Famous Strasburg Clock Masters Leap Year Jump
In Strasburg on February 1, readers learn the cathedral clock, rebuilt in 19th century, correctly honors the leap day after midnight. The ornate mechanism, among the world’s oldest, now displays astronomical events and a perpetual calendar, while the procession of angels and other figures marks the hour.
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Strasburg
Etrnetel Iyi
Uguil
Isis
Trey
Leon
Peter
Marty
Rome
Loyal 7 B Shideler Dies in Suburban Home
Loyal 7 B Shideler, 66, died in his suburban home Sunday morning. A known figure in local politics, he engaged in spirited debates on public issues and was a lifelong friend of J C Adams. He was father to Assistant Postmaster John E Shideler and George A L Shideler of Marg.
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B. Shideler
Free Allverites
J. C. Adams
John E. Shideler
George A.L. Shideler
Marg
Miss Bryan to Be Buried at Old Home
Nannie Bryan sister of Wood Bryan died Saturday afternoon in Lincoln Nebraska. Funeral services were held after a short service. Mourners sent from Salem toCoalition for burial.
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Miss Bryan
Old Home
Lincoln
Noh
Bryan
Wood Ryan
Sulen Ob Fom
Nurial
Salem
Caplet
Five Cenis: Gun Seized From Suspect After Robbery Attempt
A man named Kimbley was stopped by police on a Sunday night at 1 West Vermont Street. A revolver nearly as large as himself was found on his person while officers questioned his intent to carry a gun for protection. He claimed fear of being robbed and provided a small amount of cash, but details on the attempted robbery remain unclear.
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Hoo Kimpley
Vermont St
Kimbley
Shenalize
Death of Jo Jo Dog Faced Man at Salonica
The original dog faced man Jo Jo died in Salonica in February from pneumonia. He was exhibited by P. T. Barnum and traveled widely with the Barnum shows. Born in Finland, Jo Jo had a face likened to a terrier.
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IL. T. Barnum
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Dunkirk Girls Propose Secret Marriage Club
Marion Indiana February 1 a Dunkirk women group forms a leap year club to send written proposals of marriage to young men. The secret fraternity imposes expulsion for members and offers a bride plus a cash gift to initiates. Members age limit begins at 19.
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Ind
Dunkirk
Saareta
John Turner to Leave Railways for Insurance Post
John Turner, traveling passenger agent for the Northern Pacific, announces retirement from rail work to join Union Central Life Insurance of Cincinnati in a responsible position.
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John Turner
Northern Pacific Railroad
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Cincinnant
Memorial for Capt dantes FL McHugh Held Monday
In LION France on February 1 Arnold Com tense son of the president of Switzerland killed himself after learning a lady friend was not at home A memorial service will be held Monday evening by the Italian council Knights of Columbus for Capt dantes FL McHugh a member of the order and a memorial service for him was announced.
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Lion
France
Arnald Comtense
Switzerland
Taliananolis Council
Knights of Columbus
Wil
Dantes FL McHugh
Order
State committee may intervene in Marion County dispute
The Sun reported the Republican state committee’s potential authority to intervene in Marion County turmoil over the county chairman. Prominent lawyers debate the committee’s right to step in, with supporters arguing for enforcement of party rules and hierarchy.
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Republican State Committee
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Aftte
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U. S
Drexel Wedding to Be Honored by Leading Clergy
A cardinal and two archbishops will officiate the Drexel wedding of Josephine Drexel, youngest granddaughter of the founder of the Drexel banking house, to Dr John Druceain Emmet. The ceremony at the cathedral is planned with high church attendance and exclusive Catholic circles expected.
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John Duncan Emmet
New York
Fen
Mies
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Xrardidawehter
John Druceain Emmet
Cardinal Gibbons
Ryan
Fapley
Miss Drexel
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Leo XIII
Gate Telicieus Vader
Phikutelpthice
Ten Years Ago In Fort Wayne Daily Briefs
A fragmented 1894 item notes colder weather and fair days, local property owners pushing for asphalt paving with cedar blocks, police wearing citizen clothes to rate footpaths, Zion named superintendent of Union railway, Fort Wayne Democrats wary of state conventions, Supreme Court ruling against Bayrnits, Minnesota lunacy law struck down, January post office receipts mentioned.
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Union Railway Company
Denny
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court
Bayrnits. Relief Committeee
Minnesota
Drat of replied note to Japan to be laid before czar
Berlin dispatch says Count Lamstorf will present the draft note to the czar on Tuesday. The content has not been shared with any nation. A diplomat reports the draft is purely formal and cautious in tone.
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Corte Errts
State Committee
Agend
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Gesett
Vitterane Econ
Han
Wren
Lam
Vuupty Ehaicein
Smith
Robert Metrsie
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London
Berlin
Pal Mall Gazette
Japan
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Mrs Maybrick Not Pardoned Says Choate
London feb 1 Lloyds Weekly notes Mrs Florence Maybrick of America jailed for poisoning her husband may have been released while a second pauper claims she has called for New York. Choate American ambassador says she has not been pardoned. Actual location is secret with prison officials. It is believed she has been moved to a quiet Cornwall home to recuperate before possible discharge.
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Lloyd's Weekly Natio
Florence Maybrick
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New York
Home Office
Anyagement
Choate
Maybelek
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