Marguerite Learns Paul Worthingtons Masterpiece
Marguerite Chantrey, under his scorn, watches Paul Worthington chase art over years. He leaves for Europe, later revealing his painting Clyde Worthingtons masterpiece is Marguerite as his muse in a Rome gallery. She learns she inspired his triumph and they meet again.
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Paul Worthington
Marguerite Chantrey
Marguerite
Europe
Chantrey
Royal Academy
Paul Worthingtomw
Rome
Clyde
Margierite
Marguerites
Paul Clyde Worthington
Boston Post
Birth of Oklahoma Run Sparks Nationwide Legend
The April 1889 Oklahoma land rush reshaped the territory as thousands rushed to stake claims. Boomers and settlers rode, rode mules, and camped along the draws while gunfire sounded guiding newcomers to land in the new territories. Conflicts linger in families near each other decades later.
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Oklahoma
Keldergs
Lippincott
Largest Whale Skeleton On Display In Christchurch Museum
The article describes the blue whale skeleton in Christchurch New Zealand, claimed as the world’s largest animal. The 87 foot skeleton weighs about nine tons, with a 21 foot head, and earns its name from dark upper shading and yellow lower parts, also called sulphur bottom. It notes krill as chief food, and mentions related prawns and luminescent species.
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Christchurch
New Zealand
Cornish
Greenland
Atchison Globe
State treasury shows year receipts and expenditures
The State fiscal year ending November 30 reports receipts of 29,101,183.78 and expenditures of 36,021,773.37, leaving 8,620,014.79 in depositories split 5,967,970.83 general fund and 2,652,034.96 sinking fund. Bonds purchased total 45,700. debt exceeds by sinking fund. Debt listed at 2,643,917.02 with sinking fund 8,117.94 in excess.
New Telephone Deal Unites Union Territory Under Continental
Announcement from Harrisburg states American Union Telephone Company, dominating most independent lines outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, has been purchased by Continental Telephone and Telegraph Company of New York. The move gives Continental control over American Union territory and connects it with Delaware, Maryland, New York, West Virginia, and New Jersey holdings. Officers cited include John Graham of Newville as president, Charles West of Harrisburg as vice president, and S. R. Caldwell of Harrisburg as secretary and treasurer.
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Harrisburg
American Union Telephone Company
Philadelphia
Pittsburg & Allegheny Company
Pittsburg
New Continental Telephone & Telegraph Company
New York
American Union
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
New Jersey
Interstate
American
John Graham
Newville
Charles West
R. Caldwell
Boys Under Arrest in Johnsonburg Express Theft
Ridgway youths Delbert Williams Claude Miller and Wallie Shearer all under 17 are jailed on charges of breaking the Adams Express strong box in Johnsonburg. About 1200 dollars in currency sent from Wilcox bank to Instanter tannery was stolen. authorities recovered most of the money. A hearing before Justice Clinton Jones led to commitment for trial.
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Wilcox Bank
Instanter Tannery
M. C. Fry
Wiley
Justice of the Peace
Clinton Jones
Expense report filed by Harrisburg auditor general elect
A El Sisson, the auditor general elect in Harrisburg, filed his state expense account. It shows 1600 dollars contributed to the Republican State Committee, 100 to the Erie County Republican Committee, 50 to the Republican League of Clubs, 12.50 to the Journal of Commerce, plus 254.86 for traveling and the remainder as other expenses.
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Harrisburg
A.el. Sisson
State Department
Republican State Committee
Erie County Republican Committee
Republican League of Clubs
Journal of Commerce
Robbery spree hits Punxsutawney and Dubois areas
A gang has committed six robberies in six nights in Punxsutawney and Dubois. The Star theater lost twenty five dollars, a prior robbery yielded fifteen dollars, a news stand twelve dollars, and stock. In Dubois Stuart's dry goods store was robbed of two hundred fifty dollars, with small sums taken from two other sites.
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Punxsutawney
Dubois
Star Theater
Stuart
Papers filed against Armstrong judge election results
In Harrisburg, 70 citizens filed with the attorney general to contest Judge Patton's election in Armstrong County. They allege fraudulent returns and that J. W. King was the rightful judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Patton
Armstrong County
J. W. King
Local Option Campaign Opens in Altoona Churches
A city wide local option campaign opened with church representation across Altoona. Church workers were urged to unite to nominate legislative candidates pledged to support local option in the next general assembly.
