Masqueraded as a Man 10 Fight Battle of Life
A New York report details Augusta Selmann posing as a man for years while running a restaurant with her husband in Newark and later at Sixty Avenue and Thirty-Sixth Street. After disputes and bankruptcy, the pair faced arrest and public exposure as a woman in disguise.
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Sepms
Augusta Selmanne
Germany
Sue
Newark
Tiene
Uw Nisterng
Huhsey
Sheneke
Iitehen
Vuuk
Uaeve Feom
Roney Tran woInen
weSbe
Ana Wolk
Aliavel
A Curious Letter Mixes Meals and Memory Across Pages
The fragmented text reads like a 19th or early 20th century letter or diary entry, touching on farm life, meals, birds, weather, and family notes. It mentions cows, snowmelt, spring, and a longing for simple, comforting dishes, with scattered references to John, bread, sandwiches, and a request to remember birthdays.
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Biren
Tory Maine
Tess
Ely
Bayer
Fsrkaeers
John
MS Din Gaioe
Randivich
Bse
Home cooking and memories from a lingering frost wish list
Fragmented reminiscence on cooking eggs and salads with improvised steps, recalling family routines and a wartime pantry. Nostalgic reflections mix simple recipes with moral observations about warmth, youth, and the springtime scent that evokes distant memories.
Counterfeiting Ring Arrests Deem Men Named in Post Office Case
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an arrest related to counterfeiting. Officers and attorney actions are mentioned with references to a post office scheme and a long prison term. Names and precise details remain unclear in the readable text.
Danville Lawyer Caught With Fine Coin Counterfeiting Outfit
A Danville attorney was arrested on counterfeiting charges after authorities traced a sophisticated setup to his home. The seizure included counterfeit coins and equipment used to produce fake currency. Investigators say he and associates had planned large-scale distribution across multiple states, with a wife and child mentioned in court records.
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Danville
DAN Vie
Brey Ems
United Stans
Tingsont
Ek Dosis
Beriiga
Wilkie
Porter Kiale
Brown
Alm
Chicago
Deaths: Drew Des Ellenticti Drew 70
Obituary notes the death of Drew Des Ellenticti Drew aged about seventy at his home of Mr and Mrs A T L Schele 652 West Main Street Born near Fort Wayne he had lived here for years and was active in Cathedral parish Survived by two sisters Kate McLean and Mrs B Gibson One son died shortly after birth Masses and funeral arrangements to be held at St Peters Catholic Church Saturday afternoon in local parish records with service details to follow
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New York
Neusral
Min
Fife
Danie
Lela Roy
Peritentiary
Sax Brown
Drew
Des. Ellenticti Drew
Methpux
A TL Sehele
West Mai Strart
Fnies Valle
Ayed
Wayne Stoy
Bille
Lin Socretion
Ace
Mre KatelleLean
Bavie Gibson
J E Lamb for Chairman in Denver Convention Clash
Fragmented report from Denver outlines J E Lamb as a candidate for Democratic chairman with support from party committees. It notes John W Kerr’s campaign status and mentions temporary leaders Thomas Tageut as temporary chairman and Casey Weisoroi as temporary secretary, with a committee meeting to define strategy.
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Itty d
Tae Danmnerude Rallodal Hommes
Wi J
Bryan
Dinca
Waa
Hell
Nobrwsky Utami Ber Iuy
Thomas Tageut
Litinens
Chaiman
Caey Weoisori
Kenruyst
Fenwanens Rampalen
Decatur News summarizes complex insurance and agency disputes
A long fragmentary report discusses multiple lawsuits in which Decatur Bee Cage, Cuddyell Stark, and Caden Box companies face claims from Elmer Leonard and Wayne regarding commissions and balances. It mentions Ring and Graham, an alleged partnership, and demands for accounting and substantial sums, with insurers disputing premium calculations and payroll costs.
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Elmer Leonerd
Wayne
jLorniews
jAetne Lite Insurance Company
Decatur Bee Cage Company
Cuddyell Stark Company
Caden Box Company
Vaul
Journal Gazette notices expiration date
The notice records that the comp tition or account expires on April 26, 1910, as listed in the Journal Gazette.
Roosevelt era cabinet prophecies in the New York press
A July Washington dispatch surveys speculative cabinet names for a Roosevelt administration and discusses possible picks for Secretary of State Attorney General and other posts. It notes the influence of Taft era politics, roiling debates, and the absence of a clear Democratic cabinet prospect amid rival proposals from figures like Lodge Kellogg and Cannon while weighing Roosevelt allies and Republicans.
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Washington
Wheldons — T
Khartun
Ohio
Charles
Puirbagis
Indiana
Gert Armbucsudur
David Juqua Gull
Cabot Lodge
Xsachusetta
Tobert Ginean
Mews
Treessury
Roege
Vor Moyer
Massachusetts
Charles | . Nawers
Ulveiss
George B. Curetelrou
New York
Huite
Wright
Charles B. Musson
Nelewekay
Tyanie
Minnecuke
Ganertt
Yewms Keetrencaek
Ofsscsuchunorte
Recnegy
The
Mary—wWilliam Ao
Oregon
Cauinet
Roosevelt
Estes
Wilson
Agrigulsurel
al Werieniure
Town Agriculture College
Aies
Dresidere Mckinley
Comeneres
Fatar
Hylton
Seavne
Luke
Wrists
Teenessie
Facla
Wie
Charles E. Macoon
Nebraska
Puram
Cube
Chinert Record -Herald
Theodore &Burton
Obin
Choise
Burton
Taft
Chicago
Nrésent
Raeen
Frank GB. Kellogg
Minnesota
Truman
F. Nesberry
Macy
W. Bitchcock
Currenes
Wade Ellis
Onlv
Generai
George Ty
Night
California
Crator
Siseestilie UN
Fort Wayne sewer condemnation notice in Allen County
Legal notices announce improvement action for Fort Wayne property owners, detailing condemnation of land for sewerage. Public works officials list affected parcels in Broadway Park, High Banks addition, and nearby areas, with a hearing date set for August 8 to consider remonstrances and possible takings.
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Puiziy
Udale
Ielilitinis
Benadlway Park
Thompsin
Uiduit &al
Broadway Park
Lot
High Banks
Broadway
Vesey
H.W
W. Xases
Browdwa
Elinsouth
Tor
Pak
Antiy
Ene Avenue
Bhuitton Road
St. Mary's River
Hartnett Avenue
Dinnensvenin
Fantrett Avenue
Thompson
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Lennon
Henry
Jesse
Brerer
Fort Wayne Public Works Approves Sidewalk and Sewer Improvements
The Fort Wayne Public Works Board outlined multiple improvement projects including sidewalk widening and cement paving on Washington Boulevard, Barr Street, and Short Street, plus construction of a local sewer along the alley between Buch Street and Mercer Street. Plans call for grading to eight or seventeen feet widths, adherence to profiles, drawings, and specifications, with details retained in the public works office.
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Department OF Public Works
Office OF the Boar
City Hall
Fort Wayne
Toby
Havedy Ziven
Board At Public Works
the Wits
Sarr
Arariner
Cie
Cuch City
Nwalkc Works
Huffman Steet
Port Warns
Taediang
Buch Street
Sul Vite
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Jesse Bros
Alloa
Becker
Hale
Local notices and ads prompt reader response
Read and respond. merchants urge participation just as residents must engage with ads. The piece notes community actions, meetings, and campaigns, mentioning local figures and ongoing projects while stressing equal importance of reading and answering notices.
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