Missouri Floods Subside As Rivers Fall
Missouri and Kansas rivers drop at Kansas City signaling end of worst floods in western Missouri and eastern Kansas. Rail schedules near normal. Vienna notes the suicide of Paron Oskar Rothschild, youngest son of Albert Rothschild, aged twenty one, amid a troubled love affair.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Kansas
Vienna
Paron Oskar Rothschild
Albert Rothschild
Rothschild House
Haron Oskar
Notice of Administration in Fountain County
Notice is hereby given that the executor signed has been appointed and qualified by the circuit court of Fountain County Indiana as administrator of the estate of George Ackerman late of Fountain County deceased. The Fountain Trust Company is administrator and Jotu BK. Martin is attorney for estate.
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Circuit Court
Fountain County
Indiana
George Ackermar
Fountain Trust Company
Kansas City Home Rule Amendment Fails in Election
Tuesday's vote goes against the home rule change for Kansas City charter. Edward Payson Weston, famed ocean to ocean pedestrian, expects arrival in San Francisco this afternoon. Storms ease in the wheat market as Chicago prices slump amid hot belt conditions. Top farmers in George report anxiety over boll weevil appearance. Wells Fargo and National Express merger to take effect in October. L Iscutty of Toledo elected imperial prince at Asheville convention of Knights of Khorassan.
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Kansas City City
Edward Payson Weston
San Francisco
William Iscutty of
Toledo
The
Dramatic Order
Knights O of Khorassan
Asheville
N.C
Sparks of a suspected murder grip Fountain County
The report mixes a county coal bidding notice with a startling murder-suspect tale. Harry Brockhofen is blamed for Cecil Cuthbert’s disappearance near Elkhart with police investigation expanding to Chicago and Columbus. Detectives report a found body bearing murder indicators near Elkhart.
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Columbus
Harry Brockhofen
Ana Thomas
Cuthbert
Elkhart
Ind
Aocar
Brockhofem
Chicanzo
Cecil Cuthbert
Harry Broekhofen
Broekhofen
Cecil
O. K
Chicago
Lake Shore & Michison Southern Railroad
Jet
Hind
Fountain County Indiana Seeks Bids for Bridge Projects
Notice to bidders for construction of Burnside’s Bridge in Fulton Township Horley Bridge in Mill Creek Township Butline Arch in Wabash Township and Cade Bridge repair in Wabash Township. Bids due by 6 oclock P M on July 19 1904 with bonds and compliance to plans at the Fountain County Auditor's office Covington Indiana.
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County Dail
County Poor Farm
County Court House
Indiana
Covington
Board of Commissioners
Fountain County
Gray
Iindiana
Ofice of the Auditor
Fulton Township
Millcreek Township
Horley
Wabash Township
Cade
James Copeland
Lewis Wagoner
William B. Meyers
Widows Caps Edict From Ancient Rome Cited
Discussion recalls an ancient decree under Tiberius ordering widows to wear specific caps, with penalties of imprisonment for noncompliance. The note connects the tradition to Julius Caesar era customs and public etiquette.
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Julius “Neser
Shooting Birds and Refugee Influence Cited in Irish Decline
Fragmented note claims shooting wild birds ties to Irish decline due to French refugees arriving after a revelation of a historical edict. The text links this to a supposed artistic practice and a decline tied to foreign influence.
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Smith
Erry
Phe Mshed da Udis
Niaotes
First Pedaled Bicycle Built About IN Years Ago
A note on bicycles records the first pedal powered bicycle dating to around IN era. The fact cites the invention milestone and early cycling history.
Oldest New York public building Saint Tuant's chapel noted
St. Paul's New York cites Saint Tuant's chapel at Broadway and Fulton Street as the oldest public building. It dates to 1766, a decade before the Declaration of Independence.
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New York
St. Tuant’s Chapel
Broadway
Fulton Street
Fragmentary note on honors and decorations abroad
The text references England exclusive honors in Victoria, a mention of France’s Legion of Honor, and unclear phrases about decorations and awards. The fragment lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable individuals.
