Pekin’s Musical Doves and Odd Funeral Wagon
The article describes Pekin's doves wearing chao tail instruments creating eerie music as they fly, explaining the device and its claimed protective purpose. It also notes Philadelphia’s autobain hearse, first used at Norwood Cemetery, where a horse frightened and toppled tombstones. The piece closes with a brief remark that doctors and lawyers proposed amending the Constitution.
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Pekin
China
Philadelphia
Norwood Cemetery
Contrasts at the Paris Exhibition and Medicinal Claims
The article surveys unrelated items from fashion to medicine including Italian taste versus Northern delicacy, a new Swiss watch regulator, Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar warranty, various quack adverts, and anecdotes about a chimney sweep heckling a candidate. It notes colonial jute mills, a boat proposal, and Baden Powell praising cold tea for stamina.
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Westminster Gazette
Valvette
Norway
Sweden
Seleuca
Hall
D. F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Dru 9
Toc
Funitve Ware
India
Combination Lamp-Post Adds Fire Hydrant Tap Alarm Box
A new England lamp-post combines a fire hydrant tap and dire alarm box. The hydrant serves fire use fillng watercarts and street flushing. a small tap provides domestic water. A water meter and siphon at the bottom shut off water to prevent freezing, showcasing multifunction urban design.
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England
Courageous Engineer Saves St Paul From Disaster
John Anderson first assistant engineer acted at the lever to disconnect the starboard engine as the St Paul struck a sunken obstacle. Explosions and machine shocks followed before Anderson halted the starboard engines, allowing the ship to limp to port safely. The vessel carried 316 cabin and 245 steerage passengers en route to Philadelphia for repairs at Cramps shipyard.
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New York City
John Anderson
St. Taul
Omrtie St Maul
Self
Anderson
Righe Dioent
St. Paul
Southampton
Cherbourg
O Cramps
Philadelphia
Court Scene Turns Grim as Prisoner Is Sentenced to Ten Years
In General Sessions Court Judge Barhalow abruptly sentences Johnson, convicted of assault, to ten years hard labor in State prison as laughter fades and a distraught wife pleads for mercy. The proceedings reveal tension over the abrupt ruling and the impact on the defendant’s family.
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New
Court of General Sessions
Barhalow
Johnson
Tess
Shin
Hayemer
Tae
Phen
Joseph Debusen
Mitchel Dhe
Lily
Barkatow
Leopold
Belgium
Secur T Soo
Kenosha
Amerca
Cothirdee
Colive
Liretimer
Penn Owl
Berne
Switzerland
Diadgeo
Lee Weathers
Pete
Huive Dat
Boa Itereatse
Agate
Pudsiuta
Funeral of General Stryker Draws State Leaders
The Adjutant General William S. Stryker’s funeral at the First Presbyterian Church in Trenton drew Governor Voorhees and four former governors, with a large military escort and a Major General salute from the State House. The service was attended by prominent state figures and officials of the National Guard.
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William S. Stryker
First Presbyterian Church
Trenton
Voorhees
Newell
Ludlow
Werts
Griges
Gilmore
Sewell
National Guard
Stryker
State House
Rice Ploy Confession in New York Rice Case
Sensational developments unfold in the Rice case as Charles F. Jones, private secretary to William Marsh Rice, claims Patrick plotted murder with an anesthetic and staged Rice’s death. Jones says he assisted then attempted suicide in Tombs jail after a voluntary confession to Assistant District Attorney Osborne.
