When the Earth Yawned by Edgar Welton Cooley
A late night visit turns toward an earthquake in San Francisco. Jack Marryott confronts divorce from Amy, saving a child and a mother amid blazing streets. Amid the wreck, Jack protects Amy and travels to Sister Grace in Oakland, facing a final farewell as the city burns and a photograph is left behind.
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Jack
Amy
Jack Marryott
Sand
Ani
San Francisco
Bishande
Earth
Jay
Roperet
Sister Grace
Oakland
The Execution of Socrates in History and Meaning
The essay reflects on Socrates fate as one of history's enduring enigmas praising his greatness while noting he was charged with corrupting Athenian youth. It explores possible motives for his death, including politics jealousy weariness with his questioning and perceived threat to religion.
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Socrates
New York American
His Father's Way Mr Jefferson Passes in Mourning
An obituary note admires Mr Jefferson for engaging qualities despite faults as a husband. It records his death from pneumonia and recalls Mrs Jefferson's deep mourning, with neighbors recalling her grief and a moment of tenderness with Eben in the house.
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Jefferson
Jeff
Youth
Weather charities aid ragged children in country week
An official from New York says weather charities offer help that truly aids glum children. He recalls witnessing hundreds of July country weekers arriving, with many ragged, prompting a messenger boy to remark on the scene.
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New York
Tides and Earth Braking Day Length Rise Measured
Theoretical tides slow Earth's rotation, lengthening the day. Measurements require assumptions. W D MacMillan uses engineering formulas to estimate the minute increase. He finds the day length grows by about one second every 19,490,000 years.
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W. D. MacMillan
Ale Finda
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Bali Snals
Rome
Tosnay
Lure Roads
Jack Syay
Amytin
Duck
Tom
Gabo
Cross Strait
Lote
Mii
Vira
Grace
Fall‘en
Walla
Tor
Gilante
Shane
Art
Citizens National Bank
Indiana
PENNA
Surrey
Conner Vehicle Company
Pennsylvania
R. W. Wehrle &. ‘Company
Indiana, PA
J. M. Stewart & CO
Vogel Bros
Sixth Street
Ira A. Myers
the City Grocery
Indien, Penna
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