The Hourglass Mystery in Finchmore Street Curio Shop
Bertram Eastford buys a window hourglass from the old curiosity dealer and witnesses its sand run in a strange, almost alive way. A young officer named Seniore arrives claiming ownership, telling a long tale of 1706 siege and a Burgomaster’s daughter Gretlich, linking the glass to a past romance and military actions.
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Ertram Eastford
Globe
Bertram Eastford
Eastford
Curio Dealer
Finchmore Street
Trelawny
Great Marlborough
Blenheim
Stradivarius violin found in Brooklyn shop
Victor S. Fletcher, famed instrument connoisseur, long sought the $5,000 Stradivarius once owned by Prof. Bott. It reemerged in Mrs. Amelia Springer’s Brooklyn shop after she purchased it for $300. Police trust her innocence and have made no arrests.
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New York
Prof. Bott
Victor S. Fletcher
Amelia Springer
Brooklyn
Roosevelt's swing itinerary released by Payne
Henry C. Payne, vice chairman of the Republican national committee, lists Governor Roosevelt’s travel schedule with dates from Sept 5 in Saratoga to Sept 18 in Butte and Helena. Tracking stops include Detroit Grand Rapids South Bend La Crosse Fargo Bismarck and Helena.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Henry C. Payne
Republican National Committee
Saratoga
Detroit
Grand Rapids
South Bend
Ind
Lacrosse
Wis
Fargo
N. D
Bismarck
Helena
Mon
Butte
Future of Our Legs According to Professor Yang
Professor Yang of the University of Guef argues that within a millennium humans may forget how to use their legs. He predicts steam and electric transport will make walking rare, with steerable airships and cheap autos replacing locomotion and limbs becoming mere ornaments. He warns of an evolutionary swing to longer arms and shorter legs, potentially recreating ape-like form.
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Professor Yang
University of Guef
Switzerland
Yang
Retaliation Tale of a Lawyer and a Dernringer Duel
A southern gentleman recounts a Mobile lawyer famed for fighting and winning a suit that bred enmity. During a tirade in the office the foe pursued the lawyer as he backed away. The lawyer then claimed he had retreated as far as possible and used a derringer to shoot the attacker. He was acquitted at trial with witnesses present.
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James
New York Tribune
A Cold Night In Canada
A vivid panorama of a frigid Canadian night with blue skies, dancing northern lights, and snow diamonds in the wind. The piece contrasts extreme cold with the comfort of indoors, noting people who sleep year round with little heat and the sharp crack of winter sounds.
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Canada
Facing the Engine Helps Travellers, Says John Cook
The late John Cook, famed tourist agent, travelled about 40,000 miles yearly by railway. He found spinal trouble from sitting with his back to the engine disappeared when he faced the engine. He advised others to sit facing the horses for safety.
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John Cook
Verirash Talker Remarks Prompt Controversy in London Fun
A chaotic dialogue features Verirash Talker denouncing an unimagined partner as he notes a man behind him. The exchange includes a sharp confession of hatred toward a man identified as Leshand, triggering surprise from another speaker.
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Verirash
Leshand
No Excouragement and the Shorts Discuss Wealth
Mrs Short longs for riches and the chance to do good while Mr Short contemplates what a “worthies wary” time allows. The Chicago News notes the exchange as a brief domestic reflection.
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Mrs. Short
Mr. Short
Bret
Chicago News
Butter Debates Stirring at Home
A brief quarrel over biscuits and butter unfolds with a humorous exchange. The New Wife resists sharing butter while Deanler-Roll presses for it, reflecting domestic tensions in a light mood.
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Deanler
Chicogo News
Five Perished In Aquilla Wreck Near Eagle City
Dawson reports five drownings from the launch Aquilla wreck off Healy bay. The victims are S. R. Hibbard Maurice M. Marsden Jack Lawrence engineer and pilot R. F. Steeley Amial Graf ton all of Dawson. The vessel struck a rock and broke apart while bound for Eagle City.
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Seattle
Wash
Dawson
S. R. Hibbard
Maurice M. Marsden
Jack Lawrence
R. F. Steeley
Amial Grafton
Healy Bay
Eagle City
Sickness at Nome Reported by Revenue Cutter Service
Nome Alaska telegram from Lieutenant Jarvis reports measles pneumonia typhoid and smallpox cases with all patients isolated or convalescent. Treasury Department notes the Nome sickness is unfounded and lists twelve measles and eighteen pneumonia cases with six smallpox in isolation.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Jarvis
Revenue Cutter Service
Nome
Alaska
Treasury
Weldons benefit boxing show attracts Cincinnati volunteers
Cincinnati volunteers respond to Columbus promoters call for the Weldons benefit carnival in Columbus on August 30. Signed to participate are Gene Berenally Andy Dezorah Kid Ashe Tommy Rah son the coustern champion Kid Johnson and J Black.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Capital
Gene Berenally
Andy Dezorah
Kid Ashe
Tommy
Rahson
Kid Johnson
J. Black
American Exhibitors Sweep Awards at Paris Show
At the Paris Exhibitions on August 18, American exhibitors dominated with 1 98 awards. The United States earned 22 grand prizes including 422 bronze medals and 279 honorable mentions. American farm products mines forestry and textiles received top honors with gold medals for many collaborators in silverware jewelry art and education also featured prominently.
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Paris
Aris
Tae List
Areric Iribitora Atrtha
United States
Prises
Callahan Edges Gardner in Broadway Club Match
Tim Callahan of Philadelphia outboxed Eddie Gardner of Wheel ing West Virginia in a lively bout at the Broadway Athletic Club. Gardner’s brother Oscar known as the Omaha Kid leaped into the ring in the thirteenth round to save his brother from a knockout. Callahan used a sharp left jab and hard rights to body and head while Gardner fought as the better infighter.
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New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Tim Callahan
Philadelphia
Eddie Gardner
Wheeling
W. Va
Gardner
Oscar
Callahan
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Mier
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Man OF
McKinley
Publihers
America
To Express
Defiance, Ohio
Duan
Saxe
Ude
Cian
Questton Blane
Kennedy
Keagan
Superior Street
Cleveland
C. C. Kuhn
Blackwood’s
Mackintosh
E Bears, Roebuck & CO
Chicaco
Isps
Seae, Roebuck & Co
Sam
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Manufacturing
Elkhart
Indiana
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