The Hour Glass Mystery of Eastford and a Soldier
Bertram Eastford buys an old hourglass from a curious shop and is visited by an officer who claims moral ownership. The tale unfolds into a siege era flashback, linking the hourglass to Gretlich Seidlemier and a planned feint against a citadel during a 1706 campaign under General Trelawny and Marlborough.
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Eastford
Bertram Eastford
Trelawny
Great Marlborough
Blenheim
Casper
France
Europe
Brabant
Duke of Marlborough
Elsengore
Marlborough
Seidermier
Burgomaster Senier
Gretlich Seidelmier
Gretlich
Rare Stradivarius Violin Reappears After Years
In New York on August 18 a $5,000 Stradivarius violin once owned by Prof. Bott was found in Brooklyn at Mrs. Amelia Springer shop. Springer bought it for $300. Police say she is innocent and no arrests have been made.
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New York
Prof. Bott
Victor S. Fletcher
Amelia Springer
Brooklyn
Roosevelt's Swing Itinerary Detailed for Roosevelt Campaign
Chicago reports Henry C Payne, vice chairman of the Republican national committee, lists Governor Roosevelt's agreed campaign itinerary with no deviations. He will visit Saratoga September 5, Detroit September 6, Grand Rapids September 7, South Bend September 8, La Crosse September 12, Fargo September 14, Bismarck September 15, Helena September 17, and Butte September 18.
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Chicago
Henry C. Payne
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Saratoga
Detroit
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Ind
Lacrosse
Wis
Fargo
N. D
Bismarck
Helena
Mon
Butte
The Future of Our Legs Says Professor Yang Warns
Professor Yang of the University of Geef fears future humans may forget how to walk within a millennium. He argues that automatic transport and new engines will render legs obsolete while arms grow longer as evolution reshapes the body, potentially echoing an ape like form with short legs and long arms.
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Yang
University of Geef
Switzerland
Lawyer shoots in self defense after tirade in office
A famed Mobile attorney, described as lame and combative, allegedly faced a vengeful former client who hurled abuse. The lawyer retreated to the wall and fired a derringer, killing his assailant. he was acquitted at trial with witnesses noting his retreat as far as possible.
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James
New York Tribune
A Cold Night In Canada
A vivid, fragmentary nocturnal scene in Canada describes a deep blue sky, stars like fiery orbs, and the northern lights as bold strokes. Snow glitters in wind, heating is intense, and people sleep under thin coverings. The narrator recalls sharp winter sounds and cold discomfort.
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Canada
Facing the Engine Aches Turn to Backward Seats
In a note attributed to John Cook, famed travel agent, the dangers of long railway travel are described. He found spinal trouble lessened when he stopped sitting with his back to the engine and began facing the horses. The counsel is that frequent travelers should adopt this seating practice.
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John Cook
Noted Feud Sparks Between Two Men In London Fun
In a brief exchange, Mr Veriash Talker declares intense dislike for a man seen behind him. The partner reacts with surprise identifying the man as Leshand, prompting Verkerb Talker to reiterate his hatred with a crude remark. The scene unfolds in a London Fun context.
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Nearon FortUnte
Veriash
Verkerb
London
No Encouragement in Chicago News Exchange
Mrs Short speaks of wealth and the good it could do while Mr Short doubts, feeling they could still aid aqual war now, and Mrs Short hopes for recognition that may never come.
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Mrs. Short
Butter Request Sparks Lighthearted Exchange
The dialogue shows a playful exchange about butter where a dealer offers butter and a wife politely refuses, saying they wish to eat it on biscuits. The Chicago News captioned the skit with a humorous tone reflecting everyday domestic life.
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Plesse
Chicago Newe
Five Perished in Dawson Launch Wreck Aquilla
Dawson advices report the drowning of five persons when the launch Aquilla struck a rock in Healy bay en route to Eagle City. Names listed include S. R. Hibbard Maurice M. Marsden Jack Lawrence engineer and pilot R. F. Steeley Amial Graf ton and all were from Dawson.
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Seattle
Wash
Dawson
S. R. Hibbard
Maurice M. Marsden
Jack Lawrence
R. F. Steeley
Amial Grafton
Healy Bay
Eagle City
Treasury Telegram Reports Nome Health Status
A telegram from Lieutenant Jarvis of the revenue cutter service dated Aug 6 reports Nome Alaska health conditions as unfounded sickness. It lists twelve measles cases eighteen pneumonia cases no typhoid fever and six smallpox cases in isolation with all convalescent.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Jarvis
Revenue Cutter Service
Nome
Alaska
Treasury
Cincinnati volunteers join Weldom benefit boxing carnival
The Weldom benefit movement calls Cincinnati volunteers for the Columbus boxing carnival on August 30. Volunteers signing to participate include Gene Bezenally Ancy Dezer2h, Kid Ashe, Tommy Timson, the eastern champion, Kid Johnson, and J. Black.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Capital
Gene Bezenally
Ancy Dezer2h
Kid Ashe
Tommy
Kid Johnson
J. Black
United States Wins 1991 Awards at Paris Exposition
At the Paris exposition on August 18 the United States secured 1991 awards including 22 grand prizes and 486 gold or silver medals. American farm products mines forestry cottons woolens silks harvesting and sewing machinery printing presses liberal arts transport silverware jewelry art and education all received top honors.
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Sam
Paris
United States
Philadelphia boxer Tim Callahan tops Eddie Gardner in Broadway bout
The bout at Broadway Athletic Club in New York Aug 18 ended with Tim Callahan defeating Eddie Gardner. Gardner’s brother Oscar known as the Omaha Kid leaped into the ring in the 13th round to defend his sibling from a knockout. Callahan showed the clearer technique with a sharp left jab and hard right hand body and head shots while Gardner fought as the better inside striker.
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New York
Broadway Athletic— Club
Tim Callahan
Philadelphia
Eddie Gardner
Wheeling
W. Va
Gardner
Oscar
Callahan
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