Mare hoax and odd tales from old newspapers
A jumble of clipped anecdotes from Philadelphia andBoston papers describes a blind mare purchase scam, a broken hearted buyer, a pirate tale from the Philadelphia Ledger, and light notes on ferries, seasickness, and early 1900s cures. It mentions Aguilas and Cartagena for a fishery misadventure, a London steamship address, and various curiosities from maritime life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguilas
Cartagena
Evelp
London
Americans Worship of Noise like Ancient Idols
A Detroit Free Press fragment lampoons Americans as worshipers of Noise equating it to Moloch with children sacrificed at solstice. It notes some die from tetanus and mentions skeptics exist. The piece references a clerks tie theft in court and a Birmingham coat loss, then a Clerkenwell thief who hid two diamond rings by passing one to his wife under police gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noise
Tilel Cloverneas
Birmingham
Clerkenwell
Supreme Court Rules Erie Canal Under Federal Maritime Jurisdiction
The Supreme Court held the Erie Canal, built and owned by New York within its borders, falls under federal maritime authority. Justices Harlan Brower and Peekida dissented, arguing state control over inland waterways and that artificial waterways remain within state power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.ty
Irie Canal
Alchowel
New Yonk
Leo Aan Demtetee
Medersi
United
Canada
St. Clair Canal
Justice Brown
Supreme Court
Erie Canal
Justice Brower
Tustico Brewer
State of
New York
Bar
United States
Lynch Victim’s Kin Share Damages in Ohio Case
Proceeds from Ohio’s first verdict under a new law awarding county damages in mob killings were distributed to Charles W. Mitchell’s sisters Mrs Tilljan Brown and Mrs Daisy Paine of Urbana Champlain County. Each receives one quarter of the $5,000 awarded, with the rest going to two Otter heirs per state court rulings. The case stems from the 1807 lynching of Charles W. Mitchell. Admiral Bowles J. Bowles resigns to lead Forever Engine and Shipbuilding in Quincy Mass. L Capps chosen to succeed. A new counterfeit $5 note detected at Lynn Mass mirrors a prior Athol Mass issue. The French bark Savoyard wrecked near Bay of Anderne. 31 crew and family drown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ohio
Oak County
Tilljan Brown
Daisy Paine
Charles W. Mitchell
Urbana
Champalen
Otto
Settlement in Park Avenue injury suit for 550030
Albert Walley of New York City settles with the New York Central for 550,030 after suing for 100,000 in damages from injuries received in a wreck on Park Avenue. Walley will be a cripple for life. Defenses completed. Other items note seacoast defenses half completed, silver price rise, Maghn boundary decision, and various brief market and political items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Walley
New York Trust
White Plains
New York Central Company
Park Avenue
Corporation
Wadley
Land Frauds Alleged In Forest Reserve Scandal
Washington reports grave Interior Department concerns over land frauds tied to forest reserves in Weston country New York City. Allegations claim conspiracy by railroad interests and some Congress members to obtain worthless land titles, induce government transfers, and reserve lands for forest use for profit. Portland Oregon also notes a vast land grab ring with agents in Washington’s General Land Office feeding leaks across the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘York City
Washington
New York
Rl Line
Department of the Interior
Weston
Congress
Ind
Tor Mac Wah
Sen
Portland
Qre
Atlantic
Pacific
Generg Land Orice
Immigration Up 32 Percent In Fiscal Year 1909 Report
Commissioner General Franz V. Sargent reports that total immigration to the United States in fiscal year 1909 reached 4,? million people, up 208,500 from the prior year. Europe supplied 814,507. Asia 29,966. other sources 2,? thousand. Largest gains occurred in Austria-Hungary, Russia, Germany, Sweden, and England with notable year over year increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escena
Washington, D. C
Prani V. Sargent
Europe
Asia
Luc Cnme
Witle
Austria-l
Rus
Germany
Sweden
England
Death by own action of a spiritualist treasurer
Reverick G. Tuttle, treasurer of Banner of Might and Banner of Light Publishing, was found dead in Pentucket Lake near Haverhill after declaring intent to end his life. He left a note blaming a nervous collapse and friendless social circle, with relatives in Boston and Pitchburgh. His death ends a noted career in spiritualist publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverick G. Tuttle
Banner of Might
Crowns
Winnecif
Haverhill
Mass
Reds Crick
G. Tuttle
Banner of Light Publishing Company
Ofives
Boston
Publishers sue a union for damages in Chicago case