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France
Legion of Herrer
Land and Water Proportions Vary Across the World
The article notes that seas cover about three times the area of land globally, highlighting the vast extent of oceans compared with continents and islands. It discusses the uneven distribution of land and sea across different regions and climates.
Elizabethan Sumptuary Customs on Woolen Capes
A garbled note recalls a 16th century rule where wearing tints classified as luxury allowed only certain people to wear woolen capes. It mentions penalties on Sundays and holy days for noncompliance and hints at efforts by local cap makers or guilds to enforce attire standards.
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Elizabeth
Euahunad
Exotic quotes and dubious remedies in a late publication
A collage of aphorisms and product pitches appears in a newspaper fragment. It promotes Foley's Urine Laxative for digestion and liver help, claims superiority to pills, and ends with a reflection on friendship and an exotic plant reference.
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Fates
Foley
MOC. Vanlorn
Dr Shoop’s Remedy Offers Free Trial Plain Talk
A Racine Wisconsin booklet promotes Dr Shoop’s Remedy with plain talk and practical advice. The ad urges readers to try a free trial and share the help with a discouraged friend seeking relief from failed remedies.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Will Maintain Old Road Year Round
A Swiss decision ends the seasonal closure of the old road. The change cures winter inconvenience and keeps the route open throughout the year.
Chicago's World Exposition Opens to Record Attendance
Crowds flood the Riverview Exposition as up to a million visitors view the sprawling grounds. Daylight crowds pour through gates from trains boats and streets to witness grand pavilions waterways and white-tasselled buildings amid musical bands and festive attire.
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Chicago
State Street
Icebergs and their hidden mass below water
The text notes that for every cubic foot of an iceberg above the water, there are eight cubic feet submerged, illustrating the large hidden portion of icebergs beneath the ocean surface.
Five Personal Taxes in Ejolland
Five taxes are listed for Ejolland: Government tax covering business income and capital, city income tax, and provincial tax. The description outlines the main categories of personal taxation imposed by the jurisdiction.
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Ejolland
Haydn's Drum Preserved Since 174 Festival
A drum once played by Haydn at a festival in 174 remains preserved at Hanibure, attracting interest from scholars and visitors.
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Haydn
Hanibure
Frightened to Death in Illinois Lake Tragedy
Miss Mamie Davey of Chicago is found dead in Klinver Lake near a rowboat. Claude Hunt, a young farmer who took her for a ride, is missing after the boat was found anchored with her body nearby. Searches along the shore and lake drag failed to locate him. The body showed no water in the lungs and no evidence of foul play discovered.
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Sturgis
Mich
Mamie Davey
Chicago
Klinver Lake
Claude Hunt
Miss Davey
Hunt
Unknown factions discuss the boomerane weapon use
In fragmented notes the Austerthin and Beyothins clash over boomerane deployment. The Austerthin aborizgines are cited as rare users, while Beyothins appear to know much about the weapon and broader affairs.
Gravity Theory Credits Conflicting Early Ideas
A description notes gravitation as Newton's discovery but credits Kepler with ideas developed seventy years earlier, referencing Galileo and later gate and LGNT phrasing as disputed origins.
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Newton
Royal crown jewels recount from ancient regalia
The crown of Great Britain was assembled with diamonds rubies emeralds sapphires and 4 large pearl studs. Jewels were taken from old crowns and supplied by command of the queen. The piece contains 273 small pearls 147 table dilations 272 rose diamonds 1805 brilliant diamonds 5 rubies 11 emeralds and 17 sapphires.
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Great Britain
Quietly Preparing For War in La Paz Bolivia
July 14 report from La Paz says conditions are calmer as the government rejects Argentina's decision and accepts part of the territory as belonging to Peru. Fears of war and shortages push citizens to buy heavily while Peruvians depart with the cost of their travel covered by Lima.
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LaPaz
Bolivia
Argentina
Peru
A Dutch Custom Signals Health Alert at Door
A fragment describes a white muslin tied on a bell handle to warn visitors that a cane of infectious disease is in the dwelling. The cue signals precaution by Blothend Informs to visitors.
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Blothend
Early beliefs on Earth's shape in ancient times
The text notes that the earth being round was not widely accepted in Columimbus era. It references Thales, Taniht, and Pytheoras as early proponents who demonstrated the theory centuries before the Christian era.
