Moneyed W W's Let Loose First
Kin speaks for the gang and describes a jungle fund used to buy beer as the hoboes plan. The roll list includes Myer Fredkin, J Kaback, J Scott, J Brown, P Murray, T F Thorne, Phil Engle, John Hudson, James White, G J Bourg, George Melling, F Phair, H Lobade, J Pulaski, E Meevers. They range from 20 to 50 years old. Chief McClement sends the group with eight loaves to reach Greeley by noon.
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McClement
Fredkin
Myer Fredkin
J. Kaback
J. Scott
J. Brown
P. Murray
T. F. Thorne
Phil Engle
John Hudson
James White
G. J. Bourg
George Melling
F. Phair
H. Lobade
J. Pulaski
E. Meéevers
Nute
Speer
Greeley
The Blue and the Gray in Praise of Each Other's Heroism
Reunions of regiments and squadrons unfold as veterans recall deeds from the Civil War. Confederate and Union comrades mingle amid memories where death once stood on the fields and even grass blades seem to witness their shared past.
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Pickett
Veterans recount first July fight at Gettysburg encampment
North Carolina veterans from Merediths Iron Brigade and Pettigrews brigade met near the Union camp edge to relive the most deadly clash of the first three days of fighting. About 100 veterans fell ill in the big tent as heat hit and ambulances and relief stations buzzed. Governor Cox of Ohio arrived with aides.
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Meredith
Iron Brigade
Pettigrew
North Carolina
Spanglers Woods
Pickett
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania Health Department
Micagga Wells
New York
Army
J. D. Albert
Washington, D
United States Pension Office
Albert
Christopher Yates
Latrobe
Pennsylvania State Health Department
County Court House
Cox
Ohio
Personal Crisis Linked to Poison Death in Red Springs
A man in Red Springs faced financial hardship and personal crisis leading to suicide by poison. A note to H R Stotler of Piedmont mentions queer spells and fear of insanity, while an examination by Coroner Beard suggests poor health rather than intentional self harm. Thelanthanum was bought in the East for toothache.
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Smith
Red Springs
H. R. Stotler
Piedmont
Jones
Beard
Hearst family travels west by Union Pacific deluxe
William R Hearst and family rode the Union Pacific deluxe through Cheyenne on a pleasure trip to California. One member was in London and another in Rome, with President Wilson seeking a chance to turn over a ROW PAC. Ex Governor Braxton Bragg Comer of Alabama says he was the best Alabama governor.
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Hearsts
City
William R. Hearst
Hearst Newspapers
Union Pacific
London
Rome
Wilson
Braxton Brags Comer
Alabama
Labor Leaders Reportedly Targeted by Brandenburg Duping Plan
A sensational briefing alleges Melville Gompers met with Brandenburg who posed as head of a manufacturers bureau aiming to expose labor leaders. Brandenburg urged a confessional statement and retirement for Gompers to cripple the AFL, promising financial security.
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Gompers
Brandenburg
Duncan
Federation
French Politician Rocnefort Dies at 82 in Le Bains
Henri Rocnefort a longtime figure in French politics died in Le Bains at age 82 from a complication of maladies. The obituary notes his public life and hints at enduring values beyond wealth.
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Les-Bains
France
Henri Rocnefort
Opium Conference in The Hague Opens Second Session
The Hague July 1 representatives of 44 nations resume the International Opium Conference opened by Dutch Foreign Minister Reneke de Marees Van Swinderen. A Dutch delegate is permanent president. US delegates include Lloyd Bryce Dr Hamilton Wright Gerritt J Kolen and Gerald Seldomridge as work focuses on ratifying the 1892 general convention and enforcing ratifications while urging cooperation to curb rising drug use.
