A Rank Imposition Franking Privilege Exposed
A Washington Post report traces abuses of the congressional franking privilege as lawmakers ship furniture, clothing, and even a terrier home via mail sacks. It details oversized, unlawful shipments, family usages, and a system where the post office handles unusual loads while critics call for reform.
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Senate
Alda
Otties
Tve Senate
Milppert
Ona
Tongrass
Loyses
Post Office Department
Congress
Department
Shawld
Blank
Fragmentary note on naval surgeons and iron ships
A damaged OCR fragment hints at naval surgeons and iron ships. It mentions a predicted terrible outcome and a ship refusing to sweat, with obscure obscure phrasing and incomplete names. The passage is fragmentary and lacks clear action or dates.
Photographing Jewelry as a Protection in Portraits
A New York portrait photographer notes a practice shift as jewelry in photos often disappears from wear. He observed random samples showing little wear value beyond a few hundred dollars, even when owners possess jewels worth thousands. English aristocrats frequently display full sets in photographs, aiding identification potential while actual theft risk remains low. American women with valuable pieces tend to wear less jewelry, making precautions less common.
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New York
Wiere
Ty Fugland
New York Bull
Loss of Gold and Silver Tied to Global Waste
A historical note estimates annual gold loss and leakage, calculating about 4.99 million pounds in gold alone, with total waste of gold and silver around 27.56 million. It discusses various causes from thefts, war, and shipwrecks to congealed data along trade routes and reflects on currency impacts and economic losses.
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Nenv
McCullach
Basia
Nes Tinkeen
Wien
Chamber
Opposition to iron ships mirrors early wooden hull doubts
A Star reporter recalls naval debates over iron versus wooden ships. Officers argued against iron armor citing cold decks and damp air while others defended iron vessels as superior, noting growth of iron fleets and a shift from wooden hulls, paralleling historic resistance to elevated railways in New York.
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Ousarya& i
Farragut
Nn Ion
Birfret
Wiel Ip
New York City
Trey
Earthquake Shocks Georgia Camp Meeting Crowd
An unnamed observer recalls a powerful quake felt across Georgia, with a notable jolt during a Methodist camp meeting near Bil Spvines. The tremor disrupted religious fervor as attendees fled and the minister confronted dwindling interest before another shock halted the service.
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Mirbundes
Charleson
Georgia
Bil Spvines
Newy Aebu- Jou
Unaus
Tarran
Earthquake Panic at Altar as Conflagration Fears Sweep Town
Terrified crowds at a religious service faced a violent quake amid wrenching tremors and cries for mercy. The minister kept faith as hundreds fled toward the altar seeking solace, while officials urged calm. A conveyed scene of distress and communal prayer marked a tense moment in the town.
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Navar
Flecinis ix
Woglu
Allanty
Democratic Victories in Chico and St Louis Mayors
In Chico Carter Harshvon, a Democrat, won the mayoral race by about 30,000 over Republican Tilgle Blundee Hallety as the Democratic city ticket gained strength, while in St Louis Tellin Wells, a Democrat, defeated Republican G. W. Barkers by roughly 8,000, with ex Governor Altgeld attending the final stage of the Aghe Aigie event.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harsh von
Elootel
Chico
Tiilge Blundee Hallety
Rapidligan
Tsu Alvecedl
Wethin
St. Toulis
Telln Wells
Demtanrat
St. Lows
Abault
Fragmented auction ledger items with numerous names and values
A garbled OCR page lists numerous buyers and prices across many lines. It mentions individuals such as Mabel Bowden, Margaret Watkow, Wayne, Mary Cuthman, and Wy iy wa ot Mindsee, with monetary figures including 20, 500, and 3900. The text resembles a local auction or settlement record with scattered names, lot descriptors, and sums, lacking coherent narrative.
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Als
BAO. A. Mg
Scipto
Yna
Av Miller
Gyns Anil
Ana Ma Miller
Wayne
Mary Cuthman
He Meg
Guo
Wolsey
Tae
Gamal Walaa Lo
Fey Sue
Cee Heute
Gor
Wai Watson
David Toth
Gedar Greels
Dar BO
Xronmiller
Aide Bs
Bette
Thenilare
S Pehle Ba
Milan
Tor
Gow
Wynd Sieh
Binsenvell
Onl Hough
Plaig
Tan
Pulvieliteada
Williams
Local News Notes on Appointments and Travel
Mrs Anipi Thomas returns with relatives. Prof H S Vanrheesing named to succeed Prof Schuluer on the High school faculty. Miss Martens sails from Los Angeles to Theia for six months touring Europe and the Mediterranean. Mr and Mrs Hay Palmer return to Paducah after a three week visit. An incident injures the son of Mr and Mrs J J Lytiett in Brandy street. Prof Ranying of St Louis visits Fort Wayne. Investments and land deals, including Kunningy’s farm, are discussed in Missouri papers.