Rand, McNally & Co files a suit in Cook County Superior Court seeking 20000 dollars from Franklin Union No. 4 of Provo Feoders. The publishers allege losses tied to labor troubles and claim the union and its members should be attached on judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Franklin Union No
Provo Feoders
Cook
Rand, McNally & Co
Tatk
Frankis Union $8 Incorporated
Fomjs
Mate
Young girl assassinated at Bethel Missouri
Beulah York, fifteen, daughter of a Newry farmer, was shot dead by Orsen, a laborer on her father's farm, who then killed himself. Green, thirty, reportedly infatuated with York, fired from the yard as she read at a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Beulah York
Newry
Orsen
Green
Miss York
Will dispute in Wayne Indiana ends with tearing deed
In Wayne Indiana a father’s will valued at about 225000 places all property in the youngest son Otto as trustee. The father had deeded 2000 worth property to Otto, who tore up the deed in the presence of heirs declaring he would share equally with the others. The act cost about 20000 in potential value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Wayne
Ind
Ednand Seidel
Otto
Spain
St. Louis
Louisiana
Palace of Agriculture
Dors. Salle TD
Waters
la Gringe
Kapathek
Utah
Chittanooga
Tenn
United States
Internal Revenue
Turton State Bank robbed. three bandits flee with cash
Robbers blew open the Turton State Bank vault at Burton Kam taking between 1000 and 2060 in currency and several sacks of coin. Three men fired at townsfolk, then fled. authorities sent messages to surrounding towns, including Patterson five miles away.
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Turton State Bank
Burton
Kam
Wittehinin
Patterson
Noted Lawyer Accused in St Louis Embezzlement Case
Prominent St Louis attorney James Lh, once a trusted World’s Fair figure and reform advocate, faces grand jury charges of forgery embezzlement and theft from relatives and associates. Reports detail alleged ten-year schemes using forged notes and forged seals to fund lavish living, with investigations citing Dickson & Co. and Blatt & Dilek Trothorn interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
James Lh
St. Louis
Alice
Collagra
Shidee Wain
Hilaire
Jekr
James I. Troherts
Blatt
Dilek Trothorn & Co
Philadelphia
Aevcusailors Agnainat
Eewie
Lewis Phinning
Bielr
le Riised
Lady Managera
Qe Works Fate
Morning Choral
Wouron
Kirkwoort
Roberts
Misk Binnebard
Dies Brothers & Co
Chiladelphia
Rint
T. Hithy
Missouri
Murder in the Dark: Bevan Family Tragedy Stuns Town
A man fired through a Bevan home window hitting Mr Bevan and fatally wounding Mrs Bevan as a crowd gathers to help. The killer fled along a mapped route through Bevan's valley while a citywide telephon e network alerted neighbors. Local sheriff and posse search for a motive and suspect amid confusion and fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Jorvisy
Bevana
Victor Helana
Govans
Michen Tiredna
Chad
Bevan
Mynee
Bevany
Res Culver
Roving
Teva
New British Ambassador to United States Named
Sir Mortimer Dur anid tas ho r appointed British Ambassador to the United States succeeding Sir Michael Herbert. The appointment follows Sir Wardmner’s removal from the post, with Dur anid tas noted as a protege of Lord Salisbury and known for his affinity for Americans. He has a wife and daughter. Copper Mines Slit Down. Amalgamated Copper Co. blocked from collecting debts from Boston Montana and Parrott mining co. holdings. Montana operations shut, 12,000 workers laid off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortimer Duran
Michael Herbert
London
Leary Mortimer
Lord Salisbury
Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Boston
Parrott Mining Companies
Amagamated
At Ones
Emgos Tiett
John Brown Arrested in San Francisco Bank Embezzlement Case
John Brown faced arrest in San Francisco over embezzlement from Union Bank of New York. He allegedly cashed checks and misused funds totaling around $105,000 during his tenure. Investigation followed a lengthy audit, leading to charges and custody proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Union Bank of New
San Fennessco
Dan Patel Paces Mile Try in Memphis Ride
Dan Patel set a remarkable mile pace in Memphis but the fast time was tarnished by wind. The record run lacked wind shields and the effort faced timing and track irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Patel
Memphis
Lenny Ib Oelg
Mille Exchange Price List Rendered in Fragmented OCR
The text shows a price sheet for standard butter creamery Western and other dairy products, multiple grocery items, fruits and vegetables with per quart, per bushel, per crate, and per pound pricing. It includes meat, poultry, grain, and live stock entries with varied figures and unit designations, reflecting a dense, collision of market listings from a historical newspaper page.
