Last of the Miamis Son Dies on Indiana Reservation
The obituary notes James R. Godfrie the last surviving son of the Miami chief Frances, who led forces in the Maumee and Watash valleys. He died on a 1 900 acre reservation near Fort Wayne, where his family has lived for sixty years. His son George is a prominent Fort Wayne figure and a high Mason. The piece also mentions Family descendants on the reservation and local land history.
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Indiana
James R. Godfrie
Frances
Little Turtle
Maumee
Watash
New Arrangement Aims to Link Great Northern with Portland Routes
A revised traffic arrangement between Great Northern and Oregon Railway and Navigation Co. aims to secure the most direct entrance into Portland and Willamette Valley points. The pact positions Great Northern as the primary line to serve key Washington and Idaho districts, enhancing connections toward Moscow and Snake River regions.
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St. Bate
Minn
Great Northern
Oregon Ailway and Navigation Co
Portland
Willamette Valley
Palonsa and
Walla Walls
Washington
CourtAleone
Moscow
Snake River
Waba
Present for You Signals Regal Infant Regiment Display
A curious present to the King of Spain features an infant regiment of about 1000 warriors aged five to eight. The display, described as a climactic gift, emphasizes scale and ceremonial impact amid royal audiences.
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Toya
Spain
Victories in Asia Reported by Shanghai Papers
Shanghai newspapers claim 5,000 Chinese troops attacked Japanese forces guarding the Ping-Nang passes in northwest Korea and drove them from positions. Reinforcements of 18,000 more troops allegedly arrived as fighting shifted toward Huang-Chow, with several Japanese ships damaged. The report notes heavy losses on both sides and details vast incumbrance values on homes and farms in affected regions, including percentages of value tied to debt and improvements.
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Usain
OHN
Szerms
John
Shanghai
Ping-Nang
Corea
Yi-Chow
Chung- Ho
Huang- Chow
Tatung River
Yeh
She
Huang-Chow
Homes of the Nation Review of Farm and Home Ownership
The article outlines census findings on farm and home ownership in the United States, detailing ownership versus incumbrance, urban versus rural contrasts, and regional patterns. It cites New York and Rochester and describes Gray Gables as a notable summer home with improved grounds and exterior views.
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Parm
Prissa
Braina
United States
New York
Rochester
Incumbrance
Incumbrance Ia
Gray Gables
Peck Won't Call Militia for Milwaukee Sanitary Law Enforcement
Wisconsin Governor Peck refused to mobilize state troops to enforce sanitary regulations in Milwaukee. He ruled municipal and county authorities must exhaust their powers using police and sheriff forces before militia action. The decision followed talks with Police Chief Janssen and a Health Board session, with plans to deploy police, arrest violators, and quarantine as needed.
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Milwaukee
Peck
Wiconsin
Janssen
State Board of Health
Flister
Iaoation
Thora Ag
The Grays Gables Vacation of President Clevalands
The Cleveland family returns to Gray Gables for a summer respite on drugzarda Way. The cherished retreat shines as a peaceful, familiar escape where the President, his wife, and children seek rest each year.
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Proshtienh Clevalands
Gray Gables
Cleveland
Cleveland family adds nine chambers to Tudor Gables home
The Cleveland family expanded their Washington home with nine new chambers over the past year, improving space for entertaining. The rooms are plainly furnished with several large fireplaces, offering warmth and a homey feel. The sitting room is highlighted as the pleasantest, hosting gatherings of the family and friends.
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Washington
Cleveland
Rom and Hag
A Reader’s Dots and Drafts of Niche Trades T
A collage of brief notices and curious tips. Topics include pen grip variety to stave writer’s cramp, keep butter from spoiling ads, a blacksmith turned chief justice, a catalog offer in New York, harvest excursion promos, and quirky claims about diet and health products from the era.
Catching the Bride Curio from Arab Wedding Customs
A traveler describes a curious Arab wedding custom in which the groom searches a dim room full of veiled women wearing similar clothes to identify his bride. If he guesses wrong, the chase resumes with hours of pursuit and a final unveiling to reveal the correct bride.
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Haa
Jong Chese
Sacc
Raiden
Injon Too Hig for Tin Ceil In Indian Hovervation
A Portland Oregonian item notes trouble on the Unatilt[a Indian Reservation where a seven foot tall inmate named Bwichlick was arrested and could not enter a guardhouse cell. morning found curled like a spiral spring due to short eel. Police urge a new jail.
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Injon
Tha Calzboorg
Bwichlick
Portland
Syrup of Figs Promoted As Gentle Laxative
An ad touts Syrup of Figs as a pure, agreeable laxative that cleanses the system and relieves headaches and fevers. It claims to work on the liver and bowels without weakening them, with endorsements from users and medical approval.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Fabur
Empire Manufacturing Co
Quincy
Wil Mall
Ano Catimaty
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Greece
Pierce
Uae
Misa Maqaatr Crhowrey
Jamestoum
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Owen Electric Belt
Owen Electric Belt Co
Chicago
Pride Socents
Naueais
Erne Naman
China
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Mikudo'a
Native Papers
Ounere Conic
Homes OF the Nation
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Bristol
Philadelphia
Ronance
New York Journal
Philadelphia Record
Salzer
John A. Salzer
John W. Slayton
Texas
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Kentucky
Bloomingdale Bros
Arenas
Fifty-ninth Street
Maud of
Waley
Harry
St. Pacl
Minnesota
Dakota
Montanapointa
Great Northern Railway
Pilgria
Australia
Glenn
Winalate
Windsor Castle
Psan
Kennedy
Ronald Kennedy
Roxbury
Hass
Boston
Hiood
Sarsa
Parilla
Uresis
Hooa
Walter Baxer & GO
Walter Baker & GO. Gorchester
Mass
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Marte
In & Péanon
Addrene Empire Mpa. Co
Hox
Fleetric
Detroit
Mich
Wantagenta
Jennie
T Have & Tallaman
Ensio Et Oelnay
Jiorris
Washington, DC
M- Douglas
Recallet
Amenter
Ell Denthe
Bell Pumping
Janzen
Etata Alza
Denth Ron
Loomis & Nyman
Tiffin
Ohio
Fort Laelia
de Paiera
Mall
Bix Atric
Franklin Breet
Jefferson
Chiea
Isis
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