Mighty oath swore by anarchists in San Francisco raid
In San Francisco four anarchists swore to kill a city officer after chief Paul Rignamd was jailed. Det. Roccu detained Joseph Pumiatti Charles Anjoni August Nocchi and Charles Dalhant. Nocchi hailed from Chicago. Roccu warned of a death mark and moved to arrest the would-be assailants. Anarchist paper shut by U S post office over violent content and praise of arson murder and the Buffalo assassin.
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San Francisco
Paul Rignamd
John Roeesn
Metinmi
Joseph Pumiatti
Charles Anjoni
August Nocchi
Charles Dalhant
Roc
Post Office Department
Czolgosz
Melcales
Buffalo
Justice in a Blind Case Sparks Joln Collins Trial
Ian Faiporia reports on Lewis Archer freed from prison after a assault with a deadly weapon sentence. Archer offers no written statement about the Joln Coils murder trial. Alleged conspirators offered to kill Collins's father. John Collins, serving life for his father’s murder, is described as waitniess amid sensational coverage of the case.
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Faiporia
Ian
Lewis T. Archer
Cassault
Allegers
Dici
Nevroes
Collins
John Collins
Waitniess
Iuiensas
Jos
Coldita
Mido
Kansas University
National Corn Exposition Promises State Exhibits
The National Corn Exposition in Omaha aims to promote the event with a seven-state effort. Officials report Nebraska plans a standout feature with children competing for a state offered prize, showcasing diverse exhibits from participating states.
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Omaha
Fragmentary wedding notice from early era in Washington
Incomplete OCR text describes an international marriage with names including Miss debe Seaerave and Mr. Chhartes Mi. FProrke, mentioning their parents and city ties. The fragmentary note references a bride and traditional rites but lacks clear, verifiable details or outcomes.
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Washinton Mare
Lo Foulke
Chhartes Mi
Ceaeb Poaioe Hinverneth
Peletan Dadiaister
Peraia
Brde
Campbell-Ballwin Health Bulletin Reports Weakness
London readers received a brief health bulletin on Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman indicating the patient shows weakness but otherwise his condition is unaltered. The report notes the premier’s restricted state without detailing further complications or prognosis.
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London
Henry Campbell Ballwrin
Family Perishes in Flat Fire at Belmouth House
Tragedy unfolds as Drediont Moeiss and Priest Bloomatieta with wife Lotta and their twelve year old son Lew perish in a blaze at 175 Belmont Hill. Fire damaged cabinetmakers shop nearby. authorities investigate cause.
Quadrantorigin of Godfrey’s famed instrument in 1780
A fragmentary historical note recounts how glazier Thomas Godfrey, while at work, observed sunlit reflections forming a triangle that inspired the double reflecting sea quadrant. The device was tested on a Jamaica-bound ship and later associated with Tradley of London, despite American advocacy.
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Thomas Godfrey
Philadelphia
Godfrey
Anatin
England
West Indies
Jamaica
Tradley
London
Testing Drugs On Animals And Humans In A Lab Yard
A Los Angeles Times excerpt describes a chemist discussing drug testing on various animals. Chickens are used with ergovine to check effectiveness, dogs test Tasheesh from hemp buds, and frogs receive digitalis to observe heart effects. The speaker also notes chemists sometimes test drugs on themselves, risking insanity or death.
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Los Angeles Times
Birds In Christian Legend and Symbol in the National Review
Rev. R. L. Giles discusses the raven as ambivalent symbol in Christian lore. He cites Latin and German equivalents for omens and pre destination, notes its role in the Christmas mystery, and recalls medieval belief linking animals to the nativity with phrases like Christus natus est and Quando.
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National Review
Rev
R. L. Giles
Coryo
Yis
Ife
Fare dispute on Sixth Avenue surface car
A woman with a young daughter, about seven or eight, rode a Sixth Avenue surface car. The conductor pressed for fare, the mother offered a five cent piece, and the exchange showed a reluctance to pay. The scene, narrated by the New York Press, hints at tension over early fare collection.
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Sixth Avenue
New York Press
Temperance Orator and the Prize Fighter Incident
The Washington Star recalls a temperance lecture where unruly crowds interrupted speeches. To restore order a former prize fighter sat in the gallery and warned the crowd with a whispered cue to shout only beer, closing the scene with a note on disciplined audiences.
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Washington
Lfe
Washington Star
Maryland My Maryland wrote itself in Baltimore memory
Daniel Ryder Randall read news of the attack on Massachusetts troops in Baltimore and wrote the poem Maryland My Maryland almost in a frenzy. He recalled the moment at his desk around midnight when a powerful impulse inspired the verse and its rapid creation. Colonel Randall noted the piece then claimed it seemed to write itself for the New York Herald.
