Give Us Men and a Farce of Peapack Bandits
A Peapack tale combines Shifty Simmons greed with a circus fundraiser and a bank heist. Shifty plans a field rental, steals watches, and conspires in a townwide caper ending with a buried satchel and a fake philanthropy turn exposed. Amadee Pierson and Eph tame the plot, revealing the farmer’s wit and the thieves’ downfall.
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Lie
Amadee Pierson
Sin
Simmons
Ile
Eph
Josh
Interest in towns to support a good newspaper
A nationwide urge for local papers is argued, stating communities benefit more than they pay. It urges readers to demand a strong weekly paper with local ads and county circulation, else risk stagnation and wasted public funds on weak papers. It also warns about civic harm from petty notices and low standards.
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Anoretta
Ofice
Grand Jury
Atlanta Constitution
Household 7 in x Model Stove Blacking Instructions
Household 7 in x Model Stove Blacking directions advise mixing with turpentine or part turpentine and part gneolene. Clean rusty stoves with kerosene, then apply blacking with a soft cloth, polish with carpet tuft. Rub pipes with boiled linseed oil. warm stove for best results.
Guidelines for a Healthful Bedroom from 19th Century Telegraph
The Philadelphia Telegraph advises that bedrooms prioritize healthful sleep and cleanliness. Emphasize ample space, good air by top-opening windows, washable surfaces, bare floors where possible, movable beds on castors, firm springs, and a mattress that avoids sinking the sleeper into an cramped position.
Food Recipes and a Postage Stamp Bargain Tale
A mixed item features several cooking instructions for beef with tomatoes and onions, pineapple mousse, potato omelet, and strawberry shortcake with detailed steps. The piece ends with a small comic about bargaining for two cent stamps and a druggist accepting thirteen stamps for a dollar in a New York newspaper clipping.
Pope Leo XIII Dies After Prolonged Illness at Vatican
The aged Pope Leo XIII died at four minutes past 4 p.m. Monday after a long decline. Cardinals, relatives, and Papal Court members attended as he sank into unconsciousness and spoke a benediction moments before death. Medical bulletins noted grave, fluctuating condition with gradual end, while preparations for mourning and funeral rites were begun by Vatican officials and clergy.
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Leo XII
Papal Court
Lappont
Ney
Moe Fope
Vatican
Diestels
Che Stered College
Cardhiad Oregna
Gald Solem
Leon
Henge
Wistert
Oreglia
Rampoalla
Serafina
Vanutelli
Della Volpe
Vives
Oregna
Leo XIII
Cardinal Oregide
Sneed College
Gal
Caey
Leo
St. Peter's
le Ds
St. Peter’s
Professor W C Phipps Drowned While Hunting Near Crawford
Professor W C Phipps of the State University of Nebraska in Gagish literature drowned near Crawford Nebraska while hunting with Crawford residents. The party faced a cloud burst. Phipps could not swim and perished while others escaped.
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W. C. Phipps
W. C.phipps
State University of Nebraska, Wis
Crawford
Professor Phipps
National Labor Movements and Strikes Across Several States
Reports describe nationwide labor actions as unions organize at national headquarters in Chicago and other hubs. Miners in Adena halt work over disruptive pressure fears while wage concessions are negotiated in Shogston. Local signatories urge allied unions to support the transport and typographic workers amid broader labor unrest.
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Boxiakersaid
National Vinion
Chivago
Amie Federation of Labor
Adena
Shogston
Oot
Caton
Hottie
Syscowie
Elty
New Qouleans
Tan
Cormeiy Uilen
Uilen
Death of Pope Leo XIII Acknowledged by Rex Roosenvelt
The article notes the death of Pope Leo XIII and reflects on his character. It mentions the influence on religious circles and observers including President Roosevelt and a reference to his burial arrangements. The text references editorials and public notices surrounding the pontiff’s passing.
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Oyster Hay
S. J
Ronsevel
Feo
Solemn Communion and Night Tests in Illness of Powerful Figure
A report recalls an evening solemn communion with a cardinal presiding at a penitentiary setting. An exhausted Pope endured a sleepless night aided by stimulants, with doctors Mazzeni Hossoni and Lappon assisting as the illness worsened. Recovery hopes faded as complications grew. the patient’s condition deteriorated toward the end.
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Seraine Mittelli
Dontiteau
Mazzeni
Man Aoini
der. Hossoni
der. Lappont
Revere
Death of Vepato King Victor Bommanuel at Tacconigh Castle
Ruane and Premier Zanardelli telegraph the king’s death as shock spreads through the realm. The Othedal Gaiaette reveres Pope Leo’s long pontificate, while Premier Zanardelli orders funeral and state rites and instructs prefects to observe mourning and security measures across the kingdom.
