Tragic Drowning Pair Spotted Before West Pitch Plunge
Eyewitness Miss Cobb watched two young women remove outer garments on Auburn shore and leap from the West Pitch rocks while a Bangor bound train passed nearby. Clothing and a brooch marked the scene as rescuers searched the river for bodies with no trace by afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnidies
Bat Auburn
Vives
Cobb
Bangor
Puheeman Washburne
Auburn
Washburne
Formar
Ira Foser
Miss Brown
Dias
Grick
Paronia
Uler
Massachusetts
Ruth
Canael
Passage on Germany and France in N S Herald correspondence
A fragmentary summary from the N. S. Herald describes contrasting postwar conditions in Germany and France. It notes German prosperity and commerce, while France faces political anger and renewed war talk, with remarks on public figures' influence and the impact of radical municipal actions.
Australian Romance in a Distant Lure of Love
A fragmented excerpt describes a English nobleman falling for a maid, a distant romance with marriage, a secret wedding, a daughter, and a journey to Botany Bay. The tale follows social constraints, disguises, tragedy, and evolving loyalties across decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Becky Sharp
Milord
Europe
Supior
Botany Bay
Ladyloke
Unclear Exchange Between Senators Reported in Washington
A fragment from Washington correspondence describes a meeting on an avenue with the dignified Goakling and Hon. William Kellogg of Louisiana engaging in a brief exchange as the scene unfolds near the Metropolitan. The dialogue appears garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Wiliam Kellogg
Louisiana
Thas
Arctic Expedition News from the Polaris Report
A private letter from an Arctic expedition member aboard the Polaris under Captain Hall describes movements after last contact with Congress officers. They reached Copenhagen via Danish vessel, then Hamburg steamer, with dog acquisition limited but usable. Polaris then to Upernavik, September 5, with Esquimaux and drivers sought. dogs and furs obtained. All on board well. winter quarters expected to yield supplies. Captain Hall far north, not heard from since. winter senddown anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball
Congress
Spernavick
Copenhagan
Disco
Dueorth
Proven
Cal App
Vroyen
Polaris
Upernavick
Esquimaux
Hall
Upernayick
The Morocco Slave Trade Exposed by Tangier Resident
A Tangier resident reports African children dragged through streets by a Moorish auctioneer amid a market day slave trade in Morocco. He describes scenes of force, fear, and exploitation as youths, the elderly, and women are paraded for sale while Britain’s anti slavery efforts fall short abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Morocco
England
Africa
Amnerica
Skin graft causes alarming tattooing across arm
An 25 year old man with a persistent arm ulcer received a skin graft from a negro donor. The transplanted skin healed the wound but later the donor’s darker pigmentation spread over about one third of the man’s arm. Doctors warn the change may continue suggesting capillary attraction influences pigmentation spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geatleman
Ida
Nine Infant Voyagers Cross Lake Huron in Boat Peril
Detroit Post reports a harrowing voyage of nine children carried from Rusk Falls to Canada. Four saved. one lost at sea as the boat, kept afloat by an old vessel and a shoe, drifted three days through hunger and exposure. Rescue brings some home to Port Huron while others face grim memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Hutén
Detroit’ Post
Rusk Falls
Canada
Kincardine
Ontario
Port Huron
Shubert
Paris
Drinks Showdown In Saloon Debate Between Systems
A misread passage describes a group of gentlemen in Troy New York debating whether the American or European method of treating was preferable. After a long argument they resort to a practical test by each man taking a drink separately and then together to compare effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
Crosby Opera House Rebuild Plans Begin Early Next Spring
Report outlines rebuilding Crosby Opera House by the man whose name it bears. Work to commence next spring with preliminary efforts already completed by McVicker. Project aims for a theater convenient for opera troupes and Chicago standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby, Opera House
Tobi
McVicker Hys
Chicago
Thomas Lorig
Philadelphia
Grage Methodist Episcopal
Parkhurst
unclear OCR fragment reports theft response and notices
Fragmentary text describes a crime report with a thief returning items and a letter promising a payment, all dated the same day. It mentions avoiding trouble and a fourth repayment, but the passage is garbled and names are unreadable.
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Demice
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
GEO. M, Lambert
Aix
Gener Seem
D. Campbell
Board of Supere Court House
Chippewa
Michael Hall
Chippewa Courty
Court House
Chippiewa Falls
Wis
M. Bingham
John J. Jenkins
City Hall
E. F. Martin
Justice Court
Crook's
Spring Street
J. J. Meles
T Law
FALES
Hippewa Falls
Jon LaPuance
Bay Street
Fred
Dahl
Chippewa County
Chas. G. Ermatinger
Daencan Creek Saloon
Ballmer & Saiiey
West En Claire
Levis, Latiner
WM. P. Bailey
A. Meggett
Union
Block
Barstow
Eau Claire
John A. Macdonald
U. S
A. RB. Barrows
Ueters United States
E. E. Wood
Banking and Exchange Office
van & of
Beu Claire
Barstow St
Gibson Post
A. M. Gregg
la v
Meme
Pepin
Gislark
G. Mairet
Chippeone Falls
Dee
Fe Okoper
Seit and Vicinity
Barnett
Bridge Street
Dep Bate
Nam
M. J. Howard
Ad Builder
Bonale & Coethle
Spring St
Cary
Sopitouty
Adler
Cdi
Ruele
Vanville, Wis
Mr. Adler
Me. Adler
Vaughn
Norton, Confectioners
Edy Ff
Ergene Es
Hetregul
Sshiraed
Mme
Cra Tee
Beitortat
Centre Street
Onte Mitchell
Aehiond
Corba
The
Chippewa Valley
Galland
Samimimak Seuo
Henry Cronk Ie
Crocerier
Martin's Drug Store
Jobmetat In
Hemingway
Antao
Britos
Hea Hy
Hlemingrar
Rs Ae Bowe
Eer
I. Oe
Theatrigay
United, States
Ostag
Duu
Hese
California
Tribune
Germany
France
N. S. Herald
Francé
Poids
Thieré
Arctic ‘Expedition
Childrenx
Sacramento Indy
Werdalf
Cerdar
Adéthes
Pinkerton
Pinker
Erton
Secret Service of
Army
Potomac
Jim
Parquette
Galle
McVicker
W. T. ‘Noble
Ilinois Central
Guilford, Cor
J.T. ¢Rich
Yehotel
Chu
Ang
Hotel Cay
Fateas
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