Mora Mystery Ends As Mitchel Unmasks Killer Father
Detective Mitchel unravels a long tangled plot surrounding the murder of Matthew Mora, the multi millionaire. Lilian Vale revealed as Mora’s wife and Perdita as Payton’s daughter, with key figures Col. Peyton and Preacher Jim central to the finale. Mora confesses after Mitchel denies handing him over to authorities, while the missing will and graveyard witness aid the resolution.
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SICK MAN FASTED 50 DAYS AND LOST 81 POUNDS
Leonard Thress a Philadelphia baker starved for 50 days and lost 81 pounds from 210 to 129. He survived the ordeal and credits the starvation treatment as his last resort. He drank only mineral water each day, felt weak early but improved, and after the fast began eating gradually starting with bread and butter at noon.
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Philadelphia
Leonard Thress
Mr. Thress
Monstrous Confession Ends With Prayer for Mercy
A condemned killer, admitting he is a born criminal and fiend, recounts his sadistic acts toward children and animals, claims two killings, and pleads for the chance to speak at his execution to appeal for mercy for congenital criminals. The manuscript closes with a final plea and THE END.
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Fleece and Floss Cat Duo Owned by Police Captain
Police Captain Dawson owns two white and tawny cats named MWeeze and Floss. They live an ideal life at 1034 Tecumseh Street, spend mornings outdoors, and return for meals. They answer only to their names, do not mix with other cats, and avoid injuries during their playful battles.
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Gruesome Curiosities And Human Body Part Treasures
A jeweler discusses demand for morbid items including purses made from human skin and necklaces of human teeth. He cites a California cattleman with a skin saddle from a lynched Mexican, a Central Africa bracelet of wrist bones, and a bracelet and watch chain made from bones, noting teeth are most common.
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Caliifornia
Central Africa
Teeth Ornaments From Human Remains Spark Alarm
The New York Sun recalls a grim market for items made from human parts in Oriental cities. Teeth necklaces lure buyers with false promises as experts now verify real or fake origins. Other curios include human hair keepsakes and even cups or walking sticks fashioned from bones, though some items were withdrawn for being repulsive.
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Europe
New York Sun
Unloading a troopship at Manila during the Philippine campaign
A San Francisco Call account describes how U S transports unload at Manila Bay. Troops disembark first with light baggage and rations, cascos tow cargo up the Pasig river, and individual companies are landed quickly. Horses and mules exit via ferry-like cages to a large vessel, while elephants would draw crowds. Supplies for the Eighth Army Corps unload from transports under U S contract.
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Madrid Tales and a Daring Toledo Sword Trick
Boston writer R A Stinson recalls Madrid as a city of oddities a poverty row rastra and equestrian statues of a medieval horse. He recounts seeing a Toledo two handed sword priced from 150 and a lofted demonstration where a blade sprung to the ceiling and back to the hilt before being caught by the shopkeeper.
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New York Tribune
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Ani
Niagara Falls Power Evolution From Water Wheel to Turbine
A historic Niagara Falls view contrasts the 1848 central discharge water wheel with modern 5000 horsepower turbines. The old oak shaft and cable drive gave way to a 36 inch tube shaft and a 166 foot dynamo shaft. Philadelphia mechanics contributed to this progress.
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Niagara Fails Power Company
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Philadelphia
Young girl in New Jersey suffers fiery foot pain case
Isabella Kane aged 12 of Morrisville near Trenton endures two years with feet in cold water and opiate treatment. She now takes about 20 teaspoonfuls of laudanum daily, a quart weekly, while walking on snow or ice provides rare relief per Dr Woodman.
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Isabella Kane
Thomas Kane
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When Spring Trade Opens
Real estate dealer Mr. Gregory of Gregory and Appel calls spring the opening of trade noting dealers have salons as sharp as merchants. He cites weather and property appeal as key factors and says the season starts in March.
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Gregory & Appel
Prove All Things and the Dean’s Kidney Pills Claim
AVictorian wager tale on Gondon bridge contrasts with Indianapolis proof about Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs H G Beacham of 625 South East street attributes relief from kidney weakness to one box of Dean's Kidney Pills bought at Henry J Huder's drug store, noting the 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no substitute.
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Train car markings in timetable note
In the timetable excerpt trains are designated with letters and dashes to indicate car types and service: Dally, Sleeper, Parlor car, Chalk car, Dining car, with a minus sign preceding the entry to denote exceptions on Sundays.
Ticket Office Schedules From Stations and City Corners
Train timetables list connections among Philadelphia Baltimore Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Richmond Piqua Cincinnati and other cities. Times show departures from stations at Illinois and Washington in Philadelphia and other hubs with numerous daily and Sunday only entries.
Vandalia Lines Schedule Fragment On Connections
Partial timetable notes show departures and connections for Vandalia Lines with times between St. Louis, Vandalia, and West routes. Entries include trains labeled T H and St. L. and West, accomm, fast, and effingham connections with varied afternoon and evening times.
Train Schedules for Lake Erie & Western R R
The notice lists daily train times for Lake Erie and Western Railway including mail and express routes. Services run Tolawa to Michigan City with 1.20pm and 6.10pm departures, Peru and Plymouth connections at 7.00pm and 10.20am, and Toledo exchanges at 1.20pm and 10.20am.
Cleveland Line Schedule Snippet
Train notes list depart and arrive times for Cleveland Line services to Muncie Union City New York and Boston. Accommodations show 6:35 am to 3:25 pm, 4:50 pm to 9:25 am, and other mixed times for express and mail trains.
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Boston
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Benton Harbor Line Schedules and Express Details
Schedule notice lists Benton Harbor express service times for two daily runs: 4.35 am to 2.20 pm and 11.15 am to 3.45 pm. An accommodation option labeled Wabash is shown with times 4:50 pm and 9.2 am. Details indicate limited service windows and partner connection at Wabash.
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Greensburg Accom
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St Louis Train Schedule Fragment
The note lists connections between St. Louis and nearby towns with times for arrivals and departures including T.30am to 11.45am and 4.30pm. It references an ex service and Mattoon and Lis captions, lacking complete details or destinations.
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Chicago Line Train Schedule Fragment
Readable text shows Lafayette to Chicago route times with connections. Mentions Lafayette accommodation options with morning and evening departures. Indicates a Chicago fast mail train and a night express service with late night arrivals.
Peoria Bloom and Springfield Columbus Line Timetable
Readable fragments show train connections among Peoria Bloom and Champaign with departures at 2.355 pm and 6.05 pm. Springfield and Columbus line lists Columbus Spring service at 5.45 am and 11.3 am with multiple daily ex departures and afternoon connections.
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Peoria & Bloom
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Springfield
Columbus
Columbus & Spring
Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railway Times Noted
Cincinnati Ohio timetable entry lists City Ticket Office at 5 West Washington Street. Express trains to Detroit Toledo and Dayton with arrival and departure times across the day. Notable connections include Cin Detroit and Cin Dayton services with several afternoon departures.
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Dayton
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Monon Route Passenger Schedules and Fares List
Chicago and Indianapolis based Monon Route timetable details and ticket office address at 2 W Washington, listing night, morning and afternoon trains. Includes Chicago express and vestibule timings, Monon accommodation, Cincinnati fares, Peru Toledo and Toledo ex services, and Indiana Decatur Western connections with stations and departure times.
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