Geologist Blatchley Receives Astonishing Claim From Canfield
A paper notes letters from Chicago official George B Canfield praising a machine that locates oil like a mule smells water. Blatchley, Terre Haute, and a 191? report are mentioned, with references to a central stream near Thomasville and a disputed claim about locating oil deposits.
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Canfield
Tchiey
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Terre Haute
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Timeis Central R. BK
Two Women Entreat Desk Sergeant Over Missing Mittens
Two women occupied Desk Sergeant Schwab for two minutes seeking help with a pair red mittens likely lost or stolen by a child. They urged the officer to contact them if found, exchanging promises of updates as they departed in frustration.
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Schwab
Ier Vaiee
Deer Hunting In Cy Of Baltimore Chronicle
A fragmented Baltimore area note discusses deer hunting in Baltimore City and County with claims of timberlands and unsettled terrain aiding deer movement. It mentions a hunter killed near a residence, a borrowed gun mishap, and a deer killed after being shot, attributing the incident to dangerous tactics and feverish conditions.
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Baltimore
Laltimore
Balttimore City
Baltmora
United States
Tuld Hil
Wark
Suauthan
Jos Gittings
Hanimore Panker
County
Bank woes near Zion City trigger legal advice
Waukegan, Dec 2. A formal demand for deposits in Zion City Bank failed, prompting talks of forcing payment. Local lawyers doubt a remedy amid peculiar bank laws. Dowie followers withdraw all they can to save the city, including a woman who posted her last 50 cents to buy food and fuel.
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Waukegan
W. Grajaro Guode
Zion City Bank
Zion's Bank
Graham
Zion Bank
Dowle
Bia
Mary Smith Weds Michael Perera in Wheeling Divorce Proceeding
In Wheeling West Virginia Mary Smith married Michael Perera on Monday night and filed for divorce Tuesday morning. Peters admitted to his wife that he kept a second wife elsewhere, prompting the split and revealing the troubled domestic situation.
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Wheeling
Dee
Mary Smith
Michael Perera
Arid
Peters
Vesia
Aho
Debilitating Condition of Oyster Shuckers Reported
Baysu Batre near Mable Ala reports dire conditions among oyster shuckers as workers decline. Emigrants fill roles, injuries and illness feared. Bayou Batre officials and state legal authorities launch investigation into harsh packinghouse practices and alleged coercion.
Pegg Loaned $25 in Flint for Theater Pawn Tickets
In April a theater promoter sought funds from a Flint man to redeem pawn tickets tied to a touring road act. He loaned $25 for one month, securing the loan with the tickets. Attempts to extend time and demands for $144 to reclaim the articles ensued, leading to the delivery of valuable jewelry via express shipment. The case centers on a theater promoter’s financial distress and pawned valuables.
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Dee
Maneger Pers
Stones Opera House
Pit
Anon
Pept
Pes
Vege Attil
New York City
Ranger
Ivan
Pears Stub
New York
Fale
Gwen
Oldest English king statue linked to Athelstan site
The article notes the 10th century stone effigy of King Athelstan at Gloucester dated to 910 and later reburied at Malmesbury Wiltshire. It mentions other ancient royal portraits including William the Conqueror’s descendants and Matilda, with statues positioned at Rochester, describing the aging sculpture and attire.
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Malmesbury
Wiltshire
Uenty
Matilda
Seocand
Rochester Oath
Una Muea
Time Ard Mitts
Hull
Biog
Ling
Theatres Tout and Talent Fade Across Nation
In December reports echo a dull mood in the entertainment world from New York to Milwaukee. Many shows close, productions falter, and touring acts seek new bookings as audiences shrink and food and attractions suffer.
Electrical fears and a juror’s downfall in LaCrosse
A century old dispatch links escalating electric rail proposals around New York and river tunnel expansions to mass power use while warning of fatal risks. In LaCrosse a juror’s suicide is blamed on excessive courtroom testimony from lawyers, with friends saying he was worn down by their arguments.
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Ove
Manshattan Island
Tesahia
Pennsylvania Hiroad
North River
Williamsburg Bridge
Grand Venteat
Great Britain
Germany
Mtmnbattan Istand
Cath Bernquist
Korvquist
Ants Build Living Bridges Across Streams
A century ago observers noted ants forming temporary bridges by linking themselves from twig to shore. A chain of workers grips the twig and others follow, creating a living bridge that allows the colony to cross a water obstacle.
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Chela
Madam Meriam
MAMION Tragedy and Local Disappearances Reported
Brief state notices report Mrs Anna Thompson’s suicide by arsenic Tuesday night. Edward Wines, a fireman, vanished under mysterious circumstances. Ashmont appoints a town marshal as vacancy occurs. Pioneers company to move operations from here to Kekemoa Sunday. War news notes a gap near Shurpavisie. Bloomington buries James W Murky, president of the McGen veterans association, with private funeral due to illness in a grandchild. Mrs Thomas Dang, wife of a coal miner, destroys glass fixtures in Thomas Un's saloon over whisky purchases and contemplates leaving town. saloons in Was county may close.
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Anna Thompson
Lawrence RD
Edward Wines
Haukey App
Marshal Bayt
Puenureetion Company
Kekemoa
Wes Tite
Was County
City Life Bazar Draws Big Crowd Amid Street Repairs
Benjamin F. Adkarn, a wealthy former living cast of Brightwood, died after a mill accident involving a corn shredder a week ago. Southey Turners opened their Christmas bazaar Tuesday, drawing an attendance exceeding expectations. The event continues Wednesday with unpaved streets torn up by the Merchanta tent and Night company causing disruption.
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Lving
Brightwood
Southey Turners
Chriatmas Bazar
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Indianapolis News Item Montage on Local Affairs
James W. Nelson seeks paved streets as manager on proposals for beautifying Indianapolis with sewers and street work. A federal court attachment targets property of Alton-Daw Notch in Oklahoma City tied to railway disruption. Spanish war veteran groups may consolidate. English Hotel hosts talks. A clerical theft involving Elizabeth Menary case at Merchants National Bank. a suit over care for a mother’s estate advances.
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Indianapolis
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Lutaya
Metzger
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Tursday
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Keena
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Merchants” National Bank
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Waller
Joseph Bristow
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