Washington correspondent uncovers court tale of losses and a stolen martingale
A Washington reporter follows a court case about William Burns fined ten dollars for stealing a martingale from James Jones. The animal, kept by Jones’s wife in their parlor, allegedly gave her daily joy and melody, and the thief’s punishment is justified for harming a cherished household item. A separate quip notes a new neighbor’s lawn mower joke.
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Worerona
New Mird
Chacen
Norcross
Washington
Baran
Flint
William Burns
Jamed Jones
Totnes Jones
Nial Whee
Plttsburg
Saturdis Evening Post
Hin Guard Correspondent-Senator on statehood bill
A correspondent presses Senator on why the statehood bill was opposed. The exchange grows heated as the senator reframes “considerations” into a charged retort, accusing the question of being an insult while remarks hint at broad expectations and tensions surrounding the bill.
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Wyuent Statesman
Evidence 10 the Contrary in Motoring Mouth Talk
A humorous exchange notes doctors warning about automobile mouth and the term automobile mouth sports mouth for kissing. Gladys denies it and asserts Harold has long favored cars.
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Fismeralda
Gladys
Harold
Walking Cure And Household Laundry In One Page
A fragmentary newspaper page mixes domestic tips with a comic medical scene. Instructions describe dissolving Ivory Soap in warm water for cleaning and rinsing hands. A doctor-prescribed walking therapy is humorously contradicted by a patient who worries about caring for twins and limited lung expansion.
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Eleanor
Parker
Aden Fortified Outpost Between Egypt and Bombay
Aden is described as the sole fortified point between Egypt and Bombay and is regarded as an outpost of the Indian Empire. The phrasing emphasizes strategic military significance and imperial stance.
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Aden
Egypt
Bombay
Treacherous Reefs Claim Ships On St Lawrence Coast
The season of peril along the River St Lawrence saw many wrecks. About 60 perished in the past year, mostly from foreign register square rigs. Notable losses include the Russian full-rigged ship Sorin, damaged on a bar near Prince’s Land during a northeast gale while bound for Melbourne with lumber, killing several crew. The Norwegian bark Adeona drifted ashore at Techibucto in a gale. the crew of ten perished after a failed rescue attempt. The Magda, another Norwegian bark, struck Red Island reef with all aboard lost. Six fall schooner losses and four steamship drownings completed a grim tally.
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Gossela
St Lawrence
Bo Lawrence
Foreign Register
Sorinto
Ielsingfors
Prieyts Land
White
Dalliensie
N. Ds
Melebourne
Australia
Sovinto
Perlaled
Adeona
Arondal
Ind
Sexton
Seston
England
Riviere du Lovp
Quebec
Buenos Ayree
Wis
Jost
Red Island
Seattle Sees Boom After San Francisco Earthquake
The exodus from stricken San Francisco after the quake boosts Seattle as a future Pacific coast metropolis. Thousands relocate, many California investors move headquarters, rail and shipping expand, and Seattle rents surge while locals scramble for housing and temporary shelters.
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Seattle
Pacife Coast
San Francisco
California
San Brancisco
San Franelsco
Senta
San Iancisco
Homes for Millions in Southwest Farmland Opportu nities
The article notes vast untapped farming land in the Southwest with 172 million acres of open land in mesas, 14 million cultivated. In the Indian Territory 20 million acres exist with only 2 million under cultivation. Arkansas holds 34.5 million acres, only 54 million under cultivation. Missouri reports 10 million acres in its southwestern region not cultivated and purchasable at moderate prices.
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Esas
Indsan
Arkansas
Missouri
Mie
H. Clay Merce Indicted in Oil Trust Case
Grand jury in Austin Texas indicts H. Clay Merce president of Wattis-Pierce Oil Company, alleging he falsely swore in 1900 that none of the Watere-Pierca stock was owned or controlled by Standard Oil. Effort to extradite Merce from Missouri planned.
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H. Clay Mierce
Grand Jury
District Court
Austin
Texas
H. Clay Merce
St. Louis
New York
Wattis- Pierce Oil Company
Ftguro
Standard Oil Company
Suda
Missouri
Wilsons Body Interred in Philadelphia Cemetery Ceremony
The body of James Wilson, signer of the Declaration of Independence, lay for years in Odonton Minnesota before being moved to the graveyard of Old Obriat church in Philadelphia. A wreath on the coffin was sent by President Roosevelt. Attending were Morse, Andrew Carnegie, Dr. S Weir Mitchell, Alton Poke, and Attorney General Moods.
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Weir Mitchell
Alton
Fresh Cream Prices Cause Confusion at Trnitar Bakery
In a Philadelphia Press piece, Margara Daz visits the Trnitar bakery window where the owner, Sifteena conta A daz, offers unusually cheap cream puddings to a customer. The exchange reveals doubts about egg freshness and the odd reasoning behind the pricing, with a bustling shop scene and casual chatter about costs and quality.
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Antonio
Ten Years of Pain Prompts Kidney Remedy Testimony
Margaret Emmerich of Clinton Napolean Ohio describes decade of kidney trouble and paralysis of daily tasks before duty to the remedy. She credits Deans Kidney Pills with rapid relief and life saving results after doctors failed. Sold by all dealers, 50 cents a box, Tester Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Theresa the mule and Turcotte tale ends with the mule vanishing into the water as a Frenchman laments antisty.
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HD R. Paxton CO
Boston
Mass
Dean
Tester-Milburn Co
Buffato
Theresa
Jean Turcotte
Turcotte
Theresa Turcotte
California
California Fig Syrup Co
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