Wrecks on the Jersey Coast 1899 Lifesaving Feat Recited
The Jersey coast storms of February 3 1899 tested lifesaving crews at Stations No 2 4 11 and 12. The Bold rescues saved forty three men from wrecks including the E Babcock and the Augustus from Havana while crews battled surf guns breeches buoy and drifting debris under brutal conditions.
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Department of the Life Caving Service
Washington
Department of Fetals
Coast Patrol
Jersey Shore
Servicette de Folie
Atlantic
Jersey
Charles H. Valentine
van Lrunt
Babcock
Somers Point
van Bruot
Valentine
Arma
Havana
Brondelde
Curt
Garrett White
Rousera
van Brust
Potter
Sorosa
Surfman
Ferguson
Lockwood
Andro
Veasal
Station No. 4
Station No. 2
Stephen Harding
Harding
Kate Newman
Newman
George Taulane
Navesink
High Sea
Iro
Ahorn
Aha
Chadwick
Station 12
Station 11
No. 12
Alules
Taulane
Osthors
Mathe
Ann
Abe
Oll
Tau
Leeward
Fife Savers
Weebington
Epeben
Wolf and Bell Tale of Training and Rivalry
A historical fable describes a wolf habituated to bells and restraints. The bell’s ringing triggers recollection of a tethered past as a hunter’s experiment unfolds, leading to a surprising outcome and a broader lesson on control and instinct.
Utopia Near Washington: Capitol Heights Maryland Community
A humorous look at Capitol Heights Maryland a peaceful town of about 2000 residents near Washington where town hall dances plays and fairs anchor social life. The piece notes locals maintain simple entertainments quilting a Ladies Improvement League and an active citizens association guiding progressive measures.
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Ashington
Washington
Armadillon
Aithers
Midat
Capitol
Town Hall
Utopia
Columbia Fine
Dietetedt
Staty-fire
Capitol Heights
Mont
Ladies’ Improvement Association
Washington Mansion Fete Features Exploding Mines and Red Cross Martinet Pageantry
Mrs. Edward Beale McLean hosted a $50 000 fete in Washington with a staged mini battle of manikin soldiers amid detonations and rapid Red Cross response scenes. Eight hundred guests attended as elegant decor and ceremonial halls showcased royal level display and international guests including Mme Rackmeteff. Electric timing mines, fortresses, and ambulances created a dramatic hospital theater as a climax to a week of events for the Red Cross conference.
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Corpa
Red Cross
Edward Beale McLean
Washington
Ttalian
Hope
Mme. Rackmeteff
Bost
Thomas Walsh
Leopold
Belgium
New York
Red Cross Hospital
Midnight Suppers at Manor House Elevate Washington Socials
Washington society details a lavish Manor House event in Randle Highlands hosted by the French embassy’s naval attaché and a Viscountess. About 300 guests attended a dinner dance, with Venetian lanterns and a Maryland-style midnight supper. The piece notes rising demand for private invitations and the need for tact to limit guest lists.
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Randle Highlands
Washington
Versailles
St. Cloud
Paris
Maryland
White House
Executive Mansion
Frei
Try to Sing in Senate a sensational campaign demonstration
An attempted public singing protest near the Senate chamber was narrowly stopped after a quartet's voices were about to burst forth in a gallery. Capitol police warned the group and the press agent behind the stunt withdrew as alarms sounded.
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Senate
Arnie Hanadell
Jme
Music Publishing House
Deee
Guthwan Chan
Capitol
Oarrig Nation
Fragmentary civic note on routes and workers
Incomplete OCR text discusses working people and a rural route out of Wash Ambition. Mentions a carrier and baking related terms but lacks coherent details or events.
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Willies
Chrieting
Safe Laxative for Elderly People Promoted in Ad
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative for the elderly and children. It claims relief without disturbing the system and invites readers to request a sample from Dr W B Caldwell of Mon- t bell o Illinois. It mentions other products and quotes Saint Francis de Sales and a series of promotional lines.
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Caldwell
Preservation drive aims to save Frankfort’s red brick State House
A movement in Frankfort Kentucky seeks to preserve the 98 year old little red brick building on the State House square for its historic interest. Daniel Boone visited the offices there during his Frankfort visits and within two years the building would be 100 years old, making it the oldest state building in existence.
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Frankfort
State House Square
Daniel Boone
Weber and Beban Duel In Dressing Room Checkers
In Weber Fields dressing room Joe Weber and George Beban played a tense game of checkers. Weber mused he was training Beban for his stage entrance by beating him nightly. Beban retorted I owe you $1.90 in 12 weeks and hopes to settle it earlier.
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Weber Fields
Joe Weber
George Beban
Mr. Weber
Weber
Doctor Call Boy Incident At Chautauqua Assembly
The Mankato doctors agreed to hire a call boy during a Chautauqua, each paying. A doctor left the platform when called by the boy during Strickland W. Gilliland’s talk, prompting laughter and a comment that his brother had started the pattern.
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Mankato
Strickland W. Gilliland
Fort
Being a Baseball Star
A reflection on the demanding role of a big league player. The piece argues star status rests on both mental and physical feats, drawing fans and earnings from on field brilliance rather than glamour, noting salary declines as fame fades.
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Fane
Bee
Edward Lyell
Coffee blamed for malaria in old journal notes
Fragmentary 19th century dialogue suggests coffee linked to malaria and bilious fevers with claims of coffee addiction and repeated health impacts. The text references malaria, climate, and bodily symptoms but is garbled and lacking clear events or dates.
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New Jersey Coast
Wolf
Tamedion
Capital
Edward B. McLean
Francis de Sales
Garfield Toala
Man Cave
Posten
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