Prominent Church Worker Attributes Life to Peruna
The article cites Mrs. Hattie La Fountain of Galion Ohio praising Peruna after relief from bearing down pains and headaches following childbirth. Letters from Julia Ms. Brown and others claim cures and health benefits, with broader notes on Peruna's effectiveness and public endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie la Fountain
Treas
Ohio
Galion
Follora
Chita
Orla
Peruna
Dino
Mattie LA Fountain
Disaster in New York tunnel wrecks workers in cave-in
A major tunnel collapse near Fort George New York City killed ten workers many of them labeled as miners. Rock and debris flooded a thirty foot section trapping and disabling access to the heading as crews labored on the night shift under contractor supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Gazette
New York City
Av Cavedy
Bkais
Nagle
Weaventh
Speedway Avenues
Fort George
McDonald
Merle Aulsht
Thore
Killers Wife Frightened Boys In Frame for Crime
In Marton Indiana Jesse McChire drove to town and surrendered after allegedly killing his two young stepchildren in a fence corner. Authorities say the motive was revenge against his wife who had left him last year. The older child died shortly after, the younger was dying when found with a utensil in his mouth. McChire confessed to the jailer that he killed the children because his wife spurned him. Robert Wiles, ex Congressional Delegate from Hawaii, died in Honolulu of constipation on February 16.
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Aica
Horoes
Big
Philadelphia Ledger
Marton
Ind
Jesse McChore
McChire den
McChore
Frankton
Sau
McClure
Robert Wiles
Hawaii
Ore
Smith
Honelalay
Honnawta
Soo
Newport
Thoc
Maui
Ki Kaukeken
Marriage Divorce Debate Stirs U S Stability
A Albany bishop warns that the spread of divorce in the United States threatens social stability. He says the issue has grown into a serious concern for the nation and calls for public reflection on family and moral foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee Ae
Doane
Albany
Anendiess
Washington
Trereanse
Cvorce
United States
Work on Warships Delayed by Strikes and Shortages
In an annual report to the Secretary of the Navy, work on new warships is deemed unsatisfactory with delays blamed largely on strikes. No vessels are yet fit for service. The report notes labor shortages, wage changes, and widespread hiring across multiple sectors including shipbuilding, brickmaking, and textile work, with wage increases and shifting hours in several regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cafais
Dover
Caesar
Nocar-Shimira Bowles
Railroad Business Good Says Fisk On National Outlook
President Mish of the Uilmofs Central notes strong Wall Street conditions and declares the country’s businesses sound. Fisk, head of the Hitiels Railroad, says railroads are in better physical condition, reports a successful tour of lines, and cites favorable crop prospects with large corn and cotton crops and lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wall Street
Stuyvesant Fish
Hitiels Railroad
Fisk
Demand for cacao grows with coffee import rise
The taste for cacao and coffee in the United States is expanding rapidly. Department of Commerce and Labor statistics show cacao imports rising from 24 million pounds in 1890 to 63 million pounds in 1903, with coffee following a similar surge. Tea shows little change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Commerce and Labor
Apple crop forecast for 1903 faces lower prices
A 1903 apple crop estimate projects about 10 000 bushels less than last year with regional returns from East of the Rocky Mountains. Prices for European imports like cider and pieFruit are reported lower, while steel rails show cheaper trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uno Amer Nate Agricultuciat
Rocky Mountains
England
Elier
New York
Curtey
New Enghurdt
Poor Potato Crop and Wheat Supply report
The report notes a poor potato crop in New York and western states with large expected yields misaligned to market needs. It cites diminished rail freight, regional shortages, and variable quality across New York and New England crops while forecasting broader supply strains for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew York
New York
Plyce
Recollections of Charles Kingsley by Rev James Montagu aged ninety four
The article presents recollections from Rev James Montagu, a longtime friend of Charles Kingsley, noting Montagu as perhaps Kingsley’s last surviving Cambridge-era acquaintance. It quotes Kingsley on work and ambition, and includes a brief, unrelated anecdote about blind swimmers and a mayoral initiative on lake contests.
