Diamond Mining in South Africa Revealed to Public
The London Telegraph describes South African diamond mining as a vast operation buried in clay and rock near Kimberley. Convicts and native workers sort stones from pulp on pulsators, with rough seven day yields around 400 000 dollars, while a syndicate buys the entire output at a fixed carat price.
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Mother Earth
London Telegraph
Kimberley
Midlands
England
South Africa
Muropean
Amsterdam
Hypnotized spectator leaps from gallery at Lyons theater
Harry Evans, a Lyons man, jumped from a balcony box about 20 feet above the Memorial theater stage during a hypnotist act. He landed on the edge of the stage with a crash, narrowly avoiding serious injury as the incident stirred panic among spectators.
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Lyons
Memorial Theater
Harry Evans
Vail
Fivans
The Unique Revenge of a Prominent Brooklyn Business Man
A Brooklyn business man confronts his wife and her young doctor lover at the Clarendon hotel. He publicly accuses the pair, exposes the man as the doctor, then strikes the lover in the jaw before telling his wife to leave with him. The scene ends with the doctor paying his bill and leaving.
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New York
Brooklyn
Clarendon Hotel
McDonough-st
Rhodes Fooled Barnato With Bucket Of Diamonds Tale
A Cleveland journalist relays a South Africa anecdote about Cecil Rhodes outwitting Barney Barnato. Rhodes proposed filling a bucket with diamonds for a photo but warned of leftover stones, sparking a playful clash over revaluing the gems and sealing the moment with humor.
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New York
South Africa
B. A. Conyers
Cleveland
Barney
Barnato
Cecil Rhodes
Cecil
Rhodes
Washington Bills Fight Entry of Exconvicts to District
Washington moves to bar entry to the District for anyone convicted of larceny burglary or swindling whose sentence ended within five years. Exconvicts must apply by mail for a permit and may post bonds up to 1000. Violators face fines up to 1000 and up to one year in District jail.
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Washington
Isabcock
House Committee On
Europe
Deadly Wildlife in India Causes Heavy Human and Livestock Losses
The Indian Home Department reports 1899 fatalities from wild animals and snakes. Snakes caused 24 621 deaths, with Bengal bearing most losses. tigers and wolves also killed hundreds. Cattle losses totaled 89 238, leopard and tiger predation driven by Bengal floods and regional wildlife drives.
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Home Department
Indigglone
London Chronicle
Bengal
Bhamo
Upper Burma
Oudh
Cawnpur
Assam
Madras
Burma
Central Provinces
Texas Girl to Dedicate Mexican Theater Crowned Queen
Miss Claire Kelly of El Paso has been invited by Chihuahua Governor Ahumada to lead the dedication of a new marble theater in Chihuahua. The $1,000,000 venue seats 25,000 and is the largest in the country. Two Juarez maids of honor accompany her at the state affair with palace entertainment planned.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
Ahumada
Chihuahua
Claire Kelly
Kelly
Carnival Committee
Juarez
Southwest
Texas
Gov. Ahumada
Oldest Cincinnati Sunday school scholar loves church life
Mrs. Sarah Carr, aged approaching 8, lives on Cincinnati’s Fourth Street. she attends Bethel Sunday school and Christ church daily, rarely misses worship in six years despite living on a fifth floor tenement with a 90 step climb. Born in Bath England, she praises the queen and cherishes church and Sunday school.
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Cincinnati
Sarah Carr
Sycamore
Broadway
St. Charles Hotel
Bethel Sunday School
First St
Christchurch
Cart
Bath
England
Chased Whale Escapes Attack Near Santa Monica
A whale eluded capture as porpoises chased it toward shore at Santa Monica. A crowd fired at the animal near the bathhouse pier causing it to turn back seaward where it sank after leaving a blood trail.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Santa Monica
Port Los Angeles
Armstrong Park Land Co. offers share and lot investment
Save ten dollars a month for twenty months to secure a share and a lot in the Armstrong Park addition. The offer claims a safe investment with a chance to double money as over 200 leading citizens have subscribed in under 90 days. Submit name by postal or telephone for full information. Hitherphone 604.
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Armstrong Fark
Armstrong Park.Land Co
J Ingalls Block
Indiana Dental College Gears Patient Services
The Indiana Dental College at the southwest corner of Delaware and Ohio receives patients from 3 a m to 5 p m for all kinds of dental work with core fees applicable.
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Indiana Dental ‘College
W. Cor
Delaware
Tax Sale Reveals Speculators Dominate Delinquent Property
A crowd gathered at the courthouse south entrance for the annual sale of property for taxes. Seven speculators bought most of the lots including Fred C. Victor and H. E. Merschfeld, while Josh Zimmerman stayed out. The event involved about $3,000 in delinquent taxes and roughly $200,000 in property, with the treasurer collecting $2,400 from owners beforehand.
