The $12,000,000 burro and the Coeur dAlene saga
Dutch Jake recounts the Bill the burro tale from 1883 in Murray Idaho. Kellogg, O Rourke and the burro find galena at Buckers hill leading to the Bunker Hill mine. Cooper and Peck sue, the burro is declared owner, profits total about twenty million, and the men pursue fortunes in Spokane and Kellogg Idaho.
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Dutch Jake
Cooper & Peck
Kellogg
Idaho
Ketlugz
Kelloga
Jake
Murray
Coeur d’Alenes
Harry Baer
Gesur Q d'Alenes
Mullen
Wagle
Burke
Sel Iogg
Wardner
Phil O'Rourke
Colorado
Baer
O'Rourke
Cooper
Peck
Gaya St Np
Bill
John M. Burke
Peek
Phil
Geo
Milo Gulch
Buckers Hill
Northwest
Galena
Kelloggs
Bunker Hill Lodge
Burto
Bunker Hill and
Sullivan
Harry Orchard
Gale
Kellogg and
Norman Buck
Idaho Scrolls of Justice
Bunker Hill
Jackass
O’rourke
N. &. Kellogg
Con Sullivan
Con
Coeur d'Alene
Kingston
Jackass Prairie
Francis Darwin
Pack
Don Sullivan
Burro
Forest Grove
Oregon
Elaver
Cosuy d'Atene
Spokane
Alaska
Andas
Outing Magazine
How a Boy Works and the Bicycle Cattle Drive
This piece satirically notes cowboys chasing cows by bicycle, detailing repeated dismounts at bars and rough road segments. It highlights the paradox of labor versus pleasure in attempting to combine business with recreation, ending with the cowhand’s persistence and the daily grind.
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Dublin
Newark Evening News
Honeymoon Guide With Cautions On Loans And Manners
A Life magazine humor piece advises newlyweds on prudent honeymoon finance and etiquette. It warns against short term loans, suggests long term setups, and humorously covers travel plans, public displays, timing, hotel arrangements, and avoiding awkward calls to in laws while stressing calm, frank conduct and returning home with appropriate funds.
Mendelssohn House Settlement Opens in Los Angeles
The Jewish Women's Foreign Relief Association of Los Angeles opened a new settlement house named for Moses Mendelssohn, the grandfather of the composer, highlighting a cultural and community outreach initiative in the city.
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The
Jewish Women’s Foreign Relief Association of
Los Angeles
Cal
Moses Mendelssohn
Words of Wisdom on Love and Marriage
A column of maxims on marriage romance and gender dynamics. It argues that dramatic instinct determines romantic fidelity, that a wife’s tears ruin a man’s color in love, and that marriage should end if terms cannot be reached. It contrasts refined behavior with cuckolded appetite and notes how allure and social polish influence men.
Heavy Fire Thwarted Robbery Near Bredenville
A gang of armed foreigners ambushed a carriage near Bredenville. George K Kummer escaped with over $300 while Albert Kummer and Mannox were captured and beaten. Connor fled the scene firing bullets past his head. Constable Miller rushed to the area as the attackers vanished into concealment.
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Butler
Bredinville
George K. Kummer
Bredenville
Albert Kummer
William Connor
William Mannox
Connor
Lynrode
Jesse, Miller
George ‘Kummer
Mannox
Drouth Threatens Water, Coke Plants in Westmoreland
Greensburg reports the worst drouth in 15 years endangering water supply for hundreds in Westmoreland county. Oramtres station delivers water by rail tank cars. Bessemer Coke Company and nearby plants in Unity township shutdown for lack of water. If rains fail in a week, major coke works may suspend operations as reforestation is urged. Pennsylvania Railroad supplies Hecla region with drinking water.
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Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Orabtres
Unity Township
Bessemer Coke Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hecla
University of Pittsburg Buys West Penn Medical College
Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh acquire West Penn Medical College for 100000 dollars. The transfer, dated January 1, strengthens the university’s status as a major regional education center. A separate note from Monessen reports William Stevens, a Monessen man, increasing a 5 bank deposit to 55 and using checks for small purchases, with authorities still seeking him.
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West Penn Institution
University of Pittsburg
West Penn Medical College
Monongahela
William Stevens
Monessen
Cylinder Head Blow Out Tragic Train Accident near Bristol
Two Italians died and five others seriously injured when a locomotive head blew out on a Pennsylvan ia Railroad train near Bristol. The train was traveling 40 miles per hour as workers labored on the road bed. Francisco Bolando and Antonio Rogo were killed. Robbery and arson followed at J H Rhoumm’s Homer City clothing store, where most stock was stolen before a fire was started. The owner reported heavy losses and no clues yet.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bristol
Francisco Bolando
Antonio Rogo
Plow Turns Up Old Indian Cave in Washington
In South Franklin township M M Moore unearthed an ancient cave while plowing. A stone blocked the mouth and armed artifacts were found. The find will be preserved.