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Columibus
Thales Taniht
Pythecoras
South African Winter Begins In Late April
The South African winter starts at the end of April and runs through September, marking a cooler season in the region.
Elks Elect Officers In Grand Lodge Session
Los Angeles June 14 the grand lodge of Elks elected Exalted ruler James A Sammis of Lemars Iowa leading knight Warren G Sauvres of Wabash Indiana lecturing knight J D Jones of Scranton Pennsylvania secretary Fred C Robinson of Dubuque Iowa treasurer Edwin R Leach of New York trustee Perry A Clay of Denver tyler Charles L Dicker of Bemidji Minnesota inner guard A M Taylor of St Augustine Florida
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Los Angeles
Cal
Grand Lodge of Elks
James A. Sammis
Lemars
Warren G. Sauvres
Wabash
Ind
J. D. Jones
Scranton
Fred C. Robinson
Dubuque
Edwin R. Leach
New York
Perry A. Clay
Denver
Tyler
Charles L. Dicker
Bemidji, Minn
Inner Guard
A. M. Taylor
St. Augustine
Fla
Parepa's Voice Dominates Boston Jubilee of 1800
In Boston during the peace Jubilee, Mme Parepa Rosas voice stood out amid a chorus of thousands and an orchestra of over a thousand instruments. The event drew an audience comprising about forty percent of the city’s people.
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Boston
Mme. Parepa Rosas
Fez Seized by Tribesmen as Hafid Fate Uncertain
Tetuan dispatch reports Roghi led rebellious tribesmen in attacking Fez and forcing entry. Looting followed while merchants fled to Mequinez. Mulai Hafid’s fate remains unknown.
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Madrid
Tetuan
Roghi
Fez
Mequinez
Mulai Hafid
Uninhabited Selands Between Madagascar and India
A study notes there are about 16 000 islands between Madagascar and India with 800 inhabited. Most islands could support population though few are settled.
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Madagascar
India
Grasscloth Zrass Growth Yields High Poundage Per Acre
The grass grows very thickly and is usually cut in the second or third year after planting. It reaches four to five feet in height and, with proper care and favorable conditions, yields about 3 000 pounds per acre.
Fulton Township Trustee Announces Weekly Office Hours
Trustee Jos Starkey states he will be in his residence in Cates Indiana each Saturday to conduct all Fulton Township business. The notice invites residents to meet with the official for township matters.
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Cates
Ind
Jos, Starkey
Fulton Township
Indianapolis seeks Taft visit on western trip
At the Indianapolis Board of Trade meeting officials decided to ask President Taft to include Indianapolis in the itinerary of his proposed western trip this fall.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Taft
Postal Law Says State Names Not Needed on Mail
The Mexican postal law does not require the postal department to deliver mail addressed to a city when the state name does not appear. This rule affects how mail is sorted and delivered, reducing dependency on explicit state identifiers in addresses.
A Rough Diamond in Plain Appearance
A rough diamond is described as resembling gum arabic in color and texture, appearing dull and uncut yet holding potential value beneath its coarse surface.
Household Hints for Cleaning and Care
Household hints advise using alcohol to remove candle grease and keeping tacks in bottles to save time searching boxes. Wooden tubs aid washing glass and delicate china with less breakage. An inverted wooden chopping bowl prevents splitting, and placing a flat tin lid under a worn iron pot stops food from burning.
Queen's Magnificent Robe Shown With Siam State Pride
Each year the queen of Siam wears a state robe regarded as the most magnificent in the world. The garment symbolizes royal ceremony and national pride.
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Queen of
Siam
Tales of Cities
New York city pays 132 dollars per minute to over 50 000 servants. Chicago urges physicians to report contagious diseases. two physicians fined 10 dollars each for missing diphtheria cases. Manchester inland but ship canal worth over 80 600 000 dollars makes it a port for ships under 600 feet.
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New York City
Chicago
Manchester
Corncobs as Cattle Food Used in India
Ordinary corncobs sell for 16 cents per 80 pounds in India. They are ground to a coarse meal mixed with molasses and used as cattle feed.
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India
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