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Hague
Netherlands
Jonkher Reneke de Marees van Swinderen
United States
Lloyd Bryce
Hamilton Wright
State Department
Gerritt J Kolen
Michigan
Gerald Seldomridge
Bowlegs Debate and Odd Epitaphs From Local Tale
The house weighs the degree of bow leggedness in various locals. Tom McNeal backed Cyrus Blunk a problem bowlegged figure who once lived in Kansas. A humorous tale claims Blunk wore pants to bed to avoid frostbitten knees and that a coffin would not fit him, so a water tank section was used. Also notes meerschaum meaning sea foam, from the Black Sea.
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Tom McNeal
Cyrus Blunk
Kansas
Tom
Blunk
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Latin American Universities Earliest Foundings Listed
The article notes that Latin American and related universities predate the United States. It cites Mexico and Lima credited as 1851, Santo Domingo 1508, Bogota 1672, Cordoba 1015, and Bu ere 1629 as early foundations.
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Bio
United States
Mexico
Lima
Santo Domingo
Bogota
Cordoba
Buere
Garbage Slag Promises Safe Incineration Storage
A fragment notes that incinerated garbage slag is valued for sealing gaps between ceilings and doors in warehouses. It claims the material is sterile and free of sulfur, posing no harm to stored goods.
A Striking Costume At An Evening Party
Ardeey Smith comments on Mrs Grote entering the room wearing an eccentric costume crowned by a rose colored turban. He mutters he now understands the word grotesque to his neighbor in the crowded room.
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Ardeey Smith
Potatoes and Cloth: At Home Oil Paintings Care
A home cleaning tip suggests using a cut potato to clean oil paintings then wiping with water, drying, and finishing with a polishing using silk. The method emphasizes gentle steps to preserve the artwork and avoid damage.
Bellini Love Tragedy From Early Years
The young Bellini fell for the daughter of a Neapolitan judge. Her father rejected the romance due to his position. Later, after Bellini gained fame, the judge sought atonement, but the composer refused, ending the lives of two men who cared for him with pride.
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Bellini
Spick and Span Origin Tied to Cloth Stretchers
The phrase spick and span comes from a practice of stretching new cloth on spikes and span stretchers, reflecting a tidy, well-made finish. The term traces to seventeenth century shipbuilding and cloth-dyeing traditions, illustrating neatness as a valued standard.
World Religions by Population
The passage lists global adherents by faith: Christians about 400 million, Buddhists 500 million, Muslims 800 million, Confucians 100 million, Hindus 200 million, leaving about 1 million semi civilized peoples whose beliefs are unclear or hard to classify.
Lobsters From Rounny and Kuala Afloat in A Colorful Tale
A fragmented report describes lobsters from Rounny and Kuala in a vivid color frame. The text hints at small details and a quirky note about Tony and a taro element, but the meaning remains unclear.
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Rounny
Kuala
Tony
Taro
land purchase tale from early colonial era
Inaccurate OCR notes recount a colonial land purchase involving Peter Minuit and Native Americans. The fragment hints at a monetary bargain and lingering rights, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent events or dates.
Gas Stove Toasting Pan for Efficient Bread Toasts
A cheap durable top accessory for stoves offers toasting without danger of burning bread. Describes a wire basin used on a stove for even browning and safe operation.
Doctors' Incomes Decline Amid Rising Medical Costs
Fragmentary text notes doctors face shrinking earnings as hospital and supply costs rise, complicating practice finances. Possible reference to care access concerns and economic pressures on physicians.
Firat Graveyard Tale From New York City
A fragmentary note describes the firat graveyard in New York City, locating it near Whestile and Very Street. It mentions a sandstone sink and bones, with references to exotic names and odd artifacts, indicating an old burial site with unclear dates.
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New York
New York City
Green Turtle Habitat Along Magdalena Bay Coast
The green turtle inhabits extensive stretches along the Magdalena Bay coast in Lower California. It lives in numerous locations, relying largely on its feeding grounds and coastal environments.
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Magdalena Bay
Lower
California
Ill Fated Vessel President Sails From New York
The steamer President bound for Liverpool with 196 persons aboard disappeared after leaving New York in 1641, never heard from again.
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President
New York
Liverpool
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