Escape From the Iron Works of the Ural Factory
Dmitri Nikanovich leaves his starving family to work in the vast government owned iron works. Four years later a fellow worker Artemvich aids his escape by revealing a tunnel Anna Nikanovich dug from the river bank to a hidden exit near the plant. They flee at night via a concealed tunnel, boat, and river path, joining their children in America after a perilous journey.
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Ural Mountains
Russia
Siberia
Shest Iron
Dmitry Nikanovich
Lusvand
Fimyell
Nicholas Artemyich
Druitr Nikanovich
Nicholas
Nikonovich
Rome
Trun
Nikanovich
Artemvich
Dmitri
Tam Anna
Anna
Martha
America
Adula
Impure Blood Remedy Ad Promotes Health Claims
An advert claims impurities in blood cause eruptions and diseases and promotes Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the best remedy. It cites testimonials from Mrs Hartrice of Devaster New York and others, asserting cures for scrofula eczema and related illnesses, urging readers to send money for the book and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Lockjaw Kills Four Small Boys in Norfolk
Four Norfolk boys aged three colored and one white died of lockjaw from wounds by toy pistol Christmas gifts. An ordinance to ban toy pistols will be considered. Buried in wedding gown. Margaret Zimms, 13, died of rapidly advancing tuberculosis after planning a New Year’s Eve wedding to Anthony Hoefner. She was buried in her wedding dress as requested by her.
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Norfolk
Hempstead
Margaret Zimma
Winess
Anthony Hoefner
Miss Zimms
Miss Zimma
Coal Famine Strains Maryland and West Virginia Towns
A January report from Baltimore notes a coal famine hit many towns in Maryland and neighboring West Virginia. The hardship concentrates on poorer families as cold weather worsens heating shortages and supply disruption across the region.
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Maryland
Baltimora
West Virginia
Five Minutes With The Liars Lure The Boss Liar Contest
A satirical feature titled The Boss Liar runs through a string of tall tales and boastful lies submitted from Indiana towns. Readers share humorous anecdotes about trains, cabbages, sharks, wagons, and wild journeys, with names like Clayton, Marion, Cicero, and Dresden tied to lie numbers 109 through 123.
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Chines
Hortonville
Ind
Plummer Creek
Marc
Jupiter
Dresden
Chas. V. O'Bannon
Judge Brubbe’s Police Court Views On Justice And Reform
Judge George W. Brubbe reflects on a year of police court work, urging care and common sense over harsh punishment. He argues five days’ confinement can be more effective than longer sentences, stresses understanding human nature, and contrasts English magistrates’ tenure and independence with American pressures on judges. He notes lawyers can be capable judges with experience, and praises the public’s willingness to respect fair justice.
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George W. Brubbe
Police Court
England
Httle
Police Chief Reflects on Court Reform and Officer Conduct
A police chief emphasizes humility and integrity in magistrates, urges police courts to rival higher courts in dignity and efficiency, and notes the public misperception of officers. He describes the pressure of pleas from families, the struggle to say no, and the influence of environment on crime.
Reverend J. Michaels Dies After Church Fatal Fall
Aged Rev J. Michaels pastor of United Presbyterian Sugar Creek township died from a fatal fall as he reached his church to lead a prayer meeting. He had just seated himself when he collapsed and died before help arrived. He previously served as president of Indian Mouth College for two decades.
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Xenia
J. 8. Michaels
United Presbyterian Church
Sugar Creek Township
Iionmouth College
CABLE 1S COMPLETED BETWEEN HONOLULU AND SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco and Honolulu cable links began at 11 30 p m on Thursday with early messages exchanged the roosevelt message from Gov Dole of Hawaii awaited by the president in person. Honolulu end to open regular communication in two to three days as splicing proceeds.
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San Francisco
Honolulu
Greating
Roosevelt
Washington
Gov. Dole
Hawaii
Honolulu Dispatch
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Wee
Ae Sai
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Irs
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the Liars
Indianapolis
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Clayton, Ind
Waynetown, Ind
W. Clatfool
White River
Billy Padgett
Dunville
E. W. Bray
R. W. Robertson
Waverly, Ind
Charles Lover
Indianapolis Sun
Marion
Bennett
Sca
Cicero
John A Beall
Bruce E
Horning
Hoss
Stenday
J. Hi. Traver Clayton
Shay
Breatmed
Tate
Eclipse
Vencetlan
Aoe
Monte Carlo Coats
TAN Monte Carlos
West
ELIS
Berlin
Oxford
Aizes
Ohio
Dean
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Bangerties
Indiana Jackson
Onlo St
Hartville
Roseman
Ed Follenaby
Jack Cherry
Folleneby
Wiliam D. Crawford
Lake Hopeng
N. J
Belplo
Marck
Gladstone
Li Hung
Scipio
Raferee
Plamarck
Ehxanes
Li Hung Chang
New York Herald
National Furniture Co
Washington Street
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Delaware St
Bate
Massachusetts Ave
Agelo
Er Ziaa
Union PF
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