six months from the first advertisement. The notice cites bond and compliance with probate law.
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Bristol
R. L
Martin J. Bosworth
Lawy
Executrix for Bridget Campbell Estate Posts Bond Notice
Ellen Euphrasia Connery announces acceptance of the Bristol will rebate and bond. all creditors must file claims with the Bristol Probate Court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date July 7 1916.
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Bristol
R. L
Bridget Campbell
Ellen Euphrasia Connery
Will and estate notice for Catherine Mc Kevitt Bristol
Catherine Mc Kevitt of Bristol died and her will admitted to probate. Elizabeth F. Dwyer has accepted the trust and filed the required bond. Heirs and creditors are asked to file claims with the Bristol Probate Court.
Probate court in Bristol settles Mayo estate
July 20 1916 Probates Court of Bristol approves final account of Maria I Mayo estate with Harry V Mayo as administrator requests distribution among heirs at law. Hearing set for August 7 1916 at 10 30 AM in Probate Court Bristol with fourteen days notice in Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Maria Inez Mayo
Harry V. Mayo
Bristol Phenix
Een Coggeshall
Mina Jeles
Metta Nelle
Mina Bells
Probate petitions seek Bristol estate appointments and support
In Bristol, Metta Nelle requests appointment as administrator of Mina Jeles estate. Edith Converse Colt petitions for family support from LeBaron C Colt estate. Probate Clerk schedules consideration in Bristol and orders fourteen days of weekly notice via Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Lebaron C. Colt
J Edith,Converse Colt
LeBaron CG. Colt
LeBaron Colt
Bristol Phenix
John M. Coggeshall
Notice of administration for Chesebrough estate in Bristol
The undersigned Ad ministratrix of the estate of Albert S Chesebrough late of Bristol deceased gives bond as required by law and publishes first advertisement. Hoene L Chesebrough signs as to the estate notice dated July 8 1916 for Bristol town Court.
Death notice for Margaret G. Connery in Bristol
In Bristol Rhode Island on July 7 1916 notice issued that estate of Margaret G Connery is pealisted by the Pro ministrator of the estate of Margaret G Connery late of Bristol deceased first advertisement thereof William M Connery
Guardians of Edith and Westcote Chesebrough Named
Guardians appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol to oversee the persons and estates of Edith Russell Chesebrough and Westcote Herreshoff Chesebrough filed the required bond. Wards are notified to file the paperwork.
Guardian’s Notice of Appointee for Sousa Family in Bristol
Guardian announces appointment by the Pro Guardian for the persons and estates of Sadie I Sousa Minnie Sousa and Manuel Sousa of Bristol. Bond has been given and all persons having claims against August C Sousa are required to present them.
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Bristol
Sadie I. Sousa
Minnie Sousa
Manuel Sousa
Sousa
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