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The
Merschfeld
J. T
C. R. Shimer
W. K. Austin
N. B
Hawkins
Warning to Greenies Urges Caution Against Bunco Steerers
A San Francisco police card from February 12 warns travelers and hotel guests about bunco steerers and confidence men who lure strangers into saloon games of cards or dice. They use friendly greetings to gain trust, lead victims to back rooms, win money, and pressure ongoing participation, risking financial ruin.
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San Francisco
Bunco
Seymour
Inaugural Committee Bets on Grand Souvenir Book
Washington date noted an inaugural program in preparation with jeweled front and back covers and many illustrations. The book will describe the parade ceremonies and include writings by notable authors. It envisions future events including a vast population and visitors viewing from air ships.
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Washington
United States
Montreal
U. S.A
Senate
House
Anxious to Return: Soldier Father Hopes for March Home
J W Rogers of Company B Thirty-first volunteers at Cottabato in the Philippine Islands writes his father J P Rogers of 535 West Pearl that the regiment may move toward home from Zamboanga around March 1. He complains little about food, recalls a comrade beheaded by Moros, and longs to return to Indianapolis.
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J. W
Company B
Cottabato
P. I
Zamboanga
Rogers
Philippines
Statesman and Landis Face Tense Campaign Meeting
In Crawfordsville during the campaign, Representative Statesman, a bachelor, was surrounded by admirers while his ally Congressman C B Landis declared he would not back Statesman. Landis stated he would not help until a change occurs, signaling a rift before elections.
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C.B. Landis
Landis
Congress
Crawfordsville
Jim
Alderman Millar conducts bed wedding in illness
In Scranton on February 12 Alderman Millar married Alexander Brynon and Elizabeth Hoskins while propped up in bed due to grip. He says public duty requires not postponing marriages, and the couple recalls a prior postponement for a double ceremony. The bride praises Millar as best man aside from the groom. The ceremony, performed in bed, was quick and deemed as valid as in Millar's office or a church.
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Scranton
Brynon
Alderman Millar
Alexander Brynon
Elizabeth Hoskins
Millar
Alexander
Rare campaign copper souvenir from 1840 described
Dr. F Harnesberger reports a nearly half-dollar sized copper keepsake from the 1840 Harrison campaign. One side bears a likeness of "Maj gen W H Harrison" and birth date 1773, the other shows a log cabin with US flag, magnolia tree, well and cup. He found it in Georgia ruins and wore it as a watch charm.
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Beckville
Tex
F. Harnesberger
Dallas News
Harrison
W. H. Harrison
United States
Gen. Harrison
Tippecanoe
Georgia
Thirty Strong Men for Police Service Seek Recruits
More than 30 applicants are examined for seven vacancies and six new men plus three substitutes. Applications go to Supt. Quigley. Sergeants assess character, finances, and community views, then favored applicants face Dr. Christian for medicals. Height minimum is five feet nine inches, with work on street knowledge tested. About 16 appointments likely within a month. Probation lasts 60 days if flaws arise.
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Quigley
Board of Safety
Christian
Snow Falls in Los Angeles for First Time in Many Lives
February 12 report notes residents witnessed snow in Los Angeles for the first time in their lives with crowds reacting in excitement. It recalls a prior 1882 event and states snow in the city remains a rare occurrence per local weather records.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pople
Weather Bureau
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promoted Against La Grippe
An old article touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as effective against La Grippe and catarrh. Clergyman Rev L E Palmer testifies the tablets aided with winter ailments and pneumonia prevention. The piece urges hourly doses for two to three days as a safe remedy.
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Stuart
L. E. Palmer
Ceresco
Mich
ca‘Stuart
Factory Girls and the Cure for Women’s Ailments
A harsh portrait of factory life contrasts young workers with older worn women. It highlights feminine illnesses draining vitality and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure. Personal testimonials claim dramatic relief and urge free letter consultation from Buffalo.
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Pierce
Dr. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
R. V. Pierce
Chicago Schools Face Kiss Scandal Accusations
An anonymous letter from Chicago reports alleged kissing by principals of young women and scholars. Superintendent Cooley denies misconduct, while others claim favoritism and inappropriate advances. A teacher recounts a principal offering a “cousinly kiss” and threats of exposure.
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Chicago
Iowa
Editorial Room and Telephones at The Sun
The Sun lists editorial rooms in Rooms 205 and SOF within the Journal Building and provides old and new telephone numbers 626 and 3411 respectively.
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the Sun
Journal
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Virginia Ave
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Pres
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Anna R. Meyer
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