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H.S. Vanrheesing
A. FE
Schuluer
Dy, Niswonger
Postalliee Amig
Tony
Chlo
Stark Oey
Jacob Traut Lavel
W. G. Dirns
Nnd
Hay Palmer
Padwoah
J. J. Lytiett
Brandyitt Street
Minchill
Ranying
St. Louis
Fort Wayns
Missouri
Kunningy
Une Farms
Silsiway
Fawkinn Martens
Los Angeles
Cal
Election dispute at polling place ends with shooting
An election dispute at a polling place near Vaudeventer in Lismachester Quunies escalated when United States District Attorney Rosierly was shot in the arm. He was standing near the disputants and appeared to have been the intended target, with the assailant fleeing.
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Novis
Lismachester Quunies
United States
Rosierly
Denver athlete at Colorado Athletic meeting details unclear
A fragmentary report notes an athlete associated with Denver and Colorado Athletic events around April. The text is garbled, but mentions Tom Shaye and a melt or meet at Colorado. No clear outcome or date is confirmed.
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Denver
Cal
Tom Shayewy
Heen Matend
Tlaysell
The
Colorado Atlletic
Contested Bacteriology Findings From Dr Keta Experiments
An old German journal summary describes Dr Ketas experiments on disease germs, noting attempts to determine which beechen organisms cause specific infections. It details longevity of typhoid, cholera, and other pathogens in animals, and reports failure to culture certain agents or produce key diseases like tuberculosis or anthrax through inoculation.
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Keta
Kisin
Breteria
Women Station Agents Demand Uniform Caps
Women agents along the Southern rail line protested restrictions on their uniform caps, urging supportive action and claiming grievances about masculine oversight. They argue caps should be for women and request suitable attire while criticizing management for dismissive attitudes.
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Xashyay
Agenix
Amaiy
Cape
Dodson
American woman in Paris dresses on nothing a year
There is an American woman in Paris famed for superb dress style on a shoestring budget. A fine article and popular ad for a fashionable dressmaker showcase her attire. Enquiries pour in about the contortionist designer whose creations flood the chic market.
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Paris
Fashionalle
Ellentola
Thy Highest Chimney at Silver Works Antwerp Belwham
The Silver Works company of Antwerp Belwham completed a chimney seven hundred feet high with a base diameter of twenty five feet and a top eleven feet. Lightning struck the upper portion about fifty feet high, claimed to be the highest chimney in the world.
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Silver Works Company
Antwerp
Belwham
Chinindy
Bible boot scandal stuns governor at dinner
A tale from early days recounts a Winnipeg governor at a dinner who discovers a Bible within a hollow boot secreted under the table. The Bible, bound in concealment within whisky, shocks the host as rumors of prohibition and hidden contraband swirl around the scene.
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Hag Moore
Walleum
Winnipeg
Guvernor
Uru
Candde
Peter
Report on Mare Car Service figures by Elliott
Jumbled ledger notes report car service activity under A M Elliott agent for Therana Gar Service association. Estimated 268 cars handled versus 408 last year. notes suggest decline due to farm forward conditions and incomplete data for February 1901.
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A.M. Elliott
Therana Gar Service Association
Eliatt
MD. Eliott
New York Central backs Empire State dining car experiment
A described prototype dining car plan is reportedly supported by the New York Central on the Empire State express. The idea involves movable tables and heavy built features to allow passengers a meal without disturbing others, drawing on older kitchen ideas and ventilation concepts.
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New York Central
Empire State
Monla
Lina
Gorless 18 Guilty Captain Brodt Trial Notes
Peter Gorstas tied to bribery at a chest seals case as Captain Brodt charged. Patrolmen Bates and Hightown reported him guilty. Gorless Hawker connected to a protective stabishment. Wil Wis arrested for a press yesterday. Attorney HET. Smith resumes Chicago business. Lackawanna yard exhibit described as 680 feet long with modern equipment in a transportation display.
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Brodt Las Liven
Peter Gorstas
Bates
Hign- Tow
Merweny
Gorless Hawkeer
Brows Point
Fragmentary note on a morning event with names unclear
A damaged OCR reads a fragmentary morning event with scattered names and places. The text is garbled, making precise identification difficult. It mentions persons possibly including Carlos and Sir Ging Wolt, with vague references to a plot or drop by a path.
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Carlos
Che
Sooty scribble tale from Fay Farvell Greeny
Fragmentary handwritten line about walking along steel and weathering with bold feet. The text reads oddly with typos and garbled phrases. It hints at a rugged, early weathergauge scene but lacks clear entities or events.
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Srwept Steel
Fay Farvell Greeny
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