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Ruane
Zanardelli
Victor Bommanuel
Tacconigh
Sds
Sls
Tula
Leo Atdds
Ainda
Hannes
Pope Leo
Hilstory
Zunardelii
Kingdon
Fragmented notes recount uncertain deaths and trials in 1900s era
The text lists alleged arrests and deaths in Seattle and other places, mentions a Mrs Grover Cleveland, a Virginia run affair, a U S court in Montgomery Alabama, a Mexico payment, a Brooklyn robbery, and a London like bench scene. It pieces together court actions, possible hangings, robberies, and identity mysteries with fragmented details.
Pope Leo XII Dies. President Mourns Loss of Pontiff
Washington reports the Pope Leo XII has died. The President and U S officials express sorrow and extend condolences to Cardinal Raimpollia and Vatican officials, noting the Pontiff's long reign, learning, and influence on Christendom.
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Washington
D. C
Rome
State Department
Suite Department
Cardimil Lumpollias
Vatican
Leo XII
Charserer
Papal Lineage Through Two Centuries Presented
Fragmentary OCR list traces papal electees and deaths across two centuries, naming Clement IX to Gregory XVI with scattered numerals and garbled letters. It notes a sequence of popes and epochs but lacks coherent dates or clear events.
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St. Peter
Pope Lee
Clement IX
Honmlet Net
Clement Tl
Egael Tel Viseer
Benedton
Clement XI
Clement Phas
Mus
Leo
Gregory XVI
Lus
Carnegie Seeks Britain Unity in Speech at Dingwall
Andrew Carnegie urged Britain to consider tariff policy and a strong empire in a Dingwall address. He argued the Anglo American alliance was vital to maintaining a united English speaking world and preventing the loss of global power.
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Londei- Andrew
Carnegie
Dingwall
Scot- Kind
Ain Empire
United States
Great Britain
Armemca
Louisville Fire Department veteran dies after bicycle accident
Wald Pinches, age unknown, long time head of the Louisville Fire Department and recent retiree on pension, was struck and killed in an accident in Louisville Kentucky. He served twenty plus years with the department and passed away after the collision.
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Louisvie, Ky
Wald Pinches
Lonisville Bie
Roosevelt issues card to end old age eligibility rule
President Roosevelt issues a new carder repealing old age eligibility in government security programs. The article notes physiological qualifications remain under review and changes apply to national security affairs.
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Roosevelt
Untitled Sports Notes From Distant Grounds
Fragmented report covers racing at Brighton and a motor event at Chaves River Park. Mentions Jowhey’s daughter owning El Hily, a new welph project, and reactions to American aid. References Newport Camry Club attempts and local weather influence on events.
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Sporting World
Vhola Walden Litthefield
Seven Seareuld
Webekbown
Jowhey
el Hily
Brighton
Lyehe eDoawehb
Zhu Pats
Albert Chucuplet
Chaves River
Cloydes
Newport Camry Club
Heth Conan Dirk
Kishineff Petition Rejected by Russia and U.S. Efforts
Cable reports Russia will not receive or consider the Kishineff massacre remonstrance. Secretary of State and President proceed cautiously. Russia views the matter as internal sovereignty and declines mediation. Other items note South African garrison plan and various regional briefings.
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Washington
DE. C
Russia
Kishine
State Department
John W. Riddle
St. Petersburg
Hiddelis
Riddle
Tay
Haj Care
United States
Eireles
Tornado Devastates Streator and Mendotte Causing Fatalities
A cyclone swept through Streator killing five and injuring many as it wrecked the Three I's Bridge trestle, Western Vulcan Iron Works, Adolph Stauber clothing mill, and multiple parks. Five died at Driving Park, with about fifteen hurt. Mendotte section reports four dead and ten injured as homes and barns were demolished.
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Streator
Three I's Bridge
Wulcan Iron Works
Adolph Stauber
Sill
Nelson Bivans
Harry Doyle
William Snyder
Richard Parcel
Willan
Brown
Bargaley
Princeton
Sheffietd
New Bedford
Mendotte
Botsdorff
P M Arthur Drops Dead at Winnipeg Brotherhood Banquet
P M Arthur Grand Chief Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers collapsed and died in Winnipeg while addressing a banquet. He rose to reply to a toast and said it may be my parting words before he fell and died minutes later. Born in Scotland in 1834 he came to Canada as a child and later worked on the New York Central Railroad for two decades.
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Amadee
Shhjtty
Anindee
First National Bank of
Ted
New York Evening
Sun
Brotherhood of Locomotive Ce
Fincera
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Arthur
Tecaure
Scotland
Tie
New York Central Railroad
New York Central
Congress set for November 9 extra session on finances
Senator Lodge said the extra session to convene Monday November 9 will tackle financial legislation after talks with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. The note cites Shaw and Whistler discussions as part of the agenda.
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Oyster Bay
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Shaw
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