Buried Treasure Tale From Ca naan Orchard Farm
The dying old farmer Old Bill Bennett hid a fortune of cash bonds and gold across his Ca naan area farm. His wives and heirs suffered as he toiled, while he guarded the treasure in the orchard and grain field, leaving clues for a lone neighbor to recall. The tale ends with his death and a vow that no one shall spend his wealth.
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Old Bill Bennett
Canaan
Cetu
Old Bill
Vic
Tielehbor
Chatmai Te
Tie
Harkert
Coe Hig
Unclear fragment hints at regional event
Fragmentary text mentions bonds and spirits with unclear references to places and people, leaving the exact event or details ambiguous.
Ingenious Air Chamber Prison Escape Plan Described
A report from the Souteville Evening Post details a proposed prison escape method by Mr. Stone and Mr. Storms. The plan surrounds each cell with airtight compartments filled with carbon dioxide to incapacitate a prisoner upon a hole in the wall, with safety features to prevent accidental release and ventilation concerns noted.
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V. Storms
Stone
Souteville Evening Post
Simms
Tris
Stara
Wililde
Phis
Peebert
Walla
Fitzsimmons Shoulder Blades Show Power Behind Knockouts
A sensational portrait of Fitzsimmons claims his massive shoulder blades unleash his knockout power. It details past victims including Maher Hall and Riordan, links to Corbett and Sullivan, and notes his immense shoulder strength as the source of his world champion status.
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Fitzsimmon
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Jim Hall
New Orleans
Riordan
Syracuse
le Pew
Corbett
Sol
Thades
Pugsininiona
Sullivan
Clapatch
Fitz Siromons Dil Maher
Fielter
S van
Jim Sell
PM Testimrcons
Yen
Fitz
Hall
Hell
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Tragic Ice Sinking of Mrs. Ford
A fisherman, Harry Blay, discovers the frozen body of Mrs. Ford, a 66 year old woman, trapped upright in the stream after the ice held her torso and preserved a ghastly sight. The scene reveals the chilling aftermath of the accident and the difficult removal.
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Harry Blay
Ford
Marion man shot during church procession incident
The report describes Virgil Ebberly and two companions stepping from behind a tree as Orlando Deweese of Marion was escorting young women from church. Ebberly allegedly demanded surrender and Deweese fired, injuring Ebberly in the long region as witnesses say Ebberly and his companions were attempting to frighten the party.
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Joker Fataty
Orlando Deweese
Marion
Obie
Levdsy
Virgil Ebberly
Eberly
Fiolf
Racing News Bits Hint at 1896 Deals and Returns
Bald has not signed for 1896 and Waller plans not to sail to London. Bari of Kings County Wheelmen seeks reinstatement as a 28 amateur. Orient racing team members Baker Jensy Porter plus one unnamed to start training soon.
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EB C. Bald
Frank Waller
London
Charlie” Bari
Kings County Wheelmen
Brooklyn
Racing Board
Orient Racing
Colin Baker
Frank J. Jensy
Arther Porter
Wil
Bicycle Gearing and Cruising Distances for Safety
A historical note explains gearing by driving wheel diameter and crank revolutions. It details how a 6 inch wheel would be labeled 16 and a 48 inch wheel 48, with one crank turn moving the pedal gear and wheel specific feet. A safety bicycle of the era used similar ratings, linking crank rotation to ground distance traveled per revolution.
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Haive
Charles Schwalbach
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Bat
Hamilton Sets Fast Pace in Proving Trials at Cal
Hamilton, Cal, reports a record pace by Ward Hamilton in the mile straightaway event, aiming near the league record set two seasons ago by John S. Icheson. Other top marks by Neuver Hoy include ten thirds of a mile and one third mile, with Berle’s 2:07 mile noted. Senger later surpassed Hamilton without pacing aid, while Hamilton plans to compete nationwide next season.
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Cal
John S Icheson
Tonawanda
PL J. Berle
Rede
Harrisen
Senger
Hamilton
Harmiton
Baseball Briefs Show Moves Across Teams
Charley Refney secures release to manage and captain the Syrecase club. J Eerie Werner aims to secure Cartwright as First Baseman. George Burnham exits with new job at a St Louis car wheel works. SIA Farrer nominated for league selection by Melrose Citizens. Cleveland signs catcher Lewis Creiger from Kalemanos, likely to Ft Wayne. President Joknacz reports a deal in Sioux City.
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Charley Refney
Philadelphia
Syrecase
J. Eerie Werner
Ike
Cartwright
George Burnham
Seleam
St. Lowis
Sia Farrer
Haseen
Citizen‘s Party
Melrose
Cleveland
Lewis Creiger
Kalemanos
Ft. Wayne
Joknacz
So Oui
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Tree
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Hill
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Alma
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Andre Cheveler
Gordlang
Feere
Arorson
New York World
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Fitzs
Oseebets
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Qata
de Tanaed Om
Tig
Martin Julian
Nero
Fanius Ewings
Germer Ford
Onriete Kiger
WW. Hamilton
W. W
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