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Old Indian Cave
Washington
Franklin Township
M. M. Moore
Moore
Wedding Incident Off Derry No. 6 Injures Several
Following a wedding celebration at Wedning Latroba-At Derry No 6 several men were injured. Dan Tresina was stabbed in the back while Tony Mora sky suffered serious burns from a lighted match. A burning shirt caused a fire that damaged rubbish and narrowly avoided a house fire. Thirty foreigners were arrested.
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Latroba
Derry No. 6
Dan Tresina
Tony Morasky
Fire destroys Mars livery stable and businesses
A blaze on Railway avenue Mars destroyed the J A Griswell livery stable the Dale Walters undertaking establishment and B Pierson plumbing shop. About twenty horses were saved with difficulty. The fire started in the rear of the plumbing shop and is of mysterious origin. Loss set at $10,000. Griswell had just purchased Walters establishment but transfer postponed until today.
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Butler
J. A. Griswell
Dale Walters’ Undertaking Establishment
B. Pierson Plumbing Spp
Railway Avenue
Mars
Plumbing Establishment
Criswell
Walters Establishment
Receiver for Foundry Named in Allentown
On application by Louis R. Albright and Texler Lumber Co, judge named F. J. Wenner as receiver of the Allentown Foundry & Machine Co. The old industry, dating to 1837, is valued at 200000 dollars and yields 300000 dollars in annual materials. Liabilities total 155500 dollars after a three year old strike and current downturn.
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Allentown
Louis R. Albright
Texler Lumber Company
F. J. ‘Wenner
Allentown Foundry & Machine Company
Fire destroys lumber mill at Nagle Rock
Oil City reports a large mill and general store of the Grandin Lumber Company were destroyed by fire. A million feet of sawn lumber near the blaze was saved by Oil City fire department, arriving by steam engine and hose cart on a special train. Estimated loss is $25,000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Oil City
Grandin. Lumber Company
Nagle Rock
Petition Aims to Make Washington a Third Class City
A petition will be presented to the Washington council asking that the question of forming the borough into a third class city be put to a vote of the citizens. A similar petition will be presented to Hast Washington Council, intending to consolidate the two municipalities under one city charter.
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Washington
Washington Council
Hast Washington Council
Death in Runaway at New Castle
Thomas Boyle of Mahoningtown dies at the hospital from injuries from a horse runaway. Returning from the country his horses were frightened. found unconscious in the road an hour later. He was 65, and leaves a wife four sons and a daughter.
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New Castle
Thomas Boyle
Mahoningtown
Philadelphia man kills Benjamin then fatally shoots self
In West Chester a man identified as Benjamin Degildo from Philadelphia shot and killed another Benjamin. Defelix wounded Pasquelo Defelix, father of the slain man, and afterward killed himself to avoid capture by a furious mob.
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West Chester
Benjamin Degildo
Philadelphia
Benjamin
Defelix
Pasquelo Defelix
Glain
Plant Resumes Operations at American Sheet & Tin Plate
Two hundred men return to work at the American Sheet & Tin Plate plant Saltsburg after idle period since last November. District Manager A H Beale orders plant readiness. Leechburg also sees resumed activity as industry restarts.
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Leechburg
American Sheet & Tin Plate Company
A.H. Beale
Saltsburg
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G. Moorhead
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Tim Brunette
Helen Rowsland
New York World
Keystone State
Drouth Caubes
Indiana
Earry
J. H. Rhoumm
Homer City
Punxsutawney
J. B. White
John Maruen
Beaver
Lucas Contracting Company
Pittsburg
Tony Ralph
Sturgeon
Rock Springs
Comptroller of the Currency
Farmers National Bank of
W. J. Hill
Huntingdon, Pa
A. H. Beale
J. H. Park
P. A. McCracken
J. D. Flide
Somerset
Somerset County
George Clemency
Sharon
Mildred
Stephen Evans
Eileteddfods
State Highway Department
Somerset and
Johnstown
Hall
Republic Iron & Steel Company
W. A. Campbell
Allegheny County
Geological Survey
Beaver Falls
Beaver County Poultry Association
Tony Marienne
Charlerei
Memorial Hospital
Monongabelt
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