Spitting Diamonds at Hatton Garden Fraud Exposed
An importer recalls a London diamond theft scare in Hatton Garden where a short sighted clerkenwell dealer used clever mouth spitting to pocket loose stones. Two guards caught him after weighing a parcel showing two missing carats. He chose repayment over arrest and fled, avoiding recapture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hatton Garden
Diamond Exchange
Clerkenwell
Hatton
Ile
Bank of England
European Breweries and Beer Production by Country
The article reports Europe hosting 50,801 breweries with about 4.48 billion gallons of beer and ale produced. Germany has 26,148 breweries yielding 1.188 billion gallons, Austro Hungary 1,979 breweries, and per capita production ranges from Bosnia and Roumenia at 1 litre to Bavaria at 248 litres per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Austro- Hungary
Bosnia
Roumenia
Greece
Russia
France
Switzerland
Denmark
Upper Austria
Lower Austria
Belgium
Wurtemburg
Kingdom of Bavaria
Vienna
Gambrinus
Absent-Minded Champion Returns Home by Mistake
A Kingston New Yorker known for his memory wandered in deep thought while seeking a business contact nearby. By chance he ended at his own residence and, upon his son answering the door, politely asked if his father was at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Customs Seize Painting at Montreal Exhibition
Canadian authorities seize the painting Jerusalem on the Day of the Crucifixion from the Cyclorama in Montreal, valued at 225 000, arguing it was imported for commercial use and is subject to a 20 percent duty despite its claimed artistic merit. The rest of the clipping notes curiosity about Ceylon cats, a Georgia man misdreaming a kitchen robbery, and two quotations on virtue and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Montreal
Ceylon
Australia
Irwinton
Cheyenne Winners Win Big in Louisiana Lottery Draw
The July Louisiana State Lottery draw paid $200,000 to ticket 42 4 held by Lou Salada, his wife, and Edward P Gaylor of Cheyenne Wyoming. They receive one twentieth of the prize totaling $15,000. The money was paid August 1 through the First National Bank of Cheyenne. Salada and his wife visit Missouri relatives. the wife will retire to an eastern hospital for several months.
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H. H. Ellis’ Bakery
Lou
Salada
Edward P Gaylor
Gaylor
New Orleans
First National Bank
Missouri
Secral
Eastern
SNL Talent Orders Cigars From PP Martinez
A Dallas wholesale tobacconist receives an order from SNL Talent for Risido Balloon and Mexican Commerce cigars. The request names PP Martinez as the supplier for the shipment.
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SNL
PP. P. Martinez
Dallas
Texas
Promising Cure Claims for Various Ailments in Advert Backlash
An advertisement touts Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming universal cure for torpid liver and impure blood and other ailments with a money back guarantee. It also promotes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, medical equipment for sale, and mentions Shallenberger's Malaria Antidote and B F Johnson & Co. promotional wonders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Gr. Pierce
Rheumatism and Catarrh Cure Ad Claims and Testimonials
Advert claims Botanic Blood Balm from Broad Baim Co cures rheumatism catarrh and various ailments. Tests by R P Dodge Atlanta W P McDaniel Knoxville Matilda Nichols Tyler and John M Davis Tyler Texas report improvement or cure. A stray line describes horse anatomy and propulsion power in a separate note.
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Broad Baim Co
Lanta
R. P. Dodge
Atinita
W. P. McDanid
Atlanta, Ga
Matilda Nichols
Knoxville
Tenn
John M. Davis
Tyler
Vexis
Noble Gift Quote Leads Reader to Reflect on Charity
A line from Ovid extols generosity, framing giving as a noble act. The brief aphorism invites readers to consider charity as a virtue and moral duty.
Griffin’s Catarrh Cure Promises Relief After Fifteen Years
W H Griffin of Jackson Michigan reports long illness with catarrh and credits Halls Catarrh Cure with cure. Cure marketed by druggists, price not specified.
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W. H. Griffin
Jackson, Mich
Halls
Drugeists
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European Breweries
Robert Louis Stevenson
Juvenal
W. R. Davis
Martial
Hetherington & Nason
Elm St
Tex
Shallenberger
A. T. Shallenberger
H Rochester
B. F. Johson & Co
Richmond
Tansili
Punch’ Se
Cigaraddress RW
Tansill & Co
Chicago
Perry Davis
Elief
Mark
Sigk H
Carters
Clater
Fe Co
New York
Dose, Smail Frise
Ovid
Keble
Ely
Pric
FLY Bros
Warren St. N.Y
Elun
Ewing
Tee Vrade
Bleelock
St St. Louis
Freer
B. M. Woolley
Atlanta
Georgia
Kitehall Street
Holloway & Co
N. 6Th St
St. Louis
Sainana
Peabody Publishing Company
TENAS
EH. H Kerr
Fort Worth
United States Patent Office
Washington, D
Warb
Frances E.ill
Smith
Philadelphia
New Hook
A. P. Foster & Co
Ae L. Hheus
Lebanon
Ohio
BES Coucy
PISOS
SOR
Onsumpton
Tim Pat Fat Ry
Syrnagr
Southwestern University
Ladies
Georgetown Texas
Dera
Webb
Jacan W. Heidt
Georgetown
FEV
Castoria
C.H. Edwards
Loomis & Nyman Tiffin
Oween
Mentio Ee Oatien
Owen Electric
North Broadway
Louis
Las & Parr
Witreas
Israel
Owen
Ir Owen
Owen Electric Belt
Swann Bros. & Moore
Ero
Semaatur
Secret Service
Nettary
Sendetart Grannan Detective Bureauce
Arcade
Cincinnati
Coresta
Kasi Grans Chomsa
Cincinnsti
G. H. Ingraham
M. D
Amsterdam
K. Dyche & CO
Devista
Ting Pico
Brest
Dallas Weekly News
PER OF Texas
Pargo
C. HM. Fargo & CO
The
Southwestern School of the Bible
Dallas, Texas
Prospectus
C. L Scorrino
Baylor University
Waco
the Best Health
J. B. Cuanrut
Fort Worth University
Sera Cees
Ars Free Byans College
Buffalo
Bryant & Stratton
Schooa Os
Owen Sergy
Brewster
Company
Holly, Michigan
Telphy
J.D. Brown
Slia, Mo
Ralpare OF
San
N. U. Dallas
Efish
Fishland
A.J. Tower
Boston
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