The Strangling Fiend in New York and Beyond
A chilling essay links a string of strangulations across New York Buffalo Cincinnati Denver and Montreal to a single serial killer. It reviews Mary Cunningham's murder and recounts cases of Minnie Welett Josie Bennett Lena Tepper and Maple Contas to suggest a common method and motive. The piece questions whether one man or a group wields the deadly pattern and warns the public of a dangerous criminal at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cunningham
New York
Atlantic
Pastuic
Cunningham
Lea
Miiunie Weldt
Daste Dernett
Jane
Mars Relchart
Eteanehed
Cincinnati
Duby Sa Usde
Lena ‘Tupper
Denver
Riku Osunia
Deion
Jesse Willes
Sian Rate Isea
Tiecrinber
Alarie MebDerina
Welrurey Fd
Decorathan
Nao Sep Oblast
Bisty-fist Street
Minnie Welett
Tletha Wallett
Gil
Vier
Tverdray
Mary Eckhart
Ana
Bella
Buffalo
Josie Bennett
Elliott Street
Walnut Treet
Lena Tepper
Paris
Tichard de
Lhing
Leia Tupper
Marky
Doc
Panny Ives
Gagie
Groyn
Ferrell Pereusere
Marber
Sheen
Meeman
Zebras as Pack Animals in East Africa Expedition
A Special Letter recounts R William As tor Chanter describing a major East Africa expedition near Mount Kenya. It argues zebras thrive there and could be domesticated for transport and packing. The piece notes potential government support and practical challenges in taming zebras for widespread use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. William Astor Chanter
Mount Kenya
East
Africa
Chanrler
Zebios
Wilh Tassars
Rei
Hoocoult
Bajar
Derenia
Tataecodihea
Anita
von Uechivig
Ab Gabe
Darge Tudeber
Wodmsada
Chad
Bern Taneht
Fassa Willlin
Oltre
Woes and Adipose Tissue from the San Francisco Post
A verbose dispatch blends European royalty intrigue with odd notes on beasts and a Paris political split. It cites the Marquis de Lippe resigning from Bordeaux royalists, claims of new alliances with a labor party, and mentions a Bourbon cuisine anecdote at a dinner. The piece then shifts to zebras trained in Europe and a tangential domestic scene, ending with a casual street scene and a farewell remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis de Luppe
Duc de Brogue
Duc d'Orleans
Boulanger'e
Paris
London
Bordeaux
Comte de Lur Saluces
Revolutionary Party
Gironde
Independent Labor Party of
Mo de Lippe
Moite
Maricobad
Conde de Chaisbard
Song of the Coronation Fete at Moscow Auditions
The text notes a high level of talent as forty eight prima donnas competed for coronation fete singing roles in Moscow. It mentions Sigrid Armoldson, a Swedish singer, who appeared in ten performances for a rate of 1500 dollars per night, highlighting the era’s lavish patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Imperial Theater
Ebowe
Sigrid Armoldson
The Hereditary Bicyclist Shows Odd Child Prodigy
The article notes Grover Serviss of Chicago, four and a half, as a remarkable young bicyclist who handles a wheel with adult skill. It describes his fearlessness in tricks, his mimicry of expert riders, and unusual physical balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Grover Serviss
Chicago
Grover
Tire industry debate over prices and performance pressures
A fragmented recollection discusses tire pricing and advertising tactics. Observers question if high performance claims truly boost sales, noting stalled campaigns and industry resistance to price increases while public skepticism grows about racing influenced claims.
Organizing Club and the informal meeting of debh leaders
The piece describes informal organizing by leading spirits who seize favorable conditions and form a casual committee of one. It emphasizes minimal red tape and ad hoc meetings where messages to gather are sent, aiming to coordinate discussions and actions without formal structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Eee
Debh
Bicycle meet highlights and track records in Philadelphia
C Bald starred at the South Tad Wheeluen's event in Philadelphia drawing over a thousand fans. He won the one mile open and the one mile handicap in fast time, but failed to surpass the state record in 2000. Amateur record was broken by W G Douglass with 2.02 4-5, surpassing Auer's 2.04 mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bald
Tad Wheeluen
Philadelphia
Tiesa
Bald
W. G. Douglass
Maide
Auer
Douglass
Racing at Waverly New Jersey Track Draws Crowd and Falls
The Atlanta Wheelmen meet at Waverly NJ drew over 6000 fans as fast racing thrilled a large crowd yet the large fields caused many falls. Pere Herlo Rostov dominated proceedings with a string of wins while Vel tip and Jos. Perisen chased behind in a packed field of riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Waverly
N. J Gare
Pere Herlo Af
Perisen
Lefersoan
American bicycle trade gains favor in Germany report
A report to Washington from the U S Consul General says Germany has shifted to American bicycles after German dealers observed lighter, American-made wheels. Germans prefer 21 to 25 pound wheels and expect faster sales as American rims and materials prove superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
State Department
Washington
United Saree
Mason
Empire
Geremany
Manen
Americ
Mayor Treve Edgar J Jewett Applies for L A Membership
Fragmentary notice notes Buffalo mayor Treve Edgar J. Jewett seeks admission to the L A. It mentions wheel transportation abroad charging 2.56 and bicycle crate charges of 1 with crate creation at a bicycle repair shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar J. Jewett
Buffalo
The
Breycle
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Mary Cunninghamas
J. C. Thompson
Montreal
Jost Tien Nope
Gaan
East Africa
Baddle Steeds
Contesse de Maris
Fearbous
Phillippe
Depoadtine Tin
Kyuew Ali
Cisse
Leense
Treasury Department
Dieeforth
Berden
Avancay
Otto Ries
Weild
Tley
Meurt
Brussels
Eoological Garden
Aix-la-Chape
Efrens Ring
Andy
Reinister
Iearry
San Francisco Post
Boomers
Atan
Pouue Underhill
Cohuohia College
China
Ribten
Sotue
PRU
Peter Berlo
American Wheels Abroad
Treve
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