The Gharthage Record listing Indiana city counts
J D Dennis publisher notes that in the United States there are many towns sharing names. The piece tallies multiple common U S place names with counts for each, including Washingtons Williams burgs Daytons Springfields Portlands Richmonds Columbuses Brooklyns Burlingtons Charlestons Buffalos Louisvilles St Josephs Quinceys Lowells Nashvilles Wilmingtons St Pauls Bostons and Clevelands.
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United States
Washingtons
Williamsburg
Daytons
Springfields
Portlands
Richmonds
Columbuses
Brooklyons
Burlingtons
Charlestons
Buffalos
Louisvilles
St. Josephs
Quinceys
Lowells
Nashvilles
Wilmingtons
St. Pauls
Bostons
Clevelands
New Lighthouse at Cape Grisnez Shines Bright
On the French coast at Cape Grisnez a new lighthouse has been built. It emits 1,500,000 candle power normally and 3,000,000 in thick weather, visible up to 48 miles on clear nights. The lantern shows five white flashes then a red light replaces the old three white flashes.
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Cape Grisnez
British Channel
French physician reports X ray perception in blind children
A Paris physician returns to the Academie des Sciences with results from 204 blind children. He identifies four boys and five girls who can recognize Roentgen rays, noting various perceptions including X rays, cathodic and fluorescent rays, and a reddened color description.
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Academie Des Sciences
Timepiece speaks the hour on demand
A handleless clock announces the time in sonorous tones when pressed and can be set as an alarm. It can also be made to shout through the night like a watchman whenever the hours pass.
Notable Generals and Admirals Birthplaces Highlighted
The text notes Ap Scuiry, Adm. Sampson and Gen. Shafter grew up on farms. Adm. Dewey was born in a Vermont village where his father practiced medicine. Shafter hailed from near Kalama zoo Michigan. Schley’s ancestral home is a plantation near Frederick Maryland still in his family.
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Ap. Scuiry
Adm
Sampson
Gen. Shafter
Spon
Dewey
Vermont
Kalamazoo
Mich
Schley
Frederick
Turkiye to Hire Dr Cabell Whitehead for Industrial Director Role
Dr. Cabell Whitehead, United States Mint assayer, accepts a Turkish government post that will nearly make him director general of industries in the sultan's domains. He plans to introduce American methods and machinery to major Constantinople plants. The role includes general management of these facilities.
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Cabell Whitehead
United States
Turkey
Constantinople
French court rules dog owner liable for cyclist attacked
A French court held a dog owner liable when a cyclist trying to drive off an attacking dog is injured in the attempt. The plaintiff fell while chasing the dog, injuring his left wrist and breaking a cigarette case. damages awarded were $40 of a $100 claim.
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France
Gold Nugget Unearthed Near Marble Bar in Western Australia
The Alameda reports a 20 pound gold nugget found in February by the McFie brothers and Parkes near Marble Bar in the Filbarra field. The discovery includes over 200 ounces of smaller gold. It lies two miles north of the Pantomime nugget found nine years ago by Boyle.
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Alameda
Western Australia
McFie Brothers
Parkes
Marble Bar
Filbarra
Boyle
Gigantic Japanese Soldier Presented to the Emperor
A Japanese paper reports Private Yamashita of the 3d regiment Nagoya field artillery was presented to the emperor. Enlisted last December he is 22, with extraordinary strength able to carry a field piece on his shoulders and climb mountains when horses fail. He receives two rations and has uniforms made to order.
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Yamashita
3D Regiment of
Nagoya Field Artillery
Underdrainage Urged to Save Alkali Lands in Yellowstone
Investigations by the soils division of the department of agriculture find that large tracts in the Yellowstone valley, especially in Montana, can be saved from ruin by underdrainage. Excess irrigation water causes salt buildup. while costly, underdrainage is presented as a profitable investment.
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Department of Agriculture
Yellowstone Valley
Montana
German Army to Adopt Faster Rifled Weapon This Year
The Vienna Reichswehr notes the M1888 rifle is being rapidly replaced by a new improved model. The new rifle has smaller caliber and is lighter making it easier to handle and faster to fire. The entire German army is expected to be armed with the new rifle by year end, surpassing European service rifles.
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Vienna
Choate Chooses Grosvenor Square House in London
Ambassador Choate selects a Grosvenor square residence with near neighbors including the Italian ambassador and numerous dukes, marquises, earls, and nobles. He aims to sustain social prominence begun by Mr Hay and will host many functions during his London stay.
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Ambassador Choate
London
Grosvenor Square
Duke of Portland
Duke of Somerset
Prince Marie Ruspoli
Earl Fitzwilliam
Lord Home
Lord Farquhar
Lord Amherst
Marquise de la Valette
Marquise of Lotham
Duchess of Marlborough
Choate
Hay
Vinegar of the Cross Inspires Christian Fortitude
In a sermon on John 19 30 Dr Talmadge finds comfort for the troubled by recalling Christ's last hour. He argues Christ endured vinegar to empathize with all suffering and urges readers to seek solace in Jesus rather than bearing burdens alone. The message urges belief in divine sympathy and hopeful Gospel uplift.
