Wealthy Uncle Prodigy Prize Prompts Philadelphia Marriage Flurry
A Philadelphia girl Miss Kelly of Latona Street receives hundreds of marriage proposals after a long lost uncle in Australia reportedly dies, leaving his fortune of 15 million dollars to her. Letters from suitors pour in from across the globe while some promises prove naïve or curious as the gardener’s daughter weighs her future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Latana St
Ming Elizabeth Kelly
Thia
Misa Kelly
England
Australia
Mail Daily
Kelly
Latona St
Wliazreth Kelagly
Leap Year Letter From Little Rock Woman To John Johnson
A long handwritten note from January 1 1896 in Little Rock Arkansas to John Johnson of Clarksville asks him to marry. The writer explains heartbreak loneliness stable work and a promised future if they wed while noting local job prospects in Argenta and hope for an early favorable reply.
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Little Rock
Ark
John Johnson
Clarkaville
John
Mrs. Thompson
Jennie’s
Argenta
Jennie
New York Lawyer Shafer Proposes City Property Settlement
Ira Shafer a New York attorney files a codicil to his will promising to leave his wife and daughter city property valued at 196000 dollars provided Mrs Shafer does not seek further abth proceedings or claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Shafter
New York
Jealous Suitors Spark Fatal Village Wedding Murder
In ark V Place near Mahoney City a crowd gathered for a Polish wedding when a shot fired outside the house of John Carewitz mortally wounded Juin Shatiosky, 27, the groom. He died at the scene as jealous rivals lurked. no arrests reported.
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Ark V Place
Mahoney City
D.a
Juin Shatiosky
Mise Carawil
John Carewitz
Mise Carewitz
Atmena's Business Scheme Preys on Baltimore Suit Seekers
Baltimore men mourn lost five dollar payments for a rumored heiress. They answered an ad for a handsome rich wife and met a girl calling herself Amelia Weber at 643 W Payette Street, introduced by a Mrs. Rolf who had paid a month of board in advance. Several victims faced greater losses as they later called.
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Baltimore
Epon
W. Payette Street
Amelia Weber
Rolf
Jaguarina the Mounted Broad Sword Champion of America
Eastern sport writer credits Duncan C Ross but Jaguarina the Spanish American swordswoman is named as the actual mounted broad sword champion of America. She defeated Seret Davis and Capt Jennings in San Francisco contests and challenged others, with notable battles against Wiedermann and other opponents, claiming open titles in 1889 and declaring readiness to defend world sword and mounted championships.
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Duncan C. Ross
America
Jaguarina
Agrimonti
Salt Lake City
K. N. Jennings
At-Arims
Olympic Athletic Club
San Franciaco
Ines-Offcer
Royal
Trish Vassars
Seret Owen Davis
Second
United States Cavalry
Chan Yion
United States Army
Davis
Preeldlo
Td Francisco
Miles Aguaguarina
Seret
Mechantes
San Francises
Web
Blaled
Mr. Hoss
Bergt
Jennings
Hih
Olyregir Altidetic Club
Mechanics’ Pagyliion
San Francisco
Jiayis Taateh
Jagnatina
Capt Jennings
Conrad Wiedermann
Ferridor
Werein Club
Califtines
San Diego
Baron Arno Vne Freilitzsch
Los Arelles
Wiedermann
Sergt. Davis
Capt. Wiedermanns
Jaguaries
Ivar Wiceweky
Jagaszina
Pitcher Cross Stars for Indianapolis in 1895 Season
George L. Cross, a pitcher for the Western League Indianapolis team, born January 3, 1872 in Manchester New Hampshire, had a long career across multiple leagues. In 1894 he was farmed to Indianapolis and pitched in 44 championship games with 28 wins and only one loss, delivering several shutouts and notable victories in June and July.
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Massdell Comb
George L. Cross
Indianapolis
Manchester
N. H
Hila
Pacific Slope
Tacoma
Charleston Club
Cincinnati
Nea
Cinciunati
Indianapolia
Gore
Choss
Slater
Seaway
Poattlon
Polede
Tod
Tidlanepolte
Derolta
Minneap
Wlfa
Minn
Fle
Testa
Tudianapolis
Bio4
Tudianapelis
Mites
Tito
Emanuel Lasker World Chess Champion Biography
The article profiles Emanuel Lasker, noting his status as world chess champion and his early talent in mathematics. It outlines his education in Berlin and Pleideberg, his first chess efforts at age 12, and mentions his 1889 win at Bresing Sigee as part of his rise in the game.
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Pion Chesa Diayer
Fimanuil Lasker
Bia
Aey Eefeler
Tia Reveck
Peterapoure
Athems
Ian
Lasker
Ferin
Gymnasium
Latdsberg
Berlin
Pleideberg
Gare Waable
Bresing Sigee
Wave motor could power the world says inventor
A San Francisco Chronicle report describes Professor Gathman and Mr. Gerlach promoting a sea wave driven motor claimed to generate continuous power. They detail a 50 mile long island, wrecks, and strong currents, then unveil a plan to build a $5 million San Francisco plant and a $20 000 starter stake, asserting vast fuel savings and perpetual motion promises.
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Cepilita
Cal
Ryteg
Farey Bay
Gerlach
Vegetos Angelou
Ely
Mura
Nventer
Mr. Gerlach
Ty Wil
Bax Frances
San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle
The Ping Benefit for Widow of Jack Dempsey Held
A benefit event for the widow of renowned champion Jack Dempsey took place at the People's Palace in San Francisco California the other evening. Funds raised supported the family and honor of the late boxing figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
People's Palas
San Francisco
Cal
Inventor Claims Revolutionary Torpedo Will Transform Warfare
Prof. Laula Gathman unveils a torpedo design resembling current models but with radical internal layout. It uses gun cotton or dynamite, a forward discharge with a pressure device, and a chemical propulsion section. A telescope mounted at the turbine area serves as a camera targeting system.
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Laula Gathman
Guthwan
Africia
Gathnuuk Bee
Conlala
Tela
Gathman
Wasps used in benzine experiments end in self harm
Descriptions detail scientists exposing wasps to benzine, causing distress and death. The account notes wasps react to the scent and, under certain conditions, the insects appeared to commit self harm by thrashing and suffocation. Repeated trials suggested exposure could be fatal to the wasps and to researchers in the peculiar method.
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Tita
Why Propeller Shafts Break
The article notes propeller shafts fail under heavy sea stress as ships crest waves. engineers study shaft bending and spare end failures, finding that bearings and bracing affect damage and stronger construction can prevent breakage.
Faints About Metris and Extreme Cold Tension
A brief note reports faintness linked to metrics and describes how extreme cold raises tenscity levels. The item notes physiological responses to cold exposure and calls for awareness of fainting risks in frigid conditions.
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Alissace
Mise
Methodist Church
Tam
Joseph Hazen
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Gilet
Mer
Pearce
John Shanosky
Atmena
Marcer
M. Y
Saasa ’ Re Reus
Athens
Pitcher Cross
Mades
The
Indianapole
Fmanuel Lasker
Emanuel Laseer
St. Petersberg
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Tebigorin
Weappeeting Island
Fropelier Saat
Bole
Hese
Doge
Gaia
Tnesda
Seine
Metris
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