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Kingsley
James Montagu
Charles Kingsley
the Treasury
Cambridge
Quad
Patel
Mr. Montagu
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Philadelphia Press
Kitne
B.H. Hine
Piso
Jomx F
Koren
Trinity Prings
Boa
Ayer
Aires
Cater CO
Lowell
Jacob. van Doren
Sixth Street
Fond du Ine
Wis
Auy
Dond
de Dali
Foster.y Burn Co
Bullajo
Wal OF
Enengha
Federal
C.W. Witchel
Lyunched
Sur
Admiral Bowles
United States Secret Service
First National Bank
Lynn
Miller's River National Bank
Athol
St. Malo
Inden
Bay of
Andierne
Walt
Genersl
George L.iMesple, Ehlot
Army Engineers
United States Seacoast
France
Italy
Elreles
Rome
Bels
Albert Journdt
Carter
Chile
Til
Nebra
Joseph Downey
Chileago
Jy Ie
Puerto
Maysas
AGM
Felts
McCormick
Tome Tacsyster
Tee ‘Trust
Tae
Jain Stevin
Mauston
Anymnot
Fey
Sylvester Burke
Cane
Lighthouse Roeper T Sumdushs
Ctc
Ieengr
Goma
Hope
Pacific Coast
Young Cirl
le Atnent
Kanona Vanick
D. C
Georgia
Ls Blair
World's Fairy
Sovintis ChirgesaSan
Aikins
Vontaladnes
Farmer
Port Jarvis
Drage
W. Robertson
Tito
Mltea
Berlin
Stewart Denis
Swawart
W.c.pu
Chi- Chi
Blageren
Vancouver
Mayence TH. Leonard
Mast Orange
Katharine Milner
Lenard
Lon Dion Havers
Lon Dilton
Elton
Piyee
Lon
Doug Sentener
Mya
Vella Ansell
Dofyamting
City
N.Y
Rene
Dan Vateh Agath
Iacera
Torsey
Lancy Verve
Tare
Penn
Peane Marrow
Choice
Eveeseerseen Ee
Ted Kidney
Cale
Applea
Ceceeeneeae Zoo
Ken Davis
Penny
Prusssep Vooltuy
Turkesa
Ieee
Cheekeng
Kpritt
Karls
State
Wheice
Howe
BO St
Faypri Heoawaz
Auyar
Wy Rai
Patton
Voirtars
T. le
Dersdy
Suerte
Ternipsa
Pier Nate
Wigan
Duluth
Faye
Pe-Ru-Na
Pocrons
Ee Ees
Woman's State Federation
Julia Ms. Prawn
Woman's State Federation of California
Jats Filth St
Los Angeles
Cal
Julia Ms. Brown
South London
College of Japan
Abe Hay Pepsd
Annie Hoban
Post Pocahontas of
Yemassee
Lal
Mamie Powell
Lake Chasies
wom _an
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Mrs. Tattle LaFountain
New York Tunnel
Vidiana Vather Tela Howite
Danyile
Kiysteelass
Dis Cyne
Nira Falls
Talon
New Orleans
Pahone
Crescent Theatres
Khiw & Erlanger
Staerd Catton Mills
Fall River
Kansas
Cowell
Mish
Uilmofs Central- Taker
Cheartl Outigoks
Cempanton
Fa Ay
THE
Youth's Companion
Pionpertty Puthe
West
Carolita
Towy
Rovik- Suen
Ny C
Tayuranes
Shiytentt
Crittarnda
Agtekade Tay Ouu
Vinelis
H. I. Doherty
Doherty
Japan
Hall
talAin
Cunsvy & Co
Toledo
Drug
Lehind Stutord
St. J Jack
Cascateta
Finber
Koanoke
CANDY
Shane SternTou
Sterling Remedy Co
W. L. Douglas
W. L.douglas
Douglan
Douglas, Brockto
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