Various World Curiosities and Notes From 1910s Journalism
A collage of short items: wire shortages in Central Africa forcing wireless use, priceless manuscripts saved from destruction, an ex officio naval aide in New York, Texas Daughters of the Republic preserving the Alamo, and quirky anecdotes from British and American society. Included are notes on cremations in Britain, pen sions, cocoa reception in Europe, and global trivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cental Africa
Central Africa
Saturday Evening Post
United States Navy
Albert H. Metcalf
Naval Station
Acket Harbor
New York
Navy
The Costa Rican Conspirators and the Counterfeit Plot
This narrative traces a 1919 case in which Costa Rican revolutionaries, led by General Federico de Mora and Ricardo de Requesans, sought funds via counterfeit Costa Rican notes. A young American, Mrs. Girard, a widow, and Bates aid in exposing the scheme as investigators trace burlap marks, a sofa hiding $2,000,000 in bills, and plates through New York City to dockside routes and a North River stash. The plot collapses with arrests and a federal trial confirming convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Secret Service
United States
Poe
Costa Rica
Newark
Revolutionary Junta
New York
York
Newburgh
Long Island City
Bates
Californa
Eaat
Cat City
de Mora
Costa
Ricardo
de Requesans
General de Mora
Port Simon
Federico de Mora
Little Republic
Ticardo de Requesans
Seacoart
de Requesins
de Kequesang
Hin Francee
Tot
Costa Ftica
Express
Requesans
Littl
Ludlow Street
Secret Service
Bearna
Meestah Bearna
East Side
Sle
Mra. Girard
Mra
Girard
Jane
Washington
The
Republic
Julia
Vernment
Colombia
Barnes
de Ueaans
de Requestins
North River
Dobbs
Goverment
de Hequesuns
Costa Lea
de Kesquerans
Mia
de Hequesane
Wishington
Camillo
Eriend
Fem
Coste Phen
Jersey City
Watllot
Nate Luten
Gieneral de Mora
Cenerud de Mora
Hela
Federal Building
United States Marshal
Soldier of Fortune
Rey
Soldiers of Fortune
W. J. Burns
Ancient junk Ning Po anchors in San Diego harbor
The Ning Po, a 160 year old Chinese pirate junk built in 1762, now a floating historical museum in San Diego, carries a gruesome cargo of torture devices and weapons. Its long record spans piracy, smuggling, slavery, revolt, fires, wrecks, and battles from Fu Chau to Hankow, with later voyages to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego Harbor
California
Saya
Wide World
Ning Po
Pacific
Fu Chau
China
Ken King
Lord Napier
Nanking
Hankow
United States
San Diego
Habit of inaccuracy in newspapers and lawyers remarks
A critique from the Des Moines Register and Leader on newspaper misreporting of legal proceedings. It cites ex President Taft and a critique of direct primary effects on judges, urging accuracy and warning against misquotation and sensationalism in public statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Reglater and Leader
Taft
American Bar
Aea
Magister
Leeder
Bogland
Viscount Haklane
Secretary Lane on Indian policy and bureau reform
The writer urges permanent inquiry into Indian affairs. He argues for dismantling the Indian bureau, granting land safeguards to Indians, and transferring authority to committees. He condemns mismanagement and calls for honesty toward the remaining Native population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Ind N
Indian Bureau
Unclear Snippet From Cincinnati Boquines
Fragmentary text describes a cautious tone about an unnamed figure and temptation, with scattered punctuation and garbled phrases. The readable bits mention Cincinnati and a pledge, but the context and specifics remain obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Interesting Jottings on Women Worldwide Doings
A long list highlights global female progress and roles with mentions of women in politics, labor, police work, education, and public life. Notable items include Catherine Kline for Cleveland mayor, Nanette Melville as Newport policewoman, and Heatrice M. Victory earning a PhD in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Japan
Catherine Kline
Cleveland
Ohio
Bimien
Common Council
Milmabeth Muncey
Carnegie Institution
Nanette Melville
Baltimore
Newport
Mary
Miller
Hudson River
British Isles
Joseph Wood
Mt. Vernon
N. C
West Cheater
Georgi
Allee D. Swanson
Cincinnaid
Maida’ Union
Forle
Heatrice M. Victory
University of Pennsylvania
Queen Alexandra
England
Paris
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Ohio Liquor Lengue
Iqior
San Francisco
Rolph
Galicia
Warsaw
Posen
Prisel
Dieulafay
Mark Murowski
Philadelphia
Nicholaa J Harvete
New York City
Halian Supreme Court
Signorina Teresa Labriola
Herusband
Ernest Hart
London
Dover
N. J
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Werenda
Queen
Goaeahi
Toner
Powers
Sovernor
Workhouse
Tie den
Elcapter
Rug Cleaning Notice From Local Shop
A garbled notice describes cleaning rugs and dyeing procedures. It mentions a late color, tie, fall, TAN tent, and various steps after treatment. The text is incoherent but centers on rug maintenance and related services offered by a local business.
Not the Story's Fault in Copport of Her Declaration
Fragmented OCR text presents a convoluted scene with references to Armin, Diane Deere, Cathar, and a supposed playwright father. Unclear narrative links and garbled names hinder clarity. no verifiable events or outcomes emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin
Bite
McCracken
Diane Deere
Fehon
Walt Etalon
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Inter Mountain Globe
HM. H. Qundbergon
Pub
Hulett
Creek County
Wyoming
T &T. Petersburg
Clement Lucas
Royal College of Surgeons
Dr. Lucas
Texas Daughters of the Republic
Colquitt
San Antonio
Clara Driscoll Sevier
Dalton Citizen
Atlanta Constitution
Duke of Wellington
Germany
Satan
Gladstone
James Ruswell Lowell
Lowell
Europe
Misutaro
Aoyama Gakuin
Tokyo
Victoria College
Toronto
Canada
Cremation Society of England
Great Britain
Truro
Charles Voysey
Italy
State College
Puyallup
Wash
Pacific Coast
India
Rhine
Lake
Norway
Atlantic
Worth Street
New
Federal Grand Jury
de Moro
Parton
Old Fox
Burns
Laos
Tnt
Fay Onde
Heerta
Marner
Peurore
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