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Altoona
Fire destroys barn in Bullskin township farm
A fire of incendiary origin burned the barn and adjoining buildings owned by Ahram P. Sullwagon in Bullskin township. Two mules, one horse, one cow, four hogs and farm implements were lost. Total value estimated at 4800 dollars with 1700 dollars covered by insurance.
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Cemneligville
Pire
Ahram P. Sullwagon
Bullskin Township
Pioneer Slate Maker Henry Short Dies at 81
Bangor reports Henry Short a pioneer slate manufacturer died at age 81. He located the Con solidated quarry at East Bangor and grew wealthy from powder patents sold in England France and Italy. In Washington a daytime robbery at Dr J H Lewis's home led to Aaron Hackett being arrested in Brownsville after $9 was stolen while the family attended church.
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Bangor
Henry Short
Great Consolidated
East Bangor
England
France
Italy
Washington
J. H. Lewis
Aaron Hackett
Brownsville
Hackett
Lewis
Suspects Under Arrest In Black Hand Murders Case
Berwick a report says Antonio Calabra and his brother Fortunato plus a third man were caught in Pennsylvania as part of a Black Hand outrages probe. Antonio was seized in Philadelphia, others at Tamaqua and taken to Bloomsburg. State troopers pursue evidence of murder connected to 1906 disappearances.
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Pennsylvania
Berwick
Antonio Calabra
Fortunato
Antonio
Philadelphia
Tamaqua
Bloomaburg
Adams
State Constablary
Pottsville
Calabra
Big coal land tract sold in Greene county deal
J. J. Thompson closed a sale of 8000 acres of Pittsburg vein coking coal in Greene county to William G. Mather of Cleveland for 1 750 000. Associates include J. W. Thompson J. W. Semang George B. Moredock George W. Struble A R Struble JosephS Eliott Samuel Bierer and James H Clark. Thompson paid out down payments aggregating over 300 000. Enormous gain in bank clearances in Philadelphia November totals 626 508 302, up from 537 825 781 last year, with 11 month year to date at 6 274 892 610 versus 5 965 409 923 a year ago.
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Uniontown
J. J. Thompson
Pittsburg
Greene County
William G. Mather
Cleveland
J. W. Thompson
J. W. 8Emang
George B. Moredock
George W. Struble
A. R. Struble
Josephs. Eliott
Fayette County
Samuel Bierer
Hiawatha, Kan
James H. Clark
Ilinois
Mr. Thompson
Wayneeburg
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Clearing House
Bloodhounds Aid Arrest Over Damaged Bridge Case
Bloodhounds from Fairmont West Virginia traced Gibson Bryner a Dunbar Creek valley farmer and woodchopper who is charged with destroying a Tri State Lumber tramroad bridge. A train carrying six people halted to avoid a gulley. Bryner remanded to jail awaiting trial for malicious mischief. Johnstown federal officers arrested Mrs Alice Peterson for using the mails to defraud lovesick young men. She posted bail for the May term in a Pittsburgh federal court.
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Connellsville
Fairmont
W. Va
Gibson Bryner
Dunbar Creek
Tri-State Lumber Company
Bryner
Johnustown
Alice Peterson
Peterson
Pittsburg
Deer and pheasant seasons end in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg reports indicate the deer and pheasant seasons closed November 30. More hunters than ever before received permits to hunt on state reservations, with over 3,500 permits issued.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Puddling wages rise in Harrisburg and plants
Harrisburg district puddle mills raise wages to 4.50 a ton matching Read ing and Pottstown. American Iron and Steel plants in Franklin post 50 cent per ton raise, affecting twelve hundred puddlers. Franklin notes resignations and church union. coroner's jury rules a man shot after a quarrel in Marianna.
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Puddiers
Harrisburg
Reading
Pottstown
Lebanon
American Iron and ‘Steel Company
Washington
Skinner” Young
Marianna
Edward Perdee
Spotless Town Edict Targets Profanity in Streets
Burgess George W. Amy orders police to arrest men who swear in public or insult women in Spotless Town. He pledges to make the town spotless if possible. In Washington, after two years, the $109,000 Wonsetter estate division proceeds involve widow Mira Wonsetter and daughter Mrs Edward Knestrick with disputed property sharing.
