Captain of Thirteen Fights Fire and Rescue Rivalry
In a January blaze at the arsenal hotel, Captain Williams of Thirteen saves Penfield after a dangerous rooftop burn. The rescue ends with Penfield surrendering his captaincy bid, recognizing Williams’s courage and leadership.
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Williams
Penfield
Thirteen
Bone
Twenty
Old Arsenal
Arsenal
Old Thirteen
Hickey
Kingdom Come
Joseph B. Bowles
Strong Recommendations Sparks Talk of Partnership
Dialogue shows a heated exchange where one speaker accuses the other of being a swindler. The pair discuss possibly forming a business partnership despite rising tension and accusations. The tension hints at a potential alliance amid conflict.
Paying Canal Laborers On Isthmian Work
Panama labor payroll system modernized by the Isthmian canal commission handles about 30 000 workers and $1 000 000 monthly. Disbursing officer E J Williams oversees a team of paymasters and clerks with a rigorous timekeeping and auditing process to ensure timely, accurate wages.
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Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
United States
Bureau
Washington
E. J. Williams
Shonts
Williams
Canal Zone
Locust Lawman Wins Conviction Against Hoodlums
Policeman Flynn, famed for his blunt style, secures a conviction after a bold stakeout and pursuit of two teenage ringleaders. He hauls in a mantel clock and brass wares, insisting the goods stay on the culprits until the magistrate sees them. The judge ultimately rules the evidence conclusive.
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Barney Flynn
Ivery Wan
Polis
Flynn
Policeman Flynn
Brrake
Liceman Flynn
Barney
Samson
Joseph B. Bowles
the Century Co
Small cottage house priced to fit a family plan
William A Radford explains a 24 by 46 foot cottage can be built for about 1000 dollars with simple finishes. He notes demand for low cost homes in modest lots and contrasts fashion driven value with practical comfort and hospitality. The article urges smaller, tasteful homes and describes sturdy screen doors and full window fly screens for comfort.
Pigs Attack Sheep in Local Farm Incident
Local reports describe pigs fatally injuring and devouring sheep on a farm. Authorities assess animal behavior and farm safety practices following the attack.
Striking Hathor Statue Found at Deir el Bahri in Egypt
London reports a remarkable find by the Egyptian Exploration Fund at Deir el Bahri near Thebes. Dr. Naville oversees uncovering a blue vaulted chapel containing a life size gilded Hathor cow statue with Thothmes III. reliefs and Amenhepte II. cartouche. The discovery is safeguarded for Ghizeh museum.
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London
Deir el-Bahri
Egyptian Exploration Fund
E. Naville
Deir-el-Bahri
Thebes
Middle Egypt
Hathor
Egypt
Thothmes III
Amenhepte II
Naville
Ghizeh Museum
Cairo
Justice Charles Field Keeps Court at 91 in Athol
Boston reports Justice Charles Field, 91, continues on the bench and handles eight cases outside Athol Mass. He walked a mile to the railroad station after court. He maintains strict diet and outdoor exercise, once a presidential elector for Lincoln, recently disposing of three cases in one morning before heading to Gard—
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Boston
Charles Field
Athol
Mass
Lincoln
Gard
Chestnut Forests Threaten Corsican Food Basis
Corsican chestnut trees, long a staple like potatoes for the islanders, now face pressure as woods are harvested to supply gallic acid production. The bark and wood feed an emerging tanning and silk-dyeing industry, risking semi starvation without prompt reforestation and new plantations.
Thought He Could Do Better Fritz Fears Mother's New Match
Thought he could improve his life, Fritz resents his mother’s new marriage and protests at home. Floh recalls a child’s plea to accompany his mother when she chooses a new partner.
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Fritz
Mamma
Floh
Desert air may aid rheumatism and consumption
A physician reports that Egyptian desert air is nearly free of bacteria, comparable to polar seas, and could be an ideal climate for patients with rheumatism or consumption to relocate.
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Egyptian
Polar
High Seas
Serum for Whooping Cough Declared Found by Dr Bordet
Dr Bordet, chief physician at Brabant Pasteur Institute, informs the Belgian academy that he has positively discovered a preventive serum for whooping cough.
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Bordet
Brabant Pasteur Institute
Aztec Women Preserve Old Artistry In Mexican Crafts
Scott Valley Advance notes the direct Aztec female descendants as small refined figures with copper skin and black hair. They produce remarkable pottery preserving ancient Aztec forms, plus weaving baskets and delicate embroidery, adorned with bright feathers and ornaments.
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Mexico
Scott Valley
Cal
Herring Shortens Life Out of Water
A historical note states the herring dies soon after removal from water, while carp and eels survive longer when taken out of their aquatic environment.
Algerian cork hailed as best material source
Algeria is cited as the premier cork supplier with an estimated two and a half million acres of cork forests. The claim highlights Algeria as the top origin for high quality cork material.
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Algeria
Tableaux Reaction Prompts Secret Compliment Exchange
In a brief dialogue from Lustige Welt, She asks about yesterday's tableaux and praises the silence You held. He expresses surprise at the compliment and notes your ability to keep quiet for a long period.
Expert Testimony on Proposals in Moonlight
A brief exchange notes that proposing in moonlight is not the usual method, with one stating "I always propose in the dark" in a Detroit Free Press context. The remark contrasts common romantic theater with a personal preference.
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Tom
Detroit Free Press
Last Request as Ship Groans in Rough Atlantic Crossing
A steamer nears voyage end after a perilous crossing. Most passengers are subdued, while one lively traveler George keeps dancing to lift spirits. An elder passenger pleads for him to stop, fearing the joltiness disturbs the fragile mood and the ship itself.
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George
Panther Shot In Col Rundle's bungalow India
In Jubbulpore region a panther is shot by Col Rundle and allies in his bungalow after a daylong pursuit. The female panther wounded in the stomach fled through rooms finally killed in an outhouse. a sweeper narrowly avoids injury during the chase.
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Col. Rundle
India
St. Macan
Jubbulpore
Shah's motor car runs on alcohol in Paris tale
A Paris rumor tells of the shah inspecting a new motor car before illness. Unable to find petrol the royal party learns the car runs on alcohol. The shah discovers he has 1868 brand spirit for the imperial household and the car hums away.
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Shah
Paris
Persia
Europe
London Standard
Women lead large factories in Europe and America
The article notes several women head vast manufacturing concerns in both the United States and Europe, with France and Belgium showing a higher proportion of female leaders than other regions.
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Europe
France
Belgium
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Corsica
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