Ex soldier travels in box amid goods theft case in New York
A 24 year old ex soldier from Onege NY attempted to travel hidden in a wooden box packed with household goods and mail from Ames Third Street to Chicago. He carried $77 in pay, claimed to have served in the Philippines, and was later detained at a station as a suspected criminal. He described rigged arrangements for transport and shelter, including warm clothing and provisions, while authorities investigated the improvised concealment.
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Ban Franch
Harry M. Wrouse
Bill Biowett
Howe Wold
Oewege
Tinwy
Wwe Tone
Philippines
Honoluu
Elmey
Phip
Weema
Stgent
Chicago
Courts Appeal Over Ten On Cores At Eton Bishopric Fight
Lorton January reports a major appeal to thwart the River Chusins Gory bishopric election at Worronter. The case challenges the monarchy and probate, risking vast costs and protracted litigation. Evangelicals vow to fight as Canterbury figures back legal opposition amid national church appointment tensions.
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Lorton
Chusins
Worronter
Edward
Canterbury
Eaward Clarke Ax Counne
Gore Hue
the Globe
Vaya
New Army Rifle to Rival Krag Mauser in 1900s
Washington reports Chief of Ordnance Ceperal Cru proposes a new springfield military rifle for the army. The paper claims higher initial velocity and overall superiority over the Krag and Mauser designs, with bayonet, shoulder stock, five-round magazine, and four variants described.
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Washington
Ceperal Cru
Aivr
Hive
United States
Rife Althaugl
Grocer's Son Killed in Ortavia Shooting
Hon Francisco report details the fatal shooting of Poderiel We Roller, son of a local grocer, at Octavit Street. Police arrest Thomas Finhert, a bartender at 7 Golo Gate Avenue, after a claim of provocation. The case names other associates and notes he was 21 years old.
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Francisco
We Roller
Charlier Taller
Krocer
Ortavia
Fulian Pioats
Thomas Finhert
Golo Gate Avenue
Pouke Man
Bbreve & Co
Causes of Hard Times Across the Colonies
In 1894 Mey Td Parrett of New South Wales notes prosperity rising in New Zealand as a broad examination of colonial workers unfolds. The article discusses labor conditions, trade, and economic strain spreading through Australia and beyond.
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Wien
New Zealand
Aloe
Benatar Huicktin
Australia
Mey Td Parrett
New South Wales
St. Latte
Rich Strike In Alaska Battle Reported
Report from Alaska details a strike at the headwaters of the Snake River, flowing into the Yukon. A crew of four men led by W. Henderson and J. Cunningham, with Charles McDow, towed an option-laden follow boat up the Yokou in a launch, claiming a seven thousand dollar haul in days.
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Battle
Wash
Yukon
Kovseretky
Reyshont
I. R. Henderson W. Henderson
San Francisca
J. Cunningham
Charles Mc Dow
Thin Clty
British Columbia Gold Discovery Reported at Venualy
In Venualy British Columbia reports of a new gold discovery near Sumie spread as prospectors rush the area. Claims are staked and miners move northward toward Mount Baker country while observers note the ore content and potential yields.
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B.C
Fale
Ton Claiins
Mount Baker
Sumie
Hayle
Davis
Christian Science Work in Hawaii Promotes Faith and Eight
In Honolulu Hawaii devotees describe regular Sunday services and meetings focused on Christ Truth and Healing. The article notes a small library and distribution of Christian Science literature, including Mary Baker Eddy works, with visitors from around the world. It recounts a fire incident and the community’s response, and closes with a reflection on devotion to the gospel and Christian science.
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Holt
Neal
Rome
Mary Haier G. Exbly
Christian Selener
Honohili
High Wind Destroys Shipping Channel Near San Francisco
A southern Pacific gale on a calm morning damaged shipping along the San Fran ante coast. Winds hurled vessels from the Falcom wharf and wrecked the hay schooner Fin ale while a quartermaster aboard the Uninspert Warren lost balance and fell into the bay. A lone 2 year old boy survived the incident near the wrecked crews. The accident disrupted transport and left the wharves strewn with debris and halted loading near Brockton.
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San Franante
Crovte Atree
Brockton
Unclear Speech Lashed by Odd Parley in Chicago
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled phrases about a bargain and a president, with scattered names like Ganionniye and Hariem Lite. The excerpt mentions Mr Muebit Griat Beatt and Hoodoo, plus remarks on pain and an unlucky number thirteen.
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Muebit
Hoodoo
Two Big Steamers Crash in Storm Seattle Wit
In Seattle a storm wrecked two large steamers the U S steamer Roanoke and another vessel. The craft broke and sustained major damage with plates bent and decks cracked. A full survey will determine the extent as crews inspect the ships.
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Seattle
Joey
IBM
Cannes de
Oregon
Roanoke
Sundel
An English Tribute to Roosevelt
London Spectator lauds Theodore Roosevelt praising his moral vigor and leadership as a catalyst for civic virtue. It argues his courage, wartime service, and crusading ethic inspire Americans, comparing his influence to Cromwell and predicting his role in shaping national character.
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Ion
Roosevelt
San Juan
Santiago de Cuba
Tay Bermon
Cromwell
London Spectator
Marriage a mystery and the vanity of youth
The piece reflects on marriage as a mystery best unraveled by few, noting the restraint of the mature against youthful extravagance. It contrasts selfless generosity with a lack of personal connection, as one relative laments a lack of genuine interest and sharing, while others value acts of care over mere money.
Roosevelt's Family Fidelity Contends with Presidential Duty
A fragment from a Philadelphia Press letter column discusses President Roosevelt's paternal duties. It suggests he must balance supplying his family with food clothing and moral instruction against broader public obligations. The exchange notes a demand for a steel plate and references “Mr Offen” in a casual prewar gossip tone.
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Roosevelt
Roonevelt
Sandy's Mistake Inmate Bathing Confusion at Prison
An elderly Scotsman faced a prison sentence for an offense. The warder gave him a pail of water the next morning with a joking remark about cleaning his cell. Sandy, now unclothed after a bath, asks what he is doing and why the water is for washing the cell, claiming “Didn't ye say it was to clay, mawel?”
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Henry
Wilson
Flint
Arya
Stone
Tom
Mia
Stone Dcarcely
Sandy
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