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Maryland
Daniel Ryder Randall
Professor Matthews
Colonel Randall
New Orleans
Massachusetts
Baltimore
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Atatthews
Randall
New York Herald
Stanton
Diesie
Diesel
Ditaennia
Stanted
Dids
Stuntem
Dr. Baber
Trunt
Arbuckle
Neves
Curtis
Harvesters Glow With Nation’s Aftermath Mood
A rustic reflection on self sufficiency and labor during harvest. The writer notes digging, shocking, picking, and piling produce as a protective routine akin to fortifying against illness. The piece links the post harvest glow to financial prudence and the serenity of Indian summer on fields and woods.
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Dallas Lore Sharp
Athantic
Will for a sick man and asked lawyer about heirs
A ill man presses his lawyer to craft a will that strengthens his grip on wealth for needy and grasping relatives, then asks who will most likely inherit the property when he dies, seeking a nonprofessional view. The lawyer agrees to shape the document accordingly.
Unclear fragment on genius and property in Sydney Bulletin
Fragmentary note questions whether genius is a defined capacity to claim what belongs to others. Mentions Professor Dolite and Tfieh Art-Noy with a doubtful, garbled reference to Sydney Bulletin.
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Sydney
N. OR
Wo Bulletin
Trust in a Housekeeper in Questioned Conduct
A disputed narrative questions the reliability of a longtime housekeeper Mrs Brown and her former pupil Mrs Green with tense remarks about hiring practices. The exchange centers on trust, past behavior, and alleged missteps while the speaker asserts the girl never stole or misused belongings or advice.
Spendthrift Version in Old Philadelphia Adage
A clipped exchange quotes howater and Gailey debating thrift. The Philadelphia Press notes the line about pennies and heirs, hinting at caution in managing money across generations. The quip captures a period mood about prudent spending and family outcomes.
Boarding base table puzzle in a clef quest
A passerby asks about the table at a boarding base and is told by a friend that it is a table of withts and measures. The exchange evokes musical imagery with clefs and measures, reflecting a playful or cryptic talk from the Chicago News.
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Chicago News
New Parish Minister Stress Tested by Parishioners
Parishioners exchange quips with a new minister while reflecting on generosity and gratitude. A wit notes his own pregnancy analogy, and the scene hints at church life and community responses as a pope figure is referenced in a fragmented weekly column.
Torace and Slelen Debate Smith Reinstatement After Expulsion
Torace questions college authorities about reinstating young Smith after expulsion. Slelen says almost, while Helen recalls his family noting he was a halfback. The trio discusses the possible outcome and the student’s athletic status amid uncertainty.
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Torace
Young Smith
Helen
Contributions and marriages of a foreign nobility
A historical dialogue reveals a millionaire admitting they donated to foreign missions and noting that both daughters married foreign noblemen. The exchange implies social mobility and international connections through marriage and philanthropy.
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Forein
Daily Journal Delivery Offer Extends Citywide for Ten Weeks
The Daily Journal offers home delivery to any city area for a ten week period. The program targets broad coverage and aims to boost readership across neighborhoods.
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the Daily Journal
Beating Heart Experiment Ends With Hanging Martyr
An ornate account details a condemned man Peter Hunt being hanged for murder. After death his body is given to Dr. Baker and Dr. Arbuckle who revive a heartbeat using electric current. The revived man, Hunt, is kept under observation as doctors explore posthumous life and its boundaries.
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George Stanton
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Peter Tunt
Baker
T Wunt
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Tllunt
Slide tale from whispered hints ends in private laughter
A garbled note hints at a quirky scene where a group teases a friend about a misheard name. The fragment suggests a social moment about miscommunication and playful banter, with no clear location or date. The readable parts point to a casual, humorous exchange among peers.
Evolution of digits and the fate of the little toe
A comparative anatomist argues the little toe is a useless appendage showing degeneration. He notes the horse has shed four toes over centuries and now walks on a single middle digit, suggesting human big toe may be next in evolution.
Illfated Old Man Confides Before Death
An elderly citizen, near death, speaks to his wife and a companion in fragments of a heart wrenching exchange. The wife, stricken, insists on fidelity as the old man offers cautious assurances and gruff, cryptic replies.
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Manda
Min
Unclear excerpt on dressing and fit in valet encounter
Fragmentary dialogue shows a valet adjusting dress items with a client. The garbled text references eyebrows and chest position, suggesting issues with appearance and fit, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
Time Tables Show Southbound Rail Connections and Schedules
Train and freight connections listed for routes from Rock Island and Freeport through Joliet to Chicago and Milwaukee. Details include departures at 5:10 am 6:15 am 5 pm 1:00 pm 6:50 pm and 8:46 pm with varying arrivals, além notes on connections to Kansas City Omaha Cedar Rapids and Dakota points. J B Sweatt agent notes Magis Leaf Route trains leave South Freeport and Forreston schedules, with daily and Sunday exceptions.
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