Bastian linked to murders on Rock Island farm case
A string of killings tied to Henry F. Bastian on his farm near Moline is probed by sheriff's deputies. Divers uncover new traces as authorities suggest a violent past and an ax injury tied to the suspected deaths. The coroner's inquest labeled one death accidental, but relatives pursue further investigation.
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Rock Island
Mili Creek
Perm
J Kreiosen
Fey
Uae
Oiliet
Eijeris
Veirder
Pial Re
Vecailinl Ao
Dea
Neils Pichetins
Paretear
Mail Creek
Fis Church
Iis
Aly
Pula
Bagens
Kuschmenn
Riter- Jean
Bastian
Koschmann
Kotchmann
Ersch
Weigle
Hemenway
Bleached Hair Actress Confined as Insane in Amityville
H De Forrest, noted vaude actress famed for the whirlwind dance, is confined in an Amityville asylum with delusions she is poisoned and in peril. Her condition traces to hydrogen bleaching agents and alleged jealousy in Newark past, as authorities consult specialists and arrange private care.
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Amityville
S. A
H de Forrest
Vaude
Yearchi Belle
Newark
N. J
Miss de Forrest
Cuba’s War Angel Matilda Agramonte y Varona
The Cuban patriot known as the War Angel of Ayoieta died fighting for freedom. She volunteered in a forlorn hope with the Cubans, died shoulder to shoulder with her brothers, and left a family ruined by war. Her father and brother fell in the Ten Years’ War, and other relatives joined Maceo. Her home was burned and her life ended amid the rebel struggle for Cuba.
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Ayoieta
Matilda Agramonte Y Varona
Cuba
Spain
Agramorntes
Vareuag
Rebela
Romance Over Divorce Case at Ottawa Court
Denhard's wife from Germany arrives to contest the divorce filing by Frank Denhard the piano teacher at St Hilda's Ottawa. She seeks custody of their child and a cross bill for cruelty, amid a tale of romance and scandal that followed their ill fated marriage and separation.
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Denhard
Germany
Ottawa
Frank Denhard
St. Hilda's Catholic Church
Leipsic
Leipsie
Frank
Deahard
Tim
America
Shoemaker Duff’s Perpetual Motion Dream Hits a Missing Wheel
An old tale from Ot tumwa Iowa and Greenwicck Connecticut describes Francis Duff a Greenwicck shoemaker who after twenty years of work builds a wooden model of perpetual motion he claims could power ships trains and torpedoes but admits the crucial first wheel is missing hindering his certainty and success.
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Duff
Tto von Holtz-Shuherr
Ottumwa
Iowa
Frocis Duff
Greenwicck
Conn
Shoemaker Dupe
Cline
Calve Seeks Two Hundred Thousand Dollar Check Honor
A fragmented report notes an individual named Calve possibly drawing a $150 000 check to be honored. The text references property in France and strong interest in stocks, suggesting financial and land matters with international ties.
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Calve
Passeaues
France
Engagements and delayed weddings in Newark tale of long love
In Newark 19th century tale recounts James More and Madge Peercington amid failed marriages and a 50 year courtship. After James turns 50 he vows to wed. Miss Madge Peerington and James Mote announce a May 7 wedding. The town recalls a long line of trysts and a 29 year gap. A separate note mentions 1500 rabbits hunted in California.
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James More
Madge Peociegton
Newark
Dei
Pe Fon
Vivarious Bryreree
Aca
James
Madge Peerington
James Mote
Wiles Persinetos
Sheriff killed at Cedser church funeral
Khot the Sheriff at a Feneral At Cedser church ten miles east of Antlers I T Isaac Renbeng shot and killed Campion Hattiest sheriff of Ce dar county during a funeral Report says Battiest fired twice then Renbeng drew a Winchester and killed him.
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Khot
Cedser Church
Antlers
I. T
Isaac Renbeng
Campion Hattiest
Cedar County
Reshens
Battiest
Asbury Park milliner pushes harbor plan for Shark River
Mme. Grison known as Professor Mme. Grison urges Congress to survey Shark River inlet to turn it into a harbor of entry. Her petition grows to about 7,000 supporters as engineer Kelly backs the project noting possible low costs. The 60 year old rider of a bicycle remains active in promoting the idea.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Mme. Crison
St. Paul
Long Branch
Shark River
Mme. Grison
Derison
Congress
Kelly
Mme
E. Grison
Natural Bridge Opened In Totto Basin Near Flagstaff
A new rail and stage road route reveals a 550 foot natural bridge in the Totto basin near Flagstaff. The rock arch spans a 200 foot deep canyon over which the river flows. The structure is noted for its perfect proportions and graceful underside.
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Arizona Seciery
Totto Basin
Flagstaff
Rubber Tree Distribution in Florida Highlighted by Florida Citizen
The Florida Citizen notes rubber trees are native to Florida and abundant on both coasts south of New Smyrna. It cites monarch trees near Rockledge and Lake Worth, and describes rapid growth from small stock to mature trunks. Col John R Jones on Anna Maria Key planted a rubber tree in 1803. by 1896 it reached five feet ten inches, showing swift natural growth without cultivation.
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Floriia
New Smyrna
Florida
Dr. Wittfield
Rockledge
Will Lanehheart
Lake Worth
Nate
Anna Maria Key
Col
John R. Jones
Col Jones
Vere Hyacinthe Converts to Copts Stir Friction Abroad
The figure known as Pere Hyacinthe, once a famed Roman Catholic priest, has joined the Coptic church bringing surprise across two continents. Reports note his public conversion caused relief among former followers while his personal history and eloquence remain topics of discussion.
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Pere Hyacinthe
Walther Ilyactuthe
M Layson
Olympic Festive Timing and Sacred Truce in Ancient Elis
The Olympic festival depended on the moon, aligning with the solstice near end of June or early July. At the new moon, the Hieromenia began a sacred truce banning hostilities, forbidding armed entry into Elis and protecting pilgrims under penalties and temple excommunication.
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Elis
Allan Marquard
Niagara Gorge Bridge Span Details
The new Niagara bridge arch will span 80 feet with the center 17 feet above water. Floor width is 46 feet to accommodate two trolley tracks in the middle, an eight foot roadway on each side, and a sidewalk three feet nine inches wide on each outer edge.
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Niagara Gorge
Death in Bangor Brings Loss to Putnam Family
Mrs Lucy L Deskery grandniece of General Israel Putnam died in Bangor Maine a few days ago at age 89 years.
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Israel Putnam
Lucy L. Deskery
Bangor
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Pritu
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Erial
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Deel DE Pores
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York
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Maren
Goltier
Avoteta
Marcy
F. Denhard
Stiiate
Wilfcl
New York
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Verona
Coopie
Mary Sears
Bet Et Leet
Waeddad
Mar Lessoore
Mme. E. Grison
Perg Hyacinthe
Viyacinthe
Niagara's New Bridge
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