Youth Dies After Freight Train Incident Near Kemmerer
The body of Hubert Cortese was found on railroad tracks near the tunnel after a freight train ride gone wrong. Relatives from Randolph notified authorities. coroner and jury ruled accidental death due to the deceased's carelessness. Cortese, 46, was taken to Randolph for interment while the parents resided in Randolph, Vt.
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Keimmerer
Kemmerer
Ernest
Muarahbal Brady
Craw
Carnnhat
Cumberland
Chas
A. Carletmas
Frank Miller
Sam Potter
Corless
Randolph
Vinh
Are
Wyoming to Be Largest Cattle Country Says Douglas Ranchman
J J Hammond of Douglas says in Omaha that Wyoming will surpass other states as the great cattle region within five years due to cattle replacing sheep on ranges. He notes grasshoppers harmed ranges this year south of the South Platte, but cattle buyers in South Omaha are pleased with local sales and reject Chicago shipments.
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Omaha
Neb
Ave
Cremton
Wyoming
Montana
Hammond
Epets
South Platte
Mr. Hammond
James Maraden
Noth
Douglas
South Omaha
Chicago
Neburska
Sheridan Circus Damage Case Fined for License Violation
In Sheridan, a municipal court judge ruled against Frank Cook and associates linked to Barnum & Bailey, fining them 100 each for operating without a city license. The court found the claimed license contract invalid, as a lien license offer was not binding. City Attorney Downer led the case. appeal likely.
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Haterline & Lapflelche
Downer
Congressman Nye to retire from Congress in 1920s note
Minneapolis August 22 Congressman Frank M Nye announced his retirement from Congress saying he would quit due to insufficient accord with the Republican party. He did not specify future plans.
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Congress
G&g
Minneapolis
Minn
Frank M. Nye
Can
Repub
Northern Miners to Have Big Labor Picnic
SHERIDAN Aug 22 The Monarch miners voted to cooperate with other groups in the Labor Day celebration at New Acme. Carneyville Miners had planned a separate event but after new plans were announced, Carneyville and Monarch withdrew their parallel arrangements and joined the Acme grounds celebration.
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Sheridan
Monarch
Ystona
New Acme
CarneyVille
Hool
Acme
Millionaire Weds Third Wife After Divorces
Louis A Bryan, 54, Gary millionaire, marries 22 year old Winfred H. Harner in Los Angeles after divorces from his two previous wives. His second wife testified he forced her to shop in diamonds. she was awarded 25000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Louis A Bryan
Millonaire
Gary
Ind
Winfred H. Harner
Frank H. Tate
Bryan
Huge catch ensures ample fur for next winter
Paris reports an unprecedented fur harvest with about 4,500,000 squirrels and 1,400,000 white hares bagged, plus 12,254 beavers, 200,000 ermine, 100,000 blue foxes, 15,000 brown bears, 180,000 skunkes and 14,500 gray wolves. Analysts say fur will be exceptionally deep next season.
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Paris
Flenies
Test of Nerve in a Historical Courtroom Tale
A man recalls a desperate moment when he sought to marry his beloved against family opposition. He describes approaching the bride’s deaf father with twenty clerks present, explaining his request in a tense, public act. The scene highlights social pressures and personal resolve.
Wilson Addresses New Jersey Farmers on Tariff Effects
Governor Wilson spoke to New Jersey farmers about tariff rates, arguing that protectionist taxes raise costs for farm tools and clothing while not benefiting farmers. He urged farmers to claim more economic rent and endorsed postal express development and an agricultural banking system modeled after Germany.
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Washington
Wilson
New Joreat
New Jersey
Taft
Mr. Wilson
Chicago
Germany
Good Fishing in Galilee Detail byDr Gurney Masterman
Bible students learn sea of Galilee still yields good fishing. Dr Ernest Gurney Masterman, a physician who worked in Galilee, studied local fishes and reports 43 varieties in a recent book, twice the count of the British Isles. Fishermen pay a fifth of catch value, revenue split between the sultan and a Damascus pasha.
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Galilee
Sea of Galilee
Ernest W. Gurney Masterman
British Isles
Damascus
Thought for Women
A harsh critique traces the egret plume trade from New York to New Jersey and Philadelphia after bans in New York. It denounces dealers selling a mail order business to women who wear plumes as a symbol of beauty, noting birds killed and fledglings abandoned.
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New York State
Jersey
New York
Philadelphia
Syracuse Post-Standard
Bird Builds Nest in Human Skull Vault
A bird hag built a nest in a human skull found in a vault beneath a Rothwell church in Northamptonshire England. The bird entered via a ventilator and chose the largest skull, enlarging a hole likely first made by a battleax in old shelves of skulls.
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Rothwell
Northamptonshire
England
New York Sun
Claim of Suitor Questioned by Father in Absurd Bet
A humorous exchange shows Adelbert declaring he can run his four cylinder roadster 27 miles on a pint of gasoline, while the father asks if the suitor is qualified to marry and support his daughter.
