Duchess of California and two shoplifters in Washington rogues gallery
Washington inspectors recall notorious con artists from the late 19th century. Ollie Bilis known as the Duchess of California led a string of bold thefts and swindles, posing as nobility while wearing stylish clothes. Detectives Carter Raff and others tracked her to the Howard House with bundles of jewelry worth hundreds.
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Hollimberger
Washington
Rogues’ Gallery
Joseph Carter
Ollie Bilis
California
Cincinnati
Bhik and Raff
ISSR
Holfinbergers
Col Suedbaker
Olive Chindey
Snettaker
Olives
Beg
Dowdigues
Tell Bakers Office
Phe Eeloued
Chiatiey
Tuirhens
Phe Calterdt Pont Saekbaker Gud
Maj
Neats and
Mahan
Bkuspiriona
Pole Court
Coptady
Werd
Baltimore
Carter
Raff
Howard House
Wetien
Sarah Ato Bate
Uli Bly
New
Vather Dame
Jali
Bony
PF Ge Cree
Bt Grrestad Gt
Rheit Kerten
James
Copek
Berned
Brooklyn
Morals Tied to Bathing Habits in Edward Bok Essay
Edward Bok argues in Ladies' Home Journal that cleanliness shapes morality and character. He stresses neat dress, personal care, and tidy surroundings as aiding moral conduct, especially for women guiding a household, and contrasts disciplined habits with careless grooming.
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Edward W. Bok
Ladies’ Home Journal
Revelation of a Wartime Cart Ridge with Compartments
A 19th century note describes Joseph Custer of St. Louis and a New York Journal claim of a large cart ridge with three to four compartments for living space. It alleges plans to fire into enemy lines with port holes for occupants to view the battlefield. The piece credits Interior Secretary Francis with interest and cites long delays in patent offices.
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Joseph Custer
St. Louis
New York Journal
Commissioner of Patents
Washington
Custer
Interior
Freancis
Bates
Sea Lion Encounter and Mechanical Experiments Described
An account from the Nazaruma Post recounts a sea lion attack on a small boat near the bay mouth after two orphans were caught in a fight at sea. The tale includes improvised methods to deter the animal and mentions plans for a “Pioneer Shot” device and other experiments to illustrate mechanical principles for a science exhibit.
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Ewhog
William
Cirena
The Throne of Thunder Peak in Kamerun
A vivid, if fragmentary, portrait of Mungo Mah Lobel’s vision of Kamerun’s highest peak, its dramatic sea rise, and surrounding landmarks. The text compares Kamerun and its southern twin, notes the island Fernando Po, and describes changing skies, color, and awe in the sightline along Africa’s western ridge.
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Kameruns
National Review
Fernando Po
Twlea
Pedogiaia Brie Tully
Kamerun
Bie
Uilie
Rakierun Roountain
Pelo
Bamerun
Treth's unclear note hints at a local event
Fragmentary OCR text shows odd phrasing about people and numbers with no clear event. Reading as a brief, it suggests a local note or notice featuring names or roles but provides no concrete actions or outcomes to anchor a summary.
The Pioneers Stop a Cannon Ball with a Front Bomb
A description explains that travelers can halt a cannon ball by discharging a bomb at the projectile’s forward end, using an explosive device positioned at the front.
Fragmented account of a dangerous convoy incident and its aftermath
A garbled report describes a violent assault or siege with references to a violent event near a coast or town. Names and places are obscured, but the text mentions casualties, a group called volunteers, and medical or rescue actions. The narrative hints at fear, confrontation, and subsequent inquiries or actions by authorities.
Hin Ferm Weer Werkes Spur Freeing by Wever Works
Local notes describe Hin Ferm and LW Fete discussing freeing poring by eeysten or wever works near Dory Creek. The text mentions a house, yard irrigation, and a barn roof water method as convenience, with Mr Fortis commenting on potential further improvements amid springtime river conditions.
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Athens
Eeysten
Wever
Dory
Bernyard
Fortis
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Dora
Serge. Moore
Albany
Wate
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Tony
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Ideaiy
Eety Berty
Anventor
Peipyee
Newts
Allgidas
Hombe
Peter
Mint
Mart
Peper
James Ga- Bette
Princetos
Steen
Princeton
Throne OF
Gide
Africa
Gumber
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Filet
Puy
Biel
Mi Csienstre
York
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