Woman Charged With Sending Threats Is Cleared
Mrs Harriet Dewitt of Raston Pennsylvania was tried in federal court before Judge McPherson on unsigned threats sent through the mail. The jury found her not guilty after the judge ruled the evidence inadmissible and questioned the government’s legal basis under 1780 laws.
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Philadelphia
Harriet Dewitt
Raston
McMiwison
United States District Court
Yeterday
Tettora
Malta
Ray
Rimerio
Raydor
Hadden
Evidansa Judee McPherson
Mio
Reamon
United Staten Cours
Nisa
Maeyidende
Han
Bryan at Panama Sees Goethals Dinner and Shipwreck Notes
The report recalls Robert Bryan visiting the Panama Isthmus region, dining with Goethals and inspecting the Prins Joachim wreck. Bryan notes a single lifeboat recovered, ongoing wireline work aboard, and plans to visit Pragil to see more details. He remarks on accident expectations and public sentiment, with anecdotes about observers and a judge of public opinion.
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Culebra
Paname
Dee
TV Ewo
Alen
Bryan de Heven
Atwoot Key
Matora
Goethals
Beyan
Pragil
Humor and misread directions in 19th century prose
A collage of clipped quotes satirizes miscommunication in old magazines. An aviator and patient mix up medical orders with comical results, while other snippets from Peabody and New York Press poke fun at misunderstanding and social foibles.
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Hwomce
Pax
Lippincott's
Silly Fragments and Quips Across Distant Papers
A collage of quirky quotes and clipped dialogue from newspapers. The items parody manners, romance, and self importance with snippets about editors, engagements, confidence, and humor. Contains odd spellings and truncated lines from multiple sources.
Christmas Store Ad Promises Wide Range of Ladies Goods
R S Johnson promotes extensive Christmas Store selections with Swiss handkerchiefs from 25 cents to 50 cents each, ladies waists and skirts including silk options, serges and broadcloth fabrics, silks and table linens priced from 25 cents to several dollars per yard, with multiple specials and stock on hand.
Renaissance Goods Towers Catalog Preview
A retail notice touts a wide assortment with prices from 1c to 81.25 cach. It advertises Irish crochet laces 10¢ each, aprons 25c, aviation caps 45c, ladies and children mitts 1 to Sue, skirts 50c to 1, kid gloves 1, sleeves and leggings priced widely, and sweater necks at 26 and 50c.
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Lawlies
Bargain Christmas Sale Offer Mix of Garments and Goods
A dense list of discounted items across clothing and household goods. Includes umbrellas for ladies and gents, children's wear, hosiery, sweaters, underwear, blankets, linens, eve items, ribbons, notions, jewelry, dolls, and related accessories priced well below typical retail. Numerous prices and sizes noted for a broad crowd.
Rugs and Curtains Sale Offers Furs and Novelties
A local shop advertises rugs and curtains with prices for Axminster rugs 9x12 at 10.50 and Biglow’s Brussels rug 22.50. It lists lace curtains 8.98 per pair, heavy portieres 3 to 10, 48 complete stock and new novelties for ladies and children. It promotes black furs and compares prices to Spax, including Jap mink and white furs, with some old neck pieces offered.
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Axminster
Biglow
University of Pennsylvania closes Hilprecht tablet controversy
The board of trustees announced the dispute over Dr Merman V Hilprecht is resolved and he is to be removed from the faculty. They stated no reinstatement is planned even if requested. European scholars and critics accused the university of mutilating Babylonian tablets from Nippur. The committee was chaired by George Wharton Pepper and included Morris and DieKann along with F Bi.
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Uniersity of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Board of Trustees
University of Pennsylvania
Merman V. Hilpracht
Hupracht
Nippur
Huprecht
Babylonia
Maria
Banvite
Gilpin Denies Escorting Nance Gwyn in New York
Philadelphia report states actor Charles Gilpin denied escorting dancer Nance Gwyn to a home entertainment at Mrs Jackson Gouraud’s. Gilpin claimed he was not in New York yesterday and has no knowledge of the arrangement.
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Alno
Nance Gwyn
Philadelphia
New York
Ha ‘Verza
Argentina
Charles Gilpin
Predertole Borwind Guinn
Jackson Gouraut
Glin
Long Dinan
Old Herman's House
Edinburgh
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Bryan
Panama
Wakhington Star
Yan Hive
Uute
Marin
Peabon's Weekly
Greas Ao
Waitiog
United States
Gloudy Albiatyy
Goudy
Atlante City
Bloway Hoxton
Chionzo Forres
New Orleans
Washington
Teabel
Judith
Mont O Foyaelé
Young Sloypington
Huatneas Opportu
Nittes
Walter
Walt
Vouinl
Grayson
Belleve
Blut
Efe
Silme
Bilgeins Alwaya Neema
Washington Star
Detroit
Piorsora
Dla
Cleveland Plain Dealer
R. S. Johnson
Santa Claus
Ladies
Kimonas
Corry
Department For Us
Ile
Agaoil
Elry
Roger
MR. Hilprecht
Gilpin
Gouraud
Paul Lacroix
Jobbins
Baltimore American
Reipious
Mr. Dorkins
Mallbran
Hopern
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