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Adelbert
The Deviltry Begins Between the Sexes
A quotation attributed to George Meredith discusses gender relations. It argues that separation breeds mischief between men and women and that true happiness comes from unity, teaching couples to be one rather than prey on each other.
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George Meredith
Too Much Nose Joke Triggers Gentleoffice Change
A playful dialogue about a nose causing a bookkeeper's dismissal prompts a humorous workplace anecdote. The exchange hinges on the nearsighted clerk writing with his pen while rubbing out with his nose, illustrating a farcical supervision moment.
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Wobly
Artesian Wells Historic Water Sources Across Eras
The text notes long known artesian wells with Paris Grenelle as a famous example reaching 1796 feet depth and yielding 516% gallons per minute. It also mentions a Perth well sunk to 3100 feet in the 1870s.
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Grenelle
Paris
Perth
Prison Diet Choices Highlighted at Wandsworth Prison
The London Globe notes hospital diet options at Wandsworth Prison include champagne with teed, black currant jelly and soda water, signaling unusual selections for a hospital setting and prompting surprise at the menu.
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Wandsworth
London Globe
Personality Demanded Heauty May Win Ephemeral Suc
The note contends that a musical comedy actress’ lasting success hinges on a strong personality. Without allies and sustained appeal, fame is unlikely to endure.
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Heauty
Loudon
Dream Honeymoon Banter Between Mr Smith And Miss Antique
A witty exchange unfolds as Miss Antique teases Mr Smith about a dream of a private honeymoon trip. He replies he once dreamed similarly but cautions himself now, humorously noting he is more careful over his suppers.
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Mr. Smith
Foreaight Versus Wisdom in Life’s Castles and Dungeons
A reflective line notes that living each day with foresight is wise though sorrow may seem foolish when dreams rise like castles in the air. Sir John Lubbock’s quip highlights the tension between prudent planning and lofty, impractical visions.
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Sir John Lubbock
Hawthorne’s Desk Preserved in Salem Port Study
The desk Nathaniel Hawthorne used as surveyor of the Salem port remains carefully kept in the city by custodians. His $1,200 salary allowed comfortable living during a four year incumbency.
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Hawthorne
Deak
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Salem
Poor Consolation Quote on Eminent Men
A fragment quotes Madame de Lambert noting that seeking others' weaknesses can console those who feel inferior. The line reflects a philosophical Carter era reflection on envy and self worth.
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Madame de Lambert
Uncared-for Children a Menace to the State
A brief editorial warns that neglected children grown to adulthood will burden the state with social problems. It argues for early intervention and better child welfare to avert long term costs and crime.
Man Drinks Car Pet Tacks After Thirsty Night
A Pennsylvania man awoke with intense thirst and drank a pint of carpet tacks. The tale notes he should have chased it with a hammer, as recounted by the Toledo Blade.
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Pennsylvania
Rubber Tree Note Describes Valveble Oli Yield
A fragment notes a rubber tree yield linked to Valveble Oli and references Husedd of Inquaallily. The text hints at a comparison showing inferior quality or yield but lacks clear context or details.
A House for You
An old quotation advises choosing a home with care and striving to own it through effort. It urges humility and steady work to enjoy a modest, well managed dwelling, while noting personal satisfaction comes from the process of building it.
Woman voter debates duty and marriage in civic life
In a domestic scene, Mrs. Cabot plans to vote in a school board election while debating a wife’s role. Miss Millent urges Mrs. Cabot to vote for the suffrage cause, and Arnold Russell is drawn into a dinner plan to cultivate a romance as part of a social plot.
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Mins Millent
Mra. Cabot
Mise Millent
Miss Millent
Mrs. Cabot
Arova
Mia
Ely
Nelly Cabo
Belle Ely
Hannah Millent
Jim
Dick Cabot
Nelly
Arnold Russell
Hannah
Russell
Sly
P Arnold
Mr. Russell
Mre. Cabot
Mima Wientene
Nelly Cabot
Mia Millent
de Koven
Wrong number mix up at Newark News
In a Newark News item a caller mistakes the Young Women's Christian Association for a brewery, repeatedly contacting the YWCA and apologizing for the disturbance as he tries to reach a friend at a brewery. The exchange highlights unintended misdial humor and cultural notes.
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John
Young Women’s Christian Association
Newark News
Scientific Facial and Scalp Treatments Arranged
Clara A. Ligier of 411 W 19th Street requests telephone contact at 817 to set up scientific facial and scalp treatments.
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Clara A. Ligier
19Th Street
The Editor at the Circus and Odd Ball Ad Figures
The editor of The Chows By the Way attends a circus week show at the Aippodroma racos. Riders include cowgiria Mattoans Texicane motehacks Cossacks and Oriental riders with bold Steppes and Deathland performers. A witty exchange labels a rider as Kurd while a Witching Hour line ponders a sweater whey.
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Cowgiria
Steppes
Deathland
Dolly
Saya
Cleveland
Good Taste and the Boundaries of Decorum
The passage laments lax standards of behavior and speech, praising true good taste and restraint. It contrasts past brutal jokes with present attitudes, urging finer people to maintain proper limits in speech and conduct to avoid scandal and foolishness.
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