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Butler
George W. Amy
Washington
W. K. Wonsetter
Mira Wonsetter
Edward Knestrick
Shortage of Soft Coal Predicted
The Black Diamond warns of a coal famine due to insufficient bituminous coal despite an average winter. Railcar shortages on all railroads curb supply, suggesting prices may rise this winter as demand grows from manufacturing. Railroads, though caught up during mild weather, may struggle to move the coal needed.
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The
Black Diamond
Baby's Bark Like Skin Cure Found in Cuticura
A two year old suffered weeks of intense itching and a harsh rash leading to bleeding from scratching. Wrapping hands failed until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used. Since the remedy, over two years with no symptoms. Yukon Oklahoma family testimonial dated 1908. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. promotes Cuticura.
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Cutiura
J. W. Lauck
Yukon
Okla
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
Frozen Meat from China Passes London Inspection
Nearly five thousand frozen pig carcasses shipped from Hankow China are undergoing inspection by the Port of London sanitary authority at Deptford for consumption in England. A medicinal ad claims Wizard Oil can rapidly draw out chest inflammation and relieve a cold.
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China
Hankow
England
Port of London
Deptford
The Best Zoo in the World Compared by Inmate Count
London lags Berlin and New York in animal totals with 2972 8149 and 4034 respectively Critics argue climate and home market influence zoo strength Berlin enjoys better climate for zoos and New York benefits from a large domestic audience The article notes the abundance of American species including the opossum as a regional highlight attributed to the American continent.
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London
Berlin
New York
Imurope
Europe
Asia
Africa
London News
Backache Is Kidneyache Remedy Ad Claims Cure
Greensboro Ga man Henry Guilati describes two years of kidney disease with dizziness headaches and urinary issues. After using Deans Kidney Pills he says quick relief followed by complete health restoration. Remember the name Dunans. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Henry Guilati
Greensboro
Dean
Dunan's
Foster-Milburh Co
Buffalo
N. Y
India oil fields hold unseen potential in coming years
Consul General William H. Michael from Calcutta reports India possesses untapped petroleum reserves beyond Burma. Notable sites include Kafir Kot, Ratta Hotar, Digboi wells in Assam, with 22 wells yet unevenly developed. Digboi refinery operates on 1.55 million dollars capital. output includes 63 tons candles, 678 tons paraffin wax, and 1.2 million gallons kerosene annually. Local consumption dominates Assam and nearby Bengal markets.
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William H. Michael
Calcutta
India
Burma
Kafir Kot
Ratta Hotar
Jobbs
Karsan
Chakratta
Kalabagh
Dhadur
Kabbakhi
Salt Range
Narsinghpur
Jabba
Nurpur
Algod
Indus River
Dehra Ismail Khan
Indus
America
Makoom
Joypur
Debing River
Assam
Digboi
Bengal
Islanders Contribute to Messina Earthquake Relief
The Governor of Tahiti appealed in the Official Journal for Messina earthquake sufferers. A recent list shows 6,400 francs donated, roughly $1,285, with substantial gifts from Tahiti and even distant colony schools and natives joining the effort.
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Tahiti
Messina
Italy
Profitable Trapping in Maine
A Maine farrier bought a black fox skin for $1,000, showing the cash value of a rare prize. A trapper securing a single black fox can exchange the pelt for that price or more, but such luck is uncommon, as noted by the Kennebec Journal.
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Maine
Kennebec Journal
Smallest hummingbird debate centers on Cuban species
The Cuban hummingbird Calypte helenae, named after Princess Christian, is noted as among the smallest at just under two and a half inches with a forked crimson gorget, with a Peruvian Acestroura rival speculated as a contender for tininess.
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Cuba
Christian
Audience Disapproval Motif in Japanese Theater
In Japanese theater audiences express disapproval by turning their backs to the stage, a gesture that signals strong disdain as a performance unfolds. The practice reflects cultural norms in audience etiquette and the power of collective reaction during live plays.
Testament Replaced at Essex Sessions Court in Shelmsford
After long service since 1750 the testament used at the Essex Sessions Court in Shelmsford, England has been replaced by a new document donated by B. North Buxton.
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Essex Sessions Court
Shelmsford
England
B. North Buxton
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American Union Company
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Ridgway
BIG Coal
Franklin
Nelson P. Wheeler
Forest County
Joseph C. @ibley
State Department of Health
Warren’ Agees
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
R.V. Pierce
Pres
Buffalo, N. Y
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