Lobster Roars Ashore Threatening Maine Fisherman
In Loveport Bay near Portland Maine fisherman McVane fought a life threatening struggle with a giant lobster after a rough night at sea. A drifting log struck him and the lobster clung to his throat as he wrestled it free, finally freeing itself and landing safely with a 27 pound crustacean weighing nearly 4 feet in length.
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McVane
Nowling
Ram Island
Lie
MeéeVane
MecVano
Sousa O Dee
Kyla Sethe
Thich
Climbing Mountains A Perilous Pastime
An article discusses the dangers of mountain climbing in Switzerland. It argues most accidents result from tourists ignoring guides or underutilizing them. Guides with decades of experience are praised for safety but some are blamed when disasters strike.
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Berre
Murtschen
Seth
Switzerhind
Jack
Gerina
Idaho's Grizzly Big Foot Ends Bloody Career
Idaho's Big Foot, the gray terror of the Idaho hills, dies after a career of killings. Hunters pursued the beast for five days through snow and rugged terrain until a final shot felled him on a ridge overlooking a Snake River tributary. Fifteen horses lay dead nearby as the hunters celebrated the end of the menace.
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Idaho
Big Foot
Idaho Hills
Grizzly
Tom Hopper
Hanter
Spokane
Lewiston
Tom
Gage
Snake River
Influence of Food on Character in Speculative Theory
Fragmented dialogue shows Mr Smith questioning a theory on food's influence while Mr Wood defends it. The bizarre exchange mentions wagers, canniest warnings, and a garbled remark about cannibalism and appetite. Names appear as Mr Smith and Mr Wood in a chaotic, unclear discussion.
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Smith
Liu Coffen
Mr Wood
Thirty Years Ago Ferry Crowder Five Horses Chain
A Portland Oregonian writer describes Jerry Crowder leading a six horse Concord coach along Geiger grade from Virginia City to Genoa. A sudden lurch as the Drakeett broke sent the team toward a canyon edge. Crowder ordered a rider to grab the belt and hold on while the coach teetered. Spectators watched as passengers and animals suffered no serious injuries after a dramatic recovery to continue toward California.
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Concord
Virgina City
New
Steauroat Springs
Eros
Truckee Meadows
Trackee River
Donner Lake
Siorras
Calfornia
Mountainetto Carker City
Cam
Son River
Genoa
Strawberry Valley
Placerville
Jerry
Lodov
Ned Lester
Fifteen Hundred Foot Slide Thriller Dares City Crowd
A dazzling 1500 foot slide stunt by Simon Nicks and crew thrilled spectators in Los Angeles as he ascended to 3200 feet in a balloon booth, slid down a rope, and performed daring aerial maneuvers. Despite danger, the crowd breathed relief as he survived the perilous display, though many vowed not to witness another such event.
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Aaxifor
Simon Nicks
Xauan-O'Yars
Goring
Tere Thestia Thas
Actio
Nicky
Los Angles
Ira
Tiedson
Nicks
Te Sider
Board of Education Meeting Discusses Repairs and Budgets
The Board of Education met in the Assembly Chamber at City Hall on May 22 to review minutes, hear reports on school repairs including Schools 6 3 and 7, and discuss a plan to fund high school construction and furnishings. Members debated salaries for teachers, janitors, and inspectors, and approved uses of facilities for June events.
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Board of Education
City Hall
Werd
Mex
Rilgway
Clute
Joron
Lewis
Lyonds Rumsey
Coyle
Glimors
Berger An Hee Wat—li
T Ajerni
Moesre
Tracy Ani Etrattori
Walcun Thoreus
B.S. Wardell
X. Ji
Setibor
PYRRA
Wront
Aiscidentity
Techuph Sp
Aina
Wireman
Ate
Prtaeanes Oie
Renee Flee
Gi Saliaal Aikon School
Aye Association
Welit
Ing
Scliai Ictus
Martin & Co. Siva
L Annex
SeBdol No
Eidwn Eng. Co
Crouin
Leverance
Schoo
Akleston
Mood
Billy
Ambticn
Init
Heath & Go
Francea
Iellurtdls
School Nota
James Tépsing
Incidentais
All Wenaols
Apel
U.S. Bank
Jamie Cuyié
Bendel
Amily Jon Noth
Apieily Sahei
U.S. Power
the Newman
Mission
Woud
Seno
Aleotund
Mike NiDowe
Iorsby
Eguse
Ilness
Tedeherst
Educa
Adoptind
Mtr
Ridaway
Richardson, Smith & Co
Winkie
Bergen
Elute
Groetp_ Lawl
Yun Ee Jute
Rary Lad
Saebens LM
Gualors
Berger
Bervey
Thts
Board of Finance
Bank of Finance
Ofelitees
Puylla Intendite School
Shervbs
Sach
Sehgal
Earh New School
Board of Winans
Janlor
New Schoal
Janiton of
New School
Ginanea
New
Board of School
Berker
Ma. Moran
Misty
Moran
Financial Board proceedings outline committee actions
The official board meeting records cover salaries, warrants, and claims. Notable items include committee reviews, the return of payment for assessments, and referrals to committees for concurrent action. Officers and members vote on warrants and property matters while listing several coal and gas company claims and legal notices.
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Eeting
Faa Abe
saewUlog If
Giana Sa
Pacs Ieee
James Hetnedeny
Singha
Sia
Lyons
Prabee Teieaeae
JaSn
Cockrune
Streit
Ial Petra
Wales
A. Ebuvetn
Taree
Couluere
Couluere Meena
Howie Cusulavione
Aduyted
Bie
Tinim
Finisne Coal Company
Clahn No
Hindeen Coal Company
Tuscon Ont Company
SHG
Cleles
Water Cox
Clan
Smith & Boss Co
Claden Io
AES Gas
Platen Ntiigon County Gas Co
Cular Bhuein Cymnty Gae Co
Ciditin Fo
Pest Cere
E. Aspinwall
Legal Notice Involving Boris Crouse and Partners
The document concerns a court action at a county seat requiring a response by a specified date. It names Boris, Charles, and associated parties and mentions interests, encumbrances, and possible claims against lands. Attorneys CROUSE & PERKY are identified as counsel.
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Moomas
Aneser
Ry Dillon
Ray Bance
Boris
Charles
Daity
Interett
Iwlethat
Dia Crouse
Perky
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