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Rice
New York City
Patrick
Milionaire
Dentes
Charley F. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Jones
Osborne
Albert T. Tutrick
New York Attoriney
Hice
Hereeerteteonex
Org
McClusky
Mr. Rice
Mr. Mice
Mr. Patrick
Mr. Iee
Tatrick
Powers Agree On China Align With Anglo German Pact
Washington special reports the major powers have aligned on the Anglo German agreement. Italy and Austria are expected to follow, while Japan has given unconditional assent. Britain Germany Italy Austria and Japan accept all terms. the United States France and Russia back the open door and China’s territorial integrity but defer on the third clause pending future steps.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Austria
Germany
Japan
Great Britain
United States
France
Russia
China
Bohemia
Moravia
Hechtung
Nankin
Botha
Cape Colony
Free and United Presbyterian
Scothand
Ramos
Mad
Edward Treary Stuart Blight
Sevwath Oor Darnley
London
John Alex Dowle
Chicago
British War Office
South Africa
Lord Grosvenor
Serat
Koumatta
Prussia
Shakir Pasha
Turkey
Berlin
Cuanada
Pekin
Thissit
Bender Abts
Taslie
Londen
Hhr
Poregen
Lord Lausidawne
Patippines
Gaba
Sportanai
Leiden
Toads
Indicted for Murder in Grand Jury Findings in Fasanic County
The Grand Jury indicted Walter C. McAlister George J Kerr Andrew Campbell and William A Death on murder charges and a separate assault count each after examining six witnesses in Jennie Bossebieter’s death. The unanimity reflected the court's guidance from Judge Dixon.
Creamery and Groceries Prices and Stocks Displayed
A long list of dairy, meat, produce and tobacco prices. Includes creamery items like full cream and fancy, beans, peas, fruits, dressed poultry, live stock, and tobacco demand notes. Contains numerous per unit prices, baskets and barrels for various regional items.
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West
State
Penn
Concord
Niagara
Enat
ASD
Brno
Jersey
Long Island
Colery
HTC
Havana
Sumatra
Porto Rico Crop Report Weather Favors Vegetables
The weekly weather crop bulletin for Porto Rico notes very favorable conditions for vegetable growth. Heavy rains hinder farm work but benefit crops like cane. storms and lightning cause localized damage including deaths and telegraph pole strikes.
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Washington, D. C6
Porto Rico
Cathe
Cotton Yield Rise in Central Asia and Trade Shifts
Official data show the cotton area in Russian Central Asia up thirty percent this year with an estimated crop of 11,000 poods, about half of Russia's requirement. The report notes improving cotton industry conditions, potential rise in exports, and linked steel and shipping developments in Halifax and Northwest ports, alongside retail and wholesale activity across Minneapolis, St Louis, and Pittsburgh markets.
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St. Petersburg
Huasin
Smallpox Ravages Remarked On Indian Reservations
The Indian Commissioner observes intensified smallpox outbreaks on Indian reservations. Other items note General Otis ordered to Chicago, Treasury October surplus of 3 051 067, and US actions abroad including consular duties and marine seizures in Asia.
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Elwell
Otis
Chicago
Department of Lakes
Treasury
Navy Department
Brooklyn Navy Yard
McKinley
Chin Hoey
Rutland
Vt.) House of Correction
Holloway
St. Petersburg
State Department
Russia
J. P. Morgan & Co
United States
Tien Tala
Chine
Ad writers aim for concise plain language in ads
A Dry Goods Economist notes a Scottish prediction that ads will shed redundancy and fill space with plain direct words. Raymond Crane, five, was freed after his leg wedged in a five foot water pipe when tickling his foot with a straw caused him to wriggle free.
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Raymond Crane
Wile
Raymond
Chicago Dispatch
The Gloomy View and a Chinese Empire Penal Code
A pessimistic note from Youth's Companion contrasts joy with unhappiness in life and a neighbor laments extra cleaning after repainting his mansion. The text adds a claim that the Chinese empire's penal code is two millennia old with about twelve thousand executions annually.
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Carcanets Quody Cathartic advertised cures and warnings
An old advertisement touts Carcanets Quody Cathartic as a cure for many ailments and promises easy natural movements. It claims a cold cure in one day and notes a money-back guarantee if it fails, with E W Guova's signature on each box and warnings to avoid imitations.
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Ayet
J. C. Ayer Company
Practical Chemists
Lowell, Marr
Paterson Opera Motes
Opera House
Main Street
Peterson
Joseph Donahue
2 O Stock Company
Donahue
C.D
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E. W. Guova
A. D. Jarret
Belmont
Ohio
Draz Mns
Pineham
Lydia E. Pinkham
L. Z. Wartyey
Flint St
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Washington and Lee University
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