Grain carried to the mill on a horse in Lititz area
A farm twelve miles from Litiz Penn reports a local custom of loading grain on a horse for the mill. The grain sits on the right shoulder while a heavy stone balances on the left side, a traditional practice noted by the New York Mail and Express.
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One Armed Soldier in Court and a Bond of Comrades
A courtroom scene features a one armed veteran who cannot raise his right hand for an oath. He declares his left hand can swear, angering the judge who later learns the man is a soldier still marching under orders. The tale grows to a reconciliation between Shields and Hurst, former lovers and comrades, bound by shared sacrifice and memory.
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Minv
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Nashua
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Edward O. Blunt
Poper
George E. Holt
Blunt Gwee
Sulth
Southern Soldiers Braving Death to Shield Banner
In battle's tempest they stood side by side and freely died to keep our banner streaming. If the stars and bars went down the Southern soldiers braving death lost life and renown while their flag was waving.
Tornado Toll Mounts Across Oakland County Michigan
Two tornadoes struck southern central Michigan on May 27 causing extensive destruction across Oakland County from Groveland to Ortonville and Dryden. Dozens killed, hundreds injured, and property losses likely exceed a half million dollars with many farmhouses destroyed and entire towns obliterated.
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William Mitchell
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Glen Quick
Myrtle Quick
Now Quick
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Prescott Wilkins
Mayville
John Porritt
Mra
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Louis Porritt
Willam Kitchen
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John Wilkie
Mia
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Solitaine
Tom Bishop
Joseph Smedley
Canada
Walkerville
Ontario
Gurunne
Oklahoma
Seminole Reservation
Craneaton
Bo'clotk
Hirda Polat
Peary Aims Cape York Meteorite Expedition
Negotiations at St Johns Newfoundland with Arctic steamer Kite’s commander plan a voyage to Cape York Melville Bay to recover the great meteorite. R B Peary will lead a larger outfit with scientists to explore Southern Greenland while a second Pennsylvanian project is said to have collapsed. The Kite is bound for a whaling cruise.
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C.E
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Melville Bay
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Greenland
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Electric car disaster at Point Ellee Bridge Victoria BC
An electric car with eighty aboard plunged seventy five feet into Victoria's Point Ellee Bridge during a sham battle at Macau lay Point for Queen Victoria's birthday. Fifty or sixty were drowned as the vehicle, loaded with pleasure seekers, sank after tipping. Some escaped by swimming while others were unable to free themselves and perished.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Macaulay Point
Queen Victoria
Tragic Ferry Disaster Capsizes on Ohio River
A fierce hurricane and cloudburst struck Cairo and capsized the Kathrine ferryboat on the Ohio River. Thirteen passengers and two crew members, including the captain, drowned after the sudden squall hit as the boat waited to depart. The storm ripped roofs from the Opera House and Union Station. at Bird's Point Missouri, a church and ten other buildings were moved from their foundations.
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Growth of Bull River Industries Since 1893 Falls in Fall River Data
Fall River statistics from official sources show rapid industrial growth. Capital stock rose from 23,641,000 to 25,238,000 dollars, mills declined from 75 to 51, spindles increased to 2,833,091, rooms rose to 67,352, employees grew to 27,954, and cloth used reached 344,160 yards. The city claims about 1,600,000 spindles, the most in America, ahead of Providence with 1,550,000 and New Bedford at 1,244,000.
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Abbey Schoefel Grau Promoters Assign for Creditors
Abbey Schorifel Grau, once dominant in US grand opera for nearly fifteen years, assigned in New York City for creditors. Recent ventures flopped amid scandals. Metro opera profits offset by losses elsewhere. Firm's debts are estimated between 2300,000 and 600,000 with 148 noted as a more reliable figure. assets include contracts and valuable theater property valued at least $100,000.
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Clambake Shooting Kills Two in South Attleboro
In South Attleboro Mass a clambake ended with gunfire as Pawtucket men Michael Cowpers and Daniel Mountain were shot. Officer Nerney confronted Knot Connors during a brawl after a baseball game and fired, killing Connors. Mountain was wounded and died about twenty minutes later.
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Doctor Drummer Murders Mayor of Hot Springs
In Hot Springs Ack a violent death occurred after a confrontation between Mayor W. W. Waters and H. H. Martin a drummer. Martin, arrested for drumming offenses, argued over a fine and was fatally stabbed when Waters struck him with a knife. Martin died ten minutes later as bystanders watched. The incident follows ongoing tensions over the drumming element and city enforcement.
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Washington Storm Wrecks White House Grounds and Trees
A fierce storm lashed Washington with wind rain and hail, tearing down trees around the White House and damaging buildings. The President and advisers watched from the Cabinet room windows as destruction spread, leaving many of the citys celebrated trees and structures exposed to the damage.
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Senate Passes Fortifications and Defence Bill
The last but one general appropriation bill for fortifications and defence was approved by the Senate. It totals about 911 million dollars, roughly 25 million more than in the House. The main increase adds 49 tons of 3,110,000 dollars for gun and mortar batteries.
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