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Christ
Dr. Talmadge
Jesus
Jerusalem
Judea
Earth
Heaven
Hell
Solomon
King George
England
Beau Brummel
George
Langdon
Goldsmith
Correggio
Hogarth
Andrea del Sarto
Judas
Jesus Christ
Herschel
Apennines
Amazon
Sahib
India
Sheri
Women in New South Wales Defy Telephone Rent Rules
Women in New South Wales protested high telephone rents by occupying the lines for extended periods. They spoke for hours, forcing central office staff to intervene. The postmaster general in Sydney issued an order limiting conversations to ten minutes to curb the disruption.
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New South Wales
Central Office
Sydney
Four Bodies Recovered From Windsor Hotel Ruins
Four more bodies were recovered from the Windsor hotel ruins on New Years Day. The death toll stands at 23 with 40 or more missing. Identifications are unlikely. debris removal proceeds slowly, drawing complaints from local residents and merchants.
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Windsor Hotel
Murphy
Health Board
J. W
Julia Katen
Garment Workers Strike Calls Nationwide City Action
The Garment Workers union executive committee ordered a 6 000 worker strike in AdelPatia beginning Saturday noon. About 2 000 strikers are women. The aim is to end sub contracting and secure higher wages for government work plus better rates. A striking committee and station pickets will deter non union or new workers from entering shops.
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Adelpatia
Garment Workers’ Union
Ex-Gov Francis Pierpont Dies in Pittsburgh Residence
Ex governor Francis Harrison Pierpont, first governor of West Virginia, died in Pittsburgh at his daughter Mrs. W. H. Siviter’s home after a brief illness. He had been frail for months, suffered a fainting spell Thursday, and died Friday night. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. at his daughter's home with burial planned in Fairmont, West Virginia Monday.
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Pittssurgh
Francis Harrison Pierpont
West Virginia
W. H. Siviter
Fairmont
W. Va
U S plans Aleutian coal station for Manila route
Statriz Wash March 25 The United States government tested coal from Alaska and plans a coaling station on an outer Aleutian island for ships bound to Manila. The Seattle Manila route is over 1 000 miles shorter than via Honolulu.
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Statriz
Wash
United States
Alaskan
Aleutian Islands
Manila
Seattle
Honolulu
McCoy Awarded the Decision in Staged Fight
In San Francisco on Friday night at Mechanics Pavilion the judges gave Kid McCoy the decision after 20 rounds against Joe Choynski. The match showcased McCoy’s cleverness speed and ring generalship from the opening round.
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McCoy
San Francisco
Kid” McCoy
Joe Choynski
National Athletic Club
Mechanics’ Pavilion
County Judge Kills Prominent Attorney in Robertson County
In Franklin Texas W A Gray a leading attorney and former public instruction chief was shot dead in front of his home. County Judge O D Cannon is the alleged killer who surrendered and was moved to Calvert to avert mob violence amid rumors of domestic scandal and rising public unrest.
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Commue
Davuas
Tex
Franklin
Robertson County
W. A. Gray
O. D. Cahnon
Cannon
Calvert
Reindeer Milker Becomes Job Mnemonic in West
In a Pacific slope town a Swede or Finlander candidate for a $20 a month cook post faced a verbal grilling. She could not bake bread or roast meat, but she declared she could milk a reindeer, a witty reply that stands as the tale’s punch line.
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New York
Pacific Slope
Brad
N. Y
Eureka Springs Hotel Ad Promises Pleasant Climate
An 1900s style hotel ad touts Eureka Springs Ozark climate and medicinal waters. It mentions cheap excursion rates and travel options via the Frisco line, inviting inquiries to J. O. Plankrt Room Arcade Century II or Frisco Office No 101 Northwest Saint Louis Missouri.
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Goom
Ozark Mooa
Vines
J. O. Plank
Room Arcade
Century ii
Frisco
N.way
St. Louis
Penny of the me The Sweet ng Explorers in the Arctic
An odd contrast of Arctic explorers and a product ad for Allen's Foot-Ease. The notice touts a free sample offer from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. It claims to cure chilblains sweating damp swollen aching feet and to ease tight shoes. Also mentions to cure corns bunions and ingrowing nails and that druggists and shoestores sell it for 2 cents.
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Penny
Arctic
Indianapolis
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Paradoxical Quote and Patent Medicine Adverts
The item compiles quotes about not fitting in with society and patience, alongside patent medicine claims. It contrasts remarks from the Philadelphia Record and Town Topics with a St Jacobs Oil advertisement promising relief from neuralgia and rheumatism during damp weather. The text reflects mid century editorial voice and commercial promotion.
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St. Jacobs Oil
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